Signs of Autism in infants

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2019
  • Disclaimer:
    I am not a medical doctor and am just sharing the obvious differences between my neurotypical child and raiden as an infant.
    When I originally wrote the description, I realized I never mentioned he was officially diagnosed with Autism by his developmental pediatrician the first day we saw her, she observed him and gave us a comprehensive report. The MDS doesn't recognize "severe" or "less severe" any longer. Autism is a spectrum and all individuals are different. Raiden undoubtedly has autism this video is our signs and symptoms that my son exhibited in infancy that was a precursor to autism. Raiden was diagnosed at 2.5 years old he had been showing signs like flapping and fixation, along with sensory issues but was meeting all of his developmental milestones untill about 18 months. Even at 18 months with video evidence, my pediatrician finally gave us a referral to a developmental pediatrician at 2.5 years old and Raiden began OT and speech therapy at home through early intervention. Raiden started preschool in September and now gets all of his therapy through school. If you suspect autism, go to a professional and keep voicing your concerns untill you are heard. We as parents know, instincts are a thing. Autism is not the end of the world, and a diagnosis just gives you what you need to help your child and the sooner the better.
    Note: I didn't have genetic testing either of my pregnancies, my son received all of his vaccinations.
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  • @koosmangat
    @koosmangat Před 4 lety +4442

    I was also ‘labelled’ or ‘diagnosed’ when i was young... today, i am first class honours graduate, i speak four languages fluently and i play 4 instruments well.. i am also a practising Artist. Im not trying to brag but Dont be easily led to believing what they tell u. Look for unique strengths that your son may have. Loves

    • @BlessedBaubles
      @BlessedBaubles Před 4 lety +43

      Awesome!!! Thank you so much for posting!!
      What do you think was the biggest contribution to you knowing this vs feeling like you had something wrong with you?

    • @mixednutsbin8429
      @mixednutsbin8429 Před 4 lety +20

      Wow. This is inspiring. Thanks

    • @mirjanamilosavljevic4261
      @mirjanamilosavljevic4261 Před 4 lety +179

      that's fine but don't take the diagnosis as "labelling"or offense, it is highly likely that early diagnosis and intervention helped you develop most of your's potentials

    • @PieceOfHeavenxo
      @PieceOfHeavenxo Před 4 lety +116

      koosmangat A diagnosis gave my son access to resources that have helped him thrive despite his condition. It’s not a bad thing ! Disabled isn’t a dirty word

    • @davew9642
      @davew9642 Před 4 lety +29

      @@mirjanamilosavljevic4261 or neither of those things had anything to do with it. Sometimes kids just grow out of things.

  • @diva80
    @diva80 Před 4 lety +1527

    I was diagnosed with autism as a baby as well, just have to make sure he keeps getting educated for the rest of his life, as for I am now a college graduate with a music business degree with a minor in entertainment law, I speak Spanish and know the different dialects of the Spanish language, I love to learn different cultures, I sing,write,play two instruments and read music,& I’m trying to write a book and hopefully get it published someday,Your baby boy will do great things.

    • @lasheemorain3809
      @lasheemorain3809 Před 3 lety +11

      My baby also have same problem. What should I do ?

    • @diva80
      @diva80 Před 3 lety +21

      @@lasheemorain3809 You have to take your child for a test have to go to a mental health provider and from there they will test them to see what’s wrong and then from there they will give you the paper work proving that your child has a disability and when the child goes to school they might have to put them in exceptional Ed(special education) or resource classes(mixture of both regular and exceptional Ed classes) that’s what my mother did for me and just keep an eye on the baby to make sure they are being treat equally.

    • @rosiguerrera
      @rosiguerrera Před 3 lety +2

      @@diva80: At what age do you recommend this?

    • @diva80
      @diva80 Před 3 lety +10

      @@rosiguerrera early like a year old or older

    • @rosiguerrera
      @rosiguerrera Před 3 lety +2

      @@diva80: Thank you!

  • @CampingwithBarb
    @CampingwithBarb Před 2 lety +367

    I don’t know why CZcams recommended this video. But it is clear that you are a great Mom, perceptive and attentive. Sharing your experiences will help others.

    • @thebulliedbully5337
      @thebulliedbully5337 Před 2 lety

      She’s a disinfo agent.

    • @nomotmo
      @nomotmo Před 2 lety +4

      I think this too, thank you in the name of others.

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      Doc Oyalo can reverse autism with herbs and it’s completely perfect. I used it for my son and so far his speech is verbal and social skill is normal and he can now also respond to everything positively on his own.

    • @rykwon4535
      @rykwon4535 Před rokem

      You have autism

    • @mariapereira3221
      @mariapereira3221 Před 7 měsíci

      LMao Barb

  • @rahawa774
    @rahawa774 Před rokem +21

    Wow - you’re a wonderful mother, watching your son so closely, and also help us know our own babies better too. That boy is a jewel xx

  • @mariamadrigal9325
    @mariamadrigal9325 Před 2 lety +109

    My nephew has autism and he is one of the smartest persons I know... May God bless you and all the parents that have been chosen to be the angels of these beautiful souls!

  • @lorenaarias1952
    @lorenaarias1952 Před 2 lety +1073

    Autism is understanding that they have a different way of learning and expressing themselves, they are very intelligent children. I’m a teacher and had the honor of teaching 4 wonderful kids with autism.

    • @cocoxoxoxo7881
      @cocoxoxoxo7881 Před 2 lety +11

      Absolutely!!

    • @Lunaloop92
      @Lunaloop92 Před 2 lety +47

      Not all of them are very intelligent. Its like every other people

    • @hl.4me2
      @hl.4me2 Před 2 lety +46

      @@Lunaloop92 Every autist has a very intelligent side, but sometimes this is very difficult to discover, due to the predominance of the disabilities that come with autism.
      Different things stand out for every autist, no autist is the same.
      That is why it is so difficult to diagnose.
      It was only discovered for me when I was 52, now 5 years ago.
      The intelligence of an autist is different from those of the non-autist.
      That part of the autist is sometimes stronger and more developed, and therefore often stands out.
      Children with an exceptional gift, the so-called child prodigy, are a large part of them autistic.
      It is nice when the strong side of the autist is discovered and stimulated, without exaggerating.
      I am sorry, my english is bad, and google translate from dutch is horrible.

    • @ladiibug3318
      @ladiibug3318 Před 2 lety +18

      I’m an autism teacher. These kids are amazing.

    • @violaburnett2434
      @violaburnett2434 Před 2 lety +6

      @@ladiibug3318 I'm a care giver of one of these special children. However, the mother is in denial. Any tips?

  • @khmer1108
    @khmer1108 Před 2 lety +7

    It is such an inspiration to hear these stories of kids who have autism and their accomplishments later on in life. One lady in the comments said to always push, and push and never let anyone tell you that it can't be done or that they are limited. My son was strugling with ADHD in the first few years of primary school and was always hitting and biting other kids at school. He was always getting into trouble at home either with me, his mum or his two sisters and was very rough with them. In prep I remember teachers tellng me that he would go into the adjacent rooms and go through every single peice of work and paper and throw them on the ground, all 21 students. He was always getting into trouble at school. I found myself repeating the same stuff over and over again trying to teach him how to behave like a tape on loop. Lord knows I have tried other methods ( if you catch my drift ). But now he's in grade 4 and has settled in tremendously and is far from what he used to be, but he still gets into trouble at times but I just have to keep on pushing, just like that lady said. We all love him so much!

  • @busalsharif
    @busalsharif Před 2 lety +57

    i don’t have kids but this awesome video was suggested to me out of nowhere, god bless your beautiful family

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

  • @PresentingNic
    @PresentingNic Před 4 lety +523

    For others watching this.... please be careful with the labelling. Many of these symptoms shown in this video are indicators of other things or are actually normal behaviours for the age/stage of the child. This will be why a diagnosis is not rushed. Some behaviours children grow out of because it’s a style of learning and others are indicators of other things which they may or may not, grow out of. I only saw a couple of things in this which indicate autism but those things can also be causes of other things too. Early diagnosis can lead to a wrong diagnosis, so don’t rush it. Accept your child for who they are, embrace them and support them the best way you can. They may, or may not have autism. I understand the intention behind the video, but it could cause more harm for some parents who decide to self diagnose incorrectly, which then does no good for their child.

    • @user-tq4is3mn9f
      @user-tq4is3mn9f Před 3 lety +80

      That's what i thouhgt. Many of them are absolutely normal, and can confuse some mama's and just to give them a lot of stress

    • @sydneynicole9574
      @sydneynicole9574 Před 3 lety +44

      I wholeheartedly disagree. If a parent, caregiver, or medical professional sees signs like the ones stated in this video, it is VERY important to seek early intervention services. Early intervention is key for all children with disabilities. Discouraging a family to follow their gut and seek help is not the way to go. Reach out to your doctor or refer your child to your local school district for a special education evaluation.

    • @ygrittesteve50
      @ygrittesteve50 Před 3 lety +16

      exactly.ive seen this video way back my son was 2 yrs old. and im terrified about those early signs cox he himself can't talk straight but at an early age can.identify numbers.. I was too scared to self diagnose and.it turn out to depressing to know whether your child have those early signs of autism. Now he's 6 and enjoying schooling with frnds.

    • @leem8588
      @leem8588 Před 3 lety +37

      @@sydneynicole9574 let children be children. They don't need labels for your gratitude.

    • @sydneynicole9574
      @sydneynicole9574 Před 3 lety +30

      @@leem8588 not for my gratitude. For the purpose of early intervention. One of the most important things that a family can do for their child with a disability.

  • @jaylinemonroe6480
    @jaylinemonroe6480 Před 2 lety +157

    Raiden is so adorable. I dont care what anyone says these beautiful babies become some of the most intelligent, talented human beings on the planet. Put in all the activities that you can. He is awesome. Much love from me and my family...

  • @alysimmons696
    @alysimmons696 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Thank you for sharing. I'm a grandmother to a 2 yr old Autistic grandson. At first I was in denial of his unusual behaviors', and breaks my heart to see him this way. I've read and done research and at times I feel sad, but I am glad that I am coming to terms with this and continue to help him in any which way that I can.

  • @arshadsharar1770
    @arshadsharar1770 Před 2 lety

    Watched this video based on google recommendations, I just want to say thank you for sharing this. You are an amazing mother and I wish Raiden the best of luck. I am sure he will reach his full potential. He has my prayers and he is blessed with great parents.

  • @traceyengland6153
    @traceyengland6153 Před 2 lety +26

    You have stimulated and loved your son unbelievably, he is a very happy boy xx

  • @xXCanadianToastieXx
    @xXCanadianToastieXx Před 3 lety +149

    What a beautiful boy he is! The "signs" that you are pointing out here, however; are normal behaviours for children of the ages you have outlined, and it scares me to think that someone will watch your video and 'diagnose' their child. The stimming and lack of reaction to his name are a little more on point for autism.. So many young children are fascinated by spinning objects and by the lights on the television... I'm not saying that your child is not on the spectrum, just a lot of what is outlined here will scare the hell out of a new parent. (I work as a Parent Aid / Family Support Worker and my best friends are 'Littles'... I don't want to negate your experience, I am just hopeful that labels do not get offered because someone watched this video)... I want to reiterate what a beautiful boy he is.. and he is developmentally not only normal but advanced in some areas... the months in order at two is incredible! Counting to 100 at two.. amazing! You are obviously an incredible parent!

    • @purplespark8
      @purplespark8 Před 2 lety +9

      I thought the same. Where it said that he has difficuly with utensils, I was like, he's doing so well

    • @nataliarufusdevainthran5489
      @nataliarufusdevainthran5489 Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you....I needed this...thank you.

    • @FatimaMohtashim
      @FatimaMohtashim Před 2 lety +4

      You pointed it out right! I am a soon to be mommy and am scared after seeing this vedio!

    • @agerven
      @agerven Před 2 lety +4

      I understand your concern and you are right to share it. There are some notes I'd like to add:
      * The parents did put a similar extensive disclaimer to their video.
      * Raiden was diagnosed with 'high functioning' autism. Now don't be surprised at counting to 100 at two. It is the parent's stimulation combined with Raiden's interest and special capabilities that did that (which is confirming that the parents, as you suggested, probably are loving and incredible same as Raiden is).
      * For any parent, any child: always stay in close contact with the development of your child, don't be over concerned but also don't hesitate to voice your worries when you notice anything developmental, physical or mentally significant different from other childs you meet at the care center.

    • @xXCanadianToastieXx
      @xXCanadianToastieXx Před 2 lety +3

      @@FatimaMohtashim this video is wonderful!! And you can definitely be "mindful" of signs. Doctors these days will catch any of the signs that are missed. Don't be even the slightest nervous. The "spectrum" is not a big bad scary thing. Try to think of it as habits and personality because there is nothing wrong with a child that has been diagnosed with a spectrum disorder. It simply points out that they do things differently than MOST (not all) other children in their age range. Even ADHD is a spectrum "disorder" (I am a fully grown ADHD kid). You need to think of Autism and spectrum disorders more as a way of learning.. the Grown Ups just need to adapt their teaching style to the Little. More often than not spectrum disorders are not a "disability".
      Look at the young fella here! He is INCREDIBLE and much advanced in comparison to so many that are not "on the spectrum".

  • @kateb8079
    @kateb8079 Před 2 lety

    Lovely video. So good of you to show your experience and give other parents some guidance. Glad your little family is doing well! He certainly looks like a charmer xx

  • @Urfir3d
    @Urfir3d Před 10 měsíci +2

    Just wanna say he's super cute and super sweet. Hope all is well. Great job reciting all the months buddy!

  • @worldpeace42069
    @worldpeace42069 Před 2 lety +331

    As soon as I heard "My concerns were not being heard" I remembered when my mother tried mentioning her concerns about me to the doctor and she was also not being heard. MOTHERS KNOW. Parents not being heard is too common and it needs to be ADRESSED.

    • @glitterandspice6636
      @glitterandspice6636 Před 2 lety +5

      I couldn’t have said this better

    • @seanleith5312
      @seanleith5312 Před 2 lety

      High function autism = genius. Isn't a good thing?

    • @universallove280
      @universallove280 Před 2 lety

      Yep. Don’t worry. Meanwhile, load up on mercury jabs. Pediatricians are useless

    • @dedesheffield4031
      @dedesheffield4031 Před 2 lety

      To love needs no diagnosis…maybe not being heard keeps it unconditional.🙏

    • @davidoverstreet2875
      @davidoverstreet2875 Před 2 lety

      that's the problem. Mothers DON'T know. Especially new and young mothers. They're so naive, so gullible, so doting, so fearful, so senseless, that they think if a child isn't acting according to what THEY think is normal, then something is wrong. AND, OF COURSE THE MONEY HUNGRY PEDIATRICIANS ARE GOING TO AGREE THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG, CUZ THEY WANT YOUR MONEY!!! All the while, knowing there's nothing wrong at all. But NEW AND YOUNG PARENTS don't understand that there is NO NORMAL. Every person is different. Every person acts different. Every person feels different. EVERY PERSON DEVELOPS DIFFERENTLY AND AT DIFFERENT RATES IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT. IT'S NOT A DISEASE. IT'S NOT AN ILLNESS. IT'S NATURAL AND NORMAL. DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES!

  • @janiceberebitsky6211
    @janiceberebitsky6211 Před 2 lety +49

    My grandson was diagnosed in March, 2021, right after his 2nd birthday. So many things here were similar to my grandson. The biggest difference is that my grandson is very bright also but non verbal. He has speech therapists that come to the home for sessions 5 days a week. He is learning so much now! I just pray that by the time he goes to school he will be so much more verbal. Kids can be so cruel.

    • @Loveisabrilliantlight
      @Loveisabrilliantlight Před 2 lety +9

      A V A K Z I N E left mine borderline autistic since then no more needles, changed diet and lots of prayer and the rest is history. He’s in college now

    • @davidoverstreet2875
      @davidoverstreet2875 Před 2 lety

      Like so many millions of parents since the 1990s, you have been intentionally lied to by pediatricians, who know that every single child develops differently. There are no two children who develop the same way at the same rate or the same pace. Environment also plays a part in development. Not just the intellect. Goddamn these motherfuking pediatrician robbers thieves fraudsters, playing on the fears and naivety and gullibleness of young parents!!! A two year olds brain isn't even fully developed yet. For God's sake!!

  • @amybenham2634
    @amybenham2634 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for creating & sharing this. It’s exactly what I wanted to show my future early education teachers! Raiden is beautiful!

  • @sarawitalis6575
    @sarawitalis6575 Před rokem +5

    What a beautiful son you have! Thank you for sharing your story. We all need to have a better understanding of differences.

  • @angelneek3846
    @angelneek3846 Před 3 lety +13

    This is such a beautiful well put video. Your son is so lucky to have such an amazing mama advocating for him. 🧡🧡🧡

  • @ReyJoshuaEvangelio
    @ReyJoshuaEvangelio Před 4 lety +252

    He is a smart boy. He may be special, but that doesn't define him as a person. I admire you for loving your son deeply, and for him that's all that matters. God bless you and your family.

  • @aleciabuchanan1615
    @aleciabuchanan1615 Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for being brave and sharing this video - it's like you've made a video about my 5yr old ❤️. Like you, we were able to receive an early diagnosis and have enjoyed exploring the world through his strengths. Now master 5yr old has just started school, academically learning at a 7-8yr old level!! I'm excited for you as a Mum to see your son reach for the stars and succeed ✨️

    • @joemoon1943
      @joemoon1943 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved

  • @katherinej.cathey-yates6978

    Thank you for sharing. Raiden appears to be such a sweet and incredibly intelligent little boy. I have no doubt that autism comes with its challenges, but Raiden seems to be blessed with many intellectual gifts as well, and he is yet another example in my opinion, that autism is not strictly a hurdle. You are doing an amazing job with Raiden. That's clear from how much he's already learned at such a young age. I wish you and your family much happiness, and look forward to seeing your family's journey and all the blessings Raiden and your newest little one bring to your family.

  • @remiremi3788
    @remiremi3788 Před 2 lety +709

    Just a note about how wrong doctors can be: My Dad had polio as a child. Doctors told his parents that he would live to be 12 years old at most. Well he passed away a few years ago, at age 86. He was a very successful businessman, married a wonderful woman and had 6 children that loved and respected him immensely.

    • @LoweringMyProfile
      @LoweringMyProfile Před 2 lety +12

      Thank you for that inspirational story about your Father. I know he’s an inspiration in Heaven and will be steadily inspiring when you two meet again. God bless!

    • @tional5266
      @tional5266 Před 2 lety +34

      That’s a great story! I had a severe case of spinal meningitis when I was 1, drs said IF I lived I would be severely retarded bc of brain damage from the swelling, happy to report I have a very high IQ and skipped 2grades in elementary..they can only go by what they’ve seen even though there are many other possibilities

    • @remiremi3788
      @remiremi3788 Před 2 lety +8

      @@tional5266 Good for you, awesome story!

    • @NANov5
      @NANov5 Před 2 lety +7

      @@tional5266 thats amazing good for you 👍🌹❤️🌹

    • @mvl6827
      @mvl6827 Před 2 lety +14

      You’re speaking about doctors of almost a century ago. Time (and doctors knowledge) has moved on since…

  • @joansamaroo1400
    @joansamaroo1400 Před 3 lety +48

    He is too adorable
    God bless him
    And I prays he grows up to be everything God wants him to be..
    Sweet little Raiden.

  • @catdad9943
    @catdad9943 Před 2 lety +46

    Growing up, my younger brother was diagnosed with autism at about 2 years old when I was 15. Lack of eye contact, delayed speech, stimming, etc. Fast forward until I became a father at 29, I noticed my son at only a few months old was behaving in the same manner. I brought it up to his doctor and voiced my concern about autism. Voicing your concern is absolutely the most important thing when speaking with your childs doctor. I know it can be easy to believe that it's just a phase, or even be in denial, but put all that aside and really be honest and straightforward with your pediatrician. Anyways, after speaking with my doctor, HE set me up with the right child psychiatrists and by 20 months old, my son was diagnosed with autism. The entire process of diagnoses can take a LONG time, so make sure you speak up early about your concerns. It can take months or years just to get your child into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs. The earlier the detection, the earlier your child gets the benefits they need. I know I mentioned ABA and how it can be disliked in the autism community, but the point of me saying this is that not all ABA clinics perform the same way. My sons ABA therapist is a wonderful and loving professional who has helped my son in the best way possible. Early Detection is the best possible outcome, so DO NOT HESITATE to get help.

    • @joemoon1943
      @joemoon1943 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved

  • @kd2239
    @kd2239 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this video. Its a very kind thing to do for other people who may wonder about their child. You have a beautiful family and you seem like a great mum. I wish you all the best.

  • @lenaemanselle7780
    @lenaemanselle7780 Před 2 lety +8

    As a person knowing not a thing about Autism except for what I've seen in movies...But just happened to stumble upon this video and shared it to my Facebook page...I think as a mother of three...just making sure of all the basics can be overwhelming but when your instincts take hold there may be an issue...and you dont have the support from at least your pediatrician can be discouraging....thank you for sharing this...very informative and it is a pleasure to have been invited into your life with such a beautiful family....he is a gift as all children are...God Bless

  • @vernongrant3596
    @vernongrant3596 Před 2 lety +358

    I was diagnosed at 42 (Now 58) . My childhood was a real battle. Your son is lucky to have an early diagnosis.

    • @LeslieJones817
      @LeslieJones817 Před 2 lety +4

      I was diagnosed at 52, (now 57)

    • @1232lyft
      @1232lyft Před 2 lety +17

      I was diagnosed early but my family refused to help me now at 30 I’m getting support .

    • @4knewt505
      @4knewt505 Před 2 lety +5

      Hello. How did you get diagnosed? My son is 22 and we really think it makes us understand his childhood.

    • @vernongrant3596
      @vernongrant3596 Před 2 lety +1

      @@4knewt505 I read an article in the news paper saying that the famous artist "Michelangelo" probably had a mild form of autism called Asperger's syndrome. (Which I had never heard of). After reading about his personal traits, I thought "wow that's me". I then went and got myself professionally tested.

    • @4knewt505
      @4knewt505 Před 2 lety +1

      @@vernongrant3596did your medical doctor or a psychologist test you

  • @octoberjubilee9866
    @octoberjubilee9866 Před 8 měsíci +5

    My children are grown up now, but stumbled across your video and thought I would watch it. It is so nice of you to share your experiences of concern with other parents. Raiden seems like a really sweet boy and so typical in many ways. I'm spotting this video four years after it was made and hope all is well with you, Raiden and the rest of your family.

    • @joemoon1943
      @joemoon1943 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved

  • @doreendaykin6693
    @doreendaykin6693 Před 2 lety

    It is 2:34am and I just stumbled on your video. I feel graced that I did. I do not have a child or grandchild with autism. I am a 68 year old retired Mother/Grandmother who now has the time on my hands to study and learn about autism. I had a friend many years ago whose son developed symptoms similar to the ones you have shown in your video. I knew what I was seeing in many of his actions, reactions and behaviours were concerning to me. They were telling me something but I was helpless to understand the meaning.
    How graced his parents would have been to have had the opportunity to have stumbled on your video 40 years ago. It was excellent. Gratitude to you for sharing it in such a manner anyone could understand & learn from, 🙏💙🙏💗🙏
    Wishing you and your family blessings always. I did like & subscribe.

  • @annalorree
    @annalorree Před 2 lety +696

    My son Walter did a form of hand flapping, too. He was fascinated with straight edges on furniture, and with the color yellow. The one food we could consistently get him to eat was peanut butter. He wasn’t great with names either. For several years, my name was Hi. He had taught himself to read by age 3, and knew his alphabet forward and backwards (literally) in English and Greek. To this day (he’s about to turn 21) he can recite the highway and off-ramp numbers needed for many 8+ hour road trips we have been on starting from age 3. He’s different, but he’s my son, and I love him dearly.

    • @Pulapaws
      @Pulapaws Před 2 lety +24

      He sound totally normal to me. I think people blowing up a little too much. Not everybody going to be the same and react to stuff the same way but that don’t mean something is horrible wrong with them.

    • @cecilsparcel9224
      @cecilsparcel9224 Před 2 lety +6

      I can't remember birthdays and forget something new when I write, such as does the comma go before the and or but. Also the order of I before e. So he sounds smarter then me

    • @paddlefar9175
      @paddlefar9175 Před 2 lety

      @@Pulapaws I agree. If it wasn’t for Aspergers, we wouldn’t have gotten useful inventions as quickly as we did throughout history. It’s not a bad thing until it goes too far in the spectrum.

    • @tammylindsay6947
      @tammylindsay6947 Před 2 lety +2

      @@cecilsparcel9224 I before E except after C

    • @akschmidt2085
      @akschmidt2085 Před 2 lety +3

      Why would any of those things mean you love him less

  • @rahuldubey3423
    @rahuldubey3423 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for sharing, cannot even imagine how hard it would have been. May god bless him, I am pretty sure you guys would make him strong enough to beat any odds in life.

  • @tinaconner6607
    @tinaconner6607 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for creating this, what I consider, a very valuable resource. I wish I'd had access to it when my son was a baby. We KNEW about 9 months something had changed and started pursuing answers. We didn't get a diagnosis until he was 4. Because I thought I knew it was autism spectrum, we started services early. He's now a Junior in college on a full-ride academic scholarship. Along the way he had some amazing teachers, advocates, and supporters; truly a gift from God.

  • @Bondisaurus
    @Bondisaurus Před 2 lety +1

    My nephew has autism and I love him so much!!! He’s incredibly smart and loves maths. I think you’ve done a great job raising Raiden. He is such a beautiful, bright boy.

  • @oneononebeautiful6198
    @oneononebeautiful6198 Před 2 lety +70

    He's as adorable and very intelligent as anyone else. May God bless you to have the strength of caring for him 🙏🏽❤️😊

    • @vickyac2423
      @vickyac2423 Před 2 lety

      more intelligent....by two years, he knew the alphabet, months, etc.

  • @peterjapan2010
    @peterjapan2010 Před 3 lety +36

    Encouraging! My son was diagnosed half a year ago and he's 3.5 now, its a battle and yet its a treasure

    • @loisgilchrist2037
      @loisgilchrist2037 Před 2 lety

      Federal law requires ALL insurances to cover the costs of aba therapy in home and centers. Don't go without support and help for your child!

    • @ChickenDoodle94
      @ChickenDoodle94 Před 2 lety +2

      @@loisgilchrist2037 coming from someone with autistic friends and family members, and who might possibly be autistic as well, aba therapy is extremely harmful. It's forcing autistic children to mask (which is very uncomfortable and draining) and it can leave them feeling like there's something wrong with them, that they have to hide who they truly are. There's nothing wrong with being autistic, it's just a different way the brain developed. It's more important that the child feels safe and not shamed for something like stimming.

  • @kanjanathevik5234
    @kanjanathevik5234 Před 2 lety +5

    Really love this boy and his momma!!
    Such a sweet family, God bless them all

  • @MzFuturistic1
    @MzFuturistic1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for being so transparent. I hope baby boy is doing well ❤

  • @D77798
    @D77798 Před 2 lety +18

    With those strong and loving parents around he surely going to thrive.
    As a society and parents we all should teach every child that every child , human being is unique in his/her own way and there can be a difference small or big in every human being and we as a friend, classmate and neighbour should be aware of that fact and help each other .
    My 8yr old very sensible, understood that early and 6 yr in her childhood excitement asks to which my 8 yr old clarifies saying "that's okay"... Biggest relief... They are on right path....

  • @juliebeard9306
    @juliebeard9306 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you for your video. It is a blessing when parents are willing to share their experiences with others because it gives parents hope AND encourages parents to seek help if they are concerned. I have been a speech-language pathologist for 35 years and have always said that parents know when something is not right. You are right; instinct IS a thing. I now teach at a university and will show your video in my language development class to teach students about early signs of autism. Again, thank you for your video and I wish you the best.

  • @ceciliatran1508
    @ceciliatran1508 Před 2 lety

    bless you so much and thank you for the bottom of all the parents hearts for your work in this. I truly appreciate you documenting this and showing us the clues and signs...

  • @huntercovington9421
    @huntercovington9421 Před 2 lety +2

    My pastor and best friend has a 2.5 year old son who has been diagnosed as autistic and he does all the same things as your son. It is actually amazing to watch this because they are so similar they even look alike.

  • @miekekuby
    @miekekuby Před 4 lety +12

    This boy is so smart. What lovely parents to teach him so well❤️

  • @brittanyrobichaud565
    @brittanyrobichaud565 Před 4 lety +19

    My son was also diagnosed at 2.5 years old and does a lot of things your son does/did. It was scary to know he had Autism at first and I would cry even thinking about it but now I know it’s what makes him special and I love him even more for it!

  • @Reneelwaring
    @Reneelwaring Před 2 lety +75

    My son has Asperger's Syndrome, and what I remember most was he didn't cry. From birth, never cried until my twins were born 14 months later and he and I were trapped in a room with two caulicle babies. Any other time what he would do is knock on the wall and grunt. Didn't talk until he was 3 years, but at the age of two he could put together and adult 100 piece puzzle. Graduated third in a class of 1,500, graduated on the Deans list after 4 years of college mastering in computer engineering and mathematics and now works as a computer engineer and lives on his own 3 states away. But a Mother never stops worrying.

    • @ariyanbista5837
      @ariyanbista5837 Před 2 lety +7

      "But a mother never stops worrying"
      Mother's love is truly unmatchable. Thank you to mothers like you that give "love" its supposed meaning.

    • @Reneelwaring
      @Reneelwaring Před 2 lety +1

      @@ariyanbista5837 Thank you.

    • @marymichelleB
      @marymichelleB Před 2 lety +3

      I have two sons with Asperger's one 28 who is getting a Master's in computer engineering also. Lives 3 states away too lol. My other who 12 years old an online school is learner with straight A's It is just funny they always have to have books. Physical or Digital. The younger had Pragmatic Speech therapy the last 4 years so, less awkward socially than older one. Hope he finds a girl soon! :)

    • @mariaconchitaslifeinhawaii1176
      @mariaconchitaslifeinhawaii1176 Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for info.Yes my son never cry when he had to get a shot to the doctor even they gave him 3 shots and he finally feel it at the 4 appointment session.

    • @mariaconchitaslifeinhawaii1176
      @mariaconchitaslifeinhawaii1176 Před 2 lety

      Wow that's amazing on him.my sons start to have one dialog at three but he can count and say a word like counting numbers and Momma,Dada, and other words.He is not a cry baby.I would love to know how you manage and made him to success in his college degree.My sons was an honor student since kinder but when he get to mid high school he start dropping.He graduate high school and start first sem in college and drop.i feel but and I am still struggling his behavior.You have to explain him repeatedly and talk like a kid still.

  • @ineffablemars
    @ineffablemars Před 2 lety +12

    Don't know why this was recommended to me but it is relevant to my life at the moment as my sister was recently told by doctors her son may have autism. Honestly.. I know a lot of people with autism. I have worked as a support aide in elementary schools and I've also worked with adults. My boyfriend is also high functioning autistic. Everyone I've met with autism has been super cool, super unique, and I've had a great bond with all of them! Hope Raiden is doing well in preschool/school and he's getting any support he might need! He's super cute.

    • @ineffablemars
      @ineffablemars Před 2 lety

      @Moose moose don’t be stupid

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

  • @user-ot2ip2bd7y
    @user-ot2ip2bd7y Před 3 lety +8

    My soon to be 3 year old just got diagnosed with ASD last week. Everything was a shock at first and I’m still processing it but the more I look into it as long as we as parents educate ourselves on what it is it we can help our kids and help others that are going through it also. We’re booked for an appointment with a specialist to see whereabouts my son is on the spectrum. But seeing other parents go through the same thing does comfort me knowing that we’re not alone. thank you for your video ❤️

  • @1987jenmarie
    @1987jenmarie Před 3 lety +317

    I’ve read so many comments about him looking smart and associating autism with being dumb. Autistic children aren’t dumb

    • @ninalang9689
      @ninalang9689 Před 3 lety +14

      100% correct, my autistic cousin is 15 and he knows the names of almost every single known fish in both salt water and fresh water. He can literally tell u anything about absolutely any geographical location on earth including their yearly death toll, their population, their upper class population and their poverty ridden population.

    • @lagflag
      @lagflag Před 3 lety +7

      They are the oposite of dump. Almost all of them are geniuses

    • @bcdmovement6856
      @bcdmovement6856 Před 3 lety +6

      No the are highly intelligent

    • @setargod6074
      @setargod6074 Před 3 lety +11

      High functioning autistics are highly intellegent since they observe things in a more detail. On the other hand, this is opposite for those low functioning ones. For low functioning autistics, they really have a significant learning deficiency and they need support as early as possible.

    • @tamiradotson3668
      @tamiradotson3668 Před 3 lety +5

      Facts. I'm definitely no expert but I've noticed patterns people that have diagnosed actually have heighten intelligence/skill sets in certain matters.

  • @rishabhchawla
    @rishabhchawla Před 2 lety +1

    It's good to see he is making progress. And you are taking proper care of him.

  • @aliciarivero2517
    @aliciarivero2517 Před 11 měsíci +1

    thank you for posting this video, it was really helpful to observe the behaviors that you were describing and it is an eye opening to many of us.

  • @geekstar2937
    @geekstar2937 Před 4 lety +95

    Thank you for this video. Your child is very smart and beautiful human being and he is lucky to be born in such a loving and caring family. You are spot on - autism is not the end of the world at all. Best wishes to you and Raiden!

    • @thenlifehappensagain8689
      @thenlifehappensagain8689  Před 4 lety +4

      Thank you! This is so sweet and thank you for watching

    • @donitaballard5928
      @donitaballard5928 Před 2 lety

      @@thenlifehappensagain8689 Hello, I have a question about the video of your son. In the video, he was flapping his arms when he was an infant and walking in circles as a toddler. Were there any other early warning signs of early diagnosis of autism. Or do autism have anything to do with the nervous system? Im a bit confused. I hope that you have time to answer my comment. Thank you

    • @francescocastellaneta
      @francescocastellaneta Před 2 lety

      @@donitaballard5928 Hi, I am an Italian doctor who specializes in autism, yes, the flapping of the arms is one of the clear signs of autism.

  • @simplyrenew1231
    @simplyrenew1231 Před 4 lety +10

    You have a lovely son. He’s so special. Shine Raiden!

  • @lindseygarland9299
    @lindseygarland9299 Před 2 lety +1

    I love that you put this video together. My twins are 8 years old and we’re diagnosed at 2 1/2. They are thriving and have even not qualified for certain services at school because they are doing so well. I also advocated for specifics with their IEPs, especially having them placed into a general education classroom for kindergarten and not a developmental (special needs) kindergarten classroom. It was the best choice I have ever made for them.

    • @emerald4812
      @emerald4812 Před 2 lety

      While it’s great that they don’t seem to need that support, as someone with autism I say be very careful with it. Make sure they aren’t masking. If they are, and they didn’t get that support it will leave them with life long trauma. Masking is simply acting like someone who doesn’t have autism, girls are especially good at it. And remember, they can get that support for a reason, get it if you even mildly consider it helping them.

    • @gentarofourze
      @gentarofourze Před 2 lety

      Story of my life, though I wasn't diagnosed with Autism until I was 30, I was just called "different" and "slow" at school despite in classes where I was either given a good teacher or enjoyed getting A's, then again thats a whole other story as came from a poor area and from high school onwards they dumped the kids from that area and unemployed in the lowest classes and made it impossible to improve, I was always just not bad enough for support, or when I did "qualify" it was same time funding was cut so the criteria was increased, 10 years ago I was meant to get carers but they were paid and never turned up, I then moved to improve chances of working and new authority area promised me them for 2 years but said a backlog then said I was too high functioning to get support, just because I smile and say "i'm fine" despite weight gain, being single 18 years, having 1 friend (who has mh issues and not good to be around) and can wash and clean myself, the "support" I was given after begging for it was being offered anxiety medication which just makes me feel worse.

  • @docbainl9504
    @docbainl9504 Před 2 lety

    I don't have kids. But more then three of my friends have autistic kids. This is brilliant what you've created even I, a childfree monster can easily identify the signs of autism using this video.
    I'm just here to get more educated.
    Well done on your video.
    I want to add finishing the video. I want to add I can clearly see the amount of time you put into your son. He can clearly recite months and it shows the time you've put into teaching him.
    Well done.

  • @marilyndeleon7248
    @marilyndeleon7248 Před 3 lety +44

    Great job mommy! I have a 22 year old that was diagnosed with significant delay in all the areas. He loved to watch the TV guide channel because it fascinated him just seeing the writing scrolling up over and over. They told me he would have difficulty learning, speaking and walking. He also had trouble eating (even soup) he would choke on everything and even had asthma. Now he talks well; so much I have to tell him to stop sometimes 😁 He went to school, he is a carpenter, won a spelling bee, walks and runs when he has to and even made me a granny. I decided to keep working with him at home and never gave up on him. So keep it up and he will go far. They are very smart; just need the extra help. God bless you both and God bless your family.

    • @morenaturalwithlizzy1746
      @morenaturalwithlizzy1746 Před 2 lety +1

      The choking makes so much sense now! My son also has that problem. It's so scary but he is so so smart!

    • @marilyndeleon7248
      @marilyndeleon7248 Před 2 lety +1

      @@morenaturalwithlizzy1746 yes it does. Blessings to you and your family. ☺

    • @morenaturalwithlizzy1746
      @morenaturalwithlizzy1746 Před 2 lety +4

      Your comment means soooo much to me and is so helpful. My son is on the spectrum and he has been high needs since baby. Very smart, high functioning BUT VERY high needs, he does not play alone on his own at all. I run a small business from home and my husband quit his dayjob. Its hard but our son learns differently and public school is not for him. Its hard and challenging surviving on just one income, but our son is doing So well i know we are doing the right thing for him :)

    • @morenaturalwithlizzy1746
      @morenaturalwithlizzy1746 Před 2 lety +2

      @@marilyndeleon7248 and to yours, I appreciate your comment so much,💛

    • @Kelvin-ed6ce
      @Kelvin-ed6ce Před 2 lety +1

      but I don't know why they have to lump all developmental disorders into autism, why not see it as it is? some people just like to live in their mind, the less physical the better. We don't have to put labels or judgements on the way people behave if it's not mainstream or normal. It doesn't mean there is a "right" way or "wrong way to perceive and interact with the world around us.

  • @MegaMindyLou
    @MegaMindyLou Před 3 lety +22

    It’s great your accepting of this diagnosis and can get him the tools he’ll need to be successful at life.

  • @AngieNTheComettes
    @AngieNTheComettes Před 2 lety +3

    My friend has autism and shes such a nice, amazing, compassionate and Smart person. Im happy to have her in my life

  • @SilverreploidCLE
    @SilverreploidCLE Před 2 lety +34

    I was born with autism, and I agree with the fact that this video is very informative. All autistic people go through that phase at a very young age. Now that I think about it, I think this was what I did at a young age, too. Also, your son is amazing in the video!

    • @GlossaME
      @GlossaME Před 2 lety

      Nobody is "born" autistic. You become that way, after some foreign substances end up in your body. Research it

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

    • @yelitzagemely9577
      @yelitzagemely9577 Před rokem

      @Wesley Hinson what is the doctors info please

    • @joemoon1943
      @joemoon1943 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved

  • @Diogovsky25
    @Diogovsky25 Před 2 lety +5

    Very interesting video. Some of the things mentioned are spot on. I have Asperger's Syndrome and I diagnosed myself at age 23, just months shortly of getting my degree in Medicine. Many of these behaviors that are shown I had while being an infant, but I was never formally diagnosed, probably because of my higher than average IQ, which helped me pass by as the nerd kid at school with few friends.
    Now that I am older, I have all the pieces, and it has changed my perspective since I can finally understand myself, why I have certain difficulties, and why I act the way I do sometimes. Therapy is the best way to help kids in any part of the spectrum, from "classical" autists to "aspies", and I'm glad Raiden got the help he needed.

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

  • @rosegarcia3414
    @rosegarcia3414 Před 4 lety +10

    What a sweet lil guy. Bless your family with happiness

  • @theartofbeing9547
    @theartofbeing9547 Před 2 lety +2

    What a beautiful boy and mum. Thank you for sharing!💗*HUGS*🤗

  • @willowhilldesigns7
    @willowhilldesigns7 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you for bringing awareness. Early diagnosis is the key to understanding and helping children with autism! They can’t confirm to a neuro typical world; but they are just as special, and more so for all that they cope with, as any other child.

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

    • @joemoon1943
      @joemoon1943 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved

  • @hannahtantayyy
    @hannahtantayyy Před 2 lety +21

    What a highlyyy intelligent little one!! So amazing and you’re such a good mama for catching the signs so early!

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

  • @jenniferfitch6364
    @jenniferfitch6364 Před 3 lety +5

    What a smart boy! ❤️ He will be going places momma. This not a hindering factor at all. He may require a bit more attention to help with socializing but there are so many resources out there today. Thank you for sharing.

  • @JenniferSmith-sh8ht
    @JenniferSmith-sh8ht Před rokem +2

    He seems so special and very smart. I am positive what a blessing he is to ur family . Thank u for sharing to educate others 💜

  • @CharityDeA
    @CharityDeA Před 2 lety

    You are so kind to have shared this.. . ❤

  • @korsongee
    @korsongee Před 3 lety +8

    This is so well documented! Your bright son is very lucky to have a mama with such great gut instincts

  • @G4RA
    @G4RA Před 5 lety +6

    This is not only useful and hopeful for parent that feel new at these red flags... but also for workers with children on the spectrum sometimes is hard to see the younger characteristics because they usually get diagnosed later on. So thanks!

    • @thenlifehappensagain8689
      @thenlifehappensagain8689  Před 5 lety +2

      This is exactly why I started this channel so thank you! I can see how that would be beneficial for workers as well! Any kind of awareness is great, thank you for watching!

  • @gavandwina.5889
    @gavandwina.5889 Před 2 lety

    Hellos friends from Canada 🇨🇦. I have a 4 year old son, me and my wife over the years have experienced many things which raised alarms having to do with autism. Our son was able to count to 20 and his A to Z at 2. Had difficulty responding to his name, also had an extreme speech delay . Still at the age of 4 can not put together full sentences. He is full of love but has outbursts if things are not done in a certain way. I’m convinced that he has autism but on what spectrum, not so sure. At the age of 4 he has progressed a lot but not nearly to where he is suppose to be. We are currently in the process of getting him tested for autism.
    Thank you for all the video footage, as a parent it warms my heart to see love like this. It amazes me though sometimes the things my son says and and can do… he memorized a puzzle one time on a iPad in less that 3 seconds and had it figured out , at the same I was looking at it for over a minute and still was trying to figure it out.
    Love the Fam Jams by the way !!! I have the red ones as well. Good luck guys … that mama seems like a real good catch.

  • @charlielew2933
    @charlielew2933 Před rokem +17

    Some of these traits can also indicative of ADHD. Especially stimming, hyper-focusing, and sensory issues such as food. ❤️

  • @James-qu7ml
    @James-qu7ml Před 3 lety +34

    May God bless your beautiful child. He looks so bright and he is adorable. The behavioural difference seems to be very minor and he seems to be extremely intelligent.

  • @sarahpengelly8439
    @sarahpengelly8439 Před 2 lety +5

    Thirty years too late for us but well done creating this for others.
    To me, I could not understand why parenting was so difficult, so unfulfilling. I didn't realise until like you, the second one came along & she was so much easier.
    Toys were of no interest to him as a toddler but light switches were.
    "Light On, Light Off" & to do this chairs needed to be dragged across the floor.
    His other passion was the top loading washing machine & he would watch the instruction video over & over again. He even managed to reprogramme the machine to factory settings so it could no longer wash clothing but would flash
    lights in patterns.
    Yes, he's been a difficult chap to parent & for a long time not a happy boy at all.
    Now over thirty he is mellow, social and extremely funny.
    Happy in his skin.

  • @barbarasommerville5617
    @barbarasommerville5617 Před 2 lety +27

    My son showed all the classic signs of high functioning autism from around 18 months. He was fascinated with order and I would regularly come into his room and every single toy or object would be lined up in exact precision across the whole floor. You could use a ruler to measure the spacing between each one, it was that precise. He also hand flapped, screamed without warning (the pitch of which could break glass), and was obsessed with routine. We used to have to walk the exact same route to the park or he would try to run across the road to "redo" it. To this day (he's now 9), he will only eat the same food for dinner each and every day. Life is very structured but we love him dearly. He shows a real flair for writing and whilst we are encouraging a whole range of.activities (in the hope that he finds something else to love) his love and talent for writing is something that could be both a solace and a great career for him. Who knows what the future holds for any of us; you just have to do your best and love your child unconditionally.

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

    • @joemoon1943
      @joemoon1943 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now his speech has improved

  • @kandimegahan7844
    @kandimegahan7844 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am talking a course in ITMH (infant toddler mental health) and while scrolling after finishing a lecture, I found your video. I’m very glad I did😮

  • @md1735
    @md1735 Před 4 lety +14

    Your son will be a genius adult. He’s so sweet. God bless your family :)

  • @mariaabraham311
    @mariaabraham311 Před 2 lety +5

    Your an excellent mom! With your guidance & help he will cope very well in life because of you keeping
    up with his care! Nothings stronger then a mothers love & care! Great job mom! He’s a beautiful boy! 🥰🥰

  • @alospm
    @alospm Před 2 lety +89

    Thank you for this! My sweet 5 year old is being assessed in June. We have suspected he is somehow “different” since he was an infant. Like your son, he did unusual things because he liked certain sounds (my guy does a lot of sound echoing). He’s known his alphabet since he was about 2 and could write all the numbers up to ten since then. It’s been challenging to make the decision to get him assessed because he doesn’t seem “obviously autistic”, but entering into kindergarten helped us make the choice as he is struggling with some aspects of being in a classroom full of other kids. It’s sort of fun to see how people get alarmed by some of the things he says. He presents pretty typical at first, then he tells people his favorite number is 64 because it’s a square and a cube. People sometimes look confused by what he’s saying then he starts quizzing them on square numbers and they realize he’s unusually interested in math. I’m looking forward to learning more about how his brain works in the coming months.

    • @davidoverstreet2875
      @davidoverstreet2875 Před 2 lety

      do not, repeat, do not, waste your money going to the doctor to have your son accessed for autism. It's a lie. It's fraud. Autism does not exist. Every child develops differently from every other child. No two people are the same. Do not let them lie to you and steal your money from you. They targeted gullible, doting, naive parents for long enough. We can't let this continue. Let your child develop normally in their own way. There is nothing wrong with your child. At all.Do not believe the lies of pediatricians. All they want is your fucking money. They don't care about your child!! Please believe me. This is a warning!

    • @kirat2901
      @kirat2901 Před 2 lety +1

      He will definitely make u proud..i can sense it :D

    • @jilebi4870
      @jilebi4870 Před 2 lety +4

      A 5 year old can calculate square n cube , he is brilliant

    • @pulanemabula8311
      @pulanemabula8311 Před 2 lety +1

      @Wesley Hinson what kind of herbs if I may ask

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      Doc Oyalo can reverse autism with herbs and it’s completely perfect. I used it for my son and so far his speech is verbal and social skill is normal and he can now also respond to everything positively on his own.

  • @tinat5484
    @tinat5484 Před 2 lety +202

    My niece had many of the same symptoms. She went through early intervention therapy starting at 18 months. That’s one good thing the high taxes in NY state covers. No she’s 16 - top 10 in her class, takes honors and AP, is on the track team. She still rings her hands at times and it’s just a part of who she is but otherwise like any other teenager. My sister had many sleepless nights (like years) but she was very proactive in her daughters care and it changed the outcome.

    • @NovaDoll
      @NovaDoll Před 2 lety +24

      Its called masking. Girls and women have different social obligations. So what happens is women and girls try to "act" normal. Something males don't have to do. That is why autism can be harder to diagnose in girls and women.

    • @davidoverstreet2875
      @davidoverstreet2875 Před 2 lety

      She was lied to by her greedy ass pediatrician, and her naive, gullible ass fell for it. Your sister wasted money on something that was not an illness. She should have let her child develop in their own way. Every intellect, preference, and temperament are not the same. In fact they're all different in every single person. There are no two people who are exactly alike. the AMA created autism and depression in the 90s as a another way to fool the public and make billions of dollars. and they succeeded beyond they're wildest dreams, thanks to gullible and naive Americans.

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 Před 2 lety +2

      *wrings

    • @txlivin7819
      @txlivin7819 Před 2 lety +6

      @@NovaDoll True for Inattentive type ADHD in males. My child just stared off in the distance. He had a very restricted diet (his choice). I volunteered in his classroom and could see that he could not follow 2 step instructions. I was told he did not have it because he was not overactive and he happened to be very smart. Switched doctors twice. Finally one asked the right questions and I knew we could work together. ADHD Inattentive type is usually diagnosed later than the other kinds. Girls fall through the cracks because they are so easy to work with. My son is now 19 with an IQ of 165. Vyvanse saved him. It was like a whole new kid. He started making a lot of friends because he could finally understand what was going on.

    • @mojojo1980
      @mojojo1980 Před 2 lety +1

      My son has autism and is not like other teenagers/young adults ......he does not act like someone of his age category its so hard because i want him to be able to do what "normal" adults do but he struggles he also has epilepsy which holds him back

  • @deborahbusch8361
    @deborahbusch8361 Před 3 lety +48

    Yes my son who is 45 now flapped also. I tried to tell the doctors when he was 2 years old so they tested him and they said nothing was wrong. I took him to a psychologist pre teen years and that man said I was his problem because I allowed him to listen to music actually the Beatles. I cried my eyes out wondering what I could have done to hurt my precious guy. I never took music from him. He was a natural at playing any instrument without 1 single lesson ever. Even wrote his own music. He said a lot of the music he wrote came to him in dreams. I am very proud of him. He even made it through college. He had a hard time with social anxiety and had few friends. He gets along fine with his siblings.

    • @JJJettplane
      @JJJettplane Před 2 lety

      this is so interesting. thank you for sharing your story. my son is 24 and was first diagnosed as schizoid and I thought what??? then another doctor said no, it's high functioning autism. It finally matched who he was and I knew it. He's finally happy at a job he can do but does have depression tendencies. His social anxiety keeps him pretty a lone wolf.

    • @txlivin7819
      @txlivin7819 Před 2 lety

      Psychiatrists who blame the mother for their child being different need to go.

    • @txlivin7819
      @txlivin7819 Před 2 lety

      @@testikle What is wrong with you?

  • @elladaniel1875
    @elladaniel1875 Před 4 lety +29

    Hello Raiden!! You are a smart kid! You are in the good hands and sorrounded with your wondeful family! Watched till the end! God bless and lets stay connected!

  • @wendygomez2588
    @wendygomez2588 Před 2 lety +2

    I have a 22 year old son with Autism. The most innocent sound u will ever need. At 12 moths he would look at my lips only and repeat what I said (amazing I thought) but not walking still crawling and flapping. I started comparing him to his older brother was 6 yrs old and noticed his milestones were a bit delayed than his brother's. Doctors said "it's fine" but having g already and older son I couldn't help but feel that there was something different. At age 3 he was diagnosed with autism...put him in early childhood special education and now he does great for his level of autism. Don't know what level he is cause all this high functioning and whatever does not really make sense or apply to my son. Yes he is somewhat independent and still cant tie his shoes and most likely will not be on his own ever. But he's come a long way and we r so proud of him. Keep a positive outlook on this and they can come as far as they reach 😊

  • @timataan
    @timataan Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏿💕 appreciate it a lot
    And wish little Raiden a long healthy life full og happiness 🤍

  • @shamiekaherron4123
    @shamiekaherron4123 Před 3 lety +37

    This little boy is amazing. Please give us an update hes beautiful, smart and knows way more than my 3 year old and hes at where he needs to be.. Hes going to be great

  • @ewelinakuklik3866
    @ewelinakuklik3866 Před 4 lety +12

    Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. I hope he is benefitting from therapy ❤️

    • @thenlifehappensagain8689
      @thenlifehappensagain8689  Před 4 lety +3

      He most certainly is! Thank you guys for watching. Truly it's so emotionally worth it

    • @rinoa1029
      @rinoa1029 Před 4 lety

      He's very cute and smart. My 2 year does not know the alphabet or months

  • @nicoleyap6070
    @nicoleyap6070 Před 4 měsíci

    You are a wonderful mother. You little boy is so precious. You have a beautiful family.

  • @thefuturist8864
    @thefuturist8864 Před rokem +3

    I would like to have had an early diagnosis. Much of my childhood behaviour didn’t fit in with what was expected of children my age, but I was either punished or aggressively discouraged, especially when it came to my ‘special interests’. Identifying autism in infancy is a tremendous advantage to a person, especially in an age where we’re ever more accepting of it.
    Also, Raiden is a *fantastic* name for a child!

  • @melissakitelinger7543
    @melissakitelinger7543 Před 2 lety +10

    This is exactly what my son does and he's just over 2.. especially the circle dance and jumping and spinning things for very long periods of time. He will almost never watch the TV now.. omy. I'm glad to have found this.. it is super helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience with us

    • @txlivin7819
      @txlivin7819 Před 2 lety

      @Ignace Alli Please stop posting this. I am glad it worked out for you but it is not a standard treatment and can be harmful. When I had cancer one of my friends came over to cleanse my house and chakra. She thought that would do the trick. 8 cycles of chemo and a bilateral mastectomy is what "cured" me. Leave people alone.

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

  • @janeo960
    @janeo960 Před 2 lety +46

    I think it’s marvellous that you have shared this as it can be very hard for parents to spot the signs. I’m a teacher and now how important early diagnosis is. Your son is very lucky to have you .

    • @Him.Me.Q.and.P
      @Him.Me.Q.and.P Před 2 lety +7

      We spotted the signs before our son was a year, he is now 6, and he gets extra help at school, but he STILL doesn't have a diagnosis! We are in the UK and it is just so hard to even get the ball rolling. We are in the process and have been for a while now...
      I just want to add, my little man is utterly perfect, he is happy and empathetic, he's popular because he's so lovely, his smile and laugh are completely infectious and he fills me and all who know him with joy, every single day! As his parents, we literally couldn't be more proud, wouldn't change him for the world!! He is who he is, none of us are the same, whether we are neurotypical or on a spectrum, his quirks make him who he is, as mine do me. He's special because of his incredible heart, not because he has autism.

  • @commonsense7793
    @commonsense7793 Před 2 lety +13

    ADHD shares some of the symptoms, speech delay, hyper focus on things, body movements. It's good you had him looked at to be for sure what he has.

    • @juniormako6184
      @juniormako6184 Před 2 lety

      There is a Dr that you can get in touch with (Dr Oyalo) on CZcams. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions. the herbs has been a positive impact on his and i recommend to everyone too.

    • @sox1085
      @sox1085 Před rokem

      Interesting!

  • @TheRealHungryJoe
    @TheRealHungryJoe Před 2 lety +4

    I do not know why CZcams recommended
    this video but I’m on the verge of tears. Such a beautiful baby. Very smart!
    My daughter displays similar characteristics and it worries me. I know it shouldn’t but my wife think she isn’t as “advance” as other kids but I’m confident, my daughter is smart and will catch on

  • @elisafrye2115
    @elisafrye2115 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for this informative and very touching video about your beautiful little boy. I have a dear nephew now in his early twenties who was diagnosed at about 20 months of age. He leads a good, (although understandably complicated) life thanks to his mother who is an RN and never gave up on giving him as enriched a life as possible. He is verbal although not always easy to understand. My hope is that someday neurologists will uncover the mysteries of the brain and find an answer leading to prevention, or helpful treatment for families like yours. ❤️

  • @mommyjacque3200
    @mommyjacque3200 Před 4 lety +5

    As a sped teacher. I take a diagnosis as a label on how to understand and help an angel like him. And life does not stop there. It just means that his journey will be differently beautiful.This boy is a blessing, to you his Mom and you to him. God bless❤️

  • @TheKittyKatze
    @TheKittyKatze Před 2 lety

    A really big thanks, such videos do help me remembering the days with my baby son this age, seeing a bit of this traits different then to those times. It helps me bringing it to some sort of conclusion and recognition that i was right that something wasn't normal with him. My pediatricion doesn't saw this, and didn't wanted to listen to me. I got the diagnosis really really late with nearly 10/11 Years of age. I hope my second son i am pregnant with right now won't have it, but if he has, i now know what it is and how to handle it properly. Wish you all the luck!

  • @nessa6997
    @nessa6997 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for sharing and educating. Keep up the great work big guy 💙🙏🏼

  • @krystalmoore536
    @krystalmoore536 Před 4 lety +11

    This video reminded me very much of my son. He was diagnosed when he was 3.5. He is 8 now and I am so glad we found out when we did because therapy has helped him so much. Speech was the primary red flag for us but once I had my second son I could see how much easier things come to neurotypical children. I see a lot of people commenting that doctors slap kids with every diagnosis these days etc and all I gotta say to that is it is much worse to ignore these behaviors and say doctors are wrong than it is to acknowledge the child and/or individual is struggling and needs help. So good on you momma for doing what you can for your boy! Also as a side note my third sons name is Raiden as well :D

    • @gehanleo
      @gehanleo Před 2 lety

      I also in same problem.. he is 3 now.. can you advice me

    • @txlivin7819
      @txlivin7819 Před 2 lety

      I so agree! What is wrong with having a diagnosis. I will never understand the stigma.

  • @nephora
    @nephora Před 4 lety +11

    Love you, Raiden! ❤
    Shot out to you, Raiden. Straight from the Philippines ❤

    • @Joshonthespectrum
      @Joshonthespectrum Před 4 lety

      God bless you and I have autism as well and may I say my fiance is Filipina so God bless you so when I have an autistic son or daughter she will accept it for who they are just like my fiance is with me

  • @praveenvenugopal9920
    @praveenvenugopal9920 Před 10 měsíci +2

    he is a sweet heart and I feel if he is trained over the years...he can overcome all obstacles .. God bless you and your family...❤

  • @valreeashleygray9517
    @valreeashleygray9517 Před 2 lety +39

    He’s a beautiful boy, and a blessing from God! My granddaughter who just turned 7 this month showed the some of the same symptoms. The hand flapping and stemming are a major sign. As a special education teacher specializing in Autism, I was able to point out the signs to my daughter. However, because she was/is so high functioning she was not formally diagnosed until 3 years old. Please push your pediatrician to have your child tested early so that you can make sure your child gets the services he or she needs immediately! These children are such blessing from God and we have been blessed to have her in our lives❤️

    • @cernugaming
      @cernugaming Před 2 lety

      What kind loving God would do this....

    • @valreeashleygray9517
      @valreeashleygray9517 Před 2 lety +3

      @@cernugaming A Great God! Because, she is a gift to us that we love, enjoy and are blessed with each day! We thank Our Lord and Savior every day for this beautiful, interesting, intelligent, articulate, loving, funny and caring person EVERY DAY! This is the God who blessed us! Thank you! Be Blessed!

    • @username00009
      @username00009 Před 2 lety +4

      @@cernugaming your comment shows that you think autism is a curse, when in reality it’s just different. Different is not bad.

    • @valreeashleygray9517
      @valreeashleygray9517 Před 2 lety

      @Mike Allen what is this and where is it sold?

    • @valreeashleygray9517
      @valreeashleygray9517 Před 2 lety

      @Wesley Hinson can you please give us more information about this treatment? Thank you 🙏🏽