Getting Autism Services FINALLY!!

I have been fighting since Noah was 3 years old to get the autism services and help we need in Florida. Not just for him but for Lex and Liam. All it took was 2 weeks here and EVERYTHING is lined up with no waiting lists. Amazing is a word I use often but it still will never describe how it makes me feel to be able to get my autistic kids all the special needs therapy they deserve.
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[@stephaniedurand7993]

You could buy a big ikea book case to separate your room from Lex's one this would make it a little bit more intimate and you would have tons of bins to put your things away.

[@sueanneason7654]

Yes, maybe one of the ones with cubes, so it provides extra storage too

[@Kayla-lj7bf]

Yeh but you have to make sure if he climbs on it that it dose not fall down

[@efua.penny_]

You look so good Steph , idk if it’s the move, but you’re glowing !! Seem so much happier too 😊😊🙏🏾 I’m so happy for you all !! ❤️❤️ May God bless you all 🙏🏾💕

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Thank you so much!!

[@noroga25]

She does seem happier

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I definitely am happier. It's crazy how an area can affect your happiness level but it feels like I can finally breathe here (physically and metaphorically lol)

[@takeyourvitamind8870]

I was born with a soft cleft palet, hearing issues, low muscle tone and showed signs of emotional delays so I received Speech, OT, PT, and feeding therapy and I wasn't/am not autistic. Most people assume that is all early intervention is for, and I'm glad you clarified that :) Love your channel!

[@beccah39]

You are absolutely right on the ABA therapy! Every child is different and it's the same with therapy. Some flourish some struggle... good for you for the way you are thinking and parenting. Early intervention is so important! I have worked ABA in homes with many different little ones, and it is the best thing in the world. Also kudos for moving across the country for what you know is best for your family! I've been watching you for awhile, and I for one think you are doing a great job. 😊

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Thank you ❤️

[@laurencraig4510]

I loved your talk about how a child doesnt have to have a specific diagnosis to receive therapy. Some kids just need a little extra help to get them on track developmentally. Early intervention is so important to give these kids the best opportunities to thrive

[@laurencraig4510]

BTW, I'm currently in school to become an occupational therapist!!

[@gremlin2009]

I love how you worded things with Penelope. My 4 year old has a speech delay. We are in an early learning and speech therapy with her. You are amazing!!!

[@reneemo278]

It’s almost as if I can physically see the weight lifting off of your shoulders in your last few videos, even through the exhaustion of moving, you are radiating happiness and relief! I’m overjoyed for you and your family!

[@Cubanita124]

So happy that you have been able to get all the services for your kids :) definitely it gives you peace of mind knowing that they are getting the help they need. You look very happy and it looks very obvious that you took the right decision

[@cgoinsmajor]

So happy for you with the kids services. We are our children’s biggest advocate. It is scary to move and not know if your child will get the services they need. My son is autistic and he is amazing and will graduate from High School this June 2020! I have thought of moving so many different places, but he has had so many people that have done so much and truly cared for him throughout his school years that I was afraid to move and he not get the same support. But with GOD’s grace, and his support system, my son will graduate with a standard diploma and not need a modified diploma. I am just praying they get to do a graduation so he can walk across the stage with his classmates and be celebrated. He’s worked so hard. So I can definitely understand your worries and whole heartily feel the relief that this quick turn around must be giving you. Please keep the updates coming.

[@Plannernerdmoreshop]

Girl I totally understand i have 2 special needs. It gets hard hearing the so call wrong with your child. I use to do IEP on both kids in the same day it’s a a lot to take in it emotionally wiped me out. How you do it Steph keeping all the appointment and therapy appointment straight I know it’s a lot of work. That so awesome you getting service for all of them.

[@jenniferdowns8991]

I'm just soooooooooo very happy happy happy happy happy for you and your family!! I'm so excited that everything is falling in place!!

[@juliebotzenhart8064]

So happy the boys are getting the services they need. I hope that the kids are happy when the therapists work with them. You are going to have a busy house! We had in home therapy for years and dozens of different people coming in. Some good some not he right fit. Good luck

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

That's how it worked with us too. We went through like 3 OT therapists before finding the right one. I wish she could've moved with us LOL

[@Dani_SB]

For some reason I haven't been getting KZbin alerts since you moved. How surprised I was to find seven vlogs to binge! 💙

[@jessicawissocosky]

You are a WONDERFUL momma. Those kiddos are blessed to have you. And you to have them. ❤️

[@kathleenfleming7519]

I am so happy for you. Your boys are going to do so much better in Colorado. You seem less stressed as the vlogs go on. It's a great weight off your shoulders to have so much support.

[@ginalindert531]

Way to go momma!! ❤️ I'm so excited to hear that everything is coming together!!

[@MomOfBoysNOLA]

I'm so happy that things are falling into place for ya'll. I truly believe that early intervention can help in any delays. The older the kids get the more developed the brain is and harder to make the paths needed. I can see the relief in your face.

[@Scatteredplanz]

I’m still going through the process with my son will have the diagnosis in a week or so and all the questions it’s very hard to keep talking about what’s wrong with your child opposed to all their greatness most couldn’t imagine what you’ve been through/ going through it is not easy you embody strength...strength isn’t having it all together strength is fighting even when your too weak to your amazing steph keep it up and keep inspiring letting us in on your journey has helped me get through mine thank you!

[@amberwilliams2856]

So happy things are going so well with getting the therapies for the kids set up. So glad you are getting help for Penelope. As a foster parent I definitely know the importance of early intervention. I know from personal experience that even starting feeding therapy at the age of 3 can be super difficult, so hopefully it will be slightly easier to start Penelope at 1. You are doing a great job.

[@Laura-wf7qv]

It’s inspiring to see how hard you guys go for your kids ! Keep kicking ass

[@Cfroese-r1l]

That is so amazing! So much more progress in two weeks then almost a year previously! So happy for you guys. This move has already been the best decision for your family.

[@waytoson]

You need to do what you need to do... You don't have to justify the care you are providing for your family. I am so excited for your family. It is amazing. IN is a lot like FL.. No help... Prayers it goes smoothly for you all

[@StephanieMT]

We live in indiana and it sucks here for many things

[@Mouseg576]

I am so glad that everything is working our for you and your children. My 3yr old gets speech, OT, and PT. I just received a letter from our school district and he will be going to a integrated preschool part-time whenever school starts for the next school yr. They will pick him up from daycare and then bring him back

[@freeasmrsounds]

So happy for you guys! You guys seem so much happier here. It's so great that you guys are getting what you need. ❤️

[@doristomlin9469]

nice sweater on Liam,can tell not in Florida anymore,ha love watching u get moved in,so exciting!you are looking fabulous!

[@andrewmorton395]

The young the better, to get help, I totally agree with you, I did not find out until, I woz in my late 40s, so I have really struggled with life, realy bad anxitey and depression

[@christenford3864]

Literally did a happy dance when you said you got services for all the kids 🤣 so excited for you and your crew!!

[@ramos_familia6777]

My son started speech 15 months old so thankful! I just now am seeing results at 24 months he can now say 30 functional words and will try to repeat almost everything. Also he goes to a place called hopebridge aba its amazing also

[@victoriasvloggs57]

I'm so happy you guys seems to be getting a break and your move has been so wonderful for your family. ❤🎊🎉

[@annjohnson6193]

You and Lonnie are good parents. You do what it takes for your children

[@sueanneason7654]

Awesome! I am so gald you moved now and not after another year, so the kids can get the help they need.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

It's what made us decide to move sooner. It just felt like it was what we were supposed to do and I am so glad I listened to my intuition.

[@violetreyes1389]

So happy for you. Cried happy tears for you guys when you started getting teary eyed, I know this has been a journey.

[@susansgalaxy2219]

So happy your getting the services for your boys. Love how your house is coming along

[@feliciab2]

You all seem to be thriving in Colorado. I totally agree with what you say about Early Intervention. We’ve had our 2 year old in speech therapy since he was about 15 or 16 months because he wasn’t talking. Friends and family told me there was nothing wrong and he’d talk when he was ready but I knew that the sooner you start services the better the outcome. There are now some red flags so we’re now waiting for an autism evaluation (us Australians have to deal with waiting lists too) but that wasn’t on our minds when he started therapy, we just recognized a delay and realised he needed help.

[@debbielopez9944]

Your words will make a difference for so many others. God's blessing to you.

[@beetee4865]

This is great news! I'm glad that it is working out so quickly for you guys! 👍👍👍👍😊 I like your disclaimer about therapies too. There is nothing wrong with it whatsoever!

[@cblack1640]

Congrats Stephanie! All good news. Great that Nelly is being assessed “in case” there is an issue associated with her eating issue.

[@janicemichaloski3319]

You go Stephanie so happy for you guys ❤️ you look so relaxed and happy your glowing glad things are working out for you guys 😊

[@lindseymarshall77]

I totally get it. People told me I was crazy for having my son evaluated for speech at 15 months old. He didn’t even qualify for early intervention but the therapist wanted to make it work bc he just needed a nudge in the right direction to get him talking and now at 23 months he’s saying more words everyday. Trust your gut is all I gotta say

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I am not one to really push speech therapy until 18 months but if the same therapist is going to see her for feeding therapy, it won't hurt anything.

[@deblavan4190]

So glad you could got everything set up for your kids!! That is do good!

[@animallover48083]

so much good news!!! i am so happy for you. I know ABA can be daunting and it really comes from the quality of the technicians. ABA therapy isn't for everyone but i am glad you're willing to try if for the other kiddos. I love being a RBT and i have seen so many kids grow and flourish. It is awesome. Unfortunately my ABA center is closed ): I hope you guys are happy and safe!

[@tameygray7609]

Stephanie I'm so happy in Colorado your children are getting the services they need and deserve !❤

[@yvonnepoe9926]

I am so happy your where you all need to be and are able to get help for all of the kids, makes the move away from family better. God is good.

[@Dani_SB]

So happy for you! 💜 And you never know ♡ maybe you'll find it was FL house situational... or the dairy + ABA that overloaded Liam. Love your open-mindedness. I feel experimenting with new environments, lifestyles, situations, and treatment packages only adds to your parenting toolbox. 💙💜💙💜💙

[@Tiffles]

Lol, when you're used to services, it's so easy to use jargon. So amazing you got services SO fast. I work in ABA and with all this going on our kids services are paused except for BCBA televisits.

[@katieferrell1468]

Steaphine your such a wonderful momma all you can do is your best .and it looks like you and your husband is doing great praying everything goes well with you guys God bless you God is so good he is there for your family he loves you so much!Love you and your sweet family 😗😙😙🤗

[@sarakeith5480]

That is great news!! So happy for you! Thanks for sharing!!

[@caraevans2609]

I’m 41 years old. I was born with Spina Bifida and for someone with a physical disability, as a child, I was extremely well of...physically. I did things most people had never seen before like roller skating with my crutches. I was born in Chicago and when I was nine my family moved one state over to Indiana and it felt like we had moved to a third world country. Everything was different and my parents had to really fight to get me the services I still needed at that age, like OT and PT. But, for me, what I remember as a kid was the attitudes people had towards me and my disability. In Chicago people loved the fact that I could do so much with my crutches and wanted to help me learn to do more things. It really is disheartening to hear that things haven’t changed much in certain states.

[@StephanieMT]

Yeah indiana sucks for these things

[@tasegomeara]

So delighted for you all!! 🥰

[@debbiebousquet5677]

Im glad ur gonna get the help ur family needs . and i hope they live up to that potential in life becuz the have a mama and daddy who love them beyond life... Stay healthy and safe....

[@56contrary]

Early intervention has BEEEN AMAZING for my 5 year old

[@BriannaAlexis709]

I LOVE your background music! It’s always such a fun vibe😂💜💜💜

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Thank you. It makes up for my horrible filming skills ROFL ROFL

[@erinadams6749]

Loving this video!

[@tiffanijordan45]

I am so glad everything is working out all of u seem so happy since the move I pray god continues to bless u love u guys😍🙌🙌🎉🤗😇💖!!!

[@mamabear3442]

This is amazing news for all of the kids so exciting and glad to see you have a breath of fresh air finally ..my baby is 7 months and she is having a hard time eating as well but I try everyday with different baby foods even tho shes just starting on baby food I'm glad you can give some insight on how Nellie is doing with her eating

[@Greenmegs2130]

Soooo happy for your family!

[@melaniedemattia661]

So excited

[@katrinaxo2472]

I’m autistic and enjoy the lockdown now I’ve got used to it! Love your channel btw xx

[@brittneyakeley4338]

My daughter was born 3 months early, she’s now 20 months. she has physical therapy, early intervention, and speech therapy.

[@katielusk185]

You seem so happy. I am So excited for y’all.

[@miriamwalker2244]

ABA works wonders for us.. I am so happy for you guys and the kiddos!

[@stephaniegarcia7818]

I'm so happy for you guys. Definitely worth the move.

[@cbh8r]

That’s so exciting! I’m currently in school for my bachelors in ABA with a little over a year left. 🥰

[@chasehurdle61]

I totally admire you guys for doing absolutely everything in your power to make sure that your kids have the best life they can and to help them prosper!💕 I’ve kind of been in and out on following videos here and there because life’s crazy as you know. Have you happened to take Penelope to a pediatric dentist to be evaluated for a lip tie or and upper or lower tongue tie? I know a lot of the time pediatricians can’t detect ties in infants and ties play a huge roll in eating especially if it feels funny or is painful for the child to swallow! Just curious, thought maybe if you hadn’t it’s another avenue to explore because I can imagine it’s extremely nerve wracking to have a child that won’t eat! I hope the therapies help her!!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

We are going to take her to a pediatric dentist when they open up. Florida insurance wouldn’t cover it but Colorado will 🤷‍♀️

[@chasehurdle61]

Our LANDing Crew awesome! I wish you guys the best!

[@Disneyfamiglia]

I want that alligator haha! Link to shop? Love seeing the CO scenery- we lived in Fort Collins before moving back to Florida. Love Florida but miss a lot about CO!

[@Disneyfamiglia]

Oh and I can DEFINITELY see how CO would be way better for services. Good move girl so happy for y’all.

[@juliewheeler2139]

I love the music you pick out!

[@marhoyt4200]

It sounds like CO was a great move for you all! 💕💕💕

[@sheagoff6009]

I know this video is four years old but I wanna say that I was just like Penelope at that age. I refused to eat I had to do feeding therapy all of it. They even thought about putting in a feeding tube because I wasn’t eating. But I will say after years and a lot of patience on my parents part I’m eating things nobody ever thought I would eat. I’ve become more adventurous when it comes to trying stuff and I’m eating so many things now. I still have some things I’m picky about but it’s nothing compared to what it was as a kid.

[@jaimewalker1502]

I pray they go back to school.. but they been saying that here in Kansas too!!

[@deblavan4190]

I had some help for my youngest, he was born 6 weeks early. I just wanted to make sure he got all the help he needed to be at the right place when he went to school. He did have speech class in school from head start till 3rd or 4 th grade. His was he talked to fast and had a problem with some letters. But he is great now and mostly a honor student. But this home school stuff sucks! He is doing it but he loves school, and Moses the interaction there.

[@PrincessRexasaurus]

Soooo many blessings for you guys!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

So happy for you.🙂🙂🙂👍🏼👍🏼🌟🌟🌟

[@sandee1000]

Wow. This is great. Before you did not want all those therapies and schedule during the week. Are you feeling better about it now?

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I never said I didn't want all those therapies? We couldn't get all of those therapies. They were all waitlisted in Florida. The only therapy I was ever unsure about was ABA therapy :)

[@megmartin3237]

Honestly to tell you the truth early intervention means you are doing what's best for your child. My Dad tried and tried to get me tested because I was having trouble in school. I didnt get tested for special education till i was in the fourth grade and the reason why I was in a Catholic School in the 70's.

[@aherna224]

I am so happy for u and the kids getting their services n don’t worry the speech n feed therapy will get that little chunker eating where did u get the toy on the wall would love to get my 3 year old

[@janeecesmith9525]

I’m so happy that y’all got Services that the kids need. I hate that you had to move so far away to receive it. I know how beautiful Colorado Springs is absolutely breathtaking!! I was born there and when I turned 15 my parents took me to the hospital I was born in and I was blessed to see the Garden of the Gods...If you’ve never seen it? Please do!!!!! It’s something that the whole family Can do.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

We love Garden of the Gods. And yes, I feel the same way. So blessed and so fortunate to receive the services the kids need but infuriated I had to move my family across the country to do so. Every state should function in this way.

[@kjdb3784]

Sending you so much love!

[@carriebowlen3785]

Hey I am so happy! I love you all! 💚💚💜💜💚💚

[@candim.9375]

Hopefully you'll pay attention to which parties (and which states) slash funds for those with special needs and which ones protect them, and remember that in November when we're all called upon to perform our civic duties. Colorado also has an important Senate race coming up. Get that registration switched over to CO, y'all . Thanks!

[@Kim-yt7mr]

I'm so happy for yall

[@drchelseahansen]

So happy for you!! We are in Florida and you're making me want to move. ;)

[@charlottedimarzio3783]

You are such a great mom

[@andrewmorton395]

I am glad you are getting help, there, it's not much help here in the UK, for children are adults.

[@shannonscrazyhouse877]

Ya ya ya so happy for you and your family everything is line up for you !!!!!!!

[@emaellem1166]

I have a genuine question, have you considered that maybe Penelope isn't eating because she's so full on milk, like if she's receiving the same amount of milk as an infant would, wouldn't that sustain her enough to not want anything else. I'm just curios because when I think about myself I wouldn't want any food if I've had milk for every meal of the day.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Of course we have. We have tried not letting her eat any formula before trying to feed her, a little bit of formula, half of it. When I say we have tried everything, we have tried EVERYTHING. She shows an interest in food but the minute it touches her lips or tongue, she freaks out. On good days, we can get her to let us give her 2 or 3 bites. On other days she will literally just turn away and not even get one bite in. Some days she will gnaw on a banana for a little bit, other days she won't even pick it up.

[@emaellem1166]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 That's interesting, sounds like a texture/sensory issue. Good luck with the feeding therapy, I'm sure she'll be eating you out of the house soon. :)

[@lithottamera6089]

Great video

[@mirandaamaya4]

We love ot therapy it change our lives, Christian is ahead for his grade level and he did 2 years of ot. ❤❤

[@emmy6830]

But that’s such amazing news 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AustralianIndianfamilylife]

Where is the alligator toy from, it’s so cool , Love to have it for my boy for when he’s toddler, to keep him busy?

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

www.amazon.com/Learning-Advantage-Crocodile-Activity-Panels/dp/B07MSL98QY

[@michsutt]

I didn’t start talking until like 2 years old and people kept saying that I must have a problem and then I started talking and my parents say I never shut up after that

[@lillyrainblue1581]

So happy for you getting stuff done . Know how much a relief that can be. Not trying to start drama have you seen Fathering Autism about Abby used in a horrible video on Facebook ? Just so sad to think people are trying to be helpful and to be smeared like that is horrible. Cant wait to see how you decorate 🙃

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

It's terribly sad!

[@lillyrainblue1581]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 And very scary. Pray they get it settled quickly.

[@raisingautism8214]

I am still trying to get aba therapy since dec I am in California the struggle here is real 😳

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Wow! I heard it was better in California. I am sorry mama :( I know that's hard

[@mandydover1762]

I'm so ready to move to Colorado just don't know what area is good lol I want to go hiking too.your family is amazing thank you😁

[@StephanieMT]

I wonder how the pediatric endocrinologist and pediatric urologists are like out there

[@NancyB35]

Hey mama where did u get the alligator sensory thing that was on the wall?? Would love to get one for my little guy!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

www.amazon.com/Learning-Advantage-Crocodile-Activity-Panels/dp/B07MSL98QY

[@NancyB35]

Our LANDing Crew Thx love!

[@johntylerbrowningbackupacc8087]

Good job moving congrats

[@baymareranch1673]

My grandma lives so close to you

[@HarmoneyS]

Oh

[@niamhdunne3490]

I remember my parents telling me that when I was a child I wouldn’t talk, I could talk but I just chose not too they took me to therapy to see if that could help and even the therapist said that I’m fine talking but for whatever reason I just wouldn’t. Now I don’t shut up 😂😂

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

That’s how Lex was. They all said he had the ability to talk but just didn’t. Come to find out though he has a language disorder so while that may true for some kids, if a child isn’t talking by a certain age it’s always important to get them early intervention regardless of the reason.

[@gowrikarthik744]

Hi Stephanie, am new here. R u paying money for these services?

[@Hannah-DH]

I know this video isn't ment to stress me out but I'm stressed now. My son has no words. And hes the same age as Nellie. .I try so hard to talk to him and tell him new words but he does not react to it.

[@Hannah-DH]

Maybe I should see it they have therapy here.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Many kids don’t talk by 15 months. The no speech isn’t concerning me really. But I also know it won’t hurt either since she already needs an evaluation. There’s nothing wrong with asking for an early intervention evaluation!

[@ediemaar2446]

Does he point? Nod yes/no? Does he seem to understand you when you talk? Turn his head when you say his name? These were questions the speech therapist asked us when our son was evaluated at 18 months. He had no words but did all of the above. She evaluated his as having no issues, and he is 3.5 now and his speech is fine. He was also very physically advanced, both gross and motor. The therapist told us some kids’ brains work on physical stuff first and then language, some the other way around. Hope this helps.