A Twin Story with Autism - Our Special Life - Episode 1

Sydnee is the mom of twin 11-year-old boys Jake and Ian. When the boys were younger, Sydnee noticed that Ian was not developing as fast as his brother. Ian was evaluated, and diagnosed with autism. On the first episode of Our Special Life, we see what life is like for the Jorgl family, as they work with Ian's teachers at The Brooklyn Autism Center (www.brooklynautismcenter.org/) to help him develop.
Our Special Life looks into the lives of families with special needs children. In each episode, we'll profile a family facing realities and challenges as they raise a child with special needs.
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[@52angeleyes]

i have an 11 year old child who i knew since he was about 6 months old there was something wrong when he was slow on development. they found he was born with truama to the brain. to this day he is slow at learning but he has stolen my heart and ran like hell with it. it has been a wonderful journey of learning on both of our parts and i know i will continue along side him for the rest of our lives.he is my angel

[@xoMickeyMouse01]

This boy at my school is Austistic and he's in honors classes :) This proves that Ian can go sooooooo much farther in life :)

[@AD-dz4un]

I could not do this, but must respect teachers. Thank you!

[@BohnsBlades]

I LOVE seeing parents with your outlook!

[@Juliet_Capulet]

I LOVED this video. My child is autistic and doesn't count to 7000 by 3s in 7 seconds, doesn't recite every animal known in Sub-Saharan Africa or multiply by 8 digits at a time, and isn't a musical prodigy. We prompt him and he answers and is thrilled to be with us. This video showed a child who isn't "a prodigy, ZOMG, that means autism is amazing!" ALL people with autism are people and are amazing.

[@Juliet_Capulet]

My son needs earphones, a fan or other "white noise." The difference in how he's feeling when he has these handy is amazing! He is so much happier and comfortable.

[@Epiccuber]

I’d love to see an update from this family, this is great❤️

[@miriammaldonado7848]

The Gorgl mom is ann excellent advocate for Ian, she has the right to do what ever it takes for her son to advance into this cruel world, but thank God there's more good people than evil.

[@deannacook6060]

He is so adorable!!!

[@Beauty4Aspies]

I'm on the same spectrum as you. It may be a hidden blessing.

[@JS-cu5ec]

Beautiful story, thanks for sharing this Jorgls

[@awudusnd]

what a wonderful mum you really are. how i wish i had a mother like you. i have been bullied throughout my life and still wondering what the hell was wrong with me, i think i might be autistic. my parents dont care about my life at all. it sucks

[@swanradha]

What a fabulous Mom!

[@MaplePlayer1096]

My little brother, 7 years old has Autism and he showing progress slowly. I'm happy for that, I'm happy that lots of people are fighting this and not just my family and I. :/

[@lavaluuv]

Such a great story!

[@DubbleAVideos]

NYC has a lot of AWESOME special needs schools... how do I know, you may ask? I have autism (as well as mild Tourettes and mild ADD), and I have went to special needs schools my entire life. They have helped me tremendously, as you can probably tell by my writing skill alone. It was totally the opposite before I entered Kindergarten!

[@Juliet_Capulet]

I can only be glad for you that you have never had to deal with this and hence, don't understand it. I mean it truly, with no sarcasm, I am thrilled for you and am thrilled for everyone who has never had to really know such an issue and therefore, can lead what is generally called a normal life, without these particular struggles. Keep on keepin' on and I hope some day you're more understanding, but that's not really for me to say.

[@TheKillzoz]

I was in the classes for special ed "when they where gone" for my LD and my ADD and ADHD

[@Devante454350]

i love how you spend your time with your kids i am 17 with Autism and i know your son loves you for the support and do all the comments below sorry for people are rude and i am in special ed as well

[@girly359]

I have a form of autism called Asperger Syndrome. I was diagnosed at age 4.. Some days I wish I wasn't born with it.. but other days, I am glad i have it