Signs of Autism in infants
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- Disclaimer:
I am not a medical doctor and am just sharing the obvious differences between my neurotypical child and raiden as an infant.
When I originally wrote the description, I realized I never mentioned he was officially diagnosed with Autism by his developmental pediatrician the first day we saw her, she observed him and gave us a comprehensive report. The MDS doesn't recognize "severe" or "less severe" any longer. Autism is a spectrum and all individuals are different. Raiden undoubtedly has autism this video is our signs and symptoms that my son exhibited in infancy that was a precursor to autism. Raiden was diagnosed at 2.5 years old he had been showing signs like flapping and fixation, along with sensory issues but was meeting all of his developmental milestones untill about 18 months. Even at 18 months with video evidence, my pediatrician finally gave us a referral to a developmental pediatrician at 2.5 years old and Raiden began OT and speech therapy at home through early intervention. Raiden started preschool in September and now gets all of his therapy through school. If you suspect autism, go to a professional and keep voicing your concerns untill you are heard. We as parents know, instincts are a thing. Autism is not the end of the world, and a diagnosis just gives you what you need to help your child and the sooner the better.
Note: I didn't have genetic testing either of my pregnancies, my son received all of his vaccinations.
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I was also ‘labelled’ or ‘diagnosed’ when i was young... today, i am first class honours graduate, i speak four languages fluently and i play 4 instruments well.. i am also a practising Artist. Im not trying to brag but Dont be easily led to believing what they tell u. Look for unique strengths that your son may have. Loves
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for posting!!
What do you think was the biggest contribution to you knowing this vs feeling like you had something wrong with you?
Wow. This is inspiring. Thanks
that's fine but don't take the diagnosis as "labelling"or offense, it is highly likely that early diagnosis and intervention helped you develop most of your's potentials
koosmangat A diagnosis gave my son access to resources that have helped him thrive despite his condition. It’s not a bad thing ! Disabled isn’t a dirty word
@@mirjanamilosavljevic4261 or neither of those things had anything to do with it. Sometimes kids just grow out of things.
I was diagnosed with autism as a baby as well, just have to make sure he keeps getting educated for the rest of his life, as for I am now a college graduate with a music business degree with a minor in entertainment law, I speak Spanish and know the different dialects of the Spanish language, I love to learn different cultures, I sing,write,play two instruments and read music,& I’m trying to write a book and hopefully get it published someday,Your baby boy will do great things.
My baby also have same problem. What should I do ?
@@lasheemorain3809 You have to take your child for a test have to go to a mental health provider and from there they will test them to see what’s wrong and then from there they will give you the paper work proving that your child has a disability and when the child goes to school they might have to put them in exceptional Ed(special education) or resource classes(mixture of both regular and exceptional Ed classes) that’s what my mother did for me and just keep an eye on the baby to make sure they are being treat equally.
@@diva80: At what age do you recommend this?
@@rosiguerrera early like a year old or older
@@diva80: Thank you!
I don’t know why TH-cam recommended this video. But it is clear that you are a great Mom, perceptive and attentive. Sharing your experiences will help others.
She’s a disinfo agent.
I think this too, thank you in the name of others.
Doc Oyalo can reverse autism with herbs and it’s completely perfect. I used it for my son and so far his speech is verbal and social skill is normal and he can now also respond to everything positively on his own.
You have autism
LMao Barb
i don’t have kids but this awesome video was suggested to me out of nowhere, god bless your beautiful family
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
My nephew has autism and he is one of the smartest persons I know... May God bless you and all the parents that have been chosen to be the angels of these beautiful souls!
Autism is understanding that they have a different way of learning and expressing themselves, they are very intelligent children. I’m a teacher and had the honor of teaching 4 wonderful kids with autism.
Absolutely!!
Not all of them are very intelligent. Its like every other people
@@Lunaloop92 Every autist has a very intelligent side, but sometimes this is very difficult to discover, due to the predominance of the disabilities that come with autism.
Different things stand out for every autist, no autist is the same.
That is why it is so difficult to diagnose.
It was only discovered for me when I was 52, now 5 years ago.
The intelligence of an autist is different from those of the non-autist.
That part of the autist is sometimes stronger and more developed, and therefore often stands out.
Children with an exceptional gift, the so-called child prodigy, are a large part of them autistic.
It is nice when the strong side of the autist is discovered and stimulated, without exaggerating.
I am sorry, my english is bad, and google translate from dutch is horrible.
I’m an autism teacher. These kids are amazing.
@@ladiibug3318 I'm a care giver of one of these special children. However, the mother is in denial. Any tips?
Growing up, my younger brother was diagnosed with autism at about 2 years old when I was 15. Lack of eye contact, delayed speech, stimming, etc. Fast forward until I became a father at 29, I noticed my son at only a few months old was behaving in the same manner. I brought it up to his doctor and voiced my concern about autism. Voicing your concern is absolutely the most important thing when speaking with your childs doctor. I know it can be easy to believe that it's just a phase, or even be in denial, but put all that aside and really be honest and straightforward with your pediatrician. Anyways, after speaking with my doctor, HE set me up with the right child psychiatrists and by 20 months old, my son was diagnosed with autism. The entire process of diagnoses can take a LONG time, so make sure you speak up early about your concerns. It can take months or years just to get your child into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs. The earlier the detection, the earlier your child gets the benefits they need. I know I mentioned ABA and how it can be disliked in the autism community, but the point of me saying this is that not all ABA clinics perform the same way. My sons ABA therapist is a wonderful and loving professional who has helped my son in the best way possible. Early Detection is the best possible outcome, so DO NOT HESITATE to get help.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved
My son has Asperger's Syndrome, and what I remember most was he didn't cry. From birth, never cried until my twins were born 14 months later and he and I were trapped in a room with two caulicle babies. Any other time what he would do is knock on the wall and grunt. Didn't talk until he was 3 years, but at the age of two he could put together and adult 100 piece puzzle. Graduated third in a class of 1,500, graduated on the Deans list after 4 years of college mastering in computer engineering and mathematics and now works as a computer engineer and lives on his own 3 states away. But a Mother never stops worrying.
"But a mother never stops worrying"
Mother's love is truly unmatchable. Thank you to mothers like you that give "love" its supposed meaning.
@@ariyanbista5837 Thank you.
I have two sons with Asperger's one 28 who is getting a Master's in computer engineering also. Lives 3 states away too lol. My other who 12 years old an online school is learner with straight A's It is just funny they always have to have books. Physical or Digital. The younger had Pragmatic Speech therapy the last 4 years so, less awkward socially than older one. Hope he finds a girl soon! :)
Thanks for info.Yes my son never cry when he had to get a shot to the doctor even they gave him 3 shots and he finally feel it at the 4 appointment session.
Wow that's amazing on him.my sons start to have one dialog at three but he can count and say a word like counting numbers and Momma,Dada, and other words.He is not a cry baby.I would love to know how you manage and made him to success in his college degree.My sons was an honor student since kinder but when he get to mid high school he start dropping.He graduate high school and start first sem in college and drop.i feel but and I am still struggling his behavior.You have to explain him repeatedly and talk like a kid still.
Just a note about how wrong doctors can be: My Dad had polio as a child. Doctors told his parents that he would live to be 12 years old at most. Well he passed away a few years ago, at age 86. He was a very successful businessman, married a wonderful woman and had 6 children that loved and respected him immensely.
Thank you for that inspirational story about your Father. I know he’s an inspiration in Heaven and will be steadily inspiring when you two meet again. God bless!
That’s a great story! I had a severe case of spinal meningitis when I was 1, drs said IF I lived I would be severely retarded bc of brain damage from the swelling, happy to report I have a very high IQ and skipped 2grades in elementary..they can only go by what they’ve seen even though there are many other possibilities
@@tional5266 Good for you, awesome story!
@@tional5266 thats amazing good for you 👍🌹❤️🌹
You’re speaking about doctors of almost a century ago. Time (and doctors knowledge) has moved on since…
As soon as I heard "My concerns were not being heard" I remembered when my mother tried mentioning her concerns about me to the doctor and she was also not being heard. MOTHERS KNOW. Parents not being heard is too common and it needs to be ADRESSED.
I couldn’t have said this better
High function autism = genius. Isn't a good thing?
Yep. Don’t worry. Meanwhile, load up on mercury jabs. Pediatricians are useless
To love needs no diagnosis…maybe not being heard keeps it unconditional.🙏
that's the problem. Mothers DON'T know. Especially new and young mothers. They're so naive, so gullible, so doting, so fearful, so senseless, that they think if a child isn't acting according to what THEY think is normal, then something is wrong. AND, OF COURSE THE MONEY HUNGRY PEDIATRICIANS ARE GOING TO AGREE THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG, CUZ THEY WANT YOUR MONEY!!! All the while, knowing there's nothing wrong at all. But NEW AND YOUNG PARENTS don't understand that there is NO NORMAL. Every person is different. Every person acts different. Every person feels different. EVERY PERSON DEVELOPS DIFFERENTLY AND AT DIFFERENT RATES IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT. IT'S NOT A DISEASE. IT'S NOT AN ILLNESS. IT'S NATURAL AND NORMAL. DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES!
Thank you for sharing. I'm a grandmother to a 2 yr old Autistic grandson. At first I was in denial of his unusual behaviors', and breaks my heart to see him this way. I've read and done research and at times I feel sad, but I am glad that I am coming to terms with this and continue to help him in any which way that I can.
It is such an inspiration to hear these stories of kids who have autism and their accomplishments later on in life. One lady in the comments said to always push, and push and never let anyone tell you that it can't be done or that they are limited. My son was strugling with ADHD in the first few years of primary school and was always hitting and biting other kids at school. He was always getting into trouble at home either with me, his mum or his two sisters and was very rough with them. In prep I remember teachers tellng me that he would go into the adjacent rooms and go through every single peice of work and paper and throw them on the ground, all 21 students. He was always getting into trouble at school. I found myself repeating the same stuff over and over again trying to teach him how to behave like a tape on loop. Lord knows I have tried other methods ( if you catch my drift ). But now he's in grade 4 and has settled in tremendously and is far from what he used to be, but he still gets into trouble at times but I just have to keep on pushing, just like that lady said. We all love him so much!
Raiden is so adorable. I dont care what anyone says these beautiful babies become some of the most intelligent, talented human beings on the planet. Put in all the activities that you can. He is awesome. Much love from me and my family...
For others watching this.... please be careful with the labelling. Many of these symptoms shown in this video are indicators of other things or are actually normal behaviours for the age/stage of the child. This will be why a diagnosis is not rushed. Some behaviours children grow out of because it’s a style of learning and others are indicators of other things which they may or may not, grow out of. I only saw a couple of things in this which indicate autism but those things can also be causes of other things too. Early diagnosis can lead to a wrong diagnosis, so don’t rush it. Accept your child for who they are, embrace them and support them the best way you can. They may, or may not have autism. I understand the intention behind the video, but it could cause more harm for some parents who decide to self diagnose incorrectly, which then does no good for their child.
That's what i thouhgt. Many of them are absolutely normal, and can confuse some mama's and just to give them a lot of stress
I wholeheartedly disagree. If a parent, caregiver, or medical professional sees signs like the ones stated in this video, it is VERY important to seek early intervention services. Early intervention is key for all children with disabilities. Discouraging a family to follow their gut and seek help is not the way to go. Reach out to your doctor or refer your child to your local school district for a special education evaluation.
exactly.ive seen this video way back my son was 2 yrs old. and im terrified about those early signs cox he himself can't talk straight but at an early age can.identify numbers.. I was too scared to self diagnose and.it turn out to depressing to know whether your child have those early signs of autism. Now he's 6 and enjoying schooling with frnds.
@@sydneynicole9574 let children be children. They don't need labels for your gratitude.
@@leem8588 not for my gratitude. For the purpose of early intervention. One of the most important things that a family can do for their child with a disability.
Wow - you’re a wonderful mother, watching your son so closely, and also help us know our own babies better too. That boy is a jewel xx
Some of these traits can also indicative of ADHD. Especially stimming, hyper-focusing, and sensory issues such as food. ❤️
He is a smart boy. He may be special, but that doesn't define him as a person. I admire you for loving your son deeply, and for him that's all that matters. God bless you and your family.
I was diagnosed at 42 (Now 58) . My childhood was a real battle. Your son is lucky to have an early diagnosis.
I was diagnosed at 52, (now 57)
I was diagnosed early but my family refused to help me now at 30 I’m getting support .
Hello. How did you get diagnosed? My son is 22 and we really think it makes us understand his childhood.
@@4knewt505 I read an article in the news paper saying that the famous artist "Michelangelo" probably had a mild form of autism called Asperger's syndrome. (Which I had never heard of). After reading about his personal traits, I thought "wow that's me". I then went and got myself professionally tested.
@@vernongrant3596did your medical doctor or a psychologist test you
My son showed all the classic signs of high functioning autism from around 18 months. He was fascinated with order and I would regularly come into his room and every single toy or object would be lined up in exact precision across the whole floor. You could use a ruler to measure the spacing between each one, it was that precise. He also hand flapped, screamed without warning (the pitch of which could break glass), and was obsessed with routine. We used to have to walk the exact same route to the park or he would try to run across the road to "redo" it. To this day (he's now 9), he will only eat the same food for dinner each and every day. Life is very structured but we love him dearly. He shows a real flair for writing and whilst we are encouraging a whole range of.activities (in the hope that he finds something else to love) his love and talent for writing is something that could be both a solace and a great career for him. Who knows what the future holds for any of us; you just have to do your best and love your child unconditionally.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved
Thank you for being brave and sharing this video - it's like you've made a video about my 5yr old ❤️. Like you, we were able to receive an early diagnosis and have enjoyed exploring the world through his strengths. Now master 5yr old has just started school, academically learning at a 7-8yr old level!! I'm excited for you as a Mum to see your son reach for the stars and succeed ✨️
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved
My son Walter did a form of hand flapping, too. He was fascinated with straight edges on furniture, and with the color yellow. The one food we could consistently get him to eat was peanut butter. He wasn’t great with names either. For several years, my name was Hi. He had taught himself to read by age 3, and knew his alphabet forward and backwards (literally) in English and Greek. To this day (he’s about to turn 21) he can recite the highway and off-ramp numbers needed for many 8+ hour road trips we have been on starting from age 3. He’s different, but he’s my son, and I love him dearly.
He sound totally normal to me. I think people blowing up a little too much. Not everybody going to be the same and react to stuff the same way but that don’t mean something is horrible wrong with them.
I can't remember birthdays and forget something new when I write, such as does the comma go before the and or but. Also the order of I before e. So he sounds smarter then me
@@Pulapaws I agree. If it wasn’t for Aspergers, we wouldn’t have gotten useful inventions as quickly as we did throughout history. It’s not a bad thing until it goes too far in the spectrum.
@@cecilsparcel9224 I before E except after C
Why would any of those things mean you love him less
My grandson was diagnosed in March, 2021, right after his 2nd birthday. So many things here were similar to my grandson. The biggest difference is that my grandson is very bright also but non verbal. He has speech therapists that come to the home for sessions 5 days a week. He is learning so much now! I just pray that by the time he goes to school he will be so much more verbal. Kids can be so cruel.
A V A K Z I N E left mine borderline autistic since then no more needles, changed diet and lots of prayer and the rest is history. He’s in college now
Like so many millions of parents since the 1990s, you have been intentionally lied to by pediatricians, who know that every single child develops differently. There are no two children who develop the same way at the same rate or the same pace. Environment also plays a part in development. Not just the intellect. Goddamn these motherfuking pediatrician robbers thieves fraudsters, playing on the fears and naivety and gullibleness of young parents!!! A two year olds brain isn't even fully developed yet. For God's sake!!
I don't see anything wrong with this little boy. He seems like a happy kid.
What a beautiful son you have! Thank you for sharing your story. We all need to have a better understanding of differences.
I’ve read so many comments about him looking smart and associating autism with being dumb. Autistic children aren’t dumb
100% correct, my autistic cousin is 15 and he knows the names of almost every single known fish in both salt water and fresh water. He can literally tell u anything about absolutely any geographical location on earth including their yearly death toll, their population, their upper class population and their poverty ridden population.
They are the oposite of dump. Almost all of them are geniuses
No the are highly intelligent
High functioning autistics are highly intellegent since they observe things in a more detail. On the other hand, this is opposite for those low functioning ones. For low functioning autistics, they really have a significant learning deficiency and they need support as early as possible.
Facts. I'm definitely no expert but I've noticed patterns people that have diagnosed actually have heighten intelligence/skill sets in certain matters.
Autism doesn't mean they lack intelligence. He's proud of his memoration skills. He's a great little boy.
True 👍🏻
Thought it was the opposite. All the kids I work with are highly intelligent
Lovely video. So good of you to show your experience and give other parents some guidance. Glad your little family is doing well! He certainly looks like a charmer xx
Just wanna say he's super cute and super sweet. Hope all is well. Great job reciting all the months buddy!
What a beautiful boy he is! The "signs" that you are pointing out here, however; are normal behaviours for children of the ages you have outlined, and it scares me to think that someone will watch your video and 'diagnose' their child. The stimming and lack of reaction to his name are a little more on point for autism.. So many young children are fascinated by spinning objects and by the lights on the television... I'm not saying that your child is not on the spectrum, just a lot of what is outlined here will scare the hell out of a new parent. (I work as a Parent Aid / Family Support Worker and my best friends are 'Littles'... I don't want to negate your experience, I am just hopeful that labels do not get offered because someone watched this video)... I want to reiterate what a beautiful boy he is.. and he is developmentally not only normal but advanced in some areas... the months in order at two is incredible! Counting to 100 at two.. amazing! You are obviously an incredible parent!
I thought the same. Where it said that he has difficuly with utensils, I was like, he's doing so well
Thank you....I needed this...thank you.
You pointed it out right! I am a soon to be mommy and am scared after seeing this vedio!
I understand your concern and you are right to share it. There are some notes I'd like to add:
* The parents did put a similar extensive disclaimer to their video.
* Raiden was diagnosed with 'high functioning' autism. Now don't be surprised at counting to 100 at two. It is the parent's stimulation combined with Raiden's interest and special capabilities that did that (which is confirming that the parents, as you suggested, probably are loving and incredible same as Raiden is).
* For any parent, any child: always stay in close contact with the development of your child, don't be over concerned but also don't hesitate to voice your worries when you notice anything developmental, physical or mentally significant different from other childs you meet at the care center.
@@FatimaMohtashim this video is wonderful!! And you can definitely be "mindful" of signs. Doctors these days will catch any of the signs that are missed. Don't be even the slightest nervous. The "spectrum" is not a big bad scary thing. Try to think of it as habits and personality because there is nothing wrong with a child that has been diagnosed with a spectrum disorder. It simply points out that they do things differently than MOST (not all) other children in their age range. Even ADHD is a spectrum "disorder" (I am a fully grown ADHD kid). You need to think of Autism and spectrum disorders more as a way of learning.. the Grown Ups just need to adapt their teaching style to the Little. More often than not spectrum disorders are not a "disability".
Look at the young fella here! He is INCREDIBLE and much advanced in comparison to so many that are not "on the spectrum".
Mom is doing an excellent job helping her son reach all his milestones 🤗He will go on and do great things in the future 🙏
@@Mesdriver what an awful thing to say. You need to work on letting more love into your heart and less hate. Sending good vibes to you.
@@Mesdriver really sad, you seem very angry. I do not know how old you are, however, you do refer to yourself as an adult I hope as an "adult" you would behave accordingly to not intentionally hurt others, it can be very hurtful and outright dangerous to some sensitive natured, gentle human beings. Be nice, at least be a decent human being, don't troll where you do not belong to say hurtful things, please.
This autistic epidemic started when they began requiring vaccinations earlier and earlier, as well as so many of them when our babies have such undeveloped immune systems. Check into the phenom.
Wow this is quite the thread 🤔
@Hasnain if you are going to try and engage in English then learn the lingo and your abverbs and verbs and what they mean before trying to correct someone Hasnain and coming of ignorant.
Don't know why this was recommended to me but it is relevant to my life at the moment as my sister was recently told by doctors her son may have autism. Honestly.. I know a lot of people with autism. I have worked as a support aide in elementary schools and I've also worked with adults. My boyfriend is also high functioning autistic. Everyone I've met with autism has been super cool, super unique, and I've had a great bond with all of them! Hope Raiden is doing well in preschool/school and he's getting any support he might need! He's super cute.
@Moose moose don’t be stupid
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
Really love this boy and his momma!!
Such a sweet family, God bless them all
With those strong and loving parents around he surely going to thrive.
As a society and parents we all should teach every child that every child , human being is unique in his/her own way and there can be a difference small or big in every human being and we as a friend, classmate and neighbour should be aware of that fact and help each other .
My 8yr old very sensible, understood that early and 6 yr in her childhood excitement asks to which my 8 yr old clarifies saying "that's okay"... Biggest relief... They are on right path....
Yes my son who is 45 now flapped also. I tried to tell the doctors when he was 2 years old so they tested him and they said nothing was wrong. I took him to a psychologist pre teen years and that man said I was his problem because I allowed him to listen to music actually the Beatles. I cried my eyes out wondering what I could have done to hurt my precious guy. I never took music from him. He was a natural at playing any instrument without 1 single lesson ever. Even wrote his own music. He said a lot of the music he wrote came to him in dreams. I am very proud of him. He even made it through college. He had a hard time with social anxiety and had few friends. He gets along fine with his siblings.
this is so interesting. thank you for sharing your story. my son is 24 and was first diagnosed as schizoid and I thought what??? then another doctor said no, it's high functioning autism. It finally matched who he was and I knew it. He's finally happy at a job he can do but does have depression tendencies. His social anxiety keeps him pretty a lone wolf.
Psychiatrists who blame the mother for their child being different need to go.
@@testikle What is wrong with you?
Watched this video based on google recommendations, I just want to say thank you for sharing this. You are an amazing mother and I wish Raiden the best of luck. I am sure he will reach his full potential. He has my prayers and he is blessed with great parents.
My niece had many of the same symptoms. She went through early intervention therapy starting at 18 months. That’s one good thing the high taxes in NY state covers. No she’s 16 - top 10 in her class, takes honors and AP, is on the track team. She still rings her hands at times and it’s just a part of who she is but otherwise like any other teenager. My sister had many sleepless nights (like years) but she was very proactive in her daughters care and it changed the outcome.
Its called masking. Girls and women have different social obligations. So what happens is women and girls try to "act" normal. Something males don't have to do. That is why autism can be harder to diagnose in girls and women.
She was lied to by her greedy ass pediatrician, and her naive, gullible ass fell for it. Your sister wasted money on something that was not an illness. She should have let her child develop in their own way. Every intellect, preference, and temperament are not the same. In fact they're all different in every single person. There are no two people who are exactly alike. the AMA created autism and depression in the 90s as a another way to fool the public and make billions of dollars. and they succeeded beyond they're wildest dreams, thanks to gullible and naive Americans.
*wrings
@@NovaDoll True for Inattentive type ADHD in males. My child just stared off in the distance. He had a very restricted diet (his choice). I volunteered in his classroom and could see that he could not follow 2 step instructions. I was told he did not have it because he was not overactive and he happened to be very smart. Switched doctors twice. Finally one asked the right questions and I knew we could work together. ADHD Inattentive type is usually diagnosed later than the other kinds. Girls fall through the cracks because they are so easy to work with. My son is now 19 with an IQ of 165. Vyvanse saved him. It was like a whole new kid. He started making a lot of friends because he could finally understand what was going on.
My son has autism and is not like other teenagers/young adults ......he does not act like someone of his age category its so hard because i want him to be able to do what "normal" adults do but he struggles he also has epilepsy which holds him back
What if he’s a genius? He acts like he is! ❤️
I worked with kids with Autism and one was definitely the smartest person I've ever met. He could solve complex problems in his head and memorized definitions. It was incredible
The thing about the label “genius” is problematic. Simply because he does focused tasks phenomenally doesn’t mean he does everything this way. Perhaps he has an ability to read facial cues.
My kid loved to sit in her high chair and watch educational shows for hrs and she's definitely advanced at school and she's perfectly normal he seems very smart and wise for his age i dont think he have autism that's something she keep saying like my kids done all this and none of them are autistic hec my son didn't speak his 1st words until he was almost 5 and now u can't shut him up this video made me sad nothing is wrong with him he's intelligent
@@iiLoveHarryStyles13 I think you miss what Autisim is. As a Nanny I've cared for 3 Austistic children. One was highly intelligent and very literal, the other was great at music but not academics and the other had Intellectual disability and continues to be non-verbal at 5 years of age. He also never responds to his name...they thought he was deaf but he stims, lines up his toys etc...Unless you have dealt with these children you cannot say what they are not.
@MaldivesBaby ...thank you! Finally an experienced and educated response. If I read another “it doesn’t look like he’s autistic to me” message I’ll scream. People going off a few minutes of video. To another autistic mother, the signs are glaring. And like Raidon’s mum, I too didn’t realise the early signs. My baby was very similar. If only we had a few days in a neuro-typical baby household of similar age we might see much earlier the signs we’re missing at home. My sister-in-law knew as she was an pre-school aid for an autistic boy but didn’t want to hurt my feelings. But years down the track I told her would have much rather have known earlier - and with her help and guidance...than felt like I was drowning at the beginning.
I have a son like that. He is 28 now and doing fine. I lives on his own and hardly doesn't need any help. Apart of the fact that he still can't cope with laces, he does his laundry, makes himself supper (a simple one) goes shopping for food (no clothes) and goes to work in a protected area. He started really to get better at the age of 23.
I have a child with autism he is 5 and that's my concern I worry about his future were I'm no longer in it 😔
@@gladys_7036 I should not too worry about it. I know a lot of autistique children, now grown up. Most of them are having an almost "normal" live with a little help from the parents or association. It is not the end of the world, there is worse. All you can do is love him and be patient. On top of the autism, my son is dispractique. I was told, when he was 3, that he will never learn how to read or to write. It took ALL of my time but now he reads, writes, speaks 3 languages and rides a bicycle. But he will never get his drivers licence, will always be wearing shoes with scratch and he will never leave his work in the handicapped facility to work in a "normal" business. But that's ok. The only thing I regret is that he has pratically no friends and no "love-one". Concentrate on teaching self-suffiency. There are several degrees in autism, of course, he will get better but it will take a little bit longer time.
@@Lulisette I'm glad your son doing more than ok you have no idea how much of a relief you brought me thank you 😊 our journey is just beginning ❤
Amen that's a blessing my God always guide him 🙏
Wah, it's good you wrote this. My son is almost your son's age, he is 27, unfortunately for us, we are in Africa and there were no facilities when he was growing up. As a mother, i knew my son had a problem because he never smiled for the first six months. He took his first step when he was almost 3 years. Growing up, he was very slow and it could take him 10 minutes to write 1-10. Many teachers could not understand him and he could be mis treated by teacher, harrased and bullied by his classmates. I thank God I pushed him up to high school but after that he could do no course. He stays with me at home. He still has a problem of calculating maths and counting money is a challenge. He is however good at house chores but no one can employ him. I pray that one day he will have a wife who will understand him. I also pray that I will be able to start a business for him where he can manage together with the wife. He is very handsome and you can't know he has a challenge just at looking at him. He is also energetic and can lift heavy things. However, he suffers from intellectual disability. He also has no friends because he can't keep with the pace of his age mates. I encourage a parent with such a child to love him unconditionally for special children are given to special parents and we are their only human friends.
ADHD shares some of the symptoms, speech delay, hyper focus on things, body movements. It's good you had him looked at to be for sure what he has.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
Interesting!
Both of our sons (now 25 & 27) showed these same behaviors about the same time frames as yours. But they were delayed in just about everything, Late to talk, walk, potty train and all the rest. Social skills are very poor in each one even now. Eldest has been the most improved. Is now a licensed A&P mechanic. (aviation). They both struggle with administrative skills but the younger is very stubborn and socially lacking. He has been homeless far away for four years now after squandered 10K in savings. One is quite "stable" and the other in need of a new start. So we are going to get him, bring him home and give him a chance to start over. It has been found that my wife's Valproic Acid for Epilepsy may have been the determining factor in the Autism bit the boys also had their early vaccinations. We home schooled them since they were five. We are thankful for the accomplishments of the elder. We are still hopeful for the successes of the younger.
Autism is genetic and is passed down by the male. You have autism in your genes.
He is too adorable
God bless him
And I prays he grows up to be everything God wants him to be..
Sweet little Raiden.
My daughter has also been diagnosed with functioning autism, but I believe she is uniquely herself. Our society wants to diagnosis everybody that doesn’t fit in the “normal” mode. She is quirky and has unique ways of dealing with life. But in numerous ways she is far more advanced than “normal” kids. For example, her vocabulary is incredible, she also has very high moral standard for herself. She’s very special and I’ve decided to to only label her unique, because we are all unique and special in our own way!
Yes I agree. Everything and everyone must be labeled of a little different. Of course everyone is different and I don't see why people can't just let kids grow up without worrying over none existing things. Deal with things if they are problems but don't look for things that are not there...
Totally agree! Most people don’t realise how complicated autism actually is and by labelling a child doesn’t actually give you complete answers about your own individual child because they are all still very different and have different needs just like anybody else. The term “high functioning” and “spectrum” aren’t straight forward either! People see high functioning to mean their child is at one end of a spectrum but that’s not even what the spectrum looks like!
Take a child to quantum medicine to clean him of (parasites, bad bacteria and viruses)
Your kid is not autistic there is no way if anything she has Aspergers but definitely not autism
Rock Chick Supremeo what makes you think that?
My 2 month old daughter used to be like this back when she was a few weeks old, but today she put on my work shoes while I was sleeping and left a note behind telling me that I work so hard and deserve a day of rest, so she’s going to work in my place. I’m so proud of her 🥹.
My pastor and best friend has a 2.5 year old son who has been diagnosed as autistic and he does all the same things as your son. It is actually amazing to watch this because they are so similar they even look alike.
Great job mommy! I have a 22 year old that was diagnosed with significant delay in all the areas. He loved to watch the TV guide channel because it fascinated him just seeing the writing scrolling up over and over. They told me he would have difficulty learning, speaking and walking. He also had trouble eating (even soup) he would choke on everything and even had asthma. Now he talks well; so much I have to tell him to stop sometimes 😁 He went to school, he is a carpenter, won a spelling bee, walks and runs when he has to and even made me a granny. I decided to keep working with him at home and never gave up on him. So keep it up and he will go far. They are very smart; just need the extra help. God bless you both and God bless your family.
The choking makes so much sense now! My son also has that problem. It's so scary but he is so so smart!
@@morenaturalwithlizzy1746 yes it does. Blessings to you and your family. ☺
Your comment means soooo much to me and is so helpful. My son is on the spectrum and he has been high needs since baby. Very smart, high functioning BUT VERY high needs, he does not play alone on his own at all. I run a small business from home and my husband quit his dayjob. Its hard but our son learns differently and public school is not for him. Its hard and challenging surviving on just one income, but our son is doing So well i know we are doing the right thing for him :)
@@marilyndeleon7248 and to yours, I appreciate your comment so much,💛
but I don't know why they have to lump all developmental disorders into autism, why not see it as it is? some people just like to live in their mind, the less physical the better. We don't have to put labels or judgements on the way people behave if it's not mainstream or normal. It doesn't mean there is a "right" way or "wrong way to perceive and interact with the world around us.
My son was also diagnosed at 2.5 years old and does a lot of things your son does/did. It was scary to know he had Autism at first and I would cry even thinking about it but now I know it’s what makes him special and I love him even more for it!
My son also has autism
He’s a beautiful boy, and a blessing from God! My granddaughter who just turned 7 this month showed the some of the same symptoms. The hand flapping and stemming are a major sign. As a special education teacher specializing in Autism, I was able to point out the signs to my daughter. However, because she was/is so high functioning she was not formally diagnosed until 3 years old. Please push your pediatrician to have your child tested early so that you can make sure your child gets the services he or she needs immediately! These children are such blessing from God and we have been blessed to have her in our lives❤️
What kind loving God would do this....
@@cernugaming A Great God! Because, she is a gift to us that we love, enjoy and are blessed with each day! We thank Our Lord and Savior every day for this beautiful, interesting, intelligent, articulate, loving, funny and caring person EVERY DAY! This is the God who blessed us! Thank you! Be Blessed!
@@cernugaming your comment shows that you think autism is a curse, when in reality it’s just different. Different is not bad.
@Mike Allen what is this and where is it sold?
@Wesley Hinson can you please give us more information about this treatment? Thank you 🙏🏽
My children are grown up now, but stumbled across your video and thought I would watch it. It is so nice of you to share your experiences of concern with other parents. Raiden seems like a really sweet boy and so typical in many ways. I'm spotting this video four years after it was made and hope all is well with you, Raiden and the rest of your family.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved
He's as adorable and very intelligent as anyone else. May God bless you to have the strength of caring for him 🙏🏽❤️😊
more intelligent....by two years, he knew the alphabet, months, etc.
This is such a beautiful well put video. Your son is so lucky to have such an amazing mama advocating for him. 🧡🧡🧡
My nephew has autism and I love him so much!!! He’s incredibly smart and loves maths. I think you’ve done a great job raising Raiden. He is such a beautiful, bright boy.
Thank you for creating & sharing this. It’s exactly what I wanted to show my future early education teachers! Raiden is beautiful!
This boy is so smart. What lovely parents to teach him so well❤️
As a person knowing not a thing about Autism except for what I've seen in movies...But just happened to stumble upon this video and shared it to my Facebook page...I think as a mother of three...just making sure of all the basics can be overwhelming but when your instincts take hold there may be an issue...and you dont have the support from at least your pediatrician can be discouraging....thank you for sharing this...very informative and it is a pleasure to have been invited into your life with such a beautiful family....he is a gift as all children are...God Bless
I was born with autism, and I agree with the fact that this video is very informative. All autistic people go through that phase at a very young age. Now that I think about it, I think this was what I did at a young age, too. Also, your son is amazing in the video!
Nobody is "born" autistic. You become that way, after some foreign substances end up in your body. Research it
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
@Wesley Hinson what is the doctors info please
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved
Thank you so much for posting this video. Its a very kind thing to do for other people who may wonder about their child. You have a beautiful family and you seem like a great mum. I wish you all the best.
My daughter, even as a baby, never really smiled. As a toddler, she very seldom spoke and could not look anybody in the eye when they spoke to her. It could be so frustrating, especially when people would ask me if she’s autistic. Then at four years old, she started to draw. She would draw and draw and draw, in three dimensions. She could draw so beautifully and with so much detail. I don’t mean stick figures either. People didn’t understand why this child of mine would not speak, but could draw with such maturity at such a young age. People with autism can be so amazing! And yes, she was diagnosed with autism.
It's annoying getting older because I everyone tells me to smile or they comment on how I never make eye contact. I'm thinking I'm somewhere on the spectrum. I could be completely enjoying my day and someone will ask me why I never smile, and I'll be like damn idk, I guess it never occurred to me to try it
Maybe I’m ignorant but why is this not normal and why is the lane for normal so narrow. If the majority of the kids have certain traits even if the traits are very ordinary, how does that make anyone who has extra ordinary traits abnormal. I understand there’s need for research and invention to enrich the extra ordinary kids but I cringe when they are called kids with disabilities or abnormal :( again I’m not well read in this area so please forgive me if I’m not making sense just feel sad … this kid right here is amazing, curious, focused, extra ordinary and super cute ❤️
With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on TH-cam, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he now respond to orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help.
You have stimulated and loved your son unbelievably, he is a very happy boy xx
Thank you for sharing. Raiden appears to be such a sweet and incredibly intelligent little boy. I have no doubt that autism comes with its challenges, but Raiden seems to be blessed with many intellectual gifts as well, and he is yet another example in my opinion, that autism is not strictly a hurdle. You are doing an amazing job with Raiden. That's clear from how much he's already learned at such a young age. I wish you and your family much happiness, and look forward to seeing your family's journey and all the blessings Raiden and your newest little one bring to your family.
My son is on the spectrum, and he's 22 now. As a baby, he was having difficulty sleeping - could not self sooth. As a toddler, his arms were up often and he would "rock" all the time - in his high chair, on the couch, everywhere he sat except he couldn't rock much in his car seat. Later, he ran on his tippy toes sort of - another sign. He did have some food texture issues, and he started having sensory issues with being touched and hugged as he got older. He was intelligent and did well in school with parental influence, but he was very black and white for years, and lacked sympathy/empathy for anyone not in his tight circle. He still struggles with that and he is aware himself he does - but that doesn't change it. It's hard to care about not caring when you don't care kind of thing. He was obsessed with drawing for years and was pretty good at it - but that faded in the teen years and he no longer wants to draw. TV could entrance him for hours if you let him. He had a trampoline for over 15 years because he was also a bit hyperactive, and this is how he expended that extra energy. It was very effective. I would let him take a "jump break" anytime I could see him getting wound up while he did homework - he would come back after 10 minutes or so and be able to focus again for at least another half hour. For us, it was perfect. He jumped literally every single day he could, usually multiple times a day, for all those years. We had to replace the trampoline bouncy stuff every two years due to hot hot dry desert summers. I don't know if this will help anyone, but that's some of our experience.
Thank you for this video. Your child is very smart and beautiful human being and he is lucky to be born in such a loving and caring family. You are spot on - autism is not the end of the world at all. Best wishes to you and Raiden!
Thank you! This is so sweet and thank you for watching
@@thenlifehappensagain8689 Hello, I have a question about the video of your son. In the video, he was flapping his arms when he was an infant and walking in circles as a toddler. Were there any other early warning signs of early diagnosis of autism. Or do autism have anything to do with the nervous system? Im a bit confused. I hope that you have time to answer my comment. Thank you
@@donitaballard5928 Hi, I am an Italian doctor who specializes in autism, yes, the flapping of the arms is one of the clear signs of autism.
You have a lovely son. He’s so special. Shine Raiden!
My friend has autism and shes such a nice, amazing, compassionate and Smart person. Im happy to have her in my life
Thank you for bringing awareness. Early diagnosis is the key to understanding and helping children with autism! They can’t confirm to a neuro typical world; but they are just as special, and more so for all that they cope with, as any other child.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved
This makes me think is so hard to diagnose since most kids do this.
Right my son has yet to speak and isn't interested in much but staring off and rocking back and forth ... He was easy to diagnose I would have thought this was a typically developed boy
It’s not hard to diagnose. Most kids are not like autistic children. There is a difference but many people don’t want to see the difference because it’s easier to fit them in our idea of a “normal” child. We’re all individuals and they need to be seen as an individual just like us.
Problem with autism is there is not a lot of scientific correlation to call anything a red flag. Babies develop drastically different, so none of these are actually red flags.
@@can.du.8116 so individual that we need to label them with an excessively generalized diagnosis.
@@trentimus5700 that’s nonsense, what are you talking about, most kids do not flap their hands or teach themselves the alphabet and how to count to 100 by the age of 2. I dont think you understand how infuriating it is for an autistic parent, who has had to struggle every single day to get their child the support and help they need , because if they don’t then their child will likely struggle their entire lives with their condition, so to then have people who do not understand undermine that struggle by comparing them to a normal child is extremely frustrating.
Encouraging! My son was diagnosed half a year ago and he's 3.5 now, its a battle and yet its a treasure
Federal law requires ALL insurances to cover the costs of aba therapy in home and centers. Don't go without support and help for your child!
@@loisgilchrist2037 coming from someone with autistic friends and family members, and who might possibly be autistic as well, aba therapy is extremely harmful. It's forcing autistic children to mask (which is very uncomfortable and draining) and it can leave them feeling like there's something wrong with them, that they have to hide who they truly are. There's nothing wrong with being autistic, it's just a different way the brain developed. It's more important that the child feels safe and not shamed for something like stimming.
Thank you for this! My sweet 5 year old is being assessed in June. We have suspected he is somehow “different” since he was an infant. Like your son, he did unusual things because he liked certain sounds (my guy does a lot of sound echoing). He’s known his alphabet since he was about 2 and could write all the numbers up to ten since then. It’s been challenging to make the decision to get him assessed because he doesn’t seem “obviously autistic”, but entering into kindergarten helped us make the choice as he is struggling with some aspects of being in a classroom full of other kids. It’s sort of fun to see how people get alarmed by some of the things he says. He presents pretty typical at first, then he tells people his favorite number is 64 because it’s a square and a cube. People sometimes look confused by what he’s saying then he starts quizzing them on square numbers and they realize he’s unusually interested in math. I’m looking forward to learning more about how his brain works in the coming months.
do not, repeat, do not, waste your money going to the doctor to have your son accessed for autism. It's a lie. It's fraud. Autism does not exist. Every child develops differently from every other child. No two people are the same. Do not let them lie to you and steal your money from you. They targeted gullible, doting, naive parents for long enough. We can't let this continue. Let your child develop normally in their own way. There is nothing wrong with your child. At all.Do not believe the lies of pediatricians. All they want is your fucking money. They don't care about your child!! Please believe me. This is a warning!
He will definitely make u proud..i can sense it :D
A 5 year old can calculate square n cube , he is brilliant
@Wesley Hinson what kind of herbs if I may ask
Doc Oyalo can reverse autism with herbs and it’s completely perfect. I used it for my son and so far his speech is verbal and social skill is normal and he can now also respond to everything positively on his own.
My son is 6 years old now and was diagnosed earlier this year with autism. Growing up with an autistic brother, I knew the signs early on but nobody listened or took me seriously about it. Since I had experience with autistic children, I just went about our lives and did things I knew would be helpful and beneficial to my sons development. My son was doing LARGE math problems by age 3 and younger but did not talk very well among other symptoms of ASD. Nobody listened or really believed me until my son started kindergarten and his teacher was the first to recognize it and recommended a specialist. May I also add that brother of mine I was talking about who is also autistic is doing fantastic in his life and is about to move to Hawaii to finish his degree in psychology and biology! And my son is at the top of his class academically!! 💕
Vaccine damage.
I’m blown away by how smart he is . I can definitely see him going far in life despite his autism !
@Hasnain Shia is a Cult
@Hasnain what the heck are you talking about bro?
@Hasnain what the shit lmao
@Hasnain That makes no sense bro. You can't really stop a baby from crying and even if that could cause an issue hydrocephalus would make way more sense seeing as it's literally 'water on the brain'.
He might also go far because of his autism! It's a different way of being and gives you a different experience of life but it isn't necessarily a worse one.
I'm just a parent with two normal kids. I have to say you guys are as forward thinking and brave as you are selfless. publishing your observations in order to help others must be a tremendous help for so many people. From clinicians to students to teachers and parents, I can't imagine anyone in the field not finding this useful.
My autistic child isn't normal? What does normal mean anyway
Perhaps they meant average, neurotypical but didn't know the correct terminology since have never experienced it. Didn't seem to make an insinsitive comment, but good to acknowledge and let them know how it makes thoughts feel. Throwing my opinion out lol
@@Kriistall7 well by society’s standards they’re not, and may never will be by how “normal” is defined in your community and how high their level of functioning is. ASD children and adults need to receive ALOT of support and training in order to try to live “normal” lives. Sad reality but the truth.
My child is normal .u and your society can kick rocks
Yeah… “normal” isn’t a good word. I take being called normal as an insult anyways, it means you’re boring hah
I have selective mutism. I'm 48 now, and growing up instead of anyone recognizing it, I was ridiculed, bullied by everyone.
Sorry you went through that, hope you're good now.
Kids are cruel.
Thank you for being so transparent. I hope baby boy is doing well ❤
Thanks for sharing, cannot even imagine how hard it would have been. May god bless him, I am pretty sure you guys would make him strong enough to beat any odds in life.
My soon to be 3 year old just got diagnosed with ASD last week. Everything was a shock at first and I’m still processing it but the more I look into it as long as we as parents educate ourselves on what it is it we can help our kids and help others that are going through it also. We’re booked for an appointment with a specialist to see whereabouts my son is on the spectrum. But seeing other parents go through the same thing does comfort me knowing that we’re not alone. thank you for your video ❤️
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bless you so much and thank you for the bottom of all the parents hearts for your work in this. I truly appreciate you documenting this and showing us the clues and signs...
Thank you for creating this, what I consider, a very valuable resource. I wish I'd had access to it when my son was a baby. We KNEW about 9 months something had changed and started pursuing answers. We didn't get a diagnosis until he was 4. Because I thought I knew it was autism spectrum, we started services early. He's now a Junior in college on a full-ride academic scholarship. Along the way he had some amazing teachers, advocates, and supporters; truly a gift from God.
He’s so cute and perfect! I’m pregnant with my first baby and this eases my mind.. even if something is wrong we will get through it and he will be okay. Praying for you and your boy
Even if diagnosed autism there isn't anything wrong with them... They are perfect
Stop worrying and thinking about. Your thoughts and words have power. Declare that your child will be normal and healthy and it'll come to be =).
Normal????
@@amandawilson6543 Yes, normal. Being autistic isn't normal.
@@cloudyns "normal" isn't normal... Normal is boring, normal is narrow minded, normal isn't anything special.
This kid can count to 100 at 2 years old and knows all his months and week days... But loves to flap his hands and walk in circles. What's wrong with that!? Your "Normal" kids can hardly talk at 2 years old and run around like animals, while smearing food all over the place. 🤨 I'm glad my Father, my husband and my son's not "normal". In this family being on the spectrum IS NORMAL.
What a sweet lil guy. Bless your family with happiness
One of my two sons showed some of these traits early on. He was very smart and I ignored the family advise to have him tested, he was very smart, talkative, sensitive, and afraid of everything, but I saw it as normal behavior. He graduated High school, stayed home for two years, started college when his brother signed up. He never drove, his brother drove him the first two years and I drove him to College the third and fourth yr, but he managed to get a drivers license. He graduated College with honors but struggled to make friends. He is now 29 years old, has never dated or worked, graduated in 2017 in Computer Science with honors. He says anxiety is the problem he is scared. I have taken him to a doctor, but they don't do anything to help him.
From what I've personally seen, the best is to go to doctors who specialize in autism in adulthood. Any doctor won't do the trick. Maybe consulting with an organization dedicated to these situations would help.
But it is also important to remember that most specialists work with people younger than your son, so it may be more complicated. The reason of this is that it's much easier to help the individual while they're still developing than when they have been used to a certain way of doing things way past the formative years.
Good luck to your son.
Vitamin D and Magnesium can help with Anxiety and Autism
Exposure therapy was what I had to do with my anxiety. I found a job, that way i briefly spoke with people. I would then get books being an influence to people and winning friends over.
There is a fear of not having control, and of rejection.
:) i don't like leaving my house out of fear and on my fifth year I've changed a lot! Used to not be able to take the bus and now I am looking at getting my learners license
@@athenalovesdance There is a huge connection between gut health and autism. I know many say it is helpful to avoid gluten and dairy as well.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
It's the high percentage of mercury and formaldehyde put into some of the various vaccines, that causes the majority of autism and Aspergers diseases.
This is not only useful and hopeful for parent that feel new at these red flags... but also for workers with children on the spectrum sometimes is hard to see the younger characteristics because they usually get diagnosed later on. So thanks!
This is exactly why I started this channel so thank you! I can see how that would be beneficial for workers as well! Any kind of awareness is great, thank you for watching!
Thirty years too late for us but well done creating this for others.
To me, I could not understand why parenting was so difficult, so unfulfilling. I didn't realise until like you, the second one came along & she was so much easier.
Toys were of no interest to him as a toddler but light switches were.
"Light On, Light Off" & to do this chairs needed to be dragged across the floor.
His other passion was the top loading washing machine & he would watch the instruction video over & over again. He even managed to reprogramme the machine to factory settings so it could no longer wash clothing but would flash
lights in patterns.
Yes, he's been a difficult chap to parent & for a long time not a happy boy at all.
Now over thirty he is mellow, social and extremely funny.
Happy in his skin.
It's good to see he is making progress. And you are taking proper care of him.
I love that you put this video together. My twins are 8 years old and we’re diagnosed at 2 1/2. They are thriving and have even not qualified for certain services at school because they are doing so well. I also advocated for specifics with their IEPs, especially having them placed into a general education classroom for kindergarten and not a developmental (special needs) kindergarten classroom. It was the best choice I have ever made for them.
While it’s great that they don’t seem to need that support, as someone with autism I say be very careful with it. Make sure they aren’t masking. If they are, and they didn’t get that support it will leave them with life long trauma. Masking is simply acting like someone who doesn’t have autism, girls are especially good at it. And remember, they can get that support for a reason, get it if you even mildly consider it helping them.
Story of my life, though I wasn't diagnosed with Autism until I was 30, I was just called "different" and "slow" at school despite in classes where I was either given a good teacher or enjoyed getting A's, then again thats a whole other story as came from a poor area and from high school onwards they dumped the kids from that area and unemployed in the lowest classes and made it impossible to improve, I was always just not bad enough for support, or when I did "qualify" it was same time funding was cut so the criteria was increased, 10 years ago I was meant to get carers but they were paid and never turned up, I then moved to improve chances of working and new authority area promised me them for 2 years but said a backlog then said I was too high functioning to get support, just because I smile and say "i'm fine" despite weight gain, being single 18 years, having 1 friend (who has mh issues and not good to be around) and can wash and clean myself, the "support" I was given after begging for it was being offered anxiety medication which just makes me feel worse.
Very interesting video. Some of the things mentioned are spot on. I have Asperger's Syndrome and I diagnosed myself at age 23, just months shortly of getting my degree in Medicine. Many of these behaviors that are shown I had while being an infant, but I was never formally diagnosed, probably because of my higher than average IQ, which helped me pass by as the nerd kid at school with few friends.
Now that I am older, I have all the pieces, and it has changed my perspective since I can finally understand myself, why I have certain difficulties, and why I act the way I do sometimes. Therapy is the best way to help kids in any part of the spectrum, from "classical" autists to "aspies", and I'm glad Raiden got the help he needed.
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
He has a high ability to concentrate and will turn out to be an advanced mathematician
I think he's gonna be fine. I was similar to him: was able to read and write years before school, even knew cyrillic script, would get lost in TV shows and would play with my toys for hours, knew every single character from the Transformers cartoon and was able to draw them down to the detail, knew the model names and characteristic visual details of all popular motorcycles, was very particular about food, didn't want to use spoons if they weren't warmed up to a certain temperature, etc. Just didn't talk that much and probably cared about things and my imagination more than people and playing with other kids etc. My parents never took me to see anyone because it was different times and they weren't the type. The professionals I've spoken to so far as an adult don't think I'm autistic. Who knows. Doesn't matter. Maybe I am and sometimes I think if anyone knew back then, they would have probably made me weird just by knowing it and acting like grown ups do when they "know" something.
from personal experience, i think you're autistic
well said. parents shouldnt be forcing diagnosis on the child. you see the doctor said it was normal?
This is the truth
There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on TH-cam. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.
@Pateck Aaron what is doc herb n where do u get it
I would like to have had an early diagnosis. Much of my childhood behaviour didn’t fit in with what was expected of children my age, but I was either punished or aggressively discouraged, especially when it came to my ‘special interests’. Identifying autism in infancy is a tremendous advantage to a person, especially in an age where we’re ever more accepting of it.
Also, Raiden is a *fantastic* name for a child!
When my son was about 3 months old, I noticed that he wouldn’t look us in the face for too long. He loved staring at the ceiling fan, lights or anything else but faces. I started him in early intervention at 18 months old. He was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder at age 2 then high functioning autism at age 5. He’s 20 years old now, always an an A+ student, attends NYU studying Science & Technology in the engineering school. Parents need to do the best for their child & put their feelings & ideas of perfection in the back. A physically & mentally healthy child is more important than anyone else opinion.
HI.. my 5month old baby still loves looking at other things except for faces and did not roll over yet with low neck muscle control. these concerns me very much. may i know what kind of intervention you did back then?
That’s great what you did for your son
My brother is now 11 and diagnosed with Austim at 4. He is so smart Ive never seen someone take apart video game systems and put them back together. I suppose he’ll be a future engineer when he goes to college
It is 2:34am and I just stumbled on your video. I feel graced that I did. I do not have a child or grandchild with autism. I am a 68 year old retired Mother/Grandmother who now has the time on my hands to study and learn about autism. I had a friend many years ago whose son developed symptoms similar to the ones you have shown in your video. I knew what I was seeing in many of his actions, reactions and behaviours were concerning to me. They were telling me something but I was helpless to understand the meaning.
How graced his parents would have been to have had the opportunity to have stumbled on your video 40 years ago. It was excellent. Gratitude to you for sharing it in such a manner anyone could understand & learn from, 🙏💙🙏💗🙏
Wishing you and your family blessings always. I did like & subscribe.
He seems so special and very smart. I am positive what a blessing he is to ur family . Thank u for sharing to educate others 💜
My son didn’t start walking until he’s 19 months. Also, he didn’t speak until 2.5 years. Eye contact was an issue for him. His first word is ‘ball.’ Parallel play (no socializing), he played alone when at the daycare. He only spun the wheels of his toy cars when he played with it, stacked toy blocks upward and lined his toys. Now my son has improved a lot. He is now 8. He loves to communicate with his classmates (online class), plays with her sister. However, concentration is an issue. He needs to be reminded what to do all the time.
I pray for all of us here that our babies will all be ok no matter what. And please pray for my baby boy Patrick and my baby that's in my belly right now. Thank you. Amen & Amen 🙏❤
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I have a 22 year old son with Autism. The most innocent sound u will ever need. At 12 moths he would look at my lips only and repeat what I said (amazing I thought) but not walking still crawling and flapping. I started comparing him to his older brother was 6 yrs old and noticed his milestones were a bit delayed than his brother's. Doctors said "it's fine" but having g already and older son I couldn't help but feel that there was something different. At age 3 he was diagnosed with autism...put him in early childhood special education and now he does great for his level of autism. Don't know what level he is cause all this high functioning and whatever does not really make sense or apply to my son. Yes he is somewhat independent and still cant tie his shoes and most likely will not be on his own ever. But he's come a long way and we r so proud of him. Keep a positive outlook on this and they can come as far as they reach 😊
thank you for posting this video, it was really helpful to observe the behaviors that you were describing and it is an eye opening to many of us.
What a lottle model he is so precious
Thank you for your video. It is a blessing when parents are willing to share their experiences with others because it gives parents hope AND encourages parents to seek help if they are concerned. I have been a speech-language pathologist for 35 years and have always said that parents know when something is not right. You are right; instinct IS a thing. I now teach at a university and will show your video in my language development class to teach students about early signs of autism. Again, thank you for your video and I wish you the best.
I had a lot of these traits as a child. I was also labelled with having autism/ aspergers as a child. When I reached the age of 18 however, it was discovered that I had ADHD instead. It was a very confusing time for me- then I realised that nothing has changed. I was still the same person. Continue to work with what's most important for your child and encourage him to develop healthy coping mechanisms and interests. Be proud of having a unique son- he will be capable of some amazing things when he grows up 💕
ADHD and Autism often go together! I got diagnosed with ADHD last year and Autism this year and know many people who have both.
@@RariiCat That's very true. When I was a child though I was told by my mum that I had aspergers, but it was never officially diagnosed even though my mum made me believe I did. When I grew up, I started doubting that I fitted the criterion for autism/ aspergers and the doctor made me go through tests and said that I have severe ADHD with some autistic traits but confirmed that I don't have autism. I was prescribed concerta for my ADHD and the improvement in my ability to focus and manage my life has been miraculous!
Thanks for sharing btw, I appreciate it 😊
What a beautiful boy and mum. Thank you for sharing!💗*HUGS*🤗