Living with Tourette's and Autism (Uncontrollable Tics)

Rylan is diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and autism. He hopes that when others meet him they will ignore his tics and be his friend.
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[@StormWie]

This is the video I was talking about! Rylan reminds me SO much of my own son with tourettes! Same mannerisms, some of the same tic noises and just over all a lot like him. This is the video I watch every so often just to remind myself there are others just like my boy.

[@girlfromsouth214]

Ryan seems like such a wise, sweet kid. If your boy is similar, you are blessed. ❤❤❤

[@rosejane8077]

My daughter has autism and she has that same tics and sound's.! I didn't realize she could have tourette syndrome now I know she has it too.!!! I will go back and watch this video again he's such a cute sweet little boy.!!!😊

[@janeljett9527]

God blessed you and your son too

[@janeljett9527]

@@rosejane8077 it's OK that your daughter has autism and tourette's , as long as she's special.

[@StormWie]

@@girlfromsouth214 oh thank you so much! ☺

[@The_River_Tourettes]

I have autism and Tourette Syndrome too! Rylan does an amazing job of explaining what it’s like to have TS!

[@Nickimaraj2009]

I have Austim

[@SonicfanFhWcCt]

@@Nickimaraj2009 Me too

[@Unknown-oi8pf]

I have tourettes too

[@TakeDL1]

Me too

[@cris2pher]

Same!

[@naturelovingfroggy6348]

What a handsome, intelligent and inspiring young man! I believe that he will have a great future ahead of him, achieving all his goals!

[@tere218]

Rylan is funny man 😂 he has such a comedic cadence to him - he seems very emotionally intelligent and self aware. Much love to this sweet angel

[@PinyataSpirit]

he tics like a puppy

[@cindyjofaithful4469]

Such a handsome little guy. He explains everything so well for his age. Be kind💗

[@janicedeboer9354]

What a lovely boy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Rylan.

[@CARS63]

Yeah, I'm tired a lot too! Sometimes I say, I'm so tired of being tired! You know how that feels? Thanks for letting us into your heart 🥰

[@jessicalepins1433]

Rylan, you are so cool and funny ! I hope there will be an update of this video some day, I wish the best for you and your family

[@rosejane8077]

Yes he is such a beautiful sweet intelligent boy.!😊 I would love to see an update video on how he is doing.!!!!💯

[@lauran.9427]

A tic...or a severe stutter....BLESS you Ry!!! THANK YOU for bringing this to light!! I appreciate you so much for sharing for all the other kiddos around the world who are are in the same boat as you😊😊😊

[@TurtlesRcute]

Like meee! He seems like such a sweet boy.

[@Barerantts]

as a teen with tourette’s, this kid is so relatable and im amazed at how well he handles it.

[@tourettesSurvivor-ww8kq]

As an adult, I can relate too. I love pokemon and I have autism and tourettes as well. I have more severe tourettes than this kid and my videos show it but I don't think you will be able to see since you're a teenager but I hope you're doing ok. Also, I wished pokemon were real too when I was a kid.

[@Barerantts]

@ just threw a sub, I’ll watch your vids sometime :3

[@martybob55]

What a beautiful kid! I know this video is old but I hope he continues to thrive. I hope he is supported by a couple of good friends and his loving family. Thank you for sharing Rylans story.

[@cjb1500]

This kiddo is so cute and funny. ❤I'm loving to learn more about these kinds of things and see what it's like for those who have it. I'm happy to see him so happy, and manage things so well! God's blessings to him and his family!

[@kellz2493]

Thanks!

[@ashleysaylor125]

I am developing a novel in which one of the character's has both Tourette's and Autism as well. This was really helpful in her development so thank you! I'm finding that I really enjoy this channel so I might just have to subscribe! 😁 Keep doing what you're doing dude, this was awesome to watch and Rylan seems like a great kid.

[@disgruntledtoad2585]

i’d love to read it!! i have TS and work with people with autism.

[@christopherhubbard256]

I have Autism, and can't wait to read it!🙂

[@TophsUniverse]

I have autism. Not diagnosed with Tourette’s but I do have tics. He is such an inspiration to me!!!

[@toddburgess5056]

Rylan is a joy, his parents are very lucky to have him!

[@dw4959]

What a bright and engaging young man!! You will have a wonderful life! I just know it!

[@tays_rep]

I am neurodivergent and have tics too, you are doing a really good job ❤ Hope you know that

[@jacobcobb731]

eye contact avoidance isnt always just autism guys, it can be just imaginative or in their head, even if they are focused, im not autistic and i dont make eye contact when im listening and being spoken to

[@aktara8811]

My six year old daughter was diagnosed with Tourette’s yesterday. It’s been a really difficult diagnosis to accept. But this makes me smile a little :) Rylan makes it seem manageable and less stressful than my hurting mama heart imagines. Tourette’s is so stigmatizing, and I worry how it will progress over time. This is all new to us, I felt it coming and wasn’t surprised, but it’s still a difficult diagnosis to accept

[@miaaliaspussi]

My son has autism and an undiagnosed tourette, hes in puperty now and its really hard for him to accept that hes different. This interview actually helped me to understand my own son better.

[@cynthiaconnors183]

My daughter has mild Tourettes. Some tics can get painful or cause physical problems like injuries even in some mild cases. But she just plunges forward, doesn't let it get her down. She's also open about Tourettes with friends or anyone that seems curious about it. She helps others to understand.

[@garrettdavid5275]

This was one of my more favorite interviews.

[@DC-xi6gd]

Rylan is a cool kid! He's really good at explaining what's going on inside his head and how it feels. I think you're right, Rylan that we can understand how it feels to be stressed and tired. I'm sorry that you feel that way so much of the time. I hope you will be able to learn strategies for helping you live a very happy life. 😎 one of my favorites is Craniosacral therapy. Thanks for sharing!

[@TurmaDoMaluco]

Rylan is totally someone i would be friends with, and his interest by pokemon help this feeling even more

[@Chronically_JK]

So for him holding in a tic is like holding in a sneeze when you hold it in it’s uncomfortable but when you let it out it’s a comfortable release

[@elphiedeetz]

yes, i have tics and like with a sneeze, eventually you have to let it out most of the time but you can hold it back for a certain amount of time, it just hurts a LOT

[@grandmakris8935]

My son had ticks with his Aspbergers Syndrome. He has those managed today. The eye contact is a constant struggle and very misunderstood! He would experience sensory overload like in a class room he would hear every noice and it affected his concentration. The key is understanding each childs obstacle and fine a way to tackle it or a coping skill.

[@sadiebrownlee]

he seems so sweet

[@KBEAMON08]

He's so sweet and handsome ❤️

[@Raichu420]

"If you could wish for one thing what would it be?" "Um, for pokemon to be alive" This is my favorite interview ever 😂

[@jamesbakis6330]

why is there only one comment

[@Raichu420]

@@jamesbakis6330 sbsk had their comments disabled for quite some time from what I can tell

[@rosejane8077]

Thank you for sharing this video I have a daughter with autism that has the same tics and sounds.! I didn't even think it could be tourette syndrome but thanks to the video I now know my daughter has tourette syndrome and autism both.!🙋 He is such a beautiful and sweet intelligent boy.!😊 I hope you can make an update video I would love to see how he is doing much love and prayers to him and his family.!!!!🙏💕 🤗👍

[@christopherhubbard256]

Amen! I have Autism, too.

[@SonicfanFhWcCt]

@@christopherhubbard256 Me too!

[@christopherhubbard256]

@@SonicfanFhWcCt Really? Very neat!🙂

[@christopherhubbard256]

@@SonicfanFhWcCt Hi!🙂

[@SonicfanFhWcCt]

@@christopherhubbard256 Hello!

[@Hedgehogsupremacy]

“I wish Pokémon were real.” AMEN, BROTHER!

[@jenniferdreves823]

Ryland mom is wonderful! Rylan is a cutie❤️

[@C5J9]

I have tics too and maybe autism but it's not diagnosed. I know how it feels dude it gets better after puberty trust me if you're reading this you got this ✊🏻

[@marysiniawa5371]

Rylan you are so cute and sweet. Happy to have met you. Thank you for sharing.

[@captainsmileyface4336]

it's always comforting watching videos where people tic like me, but it always triggers mine xD

[@musicis4you888]

Ryan has a great sense of humor!!!

[@JinxMarie1985]

What a sweetheart 💖 hes a cool kid. Very kind. Very aware. Very smart. You are awesome big guy!!!

[@pathumdilhara7831]

He speaks so well. Am I the only autistic person who cannot talk properly. 🧡💛💚💙

[@arielrocks10]

No, you’re definitely not! Some people are completely non-verbal or just limited. Everybody’s different!

[@iloveshaakah]

Very smart and adorable young man. I love you. I’m a 70 year old lady who had Tourette’s. When. I Was a teenager. Stress would cause me to stretch my eyes open wide and blow air into them .

[@marleenninaka1303]

Hi everyone: It's so nice to see you all again on KZbin. I want to meet you all one day. Take care and stay safe.

[@Bootleggies]

I completely agree, I too would love Pokémon to be real! Bulbasaur is a very good starter choice 👍🏻

[@ErikaPerlenkette]

He is so wholesome

[@salfisher5143]

this kid melts my heart

[@thepaintedpixel1541]

When he said he wanted pokemon to be real I felt that.

[@fantatoure9620]

He is an amazing person💗💗💗💗

[@Skeptical_Christian]

Rylan having said that he's listening to the audience was surprising.

[@cynthiaconnors183]

Rylan is a cool dude. He's likely very fun and intelligent

[@sabboonaagirma291]

Rylan is smart and lovely kid...lots of love

[@SonicfanFhWcCt]

My uncle has tourettes and me and my brother both have autism. My brother is very low functioning and I'm very high functioning

[@TheMistSkillz]

Ryan I hope you have an amazing day everyday

[@Visitor2Earth]

I've had TS since I was a toddler (back when I had a pet Dinosoar). The tics from Tourette's are still very exhausting and difficult.

[@enriquegtsf]

You are an amazing young man Rylan!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

We know it’s hard to control yourself even though you have tic’s

[@davidimhoff2118]

Rylan is awesome. He's pretty funny. I think it would be great if Pokémon were alive. I laughed so much at his Pokémon card with the attack yawn story. I just yawned typing that sentence lol! You're great Rylan!

[@jackieexparza]

He's so chill

[@JonathanHernandez-mm3nd]

May god be with Ryan and you have a friend in me Ryan.

[@marie_eria]

One of my best friends has Tourettes, and one time I thought their tics were sneezes so I said "bless you" and i felt SO bad lmao

[@mikeyiacovone89]

This kid is brave and awesomely smart

[@helenaguilar4138]

thanks for sharing about yourself strange i didn't even notice keep been you your un amazing young man

[@oliveru551]

idk why but when i am tired, exhausted, or hungry, my autistic tics become almost constant. my autistic tics mostly include, curling my fingers or toes, twitching my leg, or making a quiet humming noise. it’s annoying, but i got used to it. this for some reason caused them to be constant. :)

[@willjensen5595]

Clearly a smart kid.

[@SAV2STELLA]

It's so hard having torettes... Whenever i tic, my family tells me to stop. My dad has told me i am too old do for the junk. :(

[@CHIP-71]

I have autism and I have oxygen machine Lernening disabilities lung disease hart problems and anxiety and I get tired a lot

[@jolenemetcalf2247]

His so smart and adorable

[@leeauslander8305]

He will be ok, smart kid!

[@edadler7819]

I wonder why we have to manage our tics? Why can’t other people LEARN to ignore them. Simple, basic manners. People seem to accept what they can see. Can’t see the brain, so we are expected to control it. Been dealing with the tics and comorbids, which few interviewers as about, for 70 years. This kid was wonderful and only some one with Tourette’s would appreciate how wonderful his mom is!

[@KaplyaNikotina]

This young man looks like a boy version of Angelina Jolie. Adorable

[@m.johnson8521]

He is just awesome omg.. great Personality .

[@philigan2339]

God bless all of you.

[@cshell64]

That young man is amazing & so cool! 😎

[@notmarkeza7937]

Support!

[@nikkoleadams4677]

Oh my gosh Rylin, I TOO wish Pokemon were actually real! You are an awesome kid!

[@stephaniewalsh67]

I have 27 year old son who has Autism and its harder now because he has the desires as other young men but unable to express it freely.

[@user-ls1bw2uw1j]

He's so nice 🤩

[@HawaiiBeach]

You're AWESOME!!!

[@MackRoss-z7x]

I’m autistic as well myself and I was born with high functioning moderate autism spectrum and severe Asperger’s syndrome and I’m a 18 year old young woman I’m very capable with things and I’m very intelligent as well.😊

[@saraaskari5900]

God bless you❤

[@moonlitet]

He is S U C H a beautiful soul! 💛 wow

[@michaelpolizzi3958]

I LOVE POKÉMON SOOOOOOOOO MUCHHHHHH I WANT TO BE HIS FRIEND

[@mar8014]

I like his tics. They are cute.

[@ullahkhan9539]

I have both as well. Along with abnormal chromosomes, seizures, and 6'5" while taking medication for Osteoporosis. Let's not forget the schizophrenia, and bipolar diagnosis. I'm not complaining just giving you all the reasons to be thankful 🙏. People are in alot worst conditions. And for those who are living in USA, we have more resources here. My age is 27/male

[@Dedicated_.1]

What is that like for you? Do you notice differences between how yours and others brains work ?

[@mercutiolives2883]

When our guy started talking about the yawn attack, I yawned. Boi.

[@peramassada_]

I would love to learn more about pokemon with this lttle guy! :)

[@mikecampos5123]

Rylan you're very intelligent and a very nice friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tanzibrewer9891]

I had a roommate who i thought just hated me cuz she would do this thing where she stomped really hard 3 times but only in her room. Took me a year to figure out she wasnt evil but had tourettes

[@berrylly]

I love his response to "do you have a hard time making eye contact". He doesn't have a hard time with it, because he simply makes eye contact when he wants to! It's other people who are having a hard time with what he's doing!

[@Amessyvlog21]

He is so cute and awesome 😍

[@jamiepowers3978]

l have to agree with you Jujuon1 when l look at Rylin l see an awesome kid, l hope he’s doing well,

[@meganchristian7085]

I also have a friend from when I was little with Both Tourette's and Autism

[@maryanngames9353]

I thought he spoke very well in explaining his conditions.

[@SuperBobby1967]

I had ticks when i was a teen and i was twitching my head, making a high pitch noise with my throat and kick the air with my foot. My mom brought me to the chiro and he cracked my neck and told me to count to 60 between ticks and it calmed me. Tourette is not the same guess. Have a good life my friend.

[@haneyq5114]

I love that would talk about pokemon cards and it looks like he love collecting them i also love pokemon he is an amazing kid and a gifted child from god what a cool dude😎😎👍🤟

[@joltdarkjolteon4125]

I have that same pikachu!

[@smartdog3003]

I can't look at you with both eyes, my one eye wonders, so I am looking at you, it just my one eye wonders, it's so annoying when I see my picture, because my one eye is looking at you or the camera and my other eye is looking to the left or right, depending which eye it is.

[@sallyb3]

❤thank you 😊

[@donalddove9951]

I can't help but make these random noises an blurt it out alot like this kid

[@michaelpolizzi3958]

3:44 I LOVE POKÉMON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PIKACHU

[@joyced277]

Rylan, do you play pokémongo? Do you collect pokémon cards? I play the Pogo mobile app.

[@GalaxyTheCrazyQuilt]

My son is a Mama's boy 😅 . I love dad but hes not better than my mom 😅 i hear that❤