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I am a non-speaking Autistic. This is how I found my voice. | Throwback Thursday

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  • Meet Ben. As a toddler, he was extremely talkative. But when he turned three, things started to change. Ben lost the ability to speak out loud and was left trapped inside his body. How do you find your voice when no one can hear you?
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  • @ColleenTempleart
    @ColleenTempleart 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    “I am in a constant battle with my body”-Heartbreaking. 😢

    • @zoorenard1101
      @zoorenard1101 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My daughter is 19 and nonverbal. That simple phrase shattered me.

  • @averyhanes3007
    @averyhanes3007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Im autistic and thank you all for listening and acknowledging us as intelligent capable human beings ! god bless all of you for your support and most of all Love !!

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why can't he speak though? He clearly has a larynx, so what's stopping him from speaking? I'm not trying to be rude; I'm genuinely curious

    • @lucid6891
      @lucid6891 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Anonymous-df8it it's like being sat inside a machine that wants to do its own thing

    • @salmalaabi884
      @salmalaabi884 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It could be because of apraxia of speech, which is not uncommon for autistic folks. You can have legs but be unable to walk if you can’t get those muscles to do what you want them to. This is the same thing.

    • @theregenedmoogles741
      @theregenedmoogles741 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Its brain body disconnect in nervous system. Called apraxia of speech​@Anonymous-df8it

  • @georgettebrier6963
    @georgettebrier6963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    My daughter is severely autistic and is currently using an ipad with a language program.... how brilliant and so brave this community has had to be just to be acknowledged let alone accepted. Love and hugs from Ohio 🤗🤗🤗

    • @autismandstuff8532
      @autismandstuff8532 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Most Autistic people don’t like high functioning, low functioning labels/severe autism. thanks for sharing though. sounds interesting

    • @ss-ib8gm
      @ss-ib8gm ปีที่แล้ว

      how old is your daughter, can i connect with you , i am not able to get good acc trained speech pathologist , we have got word power. my son is now limited verbal earlier was non verbal

    • @RmsTitanic59
      @RmsTitanic59 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​💀💀💀💀💀🤖🤖

    • @queerdo
      @queerdo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@autismandstuff8532 most autistic people who can speak and have autonomy in their lives, and communicate their thoughts and preferences and be easily understood, and "pass" as neurotypical...those folks tend to have a very specific idea of what autism is and isn't and feel pretty confident that they speak for the entire autistic community. Only those people are NOT "most" autistic people, and they don't speak for the autistic community.

  • @punkrachmaninoff
    @punkrachmaninoff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    heya ben if you're reading this, thanks for sharing your moving story. thanks for voting! thanks for speaking your truth. i'm 37 years old, i have autism too. life is good. 😎
    sending 💪🏽 & ♥️

  • @MultiLinda42
    @MultiLinda42 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Dear Ben, i m a grandmother wit a 5 year old non verbal autistic grandson. I thank you and love you!❤

  • @lesliebarnes9376
    @lesliebarnes9376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This is great Ben! If everyone had to work this hard to communicate, maybe they would put more thought into what they did with their voice in this world. ❤

  • @pankajchand5614
    @pankajchand5614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This is very well done and it was really enlightening to hear Bens words . It’s so important that we include the non speaking they have so much to teach us . Thank you Washington post and Ben

  • @aliceliza77
    @aliceliza77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Ben, your voice is being heard and I'm better off for hearing it. I'm a teacher and I will expose my students and children to you as well. Thank you for sharing and stepping out in bravery to speak your voice.

  • @penosa24
    @penosa24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Love this video! Much love to all those who cannot speak the way people expect. My youngest brother has downs syndrome and he uses an iPad with a language program to communicate better with us. I am astonished at how much my little brother has been saying. He's 11 now and by God is it a privilege to see him grow. Many blessings to all those who live life differently in their own unique way. Whether autistic, down's syndrome. Angelman syndrome, everyone should have the right to live, learn and pursuit of happiness. EVERYONE. 🌺

  • @jennifersinclair596
    @jennifersinclair596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thank you Ben for putting your voice I to the world. Not everyone uses a verbal speech, and the world needs to know that the capability to speak does not always equal intelligence, and the inability to speak does not always equal ignorance. You very eloquently put words to your thoughts. I hope you continue to do so, and bring light to the struggle many autistic people go through on a regular basis, and I commend you on that.

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why can't he speak though? He clearly has a larynx, so what's stopping him from speaking? I'm not trying to be rude; I'm genuinely curious.

    • @gamer546lg5
      @gamer546lg5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the ben thing is probably all just made up garbage,by that i mean like the story is not real and its fiction

    • @frillylily8005
      @frillylily8005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Anonymous-df8it For some with Autism they just can’t speak the words out right or it might pain them to speak the way we do. Sensory problems.

    • @ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv
      @ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Systems need to listen to mums that take their kids to speech and language therapy.
      The not listening often begins there.
      Makes stuff worse.
      I would love to follow Ben's channel.

    • @LinDa-vx3ly
      @LinDa-vx3ly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But he DID speak. And he cherishes those days.

  • @jamaltesemumma9929
    @jamaltesemumma9929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I'm crying my eyes out... that was inspirational... I have a 13 yr old boy who doesn't speak...he's got an ommunications iPad but he does not like using it for interaction purposes, im going to enquire with his school anout a letter board.
    I humblely feel this just gave me some insight into my own son's mind! It really hit home! Thankyou

    • @jenniferlorence1950
      @jenniferlorence1950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a 16 Year OLD

    • @bobwishart8780
      @bobwishart8780 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have a ten year old grandson who cannot speak but just beginning to use the letterboard.

    • @lynmeji
      @lynmeji ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cried too. This may be my son's exact thoughts but he's four

    • @gamer546lg5
      @gamer546lg5 ปีที่แล้ว

      you didnt cry
      writing stuff on a paper makes more sense than paying for stupid letterboard that will take more time to say things and you have to remember every letter that was pointed at

    • @balalaika852
      @balalaika852 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this method of communication has been discredited a long time ago, it's facilitated communication. The boy in the video is not speaking, his interpreter is speaking for him

  • @SuburbiaCA
    @SuburbiaCA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That was beautiful Ben. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

  • @jeanjaz
    @jeanjaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for sharing a small piece of your struggles with us.
    I don't have a communication problem, but I have a physical disability and look very strange. I always compared myself to E.T. :)
    When I was younger children and even adults would stare or touch me - I guess to see if I was real or would react. I understood their puzzlement, but my mom said I shouldn't let them do that; what if they did that to someone who didn't understand and hurt them badly? So I would say, "That's not polite." While my younger sibs would glare at them. It reminded me of little terriers - my young brothers. Lol!
    Those of us who live in broken bodies know that we are not our bodies and have to separate our identities from it.
    I think people look too much on the outward, but the people who take the time to find the real you inside - those are true gems! I am so amazed, in awe, when a "normal" person is able to do that!
    Keep up the good fight, Ben! Find your passion and what your mission is in this world because we all have one. Even we whose bodies are broken.,
    ~ Jean :)

  • @noahd.4551
    @noahd.4551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is an incredible example of perseverance. Congrats to Ben and his family for pushing through the challenges so that Ben could regain his voice.

    • @lubystkaolamonola529
      @lubystkaolamonola529 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We need to actually hear him speaking to state he regained his voice. After all he did not lose his vocal cords. Why? This is great question. I am glad that he found a new means of communication. But he needs to type instead of pointing finger to the letter board so he could deliver his thoughts in timely manner.

  • @ana-OM
    @ana-OM 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Ben Thank You.
    I want to get closer to my six year old, non verbal (autism) girl.
    I love her so deeply.
    Phenomenal beautiful video, BEN
    Hugs 🫂 from Germany 🌹

    • @eLfeOo809
      @eLfeOo809 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Mine Too Is 6yr Old Boy Non Verbal 🥹 God Bless Them 🙏🏾

    • @user-zq1vx6qb7t
      @user-zq1vx6qb7t 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hopefully you’re providing her with an age appropriate TEXT TO SPEECH program, with pictures, and of course teaching her to read 💕
      My son uses an app on his tablet

    • @ana-OM
      @ana-OM 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-zq1vx6qb7t hello, thank You for Your feed back.
      My small girl doesn't talk at all.
      I think she is smart, but I don't know what she knows or doesn't know.
      What is the name of the app Your Son use on his tablet ?
      And the TEXT TO SPEACH program, is that supposed to be an App too ?

  • @mordecaidrake
    @mordecaidrake 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love this video... would love a platform for non-verbal and non- speaking voices... i am not either, but i loved hearing it and being enlightened by what they want and need to have the life they want

  • @denverarchstaffing3462
    @denverarchstaffing3462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is fantastic 💚

  • @hannahmooney8688
    @hannahmooney8688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for sharing your story Ben! You are so unbelievably strong and inspiring ❤ Keep sharing your story with the world and working on projects you are passionate on!! We will be cheering you on!

  • @abandonedchannel3213
    @abandonedchannel3213 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Being someone with autism, when I saw this I was excited to hear what someone else with it felt and delt with it. This was a nice video and makes me feel better about dealing with autism.

  • @JenniferOrvik
    @JenniferOrvik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you, Ben, for sharing your words with the world!

  • @denise41071
    @denise41071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing your story, very inspiring. My son is 17 and has high functioning Autism, among other things. He is verbal, rarely quiet now, though late speaking. He has trouble with things that most people take for granted, but he's very talented with computers, programming, and more. He can barely do basic math, but has an huge memory and understanding of other things. I'm so glad you found your voice and I pray you'll continue to grow and have a great life and someday, meet that special girl. ❤

  • @lorikrafft8197
    @lorikrafft8197 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am a grandmother to a two-year-old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I wish I knew more on how to help him. I can tell he’s a very bright boy. He knows what he wants. He’s finding his way of communicating by grabbing our hands and leading him to and what he wants, he makes some sound but they’re not words I can see his intelligence because he knows simple basic things like helping get himself dressed picking up his shoes going over to a door when he wants to go outside bringing my hand and putting it on the door if he wants to go for a ride in the car, he will lead me over to the car, put my hand on the door knobso I will open it. He’s a miracle to be alive. He’s a blessing. It’s a gift from God. I just wish I knew better how to help him communicate.

  • @jenniferlorence1950
    @jenniferlorence1950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I deeply ADMIRED these People that Work with Special People.

    • @jenniferlorence1950
      @jenniferlorence1950 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have a Special Gift and a Special Heart to Give Love.

    • @gamer546lg5
      @gamer546lg5 ปีที่แล้ว

      therapists suck

  • @KylaMeow
    @KylaMeow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am the mom of a 5 year old autistic boy and he's the best gift I've ever been given. You know love isn't something that needs words it just is. Autistic individuals are here and have a very real purpose and I believe it is to show the world the purity of real unfiltered and unbreakable love. You're doing great young man! Don't let the world define you. I always remind myself that those that display the most unkindness are the ones who need it the most. Can't fight ignorance with more ignorance. ❤️

  • @samalsrei5089
    @samalsrei5089 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your story and normalizing non-verbal communication. I‘m autistic and verbal most of the time.
    I’m non-verbal today (glad I have understanding people in my life) and I feel seen bc of this video.

  • @lightloveandawake3114
    @lightloveandawake3114 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t know if this would help anyone. It helped me and I would like to share. We have autism on both sides of the family. When my son was born I noticed that he had some issues with being overly stimulated. Whenever he would change into this way of being, I would put him down for a nap or early bedtime, turning off any sounds and lights. I carried on this way with him into his toddlerhood and early childhood. Thank you to this mom that put two and two together when her son pointed to octopus word instead of the picture. I wish you the best in your life’s journey.

  • @TomoyoTatar
    @TomoyoTatar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you friend, when I look into the eyes of another human being it is so easy to see...you have so much to say!!

  • @no-orwelliandystopia
    @no-orwelliandystopia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You're a champion to me , buddy .

  • @anshukapoor5125
    @anshukapoor5125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love love this. What an incredible video Ben and so inspiring and moving at the same time. Great job indeed.

  • @ereillyhodes
    @ereillyhodes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your story, Ben! You are a strong, brave young man and I wish you all the best.

  • @lubystkaolamonola529
    @lubystkaolamonola529 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think something is wrong with either diagnostic or therapy when a well spoken boy turns mute and is forced to use alternative ways of communication. Autism did not just pop out like a toy from the box. Something does not add up.

  • @matthewcrome
    @matthewcrome ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is clearly RPM, which has been scientifically disproven and on par with Facilitated Communication. Let him use his real voice, through AAC. Don't speak for him through disproven methods.

  • @zoorenard1101
    @zoorenard1101 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will never forget the day my daughter woke up and was a totally different person. Couldnt speak, disliked her favorite foods and had tantrums. To think that she might remembers is so hard to hear I thought she was way to young for that. I will also never forget the phrase " im in constant battle with my body ". She is a very happy child, but this shattered me. Thank you for sharing your story Ben.

  • @stephanieb7992
    @stephanieb7992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great video. Keep on talking, Ben. Even if some of the people you are talking to don't deserve to hear you. No worries. They aren't really listening to anyone but themselves anyway.

  • @jennifermassengill1635
    @jennifermassengill1635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a 52 year old with Asbergers, I just left a retail job i had for 31 years. I am now a SPED TA and work with kids with autism. I may have just found my squad.❤

  • @StopProject2025
    @StopProject2025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How do we convince everyone that there are fully formed intelligent people inside high support needs people with autism? I am a low support needs autistic. I speak well if memorized. I want to use my voice to educate people that for each word you get out there are thousands more inside trying to get out too. I also wonder if it hurts for many to speak because of spd.

  • @keishajpmes1103
    @keishajpmes1103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    💜 love this💜

  • @benskelly1217
    @benskelly1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Some of the most misunderstood people in this world; Luckily people are learning more about them.....
    I supposedly have high-functioning Autism, my heart goes out to those who “have it worse” than I; But I’m sure there’s benefits, even if only a small amount... (Such as intelligence/unique abilities/just being good-natured in general/etc.........)

    • @benskelly1217
      @benskelly1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      However, I don’t like the political tinge of this video; Nonetheless, it IS W.A.P.O. lol...

    • @RodrigoSilvaRocha
      @RodrigoSilvaRocha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My little brother (age 10) is autistic and he is able to speak basic sentences, and communicate simple concepts. Unfortunately, one of his classmates didn't improve due to seizures, so he actually lost cognitive capacity.
      I would love to see my brother have an "as normal" normal life one can live, but he is young and has a lot to learn.

  • @metoo19851
    @metoo19851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    why don't you just position the board on a table? we know why.....

    • @gamer546lg5
      @gamer546lg5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes because stupid video

  • @camiriofrio6995
    @camiriofrio6995 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Ben for teaching us and for the srength you have! Your battle can be won! God bless you so

  • @kadyelle
    @kadyelle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing your story with us, Ben! I'm so glad you've found your voice. Thank you for helping me see that I should not underestimate those who are unable to speak.

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why can't he speak though? He clearly has a larynx, so what's stopping him from speaking? I'm not trying to be rude; I'm genuinely curious.

    • @chriscintron3320
      @chriscintron3320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Anonymous-df8iti am not non verbal and i do not know his reasons for not being able to speak.
      however, an example is that when i am very overwhelmed, specifically sensory overload, its INCREDIBLY difficult to speak. its like my head cant jumble my thoughts in the correct way so that i can formulate a sentence. its like im choking. if i was trying to say "hi my name is christopher, and i enjoy painting", on the way of trying to get me to actually SAY my thought, my brain starts distorting it into stuff like "hi, paint i am chris and paint enjoy paint and name paint". it makes no sense because i cant go from point a to point b.
      this is just one example though. theres a whole lot of reasons like selective mutism for example. ive heard some of them describe it as choking if they try to speak.

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chriscintron3320 So, to summarize, you forget word order?

    • @chriscintron3320
      @chriscintron3320 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Anonymous-df8it that feels very simplified but yes

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chriscintron3320 Why couldn't you just use a heavily inflected language so that word order doesn't matter?

  • @brendanfairfield6448
    @brendanfairfield6448 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I believe we autist people are here to challenge normal peoples perception of intelligence. I was the opposite of you BEN. I was mute until age 4. My Parents thought I was deaf.

  • @Anthony-fb9nu
    @Anthony-fb9nu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We are very proud and your mother and I also have a son who has autism and he’s 14 years old and learning by watching your videos and don’t forget young man you are a role model and my best friend has autism may god continue blessing you and your mother being a role model in Jesus name - Amen

  • @Scarlet10
    @Scarlet10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My best friend is non verbal keep fighting!

  • @sandrawinans6547
    @sandrawinans6547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben, I hear you, i used to work for mental health and worked with autistic clients, I am happy to hear your story and encourage you to keep working at it, i think our brains control alot...the world is made up of energy and i hope you keep finding the good. So proud of You. God Bless.

  • @svens.1871
    @svens.1871 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am autistic and can speak. But restricted sometimes, especially when conversations get very deep. I can’t find words and form correct sentences to express my thoughts.
    It frustrates me, but it’s much easier when writing.

  • @MomLuvs2Collect
    @MomLuvs2Collect 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless this intelligent young man who is finally able to share his thoughts, how liberated he must feel 👏! I pray that he is doing even better today and I would love to see an update to this young man's story 🙏!

  • @user-ft3be7wr5k
    @user-ft3be7wr5k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish him the very best. He looks like such a cool kind person!

  • @kaya.ali.
    @kaya.ali. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Ben! I am autistic as well. Still where I have grown its a taboo and people are uneducated and unaware of special brains that has been gifted to us by our Creator. Thanks for being so brave to decide being visible to raise awareness for our cause! I would not have that courage. Lions like you always motivate me more, I know that we will never walk alone. Wherever you are my neurodiverse folks: you always have someone that feels like you and able to understand you. Greetings!

  • @Lolypop123
    @Lolypop123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing story Ben I got autism myself I hope one day you can speak buddy

  • @ArthurKiyanovski
    @ArthurKiyanovski ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is very cool. I wonder why he needs to use a letter board and not some touch screen that can also autocomplete the words for quicker talking.

    • @DannyD-lr5yg
      @DannyD-lr5yg ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I wonder if something bothers him about the light, sound (like an imperceptible hum or something), or even static/touch sensations from screens or tablets. My cousin is nonverbal autistic, and when we were kids, we all knew NOT to let a VHS tape end and send the tv screen to static, or let the channel get flipped to a static station. _Even if the sound was off and his back was turned, he INSTANTLY knew when static came on the screen._ I don’t know how! But he’d wheel around and become distressed, start rocking, etc, until it was changed.

    • @kristatorsell4535
      @kristatorsell4535 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My non verbal son just started using an Ipad to communicate with his helper. Due to lack of muscle strength in the hands, wrist and forearm, he has to wear a brace and his therapist helps support his wrists as he types. We are doing strength exercises with him, but for now, the ipad sits in a special table top stand. He does prefers the ipad over the letter board. It's a progression, it'll probably take a long time before he'll type with me or his dad. He states it's too emotional. Overwhelming emotions and anxiety hinder typing with loved ones, this mom is lucky.

    • @ilikeceral3
      @ilikeceral3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DannyD-lr5yg it’s also probable that he finds it more reliable in case he doesn’t have electricity.

    • @gamer546lg5
      @gamer546lg5 ปีที่แล้ว

      But he can also just grab paper and a pencil to simply write instead of pointing at letters
      Stupid video
      Plus therapy is bad

  • @jessicaaysseh2645
    @jessicaaysseh2645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful piece! 😊. Thank you Ben and family for sharing your story!! 😘😍

  • @audiologyassociatesofharri4756
    @audiologyassociatesofharri4756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your story Ben! It's amazing, and so are you!

  • @ChristianSasso
    @ChristianSasso 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very touching; also, a reminder to never assume anything about people.

  • @lindatino4288
    @lindatino4288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't love this video anymore than I already do!!! Ben is an amazing young man who has impacted the lives of both me and my son, and we have never met him! He is the reason my son voted for the first time and Ben has shown us how much is possible for all autistic people. Keep us the good work Ben and maybe some day you and my son Gregory can meet and have a conversation together with your letterboards! Thank you Washington Post for sharing this amazing story!!!

    • @jeanjaz
      @jeanjaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Strength, hope, and courage to all parents of children with communication problems. It is so hard to see the way others look at the child you love.
      I was that child in my own family. I didn't have a communication problem, but I had severe juvenile arthritis that flared terribly when I was 17. My younger sibs used to glare at people who stared. I felt badly for all of them - the people who had no clue, and my family who was frustrated.
      Our society is so materialistic, so fast. No one has the leisure to wait for true communication, true relationship.
      I pray courage and patience to you and your son!!
      ~ Jean :)

    • @beefykeith48
      @beefykeith48 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is adorable! i wish you all the best for you , and your lovely son!

  • @clairelee9011
    @clairelee9011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great solution but isn't there a high-tech version by now? What about a large touch screen so there would be no need for a human "interpreter"?

    • @michaelc2551
      @michaelc2551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw another individual who used a letter board and he said it was so he didn’t break it? But since this man does seem to carry a tablet, it might just be preference or something. Or because he finds it difficult to learn high tech when low tech works just fine? Who knows, everyone has unique needs and reasons for their chosen method of communication.

  • @f8ofk8
    @f8ofk8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Don't let Betsey DeVos see this.

    • @italktoomuch6442
      @italktoomuch6442 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm unfamiliar with this. What has she said this time?

  • @mohspatel1385
    @mohspatel1385 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am happy for you that you found a way to connect to the world,
    My son is autostics non verbal, he is 7 and still have no words, I feel like I am watching his future here, feeling very sad for him, I wanted to helphim with my best ability but as time goes my hopes are also going away.

  • @user-zq1vx6qb7t
    @user-zq1vx6qb7t 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so painful and beautiful to watch as my 12 year old son is experiencing something similar, although only non verbal for the last two years. He uses text to speech.

  • @JohnSmith-td7hd
    @JohnSmith-td7hd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've never heard of progressive autism. I think this could be a very rare case, but nonetheless something extremely worthy of study.

  • @EncompassingChaos6
    @EncompassingChaos6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video makes me wonder what it would be like for these individuals if they spent time in a sensory deprivation tank. What might that do for them?

  • @YellinUpAStorm
    @YellinUpAStorm หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why wouldn’t he just type it on an iPad or something where she would not have to puzzle out every letter and word painstakingly? Keyboards exist!
    Or he could learn to fingerspell, which is easy and convenient.

  • @andressa4457
    @andressa4457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish that was a cure :(

  • @paitoonkhemapanon9692
    @paitoonkhemapanon9692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good luck you will make it some how

  • @queenfan45
    @queenfan45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You can see the intelligence in his eyes.

  • @tiseytise
    @tiseytise ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing young man

  • @meredithaltschuler8149
    @meredithaltschuler8149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredibly inspiring! Thank you for this!!

  • @ivangh94
    @ivangh94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is impresive!

  • @user-co6rr1eg8v
    @user-co6rr1eg8v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Now we have chip implants non verbal should be able to speak again ❤

  • @np100
    @np100 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a mother of a severly autistic 28 yr. old and this video is questionable for many reasons. First of all, he would not remember being verbal at age two, he would be using a device, not pointing at letters and he would not be able think in such a complex way and know such intricate facts.

  • @visionvixxen
    @visionvixxen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙏🙏🙏 I feel you. Praying for you… so so sorry.

  • @myworldautistic6839
    @myworldautistic6839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an awesome video.

  • @m00nbone
    @m00nbone ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!

  • @kvt896
    @kvt896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are amazing!

  • @hanag5517
    @hanag5517 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this. BRAVO!!!!!!!

  • @martinm2871
    @martinm2871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about sign language?

    • @benjaminbreaux1089
      @benjaminbreaux1089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      martin martinez Good question! People like Ben suffer from motor apraxia - which means having a hard time having finite control over muscle memory and purposeful movement, there for having the ability to move the fingers as wanted/needed for sign language can be difficult.

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benjaminbreaux1089 What about teaching him spoken language again?

  • @flungout7562
    @flungout7562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this vídeo is essencial for everyone!

  • @thomasplouffe1363
    @thomasplouffe1363 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that is kind of strange, i have never seen a autistic person who could speak when they were young loosing that communication ability, as an autistic person myself i was also advanced with my speech, by the time i was a year old i was speaking full sentences and by two i could carry a conversation with a adult, did something happen to ben when he was a toddler then left him feeling like talking was a bad thing?

    • @benjaminbreaux1089
      @benjaminbreaux1089 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is known as "Regressive Autism" where there are a loss of skills and, often, out loud speech, around age two or so.

  • @davidcook9732
    @davidcook9732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My son can't talk

  • @garry652oo
    @garry652oo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    time is not absolute

  • @user-co6rr1eg8v
    @user-co6rr1eg8v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this can just like happen out of the blue?

  • @kieran8266
    @kieran8266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Errol Flynn wasn't British but nice video

  • @ianlack4417
    @ianlack4417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shame on you, Betsy Devos

  • @ricesandarling594
    @ricesandarling594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    based dude

  • @clifffor1179
    @clifffor1179 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moving story.

  • @garry652oo
    @garry652oo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    time . i am aware . helicoilical you c me in several spots . i am a beat of music that thumps

  • @Anonymous-df8it
    @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry if this comes off as rude, but he clearly has a larynx; you can hear him make a noise. So why exactly can't he speak if he so wants to?

    • @AlonaLeora
      @AlonaLeora ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's complicated. When my son was little, he couldn't say four five six seven because the F and S were too hard for him. If you heard him count, it went "Na too thee ... eight nine ten". But I knew from context that he "knew" the numbers. It took a while, but he got there. Now he can't answer questions at 4, but he can sing a lot of songs. I think he does understand the questions sort of, but answering is just hard in a way that is difficult to articulate. For Ben, I think it's a motor control issue. Apraxia of speech in particular makes it hard to control your mouth and make it say what you want, and it can affect other parts of the body as well. My son was a very late jumper, can't blow bubbles or candles and has a hard time with a fork or spoon. I think he knows more than he is able to express, even if I'm not sure he has the internal monologue Ben displays here.

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlonaLeora He didn't have those issues just a few years ago.

    • @AlonaLeora
      @AlonaLeora ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Anonymous-df8it Regression is pretty common in severely autistic kids. His does seem to have been later than usual. They don't really know why this happens, but it seems like sensory input as they age becomes too overwhelming and it impedes speech, causes apraxia etc. His development seems different from my son's, as my son didn't have as obvious a regression, rather just slow development, but a large portion of severely affected kids do seem to have that experience and lose words altogether pretty suddenly. My son's sensory differences do appear to change over time, but they don't seem as overwhelming.

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlonaLeora Why couldn't they relearn it?

    • @Anonymous-df8it
      @Anonymous-df8it ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlonaLeora If they're unable to speak due to sensory issues (i.e. it's too loud) then why doesn't this problem arise with electronic talkers? It's the same volume, and besides, if I remember right, there's literally a thing in your inner ear blocking your own sounds. As it's not the brain, autism shouldn't affect it. Thus, speaking would actually sound *_quieter_* than using an electronic talker

  • @oraliavailcastro7233
    @oraliavailcastro7233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blessings

  • @mostlymessingabout
    @mostlymessingabout 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😢

  • @BenKlassen1
    @BenKlassen1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The blond in the beginning. 😍

  • @apotheticallyautistic73
    @apotheticallyautistic73 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @A.waffle
    @A.waffle หลายเดือนก่อน

    We need to look at these things objectively. Please look at why this is not accepted. This is very much a gimmick, very very unfortunately

  • @renacastellanos2814
    @renacastellanos2814 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola

  • @lindakristinjohansen2092
    @lindakristinjohansen2092 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙂👍

  • @nobodyowens8159
    @nobodyowens8159 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it like Alzheimer's in how it works . Amazing man

  • @alexispeterson39
    @alexispeterson39 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t understand do these people know how to talk or why can’t they speak ?

    • @theeverythingkid
      @theeverythingkid 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I think it's part of autism where their brain physically can't speak, like it unable to get the words out. I myself am autistic. I can speak I do speak but sometimes when I'm stimming or extremely overstimulated my words become slurred and sloppy I will say something letter repeatedly before the word correctly comes to me. For example if I say Party, I would say par several time, then ty then somehow forget how to say it before repeating myself. I know every autistic person is different but this is my experience I hope this makes sense

    • @alexispeterson39
      @alexispeterson39 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theeverythingkid oh ok makes sense

  • @DanteWolfwood
    @DanteWolfwood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You had me till gun control.
    Guess anyone can be brainwashed.

  • @garry652oo
    @garry652oo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dew to drps pitiful

  • @5w33tz
    @5w33tz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FIRSTTTT

  • @unpaidtroll8475
    @unpaidtroll8475 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    youth in asia