Welcome to Autism, Twins & Us
I'm Adam, married to Amy and we're parents of Autistic twins George and Matthew.
This channel was set up to
* Make videos of progress the twins make over time
* To keep a video log of memories
* To try and connect with other autism families
* Help other people to learn about autism.
We plan to release vlogs normally twice a week covering our lives as a family with autistic twins with complex needs,
the daily challenges about Autism, prematurity and just our family's journey.
Hopefully you will enjoy watching our channel, take time to interact with us , ask questions, subscribe
and help us grow the channel to show Autism from a families perspective.
We are real people and show you the good and bad but always the truth.
We won't sugarcoat our life or situation but want to help people gain a better understanding of autism.
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Did George make it to the top of the climbing tower?
I didn’t ask 😂 it’s was a bit high
I’m not sure why KZread keeps disabling comments , really frustrating, hope you all enjoyed the video
What a shitty video.
Jellycats are the modern day TY beanie babies lol also that is a moth. Well done Matthew, Emeralds won Isaacs sports day overall :)
Matthew’s were on for a 4th year and n a row but not this year lol 😂 , moth I don’t know
Very wholesome ❤❤❤
So sorry I'm late on your vlogs guys, been finishing up with nursing school, but now have a few weeks off to enjoy ☺ adore this vlog and your thumbnail is 👌🏽
Don’t worry Faye , same with me half the time , I go on mini binges 😂x
Kids, safety and freedom, difficult isn't it? Have you told Matthew about the van that stopped when you were out with Corinne when you were nippers? x
@@frenchie9952 not sure 🤔 if Amy has told him that specific incident but he knows about strangers and he’s aware of strange people etc , I’ll ask her ! Hope your ok grandad x
What I enjoy most about your vlogs is the authenticity. I’ve always enjoyed a video that shows real life over a video that is over produced. It’s enjoyable and informative at the same time! It’s great! 👍
Thanks Leo 🙏
@@AutismTwinsUs You’re welcome!
Lost my mum.to.severe ms autism.heds rccx gene theory is real goo
sorry to hear that. Amy and I have both lost our mums, its very hard to deal with
Fnd is related to autism heds adhd i have fybromyalgia cfs with elements fnf heds
didn't know and was related to autism tbh, fybromyalgia must be very hard on you too x
That’s a beautiful ocean view there! It appears as if you were able to enjoy your Father’s Day! That’s great to see! Great video! 👍
Very nice video! I liked it. 👍
Love it ❤
A dad and his son playing footy, is there anything better?
Amazing 🎉
A bit late but I'm here guys and finally catching up 🥰❤
I’m behind too x
Sunshirt and sunscreen is key. Sometimes the sensory seeking of one kid can be overload for the other which can be a challenge which can be a part of the fighting. Me and my brother fought as kids because I struggled to understand my autism which was similar to Matthew and my brother was so different more like George. We truly couldn't be more different he enjoys stores and seeing what is there I prefer the Internet and buying what I need and having it delivered. I struggled with going to the store and getting something and worrying I would do it wrong or they would misunderstand me.
So happy for Matthew 🤩it was very independent 😎and George on the beach with both of you seems so happy and relaxed 😍xx
Thank you x
it looked like they had a good day what i seen of the video tips don't use that camera again the quality of the video was rubbish with all the lines in it it was doing my head in hence i couldn't watch the full video im autistic to so little thing that dont bother others bother me
Thanks for your feedback Daniel, the quality of the video was done to make it look like and old footage video in edit , don’t worry it’s rare I do it check out some of our other videos they’re not like that. Was trying to make it look like an old vhs video just to try something creative , check out this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYScj7yvlbyYgdI.htmlsi=hmGWQ8_l6-jNf9_k , a lot clearer , thanks for your honesty I do very much appreciate it , Adam
@@AutismTwinsUs thanks for understanding wish you could post that video again without the affects
Can’t undo it but there is another 324 videos on the channel, plenty of great walks and outdoor ones like this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKSLxLF-g6_VmbQ.htmlsi=SfGzJ4jHQafK07z6
Capcut has nice Super-8 filters. Sorry to hear about your impressions, umm, maybe everyone moved to TikTok? Adding Windy Post to my to-go list for V, never been up there.
Really easy walk with kids , can park at pork hill car park , get to it either through Tavi and right at the moor or go too Princetown and head towards Tavi , if you go Princetown way which is a lovey drive go past the Dartmoor inn and the Merrivale Quarry and it’s a proper tarmac huge car park and just head towards Plymouth and down the hill can miss it
What a beautiful vlog, I love the simplicity 🤍
I thought you’d appreciate the description 😆 just fancied making an old school looking video.
They ask for clothing description so you can't cheat and use the card for siblings without the RAP holder. 😂
Suppose that’s fair enough though 🤣
@@AutismTwinsUs absolutely, it amazing how many people will try to use the RAP pass and queue and say oh yeah he doesn't want to ride so he's going to sit and wait or at the merlin parks will say they lost their timeout card and need a new one so they can avoid having to wait between times. (Which I get totally for kids who don't understand the idea of well now you can't ride for 2 hours with RAP because that's the main queue length, but still!) Edens going to struggle with only being able to ride each ride once though. Going to have to get her to queue when she can and save the RAP for if it's busy
@@theedenadventures tbh when we went it probably was a bit quieter but I will say the staff were pretty good when we went to some where the wait was short we waited to use the pass later when it was busier , a few times they didn’t mark we’d been on it . I think if we go again George would manage better because he knows the park now
@@AutismTwinsUs we've been a few times previous and loved it (Halloween is an awesome time to go!) the first time we didn't have RAP but only really did peppa side and it wasn't too bad for queues but it was midweek term time. Second time I tried to do it without RAP even though she was eligible , it was before they were asking for proofs and we had a really hard time, I ended up going to the first aid at lunchtime and asking about it and then they were saying wheelchairs just go to exit no card or proof needed etc and no one time only rule for wheelchairs so that was awesome. The next time I had her wait if the queues were short and there was others in RAP queue because she can wait sometimes if it's not too long and you know life comes with the need to wait sometimes and not just bulldoze through a crowd. I think now she's older her needs are a little more obvious so we get less judgement now than when she was a wild 4 or 5 year old and people just thought she was a brat who wanted her own way. But when it's an 8 year old bouncing and spinning it doesn't take most people too long to get the message. (Plus we don't go anywhere without her lanyard to get the message across quicker and also because it has my contact info on for those moments she disappears on me - doesn't happen too much anymore 🤞) Drayton was absolutely amazing with her too and West Midlands safari, places do seem to be improving alot on their awareness of more invisible disability the last couple of years. (Not everywhere mind 🤣)
@theedenadventures Drayton manor I last went when I was 15 , along time ago lol , would love to try it again , also Thorpe park , may do a trip to Paignton zoo also but may do that with Matthew who’d actually take his time George will just race through it like last time and tbh it ends up being pointless. Never tried the lanyard on ours as George just takes it off , be great if he’d wear one
It can be so hard can’t it sometimes, when Ben was younger he would eat everything. Now as he is getting older he is so fussy
India eats only super noodles, hash browns and chicken, very rarely will there be anything she'll try. She's under the dietitian but they're not worried , but it's hard to not worry isn't it... She has vitamins and supplements each day but it's still a worry ❤
Your dead right Faye , their eating that’s the main thing x
Well done Matthew
Almost identical diet for twins M & V here, although V will eat any completely plain cheeseburger rather than just the branded supermarket ones, and any plain chocolate biscuits, and M has a slightly wider repertoire including home made macaroni cheese, and sometimes some fish & chips. The Plymouth Life Center Cafe cheeseburgers are twins safe food approved (see my comment to your previous video). Otherwise what you really need is a dedicated Ukrainian grandmother who has always spoon fed them home made vegetable soup, and still does aged 10. Camp fire cheeseburgers were a success last year (maybe cooking outdoors reduces anxiety around food?), and dutch oven pizza also cooked on a camp fire is on the menu for this summer, and maybe a few other experiments. Other than that finding new safe foods is a big challenge.
It seems a common theme among autistic children, I think a lot of it’s to do with textures and smell , just making a variety best we can
I know the palette changes as we do , I wasn’t the best eater especially as a child but everyday feels like Groundhog Day especially regarding food, we shall just keep offering new foods and hope they pick up on on some of them. Can’t do much more then that can we
Just let kids eat what they like don't force to eat or try different foods if they see parents eat then when they ready they will try
This is perfect 👌 Nancy
Yes kids are picky. My nephew when he was little only ate like 3 different things he has altusim (asphbergers) he now 17 his little sister is same only eats 3 different things also has altusim was non verbal until age 4 she now talks she 6 so if kids picky altusim or not that's fine I am 55 years old some things I won't eat I will starve death first. I was raised if I don't eat a food oh well. My mother never forced me to eat any food she said eat it or let it go. It's OK if kid don't eat certain foods feed them what they will eat
That’s exactly what we do Nancy , hope your family are all doing good
Yes don't force your kids try foods don't listen to people saying so that's your all kids they are fine and healthy my 17 almost 18 year old grandchild is fine he still eats like now 5or6 foods and I am 55 almost 56 I am fine I am a picky eater I still alive
I'm glad the boys enjoyed their holiday break! I love little Winnie 😂😂😂
Check the next video, she gives George a little kiss which he’s never tolerated before , he’s got so good with her 😃
Yup so good
The holidays are a challenege, India has just broken up for a week too 💞
Hard to fit stuff in isn’t it x
Huge achievement Matthew! Way to go 🎉👏🏽🚴🎖
Thanks Faye 👌
Well done Matthew, I'm proud of you. Harleigh is learning maybe you could get together and give her some tips? x
Matthew it took me 3 years of classes. I have mild autism and have a brother more severe on the spectrum
At least you did it on your own terms
Nice one Matthew 👍🏾
👍🏼fantastic Matthew, you can teach Isaac how to ride his bike now :) love from Aunty Lucy 😘
Wow Matthew I going to show Rebecca she will want do this as well as she can’t ride bike yet. Amazing Matthew well done you must be so proud . Keep it up as it great fun
Well done Mathew
Could you do a video on tacpac set one i found it on KZread
Finally catching up! Its been another few wild weeks on placement! I adore your walks out in nature, it's lovely to see. Amy your hair lools super healthy! 😍 Well done Matthew, what a fantastic achievement 👍🏽❤
Forgot to mention that we’re supposed to hit 97 degrees (Fahrenheit) on Wednesday here in San Antonio. The weather from March until around now has been a slow increase from the low 70’s to the low 90’s. Should hit over 100 by the summer.
I think football in the UK is soccer to us in America if I remember correctly! 😊 Liam was the same way about a bike and still doesn’t want to ride one at age 12. I loved riding a bike as a kid. Dude, the snacks looked amazing! We have none of those here in the US. Glad you and the family are doing well, Adam!
Rebecca got a bike but it small now but can't ride it without support so 8th birthday she want a bigger bike. Rebecca is very much like your Matthew like swimming but her school done it for one term 5 weeks that it. She does music rock class on a Friday and really enjoying it. She gone off sport at the moment so membership at David Llody we may cancel if she not going. Nice hair Amy! I have to say sorry Amy I love the summer.
Eden just did bikability too but she hasn't moved on to peddling yet , she is "gliding" on the ones without peddles now which is a start. She just can't figure out that momentum to get the peddle over the top
Learning to ride a bike is one of those 'rights of passage' times in our lives isn't it? I bet we can all remember thinking 'I'll NEVER be able to do this'. And the first time we didn't headbutt the pavement. Well done Matthew, good lad.
It took until I was 15 to learn so I had to walk behind my friends on a bike until I almost started driving. We had a summer program called PEAC it took me 2-3 years to really learn.
Great information! Going to apply for one now. Thanks :)
This will help so many - thank you for sharing ❤
In the US any national park it's an access pass