Morning Routine for Mild Autism and Severe Autism

Simon and Ezra are both Autistic, and they have a specific morning routine that helps the whole family!
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[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@kakapopro11]

I skip breakfast

[@Danisha-rn2yj]

Dad, you have the patience of a Saint, God bless you.🙏🏻

[@7Aheadfamily]

He does!

[@Danisha-rn2yj]

@@7Aheadfamily If you don’t mind me asking, are you in the USA, I am!! I’m going to subscribe to your channel in a minute, I just got home, thank you!!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes. We do live in the USA. Thank you so much. God bless you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tamersmusiclol]

The kids are amazing & the mother and father is so caring props to them.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Aww, that’s sweet, thank you. ❤️

[@ArinzeTV]

Can I just say, I was recently casted to play a character with lvl 1 autism in a movie and your channel has been major source of research and great enlightenment that has helped me understand ASD tremendously. I want to do justice to this role and represent ASD people in the most positive way representable. Thank you for uploading these videos, you really don't know who you're helping. Much love ❤ from 🇳🇬

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! Good luck on the part!

[@luke_Boston-MA]

This is living proof that the autism spectrum is so wide but everyone on the spectrum has their special qualities. I am also guessing that Ezra’s bed is now Houdini escape proof? They both seem so content sleeping in the same room. I also admire your patience with them both. A parents love for their child should be totally unconditional and Ezra and Simon are blessed to have you both as their parents. In fact, the whole family dynamic is super awesome.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much Luke ❤️ you are so kind. Yes Ezra ‘s bed is finally escape proof. 😊 they do very well sleeping together now which is so nice.

[@7Aheadfamily]

How so?

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤔

[@patdaboni1221]

Can you please tell me what kind of bed are those, I have a 3 year old with autism and she’s growing out of her crib. And what is that speech app.

[@7Aheadfamily]

The app is called proloquo2go.

[@dimahalbaroudi9256]

As a mother of 6 years old autistic child I love watching these videos I learned a lot from them, keep going you're doing a great job.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariamasanyang8674]

You both are amazing parents god bless you all

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@PicAFlic]

You know, whenever I come across a video like this on others, or children with Autism, it almost brings a tear to my eye. Being I'm on the spectrum myself. All I can say is you'll notice their gifts sooner or later, and to nurture them. All of us that are on the spectrum live with our own demons I like to say, but what makes us so strong is that we continuously get up, day after day and fight those demons head on again and again. Weather it be sensory things, non-verbal things, overpowering smells, lights, etc. We take on this neurotypical world and make sure they know we're here! 😁

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks watching and sharing ❤️! You’re doing an amazing job!!!

[@alanbuechler]

Same, I'm also on the spectrum. I'm not on the severe side though.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@alanbuechler]

@@7Aheadfamily Np! Tbh, I've never seen this channel before till last night.

[@7Aheadfamily]

So Glad to have you here!

[@tamaraanderson7260]

Thanks for sharing your morning routine, what an adventure every day!!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, it is! And we love it! 😊 ❤️

[@lorenzasammut9377]

My little boy has ASD too...I think you're fantastic parents❤ God bless you and your children! A huge hug from Italy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much!

[@LeeLeeCRN]

What precious little angels. u guys are wonderful. I love channels like these. Reminds me that im not alone in raising an autistic child❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️. So glad to have you here. How old is your child?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Why? Did you actually watch the full video?

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤔

[@7Aheadfamily]

👍

[@simonatabarcea]

I loved how you posted the finding socks part (which is a daily struggle for us too) Husband smelling the sock put a smile on my face and made me feel like a human again. ❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks! That’s our normal. 😊 I actually went out and bought more socks the next day cause I couldn’t find any matches!

[@JennyMetz]

So trure

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Carterborchers]

Keeping socks on is a problem in our house! One of my ASD kiddos always seems to prefer a sock on one foot and not the other. 🤷‍♀️

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah! ❤️❤️♥️

[@lorenzasammut9377]

I think you're fantastic parents! I also have a little boy with ASD...your children are so pretty and I wish you love and strenght. God bless your family! A huge hug from Italy❤!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for your heartwarming comment! A big hug from everyone here at 7-Ahead!❤️❤️❤️

[@rajimac]

This is a great video because you are helping both boys to find their way and somehow holding them to account. Like getting Ezra to clean up the mess and having a consistent approach. Also not giving them screens 24/7 to keep them occupied. Sometimes when a child has a difference there is a tendency to feel sorry for them or bad for them abd they are allowed to do what they want. That’s fine when they are little but roll on 20 years and you have a big man with a lot of acres soon. I lived and worked with people with autism and I noticed that the people who were treated like their other siblings and given some boundaries , found life as an adult much easier. I’m not judging parents who resort to screens or bribes, but i would say start early with positive guidelines and boundaries just like you’d give your other children .

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for your thoughts and concerns!😊

[@ashleecollinsworth9279]

Thanks for sharing I never had a morning routine or night routine growing up when I was little that helped me so now I know if I ever have kids I know I have to stick to a routine

[@7Aheadfamily]

Most kids, even if they aren’t Autistic, thrive on routine. Our’s isn’t perfect, but we wanted to share it in case it’s helpful

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Nice Adam and Holly!!! Great morning routine. Nice job staying calm and relaxed, things can get stressful I bet.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ we try to give them time so things aren’t too stressful. I remember mornings being very stressful as a kid. -Holly

[@littlejonathorn6860]

@@7Aheadfamily 💯

[@7Aheadfamily]

😃

[@bigbubba29]

Being on the spectrum myself, this warms my heart.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@user-si6ym3sl7e]

I was a lot like Simon when I was little. You're doing a great job.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinaandes6428]

Thank you for sharing. I am truly appreciate the videos and explanations. I want to share that for my kid , I am working with naturopathic practitioner to help to identify vitamins deficiencies, daily protein consumption and food resources that it can help my kiddo. It was an eye opening experience. I highly recommend it. Thank you again for sharing. ❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

You are so welcome! And that is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@theupsidedowngame9194]

Great to watch

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

Why?

[@kalegolas]

I totally agree with Simon in his chose of cereal :)

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yep. He knows what’s yummy

[@chronicallycassandra8907]

I love the dog bed thing! It gives a sense of safety and comfort to be inside a small space like that. As a child on the spectrum i frequently crawled into the tub, closets, under tables etc to nap or even sleep the night seeking comfort! Wish i had had my own cool zip up bed like that

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. That makes total sense that you wanted to go inside closets or in the tub. Our kids are like that too.

[@4vetok]

Здоровья вашим деткам ! ❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! ❤️

[@LobsterBum-it5vi]

Hi my daughter is non verbal and just so you know your not alone love your channel

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! I love hearing about others in similar situations as us. That helps me not feel alone. Often it is easy to feel lonely as a parent of a child who cannot talk, but I am excited for the things Ezra can do. ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing.

[@LobsterBum-it5vi]

@@7Aheadfamily I know it’s hard but we can get through this together hope we can meet one day and I’m excited for Ezra to do get older and be able to do things that others can’t my daughter and Ezra are pretty familiar and they will grow old and maybe meet each other when their older have a great day

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you!

[@judycraig9843]

Having raised an autistic daughter that was non verbal, had seizures, was diabetic on insulin and had cerebral palsy, it was definitely a challenge but yes she taught me so much. My daughter wore braces as well. She sinced passed a few years ago at 37 from cancer. There are some funny moments that I can laugh about now. One thing I was always aware of is there is constant communication. It doesn't have to be verbal much like your son turning away from the cereal. You are doing everything right. Structure is so important. Sometimes even going down a different street on the way home can be traumatizing. My daughter would not wear hats, gloves, hoods, anything on her hair like elastics or clips and definitely no jewellery. I think the worst scenarios were hospital visits. She was always so scared and IVs were very hard. You have wonderful sons. I noticed you also got the pjs that do up in the back. Good job you guys.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing!❤️❤️❤️You very much appreciate you telling us your story!💕💕💕

[@michael8170]

I love what you’re doing each morning to get the boys up, nice and slow. Look at Simon’s happy wake-up face. He loves his mom right now. He is very smart, he knows what cereal that he eats every morning. Ezra seems like he is no problem getting up in the morning. He doesn't like the cereal, maybe the texture of it. You're doing a wonderful job as parents raising 2 boys with Autism.😊😊😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you. We are learning as we go.

[@marygreen2672]

AMEN

[@davidp8575]

Awesome parenting I use to babysit an autistic kid. Keep it up eventually they will tell you what they want

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@irinamakovetsky3038]

You both are such amazing parents and your kids are so lucky to have you.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Romanoct.]

For my 4 yo with moderate asd hes more likely to eat while watching tv. Some say tv is bad but thanks to ms rachel and cocomelon my son can now sing, still wont speak, but he knows a ton of songs❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing

[@Cartierscott]

I been binge watching your videos and after i can tell Simon will grow up to be a smart boy and probably be great independently. Ezra i dont know what happened but it seems he has not improved at all but regressed. Hes still the same at almost 9 years old. He should already be potty trained , out of the baby chair , and able to communicate some how with yall even if he has level 3 autism we work with level 3 and they arent nearly as regressed as this. We prey for him but you guys will definitely have to assist him for the rest of your life and your 4 children even simon at one point will as you can see some videos.

[@GoldenSun1986]

We eat cereal plain and serve the milk on the side. Works for us. Some days he likes both, others he just drinks his milk. We add some healthy bacteria to his milk to keep his gut healthy. We tried different methods adding them to milk or juice. It seems one kind goes better with juice and the other one with milk. Since one of them is enough we try one an use the other one if he didn't like to drink milk. It rarely happens.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing ❤️ yes, sometimes separating things seems to work well with these guys too. What type of bacteria do you add to the milk?

[@GoldenSun1986]

@@7Aheadfamily We are from Germany, so I am not sure, if the company is sellingntheir products under the same namr everywhere. We use the age-appropriate lactic bacteria from omnibiotic.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Could you give us a link to their website?😊 We’d love to check it out!❤️

[@littlekimmie4220]

simon and Ezra are so cute

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you!💕💕💕

[@annamohr2589]

My son has a lighter Version of Autism. They are children like others too. Just living in their "special" world :) Thank you very much for this Video.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@wn4428]

My son too is autistic.Much love from kenya .Your elder son behaves exactly like him

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you!🩷💕🩷

[@sharonlowney6866]

Parents have so much patience!! Handsome boys! So important that you make them clean up! Parents with neurotipical children don't do that

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you!❤️

[@user-ez5ti9qq4k]

Im a toddler teacher and one of my kids is austic i let him touch the cereal while its on the spoon. And then i put it in my hand and sometimes he chooses does he want the spoon or he wants me too feed him. And he likes oatmeal too

[@7Aheadfamily]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@baileyheaton7087]

Just a thought on Ezra meals does he like the texture of cereal and milk it could be a texture preference. A healthy backup in case he does like the texture of milk is to put milk in his bottle.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for the suggestion! ❤️ We will often put milkshakes in bottles and he will usually drink them. ❤️❤️❤️

[@baileyheaton7087]

@@7Aheadfamily you are welcome

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sunshinesunshine2714]

I agree with this , my child is big on TEXTURES, she does not like mushy things so cereal is a no go lol , she is on the High spectrum of autism…

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for watching and sharing ❤️

[@SophieMary-jr7jf]

That dad “he can eat on his own but. Ezra. Can’t. The tired in his eyes

[@7Aheadfamily]

🙏

[@thomasschoeck9080]

Here’s a suggestion for keeping socks together without putting one completely inside the other to make a ball while still avoiding the problem of misplacing some of the socks. Line up the two socks one on top of the other. Then slide one of the socks down about four to five inches or so using the length of your thumbnail to estimate an inch. Then fold the top part of one sock over the top part of the other sock. If done correctly this should allow you to keep the two socks in the pair together without losing too much storage space in a drawer or other container.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Carterborchers]

I remember those seemingly endless days where one just kind of melted into another. I have two boys with autism and ADHD. It did slowly get easier over the years, and now that they’re teens, their level of independence gives me time to sit down and relax once in a while. 😅

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@manuelcornejo2309]

Boil eggs or some fruits in the morning is a good breakfast to much sugar in the cereal 🥣 or some oatmeal 🥣 or bread with cheese search for Peruvian breakfast or dishes ❤ love kids I have 2

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️

[@ratgrl81]

They're adorable kids. Our fourteen year old daughter is mostly nonverbal.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@7Aheadfamily]

We wish you and your daughter the best!❤️❤️❤️

[@ratgrl81]

@@7Aheadfamily Thank you 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️

[@MelissaRivera-dt4nv]

Children with autism feel more comfortable in small spaces. My daughter will fall asleep under her bed or any small tight space.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes. That sounds very familiar.

[@rihannan5634]

Please were did u get the tent from my daughter would benefit so much this one looks strong .

[@sazzlepop321]

I think Amazon

[@7Aheadfamily]

You Got it. Thank you. :)

[@lost619]

I was only recently diagnosed with autism and I am in my 30s. I grew up with a horrid biological family I was labelled wierd and laughed at when I couldn't cope with such simple things. I ended up just not doing what was wanted of me and as a result was called lazy. I now have a supportive family around me my step mum took me in and helped me. I love seing how supportive you guys are. It's not an easy job but you are amazing parents :) Am curious about the beds they look cosy are they just like tents? Like can they get out if needed. Sorry new here :)

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing and for being here!😊❤️😊 Here's the link to Ezra's bed😉www.rehabmart.com/product/haven-high-side-safety-bed-with-full-mesh-walls-47587.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSUCCD222Hs8NFtCly-5Rhj2B965f3e3GUk8iTMVnlb5wkbXoR7i4xwaAojoEALw_wcB

[@darkchipz3016]

Sometimes I love night time more than morning, idk why but night time makes me chill

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s awesome! Good to be able to relax at night. 😊

[@Carterborchers]

Me too. For me, I know the kids are asleep, safe, and content at night. Those few alone hours of respite in the wee hours are worth being a little tired in the morning.

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@UrFrondFern]

When he hit that spoon, i felt that

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for commenting!😊💕

[@thomasschoeck9080]

I noticed toward the end of this video that Ezra only seems to be able to tap fairly precisely on the item that he wants on his iPad when he is moving his arm quickly. I notice that he seems to struggle more with this when he moves more slowly. I am the same way when I use my own iPad (as I am right now as I am typing this). This is also the case with me when I touch type on a traditional keyboard. This tells me that Ezra likely has a condition that affects movement like I do but in his case it seems to be somewhat more noticeable. Maybe some additional physical and occupational therapy could help to address this.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@blakeexaviar9370]

I have autism and ADHD, and my medicine makes me not want to eat so I only ate dinner which is not good, so one thing I do to make sure I get enough nutrients each day, is I drink a meal replacement shake, or eat a meal replacement cereal bar, or I eat a piece of fruit when I wake up.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing! Those are some great ideas we will implement. :-) I don’t know if you saw our video on meals, but we do a little bit of that. 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Mealtime Routine for Mild Autism and Severe Autism | 9 Tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vOqqmVbcR5pcU

[@blakeexaviar9370]

@@7Aheadfamily I just watched that video after this one. For a while my mom denied that I needed meal replacements, until I got dangerously underweight cause I wasn't hungry cause of my medicine. I'm glad you make sure he gets enough nutrients even when he doesn't feel like eating an actual meal. I will say some of the meal replacement cereal bars taste like chalk, so you might have to get a few different ones to see what he likes.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. And thank you for your ideas. We might have to try the meal replacement bars as well and see if Ezra likes them.

[@blakeexaviar9370]

@@7Aheadfamily My favorite is the birthday cake one. I also prefer the bars over the shakes cause it's a smaller portion than drinking the full smoothie but it's still equally nutritional and it's better when I'm not very hungry.

[@jennydawson6952]

2 autistic children!!What a catastrophe. My son was diagnosed with level 2 (moderate) autism at 3, though i was ceryain he was autistic before his first birthday. He was not engaging, there was no reciprocity in our interactions. I spent the first 10 years of his life terrified of the future and desperately sad about the present. As soon as it was clear that my son was disabled, i decided i would never have another child. The risk is just too great.

[@7Aheadfamily]

I wouldn't call it a catastrophe... But Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤔

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@wereallmadhere9086]

It boggles the mind how insensitive and cruel some people can be. Please don't let the comment section affect you. You have beautiful children (all of them). Thank you for sharing

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@erikadanielle3571]

My son with down syndrome will also push the spoon away from him and eventually eat his food my other son who hasn't had an evaluation yet will be picky with his food things he loves one day he will hate the next it's super stressful

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, that sounds a lot like Ezra lately. It can be difficult. Thanks for sharing and know you have support and love coming from the 7-Ahead fam. ❤️❤️❤️

[@erikadanielle3571]

@@7Aheadfamily thank you 😊 🙏

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@preciousj6931]

Can you share more about Ezra’s communication device please?

[@7Aheadfamily]

yes. here is a video where we have more explanation about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6S6e3yPbLGDoqs

[@preciousj6931]

@@7Aheadfamily thank you

[@preciousj6931]

I watched it a few hrs ago but it doesn’t say how one can get one

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

So the device is just an ipad... amzn.to/42KagRf The app we are using the the iPad is - apps.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go-aac/id308368164

[@littlekimmie4220]

may i please ask whats that app on the ipad that communicates thank u

[@7Aheadfamily]

We use Proloquo2go

[@robertpotenchin6628]

Avionul care aduce mancarea in zbor il stiti? Am stat odata ore pe saptamana sa fac tot felul de smecherii,inclusiv sa ne jucam cu apa de la robinet,ca un copil sa inteleaga ca eu nu vreau sa domin,nu vreau sa il fortez si mai.ales sa il grabesc. Am stat si ascunsi dupa perdea,de un monstru care nu exista. Apoi cu somnul la pranz tot asa,ii placea muzica pe telefon,de apel si chestia aia rotativa cu muzica pentru balerine. Apoi a devenit ritual,stia singur ce repetam ziua urmatoare. Mi-a placut.

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤔

[@claybailey6527]

Food is medicine, grains turn to sugar which causes inflammation. Starchy sugars from fruit are far better and have lots of nutrients. Also lots of nutrients in A2A2 whole milk. Almond milk has little benefits and the gut has a hard time digesting.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

[@joeburciaga9977]

Is that an app on the tablet you have to let you know what he wants? If so whats the name

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for asking! Here is a bunch of information and videos on that...

[@7Aheadfamily]

So the device is just an ipad... amzn.to/42KagRf The app we are using the the iPad is - apps.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go-aac/id308368164 Autistic Boy Uses Device to Trick-or-Treat kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO0fWljp56ohdk Chat GPT - Artificial Intelligence and Autism kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6a4YYNnnrOJpac Secrets to Better Autism Communication - 7 Tips You Won't Believe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6S6e3yPbLGDoqs

[@brittanykalanarhos9839]

Both of my kids are hfa. My son eats very specific foods and if I Chang it he gets upset. So with him I stick to his preference. My daughter just does not like to eat period...I struggle to get her to eat anything even junk food. And if she does eat its just 2 bites of this or that.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Getting them to eat can be really hard. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@jessicabundangkat3152]

How are they on school mornings and does Simon need a safety bed or is it just something that he really likes

[@7Aheadfamily]

Simon doesn't really need the inclosed bed that he has, he is just used to it and likes it. We will transition him to a typical bed later, when he out grows this one. I am guessing though, when we get him a twin size bed, he may want a tent to go over. when we don't zip him up, h will zip it up himself. and also, Simon will start Preschool in the fall, so he doesn't do school yet, and has therapy at home sometimes. As for Ezra, he did school last year and though he liked it, he regressed. We've found he learns better at home with a therapist. We are really focusing on getting him potty trained at home, and we have the Therapists do Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy with him. He is really learning how to use his iPad to communicate now, which is exciting. So this video is actually their school morning.

[@joycemalcolm7542]

My comment: a very handsome dad❤😊😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

I agree - Holly (his wife)

[@EvaAsyurah]

Hi.. I came across your video after seeing my son having difficulty to talk. I am just wondering how old will he be able to talk like a normal person? He is coming to 3 this year and most of the symptoms you mentioned , my son got it.. so do you also send your child to speech therapy or just let them talk naturally on their own? I am so so stressed out right now. Looking at my son like this. I am sorry for being such a judgy mom on my own son until I sometimes think negatively about him..

[@7Aheadfamily]

If you have concerns about his speech, you can always get him Speech Therapy. You don’t have to get a label before Speech Therapy, unless of course, it’s just to help Insurance pay. The speech therapy we did for our son Simon has helped a ton. A lot of professionals will say Early Intervention is the key to helping these kids get independent.

[@Aileen53]

I was wondering how to shower my lilttle brother who has level 3 autism I can’t really understand him since he is non verbal but I can see his emotions I try and try to shower him even a bath does my brother not like the temperature?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Great question, what is motivating for him? Is there a way to incorporate one of his favorite toys with his bath?

[@Aileen53]

@@7Aheadfamily well he really likes cars

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s exactly what we do with Ezra and Simmons bring their favorite cars into the tub. 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

I will definitely try that if you haven’t already. 😊

[@Aileen53]

@@7Aheadfamily thank u!

[@mime7509]

What wonderful parents you are ❤ I have twins with ASD who, like your boys, present very differently. It took us YEARS to get them to eat properly. Even now they have some aversions but it’s easier now they’re older. Watching Ezra push the spoon and cover his ears brought back so many memories. I was so impressed how Simon calmly cleaned the food off of his leg. My kid would have had a major meltdown! You’re doing a great job and your boys are lucky to have you. You can definitely tell that Ezra and Simon reciprocate that love too.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@lizchristineortiz3909]

Where did you find the beds for the boys? I have a recently diagnosed 3 yr old girl with mild autism and she wonders and it worries me ? Any suggestions?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Here is the link to Ezra's bed!❤️❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

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

[@mikealrobison1831]

I have level one autism so it doesn’t really affect me that much and I still do things autistic people do but it’s not as bad

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@dedramcdade9603]

The parents look and act exhausted.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ain’t that the truth.😜

[@shivalishankersharma1562]

Well, parenthood is hard enough as it is. Let alone parenting to children who have special needs. And making sure your other kids get the parenting they need. That WILL exhaust any human. I hope these parents have a support system. Family/friends/services that can give them some well deserved “me” time to recharge ? I have deep respect to this couple. I wish them the best in their life.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much. We do. We actually just got back from some my sister’s house. It was really nice. ❤️

[@user-cc5nl9co4d]

These parents are amazing. Do they know why the children are autistic?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️ we have some videos on both of their stories…

[@7Aheadfamily]

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

[@7Aheadfamily]

How come?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Also, another video about that…Did Vaccines Cause Ezra and Simon's Autism? Uncovering the Truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/hom5hJahgc12ask

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤔 OK

[@thomasschoeck9080]

It looks like Ezra wanted string cheese and it looks like his communication is starting to come along here. I wonder if giving him some string cheese (or whatever he asks for on a particular morning) and some cereal (in small quantities to avoid sensory overload) could work. This may give him an incentive to communicate a bit more. On a related note maybe you can try making snacks for Ezra from cheese and fruit. This should be workable as long as the cheese and fruit is in small enough pieces to be safe to eat. On a related note grape juice would probably be safer for Ezra than actual grapes. I don’t know how well Ezra is able to chew before swallowing. That could be an issue especially if he has any conditions that affect muscle tone. For example, cerebral palsy can effect this. I have a very mild form of cerebral palsy that mostly effects my speech but when I was younger it also effected what I could eat safely even into the grade school years. Sometimes conditions like this can go undiagnosed for many years if they are mild enough. If Ezra has not been checked for this in addition to the conditions that he has already been diagnosed with then some additional neurological testing may be in order. To give you an idea of how easy it is for these things to fall through the cracks I was first diagnosed as being on the spectrum and having right hemisphere damage (as as result of complications from a premature birth) at age two shortly after my two year checkup. This diagnosis was confirmed when I was nineteen-and-a-half (nearly twenty years old) during a neurological exam after I complained of optic migraine symptoms to my parents. The one new thing that came out of this examination that I recall at the moment is that this was the first time that a doctor mentioned that I also have a mild form of cerebral palsy. If Ezra also happens to have this (or something similar (maybe a movement disorder of some type?)) no matter how mildly then some additional physical and occupational therapy is probably in order. It might also explain his current lack of speech and apparent difficulties with pointing to specific items on his iPad (including ones that he wants (such as “string cheese”)). It might also partially explain some of his current difficulties with toilet training. Other factors like fear of the toilet (including the flushing sound) could also be an issue. This pretty much sums up my observations on this for now.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@stephenbarthold8846]

My daughter is severely autistic

[@7Aheadfamily]

We're so glad you found our channel. We would love to hear what you like to watch, educational? tips on things like potty training, or eating? or just fun positive family vlogs? We'd love to know what you like to see in our channel. Thanks ❤️

[@bellaluci9844]

Are both boys on medication? Also do the go to ABA or have home therapy?

[@7Aheadfamily]

We have been experimenting with medication for Ezra, we’ll probably do a video on that shortly, but Simon doesn’t have any medication. They have in-home therapy every day.

[@nobelremy]

I have pdd nos and have 2 diffrend morning routines. I live in a housing facility for people with disabilities in holland. I have my own apartment, a cat and 2 rabbits (the rabbits live outside). I work 3 days a week on a care farm with horses, cats, rabbits, chickens and dogs. On my work days i wake up ta 7:45. I need my time to wake up and eat my breakfast. First i hug an kiss my cat and check my whatsapp then go to the badroom. Then i feed my cath and let him go oudside if he want to, put on my clotes and go feed my rabbits. Then i make and eat my breakfast that is coffee (very important in the morning 😂) 4 crackers and a cup a soup while i do diamond painting until is time to go to work. On my days off i wake up at 11:00 and the first part is te same. Because im free i take more time for breakfast some tims i feed te rabbits before my breakfast and sometimes after. I dont like it when I have to rush. I use essential oil in a diffuser, omega 3, magnesium and light therapy in the winter to feel better and happyer 😊

[@nobelremy]

I accept my autism. I dont see it as a disabilety but as a ability. I can work with horses, i have horse riding lessons for people with a handicap on friday evening. And the most amazing thin is i take western lessons with a friend who has a diability in here hip on saterday one week trail and the next week reining. Western is amazing because it doesn't matter if you are disabled ore not you lear the same thins. The trail lesson is in a group with non disabled people and they accept us and we do the same thins as the others even if its difficult its difficult or easy for everyone. The reining is just me and my friend. the thing i like the moost about the western horses is that they are slower and very smooth esspecialy the canter.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That sounds like a wonderful routine. thank you for sharing that with us.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That sounds like a great place to work. 🙂

[@littlekimmie4220]

well i say i'm not a morning person but my parents try to get me up

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for your comment!💕💕💕

[@bellaluci9844]

Where/how to get a communication device?

[@7Aheadfamily]

The communication device itself is just an iPad. The app is ProloQuo2go.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Here are some more episodes with that device on there…

[@7Aheadfamily]

Secrets to Better Autism Communication - 7 Tips You Won't Believe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6S6e3yPbLGDoqs

[@7Aheadfamily]

Autistic Boy Uses Device to Trick-or-Treat kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO0fWljp56ohdk

[@7Aheadfamily]

Chat GPT - Artificial Intelligence and Autism kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6a4YYNnnrOJpac

[@Sandra-tt3fq]

Yo soy madre de una niña autista es muy complicado

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@strangerthingsseason5444]

Do y’all have night routine?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes we do… Thanks for watching. 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Night Time Routine for Mild Autism and Severe Autism kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbUmpt5jbWcjbM

[@strangerthingsseason5444]

@@7Aheadfamily thanks.

[@7Aheadfamily]

You bet! Thanks so much for watching. 😊

[@20PINKluvr]

Being on the spectrum also makes me not want kids myself 😅 the curse of hypersensitivity to noise

[@7Aheadfamily]

That makes sense. Kids are very noisy.

[@emnotyours9050]

Maybe he does not like mixed food. Or round food. Good luck.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️😊❤️

[@verenastauffer1651]

I am stressed just because of this video.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@BenjaminandKatiesVlogs2024]

My fist born daughter has sever autism

[@7Aheadfamily]

Well you have nothing but love and support from us ❤️❤️❤️. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help out.

[@Maddy-dh7xv]

I have a question why dose Ezra sit in a high chair

[@7Aheadfamily]

Great question, I think we talk about that in this video, but if not, he won’t stay in one place for very long. 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Mealtime Routine for Mild Autism and Severe Autism | 9 Tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vOqqmVbcR5pcU

[@AgniezhKa]

Почему он в кепке дома? Чтобы солнце не напекло?

[@7Aheadfamily]

He wanted to. ❤️

[@susannaliu4200]

Or give what he likes to eat and give it too him for breakfast.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, sometimes that works.

[@critterkid12]

whats in shake?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, let me get you that video…

[@7Aheadfamily]

Morning Routine for Mild Autism and Severe Autism kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ2yZaZmh6itp6s

[@emnotyours9050]

Or mixed colours

[@7Aheadfamily]

what do you mean?

[@emnotyours9050]

One colour with an other. I discovered that my son he didn,t like some colours .Or square with round products. He also didn,t like, for example hotchpotoch because toen he didn,t knew what was in it. Lucky enough het could talk. He had soms strange things. Round doesn,t mix wit square. It doesn,t fit. Like round cups in a square cupboard .

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@victoria-zr7yq]

I’m sorry but why does their beds look so comfortable yeah I didn’t know that was a dog bed😅

[@7Aheadfamily]

Right. :-) They love them…

[@7Aheadfamily]

Night Time Routine for Mild Autism and Severe Autism kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbUmpt5jbWcjbM

[@Avocadomushroom]

Try organic cereals that are not fortified or enriched or have dyes 🙂🫶🏼 I have seen many videos of families with autism, they are cutting out gluten & food dyes & vegetable oils & diary & processed meats. I know it’s a lot 😩 sorry don’t mean to be negative or rude. I personally have just stared going gluten free. 🍄1 thing at a time🍄 I tell myself 🤣❤️‍🔥

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for your concerns!❤️❤️❤️

[@nathanjw940]

Least I have to do the better because falling asleep is a challenge also I get overwhelmed in the morning

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s good advice! Thank you, Nathan! 😊

[@lady4191]

Thank god for vaccine

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️

[@robertpotenchin6628]

Scuze,am uitat. Cand venea bunica ,el o refuza,ii raspundea cum era tratat. Invers Ea a tras concluzia,este ....ceva in neregula. Cum sa nu manance ce vrea ea si cum?!

[@7Aheadfamily]

I’m not sure I understand. 🤔

[@sebastienhamel1317]

How old is the boy

[@7Aheadfamily]

7

[@Sublime_37]

I just saw a video break down from a doctor on how broccoli can minimize autism symptoms as it works wonders in the guy micro biome. Please let me know if you’re interested in the video and I will try to link it, God bless.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Sure! We are always open to learning. 😊 we’ve done some pretty intense diets over the years, especially with Ezra, and seen minor improvements, but no Magic bullet.

[@Sublime_37]

@@7Aheadfamily kzbin.info/www/bejne/maC8e3lmea6nZrM

[@Sublime_37]

@@7Aheadfamily No problem, and if the link does not work, the title of the video is, "Why Does Sulforaphane Cure Autism Symptoms?" by Dr. Eric Berg DC. And may God bless you and your whole family, you are doing His work.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, Ezra likes broccoli too. 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! Yeah that’s good stuff. 😊

[@sonjapetrovic1562]

Boze .me sacuvaju sto prave decu

[@7Aheadfamily]

🤔

[@user-oo4kj8ms7h]

Зравствуйте! Попробуйте рефлексотерапию в реацентре. Если нет эпилепсии то будут лечить и ребенок заговорит, поведение поменяется.

[@7Aheadfamily]

I haven’t heard of that. I will look it up.

[@user-oo4kj8ms7h]

У нас после первого курса ребёнок начал повторять слова. Сейчас уже строит фразы. Метод придумали кандидаты наук из Самары. Клиники есть в разных городах России и других странах. Есть в Турции. Результаты за 4 курса очень хорошие.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for you sharing❤️

[@chetyoubetya8565]

Oh no this is just I want my way bad bad behaviour is not always due to autism he still is a toddler and certain things need to still be corrected.

[@7Aheadfamily]

What exactly are you referring to?

[@bencaldecott6583]

Huggs

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you

[@moniquegarcia1011]

I love that you believe in Jesus

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! Raising our children to pray and read the scriptures has been a huge blessing in our life. ❤️

[@barbhanley652]

I have an autistic grandson and we normally have to put food in his mouth. He doesnt like loud noises, he will cover his ears and is very active, non verbal but smiles a lot. Very tough at times and very sad, have all I can do not to break down but not in front of his parents. Medication makes him zombie like so nomore of that. Its tough, give you both a lot of credit and big time patience. Lives to play in toilet so very unsuccessful trying to get him to go. Good luck with everything....

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️

[@keithharness]

how old are the kids

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra is 8 and Simon is 3. ❤️❤️

[@genovaitemadonsela591]

If my children was like this...I run away.nofor my nerves.wharewer they can grown in spec places

[@7Aheadfamily]

I’m sorry. I am having trouble understanding what you’re saying. Are you saying that if your child was like this you would run away?

[@adelef.7147]

Perché dormono in letti simili alle gabbie per cani?

[@7Aheadfamily]

They both used to sleep in dog beds so they wouldn’t escape and leave the house in the night. Now Ezra has a big sensory bed (which he can’t get out of) , and Simon sleeps in a typical bed. ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-xd9de9cb5h]

It was a bit dangerous leaving the toy bag in bed

[@7Aheadfamily]

True. We’ll be more careful next time.