I'm a 17 year old boy and I have high functioning autism and had many of these symptoms as a little kid. I can tell you she's an amazing kiddo and you two are great parents! Some of the misconceptions of autism are just stupid! Keep up the great work parents!
This brings back so much memories of my little girl. She did all of these things to the extreme but also didn't walk until she was 3 and is still classed as non verbal. She's now 5 and is doing amazing, she's super smart and her personality and sense of humour is just the best! She didn't look at us for a good 3 years and now her eye contact is great! She's made amazing progress in the last couple of years. It seemed so slow at first and then all of a sudden it took off and she's not stopped wanting to learn since. So if ever you're worried about what the future might hold, don't be, it's completely unpredictable and full of surprises. xx
My 4 yr old son has Autism. He walks on his toes, not saying any words, he makes eye contact when he wants so it's occasionally. He play alone, runs back and forth all day, but is very smart. He know what things are and does, he jus not talking. His behavior changes ALOT. But I heard children with autism become super smart as they get older and I really do believe it. My son made a dramatic progress this year than the last 2 years so I'm proud of that.
I have high functioning autism and ADHD and anxiety and depression and learning disabilities and asthma and I am 19 and I graduated from high school in June 8th 2019 and I understand your daughter because I have high functioning autism
It's a shame that people insist that she's a typical kid. Parents know when something's off esp in parents with older typical kids. They observe the kids 24x7 so they know better.
I agree. I don't know this child the way her parents do. Nobody does. So for people to say things like they think they know better is so insulting. These two people are clearly smart and connected to their child. I trust that they will figure this all out with the help of medical professionals. I think sometimes people forget that what they are seeing is a teeny tiny piece of the whole picture. It's important to remember that the people who do have that whole picture are more equipped than we are. Emma is such a sweetie!! I hope her parents find the answers they're looking for, and that other parents who come across this video do as well.
I wish people would be more understanding. Autism is such a massive spectrum and there are so many different “symptoms” But by people saying “my kid lined things up and didn’t have autism” “my child never looked at me and they didn’t have autism” makes it so much more difficult to VALIDATE what atypical kids have to go through which may postpone a much needed diagnosis!!! There is nothing wrong with pointing these things out!! A video like this might help someone to notice little things that might prompt a doctors visit. And in the end if it turns out your child doesn’t have autism fine. But if they did it still doesn’t matter there’s nothing wrong with it anyway :) It’s so much harder especially for girls because they don’t fit into the stereotypes. So thank you for posting this!! This will help so many people!
Totally agree! I am a mother of 5 and was a childcare provider for years. Yes, most of these symptoms can be totally normal behaviour. However, when a child exhibits more than one these, it warrents investigation. Common illnesses are a great analogy, every sore throat doesn't mean strep, but a sore throat and fever looks suspicious and you certainly wouldn't discourage a trip to the Pediatrician to check it out. You are right, ppl don't seem to understand the large spectrum associated with these disorders. Every autistic child isn't the poster child that is so commonly associated with autism. There are many children undiagnosed because they fall very low on the spectrum. These children often struggle on some level, and the parents are usually made to believe they just have "difficult" children. They are misdiagnosed with other disorders quite frequently, such as ADHD, and put on unessasary medications. This doesn't mean that no child truly has ADHD, that all children with any of there behaviour patterns are autistic, or that some children aren't truly just difficult children. But, the picture associated with autismn needs to change and parents need to stop being discouraged from having their children checked out if they feel they need to.
My oldest when he was about her age use to line up things too and even sometimes by the size of the object so you're right but now my second son , he isn't doing that but also isn't making no eye contact but does play with other children so its always hard to not to suspect they have autism 😬
Autism is becoming so common. I have a baby with autism and the first one in our family and husbands. Now with special classes and all therapies... I realized that in my baby's generation is very very common. So many little kids out there with autism. Scares me what the future is going to be for them without us. The parents!!! We gotta stay 💪... Im eating healthier and working out now. Gotta live long enough to be there for my baby❤❤❤
I have a severely non-verbal autistic son now 22. When you've met a person with autism, you've met one person, they are very individual, one size does not fit all! This is what I've learnt on my very long journey with my dear son who I absolutely love and adore . Helpful video though with loving parents x
Your daughter is so cute. My 6 year old is high functioning autistic. Thanks to his delayed speech we read to him for 60 minutes daily. He now can read my books, eye contact improved a lot, can remain seated for half an hour. Thanks for advanced research we have therapy that can improve autism a lot
Hi! I am a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children on the autism spectrum. This was a great video! The “stims” you mention are actually her seeking vestibular input. The sensory nerves in our inner ears are EXTREMELY sensitive. Our kids with autism seek that input to help calm their sensory system :) it’s GREAT that you guys got her a swing. But I will mention that linear swinging (back and forth) is calming and rotary (spinning) is alerting. So if she is already in a heightened state of arousal, you’d want to do linear swinging :) your little girl is precious and soooooo smart!!
She has recently stopped with the spinning now it’s more of the walking back and forth and verbal Stims Thank you so much this really does help me to understand more of her stims
Several of these things were evident in my son when he was little (he's 16 now). He loved the ABCs and became very attached to a piece of quilt fabric that he found at the store--so I bought it and put it on the back of a small quilt that he slept with for years. He also lined things up or had quirky rituals, especially for putting away his shoes--back in the box, with the lid, then covered with a silk scarf, and a nylon strap with a buckle (I think it came from the changing table); wrapped up like a present. He had lots of verbal delays, echolalia, and confused all his pronouns, but with speech therapy and some physical therapy, most people don't realize he's on the spectrum. He's funny, creative, and super smart.
Your daughter is lovely 💖 thank u for sharing your experience with your daughter 😘 my son is autistic and I don't know how to handle him before specially when he was hurting himself, but when I saw your TH-cam channel I gain a lot of ideas, now I know that I have to take care of my son. At first it was really hard to accept that my son is autistic but with the help of the Lord and this video ❤️ I realized how lucky and blessed I am to have a son like him Mei Colon From: Philippines ❤️❤️
Everything i saw in.your beautiful daughter seems normal to me. All kids are different and develop at a different rate and do different things to amuse themselves. She seems like a very smart little girl.
They do but there is a range. Early diagnosis leads to better success in every aspect of life. Autism specifically often comes with a ton of knowledge in a specific area and a learning delay in others. Many symptoms do seem normal which is why it's important to pay close attention. Depending on severity, late diagnosis can lead to them being in special ed classes, away from their typically developing peers.
Actually, autism is a severe developmental disorder which is often accompanied by speech and language comprehension difficulties as well as IQ below average. two little remarks to the parents: the rapid picture change of TV can be really overwhelming for sich a young brain. also children that young seem to have problems interpreting 2d videos. Early TV consumption is discussed to cause attentional problems in children. and second remark. Also children have the right of privacy. You should not share pictures and videos of your child with the whole intermet!
My daughter has same behaviors like her, the first sign, the stacking and lining things, not paying attention to others rather than us, but I saw it in different perspective, they are seriously on focused geniuses! They right there learning and learning new things, observing whats new, they dont want to be disturb with nonsense. 😊😊♥️
Obviously some commenters on here are more concerned with trying to shame parents for thinking their child has something wrong. The earlier autism is diagnosed, the sooner you can start finding alternative ways to teach your child and overcome challenges of autism. Its not just a diagnosis where you blame all their problems on the condition and say well that's how it is. If you find out how to engage them early on they have the best chance of leading a normal life and attending school, having a job,etc. If left to develop without special treatment they may never develop certain skills needed. Also some peope grow out of autism so to speak. If later on a person doesnt have so many typical autism features then the diagnosis can be revoked. Theres really no harm in pursuing a diagnosis and extra learning resources and support groups for parents. I know it's not very apparent in this video, but for most autistic kids their quirks can really become hard to deal with. for example, a child may obsessively tear up pages out of books or crush food into tiny pieces. Many have no sense of danger and will climb onto things, run away from parents or run into the street well past the age when kids normally stop those things. Some hit themself in the head with things, tantrums can be many times worse than a normal toddler's. I wish I could remove all the comments that say 'well MY child did one of those things and they arent autistic, so you must be wrong'. Any person can have some traits without being diagnosed with autism. Only when many issues are present at once does it become a concern.
Are you serious? You people are out of your minds. Money money and more money. Most of the things you mentioned are things parents need to correct at home and teach children right from wrong. Where was all this nonsense back 10 years ago calling kids autistic just because they misbehave. thats what they do.
My 2 1/2 year old son has some of the same signs, we are currently working on getting him diagnosed as I’m sure as his mom that he has Autism. But let me just say, he is a special little guy and the sweetest boy💙
My son is a lot like Emma. He's hyperlexic. Obsessed with letters and numbers. His first verbal language was singing ABC'S and he still sings them when he's tired or to soothe himself. He's 4 and reading and writing. It's very impressive! He used to play with the wood chips at the park and liked the swings and that was about it. Still loves to line things up and organize. It makes him feel calm. Emma is such a cutie💓 thanks so much for sharing. Channels like yours helped me so much when my son was first diagnosed.
Oh my gosh my daughter is almost two and is obsessed with counting. When she wakes up at night to nurse she counts immediately when she is half asleep. My daughter does the spinning/running back and forth when she’s excited. #he likes to cover her eyes, hide, then jump out and look at the thing. I love reading all these comments about these sweet children.she has stacking number blocks she is obsessed with, loves to dump stuff and put it back methodically. Doesn’t respond to her name at all still, but I’m having the time of my life with her.
So great that you are both such attentive and perceptive parents. Early intervention is key. I am so happy to see that your daughter has strong parents who advocate for her. She is beautiful and perfect.
This is incredibly helpful! Thank you for making this video. My son was just diagnosed ASD and also does the repetitive walking around stuff, rocking back and forth, spinning, and doing his own thing(exactly like she’s doing with wood chips! 😂) at parks. I hear her expressing a lot so that’s awesome! My son is 22 months and non verbal so I’m hoping his language will come soon!
My son's 2 1/2 and he has autism. We had the same issue with him not responding to his name so we used mini M&M's. We would give him two or three at a time and make him a call off the colors one of the time and make sure that he has made eye contact before he received anything. We would take the M&M and put it up to our eyes make his eyes follow the M&M to our eyes eventually he became a pro at that and we started incorporating sign language which he has made amazing progress in signs like "all done", "for me" and let's not forget "more" that's his favorite sign. My wife's brother has autism and her mother is a pro she directed us to early intervention which helped us out more than ever.
I love this video and Emma!!! My nephew is 4, and was diagnosed a year ago with autism. He is absolutely obsessed with his ABC’s and Shapes. Also, he likes to line things up. He also covers his ears a lot (I saw Emma do that earlier in the video.) We sing happy birthday to him in a whisper. It’s challenging at times, but I like to think we are truly blessed to have kids like this! ❤️❤️
I hace a son with autism..it was so hard in the beginning because we didnt knkw what autism was..the simptoms were there we just didnt recocgnise it...it was so frustrated..until I finally told his doctor that I wanted my baby diagnosed ...and there it was ..autism..from then on I researched so much..and learned how to be part of my childs world..and its been the most amazing learning and growing experience ...he is now 11 years old..and is an amzing boy..very curious of the world..very articulate...i couldnt be happier that god gave me a son like him.
Emma is so sweet 🥺. I’m currently being screened for Aspergers and ADHD because my parents missed many of the signs growing up, because a lot of them just seem like cute quirks. Of course Autism is a spectrum condition and no two people are the same, and I am talking as if I already have my diagnosis. However I am studying this for my university dissertation, and there is so much information out there these days! I’m unsure if you have looked at videos from people who are actually on the spectrum, as well as parents of autistic people, however you might find it very encouraging and rewarding to find experiences from actual autistic people, because with age and time we often do learn how to express ourselves and interact better! I’m not very good at reading expressions but I could see that talking about your daughters differences to other toddlers seems to upset you (which it is okay and normal to feel that way) so I thought that maybe my comment might be helpful, as messy and unorganised as it is. Autistic people may struggle to communicate with you in the ways that neurotypical people do, especially as children, however the hidden thought processes are still very much okay usually. For example, it might seem that she cannot express her affection or empathy and seem inattentive, but often we are experiencing it and are just not expressing it. She will be aware of the presence of other people but doesn’t realise instinctively that she is suppose to turn and acknowledge them. I’m trying to sound polite and give you info that might make you feel encouraged but I don’t want you guys to think you’ve not done your research! I think you’re doing a fantastic job, you’ve got her checked and into therapy at the prime time for learning and cognitive development - the younger the brain, the more It can be taught. Emma can lead a wonderful, normal life, especially when the right tools and patience are there for her (like you seem to being doing a good job at from what we have seen). Keep going! She’s going to be okay 💖
She will make friends growing up, but often when we are young we just prefer our own company because we have full control over how we want to play. We might do things in odd or different ways, but it’s just that different things make us happy! Autistic people are often musical, creative, or scientific (but it’s not limited to this stuff). I even have a professor at my university with autism, and autistic children. Emma has all the potential to be successful! And she’s got your support, which is the most important thing!
She’s precious :) My son got diagnosed a little over 2 years old, all the traits you explained he had. He’s 4 now, he’s still does a lot of things, but also stopped other. Like when we go to the park he actually plays in the swings or slides... is a different experience but still beautiful!!!
I love that you allow her to do her thing in the store, i have a 7 year old boy, also on the spectrum and he also has his thing he does in the store, like he would take stuff off the shelf, turn it around and its like his reading the back labels of the stuff, to us his just collecting data for that super smart brain of his, cause prepare yourself, they are super smart kids. The key to them being happy, dont try to change them, love, understanding and guidance is all they need to flourish.
This popped up in my recommendations and I’m glad I clicked on it! I’m an ABA therapist and I take care of a little girl named Emma too. To see this is where my Emma started from makes me so proud of where she is today!!! Never give up! There are always rough days, but the good ones always outweigh the bad! I commend you guys for being devoted parents❤️
That's exactly how my daughter was .... she's almost 15 now and has come a long way. Your beautiful, smart lil girl is going to be just fine ... best wishes
Wow. Just saw this video and my daughter has many of the same characteristics that your daughter showed in this video. Rarely acknowledges us when we call her name, spins around, plays with the wood chips , is obsessed with numbers, her speech is delayed (she os 2 and a half and doesn’t say momma or dadda yet. We are going to get her evaluated soon. It’s been hard to admit that my daughter may have this diagnosis. In my mind, my daughter has always been perfect so when my wife tried to say that there is something just not right, I have convinced myself that Kids just develop at different times and that my daughter is just fine. We will be sure to watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing. You have a beautiful daughter by the way .
My 2 year old grandson is showing early signs of autism and was supposed to have been seeing a speech pathologist since January of this year but the pathologist never showed up to her sessions because she found another job and when her position was filled the woman was pregnant and never showed up because she left on maternity leave so today he had an appointment with his pediatrician who informed my daughter and son in law that my grandson was showing definite signs of autism. Thank you for sharing this video because we need all the support in learning how to cope with this in terms of being able to continue to help him in progressing. He is super smart and has come a long way. He doesn’t really point instead he will take our hands and place it on what he wants. He gets overly excited and flaps his hands and will also squint his little eyes shut when the camera is on him. He will also roll his little eyes when he seems annoyed with something. He is my blessing from God considering he was born on my daddy’s 6 month date of his passing. He has helped my heart heal as it was shattered into a million pieces and he is just so loved by many even if he pushes others away when they try to get close to him. I know God will take care of him as will we 💙🙏🏼
she’s gorgeous. i’m an aba therapist and i work w kiddies who r on the spectrum!! i’m so happy i found your channel! I LOVE seeing people who are willing to put themselves out there for the bigger difference!! 🦄💗💕✨🌈
She is just the cutest. I am glad you guys are giving examples. It helps a lot for those like myself looking for answers. My stepson is 8 and high functioning and his 4 yr old sister is whom I am questioning. They came into my life full time about a year ago
Thank you so much for sharing I have a boy 4 years doing almost the same thing .but I’m trying to work with him very hard . God blush them🙏🙏 Beautiful girl😘😘😘
Thank you for making this video! I'm sure a lot of parents wonder about this when their kids are toddlers, I for one did, and now understand a little bit better what to look for.
Hello, My goddaughter is now 34 years old and has Autism she is fairly independent. She has a driver's license. Shops, pays certain bills on her own. Has her own bank account. Share a home and responsibilities. No boyfriends. Is still immature in ways. She has a good heart and love's animals. I hope this give you some encouragement. Your daughter is so cute, sweet and has a kind nature. You both are also wonderful parents. You seem so proactive in your daughters care and well-being. Take care. Prayers and Blessings. 🙏💖 I Enjoy your TH-cam channel.
Your comment gives me so much hope. My son is also on the spectrum and we have high hopes for him, he is so kind any one who is blessed to have him in their life i know will see how wonderful he is. My cousin who is in his early 20s is also on the spectrum he works full time, in engaged, and drives it blows my mind that people assume our autistic loved ones cant do bc they can even if its in a different way.
@@raisingautism8214 a teenage daughter named Abby who has autism and has a daughter named Braylee who is elementary age. Both of these families have TH-cam channels and openly share about autism. I know Asa has mentioned he talk to families through if email they mention a autistic person in their home.
Thank you so much for sharing 😊, my daughter is also on the spectrum and your comment has given me hope. She is currently 6 years old and is not potty trained and has a speech impairment so it is honestly so hard.
One of my twins had autism as well, he showed a lot of signs like her as well, but my son is so sweet! Knowing what he has has helped us work with him better to continue to progress in life!
🤣🤣 " I mean by you" haha ypu guys are such a good and fun couple. I have take care of a kid with autism before and she was great. After learning more about autism it genuinely make mes happy tp see how much love and effort you guys put to help not only your baby but other who may not even know their kids has autism. Emma is very lucky to have you guys 😊
You two are wonderful parents. So attentive you both are to your little lady. Thank you for sharing her and your lives to so many people. You have no idea the many people you've helped. She is adorable possibly our next little Einstein. Thanks again family
I wasn’t sure what Autism exactly is. After watching the video, I feel all kids are just so lovely, uniquely observant about the things around them and a true genius in their own way🍀♥️
i have seen most of yore videos now and feel you.i have a 9 year old boy with autism.lots the same behavior. no contact, did not speak, didnt look at us and he did run all day long and never look back at us.lined up everything and had meltdowns every day. we never got ABA.(hard to get that in norway) but we worked with him in a similar way using his interests to get his attention. Lots of hard work , but it gives results. now he is at a regular school in a "normal" class with help from his assistent, and are functioning pretty good,he have friends, communicate good.he can tell his problems now istead of getting meltdown so after the speaking came, the stimming and meltdowns got less.hold on there , it will get better.
My son is 13 months old & does the “zoning out” stare once in a while.. but ive seen no other sign of autism yet.. this video was helpful & ill definitely keep an eye out for any other repetitive behavior thank you!
Thank you for your willingness to share such a personal and private experience. Im sure this will help many parents with their children. Know she's a cute little girl and she has a bright future. God bless.
She is so much like my son 😊 he’s 2.5 and has his evaluation later this month. They are such secret agent geniuses. It’s like I can tell that there is so much going on in there and he just doesn’t express it outwardly. Lining things up and organizing by color, size, shape. Becoming deep in thought and becoming overstimulated by various things. Their brains are so Interesting 🥰
My daughter is 2 and half I’m she turns 3 in February. She is been seen by the regional center here California for autism too. As a mother we know something going on.
Emma is adorable! Autism is manageable if you get her a therapist that specializes in children with autism because their motor skills are often delayed. They work on speech therapy and on eye contact other communication skills.
My son was just like Emma, but I intervened a lot. When my son would put anything in a line , I would come in and remove one object from the line. My son would be so mad at me, but I did not give up. After , a few weeks he finally stopped putting things in a line. To get my sons attention , I would say his name a lot and randomly and get him to look at me. Again , after few weeks and not giving up he started to pay attention to his name. So, basically I made my son get out of that bubble he was in and get him out of his comfort zone. He will be turning 6 years old soon and the only thing he has is a speech delay, but he is picking up the speech quickly. Intervening early is always best . Good luck ! .
Thank u for sharing your experience... I really appreciate it 💝, my son is autistic too and I thought that it's okay to put anything in a line and I thought it's just the way he played as a child
I think you've gone about it wrong. As an adult suspected to be on the spectrum, interfering with these kinds of things creates huge anxiety and mistrust. How would you like for someone bigger than you to come into your bedroom every time you put away your clothes or shoes and they unfold everything and lay them on your bed or every time you wash dishes someone comes and sprinkles dirt all over them? It's the same thing. Eventually you will give up on creating a happy space for yourself too if every time you did, someone messed it up.
She's a sweetie. It's hard at that stage when the eye contact and interaction and communication is hard going. Keep at it and you will be seeing how she blossoms. Please read The Siege and Exiting Nirvana...wonderful books that will help understand the autistic mind. You are clearly fantastic parents
My son is 11 yrs old an he's artistic. I could say it's the younger yrs that were hard for us. but as the yrs pass by and getting him counseling and getting in the right school program. He has come along way he still has his ways of doing things like he still puts everything in a row and still flaps his arms up and down when he gets excited, and only eats certain types of food. He can express his feelings much more better now. His socializing skills has gotten better. But nevertheless is still a very big challenge and every mildstone has to be celebrated and thankful. Bless your little girl she's adorable 🙏❤️
This video was really interesting. I have raised three sons, they are in their mid to late 20s now and my oldest one would do hand flapping when he got excited, but he doesn't have autism. My youngest one would go into a store like Toys R Us and put every toy back in its place that was on the ground or one that someone had tossed aside... he organized the whole store, but he doesn't have autism either. So I think there's some overlapping conditions that both non-autistic and autistic kids have?? Your daughter is a doll! 🤗
I'm not a doc but maybe your son had tics??. My son just got diagnosed where he's consistently clearing his throat all the time. Maybe your sons dad tics? But again I'm not doc.
Autism is in a spectrum and basically it’s not only one or two things or characteristics it’s much more than just a couple of things... idk if I made sense lol but these children that are being diagnosed do certain things that don’t allow them to experience life or things the same way most children would. It interferes with their day to day tasks/ day to day life. And therefore things may seem to be “overlapping” but they are extremely different in the sense that these “overlapping conditions” interfere with daily living
With autism you're looking for multiple symptoms. I work at a childcare center and see many children. We are generally one of the first to mention it to parents because we tend to see it quickly. We can usually observe a child and tell if they have autism, but that's based on many things. We look at odd quirks, repetitive behavior, delay in verbal and physical cues, a delay in social behavior, self harm behaviors, obsession with specific topics/objects, a cognitive delay, etc. It tends to be a host of atypical behaviors. However, autism as minor as aspergers (what it used to be called) doesn't usually get diagnosed until they are school aged because it's so mild. I once worked with a kid who didn't make eye contact at age 5. Although, I quickly noticed that his mom didn't either. But since he didn't display any other symptoms, the thought of autism wouldn't cross my mind. It takes quite a few red flags to say hey something isn't right here.
My son will be 2 in a couple months and he has many, many of the same behaviors. Although he will make eye contact. To me, she seems like a very normal toddler! I feel like diagnosing at such an early age is hard, but either way whatever therapies she receives can only help. There are so many overlapping things and lots of things toddlers do don’t make sense. You both seem like loving and tentative parents, she is a lucky girl! I hope you all continue to make progress! Like another subscriber stated (I know this is unsolicited advice) I would get some different opinions! Kudos to you both for putting her needs and best interest first. With great parents, she will thrive 💜
A doctor will not diagnose a child with autism if there is uncertainty. Their child definitely has autism, the behavior they described is very atypical of a typically developing toddler. Toddlers generally do not get obsessive about a specific thing, they may have a favorite, but it doesn't become obsessive. They also begin to repeat words and talk (however, if this is the only symptom it could just be a speech delay). They will respond to their name, especially if you have something intriguing. However, if they know they're doing something wrong or are intrigued by something around them, they may just be ignoring you. If your child goes to daycare you could chat to them. Teachers are usually the first to notice these symptoms, but we hate bringing it up to parents. No one wants a child to have any kind of disorder.
My middle son has Autism and a lot of similar behaviors. There is a lot of hope. There are a lot of signs as well as many differences between girls and boys on the spectrum. My son the song that calmed him was Elmo's world but I sang it more like a soft lullaby and made it Gavin's World and had it fit him.
So fascinating. I wonder why the brain with autism needs to line things up or do repetitive actions? I don’t have children, but enjoy learning about autism 👍🏼 Emma is so cute 😊
The human brain enjoys routine. The act of lining things up, organizing, and such is soothing because it makes you feel like everything is set "right".
I’m not sure why this showed up on my feed. My sons are grown & I don’t have grandchildren yet. I found this very informative and I learned quite a bit. I’m commenting because I felt the need to tell you both it’s obvious that You are Both Wonderful Loving Parents! I see and hear the pure love that you have for Emma and for each other. As long as Emma has you both, she will grow and blossom into whatever The Lord has planned for her. She’s right where she is supposed to be 💞. (Side note, with her organizational tendencies... she may always have a neat and tidy bedroom 😃)
What a beautiful smart little girl. The grape thing was absolutely adorable to me! What a lucky girl to have such loving and caring parents. (Good looking too! Lol) blessings 🥰
I did a lot of these things too when I was younger and as a teenager even but I'm not autistic. So I can understand how/why it can be difficult sometimes to diagnose correctly.
@@raisingautism8214 No I did. But not making eye contact or not reacting to your name isn't automatically autism. A child can just not care about listening or is just stubborn. I 'danced' when excited from when I was first walking to about age 2 or 3. I also liked putting things in a line/row or in colour order and I still do when I am bored and I'm obviously an adult now :P So I find it interesting how there can be similarities in a child's behaviour and one is diagnosed autistic and the other isn't. I wonder how doctors distiguish between autistic and not. Makes me wonder if there's a 'check list' and you need X amount of ticks before you're diagnosed as something?
Are you sure you are not though? You very well could be, it is a spectrum after all and it wasn’t until recently until it was taken seriously and adults are being diagnosed all the time now....
@@meghanh2511 have you gone to get a diagnosis? There is a “checklist” And most of the times these diagnoses come from these “ticks” interfering with the child’s life For example Not listen when their name is being called, this is extremely dangerous. Not noticing/caring when someone is walking into the room, also dangerous. Going to the same aisle and of the same store and doing the same thing each and everytime. Also autism is in a huge spectrum hence the puzzle piece 🧩 that is usually associated with it ❤️
This is so wonderful that you have this channel and are helping others to be more informed and helping to support other families this way. Emma is so lucky to have you both as parents - it is so evident through your videos the love and care you have provided for her. I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to add a little sidenote: I am a child care specialist, ages zero to three specifically and I wanted to note to other parents a lot of what Emma displays *can* also be characteristic of normal toddler behaviour, much like you already suggested. Toddlers love repetition, and they have a strong sense of order and you will often find toddlers stacking things or lining them up. Toddlers note tiny details in objects and they love sensorial objects, such as wood chips or sand to explore. I think what differs - and correct me if I am wrong - is the obsession paired with the stimming behaviours that you see. I just want to put parents at ease who may see one or two of these behaviours in their young child and think that they may need to have an assessment done. Rest assured, these behaviours on their own can be normal. Always observe and keep track of what you see in your child. Remain open and in close conversation with your paediatrician should you ever have questions. You guys are helping so many families with your videos! I wish you all the best
Yes I agree that’s why at 1st we didn’t know she had autism because all these behaviors can be completely normal for kids her age it’s just she was definitely intense with what she did That’s why we wanted a second opinion 🙏 thank you so much for this msg
I have 6-year-old twin boys and they both fall under the autism spectrum so I can definitely relate to this. One of my twins definitely loves to stack the other not so much. One talks anlot more than the other, so they are very different. By the way, i’m not trying to be like other people who insinuate that you guys are making this up, but I think I can understand why they do. Because some of the things mentioned in this video are also things that some typical kids also do so I see why people think that way. But you definitely know your kids better so don’t listen to them. You do you and what’s best for your kids 😊
Wow this is so interesting and helpful. I think the footage makes it easier to understand as well. I’ve seen parents with children on the spectrum say “my son was lining things up” and I wasn’t sure what that looked like (because all toddlers line things up at some point)..this helped me to understand. Thank you for being so transparent and honest about this. I know this will help other parents/nannies/babysitters. She is adorable! ❤️
Thank you so much for making these videos My son was diagnosed in August but I was in denial for a long time All the signs that you’ve shown my son was doing for a long time But I didn’t want to see it Plus my sons father would fight with me every chance because he did want to believe it He has finally come to terms with it It’s still hard I’m definitely more in tune with my sons quarks then he is My son is definitely such a loving little boy He loves to hug and kiss and cuddle and it is the best thing in the world You have a beautiful family Glad I found your channel 💙
Thank you so much alicia same here it took us a while to come to terms with it and honestly sometimes I still have a hard time dealing with it but we are strong and our kiddos are perfect just the way they are 💕
Oh my goodness I came across this video because my youngest was just diagnosed BUT his sister is 15 and also autistic and watching this just brought back so many memories of HER soooo much like your daughter. Beautiful minds. My daughter is 15 and absolutely amazing despite her struggles.
Blessings to Emma from the UK...lovely little girl. My grandson is showing signs...but...we are working with him on a daily basis he is an adorable 18 month toddler. Just to let everyone know Autism is special..it shows immense cleverness..look at this lady she has autism you would not know..one of the characteristics is photographic memory how cool is that? Mary Temple Grandin is a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. She is a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and an autism spokesperson. ☺
I'm a 17 year old boy and I have high functioning autism and had many of these symptoms as a little kid. I can tell you she's an amazing kiddo and you two are great parents! Some of the misconceptions of autism are just stupid! Keep up the great work parents!
She just seems like a genius to me.
Ya most of the time autistic kid get real good in one particular thing. Like an obsessions :)
She does have tendencies. I was raised along side a brother on the spectrum. He was just like this as a baby. Now a full functioning adult. ❤️
She is a beautiful lucky girl, she has wonderful parents.
Thank you so much
its great that she has loving and caring parents who paid attention to these behaviors so she could be diagnosed early. she's adorable!
Thank you so much your too sweet
This brings back so much memories of my little girl. She did all of these things to the extreme but also didn't walk until she was 3 and is still classed as non verbal. She's now 5 and is doing amazing, she's super smart and her personality and sense of humour is just the best! She didn't look at us for a good 3 years and now her eye contact is great! She's made amazing progress in the last couple of years. It seemed so slow at first and then all of a sudden it took off and she's not stopped wanting to learn since.
So if ever you're worried about what the future might hold, don't be, it's completely unpredictable and full of surprises. xx
Emma this past month seems like she is starting to make more eye contact and is saying and repeating a lot 🙏
@@raisingautism8214 That's great! I wish you all the best! She's beautiful xx
My 4 yr old son has Autism. He walks on his toes, not saying any words, he makes eye contact when he wants so it's occasionally. He play alone, runs back and forth all day, but is very smart. He know what things are and does, he jus not talking. His behavior changes ALOT. But I heard children with autism become super smart as they get older and I really do believe it. My son made a dramatic progress this year than the last 2 years so I'm proud of that.
She seems so smart, feel like you've got a scientist/mathematician on your hands!
Probably do she is so
Smart
I have high functioning autism and ADHD and anxiety and depression and learning disabilities and asthma and I am 19 and I graduated from high school in June 8th 2019 and I understand your daughter because I have high functioning autism
It's a shame that people insist that she's a typical kid. Parents know when something's off esp in parents with older typical kids. They observe the kids 24x7 so they know better.
I agree I get so many comments like I am just making it up 🥴
I agree. I don't know this child the way her parents do. Nobody does. So for people to say things like they think they know better is so insulting. These two people are clearly smart and connected to their child. I trust that they will figure this all out with the help of medical professionals. I think sometimes people forget that what they are seeing is a teeny tiny piece of the whole picture. It's important to remember that the people who do have that whole picture are more equipped than we are.
Emma is such a sweetie!! I hope her parents find the answers they're looking for, and that other parents who come across this video do as well.
@@raisingautism8214 You know best! :-)
I wish people would be more understanding. Autism is such a massive spectrum and there are so many different “symptoms”
But by people saying “my kid lined things up and didn’t have autism” “my child never looked at me and they didn’t have autism” makes it so much more difficult to VALIDATE what atypical kids have to go through which may postpone a much needed diagnosis!!! There is nothing wrong with pointing these things out!! A video like this might help someone to notice little things that might prompt a doctors visit. And in the end if it turns out your child doesn’t have autism fine. But if they did it still doesn’t matter there’s nothing wrong with it anyway :)
It’s so much harder especially for girls because they don’t fit into the stereotypes. So thank you for posting this!! This will help so many people!
Totally agree! I am a mother of 5 and was a childcare provider for years. Yes, most of these symptoms can be totally normal behaviour. However, when a child exhibits more than one these, it warrents investigation. Common illnesses are a great analogy, every sore throat doesn't mean strep, but a sore throat and fever looks suspicious and you certainly wouldn't discourage a trip to the Pediatrician to check it out. You are right, ppl don't seem to understand the large spectrum associated with these disorders. Every autistic child isn't the poster child that is so commonly associated with autism. There are many children undiagnosed because they fall very low on the spectrum. These children often struggle on some level, and the parents are usually made to believe they just have "difficult" children. They are misdiagnosed with other disorders quite frequently, such as ADHD, and put on unessasary medications. This doesn't mean that no child truly has ADHD, that all children with any of there behaviour patterns are autistic, or that some children aren't truly just difficult children. But, the picture associated with autismn needs to change and parents need to stop being discouraged from having their children checked out if they feel they need to.
My oldest when he was about her age use to line up things too and even sometimes by the size of the object so you're right but now my second son , he isn't doing that but also isn't making no eye contact but does play with other children so its always hard to not to suspect they have autism 😬
Autism is becoming so common. I have a baby with autism and the first one in our family and husbands. Now with special classes and all therapies... I realized that in my baby's generation is very very common. So many little kids out there with autism. Scares me what the future is going to be for them without us. The parents!!! We gotta stay 💪... Im eating healthier and working out now. Gotta live long enough to be there for my baby❤❤❤
I have a severely non-verbal autistic son now 22. When you've met a person with autism, you've met one person, they are very individual, one size does not fit all! This is what I've learnt on my very long journey with my dear son who I absolutely love and adore . Helpful video though with loving parents x
Your daughter is so cute. My 6 year old is high functioning autistic. Thanks to his delayed speech we read to him for 60 minutes daily. He now can read my books, eye contact improved a lot, can remain seated for half an hour. Thanks for advanced research we have therapy that can improve autism a lot
Your daughter is so blessed to have you two as her parents. You are observant, mindful and so loving&gentle towards her. ❤️
Hi! I am a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children on the autism spectrum. This was a great video! The “stims” you mention are actually her seeking vestibular input. The sensory nerves in our inner ears are EXTREMELY sensitive. Our kids with autism seek that input to help calm their sensory system :) it’s GREAT that you guys got her a swing. But I will mention that linear swinging (back and forth) is calming and rotary (spinning) is alerting. So if she is already in a heightened state of arousal, you’d want to do linear swinging :) your little girl is precious and soooooo smart!!
She has recently stopped with the spinning now it’s more of the walking back and forth and verbal Stims
Thank you so much this really does help me to understand more of her stims
As a former ABA therapist this video brings me joy. Y'all are awesome parents. Such a beautiful mind.
Awww thank you so much 🙏
Several of these things were evident in my son when he was little (he's 16 now). He loved the ABCs and became very attached to a piece of quilt fabric that he found at the store--so I bought it and put it on the back of a small quilt that he slept with for years. He also lined things up or had quirky rituals, especially for putting away his shoes--back in the box, with the lid, then covered with a silk scarf, and a nylon strap with a buckle (I think it came from the changing table); wrapped up like a present. He had lots of verbal delays, echolalia, and confused all his pronouns, but with speech therapy and some physical therapy, most people don't realize he's on the spectrum. He's funny, creative, and super smart.
Your daughter is lovely 💖 thank u for sharing your experience with your daughter 😘 my son is autistic and I don't know how to handle him before specially when he was hurting himself, but when I saw your TH-cam channel I gain a lot of ideas, now I know that I have to take care of my son. At first it was really hard to accept that my son is autistic but with the help of the Lord and this video ❤️ I realized how lucky and blessed I am to have a son like him
Mei Colon
From: Philippines ❤️❤️
I also have a son with autism... they're blessing.. im proud to have him..
She seems like a really smart child
She is so smart 💕thank you
I have no children but to me your daughter seems very smart!
Everything i saw in.your beautiful daughter seems normal to me. All kids are different and develop at a different rate and do different things to amuse themselves. She seems like a very smart little girl.
They do but there is a range. Early diagnosis leads to better success in every aspect of life. Autism specifically often comes with a ton of knowledge in a specific area and a learning delay in others. Many symptoms do seem normal which is why it's important to pay close attention. Depending on severity, late diagnosis can lead to them being in special ed classes, away from their typically developing peers.
I'm not familiar with autism, but I feel like people with autism are just a geniuses! She is just so beautiful 💜
I feel that way also 💕
Autistic people come in all levels of intelligence from challenged to brilliant.
Actually, autism is a severe developmental disorder which is often accompanied by speech and language comprehension difficulties as well as IQ below average.
two little remarks to the parents: the rapid picture change of TV can be really overwhelming for sich a young brain. also children that young seem to have problems interpreting 2d videos. Early TV consumption is discussed to cause attentional problems in children.
and second remark. Also children have the right of privacy. You should not share pictures and videos of your child with the whole intermet!
I agree!
My daughter has same behaviors like her, the first sign, the stacking and lining things, not paying attention to others rather than us, but I saw it in different perspective, they are seriously on focused geniuses! They right there learning and learning new things, observing whats new, they dont want to be disturb with nonsense. 😊😊♥️
Obviously some commenters on here are more concerned with trying to shame parents for thinking their child has something wrong. The earlier autism is diagnosed, the sooner you can start finding alternative ways to teach your child and overcome challenges of autism. Its not just a diagnosis where you blame all their problems on the condition and say well that's how it is. If you find out how to engage them early on they have the best chance of leading a normal life and attending school, having a job,etc. If left to develop without special treatment they may never develop certain skills needed. Also some peope grow out of autism so to speak. If later on a person doesnt have so many typical autism features then the diagnosis can be revoked. Theres really no harm in pursuing a diagnosis and extra learning resources and support groups for parents. I know it's not very apparent in this video, but for most autistic kids their quirks can really become hard to deal with. for example, a child may obsessively tear up pages out of books or crush food into tiny pieces. Many have no sense of danger and will climb onto things, run away from parents or run into the street well past the age when kids normally stop those things. Some hit themself in the head with things, tantrums can be many times worse than a normal toddler's. I wish I could remove all the comments that say 'well MY child did one of those things and they arent autistic, so you must be wrong'. Any person can have some traits without being diagnosed with autism. Only when many issues are present at once does it become a concern.
Are you serious? You people are out of your minds. Money money and more money. Most of the things you mentioned are things parents need to correct at home and teach children right from wrong. Where was all this nonsense back 10 years ago calling kids autistic just because they misbehave. thats what they do.
@@nj8215 and where did you earn your degree from? No, it wasn't diagnosed a much years all because it wasn't understood.
My 2 1/2 year old son has some of the same signs, we are currently working on getting him diagnosed as I’m sure as his mom that he has Autism. But let me just say, he is a special little guy and the sweetest boy💙
My son is a lot like Emma. He's hyperlexic. Obsessed with letters and numbers. His first verbal language was singing ABC'S and he still sings them when he's tired or to soothe himself. He's 4 and reading and writing. It's very impressive! He used to play with the wood chips at the park and liked the swings and that was about it. Still loves to line things up and organize. It makes him feel calm. Emma is such a cutie💓 thanks so much for sharing. Channels like yours helped me so much when my son was first diagnosed.
I just saw this msg I am so behind on msg on this video
I love that your son is like Emma with her abcs it’s the cutest isn’t it ?
Oh my gosh my daughter is almost two and is obsessed with counting. When she wakes up at night to nurse she counts immediately when she is half asleep. My daughter does the spinning/running back and forth when she’s excited. #he likes to cover her eyes, hide, then jump out and look at the thing. I love reading all these comments about these sweet children.she has stacking number blocks she is obsessed with, loves to dump stuff and put it back methodically. Doesn’t respond to her name at all still, but I’m having the time of my life with her.
I commend you so much for catching on to those first signs of autism. That early intervention is key!
So great that you are both such attentive and perceptive parents. Early intervention is key. I am so happy to see that your daughter has strong parents who advocate for her. She is beautiful and perfect.
This is incredibly helpful! Thank you for making this video. My son was just diagnosed ASD and also does the repetitive walking around stuff, rocking back and forth, spinning, and doing his own thing(exactly like she’s doing with wood chips! 😂) at parks. I hear her expressing a lot so that’s awesome! My son is 22 months and non verbal so I’m hoping his language will come soon!
My son's 2 1/2 and he has autism. We had the same issue with him not responding to his name so we used mini M&M's. We would give him two or three at a time and make him a call off the colors one of the time and make sure that he has made eye contact before he received anything. We would take the M&M and put it up to our eyes make his eyes follow the M&M to our eyes eventually he became a pro at that and we started incorporating sign language which he has made amazing progress in signs like "all done", "for me" and let's not forget "more" that's his favorite sign. My wife's brother has autism and her mother is a pro she directed us to early intervention which helped us out more than ever.
You have a beautiful family. The amount of understanding you have about autism will help her in so many ways. God bless all of you.
God bless you and thank you so much 😊
I love this video and Emma!!! My nephew is 4, and was diagnosed a year ago with autism. He is absolutely obsessed with his ABC’s and Shapes. Also, he likes to line things up. He also covers his ears a lot (I saw Emma do that earlier in the video.) We sing happy birthday to him in a whisper. It’s challenging at times, but I like to think we are truly blessed to have kids like this! ❤️❤️
Autism is a gift. My daughter has it and I'm amazed by her ♥️
I hace a son with autism..it was so hard in the beginning because we didnt knkw what autism was..the simptoms were there we just didnt recocgnise it...it was so frustrated..until I finally told his doctor that I wanted my baby diagnosed ...and there it was ..autism..from then on I researched so much..and learned how to be part of my childs world..and its been the most amazing learning and growing experience ...he is now 11 years old..and is an amzing boy..very curious of the world..very articulate...i couldnt be happier that god gave me a son like him.
may the future treat you well,
bless you and your family ❤️
She’s a beautiful little girl with an equally beautiful mind. You guys are great parents thank you for sharing this
Emma is so sweet 🥺.
I’m currently being screened for Aspergers and ADHD because my parents missed many of the signs growing up, because a lot of them just seem like cute quirks. Of course Autism is a spectrum condition and no two people are the same, and I am talking as if I already have my diagnosis. However I am studying this for my university dissertation, and there is so much information out there these days! I’m unsure if you have looked at videos from people who are actually on the spectrum, as well as parents of autistic people, however you might find it very encouraging and rewarding to find experiences from actual autistic people, because with age and time we often do learn how to express ourselves and interact better!
I’m not very good at reading expressions but I could see that talking about your daughters differences to other toddlers seems to upset you (which it is okay and normal to feel that way) so I thought that maybe my comment might be helpful, as messy and unorganised as it is.
Autistic people may struggle to communicate with you in the ways that neurotypical people do, especially as children, however the hidden thought processes are still very much okay usually. For example, it might seem that she cannot express her affection or empathy and seem inattentive, but often we are experiencing it and are just not expressing it. She will be aware of the presence of other people but doesn’t realise instinctively that she is suppose to turn and acknowledge them.
I’m trying to sound polite and give you info that might make you feel encouraged but I don’t want you guys to think you’ve not done your research! I think you’re doing a fantastic job, you’ve got her checked and into therapy at the prime time for learning and cognitive development - the younger the brain, the more
It can be taught. Emma can lead a wonderful, normal life, especially when the right tools and patience are there for her (like you seem to being doing a good job at from what we have seen).
Keep going! She’s going to be okay 💖
She will make friends growing up, but often when we are young we just prefer our own company because we have full control over how we want to play. We might do things in odd or different ways, but it’s just that different things make us happy! Autistic people are often musical, creative, or scientific (but it’s not limited to this stuff). I even have a professor at my university with autism, and autistic children. Emma has all the potential to be successful! And she’s got your support, which is the most important thing!
I value your input and by how you were able to explain something that can be so foreign, I have no doubt you'll do great in your dissertation👍
She’s precious :)
My son got diagnosed a little over 2 years old, all the traits you explained he had. He’s 4 now, he’s still does a lot of things, but also stopped other. Like when we go to the park he actually plays in the swings or slides... is a different experience but still beautiful!!!
she is so smart, God bless her, pray and pray, everything is easy for GOD, you have a beautiful baby
Thank you so much we definitely pray every day for our kids 🙏
My daughter stacks everything... wood pieces she can find from outside, blocks, cups, toys.
I love that you allow her to do her thing in the store, i have a 7 year old boy, also on the spectrum and he also has his thing he does in the store, like he would take stuff off the shelf, turn it around and its like his reading the back labels of the stuff, to us his just collecting data for that super smart brain of his, cause prepare yourself, they are super smart kids. The key to them being happy, dont try to change them, love, understanding and guidance is all they need to flourish.
This popped up in my recommendations and I’m glad I clicked on it! I’m an ABA therapist and I take care of a little girl named Emma too. To see this is where my Emma started from makes me so proud of where she is today!!! Never give up! There are always rough days, but the good ones always outweigh the bad! I commend you guys for being devoted parents❤️
Thank you so much I really appreciate it so much
That's exactly how my daughter was .... she's almost 15 now and has come a long way. Your beautiful, smart lil girl is going to be just fine ... best wishes
Wow. Just saw this video and my daughter has many of the same characteristics that your daughter showed in this video. Rarely acknowledges us when we call her name, spins around, plays with the wood chips , is obsessed with numbers, her speech is delayed (she os 2 and a half and doesn’t say momma or dadda yet. We are going to get her evaluated soon. It’s been hard to admit that my daughter may have this diagnosis. In my mind, my daughter has always been perfect so when my wife tried to say that there is something just not right, I have convinced myself that Kids just develop at different times and that my daughter is just fine. We will be sure to watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing. You have a beautiful daughter by the way .
My 2 year old grandson is showing early signs of autism and was supposed to have been seeing a speech pathologist since January of this year but the pathologist never showed up to her sessions because she found another job and when her position was filled the woman was pregnant and never showed up because she left on maternity leave so today he had an appointment with his pediatrician who informed my daughter and son in law that my grandson was showing definite signs of autism. Thank you for sharing this video because we need all the support in learning how to cope with this in terms of being able to continue to help him in progressing. He is super smart and has come a long way. He doesn’t really point instead he will take our hands and place it on what he wants. He gets overly excited and flaps his hands and will also squint his little eyes shut when the camera is on him. He will also roll his little eyes when he seems annoyed with something. He is my blessing from God considering he was born on my daddy’s 6 month date of his passing. He has helped my heart heal as it was shattered into a million pieces and he is just so loved by many even if he pushes others away when they try to get close to him. I know God will take care of him as will we 💙🙏🏼
One thing for sure, this little cutie is going to thrive because she has incredible parents! Good job mom and dad.🤗
she’s gorgeous. i’m an aba therapist and i work w kiddies who r on the spectrum!! i’m so happy i found your channel! I LOVE seeing people who are willing to put themselves out there for the bigger difference!! 🦄💗💕✨🌈
She is just the cutest. I am glad you guys are giving examples. It helps a lot for those like myself looking for answers. My stepson is 8 and high functioning and his 4 yr old sister is whom I am questioning. They came into my life full time about a year ago
This video perfectly describes my daughter! She was diagnosed a year ago. Great video for people looking for autism indicators in their children!
Thank you so much for watching how old is she ?
@@raisingautism8214 she'll be 3 in January
I'm a special Educator and this gives me so much perspective ! Thanks for sharing these !
Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing I have a boy 4 years doing almost the same thing .but I’m trying to work with him very hard . God blush them🙏🙏 Beautiful girl😘😘😘
Beautiful example of involved and loving parents!
Great parents for being so observant and supportive ❤️
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for making this video! I'm sure a lot of parents wonder about this when their kids are toddlers, I for one did, and now understand a little bit better what to look for.
Thank you so much 🙏
Hello,
My goddaughter is now 34 years old and has Autism she is fairly independent. She has a driver's license. Shops, pays certain bills on her own. Has her own bank account. Share a home and responsibilities.
No boyfriends. Is still immature in ways.
She has a good heart and love's animals. I hope this give you some encouragement.
Your daughter is so cute, sweet and has a kind nature.
You both are also wonderful parents. You seem so proactive in your daughters care and well-being.
Take care.
Prayers and Blessings. 🙏💖
I Enjoy your TH-cam channel.
Your comment gives me so much hope. My son is also on the spectrum and we have high hopes for him, he is so kind any one who is blessed to have him in their life i know will see how wonderful he is. My cousin who is in his early 20s is also on the spectrum he works full time, in engaged, and drives it blows my mind that people assume our autistic loved ones cant do bc they can even if its in a different way.
Both of you ladies are giving me hope for the future with Emma thank you so much 😊 it really means a lot 🥰
That's all we can hope for💗💗 living with a purpose thankyou for sharing
@@raisingautism8214 a teenage daughter named Abby who has autism and has a daughter named Braylee who is elementary age. Both of these families have TH-cam channels and openly share about autism. I know Asa has mentioned he talk to families through if email they mention a autistic person in their home.
Thank you so much for sharing 😊, my daughter is also on the spectrum and your comment has given me hope. She is currently 6 years old and is not potty trained and has a speech impairment so it is honestly so hard.
honestly.. im getting Einstein vibes.. shes a genius in the making
I know she really is
One of my twins had autism as well, he showed a lot of signs like her as well, but my son is so sweet! Knowing what he has has helped us work with him better to continue to progress in life!
Yes I agree definitely knowing what it is has helped so much
🤣🤣 " I mean by you" haha ypu guys are such a good and fun couple. I have take care of a kid with autism before and she was great. After learning more about autism it genuinely make mes happy tp see how much love and effort you guys put to help not only your baby but other who may not even know their kids has autism. Emma is very lucky to have you guys 😊
Thank you so much I really appreciate your comment 💕
You two are wonderful parents. So attentive you both are to your little lady. Thank you for sharing her and your lives to so many people. You have no idea the many people you've helped. She is adorable possibly our next little Einstein. Thanks again family
I wasn’t sure what Autism exactly is. After watching the video, I feel all kids are just so lovely, uniquely observant about the things around them and a true genius in their own way🍀♥️
i have seen most of yore videos now and feel you.i have a 9 year old boy with autism.lots the same behavior. no contact, did not speak, didnt look at us and he did run all day long and never look back at us.lined up everything and had meltdowns every day. we never got ABA.(hard to get that in norway) but we worked with him in a similar way using his interests to get his attention. Lots of hard work , but it gives results. now he is at a regular school in a "normal" class with help from his assistent, and are functioning pretty good,he have friends, communicate good.he can tell his problems now istead of getting meltdown so after the speaking came, the stimming and meltdowns got less.hold on there , it will get better.
Wow this is amazing I love hearing testimony’s like this gives me so much hope thank you for sharing 💕🙏
Emma Rose and my son could easily be twins.
And thank you so much
I am so happy I came across this video ! My daughter is doing the EXACT same things .
I am so glad
Your here
My son is 13 months old & does the “zoning out” stare once in a while.. but ive seen no other sign of autism yet.. this video was helpful & ill definitely keep an eye out for any other repetitive behavior thank you!
You two are such a caring mom and dad. Emma is fortunate to have such love. She’s a beautiful little girl.
Thank you so much for the kind words
Thank you for your willingness to share such a personal and private experience. Im sure this will help many parents with their children. Know she's a cute little girl and she has a bright future. God bless.
Oh my God, guys I wish u all the best in your life, and to your kids!!! You are soooo positive! And strong!
She is so much like my son 😊 he’s 2.5 and has his evaluation later this month. They are such secret agent geniuses. It’s like I can tell that there is so much going on in there and he just doesn’t express it outwardly. Lining things up and organizing by color, size, shape. Becoming deep in thought and becoming overstimulated by various things. Their brains are so Interesting 🥰
These are some very stereotypical signs of autism. Autism in girls is often very hard to diagnose as few girls have these stereotypical traits
Than you so much.
My daughter is 2 and half I’m she turns 3 in February. She is been seen by the regional center here California for autism too. As a mother we know something going on.
My 4 year old son is EXACTLY LIKE HER! 🤗 he has severe ASD and is non verbal. They truly are little geniuses
I just wanted say thank you. Thank you for sharing your strength & hope. So many need to hear the message. Blessings always.🙏
Emma is adorable! Autism is manageable if you get her a therapist that specializes in children with autism because their motor skills are often delayed. They work on speech therapy and on eye contact other communication skills.
My son was just like Emma, but I intervened a lot. When my son would put anything in a line , I would come in and remove one object from the line. My son would be so mad at me, but I did not give up. After , a few weeks he finally stopped putting things in a line. To get my sons attention , I would say his name a lot and randomly and get him to look at me. Again , after few weeks and not giving up he started to pay attention to his name. So, basically I made my son get out of that bubble he was in and get him out of his comfort zone. He will be turning 6 years old soon and the only thing he has is a speech delay, but he is picking up the speech quickly. Intervening early is always best . Good luck ! .
You are a wonderful and loving parent.
Thank u for sharing your experience... I really appreciate it 💝, my son is autistic too and I thought that it's okay to put anything in a line and I thought it's just the way he played as a child
I think you've gone about it wrong. As an adult suspected to be on the spectrum, interfering with these kinds of things creates huge anxiety and mistrust. How would you like for someone bigger than you to come into your bedroom every time you put away your clothes or shoes and they unfold everything and lay them on your bed or every time you wash dishes someone comes and sprinkles dirt all over them? It's the same thing. Eventually you will give up on creating a happy space for yourself too if every time you did, someone messed it up.
She's a sweetie. It's hard at that stage when the eye contact and interaction and communication is hard going. Keep at it and you will be seeing how she blossoms. Please read The Siege and Exiting Nirvana...wonderful books that will help understand the autistic mind. You are clearly fantastic parents
I’m currently taking care an autistic kid, he’s now 3yrs old. And all the signs u’re showing are on point.
My son is 11 yrs old an he's artistic. I could say it's the younger yrs that were hard for us. but as the yrs pass by and getting him counseling and getting in the right school program. He has come along way he still has his ways of doing things like he still puts everything in a row and still flaps his arms up and down when he gets excited, and only eats certain types of food. He can express his feelings much more better now. His socializing skills has gotten better. But nevertheless is still a very big challenge and every mildstone has to be celebrated and thankful. Bless your little girl she's adorable 🙏❤️
That’s so awesome he is doing much better I really have high hope for Emma 💕 thank you for sharing part of his story 🙏
This video was really interesting. I have raised three sons, they are in their mid to late 20s now and my oldest one would do hand flapping when he got excited, but he doesn't have autism. My youngest one would go into a store like Toys R Us and put every toy back in its place that was on the ground or one that someone had tossed aside... he organized the whole store, but he doesn't have autism either. So I think there's some overlapping conditions that both non-autistic and autistic kids have?? Your daughter is a doll! 🤗
I'm not a doc but maybe your son had tics??. My son just got diagnosed where he's consistently clearing his throat all the time. Maybe your sons dad tics? But again I'm not doc.
Autism is in a spectrum and basically it’s not only one or two things or characteristics it’s much more than just a couple of things... idk if I made sense lol but these children that are being diagnosed do certain things that don’t allow them to experience life or things the same way most children would. It interferes with their day to day tasks/ day to day life. And therefore things may seem to be “overlapping” but they are extremely different in the sense that these “overlapping conditions” interfere with daily living
With autism you're looking for multiple symptoms. I work at a childcare center and see many children. We are generally one of the first to mention it to parents because we tend to see it quickly. We can usually observe a child and tell if they have autism, but that's based on many things. We look at odd quirks, repetitive behavior, delay in verbal and physical cues, a delay in social behavior, self harm behaviors, obsession with specific topics/objects, a cognitive delay, etc. It tends to be a host of atypical behaviors. However, autism as minor as aspergers (what it used to be called) doesn't usually get diagnosed until they are school aged because it's so mild.
I once worked with a kid who didn't make eye contact at age 5. Although, I quickly noticed that his mom didn't either. But since he didn't display any other symptoms, the thought of autism wouldn't cross my mind. It takes quite a few red flags to say hey something isn't right here.
Your baby is BEAUTIFUL,... Find her " thing" ... and help her blossom and grow... Def subbing,.. Little Emma is going to change the world.!
You have a sweet daughter. She is so cute and I love her name!!
Thank you so much
My son will be 2 in a couple months and he has many, many of the same behaviors. Although he will make eye contact. To me, she seems like a very normal toddler! I feel like diagnosing at such an early age is hard, but either way whatever therapies she receives can only help. There are so many overlapping things and lots of things toddlers do don’t make sense. You both seem like loving and tentative parents, she is a lucky girl! I hope you all continue to make progress! Like another subscriber stated (I know this is unsolicited advice) I would get some different opinions! Kudos to you both for putting her needs and best interest first. With great parents, she will thrive 💜
A doctor will not diagnose a child with autism if there is uncertainty. Their child definitely has autism, the behavior they described is very atypical of a typically developing toddler. Toddlers generally do not get obsessive about a specific thing, they may have a favorite, but it doesn't become obsessive. They also begin to repeat words and talk (however, if this is the only symptom it could just be a speech delay). They will respond to their name, especially if you have something intriguing. However, if they know they're doing something wrong or are intrigued by something around them, they may just be ignoring you. If your child goes to daycare you could chat to them. Teachers are usually the first to notice these symptoms, but we hate bringing it up to parents. No one wants a child to have any kind of disorder.
My middle son has Autism and a lot of similar behaviors. There is a lot of hope. There are a lot of signs as well as many differences between girls and boys on the spectrum. My son the song that calmed him was Elmo's world but I sang it more like a soft lullaby and made it Gavin's World and had it fit him.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. She’s beautiful and has such loving parents.
Thank you so. Much
So fascinating. I wonder why the brain with autism needs to line things up or do repetitive actions? I don’t have children, but enjoy learning about autism 👍🏼 Emma is so cute 😊
I think it helps them feel safe/organised in a world they don't really understand. A world that is overwhelming sometimes.
The human brain enjoys routine. The act of lining things up, organizing, and such is soothing because it makes you feel like everything is set "right".
Great parents to understand and accept their child difference
I’m not sure why this showed up on my feed. My sons are grown & I don’t have grandchildren yet. I found this very informative and I learned quite a bit. I’m commenting because I felt the need to tell you both it’s obvious that You are Both Wonderful Loving Parents! I see and hear the pure love that you have for Emma and for each other. As long as Emma has you both, she will grow and blossom into whatever The Lord has planned for her. She’s right where she is supposed to be 💞. (Side note, with her organizational tendencies... she may always have a neat and tidy bedroom 😃)
She's an angel. I won't feel sorry for her. She's smart, happy, has lovely parents n she'll find her way. Lots of love.
Thank you so much she really is a lil angel
What a beautiful smart little girl. The grape thing was absolutely adorable to me! What a lucky girl to have such loving and caring parents. (Good looking too! Lol) blessings 🥰
I did a lot of these things too when I was younger and as a teenager even but I'm not autistic. So I can understand how/why it can be difficult sometimes to diagnose correctly.
Yes it can definitely be different for each Child so you didn’t make eye contact with people and didn’t turn when they called your name also ?
@@raisingautism8214 No I did. But not making eye contact or not reacting to your name isn't automatically autism. A child can just not care about listening or is just stubborn. I 'danced' when excited from when I was first walking to about age 2 or 3. I also liked putting things in a line/row or in colour order and I still do when I am bored and I'm obviously an adult now :P So I find it interesting how there can be similarities in a child's behaviour and one is diagnosed autistic and the other isn't. I wonder how doctors distiguish between autistic and not. Makes me wonder if there's a 'check list' and you need X amount of ticks before you're diagnosed as something?
Are you sure you are not though? You very well could be, it is a spectrum after all and it wasn’t until recently until it was taken seriously and adults are being diagnosed all the time now....
My daughter is similar she doesn't certain things but isn't autistic
@@meghanh2511 have you gone to get a diagnosis?
There is a “checklist”
And most of the times these diagnoses come from these “ticks” interfering with the child’s life
For example
Not listen when their name is being called, this is extremely dangerous.
Not noticing/caring when someone is walking into the room, also dangerous.
Going to the same aisle and of the same store and doing the same thing each and everytime.
Also autism is in a huge spectrum hence the puzzle piece 🧩 that is usually associated with it ❤️
Such a beautiful little lady. Thank you for sharing for those of us who may not know what’s going on with our little ones
I saw a lot of these in the early years with my daughter too.
This is so wonderful that you have this channel and are helping others to be more informed and helping to support other families this way. Emma is so lucky to have you both as parents - it is so evident through your videos the love and care you have provided for her. I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to add a little sidenote: I am a child care specialist, ages zero to three specifically and I wanted to note to other parents a lot of what Emma displays *can* also be characteristic of normal toddler behaviour, much like you already suggested. Toddlers love repetition, and they have a strong sense of order and you will often find toddlers stacking things or lining them up. Toddlers note tiny details in objects and they love sensorial objects, such as wood chips or sand to explore. I think what differs - and correct me if I am wrong - is the obsession paired with the stimming behaviours that you see. I just want to put parents at ease who may see one or two of these behaviours in their young child and think that they may need to have an assessment done. Rest assured, these behaviours on their own can be normal. Always observe and keep track of what you see in your child. Remain open and in close conversation with your paediatrician should you ever have questions. You guys are helping so many families with your videos! I wish you all the best
Yes I agree that’s why at 1st we didn’t know she had autism because all these behaviors can be completely normal for kids her age it’s just she was definitely intense with what she did
That’s why we wanted a second opinion 🙏 thank you so much for this msg
I have 6-year-old twin boys and they both fall under the autism spectrum so I can definitely relate to this. One of my twins definitely loves to stack the other not so much. One talks anlot more than the other, so they are very different.
By the way, i’m not trying to be like other people who insinuate that you guys are making this up, but I think I can understand why they do. Because some of the things mentioned in this video are also things that some typical kids also do so I see why people think that way. But you definitely know your kids better so don’t listen to them. You do you and what’s best for your kids 😊
Wow this is so interesting and helpful. I think the footage makes it easier to understand as well. I’ve seen parents with children on the spectrum say “my son was lining things up” and I wasn’t sure what that looked like (because all toddlers line things up at some point)..this helped me to understand. Thank you for being so transparent and honest about this. I know this will help other parents/nannies/babysitters. She is adorable! ❤️
Thank you so much for making these videos My son was diagnosed in August but I was in denial for a long time All the signs that you’ve shown my son was doing for a long time But I didn’t want to see it Plus my sons father would fight with me every chance because he did want to believe it He has finally come to terms with it It’s still hard I’m definitely more in tune with my sons quarks then he is My son is definitely such a loving little boy He loves to hug and kiss and cuddle and it is the best thing in the world You have a beautiful family Glad I found your channel 💙
Thank you so much alicia same here it took us a while to come to terms with it and honestly sometimes I still have a hard time dealing with it but we are strong and our kiddos are perfect just the way they are 💕
Oh my goodness I came across this video because my youngest was just diagnosed BUT his sister is 15 and also autistic and watching this just brought back so many memories of HER soooo much like your daughter.
Beautiful minds.
My daughter is 15 and absolutely amazing despite her struggles.
I bet she is a beautiful your lady how old is your youngest just diagnosed?
My youngest son coordinated all toys , food, etc and he's brilliant 23 y/o I pray for Emma
She is a genius actually , exceptional
Blessings to Emma from the UK...lovely little girl. My grandson is showing signs...but...we are working with him on a daily basis he is an adorable 18 month toddler. Just to let everyone know Autism is special..it shows immense cleverness..look at this lady she has autism you would not know..one of the characteristics is photographic memory how cool is that? Mary Temple Grandin is a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. She is a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and an autism spokesperson. ☺
That’s amazing thank you so much for sharing