Local psychologist sheds light on children with autism

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -

14-year old Joseph LaCour was missing for almost 18 hours. Diagnosed with autism, LaCour wandered off in an effort to keep up with his routine of going to church and see his "paw-paw."

Since returning home, Joseph has received an outpouring of love from his family who are happy he's home safely.

Deysha LaCour, Joseph's mother, says words don't do it justice for how happy she is to have her baby boy home.

"It's indescribable. We were just staring at him. We were so glad to have him home," said Deysha LaCour.

The 14-year old, who is limited in his verbal communication, was back to his normal routine a day after creating an emotional roller coaster for his family and friends.

Well, almost his normal routine.

"Joseph stayed home from school today to rest," said Deysha LaCour. "We noticed at the hospital that he has some blisters on his feet from all the walking he did, so we thought it would be best to give him a day at home."

LaCour walked more than 15 miles from his home in Bossier City to Shreveport.

His mother, who works at a local library, has used reading to her son to try and emphasize the severity of his wandering off.

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Local psychologist sheds light on children with autism