Autism Meltdown Mall Revisited

Ian has come so far in the last 7 years since he had a bad meltdown at the mall. This video is intended to give others hope who are dealing with similar situations. Thank you!
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[@lk3522]

Thank you SO SO much Ian for being willing to share your journey with the world. We live in Wisconsin and your videos are so powerful in helping our son who is 6 years old. The "meltdown" or what I would call "real" videos are incredibly helpful for all of us who have children with ASD. This is a huge learning opportunity. And while it may be hard to watch I can guarantee it was harder to film. I applaud you all and especially Ian for being so brave. Thank you all from our heart.

[@theslitherysylvie4010]

My daughter is 20 years old and has non verbal autism, adhd, anxiety, and pica. Growing up, she had many behavioral issues, was kicked out of a few class rooms, and a few doctors told me I should look into institutions before she became an adult. I cried many sleepless nights, but I never gave up on her, and after finding the right medications and changing my home environment to meet her needs, she has matured into a delightful young woman. She graduated high school, now goes to a day program and works to help the community. All the time, I get compliments on what a kind person she is. Please believe in your kids. They are so much more than a diagnosis.

[@nikhilbhat140]

Can i ask you what kind of medication helped your daughter. I have a 14 years old son on the spectrum and he is currently non-verbal. He is facing sensory challenges and and lot of behavioral issues. Seeing him go through this is extremely difficult and that's why I am curious what helped your daughter so that i can explore it for my son as well. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@moha-qg6nt]

Can you share what kind of medication which you have given to your daughter

[@juliocd76]

Please, give us the method that you submit

[@maryamkhurram5386]

She speak this time?

[@momof4lovelove901]

Hi can you share the medication that you use. I have 2 kids w/autism .I just want to use for my kids it’s really hard especially with my daughter she’s always on trouble and her teacher it’s always complaining to me. I’m a mom of 5 but my 2 kids it’s have autism .

[@Lisa-gz1dg]

It’s wonderful to see Ian doing so well. I am sure the medication and therapy were extremely helpful but I believe the love, acceptance, and patience he receives from his parents helped tremendously also.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Thank you. Yes we love him so much.

[@c.eslick6905]

@@AutismFamilyChannel You guys are doing a fantastic job! I love how patient and persistent you are with your kids. Very inspirational. God bless your family!

[@pinkymii072]

​@@AutismFamilyChannelDid he ever get upset at you for posting the original video? Does he struggle with low self-esteem or self-respect?

[@carrieestridge7583]

Ian is so sweet! Please tell him thank you and that his videos ARE helping our family learn to understand our 10 year old son. :) ❤

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Ian reads the comments from time to time. I’ll tell him too.

[@steflynn7772]

My daughter is 16. We are both diagnosed ASD/ADHD. I replace the bathroom sink and cabinet yesterday. Daughter came home from school, saw the change and didn’t deal with it so well. A guest was over and didn’t understand why my daughter was so upset over an old dirty water damaged cabinet and sink. But it was the transition. She’s not as bad as when she was younger, as the would result in perhaps several days of severe meltdown until she accepted. Yesterday was just a bit of an argument and wanting the old sink back. She’s not medicated. Risperdone worked for amazingly me but I only did 6 months. I was violent and physically fought people. Smashed things etc. My daughter doesnt have the aggression I had/have persay so she can just be worked through lol. I on the other had No so much and a million times more agressive than my kids. We all use headphones in our house as a family. No therapies, except for me ( life skills) and mt other daughter speech therapy.

[@antoniovetrano8808]

Thanks for your help. We live in Italy my son is suffering from Autism and ADHD. He is 5 years old. In spite of the diagnosis and treatment, I note that in many Western Countries there are no training courses for parents. We must do everything from self-study, if there were no generous and diligent men like you, we would have remained without references. Thanks again for your availability and for helping us. I believe that, due to the increasing percentage of cases, it is necessary to put pressure on the institutions in order to guarantee family adequate training, especially for those who do not have the financial means to take advantage of the therapies. Thanks again.

[@ariajane8695]

Ian has really grown through the years. The original meltdown at the mall video was actually the first video I saw of yours when I first came across your channel, which was a few years ago. At the time I was going through some obstacles at home and at school. I also came across when you did a video about Connor and his social anxiety, which made me relate. I've noticed through the years Connor has grown and gotten out of his shell. And of course, sweet Alistair. Always funny.

[@sandrapalombo6692]

Thank you for doing these videos🙏🏻 It helps me help my grandson. Great job Ian👏🏻

[@astonishingpatch]

You’ve grown up and come so far Ian. As an autistic person myself, you handle it better than I would!

[@BeatlesPlotagonShow]

I’m glad Ian’s come a long way since he’s had at major meltdown 7 years ago. From studying psychology for a semester, my professor said that medication and therapy can help people manage their disorders, and seeing this video, it goes to show that it’s true. I can’t wait for the next video!

[@smcs]

I didnt hve medication and therapy growing up, i was still able to learn to manage the "disorder". Takes getting used to the noises, new noise does surprise me but familiarizing is (desensitize, inoculate, whatever word you'd like to use, i`ll use familiarize) makes it better. Even young kids without autism hve trouble with new loud things, so we're all not that far from different, ours is just heightened. Autism is more than just a disorder.

[@BeatlesPlotagonShow]

@@smcs that is true that many people manage their disorders without medication or therapy since many people with ADHD do the same thing. I know that autism is more than just a disorder, I was just stating what my professor said that medication and therapy can help manage disorders in a lot of people

[@nicoledickson6099]

Unfortunately medication made me worse.. Back then when I took it it'd make me have more nightmares and freak out more.

[@BeatlesPlotagonShow]

@@nicoledickson6099 I’m sorry that happened to you :(. Yeah, unfortunately medication doesn’t work for everyone and they have to figure out what works best for them. I know for some, just medication works for them , for some, other things like therapy or other managing tools works. And for some, a combination of both work

[@AmandaLeeRex]

As a mom of a toddler with autism, keep the videos coming. We parents need to stick together and help each other. The best information isn’t the experts, it’s the parents. They are the real experts. Things are getting hard for us. My son is 3, almost 4. He’s having a lot of problems bc he can’t speak, only babble. Speech therapy isn’t helping so far. Our son hasn’t been diagnosed yet, he will be November 14. Covid has delayed everything for these kids 😢. Tell your kids I say a big thank you!!! Bc they ARE helping other families learn. ❤

[@ashleighg9070]

You got this my son was diagnosed this year when he was two years old I can honestly say it was a little difficult to understand at first because he is my only Child that has a disability an this is new for me overall since the diagnosis he has Aba,Occupational an speech therapy an my son is Also Deaf as well so he has two disabilities but I’m going to say this you will get through each day it gets better some days are better than the other but from what I’m seeing in my son all the therapy he is getting is working for him pretty well it was difficult at first for him for a few months but he finally warmed up to them an he progressing each an every day 💪❤ you Got this An your not alone God bless you and your family ❤

[@thaumazein2675]

Please don't take my answer as an offence. I do not mean to criticize or judge on parents of autistic children. I can only guess how hard it must be as a parent to see your child suffering and not knowing how to help your loved ones (no matter how hard you wish to!). Desperately searching for anything which could help. Maybe not taken for granted by "professionals". Maybe judged and criticized by "friends and family" who blame your education for the behavior your child shows. But: I do not really understand how the parents are supposed to be the experts. They are trying hard but probably don't know (can't know) what their children really need. I'd personally expect to find the "real experts" within the spectrum. Autism often looks very different from the outside than it actually feels from the inside. Maybe I misunderstood something. If that's the case, I am really sorry. But I'd really appreciate if you explain to me what I did wrong. This is the only way you can help me learn to improve. (social) misunderstandings are the story of my life :(

[@coriettapadilla9977]

@Amanda Lee my son is two and he has meltdowns and he is so strong for me. He will be evaluated on the 29th of December. He is nonverbal and I know people say well he is still young but there is nothing. He has so many signs of autism. When he goes into the store he wears his sunglasses which helps sometimes with the meltdowns. At night is getting worse though for us because he stays up and rocks back and forth in his bed for hours. When he is upset he will rock back and forth on the couch for a long time. I am with you. We need to stick together ❤️. Because it gets trying at times but they are so beautiful and precious. If you ever need to talk you can message me on here. Remember to take care of your as well. God bless.

[@AmandaLeeRex]

@@coriettapadilla9977 Thank you for your kind words! We had our evaluation on Nov 14 and our son was diagnosed with Autism “level 2”. One thing the specialist said that really stood out to me was that many kids with autism have troubles with speech bc of tone or pitch of voice. So for example I have a higher pitched voice than his father. She explained to me that children with autism may hear that as two different languages. I compared it to talking to someone with a thick accent, we can understand some words, and some words we may not understand. I try to speak slower around my son now and I simplify my sentences so it’s easier for him to understand. Even with his diagnosis, they pretty much told us ~good luck~ because there isn’t a lot of help in the area we live. He’s going to get some occupational and physical therapy for gross motor skills. Speech is three times a week for 30min each session. I have printed out pictures of things he uses on a daily basis and made them into flash cards. We are working on using the PECS system (idk i spelled that correctly). Working on having him bring us the card for what he wants. He’s responding well to that so far and I also was able to get him to use a fork and spoon this week! 🤩 I’m glad we have this network of caring parents. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and stay in touch 💕 Let me know how your son’s appointment goes💕

[@AmandaLeeRex]

@@ashleighg9070 thank you for your reply! You are right about warming up to the therapies. My son is FINALLY warming up to his speech teacher! We had him officially diagnosed with autism “level 2” on November 14. When we told family or friends, many of them replied with “Oh, I’m sorry.” There is nothing to be sorry about. Our son is very loving and a pressure seeker. He loves hugs and squeezes and all the attention he can get. We are blessed that he is healthy. I can imagine I’d be hard to deal with at times if I couldn’t speak what I was thinking! Autism teaches parents patience and kindness. I love the network we have. Your son is showing us strength. God bless you and your family as well! I hope you had a great thanksgiving 🥰

[@victoriayoung8529]

My son is 2 and on the spectrum. Thanks for sharing your family with everybody and your experiences. It really helps parents like me to know there's hope and kids change as they get older! Ian is awesome 🙂

[@missbegum7610]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jeaniedelaney4711]

There definitely is hope! We are 5 years post diagnosis and we have seen major progress as well. I was just commenting to a friend earlier today that after all the uncertainty and worry about how things would or would not work out, we are at a point that we can go and do fun family outings with ease and with very little accommodation. The only thing for us is that we tend to stay for shorter amounts of time than what most families seem to be doing. And that’s completely ok. 😊

[@amberallen4181]

Jeanie what medicine worked for your kid and what were diagnosis?

[@jeaniedelaney4711]

@@amberallen4181 The diagnosis was ASD. We are lucky in that we have not needed any medication thus far. We have been participating in school based special ed services and speech therapy since diagnosis. I prayerfully decided not to do ABA therapy.

[@kathymacellis9478]

I can't tell you how much hope you've given me . Thank you ! Ian is such a loving and amazing young man !

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Glad to hear it!

[@sabrina_boymom0517]

Go Ian! Shoot for the moon! I love this. Both my boys have ASD, ADHD, SPD and ODD. My oldest is beginning to transition into a job, driver's license which are great challenges for him, but he's capable and I'll never stop pushing and backing him up. My little guy 5 yo, has left special education preschool for his Pre-K year (3rd year) in general education. The transition is hard, but he's adjusting. He's still considered non-verbal though he speaks all the time and is always saying and singing letters, numbers and songs from school. Potty training is proving to be insanely hard though. Thank your family and thank Ian for me for being a hero to all those kids and parents having a hard time. He is helping people! ❤️

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Thanks Sabrina. Good to hear from you. Hope you’re all doing well. Still in St. George?

[@sabrina_boymom0517]

@@AutismFamilyChannel yep! The last 3 years have been a rollercoaster with each diagnosis and learning to live and move forward with symptoms and everything that goes with being an ASD parent. Thanks for the videos and guidance. Your family is truly special. ❤️ I'm proud to call you family.

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

I know this is really late but potty training our son was a huge process that took a long time. He is autistic, has ADHD & was just diagnosed with intrusive thoughts OCD. We just had to be patient, work hard & as tough as it is, don't yell or get angry in front of him. I understand what you're going through. ❤

[@pinkwinterprincessEri]

I commented on Ian's meltdown video years ago under a different name but I always thought Ian was a boy who just had a very hard time that day since every human has bad days I believed he was a good boy even though people were critical regarding his actions years ago and I just wanted him to smile again . I'm so glad that youtube granted the ability to comment on the videos. I still believe that Ian is a very good boy even til this day, I'm very proud that he is climbing up towards manhood . Great job mom and dad.

[@derekaldrich4887]

Ian voice is getting deeper he is doing awesome I support him

[@paulmarkwilkinson8778]

he sounds like a man now puberty that is does you

[@maggiel6637]

He reminds me so much of my son, my son is 8 but he is 9 but I see soooo much similarities. Medication is such trial and errors. I have watched you for years because Ian. I do see process in him and see so much of my son in Ian. I know there are many Autism families, but Ian reminds me of my son and yes there is hope. Thank you so much.

[@LuchoPiastri]

Ian's progression is mind blowing. I was on antipsychotics too but decided it was time to stop because I was feeling too slow. It hasn't been easy controlling my mood lately so I totally get how powerful medication can be.

[@carolinebeckwith948]

He’s come so far, you must be so so proud of him, my 13 year old had a massive meltdown last week, a reminder to me that things can change very quickly.

[@anafreitas821]

Thank you! My son is 3 1/2 and I've followed your family posts for a over a year. Whenever I find any trouble regarding tantrums I try to remember your son and how much he has grown. Thank you from sunny Portugal

[@filomenamillermiller3035]

I think it's important to discuss meltdowns. It shouldn't be something to be ashamed about.

[@iloveshaakah]

This young man is so together . His best medication is his parents.you use common sense.I’m so happy for your children.

[@elizabethkusce2718]

Thank you so much for sharing this, my son too had the meltdowns in mall or stores and I just didn’t know what to think. I would tell him if he didn’t stop that he wasn’t going to get a treat and realized to him he had other plans. I always feel I’m taking five steps forward and then in a few days I’m going three back very frustrating. But yes I hope for him so that he can be happy.

[@kristamiller8732]

Yayyy for this video and to have a Dad completely involved ,solving ,and advocating for your son! Thank you for the hope. I think you and your son are amazing!

[@baghrirable]

We cannot thank you and your family enough about sharing these moments. It is about sharing awareness. Thank you 💕

[@LG-xb9tg]

This is probably one of the best videos that you guys have put out (and trust me there are a lot of amazing videos that you have put out!). We are at the beginning stages of where Ian was. My son is almost 3 and the meltdowns are and can be quite bad. Unfortunately I think my son is a little young for medication but it's so amazing to see just where my son could be when he's older. Thank you, Ian and Autism Family:)

[@kitcatkit6240]

I haven’t seen you guys in so long! I can’t believe how big Ian is and how he has grown! I have 3 daughters on the spectrum and I have to tell you it was very lonely and isolating for a lot of years and your videos made me feel not so alone…I relate to so much you guys went thru.

[@nathanzubrzycki7284]

Way to go Ian! Seriously, the atmosphere in a shopping mall can be enough to put anyone over the edge. That's so cool you are willing to share these videos with the world in order to help others. You should be very proud of yourself 😃

[@ryanelliott1471]

Great message and thank you for sharing. I have a version of Ian that’s 8, and really struggling and hoping there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Seeing how Ian progressed does give others hope, myself included.

[@mummapolubabypihu9400]

This is very informative for me as a mother of autistic daughter.god bless you lan my child.always stay blessed.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shireenhormozdi4408]

Thank you so much for sharing these. I am a first time autism mom of a 5 year old boy in Atlanta. Your videos are such an inspiration and give me so much hope. You are helping people so much with sharing and being so selfless. Thank you so much

[@Owen2131_]

I love to see how Ian has progressed in the mall, I’m so happy he has grown and he looks handsome! I have also grown a lot myself, with my adhd in how I am handling much more situations, and Now I usually go to the mall every Thursday night (mostly cause I love round1 cause I am a rhythm game player and can play really well, and I saw round1 clips in this video ooo) and it’s great that Ian did have therapy, I should get back into therapy myself for some things since I am at an internship and things will be hard for me so yeah, but props to you and the whole family too You all are going places! Keep it up! Much love❤

[@jingyuan6630]

I want to say thank you so much, Ian! And I’m so glad seeing Ian making so much progress and giving us hope.

[@catiehays3361]

He's come a long way & has matured so much. Keep up the great job dude!!

[@SamdEh]

I’m so incredibly proud of Ian on how far he has come! Amazing progress and you can see he is very proud of himself too 😊 Kudos to you parents, you guys are doing a tremendous job 🥰

[@Brookexoxoxo]

Love your channel, your family, and everything you cover. Having a daughter on the spectrum its great to have channels like this that show real life. It’s not easy.

[@fifyfofum5944]

Thankyou so much for your strength and for sharing your wonderful sons progress. We are struggling just now as my undiagnosed son age 10 has a school camp next month which he would love to be able to go to but knows it’s too much of a leap out of his comfort zone and he won’t cope with all the differences from his safety bubble at home.

[@johnmackey3164]

Thank you IAN for making this video. You definitely helped me.

[@caressegarcia]

This brought me to tears! I'm in the eye of the struggle right now with my 7 year old. His main struggle is making friends. He is extremely social (by that I mean, he talks non-stop and always wants people around) but also socially awkward. He wants friends so badly but doesn't know how to interact in a way that makes sense to other children. When the other kids turn him away that is when the meltdowns occur. It breaks my heart. He's been in pragmatic speech therapy as well as occupational therapy for two years and I do see small improvements but each inch he moves forward, his peers move forward a foot (he isn't in any special class types so his peers are all neurotypical). It's like he's just trying to play an impossible game of catch-up. I'm sorry to be so negative... I really just wanted to say thank you for the message of hope. It helps.

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

You just told the exact story of my son too. He is going through the exact same issues. It's so awful to watch my sweet, kind boy go through such rejection because the other kids are more mature & just don't understand him. If you ever want to talk let me know. It sounds like we're going through the same exact experience. My son is 10.

[@rzekotkadrzewna6039]

Thank you very much for presenting your everyday life in such an honest way. This is invaluable help for everyone who has children in a similar situation in their environment. Thanks to your channel, many people can understand both autistic children and their parents. Find valuable tips that will not only facilitate everyday functioning, but can even save a child's life. You are great.

[@philonavis792]

yes, Ian is hope and so is your entire family. I can't thank you enough for all these videos. Iam thanking God that I got to see your videos. I have great hope now that my 12-year-old nephew would have a better life.

[@luckally769]

Helpful, hopeful and informative...thank you! ♥️

[@k.h8127]

Ian I just want to let you know how amazing you are and thank you soo much for shearing your videos with us as I have a 5 year old boy who is still waiting for his diagnosis autism and adhd your videos help us soo much what a beautiful family you are wishing you all the best ❤

[@jenellelawrence2962]

We are in the thick of it right now. It’s hard trying to figure things out. I appreciate you talking about the two different meds. I’m so glad Ian is able to do the things he enjoys with minimal discomfort ❤

[@FrugalSelfReliant]

😊 this is fantastic. Thank you for sharing. This gives me hope when working with my son. Many blessings.

[@MochaQueen5]

I am glad you posted this and I used a leash with my son, his dad said not to and one day he ran right into a busy parking lot. Now my son understand he can't just run off. Good job Dad! God bless you'll!

[@jaebulmer8347]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. As a mum of a 15 autistic daughter, this gives me so much hope for the future 💖

[@jeanwatt9128]

Great, he has come a long way, thanks for sharing so others can be helped.

[@ninasunny4159]

Hi there! I really appreciate your approach and I am happy for Ian having developed so well! There are several helpful approaches for autistic people like me and you. Thank you so much to Ian for sharing his experiences. It s really helpful! There is hope and there always will be!

[@maplekim4227]

Amazing progress!!! Lots of love going out to Ian & his family.

[@jamisondorsett5268]

Such a remarkable young man, beautiful family!

[@dylancuthbert3207]

Wow Ian has improved alot since the last time great job. great video

[@0407speedy]

Thank you Ian & your family for these videos.😊 I am a grandparent os a active 7 year old on the spectrum. At times it is so trying & others such a blessing having him at all. I am learning so much & with your examples/tips on how to handle things. Keep doing them. I appreciate all of you. Preston’s grandma-Yvette❤️😊

[@epicshadowdragon1865]

This gives me hope. I am not a child nor do I have one but it gives me hope that I get better. I was diagnosed with high functioning Autism when I was 18. I am 32 now. I struggle with controlling my emotions at times. I am getting better but it is still hard. This gives me hope that the more I get out I will get better too. If Ian can do it so can I. ❤

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Major improvement Ian!!!! You’ve grown up so much. Definitely a video about Hope and growth and one’s battle to the next chapter in life. So proud of you!! Furthermore, you’ve entire family loves you and supports/cares about you and are improving too!!! Round of applause 👏 entire Family!!!

[@littlejonathorn6860]

@Custom BatchServices Truly a blessing

[@colombeadunagow5196]

Thank you Dad for doing this for your family. Sharing is caring keep doing it Don't worry about what negativity will come or judgment from people it is a lack of knowledge so forgive them. Our 3rd son was born too early, I was 23 weeks pregnant in 2011 and stayed at the NICU for 4 months he is on the spectrum, with developmental delay, and speech delay. He comes a long way, doing so amazing now. The hardest part of this journey was the tantrum, since he can't speak it is hard. I was lost at those moments. So I greatly appreciate what you and your family are doing, shout out to you parents!!!! Stay blessed!

[@cyndielsb]

What an Amazing young man! Thanks for sharing Ian. It helps me and my son ( who has Autism) 😊

[@sourlime5118]

Ian has developed a lot I’m glad to see he is getting better love your videos!

[@melodie26terry]

I love how far Ian has come and how much he has progressed. He is such an incredible young man, not afraid to show who he is, not afraid to share his journey. So happy for you Ian. ❤

[@NeurodivergentMom]

Thank you for sharing this Ian and family. My son is autistic, he's only 5, and he doesn't have too many visible signs so people can't see it right away but I feel so grateful to see Ian here and to see you as a parent sharing this. THANK YOU 🙏🏽

[@rhondacarpenter1348]

Thank you for making this video! Very helpful!

[@kathyneff2042]

I love this kid ❤ You’re videos help so much with the classroom of ‘cool kids’ on the spectrum I have every Sunday ~ 2/3 are boys, a few girls join us now and then. Tell Ian thank you ! he and your whole family are helping and bringing hope to many 😊

[@karinauangakore7114]

This Is amazing. Thankyou for the video. My son is 4yo and autistic. He's started on a blood pressure medication about 3 or more months. Thankyou for sending out hope.

[@missmaggsmaloney]

Beautiful message. Wonderful boy. Thank you.

[@vasaradragonsbane5580]

Well done Ian! You've made immense progress since then! I'm proud of you dude!

[@stevejackson5228]

Great , really helpful content - appreciate the carful balanced approach -Thank you

[@saraht4973]

Thank you so much Ian, bless you ! Your future is awesome. ❤

[@NickyJohnK219]

I hope you guys are having a blessed day you’re such an amazing family 💙❤️🤍

[@davidmay2535]

You guys are doing a great job raising your boys and they are doing awesome keep up the good work man

[@haido1000]

Thank you for this video. I hope to meet you all one day.

[@yasmeen66]

Thank you very much for sharing your videos. You are wonderful parents and you have wonderful kids.

[@SatiDevi444]

I love this 🥹 I've been watching for 6 years.

[@luisafernandes8835]

Thank you for sharing 🥰 It helps a lot

[@arivazhaganpandi2877]

Gives me hope. Thank you!!!!

[@Akagism]

Ian seems like a great guy! Even neurotypical people can become overstimulated and cranky in loud public places, I can only imagine how stressful it would have been for him. I'm glad he's able to experience the fun of the mall without becoming overwhelmed.

[@nrodry76]

Wishing Ian all the best and a good life. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless.

[@jm7804]

Ian you look so handsome and well composed. I'm so happy that you are in a good place and figuring out what works for you. I wish you the best of luck.

[@nathanjw940]

Even when Ian was having those meltdowns I loved how real he was even young. I can relate to them when rushed.

[@MxCartney_Lou]

Ian is doing a fantastic job! Y’all are fantastic parents! Keep going with your progress

[@sherryab3964]

Wow this is awesome Ian🎉🎉🎉🎉 that’s a huge accomplishment!

[@JasminaOpazo]

Bless him, he’s a wonderful young man ❤

[@fatimabenitez686]

Keep posting! This video gives me some hope with my 4 years old boy.

[@janetmoreno5536]

Pues déjame a dan consejo yo también estoy en la spectrum de autismo quiero decir que ojalá tu hijo le dan a mejor terapia porque hay muchas que son bien abusivas con la aba así que cuidado te cojer una buscar alguien que vas a ayudar a tu hijo a sigue palante

[@asmodeuso6]

Medication changed my chaotic ADHD life. Of course therapy helps, but medication is a breaking point (for me at least). It’s amazing how much Ian has improved! Kudos to you all!

[@AmanVerma-lq5ky]

Watching your videos for long and learning more than enough about Autism Thanks a lot Love from India 🇮🇳

[@tammylewis6296]

Thanks for sharing! Ian is so amazing to share his journey with us. Please tell him thanks. This video gives us all hope! Will share with others. Thanks for being a blessing! God bless you all.

[@break.thruwalls]

Way to go Ian and Mom and Dad 🎉 Hope to keep pushing thru!

[@mrsmuffinman]

Amazing video as always, good job and much love to your family. - family to three ausome boys too

[@usmanjehangir1534]

Thank u v v much for giving us hope

[@baghrirable]

Thank you Ian. You are amazing!

[@elizabethkusce2718]

Ian has grown up to be a very well brought up and his age helps too maturity. I think all your boys are such great kids and you and your wife should be so proud of yourselves

[@nikhilbhat140]

Amazing. Thanks for your inputs and this is just so amazing. I have a son 14 years old on the spectrum and he is currently non-verbal. I had no idea that there are actually pharma medicines which can actually help them. I will check them out and talk to our family doctor

[@cerealfibre6938]

That was gr8, talking about Ian all under control in noisy malls so he can be like everyone else.

[@blu3rose681]

This gives me so much hope. My 5 yr old girl, was diagnosed with level 1 autism in April 2022. its so nice to see a fellow autism family in Utah have success. I hope my little girl will get there one day. By the way, we live near Riverton, UT. Not to far from Murray.

[@cynthiafortunearnold43]

❤❤❤ This is amazing! Thank you for sharing..

[@gksquad7767]

I love you guys I been following you guys from the beginning you taught me so much over the years unfortunately there is not enough medicine for our kids with autism and thats the problem I’m dealing with my son has been missing school because of his melt downs hes 8 years old now

[@arshicolaco5913]

Thank you so much god bless you and your family

[@ema3852]

You gives us big hopes God bless you all

[@dcoupe788]

Thanks for the info also it helps me to look at your video’s for my son ❤

[@c.eslick6905]

I don't know Ian, but I am so proud of him! Great job it's only going to get better from here!

[@Young_r700]

We love the videos thanks lan 😁