My man. This sentence is something I hope people will think of, when they think of me. Just meeting people where they are. I'm not that good at that though. But I'll try.
This is one intelligent kid. I bet he likes to pull things apart, then work out how to put it back together again as my son did. He’s a champion. My son was diagnosed having an Autistic spectrum at 3, he was very hyperactive with repetitive behaviour such as OCD, and he was in his own world exploring and solving, not very social with other children, he required teacher aids at school, he was also positive and a good learner. Today he’s 27 and works for a head office firm on computers, he’s a genius with math and numbers. The sky’s the limit for Autistic kids and kids with special needs, he will be a big achiever 😊❤
I would love to be Jon's friend, and I think I would understand him better than a lot of people because I actually have Autism and I know a lot of people who also have autism.
I love that he ends the video with “many more years of friendship” as if he didn’t just get teacherzoned 🍎🤣🍏 What a wonderful video and relationship. Jon, his parents, and Chris are absolutely delightful! 💖
This is the first video I watched of sbsk a little over a year ago. It was an amazing introduction into this beautiful community. I'm so glad that the comments are back, i've always wanted to comment on these videos and I know you've worked so hard for so long to get the comments back and now that there back it's truly an amazing feeling
I'm always blown away by the parents in these videos. Their honesty and love for their kids are so inspiring. As a late diagnosed ASD who grew up with authroitian parents, I frequently get jealous of kids who have such accepting and understanding parents
I agree, I have ASD and my parents were mentally abusive which to me is the worst abuse anyone could face. I agree I get jealous too, but now I’m in 12th Grade and living with my Aunt and Nana and have better time with them.
Awww, this is so wonderful to see you getting to connect with a student you've had. His mom is so full of knowledge and insights too, especially about the investment aspect. This is good to know, being someone who works with and wants to build connections with kids with autism. They might not always externally reciprocate in the way that neurotypical people would expect them to, but that doesn't necessarily mean they don't want to connect.
It was so wonderful watching you interview a kid you've had a yearslong relationship with! Just seeing the way he lit up being with his old teacher was great and made me smile 😊
Bless him, he feels the need to have friends though he's most likely to be perfectly happy on his own. Outside pressure does this. So long as people are nearby (but not too close) I'd guess that would work.
I love him ❤ My son Lincoln had autism , This video brought back lots of memories , He is for ever in my heart ❤ You are wonderful Chris 💙 Love from Perth Western Australia, Australia 🇦🇺
@@ricarleiteyou can’t ‘cure’ autism…it is a lifelong disorder that some people have. The person can learn coping strategies/adjustment strategies etc to help them live life more smoothly and with less frustrations or anxieties but there is no ‘cure’. Nor is there any need for a fix or a ‘cure’
One of the BEST Episodes ever❣️Love Jon & his Mum! Reminds me of my son Jack & myself.♥️ it’s SO hard at times, much more difficult than I would EVER have imagined, but having adhd, asd, ocd, anxiety, etc, myself, helps me understand my kids(2/6 are asd,adhd, Tourette’s, etc), and even though I’m super duper tired much of the time, I CHOSE to be a Mum & knew God would give me the kids who needed me & whom I needed to raise.❣️I’d never EVER trade our Jack for anything!♥️
When they were talking about Chris being an old teacher I thought “oh cool Chris got him to use his imagination” but then the end when Chris says he was really Jon’s teacher in 2012 and there was a picture of young Chris and Jon :’) MY HEART
Him being able to understand or imagine better with a physical representation of the scenario is very relatable to me. These videos are helping me open my eyes and is helping me see things i have never seen before!
Lol. I loved the look mom gave when she said teenagers can be challenging (meaning in the typical way teens can be). Anyway, Jon is a beautiful boy and I wish him LOTS of friends and happiness!
My grandson is autistic and would love to have a friend . Especially to play online games with .It's heartbreaking to watch . More so because he doesn't understand why the kids won't be friends. We see the beautiful and generous side to these kids but young teens won't look. It breaks my heart when he cries because his sister's have friends and he doesn't. It's a sad thing when all you want as a young male teen is a friend. There are no places for kids with autism where they live to find someone to connect with. It's a heartbreaking thing to watch their life go by without the chance for a friend , someone to relate to each other. Hopefully your son gets that chance.
I have autism too don't let anyone bring you down buddy keep smiling and talk about blues clues i talk about full house and the beach boys all the time
Jon, you are amazing!!! This video is truly beautiful, and I'm so glad to have seen it. I actually met Jon years back in a summer camp and have talked with him before (I'm about his age). He is as wonderful and friendly of a person and more, as shown in this video. I haven't seen him often; I hope he still lives in my area. I've always wanted to meet him again, and after seeing this, I want to more than ever! I'm not officially diagnosed yet, but I have come to understand that I'm more than likely autistic, and I understand Jon and his struggles with making friends. I would love to meet him again and be his friend! Thank you, Chris, for making this video, and I love to see that you also know him! What a small world! He is truly a great kid!
Jon is a smart, intelligent, and good-natured young man who knows how to express himself well. I have a nephew (now 26; my next older brother's second born son) whose mannerisms are not unlike his. He is also fun-loving and quite funny in his own right which I find very encouraging about those dealing/living with various kinds of challenges, and his smile and laughter are strong attributes as well. I wonder if he is an only child or has siblings older or younger than he and if the latter if they are all NT. The older brother of said nephew of mine, 32 this month, is profoundly autistic and the parents are actively involved in their community in the midwestern U.S. supporting him and others who present with serious mental/developmental challenges that will usually require lifelong attention (my brother and his wife are approaching their middle 60's now and were married 37 years ago just after I turned 20). I trust that his folks continue to hold fast as he embarks upon adulthood and would hope and pray that he can make a good life for himself as he grows and matures.
Such a terrific kid. I love the way he expresses himself. He's so literal. I love that about him. If you knew that was his nature, he'd be so great to interact with but I can see how you'd have to not take his comments personally. I really hope that he grows up happy.
I love him. I have a little boy who's in the Aspire spectrum and he has the hardest time making friends. He's picked on so much at school because he's different. There's times that he doesn't want to go. The majority of the time the teachers are good to him. There's been a couple that are worse than the kids to him. I love when someone can see a person like this and love them for exactly who they are. This world is hard enough. We need to love on each other and teach others. I wouldn't trade my son for the world.
I would love to hear an update about Jon. Has he made a few friends who accept him for who he is? Is he happy and doing things that make him feel positive and fulfilled? I hope he's doing ok & his loving parents too!
It was so emotional when Jon said « I want to be you » « a teacher ». I am also teacher and working with autistic students, it has always been an awesome and wonderful adventure. Thank you for sharing so much joy and happiness ❤️
I think part of what makes you awesome is your unique way of putting things, for example "indeed" instead of the usual "yes." It makes you so interesting to listen to.
Jon, your way of speaking is amazing. You are so outspoken. Nothing can trick you into not your point of view or way of thinking. I feel it through out the interview. This honesty is such a treasure.
We often talk about how parents can help their kids on the spectrum but even before my oldest was diagnosed and with youngest (neurotypical), I taught them to be friendly with kids of all backgrounds, abilities, etc. I never forced them but I think if more parents would teach their kids to be friendlier and kinder, the playground would be a better place. My oldest has friends because his friends are very caring, which absolutely can be also be attributed to their upbringing. You don't need to be best friends with everyone but we need to be kind. Jon appears to have patient, positive parents who know how to persevere through the tough times and look for different ways to develop his strengths.
I am an autistic adult with ocd (and several other conditions as well). I go to this video when I’m having a rough time (like today) because it brings me so much joy and a sense of belonging. I love when he says “I am special and so are you and so is everyone.”
When you have a autistic child in your life like I have, (my granddaughter son) I love him so much and I think when he becomes a teenager how is going to be for him, I wish that people would see the loving child that he is ❤
Oh wow so I just realized how important that I am to other people… because your comment made me realize even my struggles with my Autism I still make other people happy if that makes sense sorry I can’t type right sometimes
This video gave me so much hope. I have a 2 year old autistic child and it's not easy but this video showed me that I need to invest my time, love and resources in to my son early on. What an amazing young man Jon is.
He such a attractive teen, quiet bright. Amazing smile. his life would be a lot easlier if he didnt have all these other issues. lovely parents!!. Adventure is a perfect word mom said. That goes for all parents of teens. My child is mentally bright/normal but has had some medical issues for a few years now and it's been exhursting if truth was told.
the mom is so sweet and kind ! really wish she reads these positive comments ! jon is serotonin ! wish the family well, btw i'll love to be jon's friend ! i promise there are still teens who love blue clues and want to be his friend ~ ^_^ ♡
Jon is a hoot! He reminds me of my oldest Grandson in so many ways! My grandson has Aspergers's, as does his Dad (my oldest Son). I have Tourette's Syndrome, as well as Aspergers.
Can this young man ever live on his own someday? What he said about his mom I agree. He seems to have a better connection with his dad. She obsesses about it where dad accepts it unconditionally. That teacher is terrific
I’m still laughing at the end of this video lol! I think you are friends. I love this kid! He’s so expressive. His parents are raising a smart child…a very positive teenager.
I have also trouble accepting a former teacher as a friend . A teacher for me is one you look up to and not a friend even if he’s no longer a teacher. But Chris makes everyone feels as a friend regardless.
This means something different knowing my best friend has autism and for the record they are the kindest sweetest people in the world and they won’t judge you like everyone else they understand everything they might just have a different way of showing it but they are people too are they are more amazing than you can ever imagine
This has been so uplifting! I would love to be his friend because I also live with autism and blues clues is my all time favorite. I also struggled with making friends back from elementary to high school. What a sweet boy! ❤
He has a diagnosis of all the things my 10 yr old has too. He speaks a lil better but probably because he's older. My girl even loves blues clues and video games lol. It's interesting seeing someone just like her.
He broke my heart when asked if he could have 1 wish and replied "i dont want to be alone at the water park"... As a mom of a high functioning autistic son, i say ALL kids deserve friends....
As someone who works with special needs children, it’s the most beautiful experience. I love how the parents light up with joy too! He seems “normal” to me!
In the beginning when he laughed and Chris asked if he’s thinking about the show, that reminded me so much of my son. He’ll randomly burst out laughing and I know he’s thinking about paw patrol 🥰
he has a really nice voice tbh. might he benefit from some online friends? as another autistic person who likes to go off by myself, sometimes I like to socialize by just being near someone/knowing theyre around, and also sometimes i'm lonely but actually going through the work of interacting is too much energy (like feeling dirty and wanting a shower but not being up to taking one). talking to people online (even if I met them in person) helps a LOT w/that, bc I know I can send them a picture/meme/message and then walk away, and that I can come back to a picture/meme/message w/out having to be attentive and spend a lot of energy.
hi Jon im isabella im a 20 year old who has autism anxiety and some hyperactive issues im also an opera singer in my second year studying a bachelor of music I also have a favourite thing beethoven just like your love for blues clues I just want to say ill be your friend Jon your a great kid and I think blues clues is pretty cool keep being you your wonderful
I'm tearing up watching him. I grew up with undiagnosed ASD (Asperger's). I was a lot like him when I was young but I didn't notice it until I was diagnosed and then reflected on my childhood. It breaks me when these kids just say something about wanting to be normal or be able to fit in. I would cry to my mother that I couldn't fit in no matter how much I tried but I could never put my finger on why. I would always say that it felt like there was a class in school that I missed but everyone else was there. Like there was some piece of information they all got but I wasn't included. That's still the best way I can describe it. I feel bad for them because I know what they are going to have to deal with after they get out of a controlled setting. Hopefully the world is nicer to them. It's not an enjoyable existence.
Honestly this boy seems so smart to me, his sentences work like a mathematic structure if you imagine that he for example puts in informations that he once learned in equals to form something we can understand. when the interviewer asked him why growing up is awesome to him, he said "because everything i like is awesome", which seems a bit empty at first, i quess someone once told him to tell people "it's awesome!" when he likes sth. So awesome = like. but what he actually means would simply be "because i like it!" Like therefore meaning different other things he seems to be unable to further describe in words, but still experiences. Despite that, it would be intelligent in itself to be able to form such sentences if words are mathematical terms to you. i would be really interested to see what would happen if someone professional taught him the basics of maths in a way that he can grasp, very factual and structured, no unnecessary words. Maybe he could find sth there that he inherently understands and comforts him. Of course i could be completely wrong, but putting it together like this is me trying really hard to understand and engage in his world. you are awesome young man!
I feel bad for him. He's very nervous with this interview. He's doing a lot of self-soothing maneuvers. He wants what everyone else has, including his sibling, but the poor kid doesn't know how to seek it out or how to make a peer to peer connection. You can't help wanting to help him achieve this. Praying he can get a couple of really close friends that he can be himself with.
HELLO Jonathan 👋 how are you ? I think your incredibly awesome, and a truly WONDERFUL and AMAZING young man, I have Autism and OCD and a few other issues, you are a lovely family, kindest regards James from the UK 🇬🇧 😊 take care
:) I WOULD LOVE to be friends with Jon, he is a lovely and amazing, it would be my pleasure to befriend someone like him, truly remarkable young man kindest regards James, from the UK 🇬🇧
Introduce Jon to other autistic teens and he will have friends. It’s so important to have peers that understand you and can appreciate your brilliance in its purest form. He’s awesome and I wish he could be friends with my children. Agree with him on blues clues ❤
I have been watching your videos. I know what Jon is going through. I grew up with autism and epilepsy. I was always alone. Jon is right everything does make him special. Making friends for someone with autism is hard and sometimes the one with autism never does find a friend. But with Jon's smile and personality I hope he finds a lot of friends. People see someone with autism and say you don't have autism because they believe someone with autism looks like a person with autism. I ask what does a person with autism look like. They can never tell me. But if you talk with me you can tell I do have autism. Do you ever go back after 5 years and see how they are doing.
As an Autistic person, "setting Jon up with a group....." is a mistake. I shutdown in or around a group. If you can find some one around his age that is willing or interested in just "hanging out" with Jon, potentially a "mentorship" may develop and maybe even a "Friendship." One on one was an important bridge for me in learning how to act and react with others.
@Stella doll The Mother already stated she has tried putting Jon with a group, and every time it has fallen apart. Many other Autist's I know likewise fall to the shadows the more people are around and are much more at easy with a single individual. It is true, there is no one solution for all. Yet historically amongst the Autistics I know, having at least on single mentor or friend has been the bridge to being around more people. That single mentor/friend becomes the safety net to get through uncertain situations and also is a person that can encourage active participation. I can only state from personal experience, shove me in the middle of a room with a bunch of people I do not know results in not only an immediate shutdown, but a full retreat. If I have one of my mentors with me, I can ease into the environment. The Mentor can be the "ice breaker" and I can follow their lead in opening up to others. I agree with you statement that no two people are the same and every Autistic is unique, all of us Autistics live that reality. So I am a bit confused by the slap and negative response in recommending an alternative approach. To this day, even being in my "Senior" years, I need a mentor near by to keep me from some social errors. Again, my earlier mentor(s) were people who came to understand my challenges, my good and bad, and had the patience to work with (tolerate) my differences. These are "special people", not commonly found, yet deserve wings and halo's when you find them. Mind you, my first mentor came into my life when I was 18 and they were 19. We grew up and came from completely different parts of the country in both location and social environments. They had grown up with some personal tragedies and consequently had grown up with the heart and patience to reach out to others with challenges. I have seen such mentorships and friendship between much younger. Jon's Father has exactly the mindset that mentors (and good friends) have. But for Jon to move forward, he needs someone around his own age who can fill those shoes. Jon (and every person) deserves to have someone around that will close the gaps we have. DO NOT forget, many, if not most, people on the spectrum are at least one third to two thirds years behind in social understanding and maturity. At age 20, it was identified I had the social understanding of a 10-12 y/o. I am not ashamed to admit or accept that. Had it not been for those who stepped to my side (mentors), my life could have been much more tragic (and shorter).
"I have to meet him where he is, and not always expect him to be where I am" is such a simple, yet profound & important message.
Bro the fact that the exact time I read this comment, the dad was saying that was cool. He is so understanding and a great father
My man. This sentence is something I hope people will think of, when they think of me. Just meeting people where they are. I'm not that good at that though. But I'll try.
Frogy chair?
Chris knowing how hard it would be for the kid to imagine and still trying to push it: priceless
I really loved how he acted it out though! So sweet!🥰
@@Metalbabilicious all of it, awesome
whixh is odd because people with autism tend to interact in a fantasy world very well
Yeah this pissed me off
@@kayyynicole13 agree! The host was too aggressive. As the Dad said: meet him where he is!
"I'm special and so are you, and so is everyone" Oh my heart! He's such a sweetie!!🥺❤❤❤
Jon has so much wisdom, we could learn a lot from the "Everything is awesome," approach to life.
i’m autistic and yeah i can totally relate with jon. making a friend is pretty damn hard for me.
@@smellslikelayne no one is “normal”. we all have a unique trait that makes us stand out.
Same I have all the things he has
same lol
I would love to have an autistic friend
My 15 year old son is Autistic too and he's struggling. He would love to be your friend. Please let me know how he can connect with you💙
He seems like a fantastic guy with a brilliant mind. Would love to see another update in a couple years!
Yes! I would love to see how he’s doing! I would love that very much. He seems like a great guy and I hope he has a great life!
This is one intelligent kid. I bet he likes to pull things apart, then work out how to put it back together again as my son did. He’s a champion. My son was diagnosed having an Autistic spectrum at 3, he was very hyperactive with repetitive behaviour such as OCD, and he was in his own world exploring and solving, not very social with other children, he required teacher aids at school, he was also positive and a good learner. Today he’s 27 and works for a head office firm on computers, he’s a genius with math and numbers. The sky’s the limit for Autistic kids and kids with special needs, he will be a big achiever 😊❤
Special needs is actually a harmful term. We prefer disabled 😊
Comments are back on!! Jon is my favorite individual you've interviewed on your channel!!
Yes ! Please make updates about him I hope he will find new friends to share with
Yes
Mine too
You have your opinion but my opinion everyone he interviews is good
I would love to be Jon's friend, and I think I would understand him better than a lot of people because I actually have Autism and I know a lot of people who also have autism.
i also have autism (level 1 btw). i understand him as well lol
@@tristantheoofer2 I’m also really high functioning on the spectrum
@@Sonicfan-cc1te ok cool lol
I want to be his friend
Im Autistic and high functioning!
When you acted out being a genie I laughed and was awed. Your ability to communicate with everyone at their level is very special.
Awww, I think when Jon is older he'll really appreciate the ending of this video.
I love that he ends the video with “many more years of friendship” as if he didn’t just get teacherzoned 🍎🤣🍏
What a wonderful video and relationship. Jon, his parents, and Chris are absolutely delightful! 💖
This guy is soooo handsome. He has so much life and personality in his eyes. They light up!
Funnily enough, I think his looks remind me of Steve from Blue's Clues.
This is the first video I watched of sbsk a little over a year ago. It was an amazing introduction into this beautiful community. I'm so glad that the comments are back, i've always wanted to comment on these videos and I know you've worked so hard for so long to get the comments back and now that there back it's truly an amazing feeling
I'm always blown away by the parents in these videos. Their honesty and love for their kids are so inspiring. As a late diagnosed ASD who grew up with authroitian parents, I frequently get jealous of kids who have such accepting and understanding parents
I agree, I have ASD and my parents were mentally abusive which to me is the worst abuse anyone could face. I agree I get jealous too, but now I’m in 12th Grade and living with my Aunt and Nana and have better time with them.
Awww, this is so wonderful to see you getting to connect with a student you've had. His mom is so full of knowledge and insights too, especially about the investment aspect. This is good to know, being someone who works with and wants to build connections with kids with autism. They might not always externally reciprocate in the way that neurotypical people would expect them to, but that doesn't necessarily mean they don't want to connect.
Jon is awesome! Don’t ever stop being yourself bro and keep chasing what makes you happy. 🙏🏼
This has to be one of my most favorite interviews ever. Jon is seriously awesome!
Jon seems like a fun dude to be around, I hope he makes the friends he wants
Hes really smart. and quick . He just wants to have fun . Hes so adorable.
It was so wonderful watching you interview a kid you've had a yearslong relationship with! Just seeing the way he lit up being with his old teacher was great and made me smile 😊
Bless him, he feels the need to have friends though he's most likely to be perfectly happy on his own. Outside pressure does this. So long as people are nearby (but not too close) I'd guess that would work.
I love him ❤
My son Lincoln had autism ,
This video brought back lots of memories ,
He is for ever in my heart ❤
You are wonderful Chris 💙
Love from Perth Western Australia, Australia 🇦🇺
Is Lincoln deceased?
@@frankpaya690No. Cured.
@@ricarleiteyou can’t ‘cure’ autism…it is a lifelong disorder that some people have. The person can learn coping strategies/adjustment strategies etc to help them live life more smoothly and with less frustrations or anxieties but there is no ‘cure’. Nor is there any need for a fix or a ‘cure’
you cant be cured from autism its not a disease@@ricarleite
@@ricarleitehow? My son has autism as well, but not severe. What cured him?
One of the BEST Episodes ever❣️Love Jon & his Mum! Reminds me of my son Jack & myself.♥️ it’s SO hard at times, much more difficult than I would EVER have imagined, but having adhd, asd, ocd, anxiety, etc, myself, helps me understand my kids(2/6 are asd,adhd, Tourette’s, etc), and even though I’m super duper tired much of the time, I CHOSE to be a Mum & knew God would give me the kids who needed me & whom I needed to raise.❣️I’d never EVER trade our Jack for anything!♥️
When they were talking about Chris being an old teacher I thought “oh cool Chris got him to use his imagination” but then the end when Chris says he was really Jon’s teacher in 2012 and there was a picture of young Chris and Jon :’) MY HEART
Him being able to understand or imagine better with a physical representation of the scenario is very relatable to me.
These videos are helping me open my eyes and is helping me see things i have never seen before!
He is so warm and innocent. I'd love to be his friend
Lol. I loved the look mom gave when she said teenagers can be challenging (meaning in the typical way teens can be). Anyway, Jon is a beautiful boy and I wish him LOTS of friends and happiness!
I´m an autistic person, diagnosed when i was 12yo, now I´m 40. The work that you do is so important. Thank you... you are amazing
My grandson is autistic and would love to have a friend . Especially to play online games with .It's heartbreaking to watch . More so because he doesn't understand why the kids won't be friends. We see the beautiful and generous side to these kids but young teens won't look. It breaks my heart when he cries because his sister's have friends and he doesn't. It's a sad thing when all you want as a young male teen is a friend. There are no places for kids with autism where they live to find someone to connect with. It's a heartbreaking thing to watch their life go by without the chance for a friend , someone to relate to each other. Hopefully your son gets that chance.
Pray for him
Please let us know how he can be reached. My 15 year old Autistic son would love to be his cyber friend
I have autism too don't let anyone bring you down buddy keep smiling and talk about blues clues i talk about full house and the beach boys all the time
Jon, you are amazing!!! This video is truly beautiful, and I'm so glad to have seen it. I actually met Jon years back in a summer camp and have talked with him before (I'm about his age). He is as wonderful and friendly of a person and more, as shown in this video. I haven't seen him often; I hope he still lives in my area. I've always wanted to meet him again, and after seeing this, I want to more than ever! I'm not officially diagnosed yet, but I have come to understand that I'm more than likely autistic, and I understand Jon and his struggles with making friends. I would love to meet him again and be his friend! Thank you, Chris, for making this video, and I love to see that you also know him! What a small world! He is truly a great kid!
Jon is a smart, intelligent, and good-natured young man who knows how to express himself well. I have a nephew (now 26; my next older brother's second born son) whose mannerisms are not unlike his. He is also fun-loving and quite funny in his own right which I find very encouraging about those dealing/living with various kinds of challenges, and his smile and laughter are strong attributes as well. I wonder if he is an only child or has siblings older or younger than he and if the latter if they are all NT. The older brother of said nephew of mine, 32 this month, is profoundly autistic and the parents are actively involved in their community in the midwestern U.S. supporting him and others who present with serious mental/developmental challenges that will usually require lifelong attention (my brother and his wife are approaching their middle 60's now and were married 37 years ago just after I turned 20). I trust that his folks continue to hold fast as he embarks upon adulthood and would hope and pray that he can make a good life for himself as he grows and matures.
Such a terrific kid. I love the way he expresses himself. He's so literal. I love that about him. If you knew that was his nature, he'd be so great to interact with but I can see how you'd have to not take his comments personally. I really hope that he grows up happy.
I love him. I have a little boy who's in the Aspire spectrum and he has the hardest time making friends. He's picked on so much at school because he's different. There's times that he doesn't want to go. The majority of the time the teachers are good to him. There's been a couple that are worse than the kids to him. I love when someone can see a person like this and love them for exactly who they are. This world is hard enough. We need to love on each other and teach others. I wouldn't trade my son for the world.
❤💔🥺💔❤❣️
Let's fill all the comments-sections of his video with love
I LOVE ❤️ both Jon and his “old” teacher! I wish the world had many more just like them. I would gladly be friends with both of them. ❤
Jon you are absolutely wonderful!!!! I have autism too and would like to be your friend
Me too!
I have Autism, too. Me, too, to the friend part.
@@christopherhubbard256 Yeah I also have autism and would love to be his friend!
Jon will you please be my new friend?
My son is Autistic too . He would love to make new friends. Please let me know how he connect with you
Omg i watch this all the time as im autistic and have adhd and this video makes me so happy
I have both too
Same here.
I like how he said he doesn't usually find a genie lamp and doesn't want to haha
Such a sweet guy. Congrats for the good work you have put on this guy.
I would love to hear an update about Jon. Has he made a few friends who accept him for who he is? Is he happy and doing things that make him feel positive and fulfilled? I hope he's doing ok & his loving parents too!
What a lovely family !
It was so emotional when Jon said « I want to be you » « a teacher ». I am also teacher and working with autistic students, it has always been an awesome and wonderful adventure. Thank you for sharing so much joy and happiness ❤️
I think part of what makes you awesome is your unique way of putting things, for example "indeed" instead of the usual "yes." It makes you so interesting to listen to.
Jon, your way of speaking is amazing. You are so outspoken. Nothing can trick you into not your point of view or way of thinking. I feel it through out the interview. This honesty is such a treasure.
12:33 I really love that he quoted the exact fist bump from the movie Big Hero Six
Jon is awesome, he’d make a great friend.
“I am special. And so are you. And so is everyone!” 😭💕
And I totally agree. Steve was the best one on Blues Clues!!
We often talk about how parents can help their kids on the spectrum but even before my oldest was diagnosed and with youngest (neurotypical), I taught them to be friendly with kids of all backgrounds, abilities, etc. I never forced them but I think if more parents would teach their kids to be friendlier and kinder, the playground would be a better place. My oldest has friends because his friends are very caring, which absolutely can be also be attributed to their upbringing. You don't need to be best friends with everyone but we need to be kind.
Jon appears to have patient, positive parents who know how to persevere through the tough times and look for different ways to develop his strengths.
Hi everyone: It's so nice to see you all again. I hope to meet you all one day. It's so nice to see you all again on TH-cam. Take care and stay safe.
I am an autistic adult with ocd (and several other conditions as well). I go to this video when I’m having a rough time (like today) because it brings me so much joy and a sense of belonging. I love when he says “I am special and so are you and so is everyone.”
When you have a autistic child in your life like I have, (my granddaughter son) I love him so much and I think when he becomes a teenager how is going to be for him, I wish that people would see the loving child that he is ❤
Oh wow so I just realized how important that I am to other people… because your comment made me realize even my struggles with my Autism I still make other people happy if that makes sense sorry I can’t type right sometimes
This video gave me so much hope. I have a 2 year old autistic child and it's not easy but this video showed me that I need to invest my time, love and resources in to my son early on. What an amazing young man Jon is.
How do you know that your child is autistic at 2 year old?
@@AlexSR__Some autistic people get a diagnosis during early childhood, the earliest you can get an autism diagnosis is AT 2 years old, so.
Such an awesome young man!
His parents are amazing, so loving & they are the perfect mom & dad for their son!
He such a attractive teen, quiet bright. Amazing smile. his life would be a lot easlier if he didnt have all these other issues. lovely parents!!. Adventure is a perfect word mom said. That goes for all parents of teens. My child is mentally bright/normal but has had some medical issues for a few years now and it's been exhursting if truth was told.
the mom is so sweet and kind ! really wish she reads these positive comments ! jon is serotonin ! wish the family well, btw i'll love to be jon's friend ! i promise there are still teens who love blue clues and want to be his friend ~ ^_^ ♡
Same! I'd love to be his friend!
Jon is a hoot! He reminds me of my oldest Grandson in so many ways! My grandson has Aspergers's, as does his Dad (my oldest Son). I have Tourette's Syndrome, as well as Aspergers.
This young fella is acatually a gift to our world in my opinion. Clean and pure soul is what comes to mind!
There's just so many amazing families out there. That's what I've learned from this channel.
Can this young man ever live on his own someday? What he said about his mom I agree. He seems to have a better connection with his dad. She obsesses about it where dad accepts it unconditionally. That teacher is terrific
I’m still laughing at the end of this video lol! I think you are friends. I love this kid! He’s so expressive. His parents are raising a smart child…a very positive teenager.
I have also trouble accepting a former teacher as a friend . A teacher for me is one you look up to and not a friend even if he’s no longer a teacher. But Chris makes everyone feels as a friend regardless.
This means something different knowing my best friend has autism and for the record they are the kindest sweetest people in the world and they won’t judge you like everyone else they understand everything they might just have a different way of showing it but they are people too are they are more amazing than you can ever imagine
This has been so uplifting! I would love to be his friend because I also live with autism and blues clues is my all time favorite. I also struggled with making friends back from elementary to high school. What a sweet boy! ❤
he seems like such a nice person
He has a diagnosis of all the things my 10 yr old has too. He speaks a lil better but probably because he's older. My girl even loves blues clues and video games lol. It's interesting seeing someone just like her.
be yourself and i love you no matter what .
He broke my heart when asked if he could have 1 wish and replied "i dont want to be alone at the water park"... As a mom of a high functioning autistic son, i say ALL kids deserve friends....
there is no such thing as high functioning autism
I love him super awesome, intelligent and I like how he sees himself. I wouldn't change anything about him
hi jon! know this is old but Chris brought your friendliness out and i loved meeting you!
He's so sweet and wholesome and funny. I'll be your friend, Jon!
Jon, you are awesome!
As someone who works with special needs children, it’s the most beautiful experience. I love how the parents light up with joy too!
He seems “normal” to me!
"Now we're getting it!" My favourite moment made my day
In the beginning when he laughed and Chris asked if he’s thinking about the show, that reminded me so much of my son. He’ll randomly burst out laughing and I know he’s thinking about paw patrol 🥰
Awesome interview, Jon is a happy and funny kid, what a special boy and I wish him and his parents all the best! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
he has a really nice voice tbh.
might he benefit from some online friends? as another autistic person who likes to go off by myself, sometimes I like to socialize by just being near someone/knowing theyre around, and also sometimes i'm lonely but actually going through the work of interacting is too much energy (like feeling dirty and wanting a shower but not being up to taking one). talking to people online (even if I met them in person) helps a LOT w/that, bc I know I can send them a picture/meme/message and then walk away, and that I can come back to a picture/meme/message w/out having to be attentive and spend a lot of energy.
He melted my heart ❤💙💜
hi Jon im isabella im a 20 year old who has autism anxiety and some hyperactive issues im also an opera singer in my second year studying a bachelor of music I also have a favourite thing beethoven just like your love for blues clues
I just want to say ill be your friend Jon your a great kid and I think blues clues is pretty cool
keep being you your wonderful
I'm tearing up watching him. I grew up with undiagnosed ASD (Asperger's). I was a lot like him when I was young but I didn't notice it until I was diagnosed and then reflected on my childhood. It breaks me when these kids just say something about wanting to be normal or be able to fit in. I would cry to my mother that I couldn't fit in no matter how much I tried but I could never put my finger on why. I would always say that it felt like there was a class in school that I missed but everyone else was there. Like there was some piece of information they all got but I wasn't included. That's still the best way I can describe it.
I feel bad for them because I know what they are going to have to deal with after they get out of a controlled setting. Hopefully the world is nicer to them. It's not an enjoyable existence.
aww Jonny is so cute when he smiles
Honestly this boy seems so smart to me, his sentences work like a mathematic structure if you imagine that he for example puts in informations that he once learned in equals to form something we can understand. when the interviewer asked him why growing up is awesome to him, he said "because everything i like is awesome", which seems a bit empty at first, i quess someone once told him to tell people "it's awesome!" when he likes sth. So awesome = like. but what he actually means would simply be "because i like it!" Like therefore meaning different other things he seems to be unable to further describe in words, but still experiences. Despite that, it would be intelligent in itself to be able to form such sentences if words are mathematical terms to you. i would be really interested to see what would happen if someone professional taught him the basics of maths in a way that he can grasp, very factual and structured, no unnecessary words. Maybe he could find sth there that he inherently understands and comforts him. Of course i could be completely wrong, but putting it together like this is me trying really hard to understand and engage in his world. you are awesome young man!
I am autistic and I think I would be a really good friend for him and I think I would understand him so well😅
I feel bad for him. He's very nervous with this interview. He's doing a lot of self-soothing maneuvers. He wants what everyone else has, including his sibling, but the poor kid doesn't know how to seek it out or how to make a peer to peer connection. You can't help wanting to help him achieve this. Praying he can get a couple of really close friends that he can be himself with.
Jon you inspire me more than you will ever know 💪🏾 Keep being a great kid and I’m proud of you.
Such a charming guy! So smart and funny. The world is lucky to have him!
Oh My Gosh he is so precious and so smart. I love John. You have an awesome job getting to work and play with such wonderful people. ❤
I loved Blue's Clues too!! His smile and giggle are contagious. :)
LOVE THE BIG HERO 6 REFERENCE! Go Jon!
Update on Jon
he’s so amazing ❤😊
Jon...it was super swelll seing you on the video. Thanks!!!!!!
12:42 did he just imitate baymax? 😊
yeah he did, lol
Oh I LOVE HIM!!! HE IS A GREAT YOUNG MAN!
HELLO Jonathan 👋 how are you ? I think your incredibly awesome, and a truly WONDERFUL and AMAZING young man, I have Autism and OCD and a few other issues, you are a lovely family, kindest regards James from the UK 🇬🇧 😊 take care
:) I WOULD LOVE to be friends with Jon, he is a lovely and amazing, it would be my pleasure to befriend someone like him, truly remarkable young man kindest regards James, from the UK 🇬🇧
Chris I would absolutely love to be friends with Jon. I have autism too and hardly have any friends at all
Introduce Jon to other autistic teens and he will have friends. It’s so important to have peers that understand you and can appreciate your brilliance in its purest form. He’s awesome and I wish he could be friends with my children. Agree with him on blues clues ❤
I have been watching your videos. I know what Jon is going through. I grew up with autism and epilepsy. I was always alone. Jon is right everything does make him special. Making friends for someone with autism is hard and sometimes the one with autism never does find a friend. But with Jon's smile and personality I hope he finds a lot of friends. People see someone with autism and say you don't have autism because they believe someone with autism looks like a person with autism. I ask what does a person with autism look like. They can never tell me. But if you talk with me you can tell I do have autism. Do you ever go back after 5 years and see how they are doing.
As an Autistic person, "setting Jon up with a group....." is a mistake. I shutdown in or around a group. If you can find some one around his age that is willing or interested in just "hanging out" with Jon, potentially a "mentorship" may develop and maybe even a "Friendship." One on one was an important bridge for me in learning how to act and react with others.
@Stella doll The Mother already stated she has tried putting Jon with a group, and every time it has fallen apart. Many other Autist's I know likewise fall to the shadows the more people are around and are much more at easy with a single individual. It is true, there is no one solution for all. Yet historically amongst the Autistics I know, having at least on single mentor or friend has been the bridge to being around more people. That single mentor/friend becomes the safety net to get through uncertain situations and also is a person that can encourage active participation. I can only state from personal experience, shove me in the middle of a room with a bunch of people I do not know results in not only an immediate shutdown, but a full retreat. If I have one of my mentors with me, I can ease into the environment. The Mentor can be the "ice breaker" and I can follow their lead in opening up to others.
I agree with you statement that no two people are the same and every Autistic is unique, all of us Autistics live that reality. So I am a bit confused by the slap and negative response in recommending an alternative approach. To this day, even being in my "Senior" years, I need a mentor near by to keep me from some social errors. Again, my earlier mentor(s) were people who came to understand my challenges, my good and bad, and had the patience to work with (tolerate) my differences. These are "special people", not commonly found, yet deserve wings and halo's when you find them.
Mind you, my first mentor came into my life when I was 18 and they were 19. We grew up and came from completely different parts of the country in both location and social environments. They had grown up with some personal tragedies and consequently had grown up with the heart and patience to reach out to others with challenges. I have seen such mentorships and friendship between much younger. Jon's Father has exactly the mindset that mentors (and good friends) have. But for Jon to move forward, he needs someone around his own age who can fill those shoes.
Jon (and every person) deserves to have someone around that will close the gaps we have. DO NOT forget, many, if not most, people on the spectrum are at least one third to two thirds years behind in social understanding and maturity. At age 20, it was identified I had the social understanding of a 10-12 y/o. I am not ashamed to admit or accept that. Had it not been for those who stepped to my side (mentors), my life could have been much more tragic (and shorter).
"Everything makes me special"
"Everything is awesome"
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