Talking Doesn’t Always Mean Communicating With Autism

[@martegulbrandsen1308]

Regarding the table.. .maybe you can get a custom made tempered glass surface to put on top of it? Then it will be real easy to clean👍

[@martegulbrandsen1308]

@Rover’s Makeover Dog Grooming You may be right, it was just a suggestion 👍 But I know there's a lot of good glass out there to buy now, that should survive almost anything. Even a kid with autism. But, I am no expert, I just thought it was so sad to see their beautiful new table covered in plastic.

[@LaurStar25]

I know you’ve been stressed, but you do such a good job highlighting the love and joy your family brings you 💗

[@Kimmm1984]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@cindythomas3693]

Love your new bed Noah...💕 hug mama you sure do have your hands full you’re doing a great job....

[@affordablearizonas5998]

Get a piece of glass to go over your table. I had to do that with one of my previous tables. Ill add you to my prayers. I hope you get to feeling better. Your a wonderful mother

[@skye9936]

Agreed the glass would be a great solution or even some acrylic? Idk if that is the correct name but my mom bought a big piece in home depot for a table and cut it to size. Cause cleaning those crevices is a pain in the butt

[@nataliebarr5355]

My boy is 13 and verbal but on a bad day when he’s struggling to process what’s going on around him and he’s anxiety is up he struggles to communicate with us he usually puts his head in his hands and cries because he can’t find the words. Love Noah’s bed it’s awesome lots love hun ❤️

[@heartlandmama2711]

Hey Stephanie...look into Baby Signing Time. It might be helpful for Lex. Be patient with yourself as you adjust to so many changes. 😊

[@virginiaw8608]

Love Lonnie getting you a candle lite glass of wine in his Deadpool shirt 😀 I can't have wine, but my hubby gets me a diet root beer or Dr pepper and he wears Deadpool shirts too...just reminded me of my sweet man too. Glad the power came back on...we've had it out for days, even non hurricane outages...but we live in the woods. Hugs from the state line!

[@CoreyAnneTeacher]

Working as a special education teacher with kids who are both verbal and non verbal I totally get what you say and we always say “Communication is so much more then speaking”. I have found that some of my students who are verbal have more issues with appropriate communication then my non verbal students which is why I have pictures all over the classroom and use visual supports for all students because it just lessens the frustration and increases appropriate communication. I find myself playing the 20 questions game with my verbal students way more frequently because while they can communicate it is not always accurate and can lead to a lot of confusion where non verbal students are using pictures, gestures, and/or communication devices and they tend to be more accurate with their wants and needs.

[@beetee4865]

My neighborhood (and more specifically the part of my apt complex we live in) loses power all the time, so I felt that struggle lol. Noah's bed looks awesome! I've been curious about the Lull mattress...guess we'll see. Hang in there! My 8 year old nephew can say some words, but is still mostly nonverbal. I can see how both verbal and nonverbal have their struggles. Be sure to take care of yourself in there too! ❤

[@MotherClover]

Thank you for that little explanation at the end. My son is verbal and Autistic, but a lot of people think he isnt Autistic because he can speak. Speaking and communication are different things and you're right, it doesnt mean we struggle less if we can speak.

[@raising0815]

I deal with the SAME thing!!! My son is 4 and he does the same. He wants something and sometimes I don’t always know what that something is!

[@bridgetobrate5685]

You're doing great Stephanie, don't be so hard on yourself. Take a break every now and then, we'll still be here😘

[@kristydee4998]

As of today I am watching every ad that comes up on your vids. I heard it helps & if that’s all it takes consider it done..love you guys❤️❤️

[@tonyaboggs5367]

I agree with you 100%. My son was what they say partially autistic and ADHD. He is of course still autistic. He is 19 years old. Nobody understands me when I say that he has a hard time finding a job because of interviews. Because a lot of the question he does not understand and I don't know if you met my son you would not know until you talk to him for a little bit. He can't understand things would like we do he need he expressed himself the way others do so I wish more people knew about this has more open about it but we cant do anything but educate and hope for the best. U have such a beautiful family

[@ItsAWonderfulLife]

I can relate to what you are saying so much. My son is verbal but has never been able to communicate well at all. One of my worst moments as an autism mom was when my son was around 10. It's always been a struggle to get him to eat. One night at dinner he kept leaving the table and when I asked why he wouldn't/couldn't answer. I had him come back multiple times to take a few more bites. I thought his adhd was kicking in and he didn't want to sit down. He ended up throwing up all over the floor. He had a stomach bug and wasn't able to communucate to me that he was ill. I felt absolutely terrible and to this day it still makes me sick. It's frustrating to want to do the very best for your child and be in the dark about what they need or are feeling.

[@Kimmm1984]

We love you and we love your family 💕 I love your honesty and the way you handle everything. You are doing a really great job and I think you and Lonnie are amazing people 💖💕

[@hollimaiwood9962]

“We have to get ready for the day ok”? Noah: “ why” Why is this my mood 😂😂😂😂

[@mckksmit]

Instead of the plastic on the table, you may want to try and put a glass top or a hard plastic cut to size. We did that on our table and it was great and was so easy to clean up with cleaning spray and a soft cloth.

[@SarahTalksPod]

Your channel came up as one of my suggestions on KZbin and I’ve been watching some of your videos. I just had to subscribe!

[@auntbssewingquiltingandcra3442]

You should get a plexiglass the size of the table. I have iron some of my tables and I love it.

[@davinashaffer5822]

Lonnie is such a great dad n a very good husband, u guys make a great couple n amazing parents...

[@samiog5695]

I'm so glad Lonnie is home to help

[@rosemaryjackson3679]

Such “cuteness.” 😊♥️

[@toystorylover5257]

Love this video! Lex and Liam are so cute together! Yeah it's hard when your child is nonverbal but it's also hard when your child is verbal but has trouble with social niceties and communication. When I first saw Noah I thought he was high-functioning but really he's verbal but has trouble with nonverbal communication. And the intellectual disability probably has something to do with it too although now they don't rely on IQ they rely on adaptive skills. Anyway Noah is a smart and cool kid and I think the sky is the limit for him. Good luck to your family!

[@ambergrubbs5926]

Lex drinking the ice cream out of the chair is literally my kid omg 😂😂 like you told him you got it and he’s like.. no mom it’s okay this way will work FINE 😂

[@ashleyeklund.586]

If Noah isn't me. "But you need to get ready for the day.." "WHYYY?" "Because that's what we do" He's awesome

[@szqsk8]

It's so nice to have a man in the house who is handy with stuff. I miss that. My hubby passed 4 months ago and every day something comes up around here where I wish he was here to fix, assemble, or move because he could repair or build or assemble just about anything not counting all the stuff he did for my family. I miss him. 💔

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I am so sorry for your loss :( I can’t even imagine the pain

[@mwall8687]

The bed looks awesome. What a lucky boy Noah is ❤❤

[@katelynsteen1563]

My daughter is verbal now after 5.5 years shes 7 now. She doesnt make sence most of the time the words are there but most of the time its improperly strung together. Its very hard for her and makes her socialization hard.

[@ElizabethMcKittrick]

You could try using a fited sheet on the table also, i know plastic tends to stick sometimes.

[@doseofcleaning115]

I’m forever in love with yalls house! So big & pretty 😍😍😁

[@Cscharmed]

This is the same issues I have with my 4 year old Liam. He hasn’t been verbal long. He gets very frustrated when we can’t understand him.

[@Karanodom]

we like you just the way you are. thanks

[@piecutie100]

The dinner looked amazing! I can’t wait to see the birthday party vlog.

[@Soccerboy145]

You are the best mama. 💓💗💞

[@traceyh3020]

I completely understand about the communication with autism. My older brother is non verbal autism and the only way he communicate with us is through body language so if he wants something then he will point to it, and keep pointing to it till we figure it out. If we show him something then he will either push it away (lightly) or grab it off us or grab someone arm and walk off with it. My brother is on such a strict schedule (due to other reason I prefer not to into on social media) that it's easy to understand what he want's at certain times. Have you thought about getting flash cards of items Lex like? To help build up the communication and get him to show you what he wants. It's a lot of work but it helps

[@fionabenson2148]

Sending you hugs and prayers xx

[@thatoneartgirl345]

I just love Noah!

[@ragdollyvitta]

Lot's of love from Kenya that bed is fab and can't wait to see the birthday vlogs love the onesie too.....

[@bencaldecott6583]

Hey! Happy 4th to yall. Everyone communicates in thier own special way. You are the Best Mamma. Love yall

[@123dietdrpepper]

Can you put a piece of glass or plexiglass glass on the dinning room table to prevent stuff from getting in the crevices?

[@carolina5971]

Lex is a very busy man with all those puzzles 😂😂❤️

[@nleb1993]

how is Lonnie's job hunt going?

[@LittleAyahandToshplayshow]

Your a super mom! Love your husband herbs. Where he get it? I can relate how we want to have house clean but that’s a dream for now.

[@christibaldridge2199]

Youndont have to apologize for anything. I do look forward to your vlogs but you have ALOT going on girlfirend....d ont worry...it'll be ok one way or another. We are here..not going anywhere!💗💗💗

[@jaimewalker1502]

I agree.

[@sharonambrose]

The It’s Our wonderful life channel also has a mom of 6 who is 4 months postpartum and she has also been struggling with her mental health. Hang in there!

[@gettingjamieback1888]

My girl just turned 4 she's on the spectrum and has speech apraxia. My 3 year old boy has a speech delay also. They communicate better then before but I also know why they want.

[@krystaldixon3070]

Yes I get that 100% when son was Liam's age he would get so mad and often meltdown coz he didnt know how to communicate his wants and needs, but would talk all day about his current fixation.

[@torisetzer1938]

Xero RPG my twin brother is still like this and we’re 17 now. After years of trying to get a diagnosis my family finally found a doctor that agreed to do extensive testing and he got diagnosed with moderate autism at 14. He could talk all day about hid obsessions but can’t tell us that he is hungry or upset, he’s really smart so doctors didn’t believe my mom when he was little. I believe that if he had gotten early intervention services, he would be way better at coping than he is. It’s a journey

[@ari-in8ny]

lex casually drinking his ice cream off a chair is a MOOD

[@brandonplemmons910]

Love the Captain America bed, Noah

[@Kiddly3000]

you can always get some flexy glass for the top of the table

[@billiefreitas6621]

Why Noah's bed is short? Does he like It like this? Its weird but i like when the Power is out, the only problem is that where I live theres a lot of mosquitos (northesast of Brazil) love the videos

[@joelynb6366]

Communication can get really difficult. My little one gets frustrated when we can’t figure out what she wants.

[@joshuaaranguren1020]

I like that Lull mattress it looks comfy

[@thecastellanosvlogs4249]

Hahaha that is the perfect way to clean the chair lol

[@andreanairvin7724]

My nephew had a pretty severe speech delay, and although he talks now at or almost at age level (7) he still really struggles to communicate expecially when he is upset he usually goes full nonverbal it used to be aggression and nonverbal but it is getting better little by little.

[@pawprintheroes8408]

my fiance still has issues communicating. he starts getting freaked out and i just have to make sure hes grounded (i hold him and get him to focus on me) and then i tell him to use his words. it is still hard but he does find a way to try and get his feelings out enough for me to understand what he wants or needs

[@candisc9221]

As always great content

[@craftywinnie6023]

Lex cracks me up 🥰

[@jessicasaheb7673]

All of f your kids are so so freaking cuuuuttteee💞😍

[@pandabella2525]

Just curious as tho why Lonnie isn’t in the beginning cartoon? Am I missing something or is it just because Stephanie’s mainly on camera and Lonnie wasn’t at home before? Also wanted to say you are doing a great job raising these kids! God bless 🌸

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

He is in the intro

[@matildamantell]

I'm verbal and autistic and 12

[@blondangel79]

This is my life right now. My son is 7 and he keeps telling me the LED overhead lights make him hot. He also has been telling people we're getting a new baby brother for about three years. One of our newest struggles is him just refusing to speak altogether. *sigh* Just because he can talk definitely doesn't mean he's able to communicate.

[@lauryncrump8361]

You could do a resin pour on the top of the table?

[@donnaoconnor3119]

U should try couponing it will help with saving on family budget 👍

[@Savouinaomi]

Love u guys❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsmuesli]

Hello I am interested, why you mentioned the 4th of july. Is this some sort of special day? Sending love from Germany.

[@laurenmiller836]

My_ Dream the day we declared our independence from Britain

[@Dragonlove3]

I love your videos

[@coletteharrington3778]

You and Lonnie are wonderful parents! Love your family!

[@ciaraholmes8462]

Oh wow that’s weird that power outage happened in DC as well in my neighborhood

[@cassie5611]

My mother in law had a glass company measure make a piece of glass to fit exactly on top of her table A to protect the wood but B it definitely makes cleaning much easier and it was well worth it she also had them round the corners so that the babies couldn’t bang their heads or anything... Just a though I know sometimes that plastic stuff can be a pain Lol 💖

[@hollyolmstead5808]

Try and get Catan universe. My husband loves Catan and it's really is fun with like the older kids they may like it. If you want something to try just for the older kids get settlers of catan

[@harpergrace5846]

Very cute kids

[@sarahfarrell6007]

Hi 👋 do u not put on the cover that keeps the mattress clean

[@kimgilmore1151]

that was so me when Noah said I want amen noodles 4:35

[@momentswithmorgan6091]

I’m with Noah why do we have to get dressed for the day ? Lol #pjsallday

[@tonyaboggs5367]

Oh yeah my son is 19 but he did not say full sentences until he was about 12 or 13 like complete sentences without mess up even now he has some trouble expressing himself but yeah I would say between 11 and 13 really. He started talking at age 4 or 5 just words. I was 19 and immature I just wish I knew what I knew now back then.

[@briannahislop3215]

I always wonder about communication with my daughter who's 5. Shes verbal but still delayed with speech, and she does a lot of scripting. She communicates her needs pretty well now but when she is just talking to me I wonder if shes scripting or if shes genuinely talking to me, or something in between.

[@oliviapitt3579]

Great video

[@alea5411]

Where did you get the bed

[@ashlieleavelle]

Do you ever have issues with Noah throwing things? I saw a documentary on this boy with autism who was severely violent. He would throw things in the room and destroy it. They had to put him in a bare room that had nothing except the bed. So I just wanted to know if he ever gets violent or destructive?

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Yes he can

[@emeraldm0on-yt]

My brother wants the avengers bed and he's 25 so here we are lol

[@Kayla-nk9kz]

Hey i finished riverdale already what episode our yall on

[@megancarroll4386]

I think you should deffo get a cleaner you deserve it (but I still want to see your cleaning videos😂) ❤

[@pawprintheroes8408]

maybe think about uping some vitamins like vitamin D. whatever your body doesnt need you will pee out and vitamin D is great for your mood. my personal recommendation is vitamin D and ginseng for mood and energy. maybe even add meletonin if you are struggling to sleep

[@amysettle85]

I love some phase 10

[@michellemarshall1116]

Plexiglass for tabletop

[@elenagibbons4719]

Oh, that would be a good idea.

[@lorrainebollin9560]

Omg my table has the same stupid shit y do they make tables like that where stuff gets stuck in the cracks

[@jenrandell2499]

I love skipbo

[@_little_mama_purple3452]

Emmett does not have words for everything. He use a Communication app called Gotalk now.

[@emseashell]

Looking at the crevices in the table, I get why you have it covered with plastic. Have you thought about maybe putting wax or even clear nail polish in the gaps to maybe try and fill them in....it’s such a shame to have it covered...love you guys xx

[@keerthiarun2703]

Any updates on Liam?

[@Ungarem]

I bet you’re so happy Lonnie is still home, he is so helpful now you’re still settling in the new house. Watch you dont get to spoiled😉 is he still looking for a new job or is he gona help you vlog/ edit indefinitely 😘

[@atxbrighteyes]

Phase 10 is my favorite card game

[@thejuarezfamily9474]

I love to watch Riverdale ...omg Noah is happy 4 his new bed and where is lex bed

[@megan33-ann]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Kim-yt7mr]

Get a glass top for on top of your table...

[@layanal377]

You guys could get a glass cut for your table

[@DakotaandFamily]

Dakota his talking is done his emotions some signs some gestures see Dakota is autistic global developmental delayed delayed in all areas. Sad part is he may end up in a state hospital. Bc of his disabilities I feel like I failed him