How Mikko Talks to Us

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  • Whether Mikko ever learns to communicate verbally or not, we’ve figured out our own way to help navigate her day to day. As previously said, our goal is to help her navigate in a society that is not built for her, where all odds are against her, to help mold her into her own person.
    Society may not have been prepared for you, but we will have prepared her for it. Contrary to what you see in our 30 second clips, Mikko can talk. She does it with her hands, her gestures and through her sounds.
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  • @LyraLove-lz3is
    @LyraLove-lz3is 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1192

    My little girl was exactly like Mikko 🫶 she didnt really speak up until she was 6ish and by that time she had a delay. But she is almost 8 now and having full blown conversations with us. Every child is different and progresses differently but in time and with lots of patience, love and understanding (like this amazingly loving mother) she will blossom 🫶🙏

    • @kab9706
      @kab9706 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

      Thanks for sharing, I love hearing about late talkers, my son is 3 and nonverbal, he's at a nearly identical point that Miko is at, just with different stims. I cannot wait to talk with him and have conversations.

    • @laurachapmanhaggins9101
      @laurachapmanhaggins9101 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Thank you!!! Mikki is so sweet.❤

    • @LyraLove-lz3is
      @LyraLove-lz3is 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@laurachapmanhaggins9101 I agree 🫶

    • @dandeelion
      @dandeelion 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Yes, thanks for that glimmer of hope. .My son is 4 and can say quite a few words but not in a sentence until he hears me or a sibling say something so my gosh that's a milestone 🎉 I keep saying he will talk by five and hearing you say six I'm not so uneasy. I can't wait. So glad to know how others are dealing as well as hearing their progress. ❤

    • @angelacastro3247
      @angelacastro3247 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      You’re doing an amazing job mama! I’m not sure if she likes sleeping in the dark, but I know that black out curtains definitely help my boy. And some white noise. 10:44

  • @blueturtle3623
    @blueturtle3623 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +561

    Just because she's not speaking, doesn't mean she's not thinking, feeling, or communicating.

    • @thegentlelife
      @thegentlelife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

      Yes absolutely right!!!!

    • @NDJunction
      @NDJunction 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      yeah, and she says A LOT, i notice o_o
      ^_^

    • @acebutterfly2725
      @acebutterfly2725 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@thegentlelife What do think about getting a sleep mask for Mikko? It might help her sleep.

    • @jessielouis6291
      @jessielouis6291 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Maybe a wighted blanket would help

    • @angelrose7607
      @angelrose7607 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      She’s so cute precious baby ❤️❤️🥹

  • @WandaBell1
    @WandaBell1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Continue to be patient. She is learning in her own way. “Thank you baby” is so cute! She feels your love and that’s most important! ❤

  • @ziwagooden9217
    @ziwagooden9217 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

    I like that you show the good days and the bad days and paint a realistic picture.

  • @CactusPlant818
    @CactusPlant818 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Her little “thank you” after mama helped pull her socks off 🥹

    • @DeeDeeInTN
      @DeeDeeInTN 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wasn't it beautiful?😊

    • @CactusPlant818
      @CactusPlant818 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@DeeDeeInTN it really was ♥️♥️

    • @comemorningfilms
      @comemorningfilms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Just the sweetness

  • @latrellwilliams796
    @latrellwilliams796 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Impressive how this mom shows tough love water no more juice & enforcing nap time. Excellent!🙌🏽

  • @MsCece78
    @MsCece78 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +235

    When I took a break from Truck driving I started cutting hair in a barbershop and I had a few autistic children customers, I had to learn their likes and treated them normal cause other barbers didn't treat them normal or didn't want to cut their hair, I talked to them like everyone else and found out what their likes were, they were highly intelligent but just communicated different from us, one child really liked French fries so I used to make sure I had French fries before he came to the shop the days he would come get a cut, he would give me a hand shake and say thank you plus sit still when I cut his hair, if any other barber tried to cut his hair he would scream and cry or wouldn't sit still, he would only trust me to cut his hair, he would give me a hug after i finished his cut and say see you later, I hated having to go back to truck driving cause the children would make my day knowing i made them happy and treated the like everyone else, Mikko will be blessed she is veru lucky to have parents like this and may god bless you all!!

    • @mrsbee235
      @mrsbee235 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Beautiful comment❤ God Bless You

    • @marie6885
      @marie6885 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      God bless you. God bless you for blessing those precious children. One day you will know the great difference you made in their lives. Love always wins.

    • @yvonnelee4396
      @yvonnelee4396 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      You are a gift. My sons barber took time to calm him before he began and he sat for him too. You’re amazing!

    • @valerieh.1624
      @valerieh.1624 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤❤❤

    • @ariestarzga
      @ariestarzga 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My son's father cuts his hair because of everything you just said so thanks for being amazing

  • @helloleesh
    @helloleesh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +200

    One of the biggest things I pick up on from your videos is not only the tremendous amount of patience you have to employ in order to help Mikko navigate everyday life, but the even greater amount of patience she needs to employ with herself and others. Your videos place an emphasis on gentleness, but what we’re seeing is a family that is working SO HARD together to make this thing work. I hope you know we see this, and when Mikko is old enough, I hope she knows that we see how much work she puts into everyday life. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🩷 If you haven’t done so already, I’d be really curious to know how your older kids come into the fold- do they struggle with jealousy because of the amount of attention you have to dedicate to Mikko’s needs? I know their dad is very involved, so this might not be an issue. How do they help Mikko and interact with her? Totally get it if you’re not ready to tackle this, yet, but it could be really helpful for us to see a more holistic picture of how the family operates as a system. Keep it up, Precious. I know you’re winging it day by day, and you’re doing so beautifully.

    • @deborrahwilliams9243
      @deborrahwilliams9243 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      What a wonderful and blessed moment Mikko has to be born into this loving and dedicated family! She's such a sweetheart and cutie pie!

    • @EagerPug-sh8gx
      @EagerPug-sh8gx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s called parenting

    • @kathyputnam84
      @kathyputnam84 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@EagerPug-sh8gx It’s called “parenting done right”. My first job out of undergraduate school was working at a wonderful residential school (some were day students) for children on the spectrum. One of the best things we did was take the kids home for the holidays to meet with their parents and spend a big chunk of time showing them what we were working on (just like Precious is doing with Mikko!) with their children so the kids wouldn’t lose ground during vacation. I had two very sweet adorable, intelligent, nonverbal boys (a lot like Mikko but older )that were 6 & 7 years old. One set of parents were just like Mikko’s family and their son thrived from the consistency and positive, patient interactions with family and staff. The other little boy’s parents were 180 degrees from Mikko’s family. When he returned from vacation (if they actually agreed for him to come home), it was obvious that no one worked or played much with him and he would have “lost some ground”. The last time he came back while I was still there, he’d wake up screaming and crying from bad dreams, etc. we called home to see if anything was different/had changed and we were told the parents were getting divorced. He was still living there the last time I visited, and I am sure it was a much happier place for him. 💔

    • @Hbk-gc7st
      @Hbk-gc7st 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@EagerPug-sh8gxIs it? Whe didn't know.😏

  • @angelafuneralgirlrivera6917
    @angelafuneralgirlrivera6917 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +200

    I love watching her and how you and the family are so patient with her. She is truly an adorable little girl. Bless her! ❤

    • @thegentlelife
      @thegentlelife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Thank you so much! 😊

    • @erickacane
      @erickacane 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      She such a ANGEL 👼🏽

  • @janeymac868
    @janeymac868 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

    When Mikko cries it is the saddest cry in the whole world! It's heartbreaking. You are amazing with your responses to her❤

    • @Hbk-gc7st
      @Hbk-gc7st 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right?! I don't know what it is with this beautiful babygirl, but she always makes me so emotional and truly touch my spirit. I just can't!🥹🥹🥹🥰

  • @user-dn6ee8ge5h
    @user-dn6ee8ge5h 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +234

    한국의 특수교사입니다. 저희 반 자폐학생도 9살쯤부터 본격적으로 말하기 시작해서 지금은 소통이 잘 되고 있어요. 우는 것도 많이 줄었고요. 미코가 너무 사랑스럽습니다. 앞으로 더 잘 될 거에요 모든 것이!

    • @lizzvilla6468
      @lizzvilla6468 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      Hola soy de Mexico y tengo una hija autista. Ella llora mucho y se desespera muy facilmente ella habla poco tiene 6 años y Espero que todo se mejore😢

    • @GamerGirlxxx657
      @GamerGirlxxx657 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I am a special education teacher in Korea. The autistic student in my class also started speaking in earnest at around age 9 and is now communicating well. Crying has also decreased a lot. Miko is so adorable. Everything will get better in the future!

    • @stooshmo
      @stooshmo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@lizzvilla6468 It will, just be patient, try not to show frustration with her. She will learn, especially with repetition. You may notice she has some little day to day things she does ALL THE TIME. These are her subtle ways of communicating her wants while gaining confidence in things she is sure of. 💜 You've got this mama! ¡Tranquilo!

    • @friskyfresca
      @friskyfresca 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      My goodness the patience Precious demonstrates to her daughter. God bless you.

  • @robrown7193
    @robrown7193 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I am from Memphis TN 901 and when I heard Mikko say Thank you baby my heart just melted ❤. Precious you are doing a wonderful job and GOD is BLESSING 🙏🏾❤️

  • @tanieshadavis8740
    @tanieshadavis8740 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +124

    Sometimes I think you’re a little hard on yourself. But you really are amazing.

    • @thegentlelife
      @thegentlelife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      I definitely try not to be, but it’s the Mother in me that wants to fix everything, even things I can’t. Thank you so much 🥹💛

    • @tanieshadavis8740
      @tanieshadavis8740 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      @@thegentlelife you got this! I know sometimes it’s hard, but you really are amazing.

    • @sharronjones1017
      @sharronjones1017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      You are amazing & wonderfully loving parents.

    • @sharronjones1017
      @sharronjones1017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@thegentlelifeI understand, we never want our children to hurt in any way but it’s impossible. You are loving her through the pain & not giving up. That’s huge my luv❤ I thank God for your courage & strength. Praying for you everyday.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Hbk-gc7st
      @Hbk-gc7st 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@thegentlelifeYou are a wonderful mom! The best mom Mikko and your other babies could wish for.
      I truly believe that and I'm sure very soon you'll see the result of your effort. Seriously, just amazing, no reason to dought that!🙏🏽💝

  • @carlanew
    @carlanew 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    She's so smart and so sweet. I loved hearing her say "thank you baby"

  • @khismet
    @khismet 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    Just getting a glimpse of Mikko as she's happily growing puts a smile in my heart💗

  • @leighannestarks5787
    @leighannestarks5787 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

    I LOVE this channel. I am a Pre-K teacher and started watching your channel to see how you dealt with a nonverbal autistic child. I’m in no way a special education teacher and have not be given any training, but I am trained in teaching little humans. I have had 3-4 autistic kiddos in my class every year for the last 7 years and do not see that changing. I enjoy watching how you teach Miko and I try those tips on my kiddos. Sometimes they work, and sometimes not. 🤷‍♀️
    My best moment was a year before last when my completely nonverbal kiddo took my hand and took me across the classroom to an activity he wanted on a high shelf. He just looked at it and when I said “Please” he repeated and then said “thank you” when I gave it to him. OF COURSE I was in tears, but happy tears. That was a turning point for him and me and we started learning each other a lot more!!🥰🥰
    Keep up your amazing work with her!!! I would LOVE to have her in my classroom knowing how much she has leaned. ❤

    • @gatesfamily3470
      @gatesfamily3470 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wonder why folks use the term 'kiddo' so often. Especially when referring to my special needs children. 😮
      What's that terms real code for?

    • @leighannestarks5787
      @leighannestarks5787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gatesfamily3470 for me it’s a form of endearment. I don’t teach special needs so I was in no way referring to special needs students.
      It’s not code for anything for me. Just a nick name of sorts for my students.

    • @nicnico1734
      @nicnico1734 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any tips on kids who throw there body to the floor

    • @leighannestarks5787
      @leighannestarks5787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nicnico1734 I had one student who did that. If he wasn’t in danger, I would just sit with him. If we were in the middle of the hall, I didn’t care. I just sat with him until he was ready. If he would let me, I would rub his back to calm him down. After he calm down a minute, I would ask if he needed a hug. That usually brought him out of whatever experience he was having. If we were in the classroom, I would just leave him alone until he was ready to join us again. Or not.
      I’m not sure if this was right or not, but it worked for my student and me.

    • @esmeraldagreengate4354
      @esmeraldagreengate4354 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​​@@gatesfamily3470 a lot of people call all kids kiddos. I call all of my kids kiddos or kiddo 🤷‍♀️. Edited coz I didn't like my tone 🤭

  • @Justme-qn3ps
    @Justme-qn3ps 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    Yayyy Mikko! No matter how you communicate, as long as your needs are being meant. Your voice will come with time ❤

  • @jaysspot8141
    @jaysspot8141 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I love how your face lights up when she speaks 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Great Job Mom 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Stay Blessed 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Cathykimjoj
    @Cathykimjoj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    My first born son started talking at 4yrs...it was frustrating but i had to step up as his mum and we walked the journey together. Today he's a storyteller.
    Mikko is adorable baby, very smart indeed....it's ok sometimes she feels frustrated and that way she expresses her emotions.

  • @blackswan5095
    @blackswan5095 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    She's so precious 💕

  • @tooadorable
    @tooadorable 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    My niece was like your daughter until she was 4. Just like you said early intervention and supportive family. She's now in her mid-late 20s and she's now a Nurse Practitioner. You and your husband are doing a good job.

    • @chantellegant4499
      @chantellegant4499 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you so much for this. My daughter just turned 3 and was diagnosed at 2 and it is scary and world crushing because as a parent you think about all of the limitations and potential obstacles she will face but I am glad to know there is hope!

    • @Hbk-gc7st
      @Hbk-gc7st 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They truly are wonderful parents.

    • @angelahall7147
      @angelahall7147 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@chantellegant4499There is always hope. My Granddaughter was diagnosed with autism when she was born. As she got older she is so talented...she takes ballet, just graduation to the 12th grade and any game you play with her she would win. She is a fantastic artist. She is now going into the 12th grade with honors. Yes, always remember that HOPE is there. My daughter home school her children than during their high school years she let them attend 10th through 12th grade. She is so smart. We as a family never treated her differently than any of the children. Her reading and explaining things in the world has always been beyond her age group. Love, patience and compassion will always be the key. May you have many blessing with your relationship with your child and may she blossom as an unique gifted student ❤😊❤

  • @knitsbycynt
    @knitsbycynt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Precious. You are doing an INCREDIBLE JOB with Mikko!!

  • @amandamilo3454
    @amandamilo3454 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Mikko is a truly blessed child to have a patient and nurturing mother like you. I hope you are getting all the support you need. The world would be a much better place with more parents were like you ❤❤❤

    • @DeeDeeInTN
      @DeeDeeInTN 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wouldn't it though?!❤️

  • @jedidiahgodsbeloved6605
    @jedidiahgodsbeloved6605 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    I was watching and listening to every word like I have a child with autism , but I just can understand how this situation can be related to any other conditions or circumstances.
    I hope every child had this chance / love in life .
    God bless you Momma .
    Edit : thanx for the likes .
    I watch this channel always as a subcriber but this video made me cry and realize all everyone wants is being loved unconditionally just as God loves us irrespective of how we are .

  • @carvalone3076
    @carvalone3076 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love how Mikko decided to speak more during her video about being nonverbal!! God bless you, Mama... I hope you have help and I admire you beyond words with tears in my eyes my heart overflows with love for you and your family ❤️❤️❤️✝️🙏❤️❤️❤️

  • @didntcreateahandle
    @didntcreateahandle 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Mikko is growing up and using her words. That is very exciting!

  • @alexzandria6803
    @alexzandria6803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I love the way you worded that at the end. “Society may not have been prepared for you but we will have prepared her for it.” Such a good outlook to have. No matter what you do, others will not always understand autism and people with autism. But if you can teach her to navigate then she will be just fine. ♥️

  • @candiflint6487
    @candiflint6487 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My heart hurts for her everytime I see her cry😢. She's so sweet.

  • @gidgitmel1417
    @gidgitmel1417 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    As a single mother who also has a special needs daughter with multiple diagnosis including autism (moderate level) as well as a recent diagnosis of Agenesis of the Corpus Collosum which she is missing the middle part of the brain that is essential for both hemispheres to communicate together. She’s 9 and she is verbal, but her communication skills are between the ages of 2-4. Thank you so much for sharing the good and the not so good moments especially the meltdowns. I absolutely love your channel. It is so heartwarming to watch how your family handles the daily struggles of what it’s like to live with an autistic child and seeing the improvements she’s made. She is so adorable, and her smile and laughter are the cutest 🥰 ❤️💙💛🫶🏻

  • @valbankz292
    @valbankz292 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My daughter was very similar, I love the patience & love y'all have for her❤
    Amazing family 💯❤️🌹
    I remember people putting me down for not " disciplining" my child in a regular way a child would be disciplined & it would upset me because they didn't understand, I had to separate myself from people that couldn't accept my child, she will always come first....her dad didn't understand at first but after the doctors & school spoke with him he did a turn around as far as learning & understanding.
    God bless yall❤

  • @Michelle-gw4db
    @Michelle-gw4db 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Mikko is saying more words in this video than I have ever seen.. Keep up the amazing work Mom.. Mikko is such a beautiful lil girl. Thank you for sharing your videos.. God bless you and your family 🙏

  • @MissKelsey796
    @MissKelsey796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    9:30 I think it’s so good to still discipline or instill rules to a child with autism. Like when you said you had no more juice. It teaches them self control and sets them up for adulthood because in life we will not get what we want all the time. Also, it’s good to practice moderation. Even though they have autism they still need guidance into adulthood.

    • @rouxtouxb
      @rouxtouxb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Your assumption, perhaps erroneously, is that the child will process information in a neuro-typical manner when the child isn’t neuro-typical. In order for discipline/rules to be effective the child needs to under what the expectation is and be developmentally capable of meeting that expectation.

    • @alphakimmi
      @alphakimmi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are an idiot

    • @maxinefiato5056
      @maxinefiato5056 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your comment is so ignorant. And to the 57 others who liked what you said....such ignoramuses.

    • @vbarbara3235
      @vbarbara3235 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @Misskelsey796- You are exactly right, and Mikko definitely understands what her Mom is saying. It may take repetition but she’ll get it. I’ve seen her progress thru out the videos. My nephew is also autistic and my sister set some basic rules and he understood them thru repetition more and more as he got older. These kids are smarter than what we give them credit for, autistic or not.

    • @ednajewell491
      @ednajewell491 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@DivisImaginationStation???your credentials???
      Common sense
      ..Mikko, obviously, processes by virtue of her appropriate responses such as 'Thank you' and 'following directions'. As well, she didn't melt down when told water; no juice. She showed displeasure but accepted the 'no' DUE TO 'discipline'.
      That defines 'comprehension'.
      Slower doesn't equate to 'lack'.

  • @MissKelsey796
    @MissKelsey796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    It must be so frustrating being tired but not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep. Also, if she lacks sleep, then you all do too. May GOD continue to bless you all and supply you with patience. Amen.

  • @b.j.dee2702
    @b.j.dee2702 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Singing... That actually helped my son with eye contact and responding back in song. I literally had to sing about everything and narrate what he's doing. It definitely helped. Tons of eye contact and responding to his name now. He also has Hyperlexia so they don't quite consider him non-verbal anymore, since he can say the alphabet, numbers, and colors when prompted. He's in speech because he doesn't have functional communication, such as talking back and forth in a conversation. Thank you for sharing- your ideas and methods have helped me greatly as well with my journey with my son.

    • @gatesfamily3470
      @gatesfamily3470 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Amen to singing. Music helped with my daughter tremendously. ❤
      Even though she talks now, the music has been a wonderful therapeutic tool in or arsenal.

    • @tiffanybell1414
      @tiffanybell1414 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad u shared this I will try with my 3yr old grandson.

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Your gentle touch with her is amazing. I love how you work with her. 💕

  • @raraevans9689
    @raraevans9689 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When mikko said Mommy no. I hummm. I have several friends who are high spectrum 2 started out non verbal 1is an independent contractor who fixes companies computers the other works for Oracle the other is an engineer. One friend told me its like your on a whole new planet and you have to figure out how to get things done on this new planet no one speaks your language or know how to do things the way you do. So i have to adapt and adjust and configure things in my mind to come in a way for others to understand or know what im thinking or needing. I knew what i wanted or needed but they didn't understand me. I learned them way before they learned me. Counting numbers music books on tape helped out alot. Stay strong stay positive

  • @bronwynhodgkinson3534
    @bronwynhodgkinson3534 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    You help me realize that being nonverbal can mean that the relationship is maybe even more intimate than conventional parent child relationships!

  • @jacksontown2224
    @jacksontown2224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    She’s beautiful.. Can’t wait to see her speech develop. The way you relate to her has taught me a lot even as a school teacher.

  • @Just_Jessicaa
    @Just_Jessicaa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Precious, your parents has chosen the perfect name for you as your so sweet and precious 😊 such an amazing mom and an even more beautiful family 😊

  • @NAH14386
    @NAH14386 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    She will be having conversations in the future. Eye contact sometimes is over stimulating. My cousin says it's like taking 1000 pictures in second. (20yrs old with Autism) He had about 10 words at 6 years old. Now he can tell you it all. She is definitely thinking and communicating. You are an amazing mother by looks of it. Remember, GOD knows what he is doing. ❤

  • @brendaspearman3200
    @brendaspearman3200 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    You are such an amazing mom I love the way you are so patience with her I truly appreciate and enjoy watching Thank you for sharing

  • @user-oh3lr9nf4s
    @user-oh3lr9nf4s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    i wish everyone could be raised and loved like you do your babies. what a lucy kiddo ❤

  • @yvettesavo18
    @yvettesavo18 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    You know it's because of the attention and the love her parents have for her. She's so precious.

  • @kuttfam0191
    @kuttfam0191 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Precious, you are an amazing momma! Mike is such a blessing. When my grandmother had a child with cerebral palsy in the 1920s, she was definitely ahead of her time. Not one doctor focused on what she could do, only what she couldn't. Well, she blew them out of the water. She surpassed all expecting and then some. Grandma used to say that a child's parents are the ones to be their advocates. And you are. You are leading her siblings by example. I love the way Miko listens when her daddy sings to her! Her little face just seems to relax.

  • @pammoore4507
    @pammoore4507 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    She’s beautiful! Her words seem to be at the top of her younger. Also seems like she’s working it all out on her own terms. You’re doing a great job mommy. 🤗💝

  • @louisianagirl4585
    @louisianagirl4585 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Precious you are helping so many mothers deal with the unknown. ❤

  • @antoinettewilliams4679
    @antoinettewilliams4679 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    She is adorable. She is growing into herself. You explain well for others to understand the various aspects of autism. Thanks for sharing something so private and vulnerable with us. Blessings, peace and love🙏🏾❤️

  • @wingeddragonra3953
    @wingeddragonra3953 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You and your husband are such amazing parents.

  • @dandeelion
    @dandeelion 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I really appreciate these videos. Mikko is such a cutie and im so glad she is progressing so beautifully. MJ, my son, is four and we are at this level also. These videos give me hope and really helps to ease my anxiety some knowing there are others experiencing this as well. I let MJ watch them with me sometimes to see how he reacts and just for relativity so he sees others his age which I feel is important. I love your patience with Mikko even though we know sometimes it can be trying, yet there is a peace and patience is just willed to us in those times. So keep up the good work. From one mom to another, we got this! Soon we will celebrate mommy!! 🎉🎉

  • @Trinn_.prettyy
    @Trinn_.prettyy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    She’s such a good mom and teacher to Mikko ❤️❤️

  • @ItsjustmeKat
    @ItsjustmeKat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    You’re a wonderful human. I can’t help but to think about my upbringing and everything’s 10000000% different. People are still unable to understand that Autism in females is definitely NOT bipolar and it’ll be nice not to be treated like I’m bipolar when I’m not. Sure they may see some similarities between the two but they are not the same. Now I’ve moved back to Barbados where the doctors here aren’t even trying to see anything differently. Saying that I should have “grown out of this” by now and expecting me to create the energy to even look at someone after they’ve already inaccurately diagnosed me without me even saying one word. Ahhhh I’m not sure if I just got my point across 😫 you’re an awesome human is what I mean, you got this fam!! 💛🖖🌸✨

    • @cherietaylorsmall5764
      @cherietaylorsmall5764 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Where were you diagnosed you as autistic?

    • @ItsjustmeKat
      @ItsjustmeKat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cherietaylorsmall5764 I’m still working on the official diagnosis 😅

    • @ItsjustmeKat
      @ItsjustmeKat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cherietaylorsmall5764 Miami is where I was

  • @carolinebyers7808
    @carolinebyers7808 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a beautiful family you are. My respect for you and Chris as parents is tremendous. It’s such a shame that every child in this world can’t have the obvious love and support this beautiful little person has. And on a side note, it’s incredible how much she looks like her father. I wish you all the best,

  • @Uma_The_Frog
    @Uma_The_Frog 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are an amazing mother! Times will get tough and things may not go the way that was expected but you can get though those times with the help of your family and friends. Keep being the amazing person you are ❤

  • @monicarichardson2086
    @monicarichardson2086 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    How does Mikko interact with her siblings? Does she get excited when they get in from school?

  • @jenns7061
    @jenns7061 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Keep loving, listening and teaching Mom. It will pay off for her to have a healthy, fulfilled life. 💜🎉

  • @cute4real846
    @cute4real846 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are remarkable. When I see this sweetheart have a meltdown, it breaks my heart. The cuddles you give her are precious ❤

  • @lilib.8242
    @lilib.8242 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh but you are listening. Look how she got you to meet her needs. Look how far she’s come. You all are listening and understanding and she appreciates you soooo much. That simple gesture of touching your face for that moment spoke volumes.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @thecrazygoodmomlife
    @thecrazygoodmomlife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I just love how patient you are and try so hard to understand her and help her❤ I’m struggling so bad with being patient and not irritated 😭 my autistic 2 yr old can talk & is academically smart. Sometimes I’m like is she having a hard time or just wants to get on our nerves and whine when she knows how to talk it’s so frustrating. Mikko is so beautiful and has such a wonderful personality 😊 you guys are doing wonderful with her, and she’s doing so well❤

  • @dawnwilliams2181
    @dawnwilliams2181 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My grandbaby is very similar, he just turned 5, Spanish speaking mom, English dad. He's still not conversational yet, but says words in both languages both ALS and SLS He's very smart. In the kindergarten at 4. Knows all the basics in both languages. Draws Extremely well. Photographic memory. He acts just like her. He was swimming at 2. Taught himself basically. He has a development coach, insurance, who spends 8 hours a day 5 days a week with him. He improved tremendously.

  • @LadyEliza7
    @LadyEliza7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I watch the channel of an amazing autistic young man Ste’ce. I have no idea how old he is…late teens or early twenties. He’s nonverbal and uses a pad that says words and other ways of communicating. His mom is amazing and he is quite independent. I really enjoy watching him and their interactions. It makes me think of Mikko’s possibilities. ❤

  • @red33caramelguy76
    @red33caramelguy76 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pure love, pure patience, and total dedication 💯🙏🏾🫂

  • @edvh88
    @edvh88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So great to see how M soothes herself with her thumb and gives you a gentle caress to show love 💕

  • @kkimberly2004YT
    @kkimberly2004YT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Wow, I had no idea you had other children, that has to be sooOOoo overwhelming at times. How do you guys make sure the other children are getting special time and feeling connected.

    • @queennanna5595
      @queennanna5595 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Good observation. And one of her twins also has autism I believe but he is verbal. It would be nice to see how a higher functioning autistic kid like her son navigates through the world.

    • @gatesfamily3470
      @gatesfamily3470 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@queennanna5595yes, I agree. Precious herself is also autistic.

    • @kkimberly2004YT
      @kkimberly2004YT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@gatesfamily3470 *WHAT!* whoa! I didn't know that either! lol This is why you don't make assumptions about someone's life. ty

  • @Officialjrob22
    @Officialjrob22 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She’s absolute adorable good job mom! You’re very patient and gentle towards her needs ❤❤

  • @CordellLawrence
    @CordellLawrence 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us. As a parent trying to understand my own family's journey dealing with a daughter on the spectrum, every little bit of insight helps ♥-- You have a beautiful family, sending much love and support (even if it's just via a TH-cam comment and prayers).

  • @mariselruiz8443
    @mariselruiz8443 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hello and with humble gratitude. I really am drawn to the kind simple and down to earth approach you show an otherwise challenging and arduous day to day journey. Your devotion and love is seen in Mikkos angelic eyes, your amazing !

  • @naomiparsons462
    @naomiparsons462 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Oftentimes, when we are looking at someone we find it more difficult to listen, because it's more visual information to process. But of course, if you find it works for Mikko, then great! I love your approach to parenting your beautiful girl! ❤️

  • @AleexBalitorri
    @AleexBalitorri 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My son will be 3 in December and he does a lot of the same things Mikko does to communicate (pointing, grabbing my hand to lead me to where he wants) except he doesn't say any words at all and it's almost as if he's refusing to talk. I put him in speech therapy thinking it would help but it's as if he is regressing. When we first started he was at least saying Mom. Now he calls me "Ba" lol which I'm not sure where it came from. He fights when we try to get him to say thank you... & man does the boy have a temper. It's so discouraging for me especially being a first time mother I feel like I'm completely failing. I applaud your patience because man! It is hard playing the guessing game with a 2 1/2 year old who also gets frustrated when he can't communicate what exactly he's needing or wanting. I love your guys videos and Mikko is so adorable! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

    • @gatesfamily3470
      @gatesfamily3470 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hang in there sweetheart. ❤

    • @moosieh1
      @moosieh1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're doing well Mama, keep up the good work it will pay off. Stay in prayer and play inspirational music on your drives with him. I've seen tremendous improvement in my son when I did this ❤

  • @genettalacey2627
    @genettalacey2627 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    May God give you and your husband the strength you need to take care of your precious family. Blessings. ❤❤❤❤

  • @c.t.murray3632
    @c.t.murray3632 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Much love and hugs for this family. They're committed to doing the right thing for their children in this very difficult Society.

  • @LadyEliza7
    @LadyEliza7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She’s so happy and enjoying repeating you🥰

  • @cynthia-iz9ew
    @cynthia-iz9ew 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I love this channel, and I love your family. The way you and Chris work as a team, is something that all of us can learn from. Bless you❤❤❤❤

  • @kathrynd.3930
    @kathrynd.3930 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My younger daughter was diagnosed with a "Mixed Expressive/Receptive Language Disorder" at age 3. She spoke a lot of "gibberish." She was in Speech Therapy/Special Ed classes throughout grade school. She is now 33. She graduated college with Honors, works at a bank, has her own apartment and supports herself. She doesn't really have any friends outside of work but it doesn't bother her. Hang in there. You doing a great job with her!❤

  • @darlaann1610
    @darlaann1610 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a sweet mama and sweet baby girl. Just wait until she grows a little bit more, she will show you that there is so much that she knows but was unable to communicate it. My son was different, but still had struggles. Since he was talking very early, I did not know he had autism till he was 7. He's all grown now. Just sending you encouragement and letting you know that being loving and gentle is wonderful. I was the same as you despite family discouraging me every step of the way. Be strong mama, you can do this for many of us have walked the road before you.

  • @lakeyshaadamou6850
    @lakeyshaadamou6850 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your love patience and understanding for her will surely get her far! Your an outstanding mommy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @joanjohn9500
    @joanjohn9500 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bless u Mom & Dad! This film is so needed for so many reasons ! I fill a huge gap, void& hole for so many people! This is for ALL humans because we all need to be more informed about putting LOVE into action! I am a retired special ed teacher and u allllll blow my mind ! Continue! U are AWESOME !

  • @StarC2233
    @StarC2233 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I learn lots from your videos, thank you for sharing✨️✨️

    • @Justme-qn3ps
      @Justme-qn3ps 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too!!!! ❤

  • @Inkblot67
    @Inkblot67 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching her play. One of my grandchildren is autistic (8) and when he was between 2-4 he was very drawn to wheels and the way they turned. He was absolutely fixed on toy cars, trucks, carts, SUV’s, wagons, bicycles, tricycles, wheelbarrows, mopeds, motorcycles, etc. he would spend hours turning the wheels, lining them all up perfectly, spinning them fast, spinning them slowly…doing anything he could think to do with wheels. Today he still loves wheels but he loves other things too. I very much enjoy your channel. Please continue to share with us! 😁

  • @hekeepsblessingme1312
    @hekeepsblessingme1312 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are doing a fantastic job! She has two good parents.

  • @CWengrovius1420
    @CWengrovius1420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow. Your doing a great job raising Mikko. She is such a sweet little girl & she is learning lots even though she uses gestures or some signs & other movements to ask for what she needs or wants in her daily life! Keep up the good work with her & autism as well. God bless you always!
    Showing her how much you care & love her is an essential to her growing up & to navigate the world we live in together!

  • @roki5337
    @roki5337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I pray that you have all the support and resources you need. I pray that as gentle as you are with Mikko that you are as gentle with yourself and that those around you are gentle with you, I pray that as she grows Mikko learns new things and can communicate even more as well as thrive. i know it can be difficult with an autistic child. You and your family are superheros!

  • @BSOG3
    @BSOG3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Her mom is a giant in her life. So patient even when she doesn't really have the energy to be. God is going to bless this woman abundantly for taking care of his child in such a beautiful and special way. That little girl loves her mom so much. I hope that when she finally says a full sentence it will be "I love you momma."

  • @glennfields8121
    @glennfields8121 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just found your channel. What an absolutely adorable child Mikko is. I'll be watching her progress.

  • @RozFlyer
    @RozFlyer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this little girl so much and I don't know her. I celebrate her triumphs and feel sad when she cries. I love when her dad sings to her. I know there are struggles but your family is so blessed and your doing a great job. ❤❤

  • @yvonnecarter9705
    @yvonnecarter9705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bless you guys, Gods entrusted you with such a gift as Mikko❤❤❤❤

  • @romelleabdulaleem283
    @romelleabdulaleem283 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an amazing parent you are!!

  • @MissKelsey796
    @MissKelsey796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She is communicating ALOT! Praise GOD! I loved when she gave you her foot to take off her socks. 10:03

  • @TheRhapsody44
    @TheRhapsody44 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for another transparent video. I just love your family. I work with 18 and older disabled individuals (Guardianship) and I realize how precious they are and how wonderful the parents and caregivers are ❤❤. Praying God continues to give you all the strength needed to advocate for these precious gifts from God❤.

  • @beverlypearson5254
    @beverlypearson5254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re an awesome mom and you’re doing an absolutely AMAZING job! Keep it up. Mikko is thriving at her own pace. 🙏🏽

  • @yeesh9215
    @yeesh9215 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Came across this video, the first minute, I see how sweet, gentle and patient you are with her.
    You are very soothing to her. Bless you and your family.

  • @marystellarosetarot5700
    @marystellarosetarot5700 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Omg I love the new intro!! So much yes!!! 😍 🙏

  • @traciG
    @traciG 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Yay. I love the updates! I applaud ur patience u do so great with her! ❤

  • @Ladycrafty6
    @Ladycrafty6 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a retired Exceptional Ed teacher for 30 plus years, frustration is hard for the little ones in the Spectrum. Using technology has made a difference in helping them communicate! I love your channel! ❤

  • @RLacy-jz5qb
    @RLacy-jz5qb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My grandson is very similar to Mikko. I care for him Mon through Fri. And he is 5 yrs. Let me just say he is my heart! I have a degree in Special Education, which helps. You have to have tremendous patience and care when taking care of children on the Spectrum. But with great patience and valuable resources and knowledge it can be done. I love looking at Mikko because it reminds me so much of my baby. I have been praying that he will be able to verbally communicate very soon, since he is also nonverbal. I think you are doing a wonderful job with Nikko.

  • @sallybaddeley6060
    @sallybaddeley6060 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As an autistic in her 40's the phrase "early intervention" scares the life out of me 😅When I was young it meant doing what you could to get me to become "normal", which was/is impossible. It's so lovely to see a parent meeting a little girl where she's at. Your comment saying "maybe she doesn't understand how to tell us or maybe we haven't learned how to listen". You showed more love & understanding with just that one sentence than I'd ever be able to earn from my mother. It made me cry happy tears. By the end of the video my cheeks are aching from smiling. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being you. Thankyou for your patience & understanding. Thank you for being a safe base.
    Mikko is so sweet, clearly the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It was beautiful to be able to have a glimpse into your interactions. Thank you ❤

  • @JESUSLOVESYOU219
    @JESUSLOVESYOU219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Her “Thank you!” Is my favourite!! 😊

  • @angelahall7147
    @angelahall7147 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mama so proud of you. Don't worry all your encouragement and your love will have her one day come to you and speaking in a sentence with totally clearness. You and us understands hercompletely. I love that you have patince with her. My Granddaughter was just like your daughter and the doctors told us she would never talk and would be in special ed classes throughout her schooling. My daughter home schooled all her children. We as a family never let her feel that we could not understand her...she at the age of 7 could do math, every game we played with her, she won and she could read and explain to you what dhe had read. From the time of 7 she became an outstanding arts. Today she is in public school in the 11th girl. She will soon graduate to the 12th. She makes you so proud now and she knows that. You are an Amazingly, talented educational teacher. She is coming along so fast...it just fulls my heart because I see my Granddaughter in her. You know that she is a very intelligent child because of your love she will achieve all. Each time I see your channel (I just across it yesterday) I have tears of joy. You are a special extraordinarily person and mother. I use to teach children with speech problems who had autism and was given no hope from their doctors and even their family members. You have a blessed child and she is an achiever because of you. I love you both so much. With your patience, your style of teacher her...each day she is amazingly acknowleging her growth. Keep doing what you are doing with her, which I know you will...May God you and your family. Have you thought about being a teacher. You would makeke an excellent one. ❤

    • @angelahall7147
      @angelahall7147 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She would be an outstanding teacher...oh yes❤

  • @Musik216
    @Musik216 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    04:44 I absolutely love happy Mikko

  • @tinaorengo8549
    @tinaorengo8549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing you day to day life with Miko

  • @yayarosales
    @yayarosales 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love seeing her talk. She really is such a beautiful girl 🩷💜