A mother has gone viral after tweeting the heartbreaking question asked by her autistic son

The internet has proved its worth once again. This time, in the form of a distressed mother reaching out for her son. Kerry Bloch had never really heard her autistic son speak, that was, until last month when they shared an exchange that would break her heart.

Whilst watching the Jacksonville Jaguars on TV, 21-year-old David turned to his mother to tell her, “I love Jaguars.” Both elated and stunned by his words, she told Buzzfeed, “It was David’s first spontaneous sentence,” she recalled. “We’ve never had a conversation. I mean, no spontaneous speech at all until he said he liked the Jaguars.”

However, things hit home for her when David spoke again last week, asking, “Would someone like me?” Kerry said, “I had to go off and cry when he didn’t see me because it’s just kind of bittersweet that he’s trapped in there,” she said. “He does want to be liked, and he does want friends, and he doesn’t know how to make them.”

Kerry posted the exchange on Twitter

My 21 year old autistic son has no communication skills. Today he asked me his first question ever. It was. “Would someone like me?” pic.twitter.com/vw1DMQN9s8

— kerry bloch (@dsmom58) October 30, 2019

Since, she has received an overwhelming response from people all over the world, telling David that, yes, we do like him very much.

Well, my son is also autistic so I like you and admire you so much cause I know how courageous you are, how much you have to work hard to try and fit in… You are different and that’s perfect ???????? like him! He likes you too ???????? pic.twitter.com/nxHphcyozr

— French One (@julierep26) November 1, 2019

This is my autistic son, Jack. He’s also nonverbal, but both of us like you very much!! pic.twitter.com/BAeRC0ex0l

— Bill Osborne (@billpaintswell) November 1, 2019

I’m late to the party, David, but Nick & I say helloooo! You look like a nice person to know.

Nick has special character, too. ❤️ He is 23. He’d like playing video games with you. pic.twitter.com/y2N2RgoSnq

— Maria (@BeBraveAndTrue) November 1, 2019

Hey David! I have a son, also named David and we ❤️ you! pic.twitter.com/eHPqpXSNti

— Darlene Rodriguez (@Darlene4NY) November 3, 2019

These three said everyone should like everyone ???????? pic.twitter.com/mXPnJ1sMrk

— ????????????????????????????????⚜️ (@AboutBrittney) November 1, 2019

Autism is a developmental disorder characterised by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviour. Approximately 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Statistically, boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.