This is the first summer we have (almost) successfully navigated through! I think with India finally walking again fully, she tires quickly, after nearly a year of recovery and minimal exercise, so I think when we have done anything, she's not as highly strung as usual because she's so tired bless her. I love having summer off with her, so sad it's my last time to do it 🥺 I've always loved Summers off with her no matter what 😭❤❤❤
@AutismTwinsUs3 күн бұрын
Not sure why comments keep getting turned off , I’ll try and keep my eye on it 😊
@MrKaypet7 күн бұрын
Brigitte L Jones. The old Dad's pretty impressive. Matthew was amazing. From a real beginner at the start, to picking up the right moves plus various catches surprisingly quickly.👍
@AutismTwinsUs7 күн бұрын
@@MrKaypet as a former football player and coach I was desperate as a new dad 10 years ago to get them playing but I’ve had to like everything leave it to him to make his own decisions and choices , I didn’t want to be a pushy dad making his children do what I liked but just encourage their passions , think I’ve got the balance about right, he done really well with it
@MrKaypet7 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs No wonder you showed such style & had the wisdom of a good coach in your child's pacing to learn. I'm even impressed by my underlying recognition of your talents & skills as a player/coach.Matthew must have inherited a touch of your footy talent as he was good over his first session.
@MrKaypet7 күн бұрын
Brigitte L Jones. You are very positive parents for coping constructively with your one real typical ASD child. Plus impressive in how you've brought forth Matthew to be so delightful who is turning out a marvellous intelligent person - where one can even wonder if that his touch of ASD impacts somewhat positively.
@AutismTwinsUs7 күн бұрын
@@MrKaypet both of them are doing amazing. We can only try our best , Matthew totally understands HIS version on his autism and when it restricts him which is obviously less restrictive then George. A lot of Matthew’s difficulties are with sound , people and getting him to believe he can do anything. He’s a very smart kid
@MrKaypet7 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs Matthew needs to believe in himself and that he can do well in professional positions My son & his peers worked in a high level IT team (with high wages) having a member who has ASD. The team members knew to avoid a particular stressor and all would be good. My son has ADHD that he doesn't disclose and thanks us as parents for his confidence. We did not know he had ADHD until he was 18 - assuming he had only unclear hand dominance ...
@AutismTwinsUs7 күн бұрын
@MrKaypet George also has adhd and we find that’s the harder thing to help him with , I look at it this way , I’m his dad and will do all sorts of they can have the best experience and life they can , my love of the outdoors helps as try eu love going to hike with me and are pretty good at looking for risks at least while hiking
@MrKaypet7 күн бұрын
Brigitte L Jones. Knowing the junk foods ASD kids well restrict themselves to you would (A) not buy these foods in the first place in early years (B) make sure that any items parents desired to eat of that type had any piece you'd let them sample was strongly tainted by a very hot spice or other concentrated aversive flavouring (C) do the same to popular treats and foods (repeatedly)you bring home that they could encounter in kids fun occasions away from home or heavily advertised products. (D) I'd only serve up ASD toddlers,kids the option of a pure non processed diet. Not even flavoured yoghurts or custards or flavoured milks.Eventually the young ASD kid does expand their diet from milk to at least a few healthy home cooked or raw items.Being hooked on home made mashed potato, bananas, or boiled chicken is a lot healthier. Parents all know these concepts in advance, but don't take control of very bad diets. Despite ASD making then more suseptible for serious healthy problems due to bad diets. That's so their kids are likely not to outlive their parents, as thats an unbearable worry! This is mostly done without much conscious awareness. Just don't bother explaining your ASD kids bad diet....it's OK.
@AutismTwinsUs7 күн бұрын
@@MrKaypet we really do and have tried to get George to eat clean food but it’s extremely difficult to get him to eat, even as babies they had to have special milk once they come off breast milk! We have made mistakes giving in but on the advice of heath professionals they have said he has a much more varied diet then most of his peers with the same level of needs he has. We will keep trying new foods and good foods and he goes into periods of wanting multiple of one food item , ie apples and wanting 6 of them to not eating them for weeks then out of the blue it’s something else , it is challenging and not for the want of trying , thanks for watching and your comment
@hizimma18118 күн бұрын
Cream first then jam ;)
@Townsendadventures9 күн бұрын
Hi Adam I totally get what you saying and I think I would be mad as well . Unfortunately nhs never been great we experience this as well. Even if you have bus profile it can still be hard . Don’t talk to me about Roblox and fortnight Rebecca is into it . And cocomelons make my Matthew very angry so we had to block all of them but he manage to find . I have to do video on it but got two that coming out just been super busy We been to chessington and Matthew had holiday club at his Sen school 7 hours we have to pay for it but worth it get him out away from KZbin Catch up soon glad you ok Amy feel better Townsend’s
@AutismTwinsUs7 күн бұрын
Look forward to your videos Michelle , keep them coming , with Matthew it’s Fortnite that’s the problem, Al the kids are playing it and he gets annoyed actually playing it
@Townsendadventures7 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs yeah Rebecca plays that as well it a nightmare . Thanks videos I should be coming out next with is autism related . Just finding searchable titles for them that people want to watch
@AutismTwinsUs7 күн бұрын
@@Townsendadventures KZbin algorithm is killing me lol 😂 I give up worrying about it now and just make videos
@Townsendadventures7 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs oh yes have you tasted the thumbnail feature I got it and it like now I getting more views . I need people to watch all I mean our videos boring ??? I don’t know . I enjoy making them as well so we do it
@leosthrivwithautism12 күн бұрын
Sorry about your experiences. Hospitals here in the US aren’t much different. But from a different perspective. And that is because here a lot of people use the emergency room as their doctors visit. So they tend to put stress on hospital for non emergency problems. One time I went for an issue with my heart and they kept me in the waiting room for 8 hours. I was literally losing my mind. When they took me in they took another 6 hours to do all testing etc. so 14 hours in the hospital because they can’t get their act together. When it comes to neurological problems hospitals here do not really equip their emergency rooms with an on sight neurologist. Basically what happens is that they have to call in the on-call neurologist which means several hours before they show up depending on time of day and in the mean time they trap the person with issues in the hospital giving them medicine based on medical literature instead of actual diagnoses. I’ll be clear and say this is my interpretation of it and some of my own experiences. There could be hospitals better equip for this but I’m not aware of them. Then at the end you get poor assistance that costs hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on your medical insurance. I can relate to this. And I personally don’t like it. This is why personally I found a neurology center near by that I was referred too by my primary doctor and they have been treating me excellently. I hope you and your family are doing well! Great video!
@AutismTwinsUs12 күн бұрын
@@leosthrivwithautism it’s hard isn’t it and I understand hospitals are under pressure but a phone call could of avoided it and we could of just re booked the appointment
@leosthrivwithautism12 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs true! That’s very true indeed. I’m glad you talked about this. It’s very valuable. And for me teaches me about the health care system outside of the US. Correct me if I’m wrong but you mentioned NHS, that’s the United Kingdom health care system right? I’m just asking to learn and make sure I have correct information.
@AutismTwinsUs12 күн бұрын
@@leosthrivwithautism that’s right Leo , National Health Service , it’s free to access but we pay for it in taxes
@leosthrivwithautism12 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs I appreciate that information. Thank you! 😊 I love to learn.
@denaimullet842713 күн бұрын
I can relate, taking my son to the hospital for bowel issues that go along with his autism. He is six and he cannot just sit and wait for a long period of time. Either meltdowns can be hard people don’t understand.
@AutismTwinsUs13 күн бұрын
So hard isn’t it 🥲 it’s hard enough especially when we end up leaving not having had the appointment and have to go back now after another negative visit ! Our lad has bowel issues also, having such restrictions on his feed magnifies the issues
@Faye.Louise2210 күн бұрын
It's just never ending is it 😩 poor George 😩
@Faye.Louise2220 күн бұрын
The happiest of birthdays to you Amy 🥲❤🎉
@AutismTwinsUs20 күн бұрын
Thanks Faye xx
@Townsendadventures21 күн бұрын
Adam you going down the slide was good lol did you get stuck ? Look like you all had fun .
@AutismTwinsUs21 күн бұрын
Get totally stuck haha 😛
@Townsendadventures21 күн бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs so funny love it . Darren love water slides so when we go to Spain him and Rebecca will be water park most of the day lol I will take Matthew but I think after couple of hours he will get to much so have air con in lobby bar lol
@darrellchazelrig21 күн бұрын
What an absolute adorable channel! Well done. Happy Birthday Amy! Cheers! -D
@AutismTwinsUs21 күн бұрын
@darrellchazelrig thanks so much Darrell thanks brother . Made my day after I spent all afternoon watching your channel.
@Townsendadventures21 күн бұрын
Happy birthday Amy
@AutismTwinsUs21 күн бұрын
Thanks Michelle x
@elenadelawder691322 күн бұрын
I've been watching the London ER series & I wonder if St.George's Hospital is in your area??
@AutismTwinsUs22 күн бұрын
Not really in England distances , it’s about 185 miles from were we are in Plymouth to London , probably a short distance in USA terms, think Britain 🇬🇧 is about the size of Florida
@alexleo8222 күн бұрын
Happy birthday Amy 🎉🥳🎁💐
@AutismTwinsUs22 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏 x
@nancycampbell955422 күн бұрын
Happy birthday Amy. Hope your day is special.
@AutismTwinsUs22 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!😊
@Faye.Louise2225 күн бұрын
This has made me excited for this weekend! We are taking Arnie wild camping for his first time 😍❤ your day looked so lovely, I always find your days out so peaceful to watch being out in nature 💚
@AutismTwinsUs25 күн бұрын
Can’t wait too see Arnie in the tent ⛺️ , it wasn’t peaceful for near by people 😂
@frenchie995227 күн бұрын
😘x
@frenchie995228 күн бұрын
Did George make it to the top of the climbing tower?
@AutismTwinsUs28 күн бұрын
I didn’t ask 😂 it’s was a bit high
@AutismTwinsUs28 күн бұрын
I’m not sure why KZbin keeps disabling comments , really frustrating, hope you all enjoyed the video
@edwardharding567729 күн бұрын
What a shitty video.
@lucybliss2014Ай бұрын
Jellycats are the modern day TY beanie babies lol also that is a moth. Well done Matthew, Emeralds won Isaacs sports day overall :)
@AutismTwinsUsАй бұрын
Matthew’s were on for a 4th year and n a row but not this year lol 😂 , moth I don’t know
@Faye.Louise22Ай бұрын
Very wholesome ❤❤❤
@Faye.Louise22Ай бұрын
So sorry I'm late on your vlogs guys, been finishing up with nursing school, but now have a few weeks off to enjoy ☺ adore this vlog and your thumbnail is 👌🏽
@AutismTwinsUsАй бұрын
Don’t worry Faye , same with me half the time , I go on mini binges 😂x
@frenchie9952Ай бұрын
Kids, safety and freedom, difficult isn't it? Have you told Matthew about the van that stopped when you were out with Corinne when you were nippers? x
@AutismTwinsUsАй бұрын
@@frenchie9952 not sure 🤔 if Amy has told him that specific incident but he knows about strangers and he’s aware of strange people etc , I’ll ask her ! Hope your ok grandad x
@leosthrivwithautismАй бұрын
What I enjoy most about your vlogs is the authenticity. I’ve always enjoyed a video that shows real life over a video that is over produced. It’s enjoyable and informative at the same time! It’s great! 👍
@AutismTwinsUsАй бұрын
Thanks Leo 🙏
@leosthrivwithautismАй бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs You’re welcome!
@Truerealism747Ай бұрын
Lost my mum.to.severe ms autism.heds rccx gene theory is real goo
@AutismTwinsUsАй бұрын
sorry to hear that. Amy and I have both lost our mums, its very hard to deal with
@Truerealism747Ай бұрын
Fnd is related to autism heds adhd i have fybromyalgia cfs with elements fnf heds
@AutismTwinsUsАй бұрын
didn't know and was related to autism tbh, fybromyalgia must be very hard on you too x
@leosthrivwithautismАй бұрын
That’s a beautiful ocean view there! It appears as if you were able to enjoy your Father’s Day! That’s great to see! Great video! 👍
@leosthrivwithautismАй бұрын
Very nice video! I liked it. 👍
@jayne4475Ай бұрын
Love it ❤
@frenchie9952Ай бұрын
A dad and his son playing footy, is there anything better?
@jayne44752 ай бұрын
Amazing 🎉
@Faye.Louise222 ай бұрын
A bit late but I'm here guys and finally catching up 🥰❤
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
I’m behind too x
@nathanjw9402 ай бұрын
Sunshirt and sunscreen is key. Sometimes the sensory seeking of one kid can be overload for the other which can be a challenge which can be a part of the fighting. Me and my brother fought as kids because I struggled to understand my autism which was similar to Matthew and my brother was so different more like George. We truly couldn't be more different he enjoys stores and seeing what is there I prefer the Internet and buying what I need and having it delivered. I struggled with going to the store and getting something and worrying I would do it wrong or they would misunderstand me.
@alexleo822 ай бұрын
So happy for Matthew 🤩it was very independent 😎and George on the beach with both of you seems so happy and relaxed 😍xx
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Thank you x
@danielthomson422 ай бұрын
it looked like they had a good day what i seen of the video tips don't use that camera again the quality of the video was rubbish with all the lines in it it was doing my head in hence i couldn't watch the full video im autistic to so little thing that dont bother others bother me
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback Daniel, the quality of the video was done to make it look like and old footage video in edit , don’t worry it’s rare I do it check out some of our other videos they’re not like that. Was trying to make it look like an old vhs video just to try something creative , check out this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHLXo2smr5lh9Esi=hmGWQ8_l6-jNf9_k , a lot clearer , thanks for your honesty I do very much appreciate it , Adam
@danielthomson422 ай бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs thanks for understanding wish you could post that video again without the affects
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Can’t undo it but there is another 324 videos on the channel, plenty of great walks and outdoor ones like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKG6k4J7iLGin7Msi=SfGzJ4jHQafK07z6
@jeremyjohnson16852 ай бұрын
Capcut has nice Super-8 filters. Sorry to hear about your impressions, umm, maybe everyone moved to TikTok? Adding Windy Post to my to-go list for V, never been up there.
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Really easy walk with kids , can park at pork hill car park , get to it either through Tavi and right at the moor or go too Princetown and head towards Tavi , if you go Princetown way which is a lovey drive go past the Dartmoor inn and the Merrivale Quarry and it’s a proper tarmac huge car park and just head towards Plymouth and down the hill can miss it
@Faye.Louise222 ай бұрын
What a beautiful vlog, I love the simplicity 🤍
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
I thought you’d appreciate the description 😆 just fancied making an old school looking video.
@theedenadventures2 ай бұрын
They ask for clothing description so you can't cheat and use the card for siblings without the RAP holder. 😂
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Suppose that’s fair enough though 🤣
@theedenadventures2 ай бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs absolutely, it amazing how many people will try to use the RAP pass and queue and say oh yeah he doesn't want to ride so he's going to sit and wait or at the merlin parks will say they lost their timeout card and need a new one so they can avoid having to wait between times. (Which I get totally for kids who don't understand the idea of well now you can't ride for 2 hours with RAP because that's the main queue length, but still!) Edens going to struggle with only being able to ride each ride once though. Going to have to get her to queue when she can and save the RAP for if it's busy
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
@@theedenadventures tbh when we went it probably was a bit quieter but I will say the staff were pretty good when we went to some where the wait was short we waited to use the pass later when it was busier , a few times they didn’t mark we’d been on it . I think if we go again George would manage better because he knows the park now
@theedenadventures2 ай бұрын
@@AutismTwinsUs we've been a few times previous and loved it (Halloween is an awesome time to go!) the first time we didn't have RAP but only really did peppa side and it wasn't too bad for queues but it was midweek term time. Second time I tried to do it without RAP even though she was eligible , it was before they were asking for proofs and we had a really hard time, I ended up going to the first aid at lunchtime and asking about it and then they were saying wheelchairs just go to exit no card or proof needed etc and no one time only rule for wheelchairs so that was awesome. The next time I had her wait if the queues were short and there was others in RAP queue because she can wait sometimes if it's not too long and you know life comes with the need to wait sometimes and not just bulldoze through a crowd. I think now she's older her needs are a little more obvious so we get less judgement now than when she was a wild 4 or 5 year old and people just thought she was a brat who wanted her own way. But when it's an 8 year old bouncing and spinning it doesn't take most people too long to get the message. (Plus we don't go anywhere without her lanyard to get the message across quicker and also because it has my contact info on for those moments she disappears on me - doesn't happen too much anymore 🤞) Drayton was absolutely amazing with her too and West Midlands safari, places do seem to be improving alot on their awareness of more invisible disability the last couple of years. (Not everywhere mind 🤣)
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
@theedenadventures Drayton manor I last went when I was 15 , along time ago lol , would love to try it again , also Thorpe park , may do a trip to Paignton zoo also but may do that with Matthew who’d actually take his time George will just race through it like last time and tbh it ends up being pointless. Never tried the lanyard on ours as George just takes it off , be great if he’d wear one
@TheStephensonGrechFamily2 ай бұрын
It can be so hard can’t it sometimes, when Ben was younger he would eat everything. Now as he is getting older he is so fussy
@Faye.Louise222 ай бұрын
India eats only super noodles, hash browns and chicken, very rarely will there be anything she'll try. She's under the dietitian but they're not worried , but it's hard to not worry isn't it... She has vitamins and supplements each day but it's still a worry ❤
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Your dead right Faye , their eating that’s the main thing x
@itslou582 ай бұрын
Well done Matthew
@jeremyjohnson16852 ай бұрын
Almost identical diet for twins M & V here, although V will eat any completely plain cheeseburger rather than just the branded supermarket ones, and any plain chocolate biscuits, and M has a slightly wider repertoire including home made macaroni cheese, and sometimes some fish & chips. The Plymouth Life Center Cafe cheeseburgers are twins safe food approved (see my comment to your previous video). Otherwise what you really need is a dedicated Ukrainian grandmother who has always spoon fed them home made vegetable soup, and still does aged 10. Camp fire cheeseburgers were a success last year (maybe cooking outdoors reduces anxiety around food?), and dutch oven pizza also cooked on a camp fire is on the menu for this summer, and maybe a few other experiments. Other than that finding new safe foods is a big challenge.
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
It seems a common theme among autistic children, I think a lot of it’s to do with textures and smell , just making a variety best we can
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
I know the palette changes as we do , I wasn’t the best eater especially as a child but everyday feels like Groundhog Day especially regarding food, we shall just keep offering new foods and hope they pick up on on some of them. Can’t do much more then that can we
@nancycampbell95542 ай бұрын
Just let kids eat what they like don't force to eat or try different foods if they see parents eat then when they ready they will try
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
This is perfect 👌 Nancy
@nancycampbell95542 ай бұрын
Yes kids are picky. My nephew when he was little only ate like 3 different things he has altusim (asphbergers) he now 17 his little sister is same only eats 3 different things also has altusim was non verbal until age 4 she now talks she 6 so if kids picky altusim or not that's fine I am 55 years old some things I won't eat I will starve death first. I was raised if I don't eat a food oh well. My mother never forced me to eat any food she said eat it or let it go. It's OK if kid don't eat certain foods feed them what they will eat
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
That’s exactly what we do Nancy , hope your family are all doing good
@nancycampbell95542 ай бұрын
Yes don't force your kids try foods don't listen to people saying so that's your all kids they are fine and healthy my 17 almost 18 year old grandchild is fine he still eats like now 5or6 foods and I am 55 almost 56 I am fine I am a picky eater I still alive
@elenadelawder69133 ай бұрын
I'm glad the boys enjoyed their holiday break! I love little Winnie 😂😂😂
@AutismTwinsUs2 ай бұрын
Check the next video, she gives George a little kiss which he’s never tolerated before , he’s got so good with her 😃
@elenadelawder69132 ай бұрын
Yup so good
@Faye.Louise223 ай бұрын
The holidays are a challenege, India has just broken up for a week too 💞