For those wanting to skip through my rambling Intro 0:10 Birth to 12 months 4:00 12 - 18 months 7:53 Typical & Autism Signs in Toddlers 12:45 Differences between Liam & Noah 17:05 Autism Q&A 19:16
I am a pediatric OT..and the part about going home and practicing tasks observed in therapy is EXACTLY right. Kids whose parents do this literally double/triple their progress rate.
Its definitely why I think Liam walked and crawled much earlier than Noah. They only get 30 min with the therapist but if we can take what they are teaching them and implement it at home it helps so much. The therapist tries things that I would've never tried or thought of
My daughter is 3 years old,speech is delayed,toe walking when she is excited.Good eye contact and good receptive language.Play with other kids,pretend play,,ask her needs and wants,but speech is delayed I concerned. Can you please help me
@@achuzjithinvadakkedathu5783 she's fine.. As long as she communicates well and she's trying to talk to you in a way where you can decipher what she's trying to say.. my daughter is the same.. Her speech gets better everyday and I help her in pronouncing her words and formulate her sentences. Remember that every child develops at a different rate.
Any updates on your daughter going through the same with my son his speech is delayed and doesn’t put sentences together and has maybe 30 words. He pretend plays and plays with others fine and makes good eye contact he just gets easily upset which I’m guessing is from his lack of words to communicate his needs immediately.
I've watched around 4 videos of yours, and all I can say is that you are obviously a very caring and wonderful mother. I don't think you realise how lovely it is to watch such a natural mother see her children for who they are rather than who they should be. I have alot of anxiety issues about my child (18 months) having autism (it runs in my family) but watching your videos makes me realise that even if he does, children all have they're own way of growing, and that they deserve love and care regardless. Keep going mama, you are amazing.
All I can say is dear God please wrap your loving arms around this fantastic woman (and her family) give her the strength to endure. She seems to be an extraordinary woman....... I don't think I could ever do what she does. Praying for her.
He reminds me so much of my son Cole, who also has Autism. Cole did SO MANY of those same things at that age.. they are very similar. Cole is doing amazing now! He just turned 4 years old and he's far exceeded our expectations... I hope that gives you some hope. Liam is such a sweetheart and I'm so glad that he's getting therapy from such a young age. ❤
I want to thank you for creating videos like this. I have always had that same feeling that you talk about when you knew something was wrong. My 2yr old son has not been diagnosed with autism yet, but we are currently going through the screening/evaluation process. My family is in denial & doesn't want to believe that he is autistic, but I know that he is. He has way too many signs. Stimming, speech delay, social/behavioral issues, etc... Early intervention can make such a difference. It's all about helping the child. Your videos help me understand autism and make me feel that I'm not alone in this. God bless you and your family 💕
I love your videos. I have 4 children and my youngest son Ender was just diagnosed with Autism. He is 4.5 years old. I’ve never dealt with anything like this so I was clueless to the signs and my dr just chalked it up to him being the last child. He had no real signs no regression he was just speech delayed. He didn’t call me mom until he was 3 years old. I’m so glad you found out this early, an early start on therapy for him is amazing. You are doing an amazing job mama!
I don’t know why I got so emotional watching this . My son was diagnosed in June . Everything you said was spot on with my son . He will be 3 in November. I’m still struggling with his diagnosis even though I knew from the day he was born something was off with him . It’s been a adjustment lately since he’s getting older and more frustrated that I’m not able to understand him or tell me what he wants and needs . You’re channel is helping me a lot .
I Love The Colour Pink YOU don’t even know me so you can back off . Everyone’s different . I’m not explaining anything to you because your not worth my time
My 2 year old son just got diagnosed with autism today and I feel so overwhelmed and your channel has helped me so much, it’s made me feel not alone. You were saying how you just want Liam to be able to communicate with you, and that’s exactly what I’ve been saying that I just want him to be able to talk and tell me what he wants and how he’s feeling. Thank you for these videos you make. I love your family and your channel❤️
Because of you I have started the process of getting an eval for my 3 year old. You are breaking stigmas attached to autism! ❤️ Thank you for your open discussion and strength 😘
My daughter had many similar symptoms when she was diagnosed but good news is with diets, biomed interventions and tons of early intervention she’s mainstreamed and going into 5 th grade!!!!! You’re doing all the right things! He’ll do great!
My son's 18 month appointment was yesterday and his pediatrician has referred us to neurologist for a definitive diagnosis. I knew this was coming. I've been noticing signs for a while now. But one small thing in this video stuck out to me... the jumping! My son is OBSESSED with jumping. He loves to shake his head too while he jumps. I thought he was just being silly. 😮 Thank you for making this. It's helped ease my nerves so much.
The way you're describing your son, and how you found out about his autism, literally explains my son TO A T! We are currently in the process of getting him a diagnosis! Thank you for sharing your babies ❤
My youngest is 17months.. more and more each day I have the sinking feeling we may be going through the same thing... here in UK he won’t be picked up till his 2 year review even though he failed most his milestones at his last check. Hes displaying alot of the same characteristics that Liam has including the same stims... filled with dread as my middle child is very full on requiring a lot of my attention. Holding my breath for the future. Thanks for the insightful videos though x x
Try the MChat checklist that’s so helpful. I’m from the uk, get him on a waiting list asap as it’s a looong waiting list. I feel you with the needing the constant attention. My nearly 3 year old is like a 1 year old. She kicks off constantly. I’m always stressed but we will get there!
You are so strong hun i suffered in silence till my son was 9 as they wont test till then in my part of uk. I know its an everyday thing we deal with but i still do not have the strength to relive what i went through u are so brave and strong and i have so much respect for u just sitting talking to us much love 😗😗
All of your children are truly beautiful. Liam is so sweet, as is Penelope! I’m praying that all of your babies will improve and grow up healthy and happy!
You and Lonnie are awesome parents! All six of your children are blessed to have you both as their parents. I am a retired teacher and have had a lot of interaction with parents and children. You and Lonnie are amazing!
So I may be super bias but I’m currently a senior in college working at an ABA clinic as a therapist as well as an early intervention program where we do in-home therapy and with time, it’ll definitely show progression! You’re doing amazing mama!
Your communication is so clear. Thank you for boldly sharing your journey. As an in-home ABA therapist/ behaviorist, the parents’ (my partners) POV is so important to me. I look forward to future videos.
My daughter was diagnosed with autism and moderate learning difficulties at 18 months. I had suspected much earlier. She is celebrating her 30th birthday this year, it has been very hard as a single parent but so rewarding seeing her grow into the person she is today., I am so proud of her achievements, she continues to surprise me every day
NEW SUBSCRIBER! I love how open and vulnerable you are. You're going to help so many families! I really hope more and more parents become aware of things to look for, and what they can do at home to help!
me and my big brother both have aspergers and adhd, my big brother has severe adhd and mild aspergers however i have moderate adhd and severe aspergers, i also have dyspraxia and dyslexia. and i am a girl so it was harder to get a diagnosis for me which is unfortunate, but i am in a normal school and i’m 15, i was diagnosed with adhd and dyspraxia at age 5 and dyslexia and aspergers at 7. i have a great quality of life and great friends and i have a boyfriend and i didn’t start talking until i was 22 months and you couldn’t understand what i was saying until a few months after my speech therapy at age 5, i used to just have say s sounds and glugs. i know your little boy will do just fine no matter what level of functioning is. anything is possible with a loving and secure family unit!
Thank you so much for sharing all this. Liam has a lot in common with my autistic 4 year old. They are happy boys. Jaxon (my son) did the laughing thing and I would say “well at least he’s happy”. These kids are blessings. I am so blessed and thankful to have found your channel a few years ago. I’ve been watching since 2017. Love y’all so much.
As a special education teacher I find that parents are sometimes afraid of a diagnosis or label for their child. I completely understand this fear as no parent wants their child to struggle or be different but for many kids receiving an early diagnosis can make a big difference later in life. With out a diagnosis children can not receive the services and therapy they may need. When kids receive services and therapy early they tend to make better progress and may not need as much support as they get older. Whether your child is “typical” or special needs their brains are constantly growing and developing pathways and skills build upon each other. As a toddler they learn the basics and then they use these basic skills to learn more complex skills. Toddlers with special needs need more help learning these basic skills and if they have the support early then they can master these basic skills and use them to learn more complex skills as they get older. So while a diagnosis can be difficult it doesn’t change the fact that your child is still the same child he/she was before the diagnosis. A diagnosis just means he/she can receive the support they need. An evaluation also means you will be able to determine where your child has strengths and where they may struggle and this can be very helpful in terms of teaching skills and structuring services so that they highlight their strengths.
Ana McDonald you are very welcome!! I have been teaching students with autism for over a decade. Over 20 years ago a neighbor moved in with a severely autistic 3 year old. I was barely a teenager and knew then I wanted to help kids like him and their families as a career. I have taught kids ages 5-18 who where at all different places on the spectrum functioning wise. This means I also worked with many different families. I have helped them through many struggles and have heard their fears. There were many who feared the diagnosis itself and what that meant for their child. They all stated that while it took some time to accept the diagnosis getting the diagnosis meant that they now knew and could take the steps needed to help their child moving forward.
I am studying education right now and have worked with several children with autism. A friend of mine that is special education teacher said that it's better to choose a correct label. It applies to anything. Otherwise, they are getting labeled lazy, stupid, willful etc. I couldn't agree more, even educators sometimes judge the students and parents for a disability.
This is the first video I've seen that relates to my situation very closely. I also had 2 babies within 17 months. In my case it is my baby who is on the spectrum and I denied it up until 18 months and when I started to be honest with myself, I realized what had been present since birth. He's autistic. My other 4 children are perfectly "normal" I used quotes there because im not sure what the word "normal" is to be honest. My son also shakes his head in the same exact way your son does. Also the same sleeping patterns (better now though). My son lines up his cars, lines up his food, lines up everything. I feel blessed to have experienced this because before I did, I was ignorant, I thought autism children were something other people had. So I am happy to have woken up. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi, I used to watch your videos a lot but I found myself getting a little upset. I am 32 and I have autism. I got a late diagnosis. When I was a kid it wasn't something that was diagnosed a lot especially in not in girls. I see all the the behaviors in your kids and it makes me kinda sad and a little bit angry that I was just labeled a bad kid. I think it's amazing that you are sharing your family's journey. I can imagine how much you help parents but you are doing a great service to all the kids out there struggling. You are honest and you treats your kids ad people not people with a diagnosis. It's really great!
My daughter is nearly 7 and has severe development delay due to brain damage. At 18 months she couldn’t walk or talk or understand anything, she was in her own world, would flap her hands and spin objects etc and this carried on for years. She still can’t talk due to a speech disorder and doesn’t understand everything we say either and still likes to line up all her toys and fridge magnets, has meltdowns etc. They won’t diagnose autism though because she can ‘role play’ and is quite sociable these days since learning makaton and having therapy. This whole autism thing is so complex. I have traits , my mother has traits also. I think therapy is so important whether you get a diagnosis or not. Meltdowns are the hardest part for our family and I often feel like handing out medals to my other daughters for coping with them. However I think when you have a special needs child it just becomes part of normal life and you end up forgetting how it’s ‘supposed’ to be.
Thank you for this video. My son is 6 and just went through IQ testing. We have been given a preliminary diagnosis of high functioning autism and I have been really worried about it. Your channel is so encouraging. Looking back we had a lot of these same things when my son was little but I had no idea they weren’t normal
White noise worked WONDERS with my boy at nightime! We added a box fan to his room and it turned a 20 month baby who used to wake up every two hours to one that would settle down to sleep. Reading a book or two and keeping a tight schedule made his bedtime like night and day...they don't like change!
I’m 23 and I still don’t have a diagnosis. I have suspected that I’m on the spectrum since I was 12 and my suspicion has grown over the years as I became more aware of the condition.
@@skye9936 3 different therapist and history is what it took for me but I don't get any help for my autism in the way you would think all I get it countsling but that cause that all my insurance covers
I love how your eyes beam when you talk about what he can do, what he loves compared to what he cannot do. With lots of love, therapy and understanding, he will be well adjusted. Love love ❣️❣️❣️❣️
My personal belief...your'e doing everything right! It's all about early intervention and the earlier you can diagnose them, the better so that you can get the help needed! They will do so much better as they continue to grow because you took the bull by the horn at such early ages. 🙂 Keep up the good work, Momma! ♥
Watching because my son has some signs that you’ve mentioned before. I definitely wanna mention a few things in his next appointment with his pediatrician. Edit: My 17 month old will literally wake up at like 3am laughing at nothing & walk around the house laughing. He also used to say a lot more words like “momma” but he doesn’t say them anymore. My son shakes his head all the time as well during times that he isn’t communicating (randomly).
Wow. My 18 month old godson has very similar tendencies. He smiles and laughs at any and everything. He used to repeat after us when we encouraged him to speak (saying my name, saying “mama” and “bye bye”) but now he just makes noises, no words. At all. He also spaces out and tilts his head and stares off, or grimaces. We told his mom and she just brushes it off. Idk what to do
Hey Stephanie! I just really admire you and your family! You and Lannie are wonderful parents to your six kids, and overall, I really admit your courage and ability to share this on the internet. You make such a difference to the community, and I am so happy I found Our Landing Crew when I did. I never will regret clicking on the video I first watched.
My first bio baby was incredibly complacent. He was soooo easy. The only time he was happy being held was with my mom and me. We didn’t overwhelm him. He talked very early - complete sentences.
I’ve been watching your videos every day and it has given me so much hope and comfort about everything going on with my son, who we are trying to get an evaluation for! I admire your strength and the way you love your family!!
Hi, just in case you didnt know the difference, a therapy dog is a dog you own, but take into facilities to help other people feel better, and a service dog is a dog that you own, but is know special tasks specifically to help Noah manage his disabilities.
On the mchat, one of the questions was "have you ever thought that your child might be deaf?" Due to them not responding to their name and what not. I think they should add something about thinking that they might be blind... from the time he was just a couple weeks old, my husband and I thought our autistic 6 year old might have a problem with his sight because he would stare into space and never seemed to be looking at people.
Even deaf folks have been misdiagnosed with intellectual disabilities and at one point some had been institutionalized back in the 1900's-the late 50's. It took the Deaf Community a lot of work to get the change they needed as well. I actually learned about self-advocacy while taking ASL in high school. Really suggest if for the little ones to learn ASL as well as a backup(if they are non-verbal but also should just for those confused moments(for more open communication).
You are so awesome to be open and share your story. I am PreK teacher for children with ASD and I think the families I work with would find you to be so uplifting and encouraging.
Thank you for this channel. I definitely feel trusting your gut is the best. I was on the other side. Everyone who aren’t qualified, tried to tell me he has Autism because of his speech delay. So I searched out a Two specialists. Both decided my son did not. so now we are trying to find a reason for the delay. In my case Autism isn’t the answer. Way to go on trusting yourself and your gut.
My son who’s 8 now has special needs. Cerebral palsy, autism, chromosome duplication 9q34.11-34.3. He had pulmonary hypertension when he was born, vur grade 5, torticollis, needed eye surgery. He also was obsessed with cords and did the head shaking thing which is now a full body rocking. He’s not potty trained yet. I understand a little of what you go through. Hang in there!
My son has his evaluation in a few weeks, and honestly I know he is on the spectrum but actually hearing it gives me anxiety. Thank you for your videos.
I think your a wonderful mom. My great nephew was diagnosed at 4 with autism. He is verbal but does a lot of stemming and talks in a robotic tone. He is 9 now doing well in school. But I noticed when he was two something wasn’t quite right. Finally I suggested that he had autism. Carried him to doctor and when he walked in room he never looked up or acknowledged he came in. Her 8th month old looked up the minute he walked in. He said he knew. Anywho... good luck I know your plate is full.
I'm worried that my 14 month old may have it... He sometimes flaps his hands when he gets excited, shakes his head no randomly, only says yeah, Dada, pawpaw, and sometimes he will say mama.. Sometimes he acknowledges his name and other times he doesn't.. He covers his ears if you get loud and sometimes he will do it randomly... He hates shoes, sometimes won't eat and others will eat everything you offer.. Am I just worrying too much or could he have it? My son also loves cords, phones, remotes, etc. He also used to take his diaper off but now he doesn't anymore.
You had me at "Will be blocked for insensitive comments" . I'm the mom of a 3 year old gorgeous boy who is on the spectrum. His name is Noah😊😊😊. New subbie!
I'm watching this sobbing. When you mentioned hearing him babble at 13 months then not at all, that's my daughter. Currently ruling out ear infection, hearing issues, before doing testing for ASD. She has all the symptoms. Obsession with specific objects, no interaction with others, hand flapping, etc. I have ASD and so of course I'm concerned. We are doing early intervention at the moment.
So real and raw, Stephanie. God bless you! I have been watching you since you found out you were expecting Nellie. I feel so many emotions for you and love what an incredible mom you are! My 6 year old daughter has Pica so she eats so many things that aren't food.... its really hard, so I feel you on that.
@@OurLANDingCrew8 her behavioral therapist is working with her on it. Her iron levels were normal as well so it definitely wasn't that. She will be getting her autism evaluation next month so I was told they would look in to how it may be related to autism or sensory processing. In the meantime I try to make sure she has plenty of access to things she can snack on or chew on (she still uses baby teethers quite a bit). I do supplement magnesium but it seems to not have helped much but I wouldn't rule it out as an option if you haven't tried it. I wish I could be more help!
I’m new to your channel & I just have to tell you... YOU ARE AMAZING!!! You provide so so so much great info & your honesty is like a breathe of fresh air! I know it can’t always be easy, explaining your child’s diagnoses, but I know your helping so many people. I’m so happy to have found such an amazing woman & family! 💙🧩🤟🏻
For some reason the fact that he doesn’t see any difference between strangers & his family broke my heart. I’d like to see a low muscle tone video. How do I best support my sister now 1 of her sons has a diagnosis?
I am observing some traits in my 18 month old boy. He laughs when he see cartoons of his choice, when he is quiet or we are in car he is just enjoying the ride. He has now developed sleeping issues. Wakes up a lot at night. And sometimes gets fresh. He doesn’t respond to his name, nor does he follow little instructions. He likes to move around the house with his babbling. De de ma ma are his new words. Of course he is not communicating with me. He does not understand when I scold him or stop him from doing something wrong. It looks like I am in an empty room talking to myself. He does hand flapping when i play his favorite cartoons. Otherwise there is no hand flapping while sitting or walking. Yeah, I wanna take an appointment asap. My husband says you have googled it a lot and now you observe him like he has autism. He is a bit late and nothing else. But I think he has it. Just want to help my child and that’s it.
Liam is such a lovely child. Thanks so much for all the information and videos you and your family have done. They are very informative. I've been worried about my own son and these videos have helped. You are a great mom to your kids. They are lucky to have you.
Did anyone else’s baby cry a lot? My baby cried nonstop as if in pain. Then I found out that heavy blankets helped keep baby calm and quiet. But before this, nothing would soothe baby. Please share with me your experiences. I have more to share. Thanks
First of all, I can't imagine for one second how hard your days must be and how you seem to always seem to have the energy you need to carry on.. You are definitely an inspiration for so many people who are struggling. How do you not get bogged down in worry about what will happen to your boys when you and Lonnie are no longer young parents?
That’s the thought that scares me. We had a plan for Noah but didn’t really have a plan for 2 kids. It’s why not having debt and saving is so important to us now
@@OurLANDingCrew8 Back in my younger days, I worked in a bank Trust Department. We managed many Conservatorships for individuals who were unable to handle their own finances. You might want to keep that in the back of your mind when you do an update to your Estate planning and consider the creation of a Trust to handle the boys' finances, should something happen to you and Lonnie.
My daughter is 5 months old, at 2 months she got diagnosed with reflux then dairy allergy. She also had to do therapy on her neck for Torticollis. She was also hospitalized for 2 days for a uti. A few weeks ago we had to go out of town to the children’s hospital and she was diagnosed with milk hip dysplasia and has to wear a brace. So It’s been a crazy 5 months!
Caring parents always are the best for special needs kids! I wish my Dad could have been a little more like this. At least this is a sign the world is getting a little more open to neurodiversity.
My oldest was the same way in some situations. He was never diagnosed with autism but was diagnosed with a speech impediment because he didn't speak normally until the age of 4. In preschool and kindergarten they gave him an IEP but they cancelled it for 1st grade cause note he's up to par with everyone else now
Aw Stephanie ♥️ when you explained Liam's signs of autism, it took me back to the signs I was oblivious to for my little one, good work on the video! Also I would definitely be interested in the low muscle tone video :) sending love to your family and you
OMG this is a fantastic video, packed with so much information I have watched it through several times now taking notes! My son is 12yrs high functioning Autistic with ADHD and its a breath of fresh air hearing how similar our lives are. Never heard about Chromosome 15q13.3 anywhere else but here, thankyou for fantastic video's and sharing your life and knowledge.
4:00 birth to 12 months 1. Slow eater 2. Late smiler 3. Reflux, dairy allergie 4. Stiff neck, low muscle tone, head lack 5. Sound: didn't like vacuuming, even in the other room 6. Avoids eye contact 7. Didn't cuddle, didn't put head in shoulder, arched back instead 8. A complacent baby, nothing would make him cry, he smiled facing the wall 1,2,6,7,8 bingo
My daughter autistic she didn’t reach any of her milestones. She has learning difficulties and dyspraxia but now she 18 yrs old and I wouldn’t change her for the world. She very very loving and loves nothing more than a cuddle but she doesn’t realise how strong she s now . As they get older it does in my case get easier. I found her being a toddler was hard, she wouldn’t walk on the floor at all and wanted to be carried. If you put her down she would scream. she had a big fear of being or getting dirty. That’s never changed she still has a big fear of germs . She constantly get changed and showers and washes far longer than needed. She was really bad for not making eye contact and Is delayed in all areas. She beautiful and I love her so much. My daughter got diagnosed at 2 yrs old .xx
I cried when you showed Liam when he was first born, such a handsome fella!!😍🤗 And sometimes all you need is someone to listen and not put their to 2 cents in
My son is 18 months some of the same things Shakes his head He babbles but no coherent words He won't acknowledge his baby sister ever unless it's to take her paci or bottle He doesn't acknowledge us calling his name or asking questions He doesn't play with toys at all He loves cords and walking around Hates eye contact And other behaviors like that I'm considering having him evaluated
Guadalupe Dupuy same things Happened to my daughter. She was 18 months when started the early intervention therapy. Now she is 5.8 yo and she doesn’t speak fluent but she can recognize things/animals, echoes everything, sings every song and she loves to write words and even propositions. So , I think you should go to check because is better to start therapy early as possible.
This is the time to trust your mommy gut. You already know something is different and finding out sooner rather than later is so much better. I got my daughter evaluated at 20 months and although not on the spectrum, she has a lot of other neurological special needs. She got into therapy immediately and I’m so glad we did it early. Hang in there, Mama. You are not alone. Get your love evaluated and give him the best chance he can get. ❤️💪🏼
I think what you were trying to say about the babbling is it doesnt sound conversational like babbling is supposed to sound. It's supposed to have all the rhythmic sounds like a conversation would.
Thanks for this video! I have two very different boys, 5 and 7, who are both pretty high functioning but have multiple different signs of ASD and/or ADHD. My 7-year-old is eligible for school special ed services. The school suspects ASD, but neither of my children has received an official diagnosis. We always suspected ADHD for my oldest and ASD for my youngest when they were little, but as they get older they have both started showing signs for the other as well. I'm expecting a third boy very soon and want to be on the look out for early signs. My husband and I both have some ASD and/or ADHD signs as well. I would like to get the genetic testing done for my whole family. How did you go about that?
I wish I would have found your videos a looooong time ago. My 8 & 9 year old boys have autism. Our pediatrician kept disregarding our concerns early on. So they weren’t diagnosed until 2 & 3. Even now I feel like I’m flying blind. I wish there were more resources when they first diagnose. The neurologist wasn’t even very specific about their diagnosis. I had to call back later just to confirm that they did indeed have autism. Anyways, now that you go through these signs, I keep saying “Oh yeah!”
I've noticed a lot of these signs in my nephew. When I've tried to bring up any concerns to my sister in law, she dismisses me. How can I get him help? I'm his child care by the way.
I always suggest to print out a list of signs in the child's age and highlight the ones the child has. At the end of the day, you can't force her to see it. You can only encourage and hope for the best.
Vaneza Valladares I know what you mean. My nephews daughter has signs of autism, at 4 years of age, still doesn't talk and wears diapers. When you broach the idea, he becomes incensed. o.K. Then when his daughter was 2 years old, they had a son. The son acted the same way. Not talking. Only screaming. Finally had him tested. Just found out that he has autism. Oh, but the girl is just speech delayed. Yeah, right. I think you have to let it run the course with the family. They are in denial.they don't want to know. But they will finally realize when they are around other children that something is wrong.i love my nephew and his family so much. I want to help. But I have stopped giving my opinion. Or making comments. They know.
Us moms just know, the gut feeling is real. I have 3 sons, the 2 youngest are non identical twins. I knew the fist of the twins had something going on. His development was just different from his twin but i could not put my finger on it but that gut feeling did not go away. He has learning difficulties, social and psychological issues, like anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder and germophobia. He is now 22 and struggling a lot (also he struggles with being gay, i don't, becaus i knew that even before he was ever aware there was a word for it) moms know😁😍 it is a super power!!!! And i am proud if it💪. Trust it. And trust you, you are an amazing mom and doing great!!!. Lot of love from across the pond (the netherlands 🤣🇳🇱)
My daughter loves cords too and jumping!! She has a lot of signs of autism and other signs that are non consistent with autism. She's on a waiting list to be evaluated. Hopefully we can get some answers soon.
For those wanting to skip through my rambling
Intro 0:10
Birth to 12 months 4:00
12 - 18 months 7:53
Typical & Autism Signs in Toddlers 12:45
Differences between Liam & Noah 17:05
Autism Q&A 19:16
U r amasing mumma xxxx
My little brother has Autism and he looks fine and all kid that have disabilities are sooooo cute!!!!!!!
Not ALL heroes wear capes! Good lord!
What abnormality are you referring to?
I’m really glad I watched this.
My 16 month old thinks we are FaceTiming and he keeps kissing you on the screen and saying hi. 😂 too cute not to share!
Aww hi little guy ❤️
Selina Eisnor that’s adorable 💞
Adorable! 😚🥰😚
Omg! Stop! 😢😢😢 #CutenessOverload 🖤🖤🖤
Awww I love that!! So cute! 😍
I am a pediatric OT..and the part about going home and practicing tasks observed in therapy is EXACTLY right. Kids whose parents do this literally double/triple their progress rate.
Its definitely why I think Liam walked and crawled much earlier than Noah. They only get 30 min with the therapist but if we can take what they are teaching them and implement it at home it helps so much. The therapist tries things that I would've never tried or thought of
My daughter is 3 years old,speech is delayed,toe walking when she is excited.Good eye contact and good receptive language.Play with other kids,pretend play,,ask her needs and wants,but speech is delayed I concerned. Can you please help me
@@achuzjithinvadakkedathu5783 she's fine.. As long as she communicates well and she's trying to talk to you in a way where you can decipher what she's trying to say.. my daughter is the same.. Her speech gets better everyday and I help her in pronouncing her words and formulate her sentences. Remember that every child develops at a different rate.
Any updates on your daughter going through the same with my son his speech is delayed and doesn’t put sentences together and has maybe 30 words. He pretend plays and plays with others fine and makes good eye contact he just gets easily upset which I’m guessing is from his lack of words to communicate his needs immediately.
I've watched around 4 videos of yours, and all I can say is that you are obviously a very caring and wonderful mother. I don't think you realise how lovely it is to watch such a natural mother see her children for who they are rather than who they should be. I have alot of anxiety issues about my child (18 months) having autism (it runs in my family) but watching your videos makes me realise that even if he does, children all have they're own way of growing, and that they deserve love and care regardless. Keep going mama, you are amazing.
All I can say is dear God please wrap your loving arms around this fantastic woman (and her family) give her the strength to endure. She seems to be an extraordinary woman....... I don't think I could ever do what she does. Praying for her.
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You are made for this platform. You have such a great way of explaining everything. I love watching your videos and family! Such a great mom 💕
Thank you so much!!!
He reminds me so much of my son Cole, who also has Autism. Cole did SO MANY of those same things at that age.. they are very similar. Cole is doing amazing now! He just turned 4 years old and he's far exceeded our expectations... I hope that gives you some hope. Liam is such a sweetheart and I'm so glad that he's getting therapy from such a young age. ❤
I want to thank you for creating videos like this. I have always had that same feeling that you talk about when you knew something was wrong. My 2yr old son has not been diagnosed with autism yet, but we are currently going through the screening/evaluation process. My family is in denial & doesn't want to believe that he is autistic, but I know that he is. He has way too many signs. Stimming, speech delay, social/behavioral issues, etc... Early intervention can make such a difference. It's all about helping the child. Your videos help me understand autism and make me feel that I'm not alone in this. God bless you and your family 💕
I love your videos. I have 4 children and my youngest son Ender was just diagnosed with Autism. He is 4.5 years old. I’ve never dealt with anything like this so I was clueless to the signs and my dr just chalked it up to him being the last child. He had no real signs no regression he was just speech delayed. He didn’t call me mom until he was 3 years old. I’m so glad you found out this early, an early start on therapy for him is amazing. You are doing an amazing job mama!
I don’t know why I got so emotional watching this . My son was diagnosed in June . Everything you said was spot on with my son . He will be 3 in November. I’m still struggling with his diagnosis even though I knew from the day he was born something was off with him . It’s been a adjustment lately since he’s getting older and more frustrated that I’m not able to understand him or tell me what he wants and needs . You’re channel is helping me a lot .
I Love The Colour Pink doesn’t work like that . Don’t need you opinion or comment . Thanks
I Love The Colour Pink YOU don’t even know me so you can back off . Everyone’s different . I’m not explaining anything to you because your not worth my time
My 2 year old son just got diagnosed with autism today and I feel so overwhelmed and your channel has helped me so much, it’s made me feel not alone. You were saying how you just want Liam to be able to communicate with you, and that’s exactly what I’ve been saying that I just want him to be able to talk and tell me what he wants and how he’s feeling. Thank you for these videos you make. I love your family and your channel❤️
Thank you ❤️
Because of you I have started the process of getting an eval for my 3 year old. You are breaking stigmas attached to autism! ❤️ Thank you for your open discussion and strength 😘
Aww thank you so much Hannah! Seriously. This made my day
Good for you. Get your local school district involved (heavily.) They are (rarely) the perfect solution but they are there for you.
My daughter had many similar symptoms when she was diagnosed but good news is with diets, biomed interventions and tons of early intervention she’s mainstreamed and going into 5 th grade!!!!! You’re doing all the right things! He’ll do great!
That’s amazing!
Our LANDing Crew thank you! You’re a wonderful mom and early intervention as you know can do so much!!!! Can’t wait to watch your journey.
What were the diet changes?
My son's 18 month appointment was yesterday and his pediatrician has referred us to neurologist for a definitive diagnosis. I knew this was coming. I've been noticing signs for a while now. But one small thing in this video stuck out to me... the jumping! My son is OBSESSED with jumping. He loves to shake his head too while he jumps. I thought he was just being silly. 😮 Thank you for making this. It's helped ease my nerves so much.
I hope you never stop vlogging. It's so helpful to see your family going through this in real time and not as a unreliable memory retold years later.
I wish I would’ve had this to watch when my 8 year old autistic son was a baby, it’s like hearing my own story, thanks for sharing!
I’m a RBT practicing ABA, and I love it so much! I hope he did well in ABA! It’s so rewarding for the parents, child, and therapists. ❤️
Soooo good at explaining things Steph!! Super helpful video for new parents!!!
The way you're describing your son, and how you found out about his autism, literally explains my son TO A T! We are currently in the process of getting him a diagnosis! Thank you for sharing your babies ❤
My youngest is 17months.. more and more each day I have the sinking feeling we may be going through the same thing... here in UK he won’t be picked up till his 2 year review even though he failed most his milestones at his last check. Hes displaying alot of the same characteristics that Liam has including the same stims... filled with dread as my middle child is very full on requiring a lot of my attention. Holding my breath for the future. Thanks for the insightful videos though x x
Try the MChat checklist that’s so helpful. I’m from the uk, get him on a waiting list asap as it’s a looong waiting list. I feel you with the needing the constant attention. My nearly 3 year old is like a 1 year old. She kicks off constantly. I’m always stressed but we will get there!
You are so strong hun i suffered in silence till my son was 9 as they wont test till then in my part of uk. I know its an everyday thing we deal with but i still do not have the strength to relive what i went through u are so brave and strong and i have so much respect for u just sitting talking to us much love 😗😗
All of your children are truly beautiful. Liam is so sweet, as is Penelope! I’m praying that all of your babies will improve and grow up healthy and happy!
You and Lonnie are awesome parents! All six of your children are blessed to have you both as their parents. I am a retired teacher and have had a lot of interaction with parents and children. You and Lonnie are amazing!
So I may be super bias but I’m currently a senior in college working at an ABA clinic as a therapist as well as an early intervention program where we do in-home therapy and with time, it’ll definitely show progression! You’re doing amazing mama!
Can we take therapy at age of 19 months old?
Your communication is so clear. Thank you for boldly sharing your journey. As an in-home ABA therapist/ behaviorist, the parents’ (my partners) POV is so important to me. I look forward to future videos.
My daughter was diagnosed with autism and moderate learning difficulties at 18 months. I had suspected much earlier. She is celebrating her 30th birthday this year, it has been very hard as a single parent but so rewarding seeing her grow into the person she is today., I am so proud of her achievements, she continues to surprise me every day
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I love how open and vulnerable you are. You're going to help so many families! I really hope more and more parents become aware of things to look for, and what they can do at home to help!
To help him sleep better at night, try a weighted blanket. One of my clients went from waking up 3-4x at night to sleeping through the night.
me and my big brother both have aspergers and adhd,
my big brother has severe adhd and mild aspergers however i have moderate adhd and severe aspergers, i also have dyspraxia and dyslexia. and i am a girl so it was harder to get a diagnosis for me which is unfortunate, but i am in a normal school and i’m 15, i was diagnosed with adhd and dyspraxia at age 5 and dyslexia and aspergers at 7. i have a great quality of life and great friends and i have a boyfriend and i didn’t start talking until i was 22 months and you couldn’t understand what i was saying until a few months after my speech therapy at age 5, i used to just have say s sounds and glugs. i know your little boy will do just fine no matter what level of functioning is. anything is possible with a loving and secure family unit!
Hi. I admire your courage and ability to say this on the internet. That is a lot to handle daily. Praying for your family.
Thank you so much for sharing all this. Liam has a lot in common with my autistic 4 year old. They are happy boys. Jaxon (my son) did the laughing thing and I would say “well at least he’s happy”. These kids are blessings. I am so blessed and thankful to have found your channel a few years ago. I’ve been watching since 2017. Love y’all so much.
As a special education teacher I find that parents are sometimes afraid of a diagnosis or label for their child. I completely understand this fear as no parent wants their child to struggle or be different but for many kids receiving an early diagnosis can make a big difference later in life. With out a diagnosis children can not receive the services and therapy they may need. When kids receive services and therapy early they tend to make better progress and may not need as much support as they get older. Whether your child is “typical” or special needs their brains are constantly growing and developing pathways and skills build upon each other. As a toddler they learn the basics and then they use these basic skills to learn more complex skills. Toddlers with special needs need more help learning these basic skills and if they have the support early then they can master these basic skills and use them to learn more complex skills as they get older. So while a diagnosis can be difficult it doesn’t change the fact that your child is still the same child he/she was before the diagnosis. A diagnosis just means he/she can receive the support they need. An evaluation also means you will be able to determine where your child has strengths and where they may struggle and this can be very helpful in terms of teaching skills and structuring services so that they highlight their strengths.
Great comment! Thank you for explaining it this way😊
Ana McDonald you are very welcome!! I have been teaching students with autism for over a decade. Over 20 years ago a neighbor moved in with a severely autistic 3 year old. I was barely a teenager and knew then I wanted to help kids like him and their families as a career. I have taught kids ages 5-18 who where at all different places on the spectrum functioning wise. This means I also worked with many different families. I have helped them through many struggles and have heard their fears. There were many who feared the diagnosis itself and what that meant for their child. They all stated that while it took some time to accept the diagnosis getting the diagnosis meant that they now knew and could take the steps needed to help their child moving forward.
This is a spot on. My son is getting services and it's a world of difference.
I am studying education right now and have worked with several children with autism. A friend of mine that is special education teacher said that it's better to choose a correct label. It applies to anything. Otherwise, they are getting labeled lazy, stupid, willful etc. I couldn't agree more, even educators sometimes judge the students and parents for a disability.
Girl I have two kids and cannot remember some of the stuff you do especially the first year with your 5th. You’re so observant and a great mother.
This is the first video I've seen that relates to my situation very closely. I also had 2 babies within 17 months. In my case it is my baby who is on the spectrum and I denied it up until 18 months and when I started to be honest with myself, I realized what had been present since birth. He's autistic. My other 4 children are perfectly "normal" I used quotes there because im not sure what the word "normal" is to be honest. My son also shakes his head in the same exact way your son does. Also the same sleeping patterns (better now though). My son lines up his cars, lines up his food, lines up everything. I feel blessed to have experienced this because before I did, I was ignorant, I thought autism children were something other people had. So I am happy to have woken up. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi, I used to watch your videos a lot but I found myself getting a little upset. I am 32 and I have autism. I got a late diagnosis. When I was a kid it wasn't something that was diagnosed a lot especially in not in girls. I see all the the behaviors in your kids and it makes me kinda sad and a little bit angry that I was just labeled a bad kid. I think it's amazing that you are sharing your family's journey. I can imagine how much you help parents but you are doing a great service to all the kids out there struggling. You are honest and you treats your kids ad people not people with a diagnosis. It's really great!
I am so sorry that happened to you! I also have all the signs as well and I was just labeled weird and awkward
@@OurLANDingCrew8 Thanks that means a lot! You are doing great things with your channel.
This Is honestly so relatable, my little girl is 18months and very similar story. I feel less alone so thank you for telling me your little boys story
My daughter is nearly 7 and has severe development delay due to brain damage.
At 18 months she couldn’t walk or talk or understand anything, she was in her own world, would flap her hands and spin objects etc and this carried on for years. She still can’t talk due to a speech disorder and doesn’t understand everything we say either and still likes to line up all her toys and fridge magnets, has meltdowns etc.
They won’t diagnose autism though because she can ‘role play’ and is quite sociable these days since learning makaton and having therapy.
This whole autism thing is so complex.
I have traits , my mother has traits also.
I think therapy is so important whether you get a diagnosis or not.
Meltdowns are the hardest part for our family and I often feel like handing out medals to my other daughters for coping with them. However I think when you have a special needs child it just becomes part of normal life and you end up forgetting how it’s ‘supposed’ to be.
Thank you for this video. My son is 6 and just went through IQ testing. We have been given a preliminary diagnosis of high functioning autism and I have been really worried about it. Your channel is so encouraging. Looking back we had a lot of these same things when my son was little but I had no idea they weren’t normal
White noise worked WONDERS with my boy at nightime! We added a box fan to his room and it turned a 20 month baby who used to wake up every two hours to one that would settle down to sleep. Reading a book or two and keeping a tight schedule made his bedtime like night and day...they don't like change!
I did not get diagnosed until I was 24 years old so I know that some people are over looked from back in the 80s back and some 90s kids as well
I’m 23 and I still don’t have a diagnosis. I have suspected that I’m on the spectrum since I was 12 and my suspicion has grown over the years as I became more aware of the condition.
Yep I was born in the early 90's and I've had quite a few people say that I have Autistic Tendencies. I'm nearly 27.
Did you request to get tested?
@@skye9936 3 different therapist and history is what it took for me but I don't get any help for my autism in the way you would think all I get it countsling but that cause that all my insurance covers
@@skye9936 no I was fighting for ssi due to other issues that I chose not to talk about
I love how your eyes beam when you talk about what he can do, what he loves compared to what he cannot do. With lots of love, therapy and understanding, he will be well adjusted. Love love ❣️❣️❣️❣️
My personal belief...your'e doing everything right! It's all about early intervention and the earlier you can diagnose them, the better so that you can get the help needed! They will do so much better as they continue to grow because you took the bull by the horn at such early ages. 🙂
Keep up the good work, Momma! ♥
You're such a great mother to all your kids! Sending strength and love to you all!
I love all your videos Stephanie! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
Watching because my son has some signs that you’ve mentioned before. I definitely wanna mention a few things in his next appointment with his pediatrician.
Edit: My 17 month old will literally wake up at like 3am laughing at nothing & walk around the house laughing. He also used to say a lot more words like “momma” but he doesn’t say them anymore. My son shakes his head all the time as well during times that he isn’t communicating (randomly).
Until I had my 2nd child I didn’t realize how much was obvious that my first had autism. I recommend bringing it up never hurts to ask.
Wow. My 18 month old godson has very similar tendencies. He smiles and laughs at any and everything. He used to repeat after us when we encouraged him to speak (saying my name, saying “mama” and “bye bye”) but now he just makes noises, no words. At all. He also spaces out and tilts his head and stares off, or grimaces. We told his mom and she just brushes it off. Idk what to do
Hey Stephanie! I just really admire you and your family! You and Lannie are wonderful parents to your six kids, and overall, I really admit your courage and ability to share this on the internet. You make such a difference to the community, and I am so happy I found Our Landing Crew when I did. I never will regret clicking on the video I first watched.
My first bio baby was incredibly complacent. He was soooo easy. The only time he was happy being held was with my mom and me. We didn’t overwhelm him. He talked very early - complete sentences.
My daughter is also hyper active. And borderline as well. I appreciate all of the info that you share. Thanks so much.
I’ve been watching your videos every day and it has given me so much hope and comfort about everything going on with my son, who we are trying to get an evaluation for! I admire your strength and the way you love your family!!
Hi, just in case you didnt know the difference, a therapy dog is a dog you own, but take into facilities to help other people feel better, and a service dog is a dog that you own, but is know special tasks specifically to help Noah manage his disabilities.
i get this all the time everyone tries to down play my sons diagnosis n tells me he'll be fine n to just treat him like a normal kid
I almost cried for you watching this video. You're a wonderful, loving, amazing person. Good luck to you lovely.
On the mchat, one of the questions was "have you ever thought that your child might be deaf?" Due to them not responding to their name and what not. I think they should add something about thinking that they might be blind... from the time he was just a couple weeks old, my husband and I thought our autistic 6 year old might have a problem with his sight because he would stare into space and never seemed to be looking at people.
OMG yes!!!!
Even deaf folks have been misdiagnosed with intellectual disabilities and at one point some had been institutionalized back in the 1900's-the late 50's. It took the Deaf Community a lot of work to get the change they needed as well. I actually learned about self-advocacy while taking ASL in high school. Really suggest if for the little ones to learn ASL as well as a backup(if they are non-verbal but also should just for those confused moments(for more open communication).
I totally agree. My daughter is the same. Though they should rule out silent seizures. My daughter had an eeg, thankfully came back clear.
You are so awesome to be open and share your story. I am PreK teacher for children with ASD and I think the families I work with would find you to be so uplifting and encouraging.
Thank you for this channel.
I definitely feel trusting your gut is the best. I was on the other side. Everyone who aren’t qualified, tried to tell me he has Autism because of his speech delay.
So I searched out a Two specialists. Both decided my son did not. so now we are trying to find a reason for the delay.
In my case Autism isn’t the answer.
Way to go on trusting yourself and your gut.
my son has the jumping stem. I enjoy you sharing this with us I love watching you all and love seeing the updates
Britt's Little Bunch my daughter does too and flaps when she’s excited
My son who’s 8 now has special needs. Cerebral palsy, autism, chromosome duplication 9q34.11-34.3. He had pulmonary hypertension when he was born, vur grade 5, torticollis, needed eye surgery. He also was obsessed with cords and did the head shaking thing which is now a full body rocking. He’s not potty trained yet. I understand a little of what you go through. Hang in there!
My son has his evaluation in a few weeks, and honestly I know he is on the spectrum but actually hearing it gives me anxiety. Thank you for your videos.
Angel Kirk how did it go?
I think your a wonderful mom. My great nephew was diagnosed at 4 with autism. He is verbal but does a lot of stemming and talks in a robotic tone. He is 9 now doing well in school. But I noticed when he was two something wasn’t quite right. Finally I suggested that he had autism. Carried him to doctor and when he walked in room he never looked up or acknowledged he came in. Her 8th month old looked up the minute he walked in. He said he knew. Anywho... good luck I know your plate is full.
No matter what all your children are beautiful!!❤️ hope your enjoying your day 😊
I'm worried that my 14 month old may have it... He sometimes flaps his hands when he gets excited, shakes his head no randomly, only says yeah, Dada, pawpaw, and sometimes he will say mama.. Sometimes he acknowledges his name and other times he doesn't.. He covers his ears if you get loud and sometimes he will do it randomly... He hates shoes, sometimes won't eat and others will eat everything you offer.. Am I just worrying too much or could he have it?
My son also loves cords, phones, remotes, etc. He also used to take his diaper off but now he doesn't anymore.
I know this is an very old post. But I was wondering what ended up happening with your son? My son sounds exactly like this.
This is so educational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your journey
Are you going to get Penelope tested?
You had me at "Will be blocked for insensitive comments" . I'm the mom of a 3 year old gorgeous boy who is on the spectrum. His name is Noah😊😊😊. New subbie!
You are a phenomenal mother. You have a beautiful family and your babies all 6 are perfect just the way they are. God bless them. 😊
I'm watching this sobbing. When you mentioned hearing him babble at 13 months then not at all, that's my daughter. Currently ruling out ear infection, hearing issues, before doing testing for ASD. She has all the symptoms. Obsession with specific objects, no interaction with others, hand flapping, etc. I have ASD and so of course I'm concerned. We are doing early intervention at the moment.
So real and raw, Stephanie. God bless you! I have been watching you since you found out you were expecting Nellie. I feel so many emotions for you and love what an incredible mom you are! My 6 year old daughter has Pica so she eats so many things that aren't food.... its really hard, so I feel you on that.
Is there anything you can do to help it? He has amazing iron levels so I know he’s not anemic
@@OurLANDingCrew8 her behavioral therapist is working with her on it. Her iron levels were normal as well so it definitely wasn't that. She will be getting her autism evaluation next month so I was told they would look in to how it may be related to autism or sensory processing. In the meantime I try to make sure she has plenty of access to things she can snack on or chew on (she still uses baby teethers quite a bit). I do supplement magnesium but it seems to not have helped much but I wouldn't rule it out as an option if you haven't tried it. I wish I could be more help!
My daughter loves grass, paint and mud. 🙈 messy play is always fun! Lol
I’m new to your channel & I just have to tell you... YOU ARE AMAZING!!! You provide so so so much great info & your honesty is like a breathe of fresh air! I know it can’t always be easy, explaining your child’s diagnoses, but I know your helping so many people. I’m so happy to have found such an amazing woman & family! 💙🧩🤟🏻
I enjoyed watching your video. You seem real and stright up. Very informative
For some reason the fact that he doesn’t see any difference between strangers & his family broke my heart. I’d like to see a low muscle tone video. How do I best support my sister now 1 of her sons has a diagnosis?
Mine too. I mean he gets excited when he sees us but he reacts the same with random people too
Thanks for sharing your story? Very informative and helpful. Do you do the GAPS diet with your autistic kids?
Thank you for being so brave and telling your story ❤️
I am observing some traits in my 18 month old boy. He laughs when he see cartoons of his choice, when he is quiet or we are in car he is just enjoying the ride. He has now developed sleeping issues. Wakes up a lot at night. And sometimes gets fresh. He doesn’t respond to his name, nor does he follow little instructions. He likes to move around the house with his babbling. De de ma ma are his new words. Of course he is not communicating with me. He does not understand when I scold him or stop him from doing something wrong. It looks like I am in an empty room talking to myself. He does hand flapping when i play his favorite cartoons. Otherwise there is no hand flapping while sitting or walking. Yeah, I wanna take an appointment asap. My husband says you have googled it a lot and now you observe him like he has autism. He is a bit late and nothing else. But I think he has it. Just want to help my child and that’s it.
My son is the same at 17 months tho he does not talk or babble have u had any updates has your health visitor not noticed this
Any update please
@@kerrieford9624any update please
Liam is such a lovely child. Thanks so much for all the information and videos you and your family have done. They are very informative. I've been worried about my own son and these videos have helped. You are a great mom to your kids. They are lucky to have you.
Thank you so much!!!
Did anyone else’s baby cry a lot? My baby cried nonstop as if in pain. Then I found out that heavy blankets helped keep baby calm and quiet. But before this, nothing would soothe baby.
Please share with me your experiences. I have more to share.
Thanks
First of all, I can't imagine for one second how hard your days must be and how you seem to always seem to have the energy you need to carry on.. You are definitely an inspiration for so many people who are struggling. How do you not get bogged down in worry about what will happen to your boys when you and Lonnie are no longer young parents?
That’s the thought that scares me. We had a plan for Noah but didn’t really have a plan for 2 kids. It’s why not having debt and saving is so important to us now
@@OurLANDingCrew8 Back in my younger days, I worked in a bank Trust Department. We managed many Conservatorships for individuals who were unable to handle their own finances. You might want to keep that in the back of your mind when you do an update to your Estate planning and consider the creation of a Trust to handle the boys' finances, should something happen to you and Lonnie.
My daughter is 5 months old, at 2 months she got diagnosed with reflux then dairy allergy. She also had to do therapy on her neck for Torticollis. She was also hospitalized for 2 days for a uti. A few weeks ago we had to go out of town to the children’s hospital and she was diagnosed with milk hip dysplasia and has to wear a brace. So It’s been a crazy 5 months!
Is you daughter autistic? I’m looking for answers.
You really are a great mom. So in tune with your kids and the way you advocate for them. They are lucky to have you guys as parents. ❤
Caring parents always are the best for special needs kids! I wish my Dad could have been a little more like this. At least this is a sign the world is getting a little more open to neurodiversity.
You are so amazing and resilient ❤ I hope the best for your family
My oldest was the same way in some situations. He was never diagnosed with autism but was diagnosed with a speech impediment because he didn't speak normally until the age of 4. In preschool and kindergarten they gave him an IEP but they cancelled it for 1st grade cause note he's up to par with everyone else now
You should definitely do a Lex video!
I totally agree!
Aw Stephanie ♥️ when you explained Liam's signs of autism, it took me back to the signs I was oblivious to for my little one, good work on the video! Also I would definitely be interested in the low muscle tone video :) sending love to your family and you
Thank you so much for this video. My son is definitely showing signs and I'm going to speak with his pediatrician.
Thank you so much for sharing! And I didn't mind the length of the video you gave alot of information so I appreciate you!
OMG this is a fantastic video, packed with so much information I have watched it through several times now taking notes! My son is 12yrs high functioning Autistic with ADHD and its a breath of fresh air hearing how similar our lives are. Never heard about Chromosome 15q13.3 anywhere else but here, thankyou for fantastic video's and sharing your life and knowledge.
Thank you for this video yes please do a low muscle tone video
4:00 birth to 12 months
1. Slow eater
2. Late smiler
3. Reflux, dairy allergie
4. Stiff neck, low muscle tone, head lack
5. Sound: didn't like vacuuming, even in the other room
6. Avoids eye contact
7. Didn't cuddle, didn't put head in shoulder, arched back instead
8. A complacent baby, nothing would make him cry, he smiled facing the wall
1,2,6,7,8 bingo
My daughter autistic she didn’t reach any of her milestones. She has learning difficulties and dyspraxia but now she 18 yrs old and I wouldn’t change her for the world. She very very loving and loves nothing more than a cuddle but she doesn’t realise how strong she s now . As they get older it does in my case get easier. I found her being a toddler was hard, she wouldn’t walk on the floor at all and wanted to be carried. If you put her down she would scream. she had a big fear of being or getting dirty. That’s never changed she still has a big fear of germs . She constantly get changed and showers and washes far longer than needed. She was really bad for not making eye contact and Is delayed in all areas. She beautiful and I love her so much. My daughter got diagnosed at 2 yrs old .xx
Thank you Stephanie for sharing your story with us.I like how detail & informative your explanation was.You are such a great advocate for your kids.
Thanks for the verbal explainations I get the difference now
I cried when you showed Liam when he was first born, such a handsome fella!!😍🤗
And sometimes all you need is someone to listen and not put their to 2 cents in
My son is 18 months some of the same things
Shakes his head
He babbles but no coherent words
He won't acknowledge his baby sister ever unless it's to take her paci or bottle
He doesn't acknowledge us calling his name or asking questions
He doesn't play with toys at all
He loves cords and walking around
Hates eye contact
And other behaviors like that
I'm considering having him evaluated
Guadalupe Dupuy same things Happened to my daughter. She was 18 months when started the early intervention therapy. Now she is 5.8 yo and she doesn’t speak fluent but she can recognize things/animals, echoes everything, sings every song and she loves to write words and even propositions. So , I think you should go to check because is better to start therapy early as possible.
This is the time to trust your mommy gut. You already know something is different and finding out sooner rather than later is so much better. I got my daughter evaluated at 20 months and although not on the spectrum, she has a lot of other neurological special needs. She got into therapy immediately and I’m so glad we did it early. Hang in there, Mama. You are not alone. Get your love evaluated and give him the best chance he can get. ❤️💪🏼
My son has been diagnosed with autism at almost 20 months old
What an amazing and comprehensive overview of Autism! Thank you for sharing 🙌🙌
Thank you for sharing your story. I know it is hard, but is helpful to so many.
I think what you were trying to say about the babbling is it doesnt sound conversational like babbling is supposed to sound. It's supposed to have all the rhythmic sounds like a conversation would.
Thank u so much for the video. So informative.💙💙💙
Thanks for this video! I have two very different boys, 5 and 7, who are both pretty high functioning but have multiple different signs of ASD and/or ADHD. My 7-year-old is eligible for school special ed services. The school suspects ASD, but neither of my children has received an official diagnosis. We always suspected ADHD for my oldest and ASD for my youngest when they were little, but as they get older they have both started showing signs for the other as well.
I'm expecting a third boy very soon and want to be on the look out for early signs.
My husband and I both have some ASD and/or ADHD signs as well. I would like to get the genetic testing done for my whole family. How did you go about that?
I wish I would have found your videos a looooong time ago. My 8 & 9 year old boys have autism. Our pediatrician kept disregarding our concerns early on. So they weren’t diagnosed until 2 & 3. Even now I feel like I’m flying blind. I wish there were more resources when they first diagnose. The neurologist wasn’t even very specific about their diagnosis. I had to call back later just to confirm that they did indeed have autism.
Anyways, now that you go through these signs, I keep saying “Oh yeah!”
I've noticed a lot of these signs in my nephew. When I've tried to bring up any concerns to my sister in law, she dismisses me. How can I get him help? I'm his child care by the way.
I always suggest to print out a list of signs in the child's age and highlight the ones the child has. At the end of the day, you can't force her to see it. You can only encourage and hope for the best.
Vaneza Valladares I know what you mean. My nephews daughter has signs of autism, at 4 years of age, still doesn't talk and wears diapers. When you broach the idea, he becomes incensed. o.K. Then when his daughter was 2 years old, they had a son. The son acted the same way. Not talking. Only screaming. Finally had him tested. Just found out that he has autism. Oh, but the girl is just speech delayed. Yeah, right. I think you have to let it run the course with the family. They are in denial.they don't want to know. But they will finally realize when they are around other children that something is wrong.i love my nephew and his family so much. I want to help. But I have stopped giving my opinion. Or making comments. They know.
Us moms just know, the gut feeling is real. I have 3 sons, the 2 youngest are non identical twins. I knew the fist of the twins had something going on. His development was just different from his twin but i could not put my finger on it but that gut feeling did not go away. He has learning difficulties, social and psychological issues, like anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder and germophobia. He is now 22 and struggling a lot (also he struggles with being gay, i don't, becaus i knew that even before he was ever aware there was a word for it) moms know😁😍 it is a super power!!!! And i am proud if it💪. Trust it. And trust you, you are an amazing mom and doing great!!!. Lot of love from across the pond (the netherlands 🤣🇳🇱)
andrea van zwol never deny that mama instinct!!! ❤️
My daughter loves cords too and jumping!! She has a lot of signs of autism and other signs that are non consistent with autism. She's on a waiting list to be evaluated. Hopefully we can get some answers soon.