First! Please pin! You guys have helped me learn so much about autism! ❤

@Latte_girl1113

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the pin!

Autism is NOT a disease; it only means that you're slightly different from others, and have special interests/preferences from others.

@echofoxtrot2.051

Жыл бұрын

Diseases are curable. Autism is lifelong.

@missy8867

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say it's slightly different... it really depends on where you are on the spectrum.

@militarychase864

10 ай бұрын

​@@echofoxtrot2.051not all desieses are curable if they are a terminal desiese it won't be cured but I agree with the autism because it will never go away

@militarychase864

10 ай бұрын

​@@missy8867agree

@markstoyreviews6641

3 ай бұрын

are you sure this should be OK for me to watch i don’t know what this would turn me into later

Myth #5: "Oh, EVERYONE'S a little bit like that." ...I have heard that SO many times in my life (my son's been diagnosed, I haven't been - but I'm absolutely convinced that I'm autistic as well), and I can't even begin to tell you how frustrating, infuriating, and invalidating it is to hear that (even when I know people aren't saying it 'maliciously'). Urgh. Thank you so much for making this video... people hear of 1 or 2 cases and think they know exactly what Autism is & what it 'looks like' - they forget that it's a 'spectrum' and can take ALL kinds of shapes & forms. It's like... don't invalidate MY experience/difficulties, just b/c I may not be like that person over there.

@melissacooper8724

6 ай бұрын

I've learned that people with autism are like snowflakes. No two are exactly alike.

Ian has such a big heart. I know his honesty has helped me understand myself in my 30s better and the weighted blanket has helped me sleep better which I learned from you Ian. I hope he knows how much I see from God working through him to help others. Connor I can tell really looks up to you Rob in his passion for camera work. Allister I wish you could bottle up his happiness in a pill you could help so many people out. I hope that one day their dreams in life will be exceeded I am really impressed by Connor on the piano in the 7 ahead videos. Me and my brother's hugs look really awkward but he shows his love when he was begging my dad to bring him to visit me.

One of the people in this world who have learned me most is Ian, you really have amazing sons. And what he teaches me is just that he is who he is and he let you parents show it on the internet. Thanks! I think Connor and Alistair should have had the same impact on me if they was more similar to me, they are just as amazing to :) Both your kids and 7 aheads kids have strenghs that I am missing but I cant take medication for autism because most of them actually are illegal in my country, but I have medication for my ADHD with helps my autism a little to.

2:32 Probably the most annoying is 'Everyone has a little Autism" 5:07 Big difference between Superpower and Talent for sure! 6:33 As a parent with a child whom has Autism, it is a challenge, it is a different means of parenting. 8:04 So correct! That being said, it amazes us how many people with kids on the spectrum seem to have a radar. When we have struggled, we have had other parents come to us and ask if everything is okay and then explain their situation! Thanks again for the video!

Thank you for making this! I believed so many myths until ASD personally touched my life

@missy8867

Жыл бұрын

SAME!

Back when I was a preteen/teenager, I had a friend who had a lot of autistic traits. She would flap her hands when she was excited, rock back-and-forth, used repetitive speech, and had a lot of heavy fixations that people around her called obsessions. We believe that her mom was in denial and didn’t want to get her an autism diagnosis because she already had, another more rare condition on top of blindness and hearing loss. It’s sad to me that now that we are adults, she may not have gotten the services that she needed, so she very well could be stuck without help, as you can’t get autism treatments as an adult without getting them as a child first. I’m no longer friends with this person, but sometimes I think about how she’s doing.

Thank you so much for this video and as a fellow autistic, I'm so happy to stumble across your channel by complete accident 🌻🌻🌻

I love how I can relate to every single one of your videos! You've made me realise and figure out that I have a high chance of having autism and I might tell my mum so I can go to a doctor and get diagnosed! 🙂

Autism is different for each individual who has it though traits can be similar though not identical. Take myself and Connor. Both of us have some form of social anxieties. I remember the video you did when he was going through his social struggles and it connected to me since I struggle socially.

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it’s a spectrum but many similar traits can be shared

@militarychase864

10 ай бұрын

​@@AutismFamilyChannel​​I have been saying i dont have autism even though i hve lots of autism traits like toe walking hand flapping(only when exited) and the spider crawl finger stim and many others i also hate loud noises some textures i haven't been tested for autism and I don't have any other disorders that share some of the same symptoms. I'm now thinking if I have lots of autism traits is there a chance I could be on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum it's a spectrum but do you think it could be a possibility that I could I also chew on things like Alistair what do you think the chances of me being on the spectrum from hearing this

@militarychase864

10 ай бұрын

What do you think my chances are being on the spectrum from hearing that should I get tested or not

Thank you so much! Love this one! I have heard so many strange myths about Autism. Even a lot of professionals believe in them and keep telling them over and over. That makes me both angry and sad. I have learned that the only way to improve this, is so speak up yourself. Keep going! I am always happy to find a new video online. Lots of love!

Thank you for making this video! I have had to explain to so many in our family that I can't cure my sons autism with food...

All too often people assume that if someone with autism can achieve in one area why can't they do so in others. Autism displays in various capacities within the person. It is important that their voices are heard /listened to and not overlooked/ undermined. Your video gives a very helpful explanation of what is a very complex disorder.

I used to think and desperately wanted to believe that I would be able to cure my child. I always cringe when people say they think their kid has something, but don't want the label. One of my aunts told me they thought I shouldn't tell my son that he has ASD because in the very limited amount of time she's had around him... she thinks its not obvious. My son knows he has ASD and it's nothing to be ashamed of. I would never want my child to feel like his diagnosis should be a dirty little secret.

being a mother of autistic child i appreciate ur efforts...❤

Very nice video thanks. Great narrative! You’re explaining really well the myth number 2 and it’s really relieving and comforting!

Thank you for this video, it explains things so well. You have 3 beautiful children, I love seeing them enjoying things, and trips you take them on. Thank you so much for all you do in your positive presentation of Autism.

How about going through the first quarter century of your life knowing deep down you're "different" in someway and often don't really fit in with society like most everyone else seemingly can and not realizing all this time you're on the spectrum (in my case Asperger's). Once I was diagnosed at age 26 it really made everything back then make sense! I'm just glad we live in a modern age where now people know about it and can get it properly diagnosed and know how to manage it for both parent and child alike.

I absolutely adore your family and channel. Thank you so much for the knowledge you've shared for so many years. ❤❤❤

Do you know what I'd really love to watch from you guys, gaming content. I think Ian, Conner and Alistair would really enjoy that. Maybe you guys could play some Nintendo games, or some Xbox games, I think it would be really fun to watch

Your videos have helped me understand more about my actions and how i deal with events, and struggles. I hate being touched, however, when theres someone pretty special, I can sit and cuddle them, but I do get fed up of it easily and walk off. Social aspects I really struggle with, in crowds or even some small groups I step back and listen as interaction is too hard. I'm very quiet and don't engage often. Sound is a big issue with me, wanting to put headphones/ear protectors on as even the quietest noises can be painful at times. But trying to fit in, I very rarely do it. Changes to routine are difficult and one little change throws me out for the day and even affects eating! When it came to school, I struggled engaging and had a very small social circle. I had problems with maths and English. But as soon as algebra was thrown in (or equations with chemisty and physics) I shone through. Same with Spanish, so many better grades there.

Love the red dead redemption clip! 😂 I frequently refer to “snake oil” from similar people.

This is great video for parents starting on ASD Path with children.

Brilliant video! This one I am saving to share with friends and colleagues!

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am so happy for you , it’s very challenging to be in public with my son because my son gazes around at his environment and at people , a lot of grown men approach my son and yell at him and threaten to hurt him , my son gets stressed in public and sometimes tosses the cart and darts out , how does your children deal with being threatened by people ? If you have a solution or just some advise please share . My son is 41 . We go out the house with family and familiar places but we can’t change how people behave just try to help my son cope .

I love this video and I know that I was masking until I was diagnosed and then when I knew that I had a reason to love little kids shows and love playing with toys for toddlers and preschoolers I just started becoming a whole entire new person

I wish most people were as good and encouraging as you❤ Love all the way from Israel🇮🇱

I agree with all your statements. Also nice video of the boys. Your great parents. I watched a lot off your videos back and what you had to deal with is a lot. Hope the boys and you are doing better now. Maybe a life update would be nice. My autistic son is going to a group to prepare him for school. This group not only consists of children on the spectrum. We found out there really focused on treating the autism in stead of helping him progress. For example he can walk barefoot and needs to eat and drink on command. This makes me so mad and sad. We hope it’s getting better if there educated but the should be the specialists.

Awesome video!! Thank you so much❤

Great, well-scripted video that everyone should see. Thanks.

I am 19 on the spectrum, and I still toe walk to this day. I use inserts in my shoes to help me walk heel toe. Without them, it's very hard not to walk on my toes often and is uncomfortable. I'm a level 1, and it even still impacts my daily life. I can't hold a job because of stress and sensory issues. I have a hard time not having meltdowns every week, I used to have them daily, but medication has helped. It impacts your daily life no matter the level or severity.

I have autism. I don’t like loud noises, I can’t say in one place and I have a heard time speaking.

Back when Aspergers was still a diagnosis, the primary difference in the definitions between Aspergers and autism was that language delay was part of the diagnostic criteria for autism, whereas Aspergers involved no language delay or accelerated language development. It's not so much a myth as a shift in definitions: AS and classic autism were once considered separate, now they're considered to be different manifestations of the same condition. As to whether they should be separate diagnoses, on the one hand the biological mechanisms seem to be the same and delayed vs. accelerated children can show up in the same family, so in terms of researchers trying to get to the bottom of what autism really is, or in terms of supporting families with multiple diagnosed children, it helps for the conditions to be regarded as the same. On the other hand, language delay vs. language acceleration lead to different profiles of support needs (verbal individuals who had language delays tend to report losing speech under stress, whereas I was language accelerated and basically never have that issue) so for the purposes of classifying the support needs of individuals, acknowledging a distinction between the two conditions is helpful.

I can relate to all of these, thanks for the video!

Like the cancer explanation to help me understand i think of asthma you could easily say everyone has asthma because you get puffed out and sometimes struggle to catch your breath but in reality for someone with asthma it is really hard to catch your breath sometimes unable to breath in serious cases (like bad asthma attacks) it can be life threatening i know autism is completely different to asthma and asthma is completely different to cancer and autism is completely different to cancer aswell but thats how i make myself understand

Thanks for this video.

I have been hearing everyone has a little bit of autism and man I do not like that! Like you said If everyone have it then we wouldn't need the name you wouldn't need to differentiate like you said. And it also is kind of putting down on autistic people saying that they're not different. I just don't like that phrase. I agree with you guys 100%. I have two kids on the spectrum and we suggest another. You guys have been such a help to us in so many ways

As an autistic person, I love this channel

I was and am like Ian in that I cried a lot when I heard about bad things happening to other people, to this day I struggle with certain types of movie violence. It helps if I can think of it in a certain way.

I’ve had customers at my workplace tell me “just smile. I promise it’s not that bad.” Sigh trust me I’m fine. My face may not show it so I know that I’m bad at showing my true emotions. I just take my fidget spinner out and play around with it when I’m not doing anything.

Perfect video!

I hate when I hear “when he goes to a Normal school” that word normal it’s just so annoying and insulting.

Where did you get the green iPad case that's my favorite color was wondering is it available on Amazon

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Yes on Amazon. Foam case for iPad

The Care Bears Bedtime Bear---> 💙 🐻 💙 Cheer Bear---> 💖 🐻 💖 Grumpy Bear ---> 💙 🐻 💙 Sunshine Bear ---> 💛 🐻 💛 TenderHeart Bear ---> 🧡 🐻 🧡 Share Bear---> 💜 🐻 💜 Wish Bear---> 💙 🐻 💙 Friendship Bear ---> 🤎 🐻 🤎 Lovealot Bear---> 💖 🐻 💖 Good Luck Bear---> 💚 🐻 💚 Champ Bear---> 🧡 🐻 🧡 Birthday Bear ---> 🧡 🐻 🧡 True Heart Bear---> 💛 🐻 💛

Two very critical points! 1.) The DSM-5 IS A GUIDE, NOT A CHECKLIST. The "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders" is not written and was never intended to be an all-inclusive checklist of behaviors and traits. In fact, it came about because there was (and still is) great inconsistency in diagnosis or treatment of exact same patient. This presents a challenge. A Clinician (Psychologist of Psychiatrist) must make observations of the current state and extrapolations of historical behaviors. Since all observations are subjective, Clinicians come up with their "Best Guess." The result is, even today, the risk of misdiagnosis is still high. Today, there only a 61% chance the diagnosis you get from one facility will be the same somewhere else. Autism has a historical rate of misdiagnosis. Associated with the "Guide" perspective of the DSM-5, those attempting a "Self-Diagnosis" frequently fall into the trap of only looking at "Today" rather than a "Lifetime." This is critical. Due to the mass amount of information on the internet, far too many people have their own spin on the text of the DSM-5 Manual. They all may have good intentions, but the result is many make giant leaps and assumptions and often get it wrong. Yes, you may think you (or a loved one) has something going on, but an honest diagnosis of Autism takes a lot of work and time. LOTS OF TIME AND WORK! Anyone coming up with their "opinionized diagnosis" is heading down a potentially dangerous path! It must be stressed that Autism has several other conditions that heavily overlap in symptomology. It may take a professional longer to sort it all out. Jumping to conclusions WILL be very harmful to the subject person. 2.) "Infantilism": One common problem with being diagnosed with Autism is social stigma. Unfortunately, historically people on the spectrum are portrayed as acting "childlike" and with minimal mental capacity. The true reason Autism is described as a spectrum is there are so many different behaviors and traits Autism covers, each of us is a fully unique mix of these things. It is a myth the spectrum is a indication of the "capacity" of an Autistic individual. "Autism is not correctly diagramed on a linear scale." The reality is, our behaviors and responses can be highly situational. Some have behaviors/traits that can be subtle and may not be obvious to most other people, but still be diagnosable as Autistic. The "Stereotype" is more often "Complex Autism." Here again, things can vary widely. The Autistic that has communication challenges and other developmental (or comorbid) challenges, are often seen as "severely Autistic" by the unknowing public. In accordance with the (current) DSM-5, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is broken down in to 3 categories. (Since it can be a whole big topic....look it up!) The categories are broken down more as to the amount or level on needs of support, than specific behavioral traits. So the reality is, most diagnosed autistics do not fall on only one category. Personally, I have challenges that may put me on Level 1 ("minimal support" ......my term), and I have other challenges that are definitely on the Level 2 ("moderate support" ....again my term). My sound sensitivity and my total lack of "social filters" is clearly a "Level 2 issue. Even at age 71, I need to have someone with me in public because I can say just about anything.....whatever is in my head gets spoken. It would be easy for me to give you every personal detail, (including my finances) without thinking twice! Without my constant escort, I can easily offend many people. So there you go, I am both a Level 1 and Level 2. Autism, and the diagnosis thereof, is very complex. It is well beyond the ability of simple media explanations, so the public buys into simplified stereotypes. It is a common fear of a person receiving a diagnosis that suddenly they will be taken less seriously, and their actions often challenged. Hence, the problems or perception and treating Autistic people like children. With many years in the Military and a full career as a Technical Writer in the Biomedical field, even I was faced with such bias and stigma.

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comprehensive comments

Thank you for this amazing informative video. What causes me the most anxiety as a parent is their future. Who is going to marry and whether they will have offsprings to take care

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

I hear you

Love your videos as always. All 3 of your boys are a blessing. ♥️ I relate to their struggles. #autismacceptancemonth

I am an adult with autism type 1. My talent is teaching but in Ecuador (where I live) there is corruption, in universities they don't put the good teachers, they put the friends of the boss. Autism in the third world is terrible.

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

I truly hope things improve soon

@DanielMartinez316

Жыл бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel so do I. Thank you for your videos and your good desires, sir.

Awesome videos

I have Septo Optic Dysplasia. Which caused me to be born totally blind, and it also caused me to be on the autism spectrum. And I have CPTSD. I will say this. There is no cure. SOD has no cure. There is no cure for my autism, or my blindness. Saying that I need cured of autism is like saying I need cured of my blindness. Which I honestly don’t want a cure. There are times where I do want a cure for my CPTSD. But for my blindness and autism, no. I don’t want cured, but there is no cure.

@siennaprice1351

Жыл бұрын

Because of having SOD, I’ve been told, “you don’t look blind.”

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments!

@siennaprice1351

Жыл бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel you are truly welcome

Sometimes I wish everyone was autistic, maybe just for a day. Th be more people might understand what it’s really like to live with autism in a world not designed for us.

I used to think my son having austism was my fault for doing bad things in life and that God is punishing me. Oh lord, why has thy forsaken me. 😢😢😢.

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

It’s not your fault and I don’t believe he’s punishing you. We’ve all made mistakes. This is our unique responsibility to take care of these wonderful kids.

I agree. It is fundamentally different.

Interesting 😊😊😊😊

i dont like being touched i have meltdown i dont make eye contact but i dont show any signs of autism

Appreciate the video! Want to know more that how you guys help your son break the shell that he could start speaking. My son has strong intention of communication and i think he can speak sentence. Regrettably he fails to speak clearly that teachers think he is non verbal and not on the right track to teach him. I really want to help him. Could u give me sone advice on this,? Thanks

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Is he in any speech therapies?

@bnyw7987

Жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for your reply. Yup, he did that at school, with being one lesson (half hour) for every two weeks. But what's pity is that he is suffering from diarrhea constantly and is always absent from school. As such, rare chance to meet the ST. It is until recently I realize that many ASD kids encounter diarrhea problem. While my son is under treatment, I find he is more mindful and focused than before. Say, he looks at me all through and is trying to intimate my oral movements while I am teaching him to speak. That's why I di really want to grapse this golden opportunity to teach him.

God made us all in His own image and in a special way. He makes no mistakes. Thanks for this video. God bless you all!

Do the boys ever get annoyed or impatient with each others autism?

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do

For me hugs are like when you rub your feet on the carpet with socks on then touch metal

Hey Rob can you do a video on Autism and belief (religion) I know its controversial and all but I know you can help people with specially people with who have a lot of church activities like you guys .

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ll certainly think about that, thanks!

@breakingdowndisabilitieswi5620

Жыл бұрын

and also show Conner playing the piano.😍

5:53 I am like this sometimes lol

Im autistic and i wear earbuds and listen to music all the time when im in public do your kids do that

4:30 I was just kidding when I left a comment on one of the other videos, claiming that everyone on the autism spectrum is similar to Rayman. I deleted that comment. I wish I didn't write it in the first place. 4:30

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

No worries 😉

As a Father to a son who was first diagnosed as level 3 ASD (non-verbal and 24 hr stimming) and now at 9 years old (was potty trained at 8) is somewhere between level 2 and 1... here are my thoughts on the 7 myths... #7 - Indeed. It is also equally true that people have the misconception that anyone with ASD has some sort of genius ability. Confusing those with ASD with being a savant. #6 - Autism is curable, but that depends on each child, and to which degree they can be "cured." There are numerous accounts that can be found with a simple Google search showing kids going from a Level 3 ASD diagnoses to neurotypical. Due to the so called "quack" methods you speak of, our son has improved tremendously, and is awake to a world he once was lost in. Our methods may have been very different from yours. So your opinion isn't a fair one in that regard. You simply have had a different experience. #5 - No doubt, Autism IS over-diagnosed. I believe the reason for the confusion is the broad definition of the spectrum, lack of experience from those who are doing the diagnosing, and testing methods that tend to be open ended. The Brain/Gut connection is highly complex, and plays a pivotal role in brain health. Lots of good science coming out in recent years about repairing the gut to heal the brain. But the brain can only heal at a certain rate. Sort of like a broken bone, or how fast hair grows. These processes take time once the cause of injury is subdued to allow healing to take place. #4 - This is probably one of the most agitating assumptions about those with Autism. It can downplay the struggles of what it means to have ASD. I've had multiple times when I mention my son has ASD and the person has commented that he must be an amazing artist, musician, etc... to which I politely educate them on the reality. #3 - Those with ASD are often underestimated as to their ability to understand. We are guilty of this as well with our son. We used to say things around him thinking he wouldn't understand, or speak to him in a overly simplistic manner. #2 - Well said. I also think for most of us parents with children with ASD is the worry about the life of our children after we are gone. It's honestly the thing I worry about the most for our son. It's not easy to talk about, but I think every parent should have a plan in place once mom and dad are gone. Whether that's with other family members or friends. Have you done a video on this before? #1 - I've literally had people (friends, family, acquaintances) who knew I had a child with Autism, and when they met him for the first time would say things like "he looks okay." It's because our son looks like a neurotypical child and he is very physically fit. I don't get upset, but I do educate them on the matter in a gentle way. You explained it well in this video. Thanks for that.

@KANDI-

Жыл бұрын

No, autism cannot be cured because it is not a disease, but a neurotype and a disability. What you just said is really harmful and damaging to autistic people because you can’t change the way that you are. Autism also isn’t over diagnosed, it’s just that in the past it was under diagnosed, especially in women. Now that more women are being diagnosed it can look as though it is over diagnosed, but these people would’ve gone under the radar before because they masked or didn’t present in a stereotypical manner.

0:33 fun fact: most people with autism CAN speak

Did you delete that comment about the herbs?

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t matter if I do, if I delete one, 5 more spring up under different usernames. I don’t like getting spammed but that Dr. Oyalo one is pretty persistent

@ragavankumar8380

Жыл бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel I see dr. Oyalo comment in every autism related videos on KZread

2:06 CRISPR-CAS9 (Gene Editing), still a new technology. Who knows what can be cured? Its still relatively new. Also, could have side effects. Think Scientists are still working on figuring out human trials. *Myth #6 Until we have more concrete information as a community, we won’t know. 8:51 Great shot of Connor being himself!!!! I do this too. I can relate. Its part of a stim.

I have ur sons same Minecraft shirt

@BusinessBear99Old

Жыл бұрын

minecraft is my special interest

But like, how do I get MOAR autisms?

Two more myth I hear is Autistic people have no safety awareness. Will it come over the time? Like crossing road, lack of awareness of surroundings etc. Second is lack of social skills? Can they learn as they get older?

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know if these are myths as much as things that can be improved on. Our boys certainly lacked development in both areas and are still working on them but are much better than before.

@aotearoafrogger8985

Жыл бұрын

As an autistic person: The lack of safety awareness or lack of social skills isn't a myth, but only some autistic people will have a lack of safety awareness, it's not a given. The traits of autism are highly different in each individual as this video stated, and sometimes they may improve or change. Often, autistic people will become more socially aware as they get older or learn coping strategies to cope with their gaps in social skills.

@nathanjw940

Жыл бұрын

For me the crossing the road thing even driving I will drive pun intended a larger gap than normal because I know I sense distance not so well. I have to overcompensate.

@ragavankumar8380

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It’s wonderful to hear from you guys .

@bennathan2500

Жыл бұрын

Hey, nice video! To be honest, I have autism as well and am looking to being cured from it.

There pants is insideout 4:06 anyone else notice that. And this video contains free advertising 9:05

@AutismFamilyChannel

Жыл бұрын

Often they don’t like the scratchy threads against their skin so they turn their clothes inside out.

I always regret 😪 i have autistic son its not easy for me...i prefer i don't have kid at all sorry

what is bleaching??!!! that sounds awful!!! i am as and proud, and bleach is one of my kryptonites..

Hi, another myth is "autistic people don't believe in God because they are very logical"... That's two myths in one. I'm a Catholic and autistic and so is my brother, and also, believing in God is not illogical.

I don’t Understand??? what is going on here !!!