Severe Nonverbal Autism

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[@user-eg8ht4im6x]

Thank you to the Anderson family for allowing Ezra to be filmed, he is a lovely child.

[@7Aheadfamily]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and being a part of the community. :)

[@MMH1991]

From the UK: My Niece has ASD, she didn't start speaking until she was around 10. Never give up on the input. My son has ASD, he has just turned 5 and he loves fine details. Happy to chat with anyone if they want to. We're all in this together! X

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is so kind of you, and thank you for sharing! It is so good to hear that your niece didn't start talking until 10! There is hope for Ezra! Love to chat sometime. Holly Anderson ❤

[@MMH1991]

@@7Aheadfamily Anytime 😊 ❤️. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@j-z2325]

That’s so amazing. What did you do with her to help her speak? Thank you so much for your comment of encouragement ❤️

[@marybethnissly4599]

My grandson is 9yrs.old. he now has issues with anyone sitting on the sofa with their feet on the ground. He sits with his legs crossed and wants everyone else to do this too.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is an interesting one. Yeah, Ezra loves people's shoes as well. If people leave their shoes sitting around Ezra will steal them and even hide them. 😄

[@josevladimiraustria2736]

Your vlog shows other families who had a family member that is in the spectrum that they’re not alone.

[@7Aheadfamily]

So glad they have shared for all these years because we have certainly appreciated it as well!

[@lizzykate93]

My niece and nephew have autism and my nephew is diagnosed as classic autism and he doesn't speak much either. He's just turned 4 so it's good to see another child who is similar 😊

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! Yes, these are special kids. ❤

[@an-ic6gs]

1) These children are being victimised from their birth for whole life through the drug research Mafia by making parents confused to make them trust multiple things inherited or by poller or by birth . 2) They trap these families systematically through schools and hospitals to make these children as their permanent customers and to run their business and jobs . 3) a few months innocent baby can't say why you are expecting to early too much, judging me so early ? 4) in the whole world 6 years old can talk in sentence but no they make the criteria to judge in months to hide their dark cruel sides of the system behind the words by birth inherited or by polar . 5) Evil Side effects of medicines destroy their ability to speak and cause their wrong body movements .These children can't say no to stop having this victimisation .

[@Unbreakable245]

Wait Does that diagnosis still EXIST?! I thought it is all "Autism spectrum disorder" now Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 But idk I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 23 months and i am actually very high functioning

[@tiffanybevis4251]

I have 2 sons, oldest is almost 4 and he was diagnosed in July and he loves cords. The vacuum one in particular. Thanks for showing bc I haven't seen another who likes cords like my son. My youngest son I hope will start talking. He's 2 and hasn't said anything yet. Your channel has helped me so much along my way, even before his diagnosis.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Glad to hear there is another Child out there that loves cords. Yeah, Ezra loves all cords. :)

[@tiffanysneed9305]

My son is 4 and nonverbal and he loves cords of all kind too, he loves to twirl them around I had know idea this was a thing I'm relieved now

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@tiffanysneed9305 Yeah, it is definitely a thing. Welcome to the cord club. 👍

[@7Aheadfamily]

It sounds like we have a lot in common. Our Youngest, Simon is also 2, and he was just diagnosed with autism, although very different from Ezra. Simon has no intellectual delays but struggles in other ways, including language. We felt something was going on with him, but we honestly didn't think he had autism, so that diagnosis really surprised us.

[@jacfairhurst9122]

My Non Verbal Autistic son also loves cables 😂😂 no charger is safe in my house. He also could say Dada when he was very young. Im a single dad and his behavior can be very challenging at times but hes the sweetest lil man ever, god bless you and your family ❤

[@SharkSandwichtornado]

I am a nuerodivergent person myself and I just wanted to say just how much I love your videos they feel real and I can tell how much you love and cherish your Kids seeing you have such a loving family makes me have hope for a better future for autistic and nuerodivergent acceptance and understanding!!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! The Owens family is the best!

[@oliviasmith716]

I found your channel while doing research about autism. We have 2 girls, and our oldest, who turns 3 tomorrow, may be autistic. She used to only have a handful of words, but after almost a year of speech therapy, she's picking up new words almost everyday! Her speech and eating therapists think she needs to be evaluated, and I'm hoping to get things going for that soon. Your channel has showed me that a child with autism can still have a happy and fulfilling life even with their differences.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is so awesome you are seeing that progress!! We are also so grateful to have found the Autism Family's channel back when we found out about Ezra. There are many ups and downs with Autism, but don't let that stop you from experiencing life at its fullest. We probably went a little overboard with selling everything and going to all the National Parks but we would do it again in a heartbeat. Life is short, so you have to live it in the way you feel is best despite what the world might think or say. :)

[@jordanbuckman1589]

Wow…

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@jordanbuckman1589 Right.

[@ldpuprazr]

My son is also obsessed with cables, belts, tubes... anything with a plastic or leather coating. THank you for sharing your journey!

[@ravensgyrl]

Thank you for educating people like me who has no family history of autism. Thank you for helping me understand Ezra’s world and BTW he’s so lucky to have such a kind patient loving family and you’re blessed to have him❤

[@furbabiesarefamilytoo]

I’ve worked with kids with autism for 30 years as a teacher assistant. Im taking a 40 hour class now to become a registered behavioral technician for kids with autism.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Love that and thank you! We appreciate so much all the teachers and therapists that have helped us over the years with Ezra. He is such a blessing, but without having the support of people like you it would be tough.

[@furbabiesarefamilytoo]

@@7Aheadfamily it’s nice seeing parents so involved with their children. So much the parents 0f special needs children use school as a babysitter and not want to work with their children.

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

Therapist? You mean child abuser right

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@furbabiesarefamilytoo Yeah, we try our best to work with him and defiantly have a lot of fun with him. :)

[@gammaloth]

My little kid changed my life and my way to see the world and how we work as human beings, Maybe this a part of the human evolution where we are experiencing the era of a new lovely mind set

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! It is so important to try and see the world through someone else's shoes. As we try to enter Ezra's world and understand it as much as we can, that is when we connect with him the most.

[@allthingslottie]

Amazing of you to share your story & spread awareness!! 👏 I have 3 autistic children myself ranging from mild to severe non verbal! Also when you where talking about how ezra used to babble and say a word and then just stopped my daughter was the exact same as a baby and since being 1 after she stopped babbling she hasn't spoken a word since and she's now 12 years old!! It's my biggest heartbreak not hearing her voice!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Wow, thank you for sharing. It is so interesting to hear about different people's journey with Autism and how similar and yet different they all are. Yeah, we are hoping Ezra will talk again one day; time will tell. We feel like he grew up and changed a lot as we have taken him to visit all the National Parks, but still no words and lots of communication struggles. Does your daughter do sign; or use an AAC device at all?

[@rashasifi7667]

My son was bubbling and looking at any one very well. He started to say mumy and papa and some more words when he was 1 year and 6 months , he used to follow his routine very well as he washed his teeth, wear clothes sit and eat anything very well . Ahhhh by turning 2 he stopped saying the words and bad eating habits and stopped eye contact and so on . Now he is 3 years and 7 months old but he started to say some words he doesn't have any therapy yet . Yes it is heart breaking 💔

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@rashasifi7667 that is so hard. I hope you can find it the right therapy that will help him start progressing again. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help!

[@allthingslottie]

@@rashasifi7667 don't give up hope that one day he will be talking 🙏 my 12 year old has only just started to say "dada" again this past week. Wish you and your son all the best.

[@sararae5994]

Did you give your daughter any vaccines by any chance? because my sister gave her daughter a vaccine when she was two years old, her daughter was talking and everything and then like after a couple of days she started changing, and every time we call her name she wouldn't turn around and then all of a sudden she stopped talking because she would talk about it and say some words it wss bad my sister was heartbroken and she knew it was the shots. I hate you so much I never give my kids any. It is bad for them especially kids that already have autism because shots have a lot of heavy all the minions in there, which really affects the brain I have three children and I don't give any of the shots that stuff is poisonand does nothing for the body it does Harm more than good I just thought I'll ask you if you did any shots for your child may be affected her because my sister's daughter this is what called her autism, believe it or not it's the saddest thing ever, but it is true

[@raea3588]

Thank you! I love seeing these beautiful children enjoying themselves and being accepted for who they are ❤You're all wonderful, incredible parents!

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is very kind of you! Thank you. ❤

[@brandiwainwright5754]

Just came across you channel and I love the awareness you are spreading! I have 3 boys of my own, two of which are on the spectrum. My oldest is high functioning, or has light autism, and is a very bright boy. He has been overly obsessed with reading since before he was 1, fully reading on his own by three, and now at 8 has read well over 2k books including Harry Potter and everything by Dav Pilkey. My three year old is low functioning and non verbal. He absolutely adores jumping and Little Einstein's to the point he will watch nothing else. Thank you for what you are doing and keep up the great work!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. I love how we can all feel a little less alone by sharing our stories about these amazing children. Ezra isn't our only child on the spectrum. We have a two-year-old as well who is more high functioning. He loves cars and watching his shows too.

[@justanordinarylife9798]

Thank you for showing this video into the Anderson family

[@NickyJohnK219]

Happy Friday i hope you’re having a blessed Friday and an amazing day i love watching your videos You’re the sweetest kindest family ever ❤ it’s great all you together with your friends 💙

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤The Autism Family is the Best!

[@davef2975]

Two questions EVERYONE should ask them selves EVERY DAY (and parents should ask their child) !!!!! What went well today and what did you learn from it? What did not go well today and what did you learn from it? Reflecting on the good gives you positive reenforcement and builds confidence. Reflecting on the not so good allows you to give things a try a different way in hopes of bettering yourself. I ask these things of myself every day. Over the years it has allowed me as an Autistic to learn better social skills. It also keeps me focused on reflecting on today and bringing what I learn into tomorrow.

[@7Aheadfamily]

I love that! Thank you Dave! We are implementing that starting today!

[@laceymcculloch1855]

Two wonderful families, raising some great kids! ❤

[@joseprprprpr]

Thank you for posting the videos. We are not alone! ❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed!

[@soph1908]

Thank you this video... My 3 year old loves string, cords, cables anything he can wrap around his fingers and toys... he also shrieks a lot... very great insight.

[@user-it1gt9br2d]

Give this boy a modular synth, he'll be the next Aphex Twin

[@Petertwohig1948]

Thanks, Andersons. I have three sons, and one is autistic. Much love.

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Very educational and helps all of us learn together as a community and how we can support people better with different abilities. Everyone has their own unique skills and we are all gifts from the universe.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Well said! Thank you for watching and appreciate your wise words. The world would be a much kinder place if we could all just remember that. ❤

[@littlejonathorn6860]

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[@7Aheadfamily]

@@littlejonathorn6860 ❤

[@littlejonathorn6860]

@@7Aheadfamily AWSM!

[@kathymacellis9478]

Thank you for this video and all of your videos. They sre so helpful in helping me understand my Grandson better.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! It can be so helpful and eye-opening to see others on the spectrum and how they interact with the world.

[@kathymacellis9478]

@@7Aheadfamily Exactly !

[@jmccouture3866]

Thank you for helpful information about others and how they are the same and different

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, thank you Rob for creating a channel and platform where we can all learn a little bit more about how we are all different, but yet we have so much in common as well.

[@alakonovalov6306]

Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for the video. Definitely very interesting too see and very informative.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for watching!

[@DBK415]

I had a thing for wires as a kid. I have a thing for machines as an autistic. My two year old nephew loves all things cars. He is speech delayed. Hasn't been diagnosed on the spectrum.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Glad to hear! Maybe Ezra will get into machines as well as he grows. :) Our younger son Simon, who also has Autism, LOVES cars as well. He carries his little red car everywhere. :)

[@DBK415]

@@7Aheadfamily That's great. Ian also has a thing for cars. Looks like Ian has company.

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@DBK415 Yes he does. :)

[@neilrocks84roblox19]

As a high functioning autistic, I like exit signs.

[@ravenID429]

I was obsessed with exit signs too when I was little! And warning signs lol

[@7Aheadfamily]

Lighted Exit signs, or just any exit sign? Ezra does love bright lights and so he would also like an exit sign if it is light up. He will look at it from a bunch of different angles.

[@neilrocks84roblox19]

@@7Aheadfamily any sign, or electrical equipment

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@neilrocks84roblox19 Nice 👍

[@DBK415]

@@7Aheadfamily I wonder if he likes Christmas lights. I enjoy looking at christmas lights. kzbin.info/aero/PLyn6c4BtPRdt3AxhJb6HIvipCNNfKmrC_ Hr Here is my playlist of the neighborhood I went to.

[@williamvasquezvasquez9878]

Even though I or any of my family has autism, I found this video to be very educational. Ezra is a good young man🙂👍! Thanks for sharing👍! Love you all and God bless✝️🙏🏻❤️✝️🌈!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for watching and learning more about Autism! The more people who understand what it is like the more understanding the world will be for little guys like him. God bless you as well! ❤

[@williamvasquezvasquez9878]

@@7Aheadfamily You’re very welcome✝️🙏🏻🙂!

[@clairet5636]

My son has autism and is obsessed with little objects that he can hold in his hands and drop, often one at a time. Like coins, guitar picks, hair ties, cheerios, whatever there is that is a bunch of the same thing. He is nonverbal too but used to say more words and even sing songs. He pretty much stopped once I weaned him from breastfeeding a month before he turned 3. Since then he rarely or occasionally says a word here or there, but usually nothing. I think he can understand things but has apraxia. This is what I have learned from other "nonspeaking" people. They are often assumed to not understand but can, they just have a hard time controlling their body. With much effort they might learn to spell using a letter board. I want to start this with my son soon. We are also going to a functional doctor which might help him speak again hopefully some day.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra is such a blessing in our life. ❤

[@brittnybowen7804]

We have had so much fun meeting him and the other kids!

[@nathanjw940]

He looks so awesome. Like myself I saw that you mentioned he likes the outdoors. I find it's great for my sensory system. I can enjoy getting out of the house because too much time I have something go wrong and I have a meltdown because I go stir crazy. A lot of indoor environments can cause overload where I feel exhausted or sick to my stomach. I hope one day he does talk even if through an AAC because I am sure he is thinking about things and wants to feel heard. Show him some love for me.

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

Give Ezra a really big cable as a present from me, it was awesome to see him absolutely light up (No pun intended haha) when he had them! He is a beautiful boy with a golden heart❤️ I’m on the Autism spectrum too, and my thing was rocks. Lots of love!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@nathanjw940 That is so kind of you to share your story with us! Yes, we hope someday that he can express those things to us. He loved visiting all the National Parks and is excited to go fishing outside today! It is so good to hear from someone like you who can communicate why you like being outside more. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@justsomerandominternetuser6379 Thank you so much for your kind words! We will give him a hug for you! He loves rocks as well. Especially throwing them. :)

[@tvbot1984]

He is beautiful

[@7Aheadfamily]

Aww, Thank you. 😊 We think so too.

[@cherylsheppard4237]

God bless all of you and your beautiful families.

[@JunaidWolf3]

I remember as a kid being very sensitive to laying my head on a pillow as well as being obsessed with flags and I was diagnosed with autism at age 20

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for sharing! Ezra likes flags as well. He actually pulled all the sprinkler system flags out of the house we just moved into. :)

[@darkchipz3016]

Hope you guys have an amazing day!

[@7Aheadfamily]

And same to you! Thanks for watching!

[@amacooper9702]

Ooo Ezra was speaking as a very young child!! That's an amazingly positive sign that he is a cognitively able to and may begin to later on even though it seems like he can't , often verbal communication is really traumatic for those of us on the spectrum, of course he may never speak but chances are if he was talking before it's more to do with anxiety and just that verbal communication is so much work ( I say this as another auspie who was near mute as a child with strangers and spent the first maybe 14 years of my life including secondary school literally barking at people (like a dog) instead of using words because it was so much easier to organise barks in my head) could be wrong but I didn't realise Ezra spoke at the beginning until the regression period. With this in mind , I wouldn't loose hope of him ever speaking, but I would put less pressure on it so he knows that there's no pressure to do it as that would alleviate alot of anxiety towards doing so

[@Milkmaid108]

Thank you for sharing your videos. I would like to let the Anderson family know that even though their son my love cables and wires they should know there are often warnings on this products that they are coated in lead containing materials which are poison!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for the warning. We'll be careful of what we let Ezra play with. that is scary.

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

My girl loves wrappers also. Cries when she has to throw some away.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, that can be difficult. It is crazy to people that for Christmas one year, we gave Ezra Doritos wrappers because that is what he loved the most at the time. I would have been really sad if someone who didn't know threw those away because it took a long time for us to eat those and save up the wrappers. 😜

[@dopeesoulTheGamerMom3660]

My son just turned 3, is non verbal. Thank you for the inspiration

[@Red-gy9gx]

Other people would say don't let him play with the cables but you are supervising him, i have a daughter on the spectrum and I can understand giving cables or any other object as long as it deal with in a safe manner , my daughter love cables as well🥰

[@7Aheadfamily]

Awesome! She can join our cable club. :)

[@terriswarthout512]

My husband has autism. He was nonverbal his first 4 years. Then he wouldn’t stop taking & loved talking to adults especially. He is now a PhD.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for sharing that Terri! It is so good to hear so many different stories from people. You never know, we may even have a PhD on our hands here. 😀

[@megnelli]

That environment would be a disaster for me personally. The lights and noise would feel so overwhelming!

[@jeanmorgan5410]

Yea very helpful my grandson is autistic. Nonverbal. I can relate.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing! Glad you can join us online and be a part of this community. ❤

[@subrinasukhdeo7357]

Thank you for sharing!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! And thank you for watching!

[@DaniBadger777]

Hey Autism Family! Any chance you guys know of or can talk about kiddos on the spectrum with T1D??? This is an incredibly small club and it’s an extremely hard and lonely road. Any ways, just a suggestion. Thank you and have an awesome day!! Love your channel

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

It's a great idea but none of our kids or anyone we know has type 1. A friend at my old job does but isn't on the spectrum.

[@DaniBadger777]

@@AutismFamilyChannel thank you for your reply! Trust me, I know there are very few of us. We got our ASD diagnosis in January of this year and this past July he was hospitalized and diagnosed with T1D. Very small club, each diagnoses makes the other one more difficult. I’ll say this much, if someone asked me I could take away one diagnoses it would 5000% be T1D without a doubt. Thank you for what you guys do!

[@machteldmensink1901]

We are not alone thx for sharing

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed, and thanks for watching!

[@zeegeezuriel]

My Dd has moderate to severe ASD, ADHD and severe SPD..She can communicate but limited..She’s now 13.❤ Bless your Family xx

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing! Bless you as well! ❤

[@melon7077]

Hi My daughter 5 is in same situation but non verbal. Was your daughter non verbal as a child or she had speech ?

[@ecotherapy1111]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for watching!

[@davef2975]

What is "Classic Autism"? (No offense to the commentor who used the term) It would be helpful if people use the current classifications presented in the DSM-5 for "Autism Spectrum Disorder." (ASD Level 1-3). So many people have their own terminology for all the aspects of Autism and no one can define one person from the other. In order to move forward, there should be an effort to see where (your) Autistic person fits under the new guidelines and use the appropriate one. This way, everyone can at least come close to relating. "Classic Autism" brings up the (outdated) mental picture the general public envisions; the screaming non-verbal child in a Mothers arms kicking and punching out of control. Those of us with Autism knows better therer are many facets to Autism. Even the "Professional" use a wide variety of terms. ("Complex Autism") When (as an Autistic adult) I meet a family with an Autistic family memeber, I am not as much interested in what "Label" they identify with, as much as what are their challenges. These are things I can relate to. If the public is going to better understand Autism, then there needs to be some common language that all can relate to. Indeed, this channel is actually doing a great service by showing the wide aspects of Autism in the daily life. So it would be helpful to start using the current descriptive diagnostic terminology so the public can better relate.

[@muslimah42]

My son i 2 and a half and the doctors say he may have Asperger or High functioning Autism. Some doctors say they are the same thing. Some say they are not .im really struggling and worried.

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@muslimah42 It is a struggle sometimes trying to get the right doctors to get a diagnosis that can really help you and your child. Thank you for sharing and being a part of this community. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in your journey. Know that it gets better. -Holly Anderson

[@davef2975]

@@muslimah42 In 2013 "Asperger's" was removed from the DSM manual. The DSM -5 established three levels for "Autism Spectrum Disorder." Those formally diagnosed with Aspergers prior to that time retained that diagnosis. In the U.S. the diagnosis of "Aspergers" was discontinued as primary diagnosis. All subsequent diagnosis (should be) "Autism Spectrum Disorder." The three levels are assigned reflecting the support needs of the person. Unfortunately, many doctors and facilities still choose to use the terms "Aspergers" and "High Functioning Autism" in an effort to imply to the family or patient the level of potential challenges. Sadly, this continues to muddy the waters, as you are experiencing. Both terms have historically been tossed about too freely. I would be suspect of any Doctor or Clinician who insists on declaring their own diagnostic definitions and ignoring the current diagnostic guidelines. This is exactly why I am a proponent of EVERYONE using the established diagnostic criteria and terminology. There are far too many people "just making stuff up or using their own spin." I would do everything possible to have your child seen only by a facility that specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Further, I would challenge any Doctor who declares a child "MAY" have something. Ignore opinions and challenge the Doctor to show you the DSM criteria he is basing his "opinion" on. It is worth mentioning the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) IS A GUIDE AND NOT A RULE BOOK! As such, everything in the DSM is subject to wide interpretation. A Medical Doctor performs physical diagnostics and can come to a fairly accurate diagnosis. In the Mental Health community, they form "opinions." There was a study done on the accuracy of Mental Health diagnosis. It was found that only 61% of the time could you take your diagnosis and get the same diagnosis from another Clinician or facility. You are seeing the results of that yourself. It is one reason people on the spectrum are often misdiagnosed several times before a diagnosis of Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is given. I know this does not give you an answer, but perhaps it gives you some insight as to why it is so hard to get a solid answer from the Mental Health Community.

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

@@davef2975 the keyword in your speech here was in the US there is more to the world thsn bloody america

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@davef2975 Thank you David! Yeah, we thought that our youngest son didn't actually have autism, but after the Dr. walked us through the why, according to the DSM Manuel, it was eye-opening. He was one who worked on the manual and knew his stuff, but I think there are those practicing out there that are not as versed. Getting a second opinion is a good idea if possible.

[@bellamybender846]

I have a friend who has autism and who is nonverbal and goes to my school and it can be hard sometimes to know what the child wants or needs if they are nonverbal or if they don’t know how to talk so I understand people that have disabilities can be very challenging.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, we try to get really good at mind reading, but that only gets so far. :) Working every day on communication with Ezra and Simon. They are coming along, but it is slow work for sure.

[@jennahcollings1174]

Zip lock bags are great for the stimming. Fathering Autism great channel!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! Ezra just ripped up a Ziploc bag I gave him. Fathering Autism is great. It is great that through the platform of KZbin, we can meet so many different people and learn so much!

[@jennahcollings1174]

@@7Aheadfamily what about the wrinkly baby toys that sit over cot or on buggy, same noise...but stronger!?

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@jennahcollings1174 Yes! He loves stuff like that. :)

[@taposherabeya7857]

What helped Ian start talking more? Was it just speech therapy? Or were there any other interventions? My son is 5 and is non verbal. He says words occasionally usually with a stim.

[@brittnybowen7804]

We started therapies and early intervention and I do think that helped. But it was years of constantly trying him to say two words, then three or four in a sentence…labeling everything in the house, so much repetition. I wish there was a magic wand I could wave to make everyone reach their milestones, but it’s a lot of hard work for all involved!

[@DBK415]

I'm blown away by the amount of progress he's made. He's comes a long way.

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@DBK415 Agreed! It is so awesome to see his progress. We hope to replicate some of that with our little guys here. :)

[@brettjames1992]

I love all kinds of blank cassette tapes by how they look!!!!

[@Very_Sleepy50]

I can agree, cables are pretty dope 👌

[@hicknopunk]

I have autism and was non verbal for my first 7 years until they learned that my brain jumbled up sounds as well as other sensory issues. I am not being an expert and saying this is the case, but I have come to thing this hearing problem might be much more common and undiagnosed. Something to think about at least.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for this. I feel like Ezra understands what is said to him if we use the least amount of words as possible. He does best with one word.

[@hicknopunk]

@@7Aheadfamily ❤

[@missmaggsmaloney]

Thank you. I was wondering how is Brownie? Still alive? Our hamster died recently but we got a dog now, the best addition to a family with autistic child you can imagine. Requires work to teach a child how to handle a dog gently but it’s worth it and your kids would do great I’m sure.

[@7Aheadfamily]

We have been kicking that idea around so your comment may push us over the edge to get a dog. 🐕 We didn't want to while traveling across the nation visiting all the National Parks, 5 kids in an RV is enough 😜, but now may be a good time to get a dog. Good to know that you guys have benefited from having one.

[@andrewlien3579]

I used to be nonverbal as a kid in the autistic program. I eventually learn how to verbally talk in special ed because I had a speech delay. I didn't verbally speak properly yet as a kid because of my speech delay.

[@lil_crash_out]

I love this video

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! Rob does such an awesome job of showing life and explaining it as well. :)

[@hellomiakoda3782]

Heh, that kid would go nuts over at my workbench. ...or my computer desk... or that box in my closet. lol... My obsession is the stuff all these cables plug in to.

[@tvbot1984]

Yeah and every school would fight to take these away all day

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

I could see that happening.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, people don't understand it, but Ezra is much happier with some cords. :)

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

I have a son who is 4 who was diagnosed with level 3 autism earlier this year and it’s looking like he has adhd so we’ll try and get him diagnosed for that wen he turns 5. He is picking up words quite a lot, sleeping is a big problem for him and his diet is terrible and he pretty much only eats packet food. As bad as it is for him chocolate or lollies which would normally make kids hypo calms my son down but I try and really limit how often he has those foods

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. I love how the kids are so unique. Ezra will eat cereal in the morning, but by Lunch, he gets pickier and only likes his pretzels, fruit, and cashews. He definitely has his favorites. oh, and cheese, he loves cheese. Ezra also has ADHD and Apraxia of Speech.

[@derekaldrich4887]

Can you please do a video with Ian and Connor and aleister on KZbin

[@magnumspiering9442]

Cute lil angel 😇

[@belgicaelenarubio-valenzue5410]

Hello I live in Mexico your videos teach us a lot, it would be possible to put some subtitles in Spanish to understand better thanks

[@fuzzywiggle3066]

Just an idea maybe get him a switch board to plug the cables into one that lights up every time he plugs one in ... thanks for your videos there very helpful

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Awesome

[@7Aheadfamily]

Great idea! We will have to look for something like that. :)

[@TheFailedmessiah]

Some quality screeching at the 2:40 mark.

[@elainewhitelock5347]

The cables appear to be his safety net.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, he LOVES them. Cables are more motivating for him than food or anything right now.

[@TheoutsidersXHarrypotter]

I have a question for them do they have a special talker for ezra?

[@sammypearch4005]

My two year old loooves cables too.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is awesome! We need to start a cord club or something. :)

[@rachelfs95]

My puffalumps love. I'm Autism spectrum disorder

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing and watching. ❤

[@zoescott4887]

How do you tell if someone who is non verbal is having a ruff time?

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

He is so cute.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! We agree. :)

[@jenniferbatey3154]

My daughter told me that she can listen better when she doesn’t look people in the eyes. I just tell her to look in the direction of the person that is talking, but she doesn’t have to look them in the eye.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That makes sense. Good for you for helping and supporting her.

[@vipermoon_]

1 picture = 1000 words This video has 9780 pictures (30 frames per second x 326 seconds) 9780 pictures x 1000 words = This video is worth 9,780,000 words.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Impressive 👍

[@osteopathichomeopathicking6154]

Looks like my personal collection.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Right. :)

[@shawnafsworld7431]

They have Chew Necklaces that are Lobger , They Are Rubber like , That you can Buy they would be MUCH SAFER than a Electric Cable for Ezra To chew on If he Got Electrocuted That Would Be Horrible For You And Worse For him It should be Replaced With Chew On Longer necklaces Of Different Strengths in Different Colors Please Try those Out.

[@TheoutsidersXHarrypotter]

In the next video please ask that family if Ezra always carrys the cables wherever they go pleaseeee

[@7Aheadfamily]

He does carry them everywhere! Yeah, you can see on our channel as we are traveling to the National Parks, a lot of the time, Ezra will have a cable in his hand as he hikes along with us. 😀 He really does better if he has something in his hands like that anywhere we go.

[@au9parsec]

The people who get mad about any type of generalizations about autism, forget that autism is a spectrum.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That's why I love hearing lots of people's voices. I like to see how different and how the same everyone is, whether Autistic or not.

[@richardphieler7737]

The World is not fair for us Autistic people, i wish acceptance for neurodiversity❤🙏🌈

[@7Aheadfamily]

that is a Nobel desire. thank you for sharing

[@davef2975]

Some of the blame is with Autistic people on the internet constantly complaining how incapacitated, incapable, and dysfunctional they are. It gives the impression to the public that we are all "Broken" and cannot do anything. I work hard to "normalize" Autism. What do I mean by "Normalize?" I have many challenges as an Autistic, yet I have far many more skills and talents in which I excel. I go about in public life as any other person. Due to my total lack of filters and inhibitions, I do have a person who stays with me to minimize any "social transgressions." Areas that I frequent, it is well known I am Autistic. I have been stopped by families with an Autistic family member and asked of how my life has been and how Autism has impacted my life. I have had a huge amount of people sit down in a one-on-one conversation, fascinated at my ability to be so positive and function publicly. Be explaining my personal challenges and how I deal with them, it actually gives a lot of hope and removes a lot of stigmas. I am a Senior (70) and have been able to take some of my Autistic traits and turn them into a successful career. DO NOT sell me short: I am EXTREKMELY sensitive to sound, freak out in crowded areas (I quickly skyrocket into high anxiety and take off running), I STILL have meltdowns, I STILL stimm(!), I have very little hand control to the point I am unable to write in cursive (sp?) and must print or type everything, am HIGHLY prone to doing "data dumps", am moderately sensitive to light, may go several days without sleep (brain will not shut down), am constantly frustrated and at times angered at those who function constantly on the emotional level, where I exclude emotion and function on logic, although very articulate will be unable to speak coherently as I approach a meltdown, and can be prone to Autistic Catatonia. So yes, I DO HAVE issues! (OH YES, I waddle like a Penguin when I walk and have done so since childhood!) Even Neurotypicals have to prove their value and abilities when seeking a job. When people see (hear) Autistics reenforcing stereotypes of "what they cannot do", it gives the public pause and assumption we are too "high maintenance." Broadcasting and wearing Autism like a sign does not help. I go through each day just like everyone else. I do not overtly thrust my Autism in people's faces. I allow the public to see my functionality in social environments. I very much have the "no eye contact" issues, but when people engage me in conversations, they find that I am very articulate and intelligent in many areas, and indeed have challenges in other areas. The result is people do not find my Autism "scary". I frequently expand my social network because people discover, although I do have challenges, I can be just as interesting and engaging as anyone else. My efforts to "Normalize" Autism is simply allow people to get past the stigmas and accept me despite my challenges. Just like anyone else, there are those who "get me" and those who don't, really no different than for Neurotypicals. This is why I say Autistics are part of the problem. If people spent more time being themselves and less time telling everyone how "challenged" they were, the public could see we are nothing to fear. I will not change the World. I can perhaps show those around me Autism is a part of me, but there is so much more of me than that. News Flash! The World is not fair to ANYONE! Life will never be "Easy" for ANYONE. The more people I meet and demonstrate a positive and friendly attitude, the more people will see me as just another person and afford me appropriate respects. Acceptance is EARNED by accepting yourself, being yourself, and always showing respect. I say it again, this family is giving the Autistic community something it has long needed..........the face of just being an everyday happy family doing everyday family things, all while dealing with their challenges in a way that works best for them. No complaints, no self-pity, just "okay, let's move on."

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@davef2975 Thank you Dave! Those were some great words of wisdom! That is exactly what we try to show through our channel visiting all the National Parks with 2 children on the spectrum. We have to do some things differently than most, but you just adapt, and find a way to build strong relationships with your kids and have joy in the journey!

[@2listening1]

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@JG-yd8so]

Too much noise in that room! Turn down the tv & everyone take it down 5 notches or better yet , get your son some headphones ( non audio type)! Please! ASAP.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

That’s how we roll 😎

[@vegandolls]

my ocd could NEVER omg i hate cables

[@7Aheadfamily]

I am right there with you. :) I just spent hours working on the back of our computers to organize the cables and make it pretty because I hate how messy they get. -Adam

[@heikehollas4109]

We have great success to Tell. Our so'n, 5 is after passingseveral Tests, able to bei allowed to Go to school next year. ITS allowed With a state Buddy which will Take months to bei financed. One doctor Said After Reading all the dociers I would Put the Boy into a Psychiatric clinic but seeing a sminling Boy in Person who calculates 3rd Grade Math IT would bei a crime Not to allow him to Go to school next year. ❤️ Never give up praying, supportkng & hoping or the best 🥰🌹🎈👍🎀⛱️🎻

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing! And we never give up praying. I feel like Prayer is our lifeline sometimes!

[@heikehollas4109]

@@7Aheadfamily god ist great, Not only With US, but in US ❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@heikehollas4109 ❤

[@samucob123]

Soon to be computer scientist detected.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed. 😀💻

[@user-yd1mz4on1k]

Hi Ezra! I have a box full of cables !

[@wendy8561]

My grandson when he was first born watch ceiling fans for hours he would almost twist his neck around to watch ceiling fans I didn't think anything of it now he's almost three and nonverbal taking him to a doctor anybody can help me please

[@jrose_xo]

my son always did this too, since day one, the neck twist and all, would sometimes space out too. he seems to hand stim here and there as well. he was born at 33 weeks, healthy. also has always been obsessed with cords and still is at 18 months (16.5 adjusted) so much so that he’s never liked playing with toys but can play with the vaccum or floor fan cord for hours plugging it in and out. loves dragging phone cords or whatever he can (dangerous i know) but it’s like non stop! however, he can say about 4 to 5 words, not always consistent but knows what they mean, understands most of what we say, decent eye contact and is social. he doesn’t seem to have major meltdowns, he gets angry but can recover and move on. i don’t know enough about this all but no one takes my concern seriously and just says it’s normal baby behavior.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra would do that a lot as well. You are doing the right thing to get him checked out and get the support and help you need. Thank you for sharing and I would love to help you out in any way that would be helpful for you. -Holly Anderson

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@jrose_xo That is awesome that he can say 4 to 5 words! It can be frustrating at times to get doctors to take you seriously. I actually did a video on that once on another channel because it can be so hard to get, especially some male Doctors to take you seriously. Happy to chat or help out in any way that I can. - Holly Anderson

[@wendy8561]

@@jrose_xo He's obsessed with tires he could play with the any kind of tire all day long now he's almost four years old I'm so worried it doesn't really have bad meltdowns he can understand most of what we say but still not speaking says maybe 10 words but not correctly I'm begging my daughter to please take him to get him looked at he really doesn't do any stiming But used to look at ceiling fans I mean when he was first born just drift off and it's a vicious cycle my daughter's 32 just started having babies she just had another newborn this will be the third I'm not in good health just pray for us and them boys one is 4 One is2 other newborn and she is prescious second baby he's doing the exact same thing as the first one I don't know about the newborn yet time will tell anyone reading this my prayer goes out to you Don't worry about him playing with cords seems like you're doing the right thing it's like with my grandson and tires if I get him out anywhere he's got to stop and look at every tire on a car it's heartbreaking Love you all, My daughter is really taking advantage of me I bought her a place just because I knew the baby's daddy would not help I paid her rent and everything for a whole year I just can't do it anymore now she won't speak to me I'm scared for the kids to be honest keep me in your prayers I got a long list of health issues only 51

[@krugerfuchs]

I like pens

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra loves pens as well. He will get into Marie's backpack, who also loves pens, and steal her pen collection and go hide in the corner till we find him. 😜

[@lovelocked5385]

Better than knives

[@7Aheadfamily]

@@lovelocked5385 Right. :) It is funny that you mention that today because Simon (our 2-year-old with Autism) just found out that he could get to the knives today and started playing with them, so we had to put them on top of the fridge. :)

[@SleepyGhoul834]

My daughter loves sticks :(

[@7Aheadfamily]

Ezra does love to hit things with sticks.

[@beauke41]

Ezra looks very distressed.

[@lovelocked5385]

That isn't good. Electrical shock hazard. My brother has 4 kids on the spectrum. He wanted allot of kids. Good luck 🤞🍀

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, you have to be very careful. Thanks!

[@manchesterairportElliot1269]

Elliot peers auices

[@joyfullone3968]

Do they have any idea what is causing so much Autism yet?

[@sararae5994]

Did your kids do ABA

[@7Aheadfamily]

Our kids do.

[@higginson3]

Did he have his inoculation jabs? Did this begin after that?

[@Autism_Forever]

They ain't obsessions dude. They are special interests. Something that neurotypical people with surface level hobbies hasn't got.