1 Year After Her Autism Diagnosis

[@jennyarteaga9209]

My 3 yr old is autistic, her 1 yr anniversary (diagnosis) is next month & I can't believe how much has changed! It warms my heart to know she is finally happy! 💕 As a mom that's all we want for our children. My toddler is the same way, she is non verbal but Lord knows she has soooo much to say! She knows exactly how to tell us what she wants & understands more than we think. Lol This is Aria's world & we're just living in it! 🤣🤣

[@pamelaivey3253]

I recently found your channel. My grandson is 4, you hit many points concerning him. I'm happy that you are spreading awareness about autism, and educating. Unfortunately he's not been tested.

[@laurennicole8822]

Wow! Penelope has made huge progress! She’s like a completely different child than I remember. I know the kids won’t be on as much but I would love to see some clips of her talking & playing. Amazing!!! 🤩

[@Ever_Since_Never]

I’m considered blind, and I’m also autistic. I don’t think in words. Most people apparently hear/see their thoughts in words when they are thinking them. I think in pictures. Even though I have been visually impaired my whole life. Maybe this could help her to connect words with pictures. Like, show her pictures of herself up close, and say her name. Not sure, but this used to help me a lot with understanding.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Thank you!!! I will try this 🥰

[@aquilinemawire9492]

Would you have any recomended brands

[@kirkan2]

Wanted to add that is where I am. I don’t really see my son growing by leaps and bounds and it hurts a little but love to hear updates on all our other babies!!

[@jennifergordon4495]

My daughter is 9. She has autism and is legally blind. She is completely blind on the left side. I see alot of similarities in mine and Penelope..Mine was 5 bfor she spoke.. love keeping up with you and the kids!.

[@Pinkfinkle]

So good to see you! Wonderful to hear an update on Nellie, what amazing progress she is making! Love to you all x

[@tinacayford7549]

Miss you all! So happy for Nellie’s progress. The vision aspect has been impactful for Serenity too.

[@EvadoCouto]

Nellie is so adorable. She is so smart and grown up 🥺

[@melodiethornock1406]

Good job Nellie! She is so adorable. So happy for her progression.

[@kirkan2]

Great update! Missed you much! Love to hear how great everyone is doing

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

It’s so nice to see the happiness you have. As always you do what’s best for your family. Take care, stay safe. 💙 to all.

[@jaynedavis4712]

Congratulations on getting Nelly her music therapy 🥳. I know you’ve been wanting that for her, for months. I’m so happy for your family that Nelly is doing so well now ❤️

[@happygina7]

you should do a video on autism and pets!! like, the pros/cons, the adjustments that come with bringing pets into the house, etc. I feel like it would be super helpful for a lot of parents, my brother benefited a lot from having his cat 😁

[@krististout5590]

This is such an amazing update! Soo glad to hear she is doing so well!

[@Angelinajoy111]

She’s so tall! Growing so fast! I wish you all the best!!

[@patriciamora2915]

How many children do you have with Autism and what are their ages. My granddaughter is almost 3 and she is autistic. She is starting to pickup some words her mom bought Gemini and she watches it and picks of words. She also uses a IPad and does preschool program on ABC mouse. She loves things with music and makes everyone dance with her. She grabs your hand and takes you where she wants you.

[@johnnydeals1705]

I wanted to share what has been working for my daughter(6 years old). I have been giving her micro dose of bacopa powder in tea at nights and a micro dose of L theanine in water in the mornings before school. Once a week, I give her fenugreek tea( boiled seeds) to help gut issues. Verbally improved, behavior improved tremendously in just 5 days. Check with doctor and try this. I guarantee significant improvement. thank me later.

[@dodiblumstein7559]

So exciting. I have been visually impaired and now legally blind kids and adults learn to do things despite not being able to see it might just take some more time. Have you ever thought that since she couldn't really see the food that is what caused the issues. At the end of the day it doesn't matter what level kids are on as long as their happy. So glad to hear you get to experience the girly stuff with her

[@izzylovesunicornsx]

Love your videos!!! I teach young people with autism in Australia 🇦🇺🧩❤️ I’m also on the spectrum as well. Great to follow your story ❤️ By the way- you look amazing! Not that you didn’t before! You look like you’ve lost weight- you are glowing 🙂

[@kathylee1906]

I was wondering if your family is still hanging out with it’s our wonderful life?

[@michaellacoopman2303]

Amazing progress! I’m a new autism mother. Awaiting diagnosis!

[@daniellegiblin2028]

Lovely video! And so relatable to my 2 year old boy, he has the same vision impairment and sensory preferences, he's progressing very similar too 😊 except for sensory issues regarding food, he is still not chewing or feeding himself and still non verbal. But like that I'm focusing more on his progression everywhere else and he is super affectionate too😊 Thanks for sharing your tips one wearing the glasses. Lovely to hear about Penelope and her progress 👏

[@kellimurphy755]

Yay Nellie girl. What an amazing update video!!!!

[@michellenash2939]

That is so great I'm so happy that she is soaring I was so worried about about her but they r surprising my son has come a long way with his autism and everything that comes with it he didn't fully start talking until 4 with the help of speech Therapy and now he will b 12 next month and he can't stop lol I love u guys all and how each kid has there own lil personality coming through keep taking care girl

[@LorryHill]

Glad to see you back! Congratulations on Nelly’s progress 🙌❤️

[@au_barb]

I'm more excited about your cats than anything. Cats are my special interest and ORANGE CATS are my most favorite! I just need a whole video about Leo. He's beautiful!

[@jessicakika527]

my daughter is 2 years and 7 months. we did do speech therapy but currently waiting for a new place. SO one month is being skipped :( anyways alot of what your daughter does sounds like what my daughter does too. Im also waiting to start ABA therapy soon to help her.

[@kimberlymassey6149]

Great update! So wonderful to hear all the great updates on Penelope. Our daughter has APD and VPD so I understand a great deal how the small things matter so much. One thing I would check into is Vision Therapy we found out our daughter's eyes were not working together, this needs to be looked at by an Optometrist.

[@alookinsideablindlife5143]

She is the cutest thing ever ! She is so smart and brave

[@rebeccamatteson2433]

You are so glowing with happiness ☺.

[@debbielopez6593]

Love you sister. You are a wonderful loving mother.🥰

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Glad to hear such a happy update!!!

[@Sapphires1985]

Penelope is the cutest girl she's like a doll ❤️

[@courtney.22]

Glad to hear Nellie is doing so well 🙌❤

[@beetee4865]

It's so nice to see you be so cheerful during this update! I'm glad that Nellie is doing so well! ☺️💜 3 cats??? Ummm...yes to an update about them if you feel like you want to! I love cats!

[@Gazaqurlxd]

Progress is amazing. Yaay !

[@gabbieb9798]

That’s great her speech is coming along We are still on a wait list over a year for my 2.5yr old. My daughter is one week older then Nelly. She has under 20 words! She is not Autistic. Just non verbal

[@rlynn3961]

So happy to get a Penelope update :) Can't wait to see your house updates :)

[@ellasuella7495]

I’m glad she’s doing really well I was a little some other as a child with the Textra thing and yeah it’s Sadie you go in closer to her is probably a visual/baby thing

[@allisonbaker6919]

Great job Nelly! Congratulations! Very glad your back! 💖 Fantastic news!

[@carriebowlen3785]

I love being a member of your LANDing Crew!!!

[@dayshasquad7153]

So proud 👏 ❤ 💙 💗 Nellie and her amazing progress much ❤ love to your beautiful family

[@ChantelleFloyd]

Such a wonderful update 💜 good job Nellie girl!

[@Karanodom]

It seems like her saying move was intelligent and purposeful. Thanks. Ready for updates on other kids, pls

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Oh it definitely was but she hasn’t done it again so we can’t really count it as a word. It’s why I’m like she’s verbal but not 🤣 I’m sure she will be talking in no time

[@ceegee5335]

Great update. Great progress Nellie.!!! Love your nails as well.

[@mbwhims]

Nellie and my Elliot have so much in common! Even down to the 6 baths a day 😂 He is in bifocals and has strabismus as well. Have you ever tried stay puts for her glasses? I couldn't tell if you had them. They were a game changer when Elliot was taking his glasses off a lot. Especially with the bifocals it's helpful to keep them in place so they can use them easily. It seemed like whenever my son was frustrated with them slipping or moving he would just take them off. Especially since he doesn't quite have the fine motor skills to put them back on or adjust them back then. The stay puts were so helpful that I used to keep extras in my diaper bag and used to give them out to random parents who's kids glasses were slipping off their face. Toddlers are so busy keeping their glasses in place on their face is so hard! Glad to hear all her great updates! I'm so glad you are still doing some educational stuff because it really is helpful!!!

[@steph.j.g5247]

Amazing update💜

[@sammypearch4005]

Is she still doing the wrist movement/hand flap? Because it’s the same kind my son does. So cute.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Yes she is

[@mtbenintendi2534]

This up date makes my heart happy go Nelly. I remember when you found out you were having her. Are you doing Halloween too? Give hugs to all. Excited to see your house build. Question have you ever heard the diagnose darvets syndrome? Our grandson has it. But I love him just the same. Thanks for the update. Tori and fam.

[@RebeccaWarnberg]

Love the Penelope update and also loved seeing Leo 🐱❤️

[@annjohnson6193]

You’re looking really.good Stephanie. Penelope is a beautiful little girl.

[@fouryoungbees8004]

how do you tell the differnce between functional and scripted words in a toddler?

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

If they are independently able to use it in a functional sense. They know the meaning of it by how they use it. I will make a video on this!!!!

[@YeseniaSting]

Omg my autistic daughter is obsessed with my little pony, Care Bears and Hastchanimals.

[@debbielopez6593]

Yay for Nelly, she is AMAZING!

[@melissasjogren]

So happy to hear good news 😊😊

[@Lexnardo]

Im late but she's so cute, Im still and have been growing up with mental issues so I can relate to Noah's situations btw tell Noah he is awesome

[@nicoledevine85]

Nellie is the cutest!

[@Sapphires1985]

How is the heart issue for was it Liam? Or Lex 🤔. I hope all the kids keep progressing that's great news for Penelope ❤️

[@louiseleonard1992]

Oh my goodness Penelope is absolutely gorgeous

[@queencarley5331]

Do you have ANY tips on switching from a sippy to a 360 cup? My son is stuck on the silicone/rubbery top sippys and nothing else. And then he chews them. Mama doesn’t have money to keep buying them over and over 😅😂

[@valerielowery5453]

Great to hear an update on Penelope 💗😊🙏

[@toystorylover5257]

Aww! Love this video! Glad she is getting better at vocalization! I think she is coming along really well. She is so smart. She likes to sing too. That’s good. I know one family on KZbin (can’t remember the name) that the girl on there is really good at singing. She is visually impaired too. I think she’s autistic too. It’s an adopted family so you may know what family it is. She’s commented on here before. And she’s been on SBSK Kids channel. Anyway, thanks for sharing about Penelope! God bless you!

[@hairstylesbycoloredhair3681]

Your kids are awesome 😎 your doing great MoMA

[@lounshana05]

Hello! In one of your videos you mentioned forms with questions that are asked at an evaluation. I believe you said we could find them online?

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

ASQ?

[@lounshana05]

Maybe? I will Google that and check it out. We just started getting services for my Grandson. They did and intake over the phone with a bunch of questions and they come today for a 2 hour evaluation. I'm just trying everything I can to educate myself and know what to expect.

[@nneomaunegbu7776]

Congratulations...thank you Jesus 🙏🏽

[@jamiethompson517]

Glad to see you!

[@annfretz2068]

What is your new business venture?

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

We own a spiritual store :)

[@louderthanwordsInclusivity]

When y’all got Feeding Therapy was it from OT or Speech, or is it an independent feeding therapist? And was there something that helped change the feeding or was it like a natural developmental milestone that she caught up with? Our feeding therapy has been very unsuccessful, (we get it through OT) my son still doesn’t eat any food and is turning 4, all of his nutrition from a pediasure, water, an lactose free milk mixture in a baby bottle. I am not really sure what else we can do that we aren’t already doing at this point and that is by far one of the most stressful parts of all this for us

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Speech usually does feeding therapy if they are unable to physically eat. OT usually handles picky eating. :)

[@merrissathurber4073]

You look great mama !

[@prettyfar33]

AWESOME!!!

[@ravenkitley7092]

I am considered level two but I’m extremely verbal But my special interests are extremely intense right now my fixation is on Billy Ray Cyrus I also have The same eye condition as Nelly and I have always wore glasses I actually started getting transition lenses because I hated trying to put my sunglasses on all the time I didn’t start really talking until I was like five years old Hey Stephanie autism is definitely different in girls I didn’t really Start using functional were till I went to school

[@MamaJuru]

So glad to see you again. Do you mind me asking if you would recommend someone to relocate to Colorado?? We are considering moving there but we are wondering if we should. Thank you

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I definitely recommend it to any special needs family that is able and would like the area :)

[@autisticfairy8002]

Such relief when I hear that kids are getting ABA. The autistic community can be so toxic to therapy and parenting. Kids get left behind because of some of the toxic opinions and shaming in those communities.

[@SG31792]

For real. My sister is a BCBA. She has acknowledged that ABA has historically had many ethical issues, but it is much improved today, especially if you find a team that’s a good fit.

[@hairstylesbycoloredhair3681]

My godson has autism. He does the chair 🪑 thing we're he hangs on the chair and kicks.

[@coloradogirl5390]

Omg she is so big. I little tady now.

[@janaedeason3828]

Go Nelly 😊 . Thanks for sharing:).

[@Grayceyoga]

Good afternoon

[@lonesurvivor8306]

Hi Nelly! 😘

[@yvonnejohnson2109]

Do you think you will have Nellie go for swimming lessons?

[@jaynedavis3388]

Watching this from the future is heartbreaking

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

It really is :(

[@natalieevans996]

Way to slay it girl. So happy for her.

[@Sapphires1985]

If and when Danielle and Lonny Jr are grown and have kids then you can enjoy grandbabies 😎

[@GwinnyMusic]

Ah, I was so excited to watch this video until you mentioned ABA. It’s such a controversial subject but adults that I know who went through ABA found it traumatic. Have you done much research on this? There’s a lot on Facebook groups led by autistic adults

[@lithottamera6089]

Great video

[@royahoffmeyer3959]

❤ from Denmark

[@chichirinuriko20]

Eeeee Leo sounds like Liam lol. In terms of having another baby well.. you got cats that are a size of a baby lololol

[@hotskiercmd]

Ya Nellie!!!!!!

[@ellasuella7495]

Do you or her doctors think that she might be legally blind.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

We won’t know until she’s older or we do a functional vision test

[@ellasuella7495]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 i’m really curious how do they do that. I am about a year younger than you and I’ve been legally blind almost since birth no idea how they know that but was diagnosed less than a year old. I understand if you don’t want or cannot record any of those appointments but I just want to say that I really appreciate all of the information that you share. Your autism video helped me realize that an adult diagnosis isn’t a lost cost and im pursue my own autism diagnosis and working on a better relationship with my family.

[@aliciamoore963]

I wonder if her eating improvement have been because she sees better...

[@dawnnagle5936]

I love your videos keep making love making videos please take you 📲😇

[@shahinahmed297]

your all babies has autism...???so sad may God bless your family

[@cassier3242]

Such an amazing update!!!! Good job Nellie!