Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa recently shared that their 2-year-old son, Zillion, has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The couple made the announcement on World Autism Awareness Day, expressing their love and admiration for their son's unique qualities.
In a joint Instagram post, Cannon and De La Rosa described Zillion as a beautiful boy who brings light and strength into their lives every day. They emphasized their acceptance of the diagnosis and their commitment to supporting Zillion wholeheartedly.
The couple extended their embrace to families worldwide facing similar challenges, advocating for understanding and compassion. They highlighted the importance of creating a world of acceptance for individuals with autism.
Zion and Zillion are twins, and they also have a daughter named Beautiful. The family recently celebrated Easter with a festive backyard gathering, where Cannon dressed up as the Easter Bunny. A video shared by the couple showed the children joyfully participating in an egg hunt.
De La Rosa took to her Instagram Story to reflect on the past year, acknowledging the difficulties of advocating for Zillion while balancing work and motherhood. She expressed gratitude for the support of families facing similar challenges and emphasized the importance of spreading love and understanding.
The couple revealed that the light-up eggs used in the Easter egg hunt were meant to cater to Zillion's sensory needs, and he thoroughly enjoyed the activity.
In addition to Zillion, Cannon has several other children from previous relationships, including twins with Mariah Carey and multiple young children with other partners. The family recently visited St. Mary's Children's Hospital to honor Zen, Cannon and Scott's son who passed away from a brain tumor in December 2021.
