Mild Autism and Severe Autism at a Restaurant

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[@gulligmp]

I found your channel today. Thank you for sharing your experience with autism. My son was diagnosed with autism level 3 just before he turned 3. He has been very late motor skills (started walking at 20 months), started talking fairly recently, has difficulty with food and sleep, still uses diapers. He makes a lot of stims shaking and flexing his arms, spinning, biting things and throwing everything. But recently, so much has happened in his development with speech, social interaction, turn taking, eye contact. He plays simple games with other children like chasing each other. It's not always easy being a single parent of an autistic child so I'm so grateful to have found you! Love from Sweden Charlie and his mum Marie ❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Charlie sounds pretty similar to Ezra. They have a lot of the same stims. 😊 Thank you again for sharing. ❤️

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

Marie is wonderful with Simon.

[@7Aheadfamily]

She really is, when I told her I was going to take him to school she begged to come too and help him get settled in his classroom.

[@amiamarylis]

I was just about to say that!

[@amiamarylis]

Is the sound, that you comment about Ezra making, a happy/excited sound, or, i do not know what to call it, but if there is a noise or sound i cannot handle, i will make a sound similar to the one Ezra is making, in an attempt to block the noise out? So i am just curious which it is for him?

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes! I believe that is one reason why he does it much of the time. 😊 thank you for sharing that

[@littlejonathorn6860]

🎉Congratulations 7-Ahead!!! This is fantastic news. Huge Milestone. Looking forwards to many years to come.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much!

[@BasicBerry_]

Congratulations! You guys deserve 10k, and many more! You help out so many people. As someone on the younger side, I am definitely getting more educated on Autistic individuals, which will hopefully serve useful in the future. To many more subscribers! ❤❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! ❤️ so happy you found us too!

[@cpaulin19]

Hi, I can relate to you when going out to a restaurant , its such a struggle for me as well. I usually use a tablet where he sees dinosaurs or whatever movie he likes in order for him to forget all whats happening around him and avoid slaps or hitting walls. My son is 8 and was diagnosed with mild autism. He has a speech delay as well. Im glad i found your channel, knowing I'm not alone in this.

[@7Aheadfamily]

So Glad you found our channel as well. So great to have you here. ❤️ Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisakelly6633]

Y’all helped me see the symptoms of autism in my son and get help, my son starts autistim preschool next month and we are very excited.. our son is a lot like Simon so it was hard for us to see the signs but when i started watching your videos I immediately had him referred and diagnosed, thank you so much for your videos

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing! We wish you and your little one the best. ❤️😊❤️

[@nathanjw940]

For me sometimes I get overwhelmed by the choices at a buffet especially if it's stuff I eat regularly

[@7Aheadfamily]

That makes sense. ❤️😊❤️

[@8_8ily]

I'm a new caregiver for ASD kids, struggling with calming down severe autistic child everyday at nursery. Thank you for your video uploading found it very informative.

[@7Aheadfamily]

I am so happy you found our channel! If you haven’t seen it already, the one we did on stimming is one of my favorites for understanding Autism. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoq5emuPrap_Zs0

[@nathanjw940]

Marie would make a great nurse

[@7Aheadfamily]

She would. ❤️😊❤️

[@user-zj6yh7oc2p]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers🎉🎉...you are doing really good for other parents with autistic kids.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much! ❤️😊❤️

[@annaukolina121]

You have such a wonderful family! That’s great that you help each other and support Ezra and Simon! I read that people with autism form tolerance towards loud sounds if they are exposed often enough, so if that hypothesis is true, crowds and sounds are beneficial for your sons’ development. I just found out that my only son is on the spectrum, I was devastated in the beginning, but then I watched your family and realized that every person is unique and we can not judge people if they behave “strangely” because we are all different, we should accept and respect each other. That’s great that you show that on your channel

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@Healthy-sy3ty]

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉. We don’t eat out really. A couple of weeks ago I ate out with my Son and family for my Dads birthday. My husband was sick. My family helped a bit but I really fond it difficult. At least there was a playground. I brought a sandwich from home which he ate because he didn’t wanted the restaurant food. He ate the candy from the ordered food. And his ordered drink I out in a cup with a straw. (Hope my engrich 😮 isn’t too bad 😂.🤪) The most important is that you and the kids had fun.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Cool. Thank you for sharing your experience! ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-te7ql8jc7j]

I could relate to Simon because I was also diagnosed with autism at a young age, I have specific foods that I do not like if it is like the texture or smell or taste

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@munagameplaysrealchannel]

Congrats to your family 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RajVeer87156]

little sis is so so so helpful....very nice, God bless the family, love you all

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much❤️. Marie is a lifesaver. 😊

[@KimberlysWorld24]

I have a hard time keeping my son in his seat too. They just seem to wanna explore things. The food looks really good! 👍🏻😍

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks so much! Yes, it was good. 😊

[@galileasalamanca3129]

Hola mi familia favorita de You tube, mi Jr se comporta en muchos aspectos como Ezra, hay ocasiones que tomo un gran respiro de paciencia con el , no le gusta estar por mucho tiempo con muchas personas a la vez, Marie tiene un alma muy bondadosa , todos tus niños son maravillosos saludos❤❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! And thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tamaraanderson7260]

Congratulations!! What a fun treat for everyone! Great kids help each other!

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MariaLopez-er8xm]

What an amazing big sis , that little girl will grow up to be the best mother ever

[@7Aheadfamily]

I think so too! She is such a caring person.

[@MariaLopez-er8xm]

@@7Aheadfamily product of amazing parenting! Keep it up mom

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️, you’re so kind.

[@missnazstylee]

Thanks for taking the time to post these videos it means the world to me while on my journey with my 5 year old son. You give me a lot of strength and hope you’re such a super mom ❤best mom ever ❤🤩 and of course you’re husband too you guys are amazing parents You’re kids are so blessed to have you both 🎉 Thanks for all you do to bring awareness understanding and compassion for our autistic kids, all neurodivergent kids out there I pray many many more subscribers come your way 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@7Aheadfamily]

You are so kind ❤️. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Much love and many blessings for you and your little guy. ❤️

[@missnazstylee]

@@7Aheadfamily Thanks for replying ! how sweet of you! ❤️ I’m sending all the love and blessings to you and your family too 😍🥰🥰

[@7Aheadfamily]

We love replying! And thank you for your comment! ❤️

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

Way to go work your subs! You are a great family. I'm glad i found you guys since my youngest daughter is level 3 autistic. Is a parents can always learn something and support eacother as parents of autistic children

[@7Aheadfamily]

so true. we're happy you found our channel too. Let us know what kind of videos you like. Do you like the educational vids where we give a list of examples, or the vlog style videos that tell a story and show tips that help our family? Thanks!

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

@@7Aheadfamily I like all the different types. I like that you guys do different things and not just always the same.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Cool. Thank you! ❤️😊❤️

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

@@7Aheadfamily your very welcome

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️💜❤️💜❤️

[@ralph4720]

I have my three-year-old grandson who I don't see very often. They seem alive but not as much as a brother. I found a pair of Mini dice and I used plain street dice with Ivan and my grandson and take a headcrack at the headcrack. They were rolling like crazy. I love those too so much. I love you, vinny and especially you and ivan ❤️

[@ralph4720]

Head crack after head crack

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️

[@jocelynclugh3249]

Congratulations 🎊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ninastump7616]

Congrats you deserved it.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! ❤️

[@carstorm85]

My fav fast food is Burger King, my fav sit down restaurant is Red Robin.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Cool. I love Red Robin! ❤️

[@megangreene3955]

Your youngest son should be able to toilet train just fine. My three children,who are autistic, have all been toilet trained by age 5. Though, my autistic daughter toilet was completely trained by 2 1/2 because she absolutely hates being wet. Hopefully, you won't have to deal with nappies in the next year...at least with Simon. Changing nappies is not fun. I have 8 kids, so I have gotten my fill of it. Toilet training may be hard with autistic kids, but the reward of not having to change nappies anymore is well worth it. I recommend the books: Early Start Potty Training, and Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and other developmental Issues. Both of those books helped me when I was trying to toilet train my kids.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! Yeah. Simon and Ezra are both being potty trained right now. Simon just started and we have hopes he’ll learn on the new future. ❤️

[@darkchipz3016]

My favourite food is fish n chips, it tastes amazing, I also love fast food too, espacially chicken nugget and curly fries

[@7Aheadfamily]

So good! We love chicken nuggets too!

[@zeldaverste4972]

yes she is a big help

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, Marie helps so much ❤️

[@roseybxlla3109]

When I go to a restaurant with autism. I don’t usually spill something or grab it or tip off a plate of food. But i do get overwhelmed with social interactions so i sometimes bite the person beside me. I feel bad for them 😭. maybe once in a while i just like moving the plate and ill make it tip. Im also very sensitive to texture and noise. So if something has avocado i will only eat a bit because avocados creamy texture i hate and i would rather get the same thing without avocado if it was an option.

[@roseybxlla3109]

Also I accidentally hit some people when I hand flap (its my stim) and I sometimes dont like talking a lot because i have trouble with speaking. Sometimes im rude without knowing and thought it was polite. or sometimes i just cant say what i was meant to say. like i would repeat the word so many times trying to find the next word. or I would pause at random times and I use so many filler words so often between every 1-5 words i say uh/um. Im afraid of being rude to the waiter or something. and i need some more time to process things so thats another thing.😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra is not a fan of avocados either. 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, eating out with autism does present many challenges. ❤️

[@roseybxlla3109]

@@7Aheadfamily for sure and i can understand why ezra doesnt like avocados.

[@7Aheadfamily]

😂

[@ralph4720]

You know, I live in the little Crown town in Massachusetts and this is a couple streets with people haven't used it. High beams cause there's no street lights and I can't eyes are so blurry. I wanna say something but I had to get my eyes to calm down. Cause my eyes hurt and I wear sunglasses. When people use it high beams and I still can't see. It's very blurry, I'll tell you about what happened to my eyesight

[@7Aheadfamily]

We’re sorry to hear that about your eyesight

[@Federico-zm1ym]

Culver's is my favorite place to go eat

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️

[@ScottHuynh-ct3gf]

I always get looks when I give my little brothers who both have autism compression one person had to sayit to me they said don't do that that will hurt him and I have to tell him oh no sorry he has autism and compressions calm him down so ye 6:56 6:58 7:04

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, We've been there. Especially when I rub the top of his head, people think I am teasing him, but he loves it.

[@ScottHuynh-ct3gf]

@@7Aheadfamily I totally agree with rubbing his heads it just sometimes very annoying to people when they make noises

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah. Thank you!❤️

[@IdkjustLin]

5:21 he’s making that noise bc he is probably overwhelmed, hungry or upset. Autistic people like me can’t handle loud and overwhelming places like restaurants and sometimes need a break. I know you mentioned that he has a hard time eating but i think you should introduce him to new foods and get him more used to eating.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah. Thanks for the suggestion! ❤️😊❤️

[@indigobunting2431]

It is so overwhemingly loud.

[@7Aheadfamily]

It is. ❤️

[@ralph4720]

We're taking the kids to the cheesecake. Facthey love the cheesecake factory. They haven't been in a while

[@7Aheadfamily]

I love cheesecake! -Holly

[@ralph4720]

@@7Aheadfamily Yeah, the kids eat a lot. Cheesecake. I try to keep Ivan, it's happy, but he can't really have that stuff. Cause hes lacked toast and tolerant. But you aint good, and he has been eating lately. He hasn't been these just been pushing in. And he has a big appetite.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Oh. We wish you guys the best. ❤️😊❤️

[@ralph4720]

I have this video on my watching a few videos. And I can't see nothing so I have it on my TV. My TV just blue out and I got it in February for my birthdand I had to switch t see nothing. For my birthday

[@7Aheadfamily]

Oof

[@ralph4720]

@@7Aheadfamily I'm sorry I'm not beyond the rest of the night cause I cannot see I don't even know what I said I don't know. I just hope I didn't swear ailing if I do take it down and just tell me to take it down I will.

[@ralph4720]

I'm up all night with my autistic son and he can't sleep very well, he hasn't been doing too well

[@7Aheadfamily]

it's ok

[@ralph4720]

Ivan might be up when you go live

[@7Aheadfamily]

Hope so. it'll be tomorrow at 10:00 AM MST. See you then!

[@ralph4720]

@7Aheadfamily I'm gonna have to give him some encouragement if hes up even if hes not up, I'll show it to him in the morning. Will probably be with my grandson. Hes my Grandma and I'm gonna have my grandson tomorrow night too. Ben might be home. I want Ben to come home. Cause I want to seek them. Cause I haven't been spending a lot of time with him. Ben might be here, too, Koi. He wants to live with my sister for a little while. And I'm gonna let him have a little vacation. I'll go see him everyday at Mike. You know it's hard to be away from boy but I love my tattoo man phone on his phone all the time. He just mad at me when I call him. Cause he gets along with my niece's friends. Couple of more boys in there funny together. They are all like a month apart

[@7Aheadfamily]

Hopefully. Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊💜😊❤️

[@mysterionz]

Weird question: what editing software do you use?

[@7Aheadfamily]

We use Final Cut Pro. Thanks for asking! ❤️😊❤️

[@mysterionz]

@@7Aheadfamily I’ll check out that one :) you’re welcome,e

[@7Aheadfamily]

It’s a good one.

[@mysterionz]

@@7Aheadfamily I’ll check it out. Do you use the free or premium version? Downloading to my iPad right now

[@7Aheadfamily]

We use the premium version. ❤️❤️❤️

[@theupsidedowngame9194]

Woops guess you're celebrating 11,000 😅

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah. Thank you guys so much! ❤️😊❤️

[@catiehays3361]

If ots a buffet why can't Simon get more food if he wants it. You paid 4 it, so eat as much as you want, rite?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah. We let them eat as much as they wanted. ❤️😊❤️

[@ralph4720]

I was at the hospital all night with Ivan, and my son has a little bit of a seizure. And they always thought he was had epilepsy. You know, they kept on tests of epilepsy, but it's not epilepic seizure. And it's scary when he has seizures. Because he gets so dizzy and he falls. He didn't fall this time, but he had one standing up. And it was very scary just fell on as a bomb and hes lacked post and tolerant. I think hes lacked post and torrent send wife pills and lack toast and tolerant. But I don't care what the best stop caring. Because I wanna be around for my sons. It's very hard. But we go a better life coming ahead. We're going to Florida, there's a few places. Utah didlock a new tire. But it's slow to expensive cause I need a good climate for coy. They said a good climate will be good for his muscles. What vivin Ivan is my favorite like hes with me all the time hes by my side all the time I watch out pimp like you know, his twin brother, hes off doing his own thing already. Hes just get a lot of trouble. He doesn't use this a lot of language. Hes not supposed to express you with my grandson. I love those kids so much. Don't consider everyone in my wife if anything ever happened to Ivan. I don't know if i'd be able to take it.😢😢

[@7Aheadfamily]

I hope he can heal fast too. ❤️

[@jo-annehickmott2206]

I like to eat at harvester

[@7Aheadfamily]

Oh cool. We’ll have to check that place out sometime. ❤️😊❤️

[@pummelclamble246]

I like to eat fries and cheese and pasta and even bread

[@7Aheadfamily]

That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@pummelclamble246]

@@7Aheadfamily It’s ok!

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@susananderson1579]

Which restaurant wS this?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Tucanos

[@ralph4720]

I might have used to say hi to my son's. But then again, I have something to tell you. I would like to you to think about it. I'll ask you tomorrow.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ok

[@AdamAndersonP]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ralph4720]

My son will not talk to me. Hes mad at me because he lives in Oregon and they think that my 1 year old grandson's autistic end to hes mad at me because I was nervous there for him because I was I task cross-country. I never want to go see them because I didn't have the money. Then I had younger kids living with me. Hes like 21 year old son. Who's living with me right now? I raise him, but hes mad at me. Cause I'm always with Ivan and Ben, but not him. Hes mad at my little baby brothers. Cause you're autistic and it's like I'm done like I leave him alone I won't calm but I'm gonna want to see my grandson spray my heart so bad. I told him be mad at me not your baby brothers

[@7Aheadfamily]

I’m sorry to here that. Hopefully you guys can become good friends again! ❤️😊❤️

[@superslothandfriendsyt7050]

I'm just curious but why does Ezra sits in a highchair but Simon does not? Sry if I'm asking this. Also congrats on 10k+ subs

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra sits in a high chair because he won’t sit in a typical chair for long enough to feed him, while Simon will. ❤️ Thank you so much for asking! 😊

[@superslothandfriendsyt7050]

@@7Aheadfamily Np! Also thx for answering me 💗

[@7Aheadfamily]

You’re welcome! ❤️😊❤️

[@superslothandfriendsyt7050]

@@7Aheadfamily 💓

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️

[@ralph4720]

I want to show you a picture of Ivan but this scanner is old

[@7Aheadfamily]

Oh ok. Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@freedom5329]

Question, why is Mari in boy clothes?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Marie is very much a girly girl. She loves to paint her nails and has her crushes on boys. She also has two older brothers who give her their hand-me-down clothes and she finds them comfortable.

[@7Aheadfamily]

They are blue. Is that what you’re referring too? The color?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Also, I won't let her wear short shorts! ❤️

[@BigDan08]

how much longer will ezra sit in a highchair

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is a good question. We have tried sitting him in a regular chair sometimes at home at dinner, but he won't last long. He'll get really excited and grab people's food and push off people's plates. So we will keep trying and helping him learn.

[@BigDan08]

when will ezra start eating on his own

[@7Aheadfamily]

Hopefully he will eventually. ❤️😊❤️

[@BigDan08]

will simon go to an autism elementary or a normal elementary

[@7Aheadfamily]

We actually have the choice here. But we aren’t sure yet. It depends on how well he does in his preschool. Thank you for asking! 😊😊😊

[@shampabarui7308]

Is autism curable

[@7Aheadfamily]

From our experience, autism is so Ergo g that you are born with a d doesn’t go away, with that being said, since it is such a broad spectrum, there are more high functioning and mildly autistic people out there that might not seem that they have autism to those around them, and they have learned how to mask and suppress their autistic traits. But if you talk to them one on one, they still say that they are autistic. Our son Ezra is learning how to communicate and that is our focus with him. We want him to have the most independent life possible. But we are still working on functional skills, such as potty training, and saying yes and no.

[@catiehays3361]

Why do you all talk 2 them like babies? It's food not num nums, I've heard Simon say food so why aren't you all?? Don't you want there speech 2 improve..

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is a fair point. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@ralph4720]

No, it makes it hurts my feelings. Because it seems like you were sad. When those people moved asked to be moved, let those people be snappy and unappreciated what you have to go through. Because we go through a little lot. And my kids say something you know. I let coy say what he wants to. People who let's stand around him cause he just stayed at a lot because hes in a wheelchair. Cause you just sound like you were sad like go I hope that never happens again well, it happens all the time here and I don't care you know, I say something one of my family members say something because we go out with a bunch of people we go out with at least 20 people the most. A 100 function rooms go to funk. Get a function room, so you feel safe.❤ People can be so d*** hateful it p***** me off. Especially a little kid with a disability. I'd say hi to him right away and stop playing with him. Like, say hi to them, you know, like, go right up to him. If I set near him.

[@7Aheadfamily]

People can be really unkind sometimes.