Autism Mom VLOG #4 - Early Signs of Autism + Special Needs Dentist Visit ♡

♡ Today I'm sharing Anne's visit to her pediatric "special needs" dentist. I'm also sharing a highly requested discussion on early autism signs with a focus on our experience. I wasn't able to get into very much detail because there just isn't enough time to really cover every single thing (plus it's hard to remember everything) but I think this is generally what we observed about our daughter which lead to an autism evaluation and later a diagnosis. Please keep in mind that autism is a DEVELOPMENTAL disorder so symptoms are observed over the course of development. So it is not odd that you may notice something different in a kiddo later rather than sooner and it doesn't mean that something villainous "happened" to cause the change. Stay tuned for new autism mom vlogs on the first of every month.
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[@MsVaughnTV]

I almost wanted to film this video over but I didn’t want to be late uploading it. I think I may have confused you guys when I was trying to explain that Anne was not showing major signs of autism and was “on track” to being typical. I’m not saying she was “fine” then became “not fine” out of nowhere. You guys Anne was always unique my point was that she was not necessarily unique in the ways that the experts were suggesting. So we had to look beyond the checklists and when we did we found those barriers to learning that I mentioned. She was not “fine one day” then suddenly different. I’m so very sorry for the confusion. I was rushing a bit to hit all my points so please take this as a bit of clarity and I’ll touch more on these topics in future content. ❤️

[@aundraea1]

Not confusing at all! Thank you for your video and transparency! I’m a longtime viewer…I’ve always loved your videos and content. :)

[@sharhondadaniels113]

I worked in education for 6 years and I would hear parents say about their autistic child, "he or she was ok, but at about 1years old things changed". So, I was going to ask, if the doctors knew how or why "normal" behaviors changed. Thanks for clarifying. Glad I read your response to the video.

[@Lodiflyer]

I completely understand! I have a 7 year old son who is on the spectrum, we too knew he was unique but as he got older I knew something was different so I went to his dr & & said we need to check out these behaviors & sure enough it was ASD not only that they retested him for hearing & to our surprise he has hearing loss on one side, which answered a lot of questions we had as far as speech and hearing! You are a strong mom & I watch & ❤️ all your videos! Much love to you & your family! We are all wonderful autism warriors!!

[@Deandra-po4yb]

I totally understand what you were saying

[@katori57]

MsVaughnTV I absolutely love your encouraging words and platform! Thank you for sharing!

[@AlishaDixonTV]

Ms. Anne handled her dentist visit like a BOSS!

[@roslynjones5886]

Alisha Dixon She handled it better than I did as a child.

[@ladreanascott4431]

Hey Ms Vaughn. I work at a special needs dental office at Riley Hospital in Indy. Even though she did well, I would keep her at that office. Mainly for consistency. I see a lot of kids that have been coming for years and some visits are good and some we have to reschedule. Some kids also do desensitizing visits. Meaning instead of waiting for six months to come back they come every 3 mos not necessarily for a cleaning, but it keeps them familiar with the environment and the time span is not so long. Hope that helps.

[@ntaan-yuh4885]

Never knew there was special needs dentist...I gotta spread the word. Thanks for this.

[@trecome396]

In Houston we have a doctor named Jacob Dent in Sugarland that’s a special needs dentist. He is the father of a son with autism so he is VERY passionate about special needs children.

[@ashproject1319]

The hygienist was very good. That makes a difference.

[@MsVaughnTV]

Ash Project I was thinking “hell you got this sis I can go back out to the waiting room then” LOL

[@kaylaknot]

I was in tears. I’m so proud of her like I’m the mommy. She did so good.

[@Eyerusalem_]

Kay Nay this is such a sweet comment! Any mom would love to hear this.

[@NayDay718]

My son was diagnosed at 18months as well , I brought it up at his 12 month appointment, but his pediatrician thought it was a little early ( I knew better) .I have friends back home that would post on FB about their children that was diagnosed on the spectrum, so I had begun to read and watch different videos a couple of years before I was pregnant . Because of videos like this I noticed very small signs even before 12 months although he was on track as well as ahead of some milestones. My son also goes to a special needs dentist , I’m glad you’re making these videos they will definitely help a lot of families.

[@patienceISavirtue75]

Can I just admit that lil miss did better at the dentist than I do! I am so uneasy at the dentist clutching the chair for dear life. Good job!!!!!

[@ladiepink]

Patience Isavirtue I was thinking the exact same thing !!! I be so fearful even with my headphones on

[@jaedun]

I’m starting to get out of my, denial stage. It’s such a numbing feeling. This video really helped me.

[@auntiesister]

That is so brave of you to admit. Please know that there is a support system out here for you.

[@NeishaNineStarz]

Hang in there mom ❤️

[@ebonysmith7216]

Many blessings to you and your family.

[@jaedun]

Neisha Nine Starz thanks! I will. I’m encouraged by this video.

[@jaedun]

Ebony Smith thanks! I appreciate it.

[@JoAnnaTheSoulStringerJohnson]

This was so great!!! You explained it so well. I'm so glad you mentioned that it is a SPECTRUM. I have TWO with Autism. One who will be 6 in October who is non verbal, my grandson. And one who is 3 with limited speech, my granddaughter. I think I've mentioned before that Anne and my granddaughter are very similar in their characteristics. My Grandson is very different in how he presents with his Autism. He flaps his hands, he stems a lot by bending his fingers in awkward ways including looking like he is flipping people off, and he makes a lot of facial movements. He squeals and makes noises and is very attention and food driven. He was a very active child and his symptoms were glaring from the first day I met him as he is my daughter in law's son. When she married my son and I met him, I said, " Oh he has Autism." And his mother literally screamed at me that he didn't. He was about 2 years old then. He didn't talk at all. I apologized to her, but I knew something wasn't right. My daughter in law gave birth to his baby sister a few months later but I was still planning on how I could help him. I worked with him at home everyday as much as I could. But then, I watched the same progressions in his sister. Everything you said with Anne, was exactly my Granddaughter. It's like she would forget things she learned. She was curious and inquisitive but she just wasn't hitting all of her milestones. Their Mom started to withdraw. I went and got guardianship of them BOTH and got them both some help. I called a program called Babies Can't Wait for My Granddaughter because they provide referrals for infants and children until they are 3. And then I got them both tested. I made sure to get My Grandson tested first right away to get services started for him Asap! My big boy has come such a long way. And baby girl is talking now. They are both potty trained. They both do ABA daily. My Grandson does OT and PT as well. They both also do speech therapy. AND they are both in school. We have an extremely full schedule. I spend 90% of my time in my car! Not to mention big boy has Leukemia and still has to see an oncologist for chemo and a neurologist for seizures. Baby girl doesn't have seizures, thank God, but has chronic migraines and sees a pediatric neurologist as well. And then theirs also psychiatry visits. It's overwhelming!!!! But I'd do ANYTHING to make sure these two have as successful a life as they can have. Thanks again for sharing this. It's so important. 💗

[@egiziane22]

They are very lucky to have you in their life

[@JoAnnaTheSoulStringerJohnson]

egiziane ramos Thank you!!!

[@TemzyK]

You are amazing. God bless you

[@nancydambrot9160]

I get you, I'm also raising my granddaughter who is on the spectrum has seizures and a genetic disorder.thats causing her to lose ability to walk , she's using a walker now , she's 12 acts like 6 mom couldn't cope ,dad doesn't want so I'm trying to help her be the best she can be

[@JoAnnaTheSoulStringerJohnson]

@@nancydambrot9160 yes!!!! You totally get it!🙏🏾

[@diweeks9893]

My son has autism he screams and cries so much that I have to hold him and sit in the chair for his dentist appointments. Anne is always so calm and quiet. That's such a blessing.

[@Star-Mac10]

As an SLP, I must say that your content on autism is excellent. Keep up the great work in providing this much needed education. 📚📚📚

[@Solmom03]

I absolutely would encourage you to keep Anne where she is. Though this experience was great for her and she did really well it was a combination of several factors including training the staff does to ensure they are helpful to special needs children of all facets. A place that does not specialize in this will have a different standard of care that you will feel and notice and so will she. I would also encourage you to begin looking into schools now as well. You seem to have a team that is supportive and working for her now. Whether you all decide on public or private her educational development will take on a new level of learning and stress for her, you, Anthony and your support system. Top places including public ones can have a waitlist for services and placement and all will have their evaluation systems so not to add to your plate but you should be aware begin planning for this next phase as early as plausible. And FYI I’m speaking as an educator, an EMD and ABA trained and certified educator. She seems to be making good progress. The school transition can be a setback even when prepared but definitely when not. Great video!!

[@courtneybougie7904]

You're a good Momma. This is very informative. My coworker's son has Autism and I learn so very much from her. What a gift he is. My niece is also on the spectrum and we can't imagine life without WHO she is - another gift.

[@cashanaseals189]

These vlogs are so informative and I appreciate the way you present this topic. Thank you!

[@MsMo08]

This just warmed my heart. I'm looking at her at 18 months, and she is responding just like every other 18-month-old would at the dentist's office. The patience of the staff is amazing!! She did so well!!

[@kimt.6322]

Wow! "Autism is more about the absence of normal behavior than it is about the presence of abnormal behaviors." I've been an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) mom for 34 yrs. and I've never heard it put so succinctly. Thank you.

[@TheEagleslover]

You’re an amazing mother Vaughn. Life is a journey. Mother’s of special needs children are faced with unique forks in the road as they navigate theirs. Your video is a tremendous help for so many. May you be blessed and continue to help others with your platform.❤️

[@MiniMarley]

This was great Vaughn! You’re such a great mom and I loved the message at the end about not wanting to change Anne just wanting to help her live her best life! I’m sure it gets tough, but keep up the amazing work! 😘💕

[@charrich7921]

Who’s the big girl...ANNE😊she did so well at the dentist. I don’t like the dentist at all so kudos to her. Thanks for sharing.💕💕

[@connie_comb2455]

You just don’t understand the magnitude of help you’ve been with these series. I just want to thank you for being a vessel and voice for mommies who are in similar shoes. God bless you.

[@DaRealMelantedGoddess]

I'm originally from Chicago...and my good friend's son was diagnosed with autism.. they have an excellent program at La Rabida children's hospital... now he is talking so well you wouldn't even know that he was diagnosed at all good luck with little Anne she is absolutely beautiful ❤

[@MzFine1]

You are just so sweet and gentle in your delivery. You really draw your audience in. Anne is doing so well because of you and your supportive family. If all families would just step up we could really have some well rounded children no matter their illnesses and circumstances. The black community really need to know these very pivotal moments that might be missing with children because as you said they could really be missing the most important milestones of autism. Anne is thriving! I love your channel. ❤️

[@design401]

Sometimes my daughter gets mistaken as Autistic......she actually has an anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism.... It mostly just entails her not being able to speak in certain situations... Like when it's an adult not me or close family and not a peer. She has no speech impediments other than seeming really shy.... We even went to the pediatrician recently and the nurse wrote down Autism on the spectrum... There are other reasons why a kid might not talk.... This is a medical diagnosis and I have people who still think she's Autistic... So when I saw that Anne was I had to watch to see what it's about.... Thank you so much for sharing your journey...

[@inspiredtastewithvera8497]

I just think she’s the cutest little girl. The dental hygienist was really good with her. I’m so happy to see she was calm throughout. ☺️

[@2cutelittlegirls763]

Vaughn, God couldn’t have picked a better set of parents for sweet Anne. God bless your loving family 💕

[@padonoutv]

I liked before I watched. I was so waiting on this vlog from your post on IG. Love them.

[@bently14]

You’re amazing! Thanks for being so open with your experience

[@vernell8098]

Liked before I watched love the longer vlogs. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful family!!

[@brittneyk0158]

Whew! Your family is sooooooo blessed! 🙏🏼

[@angelaelaine3743]

This series is amazing. Thank you.

[@auntiesister]

Big girl Anne!!! So proud of you little mommy.

[@ladyt5137]

Thank you so much for these vlogs Definitely appreciate this. Much love❤❤

[@cecile1913]

Thank you for being so brave and transparent by sharing this journey with us.

[@NaturallyAlex315]

Thank you so much for being authentic! You are such an inspiration💛 love your channel!!

[@njavee4]

Awww she did so good! So proud of her.

[@AntoinetteNikki.Styles]

It takes courage to share your life with us! I appreciate your time that you spend sharing and preparing content to share! ♥️ I’m SURE someone is being helped out here and that’s all that matters!

[@herbal-tea]

You've taught me so much over the years. Thank you for sharing your journey! This is valuable information to us all. It touches me so deeply to see how much patience you have with Anne, and throughout this journey. ♥️

[@AmmaMama]

Anne is adorable and she did great! And they are so patient. This was so cool, thank you for educating and sharing. God bless you & your family

[@letrice2892]

Yayyy anne she did so well and i applaud the dentist as well she has a great way of making the children be at ease anne did that visit like a champ

[@Bgal31052]

You are helping so many people. Bless you because you are a blessing.

[@StarMarcie]

I don’t typically have time for long vlogs, but I am getting obsessed with this channel, honey. God bless you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@lovely2999]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm not an autism mom but this video was so insightful. I learned so much. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you!

[@saramcintosh8330]

I clicked so fast! Hey giiirrllll! Thanks for bringing us along. Praying for you all as well❤🙏🏾

[@BiancaSills]

You are an inspiration in so many ways and I truly appreciate your vulnerability! 💙

[@TheBlissfulNatural1913]

Thank you for your transparency. I’m not a parent, but a huge supporter of yours. Always have...always will be. Sending you prayers, positive energy and love! 💙💙💙

[@winleel]

You are an incredible Mom. So inspiring.

[@Geezeimhungry]

Thank you for sharing your journey, Vaughn.

[@iammekkb]

Good job Anne, you were wonderful!

[@Eshacat1]

Vaughn, you keep bringing amazing content to your channel. I was so happy to see how well Ann did during her dental visit. You're blessed to have one another. ❤❤❤

[@LaLa910]

She is such a big brave girl!! Go Anne💕🤗

[@bayareabrown]

I’m so proud of you Anne 💕🥰

[@jaimegaut237]

The vibration is so soothing for her

[@almetas_grandbaby]

I love your videos. I don’t have a child but I want to have a child in the future. To me, these videos normalize neuro-divergence. I appreciate them so much! When I have children I want to accept them for who they are. If anything at all, the level of patience, intentionality, love and kindness that your family gives Anne is exemplary and seeing it on a regular basis has helped me and reminded me to be compassionate with myself and others.

[@Eyerusalem_]

She did so great so proud of her.

[@djsimmons83]

You are so amazing as a mom, I have been following you on KZbin pretty much since the beginning and watching you navigate through all the twist and turns of life is truly inspiring Vaughn , you have handled it all with such strength and grace, your just awesome and so is Ms Anne!

[@courtneybougie7904]

Sweet Mom. I love your heart to educate and help others.

[@TinaBlaque]

Vaughn, you are SO strong. God bless you!

[@tmyhand]

I love how you went full force for Anne and educated yourself and family.....your are so passionate about giving her a beautiful life.....God picked the best when he selected you to be Lil Anne's mom.....you would be a wonderful spokesperson for Autism Awareness.....keep doing what you're doing 👍.....you can't tell me Anne is not my Lil niecey pooh 💞

[@CodenameSlim]

Vaughn I almost cried watching her at the dentist! She’s getting so big! I’m happy for y’all 🧡

[@roxannehampton8396]

Great job sweetie! Please keep your dentist!! Thanks for sharing! She's a blessed little girl.

[@robinsnestradio]

I have been subbed for about 6 months. I see so much progress with Anne. She is getting so tall and her dentist visit was a joy to watch. She is interacting and so comfortable lately as she rolls onward to three years old. You are a dynamic mom. Both you and Anne always make me smile. ❤

[@PhatSonia]

Thank you so much!! We went through the same things. Thank you for opening up.

[@kaceeclaybon9686]

We love you Vaughn. You are unique! We adore you!!

[@Selah1423]

The end of this video was amazing.

[@daphnelayton5561]

Enjoying these volgs I have learned so much keep them coming!

[@mz.twister2223]

I love the way how you express how your here for your daughter well being and not trying to fix her. I'm glad how you always express how much you love your daughter unconditionally and your just giving insight on autism. I also love how you said you listened to your mother bout her concern for her granddaughter. A lot of "first time" parents always want the "perfect" child and when a love one express something other than "perfect" bout their child the "first time" parents will be offensive and that wouldn't be the intention that a love one would be doing. Thanks for sharing and giving us the pointers of what to look for not to look for. I just love your vlogs. You have a beautiful family. Always remember to be prayed up daily when your opening your beautiful family to the world who would "try " and turn a beautiful and learning experience into something negative. I have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren from 1 year to 16 years old and your right they can be going in the right direction for growth and next thing you know it's going in another direction. I'm willing to learn and hear because I might be around someone and I want to know how to go bout approaching them. Once again thanks for sharing your life and family with us.

[@achantejanelle]

She did so well! The staff was great

[@Loveamandapatrice]

Y’all are such good parents.

[@shelikessports3704]

You carry this with grace and courage

[@nca4794]

Anne was having a good ole time! She is so adorable. Loved those little shoes too. 😍 Wow, wasn't expecting the second part of the video. How lucky is Anne, and all of us, to have a mother that is doing everything in her power to educate and empower. I really appreciate your emphasis on the absence of normal or typical behavior. My cousin's son was diagnosed as high-functioning autistic at 6 years old, after she realized that he was exhibiting social and emotional behaviors/responses that were atypical. Like you, she educated herself and had him evaluated a couple of times. Now she and her husband are better equipped in ensuring their son has all the tools he needs. And we're all learning ways to help support him. I've been watching your videos for a while and this one is definitely a favorite. Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. I'm looking forward to the next one and learning how to tell ppl to stfu... 🤣 I kid, I kid. 😉❤

[@lovelyl45]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips and topics. I know for sure this will help a lot of people.

[@Naeema311]

You’re an amazing mom and I’m inspired by your journey and love for your daughter. Thank you always for sharing your story ♥️♥️

[@shanac7440]

Anne did so good :) and you and your family are simply amazing.iblove your transparency and you approach your acceptance.xxx

[@maritzamoffett8021]

Girl! You are awesome. As you speak on all of the information in this video I am in awe at how well said, how well spoken, how much knowledge, how much comfort and love you show. You are beautiful. Your daughter is beautiful. Your family. Thank you so so much for these videos on this topic. It is needed for the world to see and listen. Thank you. All the best.

[@ShutokaJefferson]

Awesome video very informative. You and Anthony are doing great!

[@keniaperine6377]

This video was amazing!

[@tamcar04]

What a blessing that dentist office is!!

[@citrises]

Your amazing Vaughn. Anne is such a sweetie. With you and Anthony as her parents I know she will have the best life. 💕

[@tashacb3972]

25:00-26:32 is everything! Blessings and love

[@mssokajunkie5512]

Love the information you give. Anne is such a beautiful and loving child. Keep up the good work you and your family are doing with her.♥️♥️

[@Slimm_Sheedah1]

Awww ann is such a big girl now.❤️

[@JenniferKristin888]

Can I like this video 500 times! Especially the last minute when you spoke about how much you love your daughter and your role as her mom! 💕💜😊

[@joylynne8]

This was very informative. Anne did an excellent job! Thanks for sharing.

[@keynolivia]

Such an awesome series. We struggled with Selective Mutism early on and I didn’t know much at that time. Although my daughter is 11 now I still learn so much watching these Autism Mom vlogs. Thanks for sharing.

[@lachelle225]

Thank you for sharing and Anne I'm so proud of you 🤗😚

[@BrooklynLondoner]

That was beautifully put!

[@TheWarrenFamily]

Anne was amazing at the dentist visit! She did very good! Im hoping my 2 year old does well at her upcoming dentist visit! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@NeishaNineStarz]

Anne did amazing and the hygienist was great with her.

[@judinesimpson]

You are such a light in this world. Thank you so much for being you. I"m sure by you sharing your experiences and knowledge, it will help a lot of families. Your delivery is so peaceful and caring. love you and your family.

[@tishataray]

Just wanna say u are a big inspiration..and you sound so intelligent and well researched. May God bless you Miss Vaughn. You are a great mom and your daughter is beautiful

[@S.NikkiKellz]

Thank you so much for your openness. I’m not a mom, but I remember watching your vlogs thinking to myself, “I think they may need to speak with someone,” but of course I realized that I’m only seeing a small fraction of their lives so I dare not say anything. I LOVE yours and Anthony’s approach. You recognize that there will need to be some special accommodations necessary, but also that there are some things she will have to get used to. And doing so at an early age will definitely balance her. It also helps you all as parents not create a bubble for her to live in; meaning you have to live in that bubble as well. I’m looking forward to seeing the video about what not to say. Oh...and I almost forgot....Anne did SOOOOOO well at the dentist. I was watching like a proud internet auntie!

[@Nightnurse2U]

Absolutely brilliant video, learnt so much 🙏🏾

[@belindabillingsley1719]

Vaughn, this is such a touching vlog. Your positive outlook was so heartfelt. You are a BEAUTIFUL person and exceptional mother. Anne is so blessed to have you, and Anthony as her parents. May God continue to bless you all; I know He will because he blessed and entrusted you with Anne. ❤🙏

[@faithiskey07]

Excellent job at the dentist Anne!! Vaughn you are truly doing a tremendous job!!!

[@iammekkb]

I haven't even watched all of the video, can I just say right now that you are a totally awesome mom, thank you for allowing us to see a mom take care of business when it comes to her child. You are so great and Anne is so blessed, thank you very much for allowing us in.

[@k_bcurlymb8080]

You are awesome! A sheer inspiration!

[@jmomshari1]

Watching your vlogs have helped me..as a new autism mom it has been very hard but it is very comforting to see u working so hard for your daughter as a mom we wanna protect and love our kids and seem that with kids on the spectrum there so misunderstood and it can be very frustrating at times to explain why your child is maybe a little different than others kids while still trying to make them feel and seem normal like everyone else.. thank you for these vlogs because there so real and informative to moms like myself .. I appreciate this and your doing such a great job with Anne ..

[@tashataylor8242]

Anne did such a good job.

[@Lina-kj7le]

I love your channel I’m a mom to a 7 month old boy and this video made me emotional, you are such a great mommy to Anne. The part where you said you only want her to have a beautiful life was felt on a deep level. Much love to you and your beautiful fam also why is Anne growing so fast !! Almost 3 time flies