I’m glad that he can talk, thank you for not giving up on him, thank you for showing them away, I’m proud of you guys
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@tamaraanderson72607 күн бұрын
I’m so glad Simon can talk now! He has such a cute personality!
@TheChadXperience9096 күн бұрын
He totally does! It's very adorable.
@nathanjw9409 күн бұрын
My brother learned to write and said a few words and we encouraged the sounds he did make. He has the best hand writing than anyone in the family. He knew how to navigate the computer also. Simon was also a level 1. Simon I am so proud of you seeing you progress.
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your brothers story.
@Cartierscott9 күн бұрын
He’s developed a lot that’s so good to hear hopefully you can get Ezra to talk or say few words.
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
I think he can currently say around six to eight words under ideal circumstances. Some words that he can say are “mama”, “dada”, “hungry”, “boring”, and “yeah”. I think he also says some other words occasionally but I don’t remember them right now. Since he already sometimes says “yeah” it might be helpful for him to learn to say “no”. This will improve his communication significantly even if he doesn’t learn to say any additional words for a long time.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
I really appreciate your support! Every little bit of progress means the world to us, and we're excited for what’s next.
@Cartierscott9 күн бұрын
@@7Aheadfamily what words does Ezra say?
@publiclyweird74698 күн бұрын
Watching Simon do the blocks and stack them perfectly so the whole circle could go together was AMAZING! I’m guessing he’s memorized the pattern but there was very little trial and error. So cool!
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thanks for noticing! He has a great eye for detail, even with the blocks! 😊
@LunaSnakeySnake20219 күн бұрын
Simon is so funny and I appreciate that you take the time to read and respond to comments
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 Simon does have a way of bringing joy and humor, doesn’t he? It really means a lot that you took the time to share your appreciation. I always try my best to engage and connect with everyone-it's so important to me to create that sense of community! 😊 Feel free to share anything else or ask if you ever have questions!
@au9parsec9 күн бұрын
The level of support needs that an autistic person has, can certainly change during their lifetime. For example me and my older brother were both born with level two autism, and people born with level two autism tend to have moderate support needs, but as my brother neared adulthood, he changed from having level two autism to having level one autism since he still turned out to have fairly low support needs after entering adulthood. I still have level two autism since I still have moderate support needs.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️. It is so good for everyone to learn from one another’s experiences. I appreciate you being here. ❤️
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
It’s good to hear Simon saying his age and it’s also good to hear Simon saying his rs. I was about six years old before I could tell people how old I was and I still sometimes struggle with my rs (even now in my late 40s).
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! Every little step counts and your words mean a lot to us!
@dhjjnjhgvfuihnoi9 күн бұрын
Simon looks so grown up now! He's adorable! He really reminds me of me at the same age
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
I really appreciate your kind words! It’s been such a journey watching Simon grow, and I’m glad you can relate!
@malenad98953 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤ thats give me a hope for my son who maybe in spectrum and he is 2 years old dont speak yet just babbles. Yours videos are really helpful and means a lot to me 🙂
@7Aheadfamily19 сағат бұрын
Glad they are helping. If you ever want to talk more or need support, we'd love to chat! You can reach out through 7-ahead.com/coaching or www.7-ahead.com/asdclub ❤️
@TheChadXperience9096 күн бұрын
His creation at the end was impressive. He's going to be really good at understanding physics. I used to be the same way. During class, I would analyze the paterns of bricks and timbers, and try to understand how buildings are built to not collapse. I was also really good at Lego. He may even want to go into a construction trade, someday. Of course, he's also creative, and so maybe he'll be an artist, and more specifically a sculpter. He definitely has a knack for it.
@7Aheadfamily6 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. We agree! His creations are impressive.
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
It’s good that you are giving him two choices at a time. I remember mentioning in an earlier comment on a different video that a study some time back showed that even after most most people have graduated from high school or college they select ice cream flavors most efficiently when they are are presented with two choices (e.g. chocolate and strawberry) or three choices (e.g. chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla).
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
That is really interesting, thanks for sharing!
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
I still have difficulty with open-ended questions. One example is “Tell me about yourself”. When I was in school (or at home ) I would sometimes give the wrong answer to open-ended questions. For instance there were a couple of days in elementary school when I had a day that was mostly good but one thing that was not good would happen. For example, on two different days my art teacher gave me a disciplinary notice to take home to my parents. I would describe the good things in my day in chronological order and then say that there was one other thing and hand her the disciplinary notice. Both times the thing that the notice was about was something that happened near the end of the day. Because I mentioned these events last it was interpreted as not being honest. Back then no one explained to my parents the type of communication difficulties that I was having (as far as I know). The notice (on green paper) was for coloring on another student’s project in third grade. The second one (on pink paper in fourth grade) was for breaking something in a box similar to crayons during a moment of sensory overload. Earlier in the class the teacher cleaned the table with something in a spray bottle and the smell was very strong even five or ten minutes later.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s so important to recognize the challenges that come with open-ended questions.
@valt729 күн бұрын
my son was totally non-verbal and did not speak till he was 4, not a single word, not even bubbling and was given level 3. Now he is 12, level 1 and speaks like any 12 year old, actually speaks ''too much'', is in mainstream class excelling academically. He still need support with emotions, organisational skills and the most importantly, sensory processing delay. The IQ test at age 12, showed above average intelligence but serious delays and the teachers give him extra time to complete tasks especially tests. We live in Australia and there are no actually autistic school for children with normal IQ. Support/special schools stated to qualify , the child MUST have intellectual disability as main disability (and then may not have other disability or may have autism too and/or other disabilities or genetic condition) Here, to be level 1, you can't have intellectual disabilities. So children like Ezra here do go to these school designed for them to achieve the best potential ,but children like Simon or my son (level 1) go to mainstream school as the do not qualify. Unfortunately ,there are still so many parents i denial and push their children on level 2 to go to mainstream school and it creates so many issues for these children.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤️. It is so interesting to hear about other places around the world and how things are done. Appreciate you watching and commenting ❤️.
@valt729 күн бұрын
@@7Aheadfamily your channel is the best. I enjoy watching it. You have 2 beautiful boys on 2 ends of spectrum and it helps all other parents to learn and understand the spectrum and what is mild and what severe autism.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
@valt72 thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️ we appreciate it, and are glad that you’re enjoying the channel.
@Deleon-d5c8 күн бұрын
Same my son is 4 and only makes noises
@Deleon-d5c8 күн бұрын
@@valt72thank you, I needed to see a comment like this😮💨it must be rare,I’ve been watching hours of videos of non verbal.like is speech delay, apraxia or just time will tell..1st time dad😇😮💨 9:05
@MynameKatieAtkinsonmygirl9 күн бұрын
Like video and good video and good luck and keep healthy your family and keep safe your family and that is a good way to get your kids to talk if they can
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@MynameKatieAtkinsonmygirl9 күн бұрын
Do you think you're 9-year-old would ever talk!?
@JonBrase9 күн бұрын
I could respond to hearing my father's voice with "dada" at under 10 months, and was calling every adult "mama" even before that. By two-ish, if mom didn't want to let me wear what I wanted to wear, I could use full sentences to play divide-and-conquer with my parents: "Daddy. Will. Help. Me!" (spoiler alert: daddy did not help me). But another channel said it best, even for autists who find talking easy, "talking is easy, communication is hard".
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. That can be very true. ❤️😁❤️
@aminta1am9 күн бұрын
Thank you, I look eighth into his eyes and say the things. I mirror what he is getting to eat or play with.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your approach! It’s inspiring to see the love and effort you’re putting into communicating with him.
@Jen-zv7ri9 күн бұрын
That is so awesome that Ezra is spelling so well. Seems like having spelling skills like he does would support that he does NOT have intellectual disability as is often assumed with Level 3 autism.. i think that more and more, you will have a chance to communicate with him and see his personality and intelligence. I have noticed in your videos over the years that you always model language so well. Even the older children follow your example and use such clear language with Ezra and Simon. I believe you will see the fruit of your efforts in Ezra also as he masters using spelling. I have seen some with spelling skills go on to improve their speaking. You have also provided a strong foundation of experiences associated with the language, and this is also a foundation for language growth. One thing you didn't mention that I think helps develop reciprocal language is how you are positioned when speaking with your child. If the child is focused on a toy, you can lift the toy so it is positioned between you both, making it easier to see faces and expressions. I think this encourages a bond over shared enjoyment of the toy or activity. And it makes it easier for the child to see your mouth when you give speech models. Thanks for this nice video. Simon has definitely grown a lot.
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely right, many people don’t realize how intellectual ability can shine through in different ways, and Ezra’s spelling skills are a great example of that. Your tip about positioning is also so helpful! Having the toy or activity between us can definitely help create a shared focus, which is key for bonding and making sure Ezra can see the facial expressions and speech models. I’m going to try that out more often. Thank you for contributing such wonderful, practical advice!
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
Pretending that you don’t know what something is reminds me of The Socratic Method. Plato’s Republic and some his other writings illustrate this method fairly well. I remember studying Plato back in the 1990s as a Freshman in college.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
That's an interesting connection! Thnks for sharing.
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
I remember hearing some narrating from when you were buckling him into his car seat on his first day of preschool.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
I'l have to check that out. Thanks for bringing it up.😀
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
I remember when I was growing up I would go back and forth between playing while using words and using sounds. Some days I would use words, other days I would use sounds. Rarely, I would do both. I even did this in the elementary school years (even around fourth or fifth grade (for example when playing with toy cars or toy airplanes)).
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your memories! It's always insightful to hear about different experiences with communication, especially as we navigate similar journeys with our children.
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
That shape that he makes at the end of the video reminds me of a Venus Fly Trap.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
That's an interesting observation! The shape does have a unique resemblance.
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
Now that you’ve covered how you teach individual words maybe you can do a video later on about how you teach phrases. For example, I remember that during potty training he once said “Oh no, potty!” either just before an accident or perhaps at the beginning of one. Did you do anything special to teach him how to say that? Or did he learn it from his sister, in speech therapy, or maybe in preschool? A while back I thought maybe he picked that up from a potty training book but I have not yet found one containing that specific phrase.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
I don't know for certain but if I had to guess he probably learned it at preschool. Thanks for commenting. ❤❤
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
@ I think I was between five-and-half and six when I learned that phrase. I don’t remember where I learned it. Maybe my mother taught it to me or maybe I learned it in preschool. It was some time between preschool and the beginning of kindergarten for me. It looks like his daytime training was completed or very close to completed when he was about two years younger than I was. I am guessing that his preschool and social skills training helped quite a bit with that.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Yes they did. What also helped a lot was his determination to go on the potty and not get himself wet. 😊
@alicewonder11557 күн бұрын
You guys are amazing, and your kids are lucky to have such dedicated parents! ❤ I have a question. How is Simon playing? Is he using toys? Role playing or playing with other kids? Thank you.
@7Aheadfamily5 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes, Simon is playing well with others. We should do a video on that soon!
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
I think I was at least in first grade when I was taught to nod and shake my head and what that meant. I might have been slightly older but I’m not sure. Many of my classes were in the same room for about five years.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience!
@jenniferbalogh40907 күн бұрын
A great video again, thank you! Can I ask when Simon and Ezra started to eat independently with spoon, fork? And one more thing what really would be interesting to know...because lot of autistic kids do not engage in pretend play like tea party or pretending to cooking in the toy kitchen..but I heard some autistic kids do engage some kind of pretend play. Just really curious how was that with Ezra and Simon. Do they engaged/engaging any kind of pretend play? If yes, what kind of pretend play? Thank you for your answers in advance.❤
@7Aheadfamily5 күн бұрын
Simon - 3, Ezra - Still working on it. :) Simon does pretend play after 2 years of therapy at age 4. Ezra does not as far as we can tell. Thanks!
@abegailjames69578 күн бұрын
Hopefully and praying that my son will talk also soon. He is 4yrs old and in level 2 but he progressed a lot compared to before. He understands mostly, its just that he cant communicate verbally.
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Every child with autism progresses at their own pace, and it's encouraging to know that with the right support, your son will continue to grow in his own time. Keep celebrating the progress, no matter how small, and stay hopeful-he's learning and developing his skills even if it doesn't always seem like it. If you ever want to talk more or need support, we'd love to chat! You can reach out through 7-ahead.com/coaching or www.7-ahead.com/asdclub ❤️
@thomasschoeck90807 күн бұрын
@@7AheadfamilyAs I’ve mentioned in some past comments and to some people that I know steps forward can sometimes look like steps backward. I’m on the spectrum (currently level one) and when I was growing up I would sometimes make progress but it wouldn’t look like it. For example about two to four months before my daytime toilet training was mostly complete I would close my eyes and pretend I was on the toilet if I was too uncomfortable and I was not near a rest room. I would often do this while I sat in my car seat during the time that I was in preschool. My mother thought that I wasn’t training or that I being stubborn when I did this but in actuality I was practicing my training in an unconventional setting. This was in the Spring of 1981. My mother continued working on my training and by September I was trained enough to start kindergarten. Later on in elementary school my speech would fluctuate. Sometimes I would talk like the rest of my peers and other times for days or even an entire week at a time I would say a few words or phrases here and there to express hunger, thirst, etc. At that point in time I would have been considered level two by today’s standards but back then people weren’t talking about levels yet. Yesterday I was talking my parents on the phone and I was trying to explain the concept of autism levels to them but I don’t think I explained it adequately. A person that I know has a grandson who is level one and another one who is level two. The one who is level one is able to mask and on a typical day you might not initially notice that he’s on the spectrum. The other one who is level two has days where he’s like his older cousin who’s level one and communicates verbally like his peers but he has other days where he’s needs to use an AAC app on his tablet to communicate. With speech therapy and other therapies his skills are coming along but it is still pretty gradual at this point. I tried to explain why he’s sometimes able to talk but not always and one of my parents indicated that maybe he just doesn’t feel like talking sometimes. I said that I don’t think that’s it. I mentioned that when I was younger I often wanted to talk but the muscles wouldn’t work even though I knew what I wanted to say. Other times I knew approximately what I wanted to say but I couldn’t find the right words. I mentioned to them that like in my experience it’s probably one or the other of these reasons but I don’t think they understood what I was saying. When I couldn’t find the right words I would usually say something but other people wouldn’t understand what I was trying to say. My parents tell me that when I was growing up my teachers and my teachers’s aide would tell them that I didn’t did feel like talking on a particular day (or even during a particular week) and they had no reason to doubt that explanation. Even now around four decades later they still seem to accept the explanation that they were given at the time for why I sometimes wouldn’t talk as much as other times. I also gave them a brief explanation of level three which they seemed to understand but I’m not one hundred percent certain.
@7Aheadfamily6 күн бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share! Your input helps so many on our channel.
@Autistic-Joseph-Shrayhan9 күн бұрын
im level 3 Autistic and non verbal but its good u got him to talk cuz hes only level 1 Autistic i know about a you tuber who is level 2 Autistic and 17 years old and he talks all the time and he can even drive and he does things like solves rubiks cubes while walking or running for miles and climbs mountains and stuff and i see his vids and get worried cuz hes level 2 Autistic but i wish i could do the things he does i cant even talk and he can do stuff even nerotypical people r afraid to do
@Autistic-Joseph-Shrayhan9 күн бұрын
his channels called mr e FYNN
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@nithyamathivanan81199 күн бұрын
What is the name of the block Simon is building. Can u send me the link
@7Aheadfamily5 күн бұрын
You bet, the exact box was this one... lovevery.com/products/the-play-kits-the-problem-solver
@7Aheadfamily5 күн бұрын
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@melanytodd29299 күн бұрын
'Yugio!' Cards, Pokémon cards, other card games, Risk, Monopoly... all games i absolutely loathe... are SO good for speech.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️
@gloriaking6249 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness 😅my Autistic daughter is 6years now and has still not called me mummy but she says Daddy to her dad.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. ❤️ Yeah, it’s interesting which words they sometimes pick up and use and others they don’t.
@Deleon-d5c8 күн бұрын
Does she talk besides “daddy?”
@michelle210004 күн бұрын
I will probably get a high school diploma doing career online high school by the way and I have learning disability as well .
@7Aheadfamily3 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@staceyruwoldt91587 күн бұрын
Children films can be a excellent resource for learning, said with love, respect and kindness 😘💕 I'm a Autistic adult whom.. Had a intellectual delay as a child, but no Apraxa of speech just a speech- delay 😘 What helped me a lot was those Disney films..... When I was Simon's age I were very different as, I had a speech- delay that was rather significant I only could speak 4 or 5 singler words.. You wouldn't even know it now by how well I spell and type, I was diagnosed at 4 years old said with respect and love 🙂♡♡ ..... Whilst those Disney films really expanded on my speech in leaps and bounds, as I would mimic what the characters said and.. Then re- quote the entire film over and over again.. This was in the 90's and early 2000's so, we didn't have any Ipads..... Or anything like that then, so when we were in the car I would just start quoting a recent Disney movie I watched=) My speech.. Wasn't conversational but I have one of those photographic memories, that can be common in autistic kids and adults..... So though I weren't having a conversation with my parents, that was honestly when the development of my speech.. First had actually started to begin after that, along with some speech therapy the conversational speak came later..... Edvangually
@7Aheadfamily6 күн бұрын
Love this, thank you for sharing!
@staceyruwoldt91586 күн бұрын
@@7Aheadfamily you are so welcome anytime it is my absolute pleasure 🥰❤💜💚 xoxox
@Dorothea-l7n9 күн бұрын
Hello, woah I am early
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Hey there! Thanks for being one of the first to watch!
@eb55539 күн бұрын
I have a question does Ezra use proper full sentences on his communication device
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
No, not that far along yet. 😊
@thomasschoeck90806 күн бұрын
@@7AheadfamilyI’m not sure these devices are designed for sentence construction. From what I have seen these devices work better for expressing single words and short phrases.
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
That square seems to have rounded corners. When I was about his age that would sometimes confuse me.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
That's true. A lot of squares aren't really squares.
@saleimaromain118 күн бұрын
I wished I narrated and spoke to my son more I let myself get in the way but I hope to speak with you guys soon my son got results back and genetically he doesn't have anything that indicates autism but that's why I wanted to know if something like passive tv time and not really getting them engaged can become an environmental cause of autism some might say virtual autsim
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing that with us! 💙 It's really tough to look back and wish we'd done things differently, but please know you're not alone in feeling that way. We all do our best with the information we have at the time. Regarding your question, there’s a lot of ongoing discussion about the impact of screen time and how it might affect child development, but it’s important to clarify that there isn't clear scientific evidence linking screen time directly to causing autism. Autism is believed to be largely influenced by genetics, although environmental factors can sometimes play a role in shaping behavior or development. Engaging with your child through active communication, play, and bonding is crucial, and it’s great that you’re thinking about that! Keep focusing on building those connections and opportunities for interaction. Every little effort to connect and engage matters a lot. You're doing an amazing job by being thoughtful and proactive about his development! 😊
@spandanagudigeri78609 күн бұрын
Do you there is a connection between pickey eating And autism because I am 16 and I only eat 2 different fruits and 2 different vegetables I don’t try new food I keep eating the food again and again so how can I stop this
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
There can be a connection between picky eating and autism, but it's also common for many individuals, whether on the spectrum or not, to have preferences or sensitivities around food. Sometimes, this can be related to sensory processing challenges, which might make certain textures, smells, or tastes uncomfortable or overwhelming. If it's something that's affecting your daily life or causing stress, it might be worth speaking with a professional, like a dietitian or therapist, who can offer personalized strategies to help you feel more comfortable with expanding your food variety.
@Minecraft-player339 күн бұрын
Hi
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Hi! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Your support means a lot!
@Minecraft-player339 күн бұрын
How are you?
@Dorothea-l7n8 күн бұрын
Not wanting to be rude but will Ezra ever talk?
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Hey, no worries at all-it's a really valid question! 😊 Ezra’s communication development will depend on various factors, including his individual progress and the support he receives. While some children with autism may have speech delays or challenges, many do eventually start talking with the right therapies and interventions. It’s a journey, and some kids may need more time, but with the support of speech therapy, family, and consistency, many children make progress over time.
@Dorothea-l7n7 күн бұрын
@ oh ok thanks
@thomasschoeck90807 күн бұрын
He says some words already but at this point he’s learning to say one word at a time. So far he’s able to say “Mama”, “Dada”, “Hungry”, “Boring”, “Yeah”,and I think some other words but I don’t remember which ones right now.
@rbrtpongo9 күн бұрын
simon is a cool kid does he like toy cars as well to?
@thomasschoeck90809 күн бұрын
He probably still does. One of the first phrases I heard him use was “car car”. Also he used to enjoy washing his toy cars in a cup or in the sink when he was younger.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Yeah! He loves cars. His favorite toy car is Lightning McQueen.
@georgianaaron49867 күн бұрын
Did you get any kind of genetic testing for your kiddos? Your little one reminds me of my 2 year old. Not the greatest eye contact but people don't really notice for the most part. She doesn't stimm or tiptoe though and is starting to say some words functionally.
@7Aheadfamily6 күн бұрын
We cover some of it in these videos: Ezra ‘s story… 5 Signs of Autism in Babies kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYaUeGSaZcuKi5o Simmons story… Diagnosis of Mild Autism in 2-year-old kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3jPZJWCnql7gMk Our whole family took some tests, and you can see that video here… Whole Family Takes Autism Quiz! kzbin.info_IQPz7fqC1c?feature=share
@JonBrase9 күн бұрын
Open ended questions are the bane of my existence. A warning about "What did you do at school?": When Simon hits his teens, if he's anything like I was (and I was generally well behaved as a teen), that question won't just get you non-specific answers, it will get you *attitude*.
@7Aheadfamily9 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Open ended questions are often hard for me to answer and they probably won’t be any easier for Simon. ❤️😊❤️
@thomasschoeck90806 күн бұрын
My sister and I would also sometimes have an attitude when asked these questions as teenagers. We’re both on the spectrum but a couple of my relatives doubted that I was on the spectrum because I wasn’t acting like my sister. This happened even though I was diagnosed first. I was diagnosed in the late 1970s but it was around the mid-1980s when my sister was diagnosed. My attitude caused some of my relatives to dismiss my communication difficulties as “an act” and/or “attention-seeking behavior”. A couple of my relatives claimed during those years that my motivation was jealousy and/or sibling rivalry. I’m not sure how much my parents told my relatives about our diagnoses, though. They probably didn’t tell them much because my father only mentioned my diagnosis to my godfather in passing in the early 2000s and even then he didn’t really explain it aside from mentioning that it might have some effect on my social skills and communication but without explaining it any further. I was in about my mid-20s at that point.
@haido10004 күн бұрын
Very smart boy (seems to like symmetry) ♥. How old is he (in months) ?
@thomasschoeck90804 күн бұрын
I think he turns five years old some time next month.
@ngyk989 күн бұрын
Why? Simon is talkative? But Ezra is still retaining nonverbal oh well
@7Aheadfamily7 күн бұрын
Every child’s journey is unique, and there can be many factors influencing communication development, including their personality, environment, and specific needs. Some children with autism may speak later or in a different way compared to others, and some may use alternative communication methods like sign language, pictures, or technology.
@thomasschoeck90806 күн бұрын
@@7AheadfamilyAlso sometimes kids can have cerebral palsy or a movement disorder and sometimes these diagnoses can fall through the cracks for a long time if no one is looking for them.
@josea15316 күн бұрын
You have two kids with autism? What are the probabilities of that? So I'm guessing it's probably the parents genes causing this? Have you ever blamed yourself for this? I'm sure you've questioned why this happened more than once right? Does science know why autism occurs? Could it be something you consumed or some drugs usage?
@7Aheadfamily5 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. I can see how you might feel this way. We actually have done a few videos on this topic you can see here… Mother REACTS to "Autism is the Mother’s Fault" KZbin Commenter kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLUeZysbLdpb7ekotty What is Autism? | Home Video | Doctor Explains kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvLpGmMi76NY6s Did Vaccines Cause Ezra and Simon's Autism? Uncovering the Truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/hom5hJahgc12ask