When a single mom’s son was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at the age of 2, the prospect of raising him alone was daunting. However, through research, perseverance, and a whole lot of love, today the pair are thriving. Michaela Andrews, 27, fell pregnant with her son, Elijah, during her first year of college studying finance. With Elijah’s father out of the picture, the young mother sacrificed her studies to take up a job: she now works as an admin assistant at a construction company. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Michaela gave birth to Elijah in Port Elizabeth, her home of 12 years. As her baby son grew, Michaela began to notice some telltale signs. “I had my suspicions that Elijah had ADHD or autism,” Michaela considered, speaking to The Epoch Times via Facebook messenger. “I’m a person that loves reading and researching.” Elijah had not once slept through the night …