Our Autistic Twins Taking Communication Therapy | Living Differently

[@ilargia_]

My cousin is severely autistic and this broke my heart, I remember how difficult it was to live and comunicate with him and how we didn't know weather to cry or get angry... I love him so much, he's just the most loving boy ever and now at 17 he actually answers to questions and follow simple rules. I'm so proud of him and these boys and this family

[@Bridenal]

Those boys have such beautiful, bright eyes. They are highly intelligent. Great work from the Son Rise Program. :)

[@michaeldavis9422]

I have a form of autism and I experience strong emotions. There are some things that people with this condition don't understand, once you explain it to them, things change.

[@MeneerMAE]

Michael Davis I understand what you go through I have autism too if things change with people after you say that that means they can't accept you and who you are you shouldn't talk to them the people where things are the same those are good people

[@maddiepatten9149]

Autism isn't life destroying. It's not something that needs "curing" or "changing". We're fine as we are. Don't teach us to be neurotypical, teach neurotypicals to accept us as we are. Autism doesn't mean emotionless, it doesn't mean we don't care like the parents presented it in this, it means we simply portray it differently.

[@Camel_Caravan]

Spot on. I found ironic that these parents said that before they had two unresponsive and uncommunicative children and that thanks to Son Rise they now have two boys who interact, are loving, and caring... without realizing that what Son Rise did was to also help THEM be more emphatic, more loving, and accepting of their children as they are. The best way to "treat" autism is to treat it with respect.

[@Camel_Caravan]

Fyn Alexander save your breath, doctor Alexander. You demonstrate: a) you know very little about the autism SPECTRUM, b) people seem silly when they consider themselves capable of making diagnosis on things they know nothing about.

[@babieswithmohawks5200]

Fyn Alexander so that means I must be destroying my families life! Thanks for making me and other autistic children feel like shit. It's not that we don't have emotions we just don't know how you express emotions. Learn your facts

[@pachamaridamofasat7803]

maddie patten also emotional people are pain in the ass... emotions prevent you from being efficient

[@hellaellie1630]

maddie patten exactly I have a small form of autism called anxiety my sister has high functioning autism to

[@fujoshipeanut5074]

I have mixed feeling about this. I mean, obviously there's been some backlash from the autistic community saying that this is ableism and cure culture, but at the same time it would be great to be able to connect with the allistic people around me and for relationships to be at least a little easier to manage. The boys also look a lot happier and able to express themselves in more conventional ways which helps their relationships with others.

[@j_0anna]

Ok let me just say as a teenage girl with severe Autism (I'm also gifted which is why I don't initially seem like someone with severe Autism), don't ever do this Son Rise program. I have seen other Autistic people my age who are also severe (but are not gifted) who were at one point in their lives conditioned with this program, and they have it in their heads that they can do whatever the hell they want and someone else will do it with them. When someone else doesn't, they throw a huge fit. This program just conditions them to believe that they can do anything and it will all be okay. That is not how it works in the real world. I have grown up being taught that a lot of the things I do won't go on in the real world. I have been taught to condition myself to stop doing certain inappropriate things. That is what is key. Teaching us that we can change what we do - that we don't have to rely on a therapist to tell us exactly what to do every second of the day. We need to learn that we are in control of our own body and minds, but also we need to learn that sometimes we won't be able to control ourselves. You cannot teach an Autistic child that what they are doing is okay if it is not okay. That way, we will learn that it IS okay. It's like how most parents have to teach their children when they are little that throwing a tantrum will not get them what they want. Also - why the hell would you keep them in a room like that? A room with a mirror, two chairs and a table. That gives them nothing to do but bang the windows and walls, to scream. *They are bored. They need an activity. Our minds need to be occupied all the time.*

[@trlo7846]

Keep in mind, this isn't to get them to stop acting a certain way, it was to build trust. That's why they were doing the same thing, to make it seem like they were in the same boat as the kids.

[@huashengshi8953]

Ikr my with colourful room I can't stay

[@kirstymarie2559]

Number 1.. putting them in those shed like structures can you blame them for wanting to get out and explore? All those kids need is love, intensive interaction, simple simple language and phonics and acceptance for who they are

[@finleycastello6512]

Im autistic and NOTHING like this BTW! This is an extreme example. My autism is very mild. We're not *all* like this!

[@meaning1875]

Finley Castello you shouldn't have to explain yourself if people are not aware about the autism spectrum it is there fault not yours

[@dankdabber6731]

Finley Castello yep this thing makes autistic kids look bad I have it too

[@statementpeace]

dank Dabber but there are lots of cases of autism very similar the twins (or even more severe, as I have seen) how is representing severe cases making autistic people look bad?

[@jamiegoode5215]

Statement Peace It gives off a certain stereotype that people go to when they don't know that autism can be less severe, so people then could judge individuals with milder forms in an inappropriate way for their capabilities. It's just a simple lack of awareness. No one's fault of anything like that.

[@melodily6885]

My brother has autism, and he sometimes acts like the boys in the video. Then again he is very young, I am sure language therapy is helping him a lot. Expecially with communication.

[@simfamilyrebuild]

I hate this ableist narrative that makes being autistic and autism seem tragic, life-destroying, and need to be changed to fit the allistic world. There needs to be more understanding and support for non-verbal communication. The Son Rise program is a start, I guess.

[@phiaoconnor]

i dont think it's necessarily saying that for all autism, however this particular severe type is a big challenge for parents. the staff at son rise are amazing though

[@katesiobhanmercer]

I think the parents meant that the hardest thing as a parent is thinking you have to give your children up. They were told to put the boys in residential care. Hope everything works out for you x

[@pastelsplash5291]

+Kurloz Makara wat do you mean? Alternative school is good or bad

[@hellaellie1630]

Fiona Sim I know

[@veggie42]

Fiona Sim Yes the pressure of appearing "normal" I don't now I'm 38 and not a cool teen anymore

[@R0995]

I have SO MUCH respect for these parents. They honestly deserve a medal.

[@melinmove]

Just shows adults need to LISTEN to children, take the time to understand them, enter thier world. No matter if the child has autism or not, they can't be forced to grow up and be adult like, let them be kids and enter thier world when they need help. The son rise program have done all of this and look at the miracle that's happened.

[@emiliaulinowska1617]

oczywiście na nowo zbudowali więź z dziećmi

[@melinmove]

@@emiliaulinowska1617 I don't understand that language,sorry

[@kellyhamer995]

There are different severities of autism many people dont realize this. My boyfriend has autism and you can hardly tell. He is nothing like these boys. He just seems like he is socially awkward

[@jaydenv8557]

Kelly Hamer exactly. There were two kids in my old school that both had Aspergers, but one of the kids acted much more different to the other. He would do lots of gross things that most people grew out of at the age of 4 and he would also say things that were really nasty without thinking. The other kid with Asperger, she was my friends friend, and she only ever wanted 1 friend, and she would think that her friend could only be her friend and no one else's, so she was rude to me. She also would push the limits of everyone and not stop when someone told her to stop. She also still had a child's mind and was obsessed with stereotypically 'baby' stuff. My point is that there is such a large spectrum within the spectrum so yes you have autistic people who you can't even tell have it then you have some who have it so severe it's sad

[@kagitsune]

Why is this video so different in attitude from the "Things not to ask an Autistic Person" video? What's with the creepy house set-up? Was this under a different producer's assignment or something? >:(

[@MeneerMAE]

Naomi PR I think this is a rip off of that

[@dollsNcats]

They have a different type , live in a different situation.

[@alexinamumin]

This was so lovely to watch! To think of all the love and help out there in the world like therapy and the program they're in, they're being helped by strangers and my heart melts. Autism interests me a lot since it's so misunderstood, help for autism is not a cure for a disease but more a way for people with autism and neurotypical people to find some way to communicate. They seem like such a lovely family.

[@sophiemccall332]

"we've got our boys back" I'm sorry but no. They were your boys before and they're still your boys now. Autism is not some devil's curse, we are perfectly normal in our own sense.

[@salmonkindalikeme9316]

Sophie Mccall you have to admit, they were kind of a nuisance. Like they said they had to get police involved

[@ohohvalerie]

Have to agree with all 3 here

[@nursemain3174]

Roberd Tobing that’s rude

[@williamchilds2060]

@@salmonkindalikeme9316 You do realise that everyone will have the police involved in some form with them at one point in their lives.

[@maipoina-xk5zk]

@@viscalso1120 couldn't agree more with you.

[@sarahjeanw]

Their eyes are so beautiful!

[@anthonylabrum4095]

I am a support worker for children 8 to 19 with autisme and challenging behavior in a residential care home and school people need to be aware that autisme comes in many forms and also some children have other health problems such as plit personality. asperges . I love my job and would not see my life without helping them. as hard as it is for the parents I see the effect it has on the children daily and its amazing to gain trust and respect from the children.

[@isabelweaver6909]

Seeing people helping them in a nice way is so nice to see usually when I see people dealing with autistic people I see them get mad or yell at them which upsets me because their not doing anything wrong and if they are doing something wrong they probably don't know/understand why it's wrong

[@roniamadu5239]

my autistic brother is allways running away from the house but its only because when he was younger we would walk around the neighborhood and he wants to do that again... but he is still a wonderful boy who shows feelings and emotions and I LOVE HIM.

[@cristinavilla8021]

I would love to see an updated videos of the family. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@Rx35uquajvjqhq]

I have a child that is autistic and high-functioning I have also worked with a child who was non-verbal autistic and I think that what I haven't learnt is that autism is just them been on another operationing system to ours it's not a bad thing it's just they see the world a different way. The boy I looked after was smily happy with a great sense of humour. I think the childrens behaviour was a reflection on how they felt with them in the first place which isn't the child's fault. No verbal doesn't mean they don't understand what you are saying to them.

[@maybelikealittlebit]

Autism is gripping and never goes away. I'm so glad they were able to find a cohesive way to communicate :) Good job parents. ♡

[@sumanchaulagain]

Thank you to sun rise program who brought them closer to their parents.

[@Villeful]

All of you saying that "curing" or "changing" these kids is wrong, seriously... think of how hard it must be for the parents. The children can't care for themselves, so who else is there to care for them? The parents. Caring for someone has to be a two-way system. The person caring has to be able to cope with caring for the child/adult etc. etc.

[@spooksboh6251]

but what about what the children want?? they are humans, not pets, you can't cage them or force them to behave in a way that clearly hurts them! Also, many other people cannot completely care for themselves, that doesn't mean that someone should dehumanize them. There are many disabled people that can tell you that despite how "hard it must be for them" they wouldn't want to have their disability "cured", and the same is true for many people in the autistic community too. Of course it must be hard for a parent to raise a children if they do it in ways that are not appropriate for the kid. I see a couple whose view is quite evidently ableist (maybe unconsciously) and the uses the wrong method to interact with their children. i'm not saying that they are bad people, just that they are approaching it the wrong way (the stimming for example, it's not hurting anyone, and calming the children down, why make them stop).

[@spooksboh6251]

a particular sentence the father said left me shocked in a negative way. He said "they are coming back to us" like they only have been their "normal" human sons after they started behaving like the parents imposed on them. that was a particularly bad thing, but again, i think this couple is just living the experience with a wrong mentality, not that they are evil or bad people.

[@Villeful]

The children may not be able to look after themselves. The children may *want* to escape from home but there is a considerable risk that they would hurt themselves. I know that this is a tricky question, but I don't exactly see how this is dehumanising them as such. They need to be looked after, I think we can both agree on that, but the parents have to cope aswell. Being an Aspie myself I know that autism has no "cure", but it can be harnessed in such a way that it makes it easier for yourself and others and I fully embrace that. I'm not really sure how else to put this. I'm not here for a debate as such, and certainly not an argument (just to clear that up real quick). My parents struggled with me when I was a baby because it took me a long time to learn how to talk properly - until about age 6 or 7 - and I found it difficult to look them in the eye. That is heartbreaking for a parent. I can see why you would want to change that. I myself want to change that, as it makes social situations for both myself and my parents uncomfortable, and I don't wish for them to be in that situation.

[@streamofawareness]

Parents can learn by *listening to autistic people* but they always kick us aside as "not autistic enough". Well most parents aren't even autistic at all! I may knot know what their kid's favorite snack is or whatever, but I know what sensory overload feels like and I know what it's like to be uncontrollably punching myself or smashing my head against things because of a seemingly minor discomfort. I have meltdown triggers that "experts" never even think of, like competing bodily needs (hunger / use the toilet or very tired / very thirsty) or getting two priority one prompts happening simultaneously (phone / doorbell). But when I express that, parents tell me I'm not autistic enough for it to count because I can type. I bet you anything almost any autistic person who can't speak can learn an alternative communication method *if their fricken parents would try* and not bank on making them speak with their mouths. That's a nice goal to work for, but provide alternatives in case that isn't possible. Allowing autistic people to communicate in the way that works best will often reduce "problem" behaviors because now they have an alternate way to say "I'm thirsty" that isn't slapping themselves or screaming. But parents almost NEVER listen to autistic people, so their kids struggle and end up resented and treated as less than human.

[@jwalt8019]

Wow, that was very impressive. I wish this family the best.

[@adellejade5583]

My brothers are also autistic twins and can not speak but I love them and I believe they can read emotions they're very affectionate and non violent

[@fateamaorfatima7613]

I have an autistic brother. I remember how my parents had a really hard time raising him as they had 0 knowledge on what is going with him and why is he behaving in such a weird way, at that time they didn't even know what autism is. He turned 5 years and yet couldn't say a single word, barely had an eye contact with us, and never showed any emotions or facial expressions. We discovered then that he has some hearing issues (and it's common with autistic kids), and thought that this might be the reason why he acts so strangely and can't speak. He undergone a simple surgery to recover his hearing and it successed, but his behaving never improved. We realized there's something wrong with him and after a long, exhausting journey, he was officially diagnosed with autism, he was 7 at the time. His autism isn't severe like these cute twins, but he did have some smiliarities with them, like escaping the house several times. He's 17 years old now and his condition impressively improved, he's in the 9th grade, capable of expressing what he wants and doesn't want, and he even has his own cell phone and favorite youtube channel. This video made me tear up because it reminded me of my brother childhood. I hope these kids have a bright happy future. God bless their the loving parents too

[@il4ow]

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[@GeekGamer666]

This does seem to be quite an ableist focused clip. While I can't imagine how difficult it must be to live with children who you can't communicate with, at the same time I just kept getting the impression they thought of the autism as something broken in their sons that was being fixed. I think it's a fine line to walk between teaching severely autistic people enough to make them independent and able to communicate, and making them conform to what people view as 'normal'. What I don't understand is why there was no indication given in this clip of non-verbal methods of communication being tried, the most obvious example of which would be sign language.

[@azoowee2619]

I hate how this is perceived as a tragedy. If you think this way it’ll become one to you. I’m nothing like this btw

[@jaecouturex3]

this broke me a little bit. My three year old daughter has just been diagnosed with autism, which apparently is more uncommon in girls than boys, and I'm seeing so many similarities (although she doesn't really "lash out"). She's non verbal and not hearing your first and only child say mummy is so heartbreaking but I know it must be harder for her not being able to communicate with me and other people. I have no friends with autistic children and I don't know anyone around me or in my area with autism that I can reach out to so I'm hoping some of you could share your experiences whether it being you having autistic children or whether you are autistic yourselves, I want to know what to expect, what I can do as a mum for my daughter and will she be able to lead a regular life style when shes older. I would so deeply appreciate any feedback! :)

[@bigchungus9348]

Dia Couture autism isnt more common in boys, its just that girls learn to mimic other people better than boys do so theyre often not diagnosed as quickly & frequently

[@jaecouturex3]

sav xo sorry that was what I meant haha. I was told when my daughter had her diagnosis that its alot harder to diagnose girls, the health care professionals surrounding my daughter had rarely if ever seen a girl being diagnosed as young as three. I'm still in the dark about alot of it if I'm honest!

[@spiralpython1989]

Dia Couture your daughter is very fortunate to have had early diagnosis. She will be able to access support rather than punishment for her non neurotypical behaviours. Don't be scared of the diagnosis : she is still the daughter you love, and you will learn to read her expressions of love. Also, do not despair about not knowing any other families affected by autism. We are all as different from each other as any other group of diverse individuals. But do contact the autism support or awareness agency in your city or state. They will be able to offer you information, strategies, and more importantly, access to peer support.

[@jaecouturex3]

We're definitely lucky to have had it early, I always knew something was wrong from the age of one when she hadnt even so much as babbled and as time went on I noticed her habits like licking everything, preferring to eat cardboard and other materials over actual food, only eating dry beige food, tapping everything, flapping her hands doing alot of repetitive things and it all became too obvious. I will be honest I have taken the diagnosis in my stride but sometimes, as a single mum, when I'm sat alone in the night when shes asleep I just have a major breakdown because it just all hits me at once and its very overwhelming. I guess its because its all new to me. I've began to notice little things shes doing like bringing me things she wants or taking me to them, something shes only now learnt to do and I'm so happy and proud of her and I notice the way she shows affection is by placing her palm on my forehead and then smiles widely. May I ask if you are autistic? If so I would love to hear about your life experiences dealing with it :) I have now registered with the national autistic society here in the UK which is really wonderful and its helping me alot to see the support my daughter can get and I've discovered alot of childrens activity centres and supermarkets are now providing a "support hour" for children/adults with autism and i'm so grateful to live in this time where theres so much support for my daughters generation. Thank you for your reply!! :D

[@pastelsplash5291]

Wow your so lucky to be diagnosed at 3! My brother was diagnosed at the age of 7. We knew something was wrong with him but this was when we got a proper diagnosis. I can remember getting the letter in the post finding out whether he had a autism or not after searching for a diagnosis for his whole life when I found out I didn't know whether to cry or be relieved. As a sibling I'm very overprotective of him and want him to fit in perfectly but no one is perfect. He is currently at a mainstream school and is doing very well with the support he needs , he's very well liked and has friends despite his differences. Some of the common symptoms the parents named here are not true. My brother shows so much affection towards others makes eye contact he's extremely smart. I could answer any questions as I've experienced it first hand

[@veggie42]

I have Aspergers and PDA and it's tough to live with, unfortunately society expects everyone to be the same. I wasn't diagnosis until 19 and was thought I was mentally ill or disturbed. This however isn't the same for everyone.

[@Doe7251]

Well done to the staff at sun rise program

[@kc-99]

Very Interesting and educational

[@moonpriest8016]

me and my twin brother are autistic, but we have a few differences we don't look exactly the same, we are different gender and I have high functioning autism and my brother has low

[@ellonmusketwannabe2201]

Am i the only one who thinks both of them looks cute?

[@ohohvalerie]

As a speech-language therapist who works with children with autism on communication.. I have never heard of this but I am intrigued

[@TheStephensonGrechFamily]

thanks this looks good, my son has severe autism

[@saskiamccallum]

I am so proud of this incredible family who have had so little support. The parent's dream is to take the boys to America to do a Son-Rise Intensive. If you would like to follow their story and help make this dream a reality you can donate here: www.gofundme.com/dpwxdg

[@thegreaterg8r148]

While this may come across as rude, (I dont mean it that way, my best friend growing up has severe autism) i wish people would stop treating all us people with autism and minor autism like they have severe autism. if someone you know has minor autism or aspergers, the best thing you can do, is act normal like you do in normal society, and understand that we dont understand social cues.

[@wemuk5170]

Anthony, we used to be told there were 3 main forms of autism, that is, Classic, Aspergers & PDA. Then the experts lumped all 3 together as being 1 within the 'ASD' diagnosis making 'it' even harder to explain than it already was - you can imagine the confusion. Then again, within classic autism, the kids are also very different even before that subsequent, extra layer of confusion arising from the merged singular 'ASD' label. For example, the twins can eat. Our son (diagnosed with classic autism & severe learning difficulties) didn't know how to eat: he shoved food down his throat without realising each time, he was supposed to bite, first. He even quickly licked up his own urine from the wooden floor before I got to it - Hey, it's not food/drink!

[@maybelikealittlebit]

wem uk wow that is very hard to watch. I guess starting by opening communication perhaps you can teach him? I wish you luck and hope these months have been kind to your family.

[@mynameisweird6897]

My sister has epilepsy and autism and she's the most positive person I know but she can have a tantrum here and there but it's just like any other kid who has a tantrum. They sound like autism is a bad thing and yes sometimes it is bad but not always.

[@imayla2593]

They 2 are so beautiful 😍

[@freyaallan3267]

i think this runs deeper than autism.

[@dadt8009]

3:18 I am a scientist, so I place a high value on the scientific methods. But even I have to say sometimes science lags behind real world applications (especially in engineering) many decades or event centuries.

[@sophiestephensonreade9046]

Maddie patten that is so true and I actually have autism too so yeah

[@hellaellie1630]

my sister is autistic and I have to share a room with her... she escaped today but we got he back

[@strowzy]

6:18 that kid to the right tryna do something 😂

[@bouncyshak]

Those twins look exactly like their mum, wow

[@slayytia5291]

One of my sisters have autism and i love her

[@BM-lb3xs]

That is the most Post-Apocalyptic Trampoline i have ever seen.

[@josalbert1214]

Wonderful!

[@franfran4167]

God bless them.

[@honey_wink]

I have two step sisters who are twins and also autistic

[@originmusicofficial]

i have autism but not as bad as these boys. I do have mood swings as I'm a teen but with autism it does make it harder. I have two sisters one who is seven, Imogen. and a nine year old sister called skye. she is disabled and I do have to help at times with different things. I have shouted at Imogen because I have been really annoyed. skye has to go to a school called saint Nicholas. the school is for children or teens who have bad special needs or who are disabled. I am in year nine and in year eight I swared at a teacher.

[@MeneerMAE]

Louiefrenchie04 and Kieranhiner13 vlogs I have autism and because of it I overreact a little to situations

[@thartwig26]

The Son Rise program needs to look into Neurosematic Language Theory... they could add to what they are doing in a positive way.

[@ravenfalcon9549]

Well darn, I'm an autistic twin

[@bleb9222]

Oh, MOONS. Ableism alert! It's very nice that they now have a connection with their children. But they shouldn't need experts to help them do that. There isn't two separate "worlds" that allistics and autistics live in. There's just different perspectives. Neither perspective is inferior to another. Autism isn't a death sentence, nor a disease. It does not need to be cured or fixed. We're not emotionless. We have feelings the same as allistics. We simply express them in different ways. Presenting us as emotionless, thoughtless robots is so incredibly ableist that it makes me feel SICK. Instead of trying to "fix" our neurodivergence, accept it, adapt, and everyone will be happy.

[@elsakristina2689]

Puppy Of The FanWings I wish people would listen to us. We're the ones that have to make people care but most no one wants to listen or care. I hate it.

[@expression3639]

Yeah... I bet that the people with severe autism whose body and head feels so terrible that they feel the need to self-harm all the time and feel so uneasy that they throw tantrums and cry all the time feel like they are alright and don't need to be cured. I bet they think it feels great to have all these overwhelming emotions and sensory inputs. /s

[@presidentgus6876]

That trampoline looks incredibly dangerous.....

[@Jake5537t]

I have autism but the low end, I just have problems with social skills and I have sensory overload’s which means I can’t go do clubs, discos or anything :(

[@aseelnasser1894]

Autistic people perceive the world differently so we just need to understand that so WE can live normally with them.

[@raynarayskye]

Good!

[@dulciegreen6693]

The son rise program is great. These boys had severe autism. People are saying accept none verbals. I get it. But These boys had never talked to their parents. Obviously these parents were sad. And these boys were uncomfortable. So to every person who saying they have autism they aren’t making them neurotipicles there making them comfortable

[@luzluz4916]

In this materialistic world parents forget how to truly play and connect with one another. Toys and gadgets should never replace human touch and eye contact.

[@toocaring]

6:19

[@jezieruby]

Pxndora.

[@carolynmarie2564]

there both very cute

[@ferret955]

Looks like a kid from Nanny McPhee

[@williamchilds2060]

I think this is very promising. People need to stop autistic people going completely into their own worlds but they also need to stop forcing autistic people into the 'normal' world. This is a good midpoint. You are reaching into their world and pulling them out a bit as a form of communication

[@emmacrabtree9995]

Why don't they use communication devices

[@wemuk5170]

Because Intensive Interaction ("II" - which is adopted by SR, so this clip is misleading to some extent in that it could give viewers the impression that II is an approach pioneered by SR) is the MOST basic (the easiest) form of communication for autistics with learning disabilities, with which they can just about cope. See how we copy babies when we copy their movements & make their sounds? Thus II has to be their main form of communication FIRST although it can often be supplemented by the Picture Exchange Communication system ("PECs") which is very basic to grasp at its initial 'just exchange a blank card' level. PECs have many levels. Communication devices ("CD") are harder, complicated & impossible to use at a time when the boys cannot even identify their own needs, much less clearly, from a device. My son used II first to engage, then PECs, then Makaton, & then, a communication device was proposed. He suddenly started talking at 7+. By 10, he became intelligible. He can now construct just a clause & answer a simple question with a phrase. If we'd given him a CD first, before II & PECs, he would have smashed to pieces - plenty! See: www.intensiveinteraction.co.uk/about/

[@plorbus123]

Only 174 views in about 50 minutes ._.

[@calebedmundson9186]

daaaamn almost gave my ass a seizure with that opening sheeeit

[@x_fc_x3665]

reminds me of loltyler1

[@LagunaPreza]

Not to be rude or something but personally I would really tell them the truth after destroying the 10000th thing

[@thonkingintensifies9510]

Acoustic bois

[@leviaddams5060]

This video is disgusting. Forcing autistic kids to act "normal" and the father saying he felt guilty is so ableist and harmful.

[@statementpeace]

Cat Erickson but it's very honest, parents are allowed to be honest about how they feel, especially since the twins are their first and they were most likely ignorant about the details & complexities of autism (like most people) they're just figuring things out like everyone else and hopefully know better by now

[@leviaddams5060]

Statement Peace That is not an excuse nor an acceptable reason for a segment like this to be made. The individuals in question should have been educated on the spot and no one should be able to watch this.

[@statementpeace]

Cat Erickson I feel that they are educated about it now, they were speaking in retrospect at the beginning of the video. The boys are quite a bit older and I'm sure they've gained a lot of knowledge in that time. I also disagree on the notion that the video shouldn't have been made. It's no good pretending like we know everything, we can learn from others' mistakes and so many parents can relate to them, I'm sure..

[@anthonylabrum4095]

Cat Erickson its not forcing them. its helping them learn to live the best life. and understanding . I do this a full time job and we are there to help support and teach. so your comment it not right am afraid

[@anthonylabrum4095]

I will spell how I spell and fact that you have slated me for that shows u don't have a clue on anything other than being rude and down right nasty tbh. You have no idea on how and what issues people face daily and how the kids have a much more better life and are more free. I can say this as FACT. We have had children who couldn't even go outside due to high levels of risk NOW WITH BEING HELPED IN THE RIGHT WAY THEY CAN GO ON TRIPS OUT . now tell me that's wrong . If u want to call them parents for forcing children and making them do things then u need to go to some autisme classes or take your exams like me and learn instead of coming out with that. Now I'll leave u too ya critical and non correct statements

[@zoewilson5114]

Havery price has actism

[@KipeG59]

expected tyler1, disappointed

[@caramelqueengaming3601]

Scientist don't know everything.

[@MeneerMAE]

CaramelQueen Gaming what are you talking about

[@b-un]

Why are you demonising autistic children, there is nothing wrong with these boys and how they live their lives. The whole sad feel of the video and somber music makes me feel ill. There is nothing wrong with spinning, flapping, stimming. Why are you trying to change their behaviours? "Bring them into our world" "quicker than you know it they'll be copying you" uhhh why do they need to? Just because they're not neurotypical doesn't mean they're not good. The parents all woe is me because their children won't give THEM affection which is "challenging for them" the only reason you locked your kids in a glass box and sent them to this toxic therapy is to cater to your own selfish wants. Having a child that looks and behaves "normally" in your eyes. Things like this literally teach autistic children that they are broken and need to be fixed to fit in and be like their neurotypical peers. I am autistic and I am disgusted.

[@b-un]

WTC Friends normal for autistic children. They are not hurting anybody, let them stim. Just because you think it looks "different" or "wrong" doesn't mean it's bad.

[@happypillcompilations9497]

Grace Cahla running away normal?

[@abstractness]

@@happypillcompilations9497 Many kids run away not just autistic children.

[@s.oddity3640]

I've spotted young Reddit users..

[@garyoconnor6728]

First in five months!

[@UVRAwesomness]

Did anyone else get uncomfortable with the instructors touchiness?

[@AnneAndAnly]

No it's fine he is just trying to teach The Twins all sorts of things like eye contact, And they encourageThe Twins slimming So it's all good ,❤

[@ShioriWhitefeather]

Dear GOD please put a warning if you're going to flash colors at me. Damn near had a seizure. Good lord.

[@wonderwonderful1617]

when men marry should give attention to women's relatives. If women's relatives have a disesase your child will be sick

[@haydenharrison7386]

Just give em a fidget spinner

[@Linaheve]

gosh, these boys are so annoying. just behave

[@abstractness]

@Afroswedish no your annoying.

[@pineapplepie2939]

As someone with autism( I have mild autism) we cannot ‘just behave’ we are not being naughty when we do theses things it is simply how we express ourselves. Before writing this commet you should if educated yourself on what autism is and why we do what we do,