Autistic Boy Gets New Surprise Bed! His REACTION is Priceless

Simon has Mild Autism, and he's been sleeping in a dog bed. Now it's time for a new bed! He's not expecting this!
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[@jerrolinstarlin7090]

Ezra helping adam build the bed is so cute

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed :-) Ezra was such a good little helper 💕

[@tobyisaracoon]

Simon is becoming such a talker how adorable

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️ agreed 😊

[@nathanjw940]

Ezra really tries to be involved. I can tell he's a smart kid it's sad he struggles communicating because I see so many moments he shows he knows a lot more than people realize. Simon is growing up so fast lately. It's so awesome to see that you are trusting that growth and setting him up to be more independent. You are pushing him to keep growing

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes. Very true. Ezra does understand a lot more than we give him credit for. We need to remember that. Thank you for the reminder

[@patrickdionsmith7238]

Cool new big boy bed for Simon, I actually sleep in my first ever bed, purchased in 1982 by my parents because they needed the crib for my brother, and because I showed them that I could get out of it a few weeks earlier and that scared my parents, the bed is a full twin sized bed, made out of real wood, even as an adult, I have a toddler style side on it, I always felt safer with that and lots of kids with Autism could feel safer with that, if Simon doesn't sleep well consider just adding a toddler guard rail on the side, it won't stop him from getting out of bed, but would make him feel secure at night, I also sleep with extra weight on my feet and a few large comforters, one of my aunt used one of them during her pregnancy, its extra long and comfy.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is a good idea. We should get him a rail on the side. Thank you for sharing

[@user-eg8ht4im6x]

That’s so lovely, Simons excitement at getting his new bed, and Ezra seemed like his new sheets, lovely to see them so excited.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, fun to get them a better set up. 😊

[@littlejonathorn6860]

You guys are so great with all your kids Holly and Adam. I think the Boys like their beds.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! They have been enjoying their beds!

[@emilygenerallee9071]

Wow! A new bed for Simon! 🤩

[@7Aheadfamily]

yes! He loves sleeping in it

[@ralph4720]

Congratulations on the big boy bed Simon,!! We all need new beds here I'm gonna see if Ivan wants a car-bed because he don't sleep in his he's always with me on an air mattress

[@7Aheadfamily]

new beds are exciting!

[@malicemew]

Cute bed, love the Lightning McQueen sheets!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! 🤗

[@user-zj6yh7oc2p]

It's so good to see Ezra patiently help his father. These little things mean a lot to autistic parents. Simon is getting his own bed. That's so cool. I hope he gets completely independent in his life.

[@7Aheadfamily]

It really meant a lot that he wanted to help make the bed and help put things together. It was over all, a good experience

[@user-zj6yh7oc2p]

@@7Aheadfamily how did you guys train Simon to sleep on her own. My daughter wakes up at night and looks for me. I have to comfort her a lot. Does Simon have any sleep issues?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Every now and then he will have a little trouble getting to sleep, like last night. 😊 but, for the most part, he does pretty well because he’s so tired I think. He is in school or therapy from 9 AM until 7 PM, which really tuckers him out. We have a routine of singing him a little song or two before bed and prayers and usually that is enough.

[@FurbyFan-bx5bd]

@@7Aheadfamily Be Calm on Ahway Island is just what Simon needs instead of you two singing a song!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Think so huh. 😊

[@tamaraanderson7260]

What great beds! They are so cute! I love how Ezra helped Adam, and seeing how happy they both were!!

[@thomasschoeck9080]

This reminds me of how much I enjoyed helping my father build an old-style fence in the front yard like what they have at Old Sturbridge Village. This was when I first learned how to use a hammer and nails (with my father’s help). I was (I think) a year younger than Ezra at the time so I was fairly close to him in age back then. My recollection of my age at the time could be off by as much as a year in either direction, though. I have a good memory for events but I sometimes need to ask my parents or my sister about when they happened. It felt very good to help him with that project.

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s so cool that you have that memory, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@thomasschoeck9080]

@@7Aheadfamily That reminds me maybe Ezra can begin to learn how to do outdoor projects like this. He is about the right age for it. Maybe start by getting him a toy toolkit with a plastic hammer, a plastic screwdriver, etc. at a toy store (or perhaps online) so he can first get a basic idea of what the tools do. Don’t let the fact that Ezra has not finished his toilet training yet stop you from introducing him to activities like this. When I worked on that fence with my father I was still finishing my own toilet training. Working on an outdoor project with his father can be a good way for him to learn some new skills. Also if he does this without a diaper on and is well-fed and well-hydrated his father can watch for any pauses in the work and point out without any punishment or judgement if anything is happening (as it were) so that Ezra can become more aware of what his body is doing and what it looks and feels like when his body takes care of anything on its own (as it were). I was a bit of a late toilet trainer myself (I was almost in first grade before I was mostly daytime trained (even though I was already in underwear almost all the time by kindergarten)). In short my parents had to deal with at least a good year of accidents before I really started to get there during the day in any meaningful way. You’ll probably notice that Ezra will take at least that long but if you keep working on it and only put a diaper on him when it is absolutely necessary he should hopefully finish training in the next year or two. Also you can probably keep Ezra in regular underwear on long car rides if you have him sit on some folded bath towels with something plastic underneath or an old sweatshirt with something plastic underneath. There will be some extra laundry for the next year or two but in the end it should eventually pay off. You may also want to consider a toilet training watch for Ezra. These can remind him to use the toilet at certain preset intervals such as every 30 minutes,60 minutes,90 minutes,2 hours, or 3 hours. This could be useful if you can find one with either a replaceable battery or a rechargeable one with enough charge cycles over its lifetime. If this is not practical you may be able to install a free or cheap app on his iPad that can do the same thing if you have not already done this. By the way as soon as Ezra starts feeling better you can reintroduce him to the toilet (if you haven’t already). Don’t worry; Even though Ezra seems to be taking a break from his toilet training while he is sick you won’t be starting over completely from scratch even if it looks that way at first. He will remember what to do again before too long (maybe even in the first one to two weeks after his toilet training resumes) I hope Ezra feels better soon.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for all the great tips and advice ❤️. Appreciate it.

[@ericlee6495]

Hey 👋 7 ahead family I got new bed when I was born 😊❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️

[@carstorm85]

When I was younger 7ish to 12ish I also had a cars (movie) themed bed set (and bedroom some too. I still have a poster in my room from back then!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Fun! Simon's cousin loves Lighting McQueen too. He's in high school but still has a shelf with is many red shiny cars.

[@TentoesMe]

So cute seeing Ezra help with the screws. We went to a big store to find a new bed for Tentoes. I got to pick. I picked it because the turned wood posts on the headboard looked like police lights. I used it till I left home for college.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s so awesome that you got to pick your bed! I don’t think many kids get that opportunity. 😊

[@FurbyFan-bx5bd]

I love Simon's bed! I love Cars just like him and Ezra. Also a new vehicle episode from Be Calm on Ahway Island came out yesterday. It's called In A Fix. It's about Gabby the Flower Delivery Truck and her driver Jordan, delivering a bouquet of flowers to Teresa's house when suddenly, something unexpected happens when they are halfway to Teresa's house. See what happens in the episode when Simon and Ezra watch it during their naptime or bedtime, and please do a video of it. You never did my video, and I've been waiting weeks for it. I'm counting on you two to make the whole video! Edit: Is Simon or Ezra potty trained? Do either one of them wear pull ups training pants?

[@7Aheadfamily]

When you say we never did your video, what video are you referring to? If you suggested a video O am sure we put it on our list, but remind me again what you want us to make? Also Simon is potty trained, but ezra is not yet. We are still trying to teach him.

[@FurbyFan-bx5bd]

@@7Aheadfamily here's what I'm asking you to want to make. It's Ezra and Simon listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island. I'd like to see them listen to either Road Rescue, or In A Fix. That's what I was talking to you about. :)

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Eva1983ize]

Maybe next year Ezra will also get a new bed, a bed just like Simon's.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That would be awesome. Let's hope for that!

[@thomasschoeck9080]

It’s good that Simon already has his own bed. I went from a toddler bed (that was more like a large crib than a traditional bed) after I turned four and before I turned five to a twin size bed. Now that Simon has a new bed this means he can get out of bed if he is thirsty during the night (for example). Maybe soon Simon will be ready for a new set of pajamas that he can take off by himself if he needs to. Also if he either learns how to take a diaper off and put it back on or wears something like a pullup at night the bed can be protected (especially if it has a mattress protector (I couldn’t tell if it has one in this video)) but he will still be able to use the toilet if he wakes up in time and if he wants to use it during the night. Three years old (or even the early (to mid?) fours) is a bit young for nighttime toilet training but it may not be to early to give him the choice if he (even just very occasionally) wakes up when he needs to “go”. Also, I don’t know if Simon is afraid of the dark (I was especially around his age) but if he is a night light might help. This might also help with his night-time toilet training over the next couple of years or so. It’s also good to see that Simon and Ezra both liked their surprises. I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I first got my twin size bed I eventually liked it but it took anywhere from a few nights to a week to get used to (if not a bit longer).

[@7Aheadfamily]

Very great thoughts and ideas! Thank you for sharing ❤️. Thankfully this house actually has a bunch of automatic night lights which are awesome. 😊

[@user-wo6py8yf4d]

Aww

[@7Aheadfamily]

Good day. 😊

[@catiehays3361]

Ezra covering his ears so much shows how sensitive he is 2 sound. Do you have the noise canceling headphones 4 him & not the kind that play music, the kind that block sound??

[@7Aheadfamily]

We ordered him some that should be good. We'll do a video about it when we get them

[@BODUKE3201]

The first real bed brand new that I can remember was my 6th bday along with a brand new desk, dresser and mirror. Only sad part was I had to wait a whole week before dad could put them together cause we were moving a week later.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Interesting. Thank you so much for sharing!☺️

[@saralojacono-evans8992]

I slept in my old crib with one of the railings taken off until my dad built me my twin bed. I was probably about five or six I don’t remember

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@Aileen53]

How reaction is so cute❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, can’t go wrong with a Cars bedspread, right. 😊

[@Aileen53]

@@7Aheadfamily Simon is pretty good with communication I’m impressed

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes! He has been improving so much lately. He’s in schooling or therapy from 9 o’clock in the morning till 7 o’clock at night, he loves it 😊, and it’s really paying off I believe.

[@derekkhan802]

I love both of their reactions, so cute ❤🎉🎉 congrants for Simon getting a bigger bed 😊 I always enjoy watching your videos ❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️ we appreciate it 😊

[@thomasschoeck9080]

It’s an important milestone. I still remember when I got my twin size bed some time between age four and five.

[@7Aheadfamily]

You do have an incredible memory. 😊

[@IL0V3PIZZ4]

When I see Simon happy for his new bed it makes me happy😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️

[@Tocarj]

Omg so cool

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@aminta1am]

So sweet congratulations boys ! New beds! Ezra sweet 💤 sleep Simon . Great job

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you 🤗

[@JonBrase]

I'm not sure I actually remember sleeping in anything but a normal bed. I have memories going back to the time that I would have been sleeping in a crib, but by the time that I have memories of bedtime specifically, I was in a normal bed. I do remember when me and my brother got a bunk bed, and we kept using those bunks as individual beds for years after we moved to separate rooms.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s awesome! Mark and Benson are actually using Adam‘s bunkbeds from when he was a kid still. 😊 they don’t make them like they used to. 😊

[@cherylparkinson6136]

Ezra melts my heart ❤ Simon so cute 🥰

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️. I appreciate you watching and commenting ❤️

[@iesha3703]

Love this! ❤ Ezra is so excited awesome great job everyone!! 😎💯

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks! ❤️

[@darkchipz3016]

I love both beds!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! Yes, they are both good ones. 😊

[@joahniepr]

I have to laugh when seen Ezra expression when seen he got Cars too. He was happy had no idea what to do with that, laid down and then was like everything was normal. (Yes it happens to me, thats why I noticed) When dad kept with the same question he was ignoring him like, yes I like it shup up, stop been so overlyexcited about it.(I feel that way too when people around me are like that and it makes no sense why they keep at it) Simon on the other hand was happy but his entire attention was to the theme of the bed, Cars. So he just kept talking about it. When he is able to talk in more full sentences he's gonna annoy people with the same things over and over and over again 😊 ( Example at Christmas I got a Ken with a working radio that had the same music. I took that, not the Ken, with me to visit my grandfather and kept making my own music over and over again. There was other family memebers there too and they complained to my parents, so I was told but I would do it just not as much until it got taken away. Then I was bored.) Sorry about the long post. Seeing their reactions and the constant question and reaction the rest of you have reminded me of the '🙄' ugh feeling I have always gotten in that same situation. My mom still does the same to me and I'm now 39.

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤣😂 thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️ yes, I can see that coming with Simon. 😊

[@tinatonz-eu8py]

Super cute

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@galileasalamanca3129]

Maravilloso ❤❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@user-ew7gz3mh7t]

She's annoying, and she still needs a safety bed. She's not safe at night. She has nightmares and she has sleep walking problems. So she can't get it real bad yet. But she is soon she's getting better. I'm so happy for your three year old son

[@7Aheadfamily]

I'm sorry that it's been tough. With Ezra, he still needs his safety bed.

[@freedom5329]

I skipped the video to see the new bed

[@7Aheadfamily]

So exciting right! Hopefully the rest of the video is also worth watching though. 😊

[@TheQuietpanda]

My pearants also did this type of thing but I hated to because they did it without asking or telling my and I wasn't able to sleep for nearly a month because of it 😢 I hope he likes it

[@7Aheadfamily]

I'm sorry that it wasn't a positive experience for you. I understand how surprises can be negative.

[@TheQuietpanda]

@@7Aheadfamily now im used to the new bed its nice but it took quite a wile for the to happen sadly

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnGoslinn]

Great surprise for both! Ezra is so calm. Is it because of the illness or something else?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, he’s been sick for a little bit 🙁. We’re hoping he gets over things soon. When he gets sick and usually takes him quite a while to get better.

[@thomasschoeck9080]

@@7AheadfamilyAround Ezra’s age I would have almost no energy every time a I had cold or a sinus infection (for example).

[@7Aheadfamily]

It seems that is the same with Ezra. He has no energy when he’s sick.

[@catiehays3361]

He may need the lil railing u can add 2 the side so he won't fall out out!! They are pretty cheap at walmart..

[@7Aheadfamily]

that is a good idea. thanks

[@mrprogamer3070]

Hi ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Hello! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@45K39luv]

Does ezra have epilepsy any chance or have sezures? BTW LOVE UR VIDEOS 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Not that we've seen. Thankfully we haven't seen any seizures. Thank you! So happy you found our channel

[@jkka1477]

I have questions about Ezra. 1) I remember you saying he struggles with coordination. does that mean he’s dyspraxic? 2) why do you think Ezra has OCD? Is it because he is so particular about perfection? 3) What’s wrong with him? (I am talking illness) I also have a question about Simon. I know you said that Ezra has apraxia, does Simon have it too? cuz that might explain why he was or maybe still is a late talker.

[@7Aheadfamily]

First question he’s not officially diagnosed with that. Second question yes, he is very particular about organizing many things. ❤️. Third question. We are not sure what he is sick with, he has had a runny nose, fever, I believe he’s getting better now though thankfully ❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

And the question with Simon, no, I don’t believe he has apraxia of speech. His speech is coming along,

[@thomasschoeck9080]

@@7Aheadfamily That’s good to know.

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@thomasschoeck9080]

It looks like Ezra is starting to understand the word “no” and how to follow directions. Maybe he can come along a bit more both socially and cognitively if he has some developmentally appropriate building projects that he can work on with another person who is older than he is.

[@7Aheadfamily]

He is learning😊

[@nicolezobel426]

i am trying to find out what the black and grey bed that he was using is and where i can find one! anyone have any ideas??

[@7Aheadfamily]

We have the link right here!🩷🩷

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra’s Bed - www.rehabmart.com/product/haven-high-side-safety-bed-with-full-mesh-walls-47587.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSUCCD222Hs8NFtCly-5Rhj2B965f3e3GUk8iTMVnlb5wkbXoR7i4xwaAojoEALw_wcB

[@nicolezobel426]

@@7Aheadfamily I’m actually talking about the smaller black one! Our Toddler is level 3 ASD and I have tried everything and waiting on approval for a cubby or somthing similar to that but the smaller black one that Ezra was using might do the trick right now!! Please help lol

[@7Aheadfamily]

This one? amzn.to/3WamrEv

[@TraciMartin]

Just curious, how many people like/d being ticked. I was traumatized by my dad who assumed my laughter meant I liked it. I worry about non-verbal kids being tickled.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is true. We tried to look out for that for sure. One thing that we noticed is that Ezra’s will get jealous if he sees his dad, tickle Simon. So we figure that is a good sign that he likes to be tickled. He also will grab my hand after I have tickled him and put it back where I tickle him as if asking me to do that again. We are very aware that he can’t tell us how he feels so we try our best to interpret his behavior, the best we can.

[@Savayacat1962]

I got my first bed when I was 7 years old and my first bedroom when I was 11 10:19

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing!❤️