A mum burst into tears of joy when she read her neurodivergent son's glowing school report card. <br /><br />The emotional moment, captured on video, shows mum Alana Ford, 30, crying tears of pure joy as she reads about four-year-old Arthur's progress.<br /><br />Arthur can be seen smiling gently, and comforting his mum, when she breaks down in tears. <br /><br />He suffers from ADHD, autism and GDD (General Developmental Delay), which leaves him with social and learning difficulties.<br /><br />Therefore, Arthur's amazing report card was all the more special for mum Alana. <br /><br />It contained glowing complements that showed breakthroughs in Arthur's progress, especially in social situations. <br /><br />Alana, who is from Brisbane, Australia, said: "I felt incredibly proud of the amazing, bright, kind-hearted person he is. <br /><br />"Sometimes it feels like the world is not built for him but he shows up every day and gives his best effort which is no easy task.<br /><br />"The report was a few pages long but explained how he has been able to improve socially: inviting others to play with him, taking turns, negotiating disagreements calmly and beginning to respect others' boundaries."<br /><br />"The report spoke about the love he has for his little sister Evelyn and the big cuddles he gives her when he sees her at daycare."<br /><br />These skills do not come naturally to Arthur, which made this moment extra special.<br /><br />Alana has been fighting hard to make sure that Arthur flourishes in school and socially with the help of various weekly therapies.<br /><br />The four-year-old also attends a kindergarten and early childhood development program. <br /><br />These programs require him to follow routine, remain still and listen at times, and interact appropriately with his peers.<br /><br />Alana, who runs an online business, said: "Educators use visual schedules, a timer, weighted lap pillow and provide support to help minimise distractions and assist him to participate in group activities.<br /><br />"He also requires help to understand social requirements. For example, turn taking and understanding boundaries."<br /><br />"We attend various therapies with Arthur and as a result we are often focusing on all the areas he requires improvement.<br /><br />She added: "It is easy to focus on the negative and sometimes it can be hard to recognise the progress he has made.<br /><br />"I also often hear of his negative behaviours, which is not at all how I see Arthur. <br /><br />"I spend a lot of time advocating for him and coordinating his therapies, so it is nice to see that it is all worthwhile."
