Severe Tourettes, Selective Mutism and Uncontrollable Anger | Full Documentary | Origin

[@marajade8035]

The first little boy reminds me so much of my son. He has autism and severe adhd. The noises, the baby noises especially.. the faces, the anger, it all is so similar. I feel for those parents but at the same time that's your kid, you need to learn about it and help

[@Alucas528]

Same!

[@Jillyowls]

Hope they’re all doing better now. As someone who also had selective mutism when they were young, I understood exactly how Catherine felt. Metal health is just as important as important as physical health

[@Arcticninja123]

MENTAL ***** THERE I DID IT

[@notso_cody]

Metal

[@stancexpunks]

I love how supportive Henry’s family and friends are and how they all keep a sense of humor about it. Henry crowd surfing at the end was so heartwarming to see

[@touyatodoroki502]

I had selective mutism when I was a child. It was a long process to get over it, but it can be done. Catherine is doing amazing.

[@sephoraketo5744]

Catherine's progress is so nice to see. Salute to everyone out there with selective mutism, even if the process is slow, you're doing great💙

[@Alex-zi3kl]

I have selective mutism it started 2 years ago and i just talked with the counselor at my school by myself for the first time it was still a whisper thats all i can get out when I’m at school

[@sephoraketo5744]

@@Alex-zi3kl that's great good on you!💙💙💙

[@Alex-zi3kl]

@@sephoraketo5744 thanks

[@sephoraketo5744]

@🦋Katie🦋 how horrible! Everyone should be appreciated for their different ways of communication💜

[@AkCat3454]

Omg my name is Catherine also, and I have selective mutism too

[@aname5552]

" i wish it had been a brain tumor, at least they can cut that out" i'm sorry, but wtf.

[@lacyjubb5306]

I now right people die from brain tumors

[@simplypeach2686]

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[@simplypeach2686]

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[@thunder_heads]

Sadly it's something that a lot of parents of disabled people say. As a kid of one of those parents it really really hurts to hear that

[@watchingthebees]

@@thunder_heads yes, me too 😔

[@margaretmumford7479]

They could not cut my son's tumour out he died with in a month of the diagnosis, you still have your son.

[@oddle_doddle]

i'm sorry for your loss

[@lacyjubb5306]

Sorry if it’s true but I think it’s true but if it is I’m sorry

[@lacyjubb5306]

I’m mean if it Issent i mean

[@lacyjubb5306]

Sorry my righting is bad you won’t understand my righting

[@sxsukeuchha_8091]

Lacy Jubb i understand and if english isnt your first language as well then thats okay!

[@sharonl6202]

Had a girl with selective mutism on my school bus. Heard her talk once when she got mad at her sister and started yelling at her.

[@uggggggghhhhh]

lmfao sisters do be getting us mad though

[@edits_yikes7225]

understandable

[@isaacbyrne2554]

*everyone chatting* "CAN IT YA WANKER!" *...*

[@Veloth-y3d]

Which proves that it’s just arrogance. As the example you saw, there was nothing wrong with her that she couldn’t choose to turn off whenever she wanted to. It’s cute that they have given it a very clinical sounding name but the truth is the kid is just being spoiled.

[@Saffie15]

Oh

[@gabe-po9yi]

Michelle, the speech and language therapist is awesome. She has such a calm, accepting, enjoyable manner about her and not one ounce of fake. Look how she chose to interact with the little girl to establish rapport and compare that to that Dr. Khan who sat across from Adam the kid with the temper issues and interviewed him as one would an adult. You’re not going to get kids to talk to you with that approach.

[@MM-km5zf]

Dr. Khan is VERY theoretical, but she is not connecting...she doens't use any games, tools to reach him...she needs to get training on how to treat children/youths

[@freya_jxx]

The way the mother talks about her son's tourette's annoys me so much, as a person with tourette's myself it's horrible to hear the way she talks about it, it is so detrimental... I understand you not wanting to watch your child go through such a thing or to be put at a disadvantage in life but we can have normal lives even with severe cases, we can be just as successful as a neurotypical person yet she acts as if his life is over.... ArGh DON'T DO THAT!! ACCEPT THE DIAGNOSIS AND WORK WITH IT, FIND OUT WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN'T, ENGORGE THEM TO DO THINGS AND TAKE OPPORTUNITIES, WORK OUT SOME SORT OF SYSTEM, QUICK COMMUNICATION ECT AND HELP THEM THRIVE INSTEAD OF DWELLING ON IT AND SAYING THINGS LIKE I WISH IT WAS SOMETHING REMOVABLE.

[@fantasticfrances]

I have a tic disorder (my neurologist thinks it’s Tourette’s but I haven’t had it long enough) and the way she was reacting to it and how her family was reacting to it was horrible. She knows he can’t help what he’s doing and should accept him for how he is and learn to live with it.

[@freya_jxx]

@@fantasticfrances exactly! Also I hope everything goes well for you, would you like to join a support server on discord?

[@KediHazretleri]

I know right! She was like: Thats my son with Tourette syndrome bla bla tumor bla cutting it bla bla.

[@jackiemarini3203]

Your so right .I have small ticks .I can't imagine how he feels .And his mom is not making it better .

[@MM-km5zf]

but as a mother that is the best way she can deal with it as well...it is extremely difficult for a parent, and most parents go through grief over a child's diagnosis, so don't judge her; I think she is making the situation as light as she can because she can easily go into depression herself due to feeling helpless...she seems very loving and supportive ...the best she can

[@frankG335]

The boy with tics, for his mother to say HE is exhausting seems cruel. He is exhausted and is in pain a lot. I hope this sweet boy finds answers.

[@junbh2]

She is probably exhausted too, and may need help. It's not his fault, but it affects her.

[@helenawinther2005]

But it is exhausting! When i have my episodes I AM exhausting! And that's okay it's the truth.

[@nellebuhrmann5343]

Absolutely fantastic how the school children support Henry. Heartwarming. If the child's difference is handled well by the school and friends (maybe with help) there is no reason for nastiness to happen/bullying of the individual in school. Well done to the speech therapist for her good plan.

[@mimozabaca8176]

That was me I was very emotional and didn’t speak in school only at home I would speak

[@grace-jean4717]

@Mollie World same with me i will speak with family alot but otherpeople im very quiet

[@sxsukeuchha_8091]

Same, rarely speak at school if im not around my friends 😔

[@bullnterrier4829]

My daughter has a really extreme case of tourette's and as bad as her tics are, it's the comorbidities that are kicking her butt. And the medication side effects. Ugh. Strength to you Henry. ❤

[@SamaiyaMiller-lol]

❤️ I hope she is doing ok

[@kristenweekleyandcatbelly680]

I know this was 3yrs ago but I'm so happy Adam now has a diagnosis, he looked so happy! I think he felt really bad about what he did and the fact that he thought he's different! When he's not! Adam you really are a good boy! Nothing was ever your fault! Or your mom's🤗 and I love that smile of yours!

[@noartlikeannies]

Oh my God, hearing how Henry's tics started at 16 is weirdly enough so comforting to me, because mine started in December of 2020, when I was just about to turn 16, and I've been feeling like I'm faking it and I'm going crazy because every. Single. Case I see, their tics start in early childhood even though it's said they can first present themselves in adolescence. The doctors in my country won't give me an answer, but it's already been almost a year and a half of these tics that make me want to pull my hair out in frustration. Hearing about someone who's tics started at the same age mine did is so validating, I feel slightly less insane and less like I'm faking it (which is what the doctor said I was doing)

[@adrianscosmos]

mine started at 16 too got my tourette’s diagnosis a few months ago and i hope you get answers soon too!

[@mk5294]

@Annie H How terrible and very harmful that your doctor said to you that you were faking it... He/she really ought to feel ashamed!!! I wish you the best of luck in your life, stay strong!! 🙏💪

[@frankG335]

That doctor had NO RIGHT to blame you. Some people are very insecure, including doctors, and when they don't understand something, they lash out and blame the patient. There is NO EXCUSE for a professional to do that. I'm so sorry that a medical professional made things so much worse for you! It seems like that doctor should be reported. Please know that you didn't do anything to cause this! I hope some of the ideas about the pressure on certain nerves, or brain scans can help figure out how to treat this. God bless you! Please hang in there! Does music help you at all?

[@jackieeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Mine started at the age of 20 and my dad's at 52. You're not faking it and you're not alone!

[@Rowe_Ti]

What makes you angry? People. IKR!!

[@WeSombreGhosts]

Who was it said people are HELL !!

[@kevinmccoy2787]

I'm sorry but...? No one is perfect, even if they don't have a condition...I'm not perfect and I don't have a condition! But I go to a therapist! Yes, I'm a kid

[@uggggggghhhhh]

thats the point of this show... to show that no one is perfect

[@jennil7797]

The young people being appreciative of Henry's music and his ability to just deal with what life has thrown at him is inspirational. Wyatt a great bunch!

[@MsRishaghosh]

Thanks for explicitly stating that I'm not perfect.

[@bmxskatesurf1897]

Risha Ghosh whats wrong with u

[@MsRishaghosh]

@@bmxskatesurf1897 I had selective mutism as a child.

[@sludgemuffin2447]

@Risha Ghosh You mean the title? I’m an adult and still have selective mutism, I know it sucks.

[@MsRishaghosh]

@@sludgemuffin2447 @Mollie World 1:16, 18:47, and not to mention the title. I mean I'm not disagreeing but what could I even do about it...

[@sludgemuffin2447]

@Risha Ghosh Yes it makes me angry that they say it like that. No-one’s “perfect”. And a lot of the time in these type of videos they make it sound like it’s not harder for the kids than their parents.

[@cydppalley2644]

My heart goes out to every family that has a family member or remembers like this. I'm really touched by all of them and I wouldn't say one more than the other however, the young man with tourette's breaks my heart you can tell he is genuinely a really cool guy. Blessings over all of you 😘💐

[@bojangle0029]

I used to have the same thing when I went to school, I was silent at school and noisy at home

[@mayruthhenzerling1648]

I was the very same way. In my old days in the seventies, in my elementary and Jr high school days I didn't talk at school, only to my family members and a neighbor friend. They said I was very shy! That is how they diagnosed something like that.

[@miss_stephaniehill]

I'm the total opposite. I talk all the time to school but don't talk much at home

[@KatTheLavaGirl]

@@miss_stephaniehill Me too :)

[@zoecellis88]

The first mother I can somewhat relate to. Not only do I live near where she lives but my 10 year old daughter has near enough the same traits. Still no diagnosis mental/behavioural wise. But a diagnosis of JIA (Child’s Arthritis, which she’s on a chemo drug for each week). We’re forever at Manchester Children’s Hospital over her physical disability but we haven’t had any help with the mental health/behaviour side of it. Even after sending so much medical information about her disability to DLA they won’t even award her either

[@chellynn7052]

That's so cute Henry has such good friends!!

[@bettypospisil8106]

Kids with Autism often have other comorbidities. My son has several besides just ASD.

[@lolagraham8013]

@Mollie World I’m assuming she means like ADHD and stuff because I’ve got both.

[@bettypospisil8106]

Mollie World A comorbidity is a disorder often seen in conjunction with Autism. For example, sensory processing disorders, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder, etc.

[@tobi-uh3hw]

Yeah. I have autism, ADHD, Tourette's, anxiety, OCD, and depression. It sucks :(.

[@hannahdiane8451]

Betty Pospisil a comorbid condition is one seen often alongside another condition , it goes for many different conditions

[@cawlesspat7249]

@@tobi-uh3hw yo same as me

[@watchingthebees]

I’m sorry but both Adam’s and Henry’s mothers are absolutely terrible. Adam’s mum just comparing him to the other kids and saying everyone in her neighbourhood has a perfect life but she doesn’t because of her autistic child. He’s not a broken child, he’s a whole autistic child. I’m autistic myself and had to face a lot of that from my mother in my childhood, even though I have autism level 1 and was just diagnosed at the age of 18, I was never like other kids and my mum would verbally tell me she wished I was, and wasn’t as “problematic” and that I hadn’t been born, when I actually couldn’t help it, I was trying my best and I’m sure Adam is too. There’s a reason why autistic people have such a high rate of suicide and mental health problems. And Henry’s mum saying “I wish it was brain tumour” wtf? Most things she said during the entire documentary were just not supportive to her son at all

[@sailormccoy8732]

preach

[@jvnetsl]

I think they are allowed to express their feelings as you..

[@Falconer22]

Watchingthebees, how can you possibly have no empathy for these parents? What is wrong with you??

[@watchingthebees]

@@Falconer22 well, many things are wrong with me, actually… OSDD-1, C-PTSD and BPD from severe early childhood trauma, by being raised by someone just like one of “these parents”. Not saying they’re just as bad as my mother, I don’t know them, but it’s the exact same type of people

[@sf4432]

I have a song like that. That means for me as mother, i can't invite people to my house, we can't go out for invitations, every week destroyed furniture, Computer, loud noise so that neighbors complain. Sorrows, because he has to change scools several times..my whishes what i want to do in my live are in ice for 20 years. That isn't easy as mother.

[@Alex-zi3kl]

The mom asked Adam what makes him mad… he said people sounds pretty normal to me

[@Veloth-y3d]

So what more proof do you need that the child is a serial killer waiting to happen? Like really he just despises anybody even all the people he hasn’t met? He’s a monster then.

[@carolinetheberge4671]

I think the all the children and Henry are awesome! Bless the parents hearts ….it’s so demanding in life for their loved ones. I also wish people would not judge so unfairly….it’s so difficult, they need encouragement rather than criticism❤️

[@minnasalonen3092]

There's something going on with Adam's posture. His arms and legs are so separate from his body it seems odd. Of course this could be just a personal thing, it just keeps catching my eye

[@SamaiyaMiller-lol]

?

[@suelawson7273]

Children with ASD usually have weak core and shoulder strength, and issues with balance. My son still walks holding his hands up, and he's 17

[@whatsgoingon6256]

And Henry, he's super cute. But did you notice the mom seems to get off and get a big laugh off his suffering and even said "he's going to make a lot more noises" after the son was just starting to become hopeful from the doctor fixing his teeth. And right after she said that, he started making more noises?

[@nyct0phile]

stress and anxiety can increase ticks. if he feels pressured to not tic, his brain is going to want to do it more :/

[@ellis20022]

im an autistic woman who also has severe anxiety and i struggled a lot with selective mutism growing up. i did speech therapy but i was always teachers favorites since everyone else was so loud, lol. i still struggle sometimes even now that im 21, especially in rooms full of strangers, but it is easier for me to warm up. but that's also because i've graduated and do online school so i am not forced to socialize for 8+ hours a day. all i wish that was different is that i was diagnosed and able to learn coping mechanisms earlier since it was especially bad in high school.

[@katelynnlunsford8595]

How many times do I have to tell people: STUTTERING IS NOT AN EMOTIONAL PROBLEM. ITS SOMETHING IN YOUR BRAIN! Golly! I have a stutter too

[@hypernova9363]

I’m glad that Henry has supportive friends. A lot more supportive than his mom, and that’s saying a lot

[@amandajudith9536]

When I was in Elementary, middle school, and junior high I got forced to talk the teachers weren’t patient with me :( I had autism as well so it was harder I still get slient once in awhile depending on the situation.

[@lfairy6130]

This happened to me too and I'm autistic. I was yelled at once for not reading aloud.

[@tvhead5218]

My friend Emma had a brain tumor and she is still recovering from it and it has been at least 4 years since she started recovering and my teachers daughter has several cancerous brain tumors that could kill her if not treated right away so she is in the hospital and my teacher barely gets to see her these two girls are vary close to me and to say you wish your kid had a brain tumor and not tourette’s is just messed up and you should be happy he didn’t have a brain tumor because my friend Emma was in the hospital for 2 years and forgot how to walk and she can barely talk my name is very easy to learn and it was one of the first words she relearned and every time she saw me she would say hi Kiki I recently switched schools and I am glad I got her moms number because I called her a few days ago and I am glad to say she is doing a lot better and is now working on the mental recovery from all of the things she had to go through

[@ktzep]

I don't think she meant it literally, I think it was more like a terrible choice of words to express her frustration with not knowing what was wrong with her kid

[@lynnpatenaude5548]

Another great documentary from the UK.

[@marieknietje6514]

Such precious people... I think it's a reality-shock-coping-syndrom of some kind. Hugs

[@amandaloveless4369]

I thought Adam was on the spectrum and should have been diagnosed as such to begin with but glad to see him get a confirmed diagnosis. My son is 7 1/2 and high functioning. I noticed some similarities. All the random sounds he makes are pretty common with ASD kiddos too.

[@lfairy6130]

It's called verbal stimming. I'm autistic as well. I hated how the specialist referred to outdated terms though as severe vs "not severe" which just are inaccurate representations of how everyone's autism is as noone is the same. But then again this was filmed probably 6+ years ago.

[@sailormccoy8732]

high functioning vs low functioning labels are harmful bs. autism is not worse vs better it’s this person struggles more in one symptom vs this person in another area. Your son could be struggling severely with sensory processing and be in a lot of pain but be good at masking and social acceptable speech while a “low functioning” person in your definition may mostly struggle with socially acceptable speech but also be much happier than your son. Trying to define autism by nuero typical standards will never help autistic people…

[@aurora4407]

Imagine this being done in the 50's My son is sick hE liKeS b0yS

[@sailormccoy8732]

we literally don’t need to include lgbt is everything it’s just annoying and kinda rude tbh- a disabled queer person

[@ashleygray3744]

Imagine being ignorant like u. Must be a very miserable life to live every day. Hope u get the help u clearly need.

[@miss_stephaniehill]

I think Adam uses little space as a coping mechanism

[@thunder_heads]

I think so too

[@mossthegremlin6161]

Yea I do the same

[@savannahwtge]

so do i :D

[@aloisplease]

I developed selective muteisim in intermediate after severe bullying since starting school. I slowly began to speak a little in high-school but it was difficult. It's like I couldn't work out why I couldn't talk. There was just a wall. I couldn't explain why. People thought I was rude at first then just weird. By 16 I had the ability to speak but school was just an utterly broken and lonely place for me. I quit and got a job where I could talk at front counter. I'm now very socially confident but have intense anxiety that still makes me very dysfunctional. There's a lot of masking involved.

[@Veloth-y3d]

It’s super easy open your mouth and talk and just get over it. Honestly people need to stop babying folks like you because it makes something that isn’t a problem into a massive issue. Did you have something physically blocking you from speaking? No?!Then open your mouth and talk!

[@sarahdie7181]

36:10 I'm sooo happy for her... and sad at the same time. It shouldn't have taken that long for her and her son to get that diagnosis (as a psychology student, to me, it's not a very close call for him... Autism (based on the information and footage provided by this documentary) was the very first thing on my mind. I don't get why it took sooo incredibly long to diagnose him. I can see and feel how much this woman loves her child. She'd do anything for him and every little victory is huge for her! I wish her and her whole family nothing but the best! 🫶🏻

[@stancexpunks]

I had to see a speech therapist at a young age because I wasn’t talking when I was “supposed” to. I believe I was around 3 when my parents took me and my dad vividly remembers when the speech therapist held up flash cards with a pictures of common household items and I would say what they were in English but when she got to the knife, I said “knife” but in a different language and my parents laughed. So it was concluded that my delay in speech was caused by two different languages being spoken in the house and she advised my parents to stick to English. Having studied language in college, we now know that children who grow up in households with 2 languages being spoken can have delayed speech but the speech will eventually come and the child will have the benefit of knowing 2 languages. So the better thing to do was for my parents to continue speaking in 2 languages and I would’ve been bilingual.

[@unaisiadi8391]

I’m currently struggling on trying to understand my 8yr old son. We haven’t gone to see a specialist just yet as I still felt that he’s ok but he’s not. He does not speak to anyone in school and not even his teacher. We’ve asked him if he has any friends in school but he says no and that he feels lonely in school. Not sure if that is “selective mutism” It breaks my heart that he says he’s lonely in school

[@aspengreen4319]

The first kid broke my heart. Regression is so despairing. If anyone knows how he’s doing now, I’d appreciate it. I hope he’s gotten the help he deserves.

[@Veloth-y3d]

Really he broke your heart. You weren’t more compassionate towards his victims, like his own brother in classmates? I can’t believe how messed up the compassion of the comments is you all care about the monster and not the people he’s hurting.

[@kitten_cat-ku4je]

I have ADHD and my teacher when I’m at school has to tell me to take a run in the play ground but it does help me constant trate better. Anyways I sometimes can get uncontrollably hyper and I struggle to get to sleep and focus.

[@lfairy6130]

Same. I get understimulated and it's seen as hyper.

[@breshannondevereaux5712]

Tourette's seems like absolute TORTURE! Poor Henry!

[@daizyhiggins205]

My son is non verbal and I can fully understand the situations these family face.

[@TheAlsushechka]

How old is your son? I can suggest you balance concept which can help you with this issue.

[@Pololoukama24]

This episode does nothing to help children and adults with psychological/neurodiverse/mental health/comorbidities etc. fight the ignorance of mainstream society and the stigma it’s placed on them. Not only are some of the parents ignorant AF about their children’s conditions, some of the narrators comments explaining their condition/circumstances etc are equally as f*cked up! If you’re going to produce episodes like this I’d suggest making them educational for those who consider themselves as “normal” and using inclusive language to describe these beautiful humans

[@Falconer22]

Isis, maybe, of you are capable of it, try having empathy. It sounds like you don't, can't or won't and no one wants to be around someone like that.

[@shaynefrancis5318]

When ya have a 6ft 2 teenage son with size 14 feet who has ADHD,ADD,PTSD and extreme anxiety disorder things can get hectic and unfortunately anger comes along with all these traits....refusing to take meds cos he feels like a zombie on them. So I've learnt to go day by day and go with the flow...for me and my son this seems to work

[@whatsgoingon6256]

Re Reiki healer. I wonder if Henry's mother isn't a Narcissist that is using hypnosis to mess up her son. She doesn't seem to have empathy at all. Her way is just very odd.

[@uriituw]

She's into woo and doesn't understand why none of it worked.

[@th3realemam]

They’ve got the same wallpaper as me in my living room

[@kellysheridan3149]

Big hugs to all these beautiful families ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cherripaterson6066]

even though the little girl doesn't talk its a sign of higher intellegence

[@ms.titianabab7133]

Introvert = * little shy, quiet and reserved, sometimes it could be anxiety feeling as well because of lack social interaction and not saying too much with other because I may say things that could be out of line or the wrong way to say something but we must be careful of what we say to people because I don’t want to embarrass myself of others and to myself and I do have insecurity. I was a child who were quiet and shy as a mute person at the same time. ... But it’s better for me to think carefully before speaking.

[@cherripaterson6066]

@@ms.titianabab7133 i was shy quiet as well, theres lots of us out there , overly sensitive people as adults.

[@clairecurtis6639]

@@cherripaterson6066 Very true, im one of those adults.xx

[@stancexpunks]

No it’s not? Not talking is NOT linked to having higher intelligence. There’s no correlation whatsoever

[@cherripaterson6066]

@@stancexpunks actually many kids that dont talk do have high intellegence in many cases,

[@andymurray3516]

'She's a Reiki master'... for fucks sake. God I hate 'alternative therapies'. Not helpful.

[@alisonbamford6723]

One of the symptoms of severe Thiamine Deficiency can be motor tics (which may also encompass vocal tics too). Unfortunately, although it is considered an ‘old’ disease, it is actually far more rampant now than most (including the Medical Profession) realise. (Look up Beri Beri or Wernicke’s Encephalopathy). Thiamine (B1) is not only a big player in energy (ATP) production, but also is hugely involved in Autonomic Nervous System function. Any aspect of automatic nerve function can be affected in a deficiency. Sadly, our highly refined nutrient-stripped wheat & sugar-laden modern diet uses far more Thiamine than it supplies & can very easily drive people into abject deficiency, triggering any one or some of a huge array of issues & conditions associated with nervous system function. Some people seem to be more susceptible to Thiamine deficiency than others. Thiamine, along with its supportive B vitamin family, plus magnesium are crucial for nerve support & repair. Depression &/or anxiety can be an early symptom of Thiamine deficiency. Of B12 deficiency, too. All B vitamins are synergistic & all support each other in various ways.

[@gabriellechristine]

Thank you. My son just started having tics. Out of knowwhere. Thank you.

[@TheAlsushechka]

@@gabriellechristineif you need help, I can tell you what we’ve done with the same issue. It’s gone now.

[@juanitadejager6138]

Catherine's mom has beautiful eyes but also the saddest eyes... My heart is breaking for them all...have 2 boys with learning disabilities... but our challenges are not nearly what I have seen here...

[@emhathaway7388]

Someone needs to get Catherine conversation cards for her when she can't talk. That helps my partner! If might be worth a try if they haven't

[@solani5621]

People also make me angry

[@KeswickCamp08]

I want and updated version. Im a teacher and i see a lot more SM, hyperactivity, and aggression since covid.

[@susanstones7815]

What beautiful beautiful families. I pray healing on these wonderful kids.Must add you all dressed impeccably & your children are amazing.God bless you all.Much love Susie ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@loz5190]

That dr Khan triggered my fight or flight

[@Loungesugar]

Do u think you’re🙂🙃different👁🔥

[@intherosegarden6418]

Adam’s mum is clearly resentful.

[@kr3642]

A lot of people don't have thr ability to cope with this type of stress. Most people aren't thinking about the possibility of thier children being disabled when they're trying to get pregnant.

[@mayruthhenzerling1648]

Back in my old days in the 70's, they called it very shy! That is I did speak to family. I was a loner, didn't have friends really. So I didn't speak in junior high to any teachers or class mates. Everyone would say I'm shy!

[@beckystack1986]

It's not shyness. Shyness is a personality trait. It goes way beyond shy. It's a social anxiety disorder that needs treating. In comfortable situations people with SM are life & soul of the party, far from shy.

[@stancexpunks]

That was 50 years ago. We’ve learned a lot since then

[@avsambart]

The word "normal" bothers me so much and not just in relation to kids' behavior.

[@Veloth-y3d]

Then you must never have worked with children because the word normal absolutely is appropriate and comparison to some degenerates we get.

[@stancexpunks]

I’ve always wondered how someone with Tourette’s would act if they didn’t know any swear words?

[@Veloth-y3d]

Aside from a little fidgety, they act pretty normal. Most so-called psychological issues are created by the family and would be solved very quickly if they simply made an effort to stop them this however doesn’t happen because the modern approach is to be extremely hands-off which does nothing.

[@frankG335]

Honestly, these people need to leave their country's system and seek out REAL experts in other countries. It sickens me to see that "therapist" firing questions at Adam. What a stupid, useless approach.

[@novera.tambunan]

Few days ago i learnt from some source that a muted child could be caused by trauma. Hurt or out of fear of someone where she'd mute most

[@lhproductions61]

My uncle has both epilepsy and Tourette’s. His tics are mostly facial and bodily. He’s also autistic. His mom used drugs while pregnant with him and his twin brother. They both live pretty normal lives. My other uncle died of a brain tumor before he was 50 the brain tumor moved to his eye and was inoperable. He became verbally violent towards his partner, and mother. While he was never mean to me it’s appalling that this mother would rather her son a tumor. People stare boohoo that’s not a reflection on him as a person. You know he’s a good person, that’s all that matters. Parents sucks sometimes.

[@Wurmdetektiv]

Concerning Catherine it crossed my mind that she might be very suggestible (most children are) and that the teacher told her at the start of school to be quiet and that is what she has been ever since, quiet (mute).

[@oliviahyerobrine]

thats not how selective mutism works. also, you dont just become mute from a teacher telling you too be quiet. kids arent that suggestible and literally every child had been told to be quiet

[@shushi2p873]

Why would that shut her up? Even a mom telling their child to be quiet would do nothing when they are speaking to friends etc. In selective mutism they often won't even call for help if they get injured.

[@mayruthhenzerling1648]

I was making a friend in school one year in my old days in the seventies, in seventh grade, that friend told me that I talked too much, then I shut down and didn't speak any of the classmates or teachers for the rest of that year.

[@Pololoukama24]

@@mayruthhenzerling1648 that’s not selective mutism though. My sister is 22 and has selective mutism, along with severe social anxiety and other comorbidities. It’s not as simple as someone shutting you down, it’s psychological. She occasionally speaks to her psychiatrist who she’s been seeing for the last 3 years (I get called in every 3-6months to give an update of what’s happening at home etc so they have something to work on). She even struggles to talk to us her family. It’s crippling for my sister. She doesn’t have friends and she doesn’t have relationships. The most important thing is she’s normal to us. Normal is whatever you make it! It’s pretty ignorant to assume it’s something as superficial as being told off or shamed by a friend.

[@beckystack1986]

No it's anxiety. It's in the genes more often than not. It's hereditary. You don't just shut down from a teacher telling anyone to be quiet. It's a social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety the 3rd most common mental health disorder in the world.

[@jojowellness3123]

I wonder how Katheryn would react if the teacher and classmates came to her house?

[@OziSabah]

Extremely challenging situation. I wholeheartedly share the agony of the parents.

[@hiyapal7719]

Adam is adorable.❤ But, has someone hurt Catherine at school, to cause her silence?

[@consumedbynostalgia]

HiYa Pal I thought of this too the Katherine part

[@lyn7621]

That’s not the way it works,it’s basically an anxiety disorder she can talk at home because she feels safe.

[@whatsgoingon6256]

@29:25 Aw man, I feel this momma. She really has a burden for finding answers. God bless her.

[@lfairy6130]

I think she's autistic as well because as it's hereditary and she even took the criteria literally which is what we do as autistic adults going for our kids or our diagnosis.

[@stephenwhoriskeymusic3492]

What person was so sick in the head to portray these things in this fucking disgusting way and the parents some of them was no better

[@gailbarrett9834]

That has to be very tiring dealing with Tourettes.

[@elanythegoat]

My son never had tics until he started Adderall. I took him off the meds but it stuck.

[@Veloth-y3d]

Adam is evil if you don’t think he is then you’ve never worked with kids in this capacity and you think that because he’s young he’s somehow savable when he’s already so broken nothing will get better. I’ve been an educator for more than 10 years. These kids never improve. We need to stop lying to the parents about expectations.

[@savagexsavanah]

why can’t they teach Katherine sign language? It won’t “drastically” affect her adult hood if she’s taught sign language at a young age, the whole family can learn. There’s so much help out their & other ways of doing things if people just tried to look or ask for the resources. I hope she thrives in finding another way to communicate.🤞

[@beckystack1986]

It might not help. SM is an anxiety communication disorder, it's not just about speaking it affects other forms of communication. She may not have been comfortable signing either. Writing texting, signing, gestures, nods etc a lot with SM are not comfortable doing any of those either. Depends how severe they have it. I have SM.

[@savagexsavanah]

@@beckystack1986 Thank you! 💓 For sharing n explaining a bit more, I didn’t know that. Although, in my opinion there is so many options out there & if they can’t find one then maybe they could make one that works for her individually to have some type of communication which would benefit her & her family, just a thought tho. Wish you the best!✨ Stay Safe!

[@tinagrunst]

I think now days everyone knows what it is and just accepts the people who have it just the way they are. If you explain to other kids what from the beginning in school, and that he can't stop it, most kids will get used to it and just accept the child the way they are. Kids are very acceptable at young ages. I went to school with a girl who never said a word in school until around 8th grade. We just accepted her the way she was. I also had a friend in grade school who was bald from going through Chemo for cancer. Thankfully we are in now in our mid 50's and she has been remission for many years. We never treated her any different than any other kid. As young kids, we just accepted it as normal. Sadly, when I was in second grade, a friend of mine, the bus could've get to her and her brothers house. So they were outside digging snow tunnels and my friend had her tunnel collapse on her and she sadly passed away. We all went to her funeral and it was very traumatic for all of us. When my children were in grade school, I found out that the school had a huge snow pile on the playground and the school was allowing my children and others to dig snow tunnels in the huge snow pile. Maybe I was wrong but as soon as I found out about it, I went to the school and told them that I wanted that snow pile removed immediately and explained why. At first the school said it was fine and safe. I showed them the article written about my friend and threatened to call in the police, the school board, child protective services and anyone else I could find plus get a lawyer and sue the school for child encouragement. By the next morning, the snow pile was removed. Many kids, including my own, and parents were very mad at me but I was not willing to risk my kids. After I threw a fit about it, the school did research and actually got in a safty officer to check things out and he immediately told the school to get rid of the snow pile at the middle school also became they were just asking for kids to die. They immediately trucked out all of the snow piles. My kids are now 36 and 31 and to this day, they remove the snow piles and send out letters every winter warning parents about the dangers of snow tunnels. 😢

[@hmartin879]

This poor parents, having these damaged children

[@jackiemarini3203]

Not sure about that Dentist .🙄He makes no sense what he is doing it's in his mind not his teeth or jaw .You will make it Henry I tick also small ones .It sucks I'm sure you think so too .But you are awesome just awesome ✌️💙😎⭐✌️💪👊👍

[@stancexpunks]

It makes perfect sense. They mentioned when certain areas of his head are touched, he reacts violently with tics. So it suggests it could be physically related too. And alleviating pressure on the nerves should help

[@avsambart]

Legit question but with tourettes, how does the brain know what a swearword is and to have that as a whole category of tourettes? Many languages don't have swearwords so.... How would the brain cause a tic then? If Henry's was caused by a flashing light, does that mean tourettes is a form of epilepsy?

[@nann1804]

Henry has some real sweet friends

[@nuwon8154]

Henri, have you tried medical Marijuana? Seriously....I wonder if it would help even just a little.

[@deadpoetoftheyear]

The first kid's mom and gramma said they love him. I DON'T THINK SO.

[@2012BeyondtheWorld]

Selective mutism is emotional? Wow. I have that and am diagnosed Bipolar.

[@Barsee23]

honestly I don’t know if that statement was accurate, it’s an anxiety disorder but I don’t think it’s emotionally related

[@shadowkyber2510]

Adam looks like the youngest brother from secret life of boys

[@colettegibson6516]

The girl with 'selective' mutism is exactly that, she talks perfectly fine when she wants to and feeds off the attention shes getting

[@ashpash13]

please do your research if you don’t understand selective mutism because you clearly don’t. It isn’t a “choice” which is why people wish it was called situational mutism

[@Misszebyrobloxvideos756]

i have selective mutism i speak at home when i was younger i didint speak in school (still dont) and recently started struggling to speak to my own family out in public places like shops

[@douglasransom4138]

18:30 I'm sorry, but this made me absolutely cry with laughter 😂

[@user-wg4ie9pb3x]

Reiki Master!!!!!!!

[@kellylaisdell5656]

I am a nurse from. CAnada. Ogives all these kids have narrow smiles therefore high up palate. They need their palate expanded. See you tube meet Jonathan a tourette success story.

[@kellylaisdell5656]

The Tourette. I do is DrSr Ralph Garcia from Tampa.

[@kellylaisdell5656]

Is Catherine tongue tied

[@kellylaisdell5656]

Please have her mouth examined by a TMJ orthodontist

[@kellylaisdell5656]

My daughter had some ticks with TMJ and a narrow upper paLate

[@kellylaisdell5656]

Please tryi. An help look at all this kid. They have narrow smiles and high upper palates I can tell by looking at them. I amresearching tourettes. My name is Linda HArris I Rn BScN TMJ assistant please call if interested

[@jessiegonzo6966]

Anyone have any updates on Henry??

[@andymurray3516]

Dr André Hedger is a bit of a quack by the look of things, too. He's also into acupuncture and against amalgam fillings. He's not a 'real' doctor....

[@familyiseverything1617]

I know the feeling

[@KeswickCamp08]

Wow the faces and noises are the issue??

[@Falconer22]

That first boy, Adam, seems like such a tragedy for the family. My heart breaks for the parents. Maybe an institution will take him? Hopefully.

[@deafblindcan3199]

Sorry but calling it “selective” is incorrect as it implies that it is a choice….it is NEVER a choice to go non speaking EVER!!

[@stancexpunks]

9:52 THAT HAIRCUT!!! Lmao

[@arthurok327]

Howdy ya'll, I've been watching these documentaries about tourettes syndrome, I'm actually watching another one right now as I am writing this question, as I said, I've watched several of these documentaries, and one thing I've noticed is, the people in every one I've watched, they're all from the same few countries...?? Is there a connection to where they are from, is this happening because of something environmental ?? I from Canada 🇨🇦 and I've never met anyone, or know of anyone that has this, I don't know anyone who knows anyone, with this syndrome.. I'm hoping someone will answer my question, or at least tell me if they're are other people from other parts of the World, that have this syndrome, I mean absolutely no disrespect, I'm simply trying to learn more about this syndrome, I really want to understand what this is, and how's it caused, Thank you so much, I'd like to add, I think these are brave people, that have appeared in these documentaries, to help people like me, understand more about this syndrome, and how they live, and manage this Syndrome, and live the best lives they can, Thank you, Peace

[@stancexpunks]

No, there is no connection to where they are from. The reason the people in these documentaries are from the same place is because they are produced by the same company and the company just happens to be based in the uk.

[@arthurok327]

@@stancexpunks Thank you