Toni Braxton has always been a proud parent, always sharing how great her sons are. But she took to Instagram recently to celebrate one of her son’s, Deizel, extra special milestone. “Congrats Diezy @diezel.braxton on signing to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency,” the celebrity mom exclaimed.
Diezel has been heavily active in the fashion sphere for the past few years. The teen has served as an inspiration to many since successfully moving past a*utism. If you remember, it was a few years ago when Deizel was just 13-years-old that Braxton found out he was no longer on the a*utism spectrum. “My youngest son— everyone knows— my son Diezel s*uffers from—or I should say s*uffered from A*utism,” explained Toni. “I am one of the lucky parents. Early d*iagnosis changes everything. I will tell you this. I will it from the rooftops. My son Diezel is off the spectrum. Off the spectrum being a*utistic. Susan Wright, who unfortunately from A*utism Speaks when she found out about my son and I she called me immediately and said ‘Get him in this program. Do this, do that.’ She’s been an advocate in helping me so much. I miss her already. I mean, I can’t believe she’s gone.”
“No signs of a*utism. He’s our social butterfly. He’s the one who plays with friends and hangs out all the time. Very, very fortunate. And I don’t like to think there’s anything wrong with our babies. I just think they learn differently.”
A*utism, or, more formally, an a*utism-spectrum d*isorder, is a condition where an individual s*truggle to engage in two-way communication, especially in social situations. While the severity and precise symptoms of a*utism can vary that is why it is referred to as a spectrum, problems understanding another person’s intentions and emotions are a central feature. People with a*utism may also find it challenging to engage in small talk, or even to talk at all. Other symptoms of a*utism include a need for a particular routine or hyperfocus on a narrow group of interests, but the difficulty in social communication is often the most i*mpairing.