EARLY AUTISM SIGNS IN OUR DAUGHTER | 2 YEARS OLD
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In today’s video we go through Early Autism signs/traits that we saw in our daughter Charlotte that ultimately led us to getting her assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Please note every child on the spectrum is different, if you are concerned about your child please take them to your local clinic or paediatrician to express your concerns.
Charlotte has recently been diagnosed with Autism - level 2 social and level 3 behavioural. Please also consider that some of these “signs” could be considered as neurotypical behaviours for a toddler.
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Please don't stop sharing. People on the internet have a lot of opinions but you're helping the majority. They might not comment. And the people that have differing opinions might. But youre helping the other majority so thank you.
Hi Haley, thank you so much for your beautiful comment! I am planning on uploading a new video soon. William has been struggling at school, so that has become my priority for the moment. However, I do have content ready to edit it just been hard finding the time. Is there anything that you would like to request? xx Thank you again for your lovely comment! It really brings me so much happiness receiving these nice comments knowing I am helping others! xx
I cried you are such a strong mom and your babies are adorable!! The doggies too!
What an amazing and strong mother you are. Thank you for sharing this incredibly informative video.
What a beautiful little girl!
She is absolutely darling. Best of luck with your family and your unique journey.
This video is awesome and I'm glad you made it. Watching your daughter in this was just like watching my kids when they were that age. Their little sister from a different mom is also possibly on the spectrum and I'm trying to help her mom understand the signs and symptoms so that she can take the right course of action
Thank you for sharing and being a calm honest voice about your daughters symptoms. I had an evaluation for my 2 year old today who has a severe speech delay and it was just surreal because I realized how much we reframed her interests and style of play in a way that never occurred to me were atypical. It’s a lot to digest and we will get results on Friday but thank you for sharing I will subscribe.
Hi Cynthia, Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! How did you go with your daughters assessment? Thinking of you and your family xx
I have a granddaughter who is 20 months old and her speech is delayed and my daughter is trying not to believe she could have this. She has some of the same symptoms but not all. Her pediatrician says wait until 24 months. It is so heartbreaking to see her regression. Hope she is not that bad. Will like some advice. Thank you. Carla
@Wesley Hinson how is your child now.i also grandma
@Wesley Hinson good.thank you for sharing.
Hi. I have similar story, a girl. How is your daughter doing now? I would love to share if you would like. We reframed interests too and it all seems typical but it is not. How did your results go initially? Best wishes, east coast USA
Hello! My son was diagnosed a few days ago, and before he was diagnosed I watched this video and realized that my 2 year old does almost all of the same things to the point I teared up! (especially her walking around with her two baby dolls because he does the exact same thing!!) I just want to say thank you for posting this. It's comforting to see other moms going through the same thing. It pulled on my heart strings looking at the stressed face of a mama just trying to dress her child. I'm also in the process of putting together my own video like this. :) Would you mind sharing what editor you used to add the music and video sound like that?
Everything in this video is normal and they shouldn’t even be ethically allowed to diagnose at 2.
Thank you for sharing! You are very brave to share, not everyone is kind but you must be a strong woman. I work at a special school and my students have an intellectual impairment paired with other conditions, often autism. You would be amazed how many therapists miss and skip signs. Even in educated circles it can be overlooked. I have had a guidance officer tell me that kids do not belong in our school because they could memorise books, score high on an iq test with visual cues, say the days of the week, months or the year in order , count to 100 and sing the alphabet. Phenomenal memory is another sign that is often misread. Looking forward to sharing in your journey and watching your beautiful children grow. How lucky they are that you have sort help and can now receive early intervention.
Hi Millie, Thank you so much for this beautiful message!! I am passionate about creating a community that is a safe space for everyone! In the beginning of our journey I felt very alone and didn't know what step came next. You get the diagnosis and then basically have to figure the rest out on your own. It's unfortunate and very heartbreaking that so many children go undiagnosed and have to learn to manage on their own. My husband was diagnosed as an adult and it is very hard for him to seek out help as an adult. Early intervention is key and its so important that families reach out and ask questions and to advocate for their children. I'm so thankful you reached out with your message today! You are so very kind and thank you so much for watching! Lots of love from Australia xx
Thank you so much for sharing. My daughter (20 months) is going to speech therapy twice a week and I see some signs in her. This was really informative to a mom who doesn’t know much about autism and have been googling like crazy! Lol! Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching lovely! Speech therapy will be so good for your daughter. Early interventions really help. Your doing a wonderful job! When William was first diagnosed I did the same thing. Brought countless books and did so much reading! It is nice to be building a community of others on similar journeys. xx
@@MrsHendersonCo Do your kids talk, or are they nonverbal?
@Wesley Hinson hi what is herbs doc? Can you share me please. My daughter have all the sign and I don't know how to help her
What a beautiful video...I know you are very proud of your family...on a side note, isn't it amazing how people all of a sudden are neuropsychologists...
Hope all is well with you and yours...
This is very informative. Thank you for sharing. Your children are beautiful!
New subscriber. Thank you so much for sharing. My 2 year old son has MOST of these symptoms. I’m a first time mom so I never thought it was something for me to look out for. It just seemed like things he liked to do. When I look back now, regression started around 18 months of age. You know with everyone’s opinion like “yeah get him tested for autism” w/o them telling me more and others saying “he’ll talk when he’s ready” I was a confused mother, just trying to take it day by day with my son. We’re currently in the process of seeing a speech and OT therapist. Waiting on insurance to approve the neuro consult and recently got advice from someone to start ABA therapy. It’s a lot of stress especially waiting around and not knowing. My son is very very smart in his own ways and even tho he can’t communicate verbally yet. He tries to tell me what he wants in different ways and I understand him, maybe that’s why I just don’t see what everyone else does. Anyways, thanks again. praying and supporting everyone 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
Please stay away from ABA therapy.
Dr Oyalo herbs is really helpful, and have helped my son improve with his speech and social skill complete. My son now responds to name, his aggressive behavior has stoped completely and he now sings and says what he want.
This was like watching my own child, same mannerisms - everything. Had eye contact too and spoke well superficially.... Her problems grew worse as she got older and couldn’t cope in school by 8, misunderstood by teachers, me and our family. Diagnosed at 12 after over 3 years of very poor mental health- now in specialist provision and beginning to thrive. I understand her so much more, the diagnosis makes sense and I wish I’d realised earlier. Girls present very differently. There’s nothing wrong with a label - it’s helping my girl be fine with who she is and why she’s like it.
You have done exactly the right thing and will be able to hopefully avoid the trauma, endless meltdowns and judgements from others about her behaviour.
Stay strong Mrs H. You got this xxx
The Specialist team said they knew without a doubt she was on the spectrum, it was obvious to them. Professionals know and indeed tans the signs- I’m an experienced additional needs teacher and I missed them- girls are more difficult to pick up.
Hi Roo Roo thank you so much for sharing your story. It really does give me hope that all of the early interventions we are doing with our children will help them down the track. It is very easy to miss girls signs like you said because most of the data and studies is based off boys with Autism. I am so thankful your daughter was able to receive her diagnosis and you are all now getting support to help her thrive. Your words truly give me hope. Thank you and God Bless you and your beautiful family xxx
@Wesley Hinson what is doc herbs? Can you tell me please. My daughter got all the sign and I am so stressed. I feel like my wold is falling apart.
As a mom of an autistic daughter I dont think labels are bad. Labeling the situation helps you understand what you are facing and more so what your child is facing as well as how to help them. I never once discussed my daughter with her school. Her quirks are social now and I didnt want her treated differently. She was an honors student. I stepped back and let her do things her way and only interceded with help now and then. She earned all As. Got college scholarship. Honors student in college. Great work history. Her employer didnt want her to leave when she got her Masters degree! Shed been with them since she as 17. Im very proud shes working to her full potential.
i just saw your comment in 2023, how is your daughter doing? I care. I have similar situations and history here! Also a girl. Best wishes from the east coast of USA.
She is so incredibly cute! Just lovely!
Thank you so much Paige! Lots of love from Australia x
Charlotte is so beautiful and sweet! God Bless her and your family! 🙏🏼💓
Thank you so much for connecting with us!
Lovely little girl. All the best to her and you all!
You are extremely patient and kind and an amazing mother and I’m sorry for all the ignorant comments you have recieved. I am a mother of four and am diagnosed with aspergers and adhd. My son got his diagnosis when he just turned three but everyone around him knew it from much earliere on. I suspect my daughter is on the spectrum as well, despite her having a lovely life (18) and being well-rounded. It’s her trying to keep up with social life though it exhaust her, her troubles in managing ordinary life skills, her obsession investment in whatever subject she finds interesting.
My son has been diagnosed with infantile autism, and he displays a lot of the same behaviours as your daughter. You know how her mind differs, you feel her emotions and react to her. My son also gives eye contact, is very cuddly and emotionel available, I could show videos which would make people react the same way they did to yours. However, people don’t see how my son never ever reaches out to other children except to make them go away, they don’t experience how he screams when other people approach us, they don’t see him obsessively play with his alphabets, numbers and countries. They don’t see how he reacts with desperation if he notices closet doors are open, all these tiny details which sum up the whole picture.
As a girl growing up with un-noticed autism, I learned to hide away, to not make myself noticable, to adapt to other girls in order to pretend to belong etc. But the world was a giant scary place to me, so watching your little girl hide triggers all these emotions in me. You are an amazing mother for seeing her. I notice you have a lot of safe spaces for her, how lucky she is!
I am sorry about how incohorent this comes out, my son is sleeping on top of me right now and I have hard time finding the right words, but I wanted to reach out before I forget:-)
All the best to you and your beautiful family, I definitely recognise her autism, and she is so lucky to have been identified so early on. I hope she will grow up and embrace who she is and will make friends who matches her inner self. I am sure you will help her do that. Thank you for making the video, love from Denmark.
Hi Christina, thank you so much for this beautiful, heartfelt message!! Truly so warming, hearing your love and support!! It's bought me to tears!! It's been hard receiving the negative comments but I know that all this means is that people don't understand it the way we do and by sharing our journey we will hopefully help people understand it from our point of view a little better.
So many things you have said Charlotte does on the daily especially if doors are opened that she likes closed. Or vis versa. I'm sorry you grew up un-diagnosed and not realising, my husband was the same and he is really struggling in life at the moment with all of the changes in routine on a daily basis and now for him being a father to two children on the spectrum is making it hard for him emotionally as a lot of things are triggering things from his childhood.
Thank you so much for all of your love! If ever you feel like you need to reach out please do! Lots of love, from Australia xx
Thank you Christina for sharing your heartfelt story.
@Wesley Hinson would love to know about the herbs/medication and your success story
This is one of the most informative videos I have seen on autism signs. Really the best
Thank you so much for your feedback! I am so happy I have been able to help share our view as parents.
She’s a cutie! Our son wasn’t diagnosed till he was a young adult. Looking at his videos as a baby, you can see signs. It was the 80’s so wasn’t very well known or discussed. Repetitive pouring of water, liked to play alone, really intensely focused on video games, ran away from me repeatedly as a toddler, did numerous dangerous things as a child. Repeated catch phrases he heard on tv. You’d say his name and he wouldn’t look up. He’s doing okay but we only wish we’d known earlier as therapy would’ve helped as he struggles with having to nteract with those beyond his immediate circle well into adulthood.
Hi Robin, thank you so much!
Right! My daughter was born in 1988 and the doctors, and my husband and mom, thought I was imagining things! I ran a daycare for ten years. I had over 250 kds through my house from infancy to six years. I knew the things she did werent in the mainstream. Thank goodness doctors know more today!
New Subscriber Here From Indiana. I was so glad that I found your channel. Your video has helped me to get a better understanding of Autism. My Grandson Zion Bentley was diagnosed as being on the spectrum . He's now 3 and a half years old. His still non verbal. But has of lately started talking more. The main word that he has spoken since he started talking some, is Nana. That's what he and his Sister call me. He's the sweetest little Boy..He chews up everything.!! His crib had to be thrown away because of how much he completely destroyed it..he has had all the same signs of Autism has your Daughter. His Little Sister has also been showing signs of Autism. Actually she has so many more signs of being Autistic than her Brother ever has. However the Dr hasn't diagnosed her yet. But we know for certain that she is. She is 2 years old now. I believe that she is definitely on a much higher spectrum than her Brother is. I really appreciate your video. It is very helpful to me. I'm learning more about Autism and Stims. It's so heartbreaking watching both of My Grandchildren have several meltdowns everyday. and people can be so cruel, when we're out in public and they get over stimulated and scream at the top of their lungs. It's so hard but I'm learning. Thank you again for your help. God Bless Y'all.
Dr Oyalo herbs is really helpful, and have helped my son improve with his speech and social skill complete. My son now responds to name, his aggressive behavior has stoped completely and he now sings and says what he want.
I’ve seen many of these behaviours over the years in my program. Throughout my 26 year career many of the things you pointed out stood out over time. Although all children do similar things, it’s the way they do them that begins to stand out. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thank you so much for your comment
@Joice Omo what herbals are those ? Interesting !
Charlotte looks like perfectly normal child. My daughter did most of those things when she was a toddler. She is 10 years old now . No issues whatsoever. Hopefully everything will be fine. Good luck :)
Thank you so much for your feedback x
i feel the same way, she seems very typical to me !! especially water play, not liking getting dressed, picking up and collecting things....very, very typical !! i hope she will be just fine !!
@@pamelajackson2383 you have to look at all the signals together . Not in isolation
@@gillmiller3702 yes, of course i know that; i am stating (a year ago) that she is very typical in many, many ways. I have no idea what her diagnosis turned out to be, many have to wait until age 6 or so, I am very familiar with this.
@@MrsHendersonCo Charlotte is a carbon copy of my granddaughter, it's quite obvious to me, she was just diagnosed with ASD at 4 years old level one or what I call Asperger syndrome which I have, at 2 years old she probably would have had a level 2 diagnosis but our knowledge of this helped us help her along.
I really don't know where I am with my 2 year old. He babbles and has said a couple of words but his speech is definitely delayed. He also flaps books especially which are clear signs but he does do so many other "normal" things. He has great eye contact, smiles a lot, responds to his name most of the time, doesn't point with a finger but his full hand, copies words we might say and copies our play most of the time, walk well, runs etc..... It's such a 50/50 and I pray to god he's ok!
Your video brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for your time in uploading it.
Hi Stef, thank you so much for opening up and sharing your sons story. That is so nice to hear about his beautiful little smile and eye contact! He sounds like a happy bubba
How is your son now? x
Some of the symptoms are normal but what I experienced to my son is poor communication and eye contact not responding to his name and not associated with other kids
Alot of people are suggesting these are just childlike behaviors, even if the diagnosis was to be wrong, putting early intervention in place will help regardless. I agree from the videos that ASD is present tho and would suspect it just from my experience with children with autism. My brother didnt have interventions or a diagnosis until he was having severe problems so i believe early interventions will at least not be causing any harm because it would have made a major difference if it hadve been managed earlier. Super happy to have come across your channel and look forward to watching more of ur videos
Thank you so much for your feedback! Everyone is entitled to their opinions. However we trust the medical professionals. We have been told that these behaviours that she displays are on the spectrum and its the way in which she does these things that is specifically autistic. And to an untrained eye it may not look like autism. However girls on the spectrum are very good at masking. I look forward to sharing more with the community and thank you so much for watching! I hope your brother is responding well to interventions and support now x
@@MrsHendersonCo i hope you didn't misunderstand my comment 😅 i agree that the behaviors displayed are ASD behaviors. Was just trying to explain that even if she wasnt ASD that if interventions that were for ASD helped her as an individual anyway there was no harm in using them since alot of people seemed to have a problem when parents believe a diagnosis in case its wrong. The worst case would be its wrong but strategies that are used for ASD help anyway so then no harm was done 😊 an incorrect diagnosis wouldnt cause much harm. As autistic myself i completely understand about masking and its one of the reasons why early diagnosis in girls specifically is super important because the more practised masking is, the more likely it goes unnoticed
@@selinahavefaith1650 oh no lovely I’m sorry if you misunderstood me 😅 I was simply agreeing with what you said and thanking you so much for your feedback! It is nice when I am able to connect with others on this platform! Thank you for opening up and sharing a bit about yourself! I know for Charlotte I didn’t want her to go undiagnosed or missed. She wouldn’t be where she is today and we wouldn’t have the supports in place that we do to assist her in learning to manage her emotions. Thank you so much for watching. Lots of love x
Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. I'm in school for social work and my goal is to advocate for children with autism. You're doing such an amazing job mom and I know your little princess will thrive perfectly in this world. Her outfits are so cute..such a fashionista 💕 God bless you 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for making this video!
What a beauty. God bless her ❤ mom you rock!
Thank you so much lovely!!! Thank you for connecting and watching our video xx
what a little doll she's gorgeous
Watching this actually triggered some memories from own childhood that I will make note of to take with should I have opportunity to get Dx myself (47 yo mother), as well as some things I’ve forgotten from my own memories from my children.
Thank you for sharing.
I cried during this video. I’m waiting to have my son evaluated but it could take months due to the waiting list. I’m a single mother and knew not to allow my son to go to daycare bc he hits and slaps himself to show is anger. I feel so defeated but I’m trying to hold it together. My son has displayed all traits for so long. Thank you for this video.
Much love to you, from another single mother who is noticing some special behaviours at 15 months.
Hi lovely, I am so sorry you're unable to get him evaluated for such a long time. Have you asked to be put on a cancelation or waiting list? Sending you so much strength and love! xx
I love that we can all connect here. Thank you for reaching out and supporting our community lovely. Much love to you xx
We’re also waiting, but in the meantime we’re also connected with Infant Toddler and Services and they give us tips on how to get her from one step to another in anything my daughter needs. You should ask your son’s pediatrician if you guys have anything like that, it might help you both more than you know!
I really appreciate that you putting the effort to make this video. My daughter has almost everything that your daughter has. I will try to schedule an autism evaluation for her soon.
Hi Helen, Thank you so much for your support! I hope you are able to get the support and answers you need with your daughter xx
@@MrsHendersonCo my son had the same , I’m so worry about him
Just wanted to follow up for those who are also worried about their little one. My little one indeed makes less eye contact than normal kiddos but she turned out to be ok. At 2 years and 9 months, her language is almost catching up. She scored a 5 on autism test and to be considered to be miled ASD you will need to score 7.
This video is amazing. Thank you so much for posting. You have a beautiful family! New subscriber here! Thanks again!
Thank you so much Julia for your kind words. Thank you for joining our tribe. Where are you watching from? 😊 xx
@@MrsHendersonCo I'm watching from the Great Lakes region. 😊
You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment xx
I dont have collected so much memories from my childhood but now I have been start my adult testing for the asper/autism traits diagnoses. Part of this I have been wondered how it might be shown early years as a girl. This video bring up some of the my memories up and it felt so familiar.
Yes it is so hard to remember things from when we are younger. Memories fade as we get older. I am so happy I have been able to help you in some way. Please if you have any requests or questions about the diagnosis process as an adult let me know. My husband was diagnosed with Autism as an adult.
@@MrsHendersonCo Thanks you kind words. My assessment process have been ongoing almost now close to two years and no info when its ending. That's why I have been watching and collecting information from my own country (quite limited availability) and abroad.
She is absolutely beautiful and precious
Thank you so much 💗
stop with this useless comments
Much like my little guy! He actually hit milestones on time until 12 months then regressed and by 14 months I knew something needed to be addressed. At 16 months we voiced concern to pediatrician, got in for testing/diagnosis at 19 months, in ABA at 23 months and he’s been in ABA almost 2 months and thriving! Our first indication (besides loss of skills) was not answering to his name. We are so proud of how far he’s come and we love to build our village with people traveling the same/similar path as us. Hugs to you all and extra love to sweet Charlotte. 💕💕💕💕💕
Oh wow that is amazing!!! It is wonderful to hear that he is responding so well to ABA therapy!! We applied for funding for ABA, however we were not given enough funding for it. In Australia it is very expensive, I think because we don't have enough trained specialists in ABA. It makes it hard as we have heard so many positive stories about it!! We still have troubles with them both not responding to their name. Our son has just started school in an Autism School, he had his first week last week and we are thrilled, could not be happier with our choice. I am so happy to hear this! I love meeting other families who are on the same/similar journeys to us!! Thank you so much for reaching out and connecting with us!! Thank you so much!! Lots of hugs back to you and your family too and extra big cuddles to your little man who is doing so well!!
Very well-done video. Thanks
Thanks for sharing what a sweet girl!
You are so kind, thank you! We are very blessed with our two children xx
Such a precious little one.
Thank you so very much! x
Thank you, this is very informative!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How in the world!? The princess looks perfectly normal!!
Thank you =) We were shocked too. But it all makes sense now.
She is! And also autistic :)
@@abelinhaTKM Thank you Alice
Autism doesn’t have a “look” and using the word “normal” can be a little hurtful to those of us with children on the spectrum, even if meant with no ill intentions. 💕
Thats what I say. Most kids do all of these behaviors
Thank you for this video. This is my daughter to a T. We are on a waitinglist to get her evaluated. Shell be 4 in less than a month
Thank You So Much This Has Inlighting Alot For Me Because Since Having Our Daughter There Are Things I don't understand and i haven't seen in my other Children.
Dr Oyalo herbs is really helpful, and have helped my son improve with his speech and social skill complete. My son now responds to name, his aggressive behavior has stoped completely and he now sings and says what he want.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING VIDEO WHICH IS HELPFUL TO NEW PARENTS.🙏
So nice of you, than you so much for your lovely feedback x
Sending you and your beautiful family lots of love. ❤️
Good video.My girl is fifteen now and she got her diagnosis only at nine.I did not have any information prior, so this video can give clues to people.
Thank you so much for watching! It is so hard for girls and the diagnosis, I've been told by a lot of therapists that we are so lucky Charlotte received an assessment and diagnosis because it could have been missed. How is your daughter going now? Have you received any support to help her in the areas she needs help with?
Thanks for sharing. I used to work with a total of 5 boys on the spectrum, one with aspergers, ages 6-9. I've just discovered that my neighbors 2 year old girl is probably quite high on the spectrum. I just met them several months ago and haven't had many longer interactions inside their home until a fews months ago. I began to see behaviours in their 24 month old that finally clicked in my brain. I knew immediately. And it's not level one. This couple also has a 5 mth old that was born at 31 weeks. I've been desperately watching as much as I can on TH-cam about 2 year olds with autism just to make sure I've got it right. And I do. The parents are clueless. They are not your typical parents who keep up with all the major milestones of their child's development. They are not bad parents of course. Just not knowledgeable. So now I have to have that very serious talk with them that is going to change their word. I'm scared. I intend to be armed with the info I found on TH-cam along with the contact info for our local branch for kids with special needs. I've been stressing over this for 2 solid days now since the light bulb came on. I also realised that while I was 'speaking' to the new 5 mth old baby in her bassinette, that I actually had a more normal conversation with her than I did the 2 year old. In fact, in hindsight, I've never had a proper playful or otherwise interaction with the 2 year old (absolutely no eye contact or interest in what is going on around her). It wasn't until I saw this same reaction to her parents, and over a 30 minute period I observed at least 10 very, very clear red flags and also recognized that I'd seen them before in her. So, long story long, Tomorrow I am having that awkward conversations and hope they are receptive. Definitely not going to sleep tonight. Thank you again for helping me verify my suspicions and providing a resource that I can pass along to my neighbors.
Cheers Mate!
She is such a beautiful little girl!
Thank you so much, we are very blessed xx
i am turning 17 next week and i only recently got my autism diagnosis and was diagnosed with adhd while a baby, i think charlotte is very lucky getting diagnosed early because it was and is very hard for me during school and at home without being diagnosed.
Your daughter is very beautiful. When she has her pacifier she reminds me of my daughter. From this video I feel so much better that im not the only one with a child that hates to have her hair washed and dried and combed.
My niece is 20 months as well, has very tightly curled hair (mixed race) and hates having it washed and combed to the point of fighting you if you try to comb it. She just recently started walking, but we don't know if it's because she was born with clubbed feet and had to wear casts from a week old for several months then boots with a spacer bar almost 24/7 or because she's on the spectrum. There are some things that make us wonder, but until she's two the drs won't evaluate her. She's working with a physical therapist now and as soon as they have a developmental therapist available she will start that as well. She doesn't talk yet, hums and "sings" to herself.
Thanks! I will be recording all of these sections for my peds. Literally my 2 year old daughter does everything in the video but line up stuff.....
Walking on toes, not responding, hair plucking...pretty much the same, but mine's a boy
I think i'll consult with psychiatrist or appropriate masters.
Thanks, its very helpful.
Your children are absolutely gorgeous!
Hi Diana, thank you so much. x
This video made me cry so hard, the music was beautiful. My daughter is 7 now and we recieved a diagnosis last December.
Sending you so much love to you and your daughter. I'm so sorry Toni, I didn't mean for this to make anyone cry. I hope you are getting the supports for your daughter. Sending a big virtual hug xx
I feel like I was watching my 27 mo old. We go in for her evaluation on Apr 1 but she is displaying so, so many identical behaviors. She is nin verbal with functional communication but does know how to pull us to what she wants. She loves water and sensory play in the sink, she flap her arms and hands constantly, she giggles and laughs in the middle of the night, she also has to have things exactly her way or she has a meltdown, she sits inside of boxes and toy bins to play all the time, she unpacks and repack things all day long and will not branch out with her food either.
So cute my daughter also do almost same ... thanks for video
Thank you so much! Aww how old is your daughter? x
You are a wonderful wonderful person mamma of two beautiful children
Hi Elise, Thank you so much! I really value your kind words xx
Very informative video... Thank you for sharing... Charlotte is so precious.
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
I have a 2 year old daughter named Charlotte who was also diagnosed with ASD. She does a lot of similar things that your daughter does as well!
Lots of love to you and your beautiful girl Charlotte!! Thank you for connecting with us!! xx
Just want to say what a beautiful little girl
As an Rn in pediatrics for 27 years, I can say that I remember when autism was a very specific group of behaviors. It seems to me that almost any child can be on the spectrum now. Alot of these behaviors are normal that children may or not display as they are developing. They outgrow them and move on. In my time autism was not something that ever improved, it remained with the child forever and no therapies helped. It was always concidered a severe diagnosis with severe prognosis. I just have to question why these behaviors are considered abnormal now. Maybe its the groups of behaviors and how long they last and do they interfere with life skils. Im still so leary about all these children labeled as autistic nowadays. Myson was ADHD, that was terrible going through that. And now he is an ICU RN. He di a fast track bachelors program in 18 months. All of those obsessive behaviors work for him now!
I don’t know the details of this particular little girl so I won’t judge but I do think a lot of children have autistic spectrum behaviors and then outgrow them. But as a special education teacher and a parent of 3 I know there are so many unexplainable different types of autism. My son, now 28, had several of these behaviors- hair twisting ( he still does occasionally when heavily focused on something), toe walking, lining up cars, trains, toys, meltdowns with touching unusual textures... As time went on, we learned to embrace his uniqueness and be as patient as possible. He said to me once while in college he may have Asbergers. I asked if he’d like to get tested- he said- No, I’m getting along just fine so no need. He graduated, has the same career for the last 4 years and lives on his own. He loves his life. And, of course, I love him.
I was questioning myself the same things you observed. It seems like nowadays everything is abnormal
thinking the same thing. Both my kids - now 29 and 31 - acted just like this - one is a CEO of a major company and other is in medicine also. Both graduated college with honors, both are extremely outgoing - both married, both parents - My son didn't walk until over a year and my daughter didn't speak until almost 3! I'm definitely not an expert, but if you knew some of the stuff my kids did, rocking, didn't respond to calling their name -potty trained late - and they were absolutely fine. Again, outgoing, intelligent, behaved, extremely popular, etc. I'm confused I guess. She just looks like a typical toddler to me.
Thank you for this! I am in no way looking down on the mama on this video as she is going by what her Doctor has told her, but a few of these "signs" of autism seem ridiculous to me! I have a sibling that was diagnosed with autism in 1995 at the age of 2. He is now 28, mute, unable to care for himself. He did not act this way as a toddler. It was more angry outbursts, inability to communicate, and developmental delays. I now have a 2 year old of my own and would never consider any of these "Autistic signs" - 99% of the 2 year olds I know play like this!
my 2 year old girl does 90% of this things... also did my 7 year old when she was a toddler
Great video! Thank you!
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Charlotte is beautiful. Looks so much like my daughter Cate
Hi Alison, thank you so much! Thanks for connecting and reaching out! I think she's pretty cute too but I might be biased =) how old is your daughter? x
Very informative video, thanks for sharing
Hi Jo, thank you so much for your feedback x
She has her pacifier just like my son does and I love it lol thank you so much for sharing your story!
My 7 yr old has a different dad and he was such a chill little guy and my 2yr old son with my husband now has been a challenge as far as behavior in public like tantrums and I had never experienced that plus he has speech delay not one word has he said and running into the door, flapping hands, tip toeing got me to thinking and I think he must be on the spectrum
He is my joy so much love ❤️
I helped my son reduce aggression and improve in speech and social skill with the help of Dr Oyalo herbal supplement I got from TH-cam here. His herbs work perfectly
thank you SOO much
my daughter has a speech delay and that's what started my research. I already have an evaluation set up but my daughter plays Exactly like yours and I feel so validated
I helped my son reduce aggression and improve in speech and social skill with the help of Dr Oyalo herbal supplement I got from TH-cam here. His herbs work perfectly
Mu daughter will be 5 years old in 2 months. I knew she was autisic ever since ahe was 2 years old. She was diagnosed a year later as being on the spectrum. She did a lot of things like your beautiful Charlotte. Trust me bath time was a nightmare to the both of us. Now Sasha enjoys it, she even lets me wash her hair and brush it and dry it without any fuss. It gets better and better as they grow up. Your Charlotte is absolutely perfect and adorable. I wish you all the best ❤
Dr Oyalo herbs is really helpful, and have helped my son improve with his speech and social skill complete. My son now responds to name, his aggressive behavior has stoped completely and he now sings and says what he want.
I have a 13 yr old step granddaughter still walking on her toes just about all the time. I seen a couple Chriopractors videos and the toe walking was mentioned as a result from booster shots. She's to young but later it suggested a 4X4 block exercise to help with this. Not sure if anything other than stretching and strengthening were involved to remedy this or not. My daughter wouldn't investigate this avenue. God be with you through this journey. Appear to be a fantastic Mother. 💝
Thank you so much for this feedback! I will seek advise from our physiotherapist in regards to this. This is great feedback and could possibly help! Thank you so much! God bless you and your family x
I just BAWLED at this because it is like watching my daughter Rosie.
Hi Cammisa, I'm sorry this made you cry! Know you always have a friend in me if ever you feel you need someone to talk too. Rosie is a beautiful name xx
Did you get Rosie a diagnosis? If so how did it go?
@@DhumbleVibes Yes I did. She is on the spectrum. She has made LEAPS and BOUNDS of progress since my initial comment, via the help of speech therapy. I don't want to "correct" her autism, I just want to make it easier for her to communicate, and honestly just keeping that in mind really helps.
@@MrsHendersonCo Thank you. It was a bit of a happy cry, just knowing that someone else had a precious baby girl like mine.
Thank you so much for this video,she is adorable🥰 My boy has a 18 month and I notice so many in common so i will go check. Also he doesn't like when I wanna hold him. I wish you all best. Greetings from Croatia
Hi Melanie, thank you so much for reaching out. I hope you're able to get some medical advice. All the best, it isn't an easy process. Thinking of you and your little man! Lots of love back from Australia xx
I know you know this, but your daughter is perfect regardless of her being autistic or not
Thank you so much, very true! It's very rare we are given such a beautiful compliment, people can be very judging at times and it's hard trying to explain that at the grocery store its a sensory overload not naughty behaviour. Thank you
@Wesley Hinson
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Very informative 💕🙏🏾
Thanks for sharing this video and experience. How has your daughter progressed since you posted this? Also, did she show speech delay? She is so cute and beautiful.
Hi JS, thank you so much. I feel like I am getting this question a lot and should probably do an update video. She was diagnosed with a delay in her speech. We are yet to have a follow up assessment to check her progress. However, as a mothers perspective I feel like she has really grown a lot since this. She is almost 4 now and we have been doing lots of speech, OT and group therapies and they are all really helping.
@Joice Omo what is doc herbs? Please tell me my daughter have all the sign and I don't know what to do.
So beautyful children👍🏽
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment x
Thank you so much for sharing it really helps me to see similar things my daughter does shes 20 months. 🥰🥰🥰 your daughter is beautiful.
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! xx
I have a hard time seeing how any of this is not normal! seems like a happy normal kid to me:)
Thank you for sharing - we are currently documenting our son for his apt with pediatrician
Oh all the best with your appointment!! Documenting everything really does help with the assessment process. Thinking of you and your son! xx
I have a 3 year old autistic son and he did/does almost all of these. Picky eating is so challenging because it is paired with so many additional restrictive preferences.
Hi Tiffany, Thank you for sharing your story. Picky eating is very challenging I am hearing you. Do you have any suggestions on encouraging new types of foods? Charlotte struggles a lot with the sensory aspect of fussy eating. x
Wesley Hinson Autism is not something you simply “cure” and not with herbs. Please don’t spread misinformation.
Hello, and thank you so much for this video! I’ve just recently discovered that I most likely have ADHD, (I’m waiting for my diagnosis appointment), but I have also been looking into the possibility that I may also have mild autism because of certain behaviors that ADHD doesn’t necessarily explain that are displayed in people with ASD. I have also noticed that my 2 year old daughter shares a lot of the ADHD and possible ASD behaviors that I have and has some others as well that are commonly displayed in children with ASD, some that I had as a child and some that I don’t know if I did or not, and many of them were the same as what you showed in your video. So I appreciate you sharing this since it can be harder to always recognize or move forward talking about diagnoses when the child is that young. My daughter will be two and a half next month and still only says “Momma” or just “Ma” sounds when she tries to copy what I say but she talks all day long in baby babble or her own language. She also toe walks, will play with water for the entire day if I let her, will play in a very repetitive way (pouring things back and forth between containers or the table, lining things up, will watch the same thing over and over again, extremely picky eating, which I also was when I was young), has meltdowns if things aren’t a certain way, etc. So I just can’t say enough how much I appreciate you sharing this because it’s such a comfort to see her behaviors in other children so that I can be better equipped to figuring out better ways to help her. Thank you and I wish your beautiful beautiful babies and family the very best! 💕
I would say that I was concerned that my son wasn't talking at 24 months other than saying momma, dada, and banana. Now, he is 28 months. He is talking in sentences. He can count to 12. He also knows most of his ABC's. So when someone starting thinking, my child might have ASD because he is not saying 50 words at the age of 24 months. Children develop at different rates. I am so thankful that I did not get him evaluated.
A child needs to fulfill a whole list of different criteria to be diagnosed with ASD, lack of language is only one of them!
Parents who've been through it know it well!
My son is 24 months and not saying a word. I'm worried of course. Did you do anything specific to help your child to talk?
Hi Ana, Thank you for your insight. x
Hi Saniya, I would definitely speak to your Dr or a medical professional about your concerns. We started with Speech therapy based on the Hanen method. All the best xx
@@MrsHendersonCo He was evaluated and he is now talking in sentences.
These comments are insane. Y’all clearly don’t understand autism and it shows. Yes these are all normal toddler things but they can also be concerning when paired with other symptoms (like not answering to their name, not pointing, lack of joint attention, etc . Who are y’all to tell this mom that everything is fine ?
Thank you so much lovely!!! Lots of love from Australia x
My friend's son also diagnosis autism. I saw many signs from really early of his life. When the boy was 17 months I suspected and confirmed myself he is autism but noone noone believe me while I googled every single nights in 8 months and finally she checked up when he was 24 months. I feel sorry for her as she doesn't have knowledge. Even now he has many therapist but it's hard still for her. As she is single mom, father of her son left them since she was pregnant.
Oh this must be so hard for her. Sometimes it isn’t easy for parents to see the signs. Sending lots of love to your friend
She is adorable 🥰 such a cutie pie
Thank you so much for making this video xx
Thank you so much for your feedback! Truly appreciate it xx
Thank you so much for sharing, it brings me comfort because our daugher is clearly on the spectrum and does/dislikes some of those things as well. She’s now 4 1/2, we’ve started OT (which she loves!) and we are seeking out a diagnosis. We are having toileting issues, rigid way of thinking, very routine oriented, doesn’t like changes, trouble w eye contact, focusing/following directions can be a challenge, not responding to her name, and emotional outbursts. She’s highly verbal which we know we are lucky. Yet what makes me feel like I’m going CRAZY is when people close to us - friends and family - have told me “I don’t see it, I don’t think she’s on the spectrum.” But my husband and I know our daughter. It’s especially noticeable now that our son is nearly 2, we see such a difference in how he relates to and responds to us and the world compared to my daugher, even at this early age. Some days I feel so overwhelmed and alone. We need a parents of ASD children support group! Will definitely be subscribing to your channel🙂
Hi lovely, thank you so much for sharing your journey. I'm so happy to hear that she loves her OT. It makes such a difference when they enjoy going to therapy! Oh lovely I'm so sorry its so hard on you. It's so easy for people to jump to conclusions and make comments when they really have no understanding of it at all. It's very much the same with hubby and I, so many people say wow the kids are doing great, but they might see them for a 5min quick conversation they don't see them 24 hours a day. Please don't feel like you are crazy at all, mum and dad know their children best xx Thank you so much! Maybe I should create a support group on FB or something xx Sending lots of love to you and your beautiful family xx
@@MrsHendersonCo a FB support group would be amazing!🤩 thanks for your reply.❤️
I did a lot of these these things also and I recently discovered that I'm autistic. I'm hoping to get an evaluation soon.
My son does all of these as well. They just diagnosed him this Monday. We're going in for a follow up to see what's next.
Thank you Dr Oyalo for healing my son from autism. And I want to share about him to every one
His herbs has made my son verbal and Improve in social skills
Thank you for sharing this video. How is she now?
Thank you for the insight I have a daughter turn 3yrs this November 20. Upto now no established speech no mum or dad occasionally would call dad as papa or when we count she respons 2 then she starts laughing. She does play with other siblings well and she will engage in playing with the sister, she does not like her hair washed it's a strange, she walks on her toes although these days not so much. She used to eat paper although these day it has gone done. She us now see a therapist after being on a waiting list for more than 6 month when I reported to the doctor they told me she didn't qualify as they rake up to children up to the age of 2yrs 4months. I hope the therapy will help.
I’m a grandmother with an 19, almost 20 month old, who I suspect may be on the spectrum. He does a few of the things Charlotte does, the spinning, flapping & not responding to his name. He also doesn’t point, wave or clap. Along with not speaking. He says mum & da da as well as a couple other single words. It’s the waiting around thinking oh it’s just normal toddler behavior/speech delay & it not be. From everything I’ve read. Time is crucial in getting the speech and occupational therapy to help them. Waiting until where in the US, some states you can’t even get a diagnosis until age 5 terrifies me. All that time lost in helping him. It’s so scary. I want this to be just toddler behavior, I pray daily that’s all it is, but am I hurting him by just ignoring what may really be autism? That’s the most heartbreaking thing to think of, me causing harm when I could/should be helping him. 🥺
Thank you for reaching out. I am so sorry that you have to wait till the child is 5 in the US. I wasn't aware of this. Is this through a specialist paediatrician? If you are at all feeling worried/concerned definitely bring up your concerns with the developmental nurse/dr at your next appointment. Even if you are able to document some of these things and showing them can really help the dr to see exactly what it is you are describing to them. I hope this helps and sending you lots of love to your beautiful family. xx
We are all different but same in God's eye. So beautiful wish her wonderful life.
Hi Samuel, thank you so much for your beautiful words.
She’s so stinking cute!!! Thanks for sharing :)
Aww thank you so much!
These videos remind me so much of my 5yo at this age. I have been looking at a lot lately of the ages between 6 months and 2.5 and cannot believe how I did not realize that she literally never answered me I was talking to her, was bally. Playful but no interaction with me. But because she made eye contact and smiled if played with like "I'm going to get you" and tickle at 1 she would run off laughing.
She would just play and I call her name. talk to her. It's so obvious in my videos but i didnt see it although i knew what sensory issues were. She was in OT from 5 months old. At 10months old was diagnosed with a Sensory processing disorder but i kept being told it doesn't mean autism. She had other health issues that I feel covered some of the behaviours but by 18 months old it was obvious. Except to the therapists and a ton of doctors uneducated in girls
She did this packing and unpacking ALL DAY LONG from about 15 months old (didnt sit until 14 months so she was delayed) 24-26months
But because she was in an intensive PT and OT program from month's old twice a week...the signs most see she learned thriugh therapy. Learned to wave. Learned to play WITH me but really simply copied what she seen. She did learn to look more at us but never did we force it and even at 5 will quickly break eye contact and I will never try to change that if she feels uncomfortable
She didnt talk until 2 but took off. She started playing with dolls but not truly playing. She would run back and forth over 75-100 times from the kitchen to the couch to slam into it.
Extreme meltdowns if she got hurt, unexpected touches or loud sounds from 10 ish months. which at that time she was just army crawling and would repeatedly bang her head on the ground. Which continued until 3yo with the banging her head.
Most doctor's kept saying it's normalaand for attention but she didn't want attention. she did it when hurt orbtouched or whatever. She would go to another room to do it as she knew in stopped her. As soon as any doctor seen it they agreed that was more to feel the pain and shes overwhelmed
Food was a huge issue. severe oral aversions that were blamed on medical issues and that also hid that aspect. Shes gtube fed since infancy and is making progress now with years of feeding therapy to tolerate soft foods
Almost all things listed are not now seen..her signs of autism just have changed as she got older. She has adhd as well which is very common to have both
She has ana amazing imaginative play skills now. Amazing. Lots of anxiety with kids and socially but is doing well.
I just realised I like to pack and unpack things too lol. cute girl you have there!
Thank you 😊❤️
She is beautiful, she is a star child, who came to the earth with so much light and love to share. I send love through to you as a parent bc with it it has many challenges, blessings and lessons.
Lorie Ladd and some other lightworks share more about this spiritual perspective... our children are here to teach us so much. If your inclined to search on TH-cam.
Much love x
Hi Amber, Thank you so much!! Your words are so beautiful and fills my heart with joy to read them!! You are such a kind soul!! Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing I will definitely look her up!! Lots of love back xo
Just reading through the comments I understand both sides. My son is 2 and there’s a lot of behaviours you have included in the video to your doctor that would be deemed as normal toddler behaviours, that’s not to say she isn’t on the spectrum but there are a a fair few my son does and his speech is fantastic so I wouldn’t necessarily deem them as Autistic traits. I have a nephew is ADHD and Autistic and he really struggles with noises, he won’t be in a room full of people, he hides under his desk at school if it’s too loud, he never talks or answers to his name unless he wants something, he struggles socially and would never cuddle or show affection, he is happiest on his own and he has had so many adjustments to sleep, he doesn’t function as an average person would and it’s completely obvious. Again I’m not saying your daughter isn’t autistic I just find a lot of the evidence used is toddler behaviour and if anything it would cause worry in mums, even myself watching I was like Noah does that... yet I know he’s ok but it plants that in your mind. I’m so for autism awareness and behaviours but perhaps using ones that are totally out of the norm for a child her age would be more informative.
Thank you so much for your feedback! Very insightful into what I can share with my audience.
Please don't stop sharing what could be perceived as normal toddler behavior. It helps the majority.
@@haleyreneepate it’s not that I was saying she shouldn’t share but to mention that certain things are normal toddler behaviour is useful
@@Tg-oh5nx very well said
that is the thing with ASD. It can have lots of behaviors that can show in normal kids - but to diagnose autism the child also have to show problems with social behavior - and not only in speech. The child can speek normally but the problem will be that he won't know or understand proper behavior - like he will laugh when some one cries. So the important thing is to get to a good specialist that knows how to work with young children. In my opinion - i rather have my child diagnosed early even if by mistake so she would reseave every help she can - and to have the diagnose changed later - then not to diagnose at all and loose time.
Charlotte your an angel. 💕
Actually in about an hour my 2 year old has an Autism evaluation. This just helped me notice that the sitting in the corner behind the computer chair could very well be another symptom.. along with the shuddering (and thanks for helping me put a name to it.. I had no idea how to explain it haha)
Hi Allysa, I hope the evaluation went well. It always such a nerve-wracking process! Thank you so much for connecting xx
How did it go
Hey! How did the autism evaluation go? I am looking for information on what they look at specifically.
@Wesley Hinson I have since learned I’m autistic as well and I’ve learned a lot since. So.. I’d like to point out your child isn’t suffering from anything other than suffering from this very toxic mindset around his neurotype. Also it isn’t curable nor is it something that needs cured. Your child is still autistic. Always will be. If he appears “less autistic” that’s either because he’s been traumatized into masking or he is in a really accommodating environment where he isn’t feeling unsupported and dysregulated.
Thank you for this! My 3 year old daughter is being evaluated and I keep doubting myself in requesting it. I saw this video and it might as well be my own kiddo. Every single thing was the same. It makes me feel better about requesting an evaluation.
Dr Oyalo herbs is really helpful, and have helped my son improve with his speech and social skill complete. My son now responds to name, his aggressive behavior has stoped completely and he now sings and says what he want.