A Twin Story with Autism - Our Special Life - Episode 1

Sydnee is the mom of twin 11-year-old boys Jake and Ian. When the boys were younger, Sydnee noticed that Ian was not developing as fast as his brother. Ian was evaluated, and diagnosed with autism. On the first episode of Our Special Life, we see what life is like for the Jorgl family, as they work with Ian's teachers at The Brooklyn Autism Center (www.brooklynautismcenter.org/) to help him develop.
Our Special Life looks into the lives of families with special needs children. In each episode, we'll profile a family facing realities and challenges as they raise a child with special needs.
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  • @52angeleyes
    @52angeleyes11 жыл бұрын

    i have an 11 year old child who i knew since he was about 6 months old there was something wrong when he was slow on development. they found he was born with truama to the brain. to this day he is slow at learning but he has stolen my heart and ran like hell with it. it has been a wonderful journey of learning on both of our parts and i know i will continue along side him for the rest of our lives.he is my angel

  • @xoMickeyMouse01
    @xoMickeyMouse0111 жыл бұрын

    This boy at my school is Austistic and he's in honors classes :) This proves that Ian can go sooooooo much farther in life :)

  • @cristychumney157

    @cristychumney157

    6 жыл бұрын

    they shouldnt have him in ta dancing lessons though its for girls.

  • @AD-dz4un
    @AD-dz4un10 жыл бұрын

    I could not do this, but must respect teachers. Thank you!

  • @BohnsBlades
    @BohnsBlades8 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE seeing parents with your outlook!

  • @Epiccuber
    @Epiccuber3 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to see an update from this family, this is great❤️

  • @Juliet_Capulet
    @Juliet_Capulet11 жыл бұрын

    I LOVED this video. My child is autistic and doesn't count to 7000 by 3s in 7 seconds, doesn't recite every animal known in Sub-Saharan Africa or multiply by 8 digits at a time, and isn't a musical prodigy. We prompt him and he answers and is thrilled to be with us. This video showed a child who isn't "a prodigy, ZOMG, that means autism is amazing!" ALL people with autism are people and are amazing.

  • @miriammaldonado7848
    @miriammaldonado78486 жыл бұрын

    The Gorgl mom is ann excellent advocate for Ian, she has the right to do what ever it takes for her son to advance into this cruel world, but thank God there's more good people than evil.

  • @Juliet_Capulet
    @Juliet_Capulet11 жыл бұрын

    My son needs earphones, a fan or other "white noise." The difference in how he's feeling when he has these handy is amazing! He is so much happier and comfortable.

  • @JS-cu5ec
    @JS-cu5ec3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story, thanks for sharing this Jorgls

  • @deannacook6060
    @deannacook606010 жыл бұрын

    He is so adorable!!!

  • @swanradha
    @swanradha8 жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous Mom!

  • @Beauty4Aspies
    @Beauty4Aspies11 жыл бұрын

    I'm on the same spectrum as you. It may be a hidden blessing.

  • @lavaluuv
    @lavaluuv12 жыл бұрын

    Such a great story!

  • @Juliet_Capulet
    @Juliet_Capulet11 жыл бұрын

    I can only be glad for you that you have never had to deal with this and hence, don't understand it. I mean it truly, with no sarcasm, I am thrilled for you and am thrilled for everyone who has never had to really know such an issue and therefore, can lead what is generally called a normal life, without these particular struggles. Keep on keepin' on and I hope some day you're more understanding, but that's not really for me to say.

  • @awudusnd
    @awudusnd9 жыл бұрын

    what a wonderful mum you really are. how i wish i had a mother like you. i have been bullied throughout my life and still wondering what the hell was wrong with me, i think i might be autistic. my parents dont care about my life at all. it sucks

  • @desi12346

    @desi12346

    9 жыл бұрын

    Could i just hug you? I have been living with that feeling my whole life. Ever since i was diagnosted with some horrible diseases and syndroms the only people who were next to me 24/7 were my boyfriend and my 2 doctors for whom i am so greatful for. I was said to die 4 years ago (so at 10) and one thing my mother said was "good" Show your mom that you can do it! Do not give up no matter what!

  • @awudusnd

    @awudusnd

    9 жыл бұрын

    scar12346 your one brave wo/man. i admire your courage. thanks :)

  • @caitlinmary3205

    @caitlinmary3205

    8 жыл бұрын

    Do you know the special needs to special me I was like that too but I have a different disabilities I know what you're going through nobody cares about me are going through but I have a best friend that I've known almost a very long time his name is Terry best shout and Terry Bishop takes care of me as a friend and help me get through all this stuff you should make a friend and be there for that friend I was there for him he was there for me

  • @MxCartney_Lou

    @MxCartney_Lou

    2 жыл бұрын

    I relate to you alot, I was in special education classes and I have a heart condition yet I still don’t know if I’m actually autistic (my mom refuses to tell me if I am or not) all my family cares about is my physical issues which is important but mental is too

  • @MaplePlayer1096
    @MaplePlayer109612 жыл бұрын

    My little brother, 7 years old has Autism and he showing progress slowly. I'm happy for that, I'm happy that lots of people are fighting this and not just my family and I. :/

  • @Lukamusic81
    @Lukamusic817 жыл бұрын

    beautiful thank you, I wish my son had a sibling to help him

  • @DubbleAVideos
    @DubbleAVideos12 жыл бұрын

    NYC has a lot of AWESOME special needs schools... how do I know, you may ask? I have autism (as well as mild Tourettes and mild ADD), and I have went to special needs schools my entire life. They have helped me tremendously, as you can probably tell by my writing skill alone. It was totally the opposite before I entered Kindergarten!

  • @Devante454350
    @Devante45435011 жыл бұрын

    i love how you spend your time with your kids i am 17 with Autism and i know your son loves you for the support and do all the comments below sorry for people are rude and i am in special ed as well

  • @tamberlinferguson4156
    @tamberlinferguson41566 жыл бұрын

    such a great school!!

  • @TheKillzoz
    @TheKillzoz11 жыл бұрын

    I was in the classes for special ed "when they where gone" for my LD and my ADD and ADHD

  • @GageOxleyGraygoo
    @GageOxleyGraygoo12 жыл бұрын

    My cousin is autistic, and I have just come back from a week in Lourdes with handicapped children. I have to say, it was such a beautiful experience, and a number of times brought me to tears. I too am doing a documentary on autism, following my cousin. This video is so true, and I understand every word Sydnee says. But I am so shocked and disheartened by the likes of @NHTU708 - how evil can you get? People like him should be off youtube, I don't mind trolling, but him- he just crosses the line.

  • @girly359
    @girly35912 жыл бұрын

    I have a form of autism called Asperger Syndrome. I was diagnosed at age 4.. Some days I wish I wasn't born with it.. but other days, I am glad i have it

  • @bilgewater79
    @bilgewater7912 жыл бұрын

    Amen Brother

  • @ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty
    @ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty11 жыл бұрын

    I've failed all my math classes since 4th grade and have needed an aid for it since. My IQ and language skills are off the charts and my imagination is vast, but my social and communication skills are very low. My learning in a few other classes are also a bit low. I'm 16 and I have Autism.

  • @edsilva54
    @edsilva5412 жыл бұрын

    i have two grandsons have autism, nate the youngest lives with us, i got him the wii game system so that he and i can interact together at his level, he goes to a special school, but due to the cut backs to the schools in calif. its more of a class size of 20. at times its very hard for us because people don't seem to be kind to special kids, and i find myself protecting him against the world, make more vids or even make your own you tube channel that would be great, thanks for the great video

  • @keziapriestley8783
    @keziapriestley87835 жыл бұрын

    I have severe autism and extreme Anxiety and severe panic attacks and depression

  • @carlossolves7702
    @carlossolves770211 жыл бұрын

    Gooooo Ian, you're a champion!!!

  • @haannguyen4402

    @haannguyen4402

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ian, I’m Anna. I am 15, and am from Smyrna Delaware. I am also on the Autism Spectrum (PDDNOS, diagnosed at age three). I would like to meet you one day. What is the biggest challenge of being autistic for you?

  • @TheDeextra
    @TheDeextra12 жыл бұрын

    wow that seems like a wonderful school

  • @emmabarrett2934
    @emmabarrett29347 жыл бұрын

    I find these videos very inspiring and I have down syndrome

  • @thepurplegir101
    @thepurplegir10111 жыл бұрын

    THATS IMPRESIVE AND I THOUGHT I WAS SMART tell ur sis she is doing great

  • @benblankenship4648
    @benblankenship46487 жыл бұрын

    I have Autism too !

  • @amandabieber9515

    @amandabieber9515

    6 жыл бұрын

    amanda jean bieber

  • @franny5295
    @franny52953 жыл бұрын

    Is ABA pretty much the same thing as puppy training? That's what it looks like to me but I may be missing something.

  • @Firemansamfan1
    @Firemansamfan1 Жыл бұрын

    I have autism like Ian I was doing different things than the other children in my class that’s how my mum knows that I had autism

  • @jessepip2027
    @jessepip202711 жыл бұрын

    I'm 12 and autistic as well. I also have a non verbal learning disability. I'm good at spelling and not good at math.

  • @jadenquintanar4299
    @jadenquintanar429912 жыл бұрын

    very nince

  • @Twainiac
    @Twainiac12 жыл бұрын

    @cherilyn ......autistic children do this all the time, they process things way differently then we do sometimes the noise can be just too loud for them even tho it is not to us hearing sensitivity and also their brain runs 1000x faster then us it helps to slow the info down if it is just too much..........i have 2 nieces who are autistic and both plug their ears or even put their hands over their ears

  • @cherilyn1989
    @cherilyn198912 жыл бұрын

    i have a question i seen that ian likes to plug his ears how come he dose that

  • @katyrogers303
    @katyrogers30311 жыл бұрын

    My brother was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 7

  • @FlatCircle99
    @FlatCircle9912 жыл бұрын

    I'm a child with a form of autism and the only side effects are social awkwardness and no friends.

  • @Outlasting
    @Outlasting10 жыл бұрын

    Agreed with galaxy its the truth m8

  • @user-iy6vk4gq8w
    @user-iy6vk4gq8w7 жыл бұрын

    They must be about 16 or 17 years old now. Wonder how they are doing now.

  • @Devante454350
    @Devante45435011 жыл бұрын

    i am a kid with autism i use to do that by i like to listen to music loud i have a LDs/PDD

  • @Firemansamfan1
    @Firemansamfan1 Жыл бұрын

    I’m now 21 years old

  • @MOo8996cz
    @MOo8996cz11 жыл бұрын

    What does it have to do with this video?

  • @jessepip2027
    @jessepip202711 жыл бұрын

    @ Melanie Henson I also sleep with a fan. I'm autistic,12 and have a non verbal learning disability. This doesn't usually happen but I sometimes get picked on and called retarted.

  • @tamberlinferguson4156

    @tamberlinferguson4156

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jesse Pip my autistic 3 year old sleeps with my small fan that I use to do my nails with😁😁 a fan,flashlight and fav pillow and he is set

  • @miriammaldonado7848

    @miriammaldonado7848

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jesse Pip God bless you abundantly. This guys are call Bullys and we all know is unacceptable, regardless they should be locked up, and if their parents think is funny they go to jail too, it seems it's been 5 years since you posted your comment... i hope you're having fun, ignoring the bullys after they paid the price, and felling great!

  • @Firemansamfan1
    @Firemansamfan1 Жыл бұрын

    I’m also autistic

  • @shelbyjensen2910
    @shelbyjensen29105 жыл бұрын

    Like you r video

  • @zachderrick5945
    @zachderrick59456 жыл бұрын

    Here's a blueberry...

  • @krideri2
    @krideri211 жыл бұрын

    Dude it looks like the school my 3 year old brother went..

  • @hannahstewart43268
    @hannahstewart4326812 жыл бұрын

    i like there house

  • @vleisenmann
    @vleisenmann12 жыл бұрын

    While the idea of using natural medicine is great, it does not work for all children or parents. It is also a very high maintenance way of life and can be very expensive. It has been shown to improve certain symptoms but every disability and every disease is individual so what works for one person does not necessarily work for another.

  • @katyrogers303
    @katyrogers30311 жыл бұрын

    My brother has Austism!

  • @cherrylor1331
    @cherrylor13315 жыл бұрын

    now how about your kid?

  • @vleisenmann
    @vleisenmann12 жыл бұрын

    That is true that natural medicine can have a positive effect on many people but it is not by any means the end all cure to health problems. It is very expensive to buy the natural products- most grocery stores mark their prices up. Therefore, people do not buy these products because they may not be able to afford them. Natural medicine can do wonders for the health of people, I agree with that, but natural medicine does not guarantee that people are going to have no health problems.

  • @vleisenmann
    @vleisenmann12 жыл бұрын

    You don't find out a child will have learning disabilities, such as Autism, until they are developing outside the womb. It isn't an easy decision for parents to abort a child because there is a RISK that the child will have Autism. Well, throughout everyday life people face risks of contracting various diseases all the time but that doesn't mean that people stop living. Children with Autism do not necessarily suffer because it is the only thing they know; they find ways of coping to function

  • @MarioDragon
    @MarioDragon12 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure it's easier to say than it is to do, so you really shouldn't say something that ignorant.

  • @malkaviah666
    @malkaviah66612 жыл бұрын

    son*

  • @theEsman360
    @theEsman36012 жыл бұрын

    I think thats wrong how that guy gives the kid a blueberry like if he was a dog. -_- watch at 2:11

  • @Juliet_Capulet
    @Juliet_Capulet11 жыл бұрын

    You should be kinder to yourself, dear.

  • @krideri2
    @krideri211 жыл бұрын

    Im not talking about the kid im talking about the school :P

  • @dalbidhvonkleistenfel4250
    @dalbidhvonkleistenfel42506 жыл бұрын

    miracles are an everyday occurrence. the impossible takes a little longer. impossible is only impossible if you buy into that and I don't. - Be well lad - be whole - be healed - be happy - healing sent. there is no such thing as a big or a small miracle - just miracles.

  • @courtneylee5900
    @courtneylee59006 жыл бұрын

    Dh

  • @ArcaneZaros
    @ArcaneZaros12 жыл бұрын

    Nice grammar.

  • @Devante454350
    @Devante45435011 жыл бұрын

    @Melanie Henson i have PDD AND I WILL LOVE TO MEET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAYBE IF YOU CAN EMAIL ME WE CAN TALK MORE

  • @saenos1
    @saenos112 жыл бұрын

    I think this is stupid tbh I have A-Typical autism and I see nothing wrong with it in any way, if anything it's a good thing because im not a complete idiot like most of humanity since I think diffirently about everything than the rest of civilisation.

  • @Maximizeautism
    @Maximizeautism9 жыл бұрын

    I created a new detox and nutrition protocol that greatly reduced the symptoms of autism in my son. Take a look.