Easy-to-Use Calming Strategies for Autism

[@MyCosmicFantasy]

I have very high functioning autism. Most people cannot tell I have it but when I get upset or have meltdowns it's very very hard. I'm much better at it now (I'm 20) than I was when I was a Kid. My parents never put me through therapy and honestly I feel like if I would have had a therapist like you as a kid I'd be in a much better position today. Thank you for your contribution sir, you're a blessing to humanity.

[@mrspiggylovespiggys]

h

[@l.w.tomaso6277]

I was thinking the same way and i am 31 and struggle with meltdowns still. Much better than three years ago but my husband and i are running out of ideas for me. We have thought of vreating a room for me, but we rent and have no spaces. Any suggestions on helping an adult? I flap like that girl and im overstimulated easily. I have small stim tools but it doesnt help when im passed that stage.

[@jackmuller5478]

meltdowns = overflow of sensory input, true?

[@trishakatz386]

I feel the same way.

[@carolwiley7116]

L.W. Tomaso I know how you feel and it is very hard I've had a very rough time with my episodes especially in school because I get picked on and taunted by other students but there are some ways that help me maybe you could try some of them for me stuffed animals usually help with the stress and anxiety when I'm overwhelmed or sometimes coloring and drawing helps while listening to symphony or nature sounds I personally think the best way to help control yourself is with anything that makes you feel happy and safe it actually seems to work well for most it was very helpful for my best friend who also has the same problems as me I hope my advice is helpful for you and things become a little more easier as well.

[@roxnboys3]

I have no words to express how much I appreciate this approach.. all kids deserve to be treated with patience and respect.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks Roxanne. I appreciate your kind words.

[@GD-xc4wg]

So true

[@rileyspsychology485]

THIS!! As an autistic person, i see so much disinformation surrounding my neurotype and how people are supposed to deal with us the "right way", but this is by far the best i've seen because it actually caters towards our needs! Bravo sir, you're an absolute champion 👏🏻 many thanks from myself and the autistic community

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Wow! That means so much to me. Thank you for your perspective!

[@Tony-ts3ip]

This reminds me of my daughter so much. Thank you for the advice :)

[@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr]

@@RyanJuddMusic Thank you for helping us.

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@SweetBrownGirl]

I'm not autistic, but I agree...this is the best one I've seen!

[@RibbitRanita]

This honestly made me cry. My brother is autistic, he's now more high functioning but it use to be a nightmare. With all the therapy, nurses, and bullying it sometimes freaked him out, and it drove him done a path for a while of no motivation. Now he is A LOT more motivated with art! :)

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad that he found an outlet in art!!!

[@waynetomney9610]

This also made me shed a tear and I’m not really an emotional person these days. We are at the very beginning of a diagnosis for our nearly 5 year old son, heartbreaking but you are an inspiration

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@The_Apollo_Show]

I cried too.

[@HigoIndico]

What you meant to say is "He's now more high masking".

[@emilymorris864]

As a mom of three autistic kids, I was so moved by this. We start music therapy next week

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks for sharing, Emily! Wow, three kids with autism. Never a dull moment, huh!?! I hope you have a wonderful experience with music therapy!!! If you would like any of my music therapy products, I will happily gift them to you. Just let me know! [e-mail] www.therhythmtree.com/store

[@emilymorris864]

Ryan ! Thanks so much for this kind offer. We gratefully accept. I will have a look at your site ! The oldest is six and the twins are 3 (both recently diagnosed) They are amazing and I am the luckiest mom to have them 😍 You are contributing to the community in such a beautiful way!

[@stephenziga2319]

Thanks, Emily. Hope the good lord gives you strength. I'm Autism SD-Level 1, former known as High Functioning Autism. The low energy levels from hypersensitivity to light, sound, and heat are emmense. I'm 39 now and was very good in school, exceptional in mathematics and physics. But the social anxiety, stress in being in a croud, and delay in back and forth verbal communication made me socially withdraw throughout school years.

[@stephenziga2319]

Thanks, Emily. Hope the good lord gives you strength. I'm Autism SD-Level 1, former known as High Functioning Autism. The low energy levels from hypersensitivity to light, sound, and heat are emmense. I'm 39 now and was very good in school, exceptional in mathematics and physics. But the social anxiety, stress in being in a croud, and delay in back and forth verbal communication made me socially withdraw throughout school years.

[@emilymorris864]

@@stephenziga2319 - I definitely need all the strength he has got to give me :) Mine would likely fit in a similar category to yourself . My husband is also autistic . 💓 They are my world!

[@shawnakay9013]

I've been working in special Ed for years and this brought me to tears, you're amazing!

[@DebbieDooKidsTV]

I feel the same way... :)

[@motherlove8565]

Ryan Judd hi

[@shaun_rambaran]

The bubbles, right?

[@MrUltimaPro]

@@shaun_rambaran great to help with toilet time aswell frustration and pain being constipating I do this for my son he blows bubbles to help him with his bowel movements

[@jmb8370]

Same!

[@simplyvince1744]

This is really beautiful to watch. I like the idea of meeting a kid where they're at and turning therapy into something fun that they can actually enjoy and get genuine immediate value out of.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Well said! Thank you!

[@emmymirgaux8912]

Yeh

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@Maplemoon48]

@Kirsten Donaho this is spam btw, copy and pasted several times in this comment section! let's all report it so we don't have misinfo on here!

[@jessicacampbell221]

It’s so cute but it’s really good 😢👍🏻😊❤😊😂

[@shayicompres599]

It's hard, breaks my heart to see my son when he is upset and apparently I can't help him...😭 But I'll never ever give up, he is my mission, definitely. 💙

[@CurrentCloseth-UAE]

I love that.." my mission". 💝.

[@shayicompres599]

@@CurrentCloseth-UAE 😉

[@angeleydrian]

My son has autism too,and we will never give up neither,music has helped us o lot,good luck to you and you son

[@shayicompres599]

@@angeleydrian thanks !🤗

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hang in there and keep trying!

[@stassitaylor7799]

What a gentle and caring man. I want peace and happiness for this child.

[@redscrochetedstuff3266]

I have high functioning autism. I dont know why, but this made me feel really happy. I wasn't even having a melt down.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I’m so happy to hear that!

[@stephaniemcgrail6036]

@@redscrochetedstuff3266 me too

[@Ddaee1580]

as a person on the spectrum i really do wish that i had somebody like this when i was younger, i never really had this kind of support system and i always had to calm myself from a young age which i think made things a lot worse than they could have been. this video itself calms me doen a lot

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

[@richardphieler7737]

Autism the world is to Crazy and heavy for me

[@richardphieler7737]

For the girl ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@confidenceokeke7133]

@@RyanJuddMusic My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

I have to say I am very impressed. She ended up interacting far more than I initially though she would. She was even pausing her hand movements a bit to play pat-a-cake. You are clearly in the right line of work!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much Carole! I appreciate that.

[@stephaniemcgrail6036]

Me too

[@breannaspringer8947]

I’m high functioning. In a few years, I want to adopt a child on the spectrum. It’s always fun to watch videos like this. Helps to prepare me. 🤗

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing that Breanna!

[@annailles8625]

If you make any family vlogs I would definitely watch them!

[@hazel3390]

please talk to fellow autistic adults, we never get listened to (:

[@kysscum111]

@Azim Premji Ok

[@kysscum111]

@Alexander Mike Ok.

[@claire123claire]

You are so good with her :) it's brilliant how you seem to instinctively know what she wants and how to soothe her

[@GabriellaVolpe]

I agree with Clare. You have a gift with children - it often brings tears to my eyes, ***** ! This video exudes more than you just trying to "figure out" this precious girl's needs. This transcends what most adults can work through with children - it's truly magical.

[@claire123claire]

I hope to be a music therapist myself one day, but first I am going into teaching music to neurotypical children, then teaching SEN children, and then I want to do my masters in Music Therapy slightly later in life. It's a wonderful career :)

[@roz805]

You demonstrated a great "less is more" strategy. Thanks!

[@myribunt5261]

This is so respectful and beautiful. I really appreciate when people treat people with disabilities like a human and someone if value. Thank you so so much x

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're so very welcome, Myri! I appreciate your kind words. 🙏

[@miriammaldonado7848]

Thank God there's plenty of miracle workers, teaching children like this beautiful girl to grow out some issues...it's about patience, love, knowledge and commitment. God bless you all.

[@65022785]

I agree with you

[@kelsey2864]

You are a very gentle person. My son has severe non verbal autism. He just turned 7. We are also incredibly fortunate to have the four therapists we do.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you Kelsey! I'm so glad that you have a great team!

[@melricho6934]

i love the blowing bubbles strategy. it has worked amazingly with many children i work with who happen to have autism

[@vedamurrell1621]

Q

[@mohaklondhe]

Mel, my niece is diagnosed with Autism. She is 2.7 yrs old. Can she be normal?

[@lukbomr.3112]

@@mohaklondhe no, Just accept it. But she can be better.

[@aaronhouston6539]

yeah my son loves his bubbles

[@abigailstrauss2608]

As someone who researches autism and then provides aid in the classroom to children with disabilities, it's always good to know alternative ways to communicate with children that don't necessarily apply to children without disabilities. Even though I don't use music, this video really gave me some great ideas to use with the kids. Thanks for posting this!

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@AliciaHouseMusic]

Hi Ryan! I came across your videos recently when I was researching music therapy as a possible career choice. I'm currently doing my undergrad degree in music education with a minor in psychology and am seriously considering a masters in music therapy. I just want you to know that you've been a huge inspiration to me. Seeing you work with these kids just makes me tear up. Keep doing what you're doing and thank you for all of the time and love that you put into what you do. I can only hope I become half the music therapist you are!

[@dianetebou2360]

As se s

[@countrygirl-nu7kl]

I'm reading this 5 yrs later. How has your journey gone?

[@AliciaHouseMusic]

@@countrygirl-nu7kl Wow this notification brought me back several years! So cool to reflect on how far I've come. I now own a private therapy practice in Canada, and I am licensed to work as both a music therapist and a counsellor. I support kids, teens, young adults, and families with a range of healthcare concerns. I am planning to apply to my PhD in clinical psychology next fall. Love my job!

[@countrygirl-nu7kl]

@@AliciaHouseMusic Wow!!! good for you! so glad I thought to ask and a big thanks for responding!!

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@rozvojhrou3936]

Dear Ryan, I am an autism professional (certified Son-rise program child facilitator) and I have just loved this video. It helped me so much to. Your energy is just so calming and I am glad you are not forceing the girl into anything and helping with here sensory regulation (versus ignoring it and force the child into our activity. Thank you.

[@jonnygius4028]

A child is the most amazing piece of life. So to see people help them in any way. Is a full out smile upon my face and heart. Thank you for that. I have so much hope, and will never give up

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you, Jonny! I love what you're saying here!

[@72493]

Oh my god. I’m a teacher assistant and I noticed one of the kids was showing signs of autism. So I looked up “how to help students with autism” and this video was great!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I'm so glad that you liked it!

[@thewitchskitchen]

that was really beautiful, and moving thank you, I'm only just realising I'm on the spectrum, at 57, and I could immediately feel how peaceful and calming you are. As someone visually triggered, I'd love also to see some beautiful soft furnishings and plants in the room to feel even calmer.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing that! I love the idea of some soft furnishings and plants!

[@annaliseargento9786]

I'm a music education major, and personally, I LOVE the way you interacted with her, and from how the both of you responded, it seems like you have been working with her for a while. All the strategies you are using seem like they can be very applicable to the classroom in some way, which is great!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you SO much Annalise! I really appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughtful feedback.

[@squanus2866]

This brought happy tears to my eyes! I can't get enough of your lovely vibe as the session began. I also love the softness of your eyes and facial expression. I'm a beginning behavior therapist myself, and I work with children on the autism spectrum. I'm so inspired by your calmness and delivery... sometimes I want to get straight to some directions or talking as the session begins to redirect stressed clients, but now I'm totally reminded of the power of tranquility and calm, and have some new inspiration not to overcompensate and become anxious in my own sessions. TL;DR: You are changing the world!!!!

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@whehwr]

getting this recommended to me now my little brother has been struggling with heightened anxiety these days (he hates brushing his teeth, showering, even eating sometimes) is such a blessing. Thank you, can’t wait to try this out

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You’re welcome! I hope it helps!!!

[@malimali9530]

Such a delicate orchestra the sensory system is along with an overloaded moment to begin with.... It's moving to so see a non parent entity have the sincere attentiveness I so search for in a therapist. Your heart ...is beautiful.thank you for caring about our children, sincerely .

[@malimali9530]

...:*;*:....

[@joebittman5039]

Beautiful comment Mali.I think everyone in life looks for a partner like that therapist..calm,supportive and yes,childlike too.Feeling like children is the key to knowing God.

[@MarkDiSciullo]

“Non-parent entity”? Is that some new kind of “woke-speak”?

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

This is helpful! I shared with one of my clients who has a son with autism. I think blowing bubbles is a great way to encourage kids to calm down. The bubbles are distracting and calming in and of themselves. Then you add a caring therapist into the mix and rapport building and the child is likely to respond positively. I continue to see some teachers, occupational therapists, and parents overload the child too soon as a result of not understanding how to stimulate interest without talking, directives, or rules. I have made this mistake in the past myself. With greater knowledge, it becomes apparent that kids on the spectrum, especially those on the lower end, need to approach stressful tasks with a relaxed muscle body and mindset.

[@staceyhoaglundadvocate9091]

I have a son with autism and I'm glad that we "seem" to be getting more info out there to the public about ASD. I try to help others through videos on my channel in learning more about ASD and their parents. I'm the president of the Autism Society of Florida and we're working hard to have the voices of people with autism guide us as we determine where our efforts needs to be. Thank you for this piece.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Wow! Stacey, that means so much to me!!! Yes, videos are an amazing educational tool! Thank you for watching and sharing. 🙏

[@theravenskeeper2849]

Hi Ryan. My name is skylar. I'm 17 and I have autism. But I am lucky enough to be very high functioning. Watching you help this girl, dispite her "disability" made me cry. It made me so happy. Now only becuase there are people like you who help people like us, but because you were able to, I guess, "get to her level", and made her have such positive feedback towards you.

[@theravenskeeper2849]

WARNING SUPER LONG IM SORRY!!! well, i have to thank you more. You are an amazing human being. by what i see in your videos, you show so much respect, love, and care for all. no matter what someones obsticles, such as autism in this case, you are able to see them as another beautiful person. i think that you realize that some people have challenges, possibly even different than youve personally experenced, and youre able to push that to the side to reveal the true person underneath. i did not rewatch this video as i am responding, but i remember very clearly how calm, understanding, gentile, and how amazing you are. and its giving me that urge to cry again lol. i wish i could be like you. at least accepting of others when i was a child, and even now i still find it hard. when i was in elementary school i was put in special ed because i had adhd and oppasitional defiance disorder, and i was really mean, loud, i swore a lot and threw tantrums a lot. (i was only JUST recentally diagnosed to be on the spectrum). but as i was saying, there was this boy, Clion, who had, i guess moderate autism. he wasnt throwing fits but he was always talking to himself and his action figures. he would also stare at me and follow me around. i was so mean to him, and other kids (even this one boy who had such difficulty walking, and was always really nice to me, but i was always mean to him). but Clion drove me bonkers. i wanted to hurt him because he drove me crazy so much. and i guess i didnt really understand the whole 'autism' thing. and looking back, 1, it couldve been foreshadowing (lol) because maybe he knew i was autistic too, while no one else did. and 2, i realize how hard it is just for ME to connect with people and make friends, and he was less functioning than i was/am, so i cant even imagine how he felt or feels now. and ive always had so much trouble at school, where the teachers refused to help me in any way because i was "too smart and can figure it out herself". and thats the struggle im still to this day dealing with. i was going to try to get my HSED (like a GED) at a local collage and my school REFUSED to sign off on it because "i am fully capible of doing it. and i have better grades than 70 % of the school". i had C's and D's. i feel like i need to be rocking back and forth in a corner drooling for someone to help me. but they wont. they only see how "smart" i am. just because im smart doesnt mean i wont ever need help! but, i started getting depression in 7th grade, when i was 14. ive been institutionalised for depression and suicide attempts in the past. ive self harmed, and ive never really been in a good place, emotionally and mentally. and maybe now... now that ive been diagnosed, something will change. i want to embrase it. ive started a blog on tumblr and im trying to start a channel on youtube about autism and stuff. its called THEAUSSIEINMYSKY . and really, i have only three reasons i am not dead yet. 1, my dog. 2, books. ive always loved to read. i taught myself to do it actually. and 3, JACKSEPTICEYE. i look forward to seeing his videos. he always puts a smile on my face when nothing and noone else can. hes my inspiration. my hero. my everything. i would love to talk to him. let him know how thankfull i am for him. i want to be friends with him. he would be the biggest supporter in my life. but i dont really think he would want to talk to someone like me... im sorry to tell you all of this, but the point i want to make is, is that you can change the lives of so many people if you keep doing what youre doing. you can make such a huge difference. and i support you. and I hope you continue to be this wonderful and selfless being until the day you die.

[@joebittman5039]

Skylar Leigh ..well said Skylar..I'm with you all the way.I can't say it enough..ask God and His comforter ,the Holy Spirit into your life.It's beyond our understanding ,but God is the best comforter of all.Ask Him into your life and watch what happens.If it wasn't true I wouldn't have mentioned it....all my best and love to you,Joe

[@farhanboy144]

hi i am a father of a 14 years old autistic boy. From 6 years ago he has a very strange behavior that i really can't explain properly. He has apparently no sensitivity to sounds as he never complains that a sound is bothering him but for example he is playing games suddenly he starts crying and saying my ear is reading then he starts a kind of ritual a series of repeating actions he goes to the bathroom making sounds with his tongue, speaking with himself something like " farhan, farhan, you can, you have to be strong " (farhan is his name). Then he starts shouting and crying and says no, no, i couldn't i couldn't and saying repeatedly " why my ears cant read" then he goes to his mother and says kiss my ears, eyes and face so he becomes good. after that he again goes to bathroom and again do the same, this process is going on for several hours till he comes and says it is finished i am oky. Then he is normal for an hour or two and again the same happens. We give him respridone abd flovaxamin. These days his condition is more worse than two months ago. now as you are on the spectrum please tell me what dows he feel and what makes him do this behavior? thank you. if any one else can help please

[@olgacruz3000]

My 4 year old son was just diagnosed with ASD and were looking forward to his therapy and this made me cry. You’re an amazing therapist and people like you deserve more appreciation in this world.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you! Best of luck to you and your son!

[@nim3408]

As a grandfather and, grand uncle of two young men with autism...I find this helpful AND, heart warming.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you for sharing that!!!

[@itsvicious6116]

I like to think I'm a solid man and I can do anything I put my mind to. You had me in tears brother. Thank GOD you are here for these children who need a little more focus and time than others. Man of year in book. Thank you so much

[@PPinkzmusic]

As a parent of a son who has Autism I thank you for your commitment and dedication. Last year I returned to school to finish my degree in Music Education. This semester I enrolled in an education class on diversity and inclusion and came across your video. It is so touching to see how engaged you are with your students.I applaud you!! ❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free,......,.,...........

[@tabbyd2592]

i appreciate people like you so much this brought tears to my eyes i have a 3 year old that been diagnosed with autism and were about to start his journey with his theropy this gives me more ways to help interact in the right ways for him

[@motherlove8565]

Ryan Judd hi please reply

[@wtfarethesehandles]

as someone on the spectrum i’m very grateful to have had support like this when i was a kid. you’re awesome at handling meltdowns!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you, George! That means a lot to me.

[@bethhughes4709]

I have Asperger's syndrome and what best calms me is petting my cat in a quiet room.i do love music but never tried it to calm me

[@allidoiscry4119]

I just pop benzos

[@ginniekinz5401]

Same here, I love my animals ♥️

[@dorinaelenidapodasca8335]

This brought me to tears! Seeing this beautiful little girl make eye contact with you and in her own way, interacting with you it’s so beautiful to watch.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much, Dara. I'm so glad that this moved you. ❤️

[@feliciab2]

This is gold! I am a music therapist working with this population, and I have to say that calming an agitated client is something that I still find challenging. These are some great tips and ideas that I will be sure to put into practice.

[@DebbieDooKidsTV]

Couldn't agree more. :)

[@tonyagambill9634]

This brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful gift to share with the world. Thank you Ryan for sharing and educating others on how to connect and build relationships with our children.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're so very welcome, Tonya! I appreciate you sharing these kind words.

[@Megadextrious]

This is beautiful, got me teary eyed. Thank you dr. for your great patience and ability to love. I’m 31 and finally got the confirmation diagnosis that I’m high functioning autistic. Nobody believed me until a very smart, kind and talented doctor realized how much I was struggling. Music has helped me through so much, I’ve never really been able to go out into public without wearing headphones, maybe there’s more to it than just being a huge daft punk fan lol

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I'm so glad to hear that music has helped you so much. ❤️

[@kimrogers337]

I am checking out videos of signs of autism in young children and came across this video. This man touched my heart! You can tell and just feel his love for children and the help he wants and desires to give children.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much for your kind words, Kim!

[@lilypimentel-stratton1198]

You have such a calming and sensitive manner in your approach. To see how you reached her and helped calm her is so beautiful. Thank you for posting this. I first saw it about a year ago. I found it again and still find it so inspiring. I hope you're still working with autistic children.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing that!

[@zhufuzijia]

I love the way you're so gentle and sensitive and tuned in to the children you work with. You really watch them and respond to their body language. I think your videos should be required watching for those working with autistic kids

[@DebbieDooKidsTV]

I completely agree.

[@crumbsinmybed]

I'm 32, high-functioning (meh, depends on the day...) and this moved me so deeply. This is so beautiful. If only the word was full of a gazillion more of you. Thank you. So much.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You are so very welcome, Brittany. And thank you for the lovely comment.

[@Rebekah.xo.xo.]

When you signed "more" I signed "more" as well, and we both signed different. it was then that I realised, you aren't doing Australian sign language 😂

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Ha! Yes, I believe it is the US based sign language that I've picked up over the years!

[@swirlingfizz9990]

Rebekah Hunt LoL oof owo

[@swirlingfizz9990]

Ryan Judd This video is so good I have autism but I’m not serverly autistic I’m also half blind so some people yell at me cause I run into them and then I start to cry qwq :(

[@ComatoseCutiee]

I did too! I noticed Americans have different signs, so I try to learn both Australian and American versions but I really wasn't expecting it haha

[@-homechord-2908]

Auslan ftw!!! 😁

[@kerrilewellyn1095]

This is amazing (though it is important for viewers to know that what works well for one autistic person doesn't necessarily work well for every autistic person). These strategies seemed tailored to fit the needs of this individual child and would likely work well with many other children and even older individuals on and off the spectrum, though not all. Some children (especially younger) might become over stimulated by the bubbles or the iPad and begin grabbing for them, for example. What did shine through was how in tune you were with the client and how you managed a to have a lesson which was *both* well planned out and child-lead. Brilliant!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks Kerri! That is very insightful. I appreciate you sharing your perspective!

[@kerrilewellyn1095]

@@RyanJuddMusic Sure! Happy to share my experiences and how I've seen kids react to certain stimuli and approaches, such as bubble blowing, in theraputic and educational settings (so long as as I keep the individuals confidential). Thank you, again, for sharing yours. Collective knowledge from varying lived experiences is important!

[@confidenceokeke7133]

My son have been using this herbal product for 1month now , so far it has cured his ASD and eliminate his lack of social skill as well , now he is verbal , I got this herbs from Dr imenherbal on his channel and it work perfectly . Now he is completely free

[@elidiakadmon8235]

i literally cried. so much care and sensitivity!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Ahhhh, that's so sweet. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@ky024]

I don’t have autism (I was tested for it though, we think it’s social anxiety and ADHD) but this video was insanely calming. His soft gestures and blowing the bubbles was so nice, and it’s probably because I get sensory overload

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you found it calming.

[@evanah-taningauchun9436]

It is such a blessing to watch this video. My goodness... You are so lucky that there is help support and love for the special children. I for one find this very very hard because I am a solo father of 4 children and 2 of them are autistic. Unfortunately, the mother of my children left our family for another man who can supply her with plenty of money. She left our family I think she is ashamed of the fact that 2 of our beautiful angels are autistic. I can only wish there was support or a special system for special children like my poor autistic boys. Is there a group of parents that I can reach out to for teachings and support in raising my autistic boys? watching this video brings tears to my eyes as a solo father caring for my children. I never thought I would ever speak in such a way of heartbreak.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hi Evan, that all sounds very challenging. I can't imagine what that must be like for you. I encourage you to reach out to organizations in your area. Somoa, is it? Here are a couple of places to start. moanaconnect.co.nz/about-us/ and the mom in this article might have some resources as well! www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/93921 Best of luck to you and your boys!!!

[@VictorFoote01]

This was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. You my friend are an amazing human being! Thank you for being you brother :)

[@puzzlepieceparent6098]

What a great video. You can tell how much you care for these children just by your soft tone and demeanor. Wish all therapists were like you!

[@rosaliemarkovics5498]

Once again, good to watch. Wish more teachers in Spec. Ed could see your videos. I loved how you acknowledged their need for movement and calm manner, less speech when children need calming.

[@Wrightinottaw]

I just happened onto this video. Patiences takes lots of practice and boy your patience is beautiful! The little lady is so comfortable with you.

[@elizabethg2715]

This was beautiful, and as a very tired and stressed single parent ( her dad passed when she was 1) to child with autism, this little calming thing are sooo very helpful.. bedtime is sooo beyond stressful to me.. I am extremely tired by that time or night and she calls me over and over to come in and signs drink, lay down mama, she wants all lights on, she absolutely fights her sleep. Also on clonidine but it doesn't work long even on long acting. I keep thinking few more years, but I'm extremely tired, I even make a water an lavender mix and spray it around room it's called "dream spray"

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hey Elizabeth, my heart goes out to you. That bedtime routine sounds so exhausting and I admire you for trying different things to help your daughter. I can't imagine having to do all of this on your own. I do have some sleep music for children that I composed and produced. The album is called "We Dream" and is available on all streaming platforms. I'd be happy to send you a CD or mp3s as a gift if you would like.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

You’re so kind and gentle with her!! Need more therapists like this!!

[@laurabasualdo]

You are amazing. I´m from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have a child 8 years old, with autism. Your advices and videos, they are very helpful. Thank you soo much! Bless you.

[@laurabasualdo]

Yes!!! From Buenos Aires, Argentina! ♥ I´m singing, Thanks!!! Hugs!!!

[@adricjones5605]

My 5 y.o. granddaughter is high functioning but when she melts, quietly singing nursery rhymes and gentle rocking “brings her back”. Early intervention (since 18 months) has made a world of difference in her development🥰

[@RyanJuddMusic]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@usmanelmansur]

There is permanent herbs to improve autism. It’s a medicine you can get from Dr Oyalo, his herbs have made my son improve perfectly in his speech and social skills.

[@auti34]

I have autism I like using my weighted blanket that helps me to claim. Done an my fidget toys sometimes

[@auti34]

Your welcome I have a ch to you can subscribe if you like

[@eliconroy3350]

Thank you! I worked with students who were high needs. And I used the calm approach to engage them. I used hands on things to make them aware of things. When they had a meltdown, I let them scream and rant. I believe you can't force them to calm down. Give them their space and time.

[@diantiindofadhil9469]

Thanks so much for an amaging video. This almost brought me a tears. Such great work. I have a son with Autism and when He get upset or tantrum I often dont know what to do. Thank you for sharing this video with us and showing how to be a kind person to everyone..!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're so very welcome. Best of luck to you and your son!

[@j.oadventures9423]

Thank you so much, my son teachers and OT was helping my boy with his meltdowns and communication skills since covid 19 closed his school and most his resources he is unable to attend school and he only receiving zoom calls leaving me with physical activities on trying to get to understand his world thank u so much .Ill be using everything I've seen on your channel

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy that you are finding this helpful.

[@dumitriudaniela]

i have autism and several things that really helped me function are: 1) eating a very natural diet full of animal protein and veggies, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, grain free, 2) barefoot walks in nature and nature contemplation, daily, 3) art therapy and any form of crafting and expressive arts, 4) calming myself down with different techniques when i feel overwhelmed and practicing being in solitude and silence, 5) choosing natural alternative healing modalities instead of invasive toxic chemical normal procedures, 5) using only natural ingredients for cleaning my house, washing laundry and dishes, cosmetics, etc. All of these helped me to develop a keen intuition response to people around me so that i wont feel as threatened as before, calm my mind and restore my nervous system. Through this daily process i started to see that i can understand things in a sensory way, instead of using logic, by simply moving my hands to express a thought. This is how i make sense of everything around me, on a somatic level, because i cant understand the meaning of words always. I also started to have psychic abilities to the point where i offered consultations to people because i could sense everything in them, and i realized that i can also make sense of my thoughts through intuitive art and by moving the brush or using colors. My inner world is really rich now and i feel privileged to have access to so much beauty and knowledge from a sensory point of view, that most people cannot. I hope my comment will help parents with autistic kids to see them as amazing as they truly are, and not as broken, as mine did. As autistic people, we have such amazing gifts, out of this world and truth is, this crazy world of today really need us to bring them forth.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I appreciate you taking the time to do that.

[@dumitriudaniela]

@@RyanJuddMusic thank you for receiving it

[@doubletroublerainbow10]

God bless this man. It takes a lot of patience to deal with children like these and I’m sure it takes a load off the parents.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!

[@thecreativemastermin]

I hope you are getting tons of clients from this video. You deserve an Oscar for this, if there's ever one!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Ha! Thanks so much!!!

[@TheCorinaroxana]

This video came on my feed a few years ago and stayed with me, the deep level of connection through the rhythm- so much so, that I have been using structuring the environment through rhythm ( tactile, auditory) when working with autistic children and children with PMLD, and I witness true magic happen: connection, a relationship of trust forming, and them feeling safer and more receptive to the environment. I have passed this link on to many of my colleagues- although we are not music therapists as such, the "aha" moments are here

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Wow, I'm honored. Thank you for sharing that, and thanks for passing on this video to your colleagues!

[@emsems4826]

You remind me of my psychologist. I Because when I’m upset/having a meltdown while I’m with him he calms me down with simple things like these. For example, sometimes he talks about the plants and waters them. And he claps his hands together so that I can copy him and clap my hands together. This video calms me down, because it reminds me of him:) I have autism.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm so glad that you found this helpful .

[@camilamacedo1506]

I am just watching this now on 2019! What an angel your are! So calm and prepared!!!! You definitively have a gift! Thank you doing such a beautiful job!!!!!!!!

[@Puddor]

I’m someone who is very slowly beginning to accept my neurodivergence (as my mother tried to weaponise it), and this is quite helpful even in a self-calming sense.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I’m so happy to hear that this is helpful! 😃

[@cdivine011]

You, sir, are so beautiful. Your interaction with her is just so beautiful. We need a thousand more like you!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Carrie!🙏❤️

[@freeLuigiMangione1224]

Thank you for your video. This is a big help for me and the individual I am working with.

[@jacqueb1441]

Thank you for this. I watch this every time I have a new child that needs a little extra comfort when coming into the room. Thank you so much!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're so very welcome, Jacque! Thanks so much for sharing that. ❤️

[@jackiep6743]

I love this!! SO much better than the approaches I've been seeing.

[@liftlabperformance]

I just started working in June at a school for multiply disabled/autistic students. I am working with a great teacher as I am interning. I cant believe the differences in these students and my emotionally disturbed students in years past. Luckily, she knows a of things that I would have never caught or thought about. This video is great and I will keep it in my toolbox.

[@haniyyahn]

I appreciated this video. I would say though that you treated her hand stimming (hand flapping) as if it were a negative when actually, it could be understood (and this is how I read it) as her expressing her pleasure at the music you were playing. as she started doing it when you started playing the guitar as well as vocalizing and It looks like she's non-verbal so I thought that her stimming was in this case meaningful communication/expression. I think too often NTs don't get stimming and just think of it as some aberrant behavior that they want to stop. There is lots of information now from the perspective of autistic adults on stimming and its significance that would be good for you and viewers to connect with (Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbbdIqQha94bKM). Many NTs also assume that eye contact is desirable or the pinnacle of interaction without understanding what may be going on with someone who isn't making eye contact -- for example, that person may find it easier to listen or to focus when they aren't having to process the extra visual input they'd get from looking at you as you play music or talk. The goal should be to end up with a healthy, happy autistic adult who can self-regulate and express themselves versus pushing looking or acting like a neurotypical. Other than that you seem well-meaning and quite kind and patient with your clients.

[@littlebirdlife2389]

Omg the way he looked into her face had me so stressed out. I do fairly well with eye contact but it's still a struggle and people that look at me that intensely or make me feel forced into looking at them stress me out completely. I'll take shopping at the mall on Christmas eve over someone trying to look me in face like he did with her.

[@momteacherlessons7296]

Agreed. I was so sad that he tried to stop her stimming. That eye contact 😖 Makes me remember my 3rd grade teacher. Every time she made me look her in the eyes or at her nose, I heard nothing she said.

[@lt9074]

I agree. My 2.9 year old is non verbal. He did no eye contact, since I found out about him being autistix back in june. I started playing with him with how HE wants to play, whether that meant getting down on the floor and spinning a toy car wheel for an hour beside him or running around in circles etc... After 5 weeks of me interacting with him every day numerous times, copying HIM he started watching me, after another 2 weeks he started looking at me in my eyes briefly, and now he can stare me in the eyes. However improving his eye contact was not my intention at all I jist wanted to try help him interact with me more, but he started doing this himself, it was Not forced at all. He also pulls my hand for me to get down on floor and play with him now. He also watches me sing and dance and smiles and we have lesrnt to do the moves to wheels on bus together, head shoulders knees, wind the bobbin. He now knows all the moves from watching me. He has also started repeating words in echolalia amd also 3 words on a communicative way. Back in june he was completely non verbal. This can all be achieved without pressurising a child. We just need to go into their world, not force them into coming into ours 🙂

[@paintingwithcammiebourke3984]

Thank you for being so kind and patient with the children that you are working with I know it's hard working with people with learning difficulties thank you

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I appreciate that!

[@efipal7675]

What an inspiring video!! Well done Ryan. I found it very helpful as I am working with children in the spectrum and I knew that music therapy can help a lot but I did not how to do it! Bless you. Thanks for all the help. Efi.

[@jkm253]

Aw she’s so sweet. Reminds me of my daughter. She loves music. Loves when I sing with her.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

❤️🎶❤️

[@athenaa6471]

I can understand now why my parents thought that i had asd when i was a child.. I used to move my hands like her every time i was happy about anything.

[@leo-unddieAnderen]

It is nice to see a grown up to try being "in" the environment with the child, instead of trying right off the bat to "control" the environment as so many grown ups do without a second thought. To experience the environment "with" the child, which is good for child and grown up, respectively, is a nice experience. Very good video. Thank you.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Well said! Thank you for contributing.

[@usmanelmansur]

There is permanent herbs to improve autism. It’s a medicine you can get from Dr Oyalo, his herbs have made my son improve perfectly in his speech and social skills.

[@mksabourinable]

Wow, that's so incredible to see. I'm so used to people getting fed up with us autistics, so to see you recognizing her needs, and meeting them, getting on her level, doing the things with her, (and the creative way of getting a kid to take deep breaths by blowing bubbles! That's brilliant!!) just makes me so happy. I'm glad there are therapists like you in the world, there needs to be more 💓

[@MrMooAndMoonSquirrelToo]

​​@Mike Allen go away and stops taking advantage of desperate parents. Get bent.

[@jimmyjam6483]

I wish I had something like this growing up. This is so beautiful, thank you for showing how to be a kind person to everyone

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

I have autism, but what else can I do to decrease the Issue of sensory overload discreetly, but affectively? I keep getting bullied in all of my mainstream classes.

[@MrMikkyn]

I tend to get sensory overload as well. I don't know how useful my suggestions would be but - I would sit far away from the room, get earplugs, wear sunglasses and cover myself in a coat - I know this is not really discreet and sounds really strange - but a coat can help you feel calm because it covers your body like a blanket, the sunglasses will reduce the light - or wear blue light reducing glasses because blue light stimulates the nervous system and the ciccadian rhythms, also the earplugs will reduce the sound high treble frequencies like chatter and air conditioning noises. You can also wear earphones to listen to music, music always helps me to focus on things even when there is chaos around me. Focusing on your breathe, or making whooshing sounds with your lips while you breathe (this is also not really discreet), sometimes closing the eyes can help, or sitting where there is a corner wall that way there are no distractions beside you. I hope that helps

[@jackmuller5478]

i always have a song in my head and repeating it over and over conciously enables me to sit totally still 90 % of the time. no movement of extremeties required. that way people think u are extremely calm even though you are close to blowing up, figuratively speaking. the most i do, in case i do get stressed out a lot, is move my fingers along the rythm of the song that im "playing" in my mind. hope that helps. also, a tip against bullying in general is to actually fight back. with that, i mean to give opposition of some sort. dont retreat if u r being attacked, but actually do something. obviously use appropriate measure of force, so if they use words, defend yourself with words etc. but never just let them get away with it without at least telling them to fuck off. doing this right ( i.e. using the right intensity so they dont see u as an easy target) without it backfiring can be quite difficult, so always proceed with caution. good luck

[@YouDontKnoZamaan]

If you had autism I don’t think you would be in any mainstream classes.

[@YouDontKnoZamaan]

Clear Sky oh

[@roeggleston2863]

Agent 47 Talk to a teacher or teaching assistant and figure out what the problem is, then drink some water.

[@xoswatson351]

Your so kind and a natural of compassion

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@mimisat7996]

thank you a lot for this video. my brother is autistic and i don't know how to treat him well

[@RodneyDoesStuffAndMore]

Thank you for this. I start working for a day care soon which has a lot of students with autism. i hope i can make these kids know that they are loved and welcomed in this world!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

That is a beautiful goal! I'm sure you will!!!

[@seayturtle]

wow this just melted my heart, thank you for the insight!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You’re welcome Kelli!

[@ingridkleven1787]

I have been wondering for a long while what sort of field I want to pursue in the future (I'm 19) I have been debating, teacher, musician, psychologist, and so on. But I got the opportunity to help our schools music therapy course. We updated the music for the severely handicapped. And it was mindblowing. The amount of joy simple sounds and interactions can help I honestly love theese videos, and I fully intend to pursue this in my future. Please keep making theese videos. People need to know this is an option when it comes to help.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing that, Ingrid! I am so happy that you have found these videos inspirational. It's a wonderful field to be in and I wish the best of luck!!!

[@dianayip2929]

This is so good, u r an angel from heaven

[@NachtMaher]

i have autism and this video makes me want to cry. thank you for being understanding and gentle with us. 🌷

[@RyanJuddMusic]

It's my honor! And thank you so much for sharing and helping my day start out on a beautiful note! 🙏

[@Lordsackywacky]

Hi my name is Saxon, I’m currently 10 years old. I have autism, adhd and odd. I’m the only one in my family who has these “disabilities”. I get angry over a lot of small things. Watching this video before I go to school will hopefully help me be able to control myself. I’m really appreciated that you made this video🙏🏻❤️

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hey Saxon, I'm so glad that you are open to trying some calming strategies. Here's a song that might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamwo2OsqNCnhJY

[@floridadad2817]

20 seconds in and I love that you refer to the child as your client. My son just got diagnosed for it a few days ago and I hope we find as good a therapist as you.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you! I hope find some special people to help teach your child. Best of luck to you!

[@kikinoir8083]

Seeing her patty-cake back in her own way made me smile 🖤

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I'm so glad to hear that! Very sweet.

[@nidiapearson6542]

My autistic daughter is 36 years old now. I wished I would have had someone like you to help me then!!! Watching the video brought back too many memories. Your are doing a great job!

[@robbiematthews2024]

God dam man, you're a genius

[@olialiamina2036]

This is so incredible and inspiring! Made me cry. I am planning to pursue neuropsychology in the US and hoping to develop at least a fraction of qualities and skills you have. Deepest respect and admiration to you, Ryan!

[@24muneca3]

This broke my heart i grew up with 3 borthers with autism and all the received were wips and belt and now i have a daughter with autism and my goal is to raise her different in a happy environment

[@24muneca3]

Ryan Judd i am its a long journey I've accepted as its part of my life only way possible to be able tp enjoy life once again they say life is short but i say life is short but at the same time very long and lonely too

[@a016202]

Maybe your other goal is not to breed more autistic children? Thanks.

[@24muneca3]

Jan Smith i only have 1 and plan to keep it like that i do have a son luckily the vaccines did not have the same effect on him like his sister

[@maddiefranken8896]

thats so sweet and kind of you to help these special people

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you Maddie!