What it's like to have a Brother with Autism.
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2013
- Hey guys, here with a short video I made about what it is like for me to have an older brother with autism, I hope you enjoy it and see how blessed I am to have Mitchel as my brother. I love him to death and I want everyone to see how awesome our bond is!
*note, every case of autism is different some more severe than others, not every autistic person is like my brother. This video speaks on behalf of my personal relationship with my brother.
If any of you want to contact me about speaking at event or have any questions feel free to e-mail me at timmesc@dukes.jmu.edu I want to hear your stories about knowing someone with autism!
The song used in this video is Always Gold by Radical Face, the song somewhat inspired me to make this video because it speaks of a tight lifelong bond between two brothers.
Wow! I can't believe this video has received so much support with over a million views! I can't thank you all enough for sharing this video and your stories that convey a similar message. Much love.
This video is beautiful
+Ice Sandwich true but who searches autism?
BO3mods Blackops everyone whos on this video right now
Ice Sandwich my bad i read that wrong i didnt search up i subbed scrolling thru his channel and found it
Ice Sandwich no thx im nor autistic
How could someone possibly dislike a video like this. This shows they have no heart.
My brother has autism as well, our bond isn't the way yours is, due to my parent's parenting habits being less than acceptable, I have to parent my brother, and he really doesn't like me because of that, but I still know more about my little brother than any other person on earth, and I'm proud to say that.
When you die, he'll see.
+Ina Catfish when he is an adult he will see
Kevin Cutter It depends on either you are an optimistic person or not.
Siblings usually end up being a parent figure as well as a sibling. He may not like everything you do, but he appreciates you. Thank you for stepping up and giving your sibling someone to be there for them. It will show.
You are amazing. He might seem to hate you, but I know deep down he loves you.
My brother has autism and he is the greatest person ever. He is loving and caring. I wouldn't trade him for anything
You and your brother are very handsome !
Shots fired bang bang
gisele orig Jeez calm down mate he was joking.
gisele orig slayy
gisele orig good comeback
Kui Dom ok and i dont care
My brother is 15 and he has autism, as of now he's non-verbal...he's the greatest person ever, my brother is a gift from God
My bff just loves to prank me a lot but my bff caught me trying to prank her today she was like hey what do you think your doing missy but my other bff is going to be tickled so bad now after what I found out he did he lied to his brother and he pranked me so he now gets tickled for two reasons except for one
This was excellent. As someone with aspergers this honestly was so great to hear. Thank you for this video! :)
dude i no one can understand us because we have things we cant help
You're welcome. All the best Luke :)
I have high functioning autism and that's what makes me special and I am not afraid to say that
Same
Me too
You made me cry! Happy tears, though. My son has autism. He is 19 and is currently researching the church's view of autism and what they're doing for those in the church who have Autism/Asperger's. He's annoyed and frustrated to find that there's not much to be found on this subject. He likes the term "Aspies".. I've told him that God knew I needed him in my life. He is a such a blessing to me. You are great brothers and a shining example of how this should all work. Thank you for making and sharing your video. You're an inspiration, Sweetheart. I would love to see a series of these videos. With great affection and wishing you many blessings.
very well said, I agree.
You described it perfectly. The are the sweetest people you will ever meet. I wish I could meet Mitchel. He sounds like an awesome brother, and I know he is.
Also, it is incredible.
My little brither is the most polite 5 year old I have ever met. He sings all the time, and despite not being able to talk untill he was 3, he is really good.
You dont know shit
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Normal Dude says the guy who claims is normal even though if you were normal u would be different because there is no such thing as normal. Autistic kids are nice and loyal friends till the end
My soulmate has "acquired autism" from brain damage he got when he was six months old. But love comes in all forms. He's the best person I can ask for, and I wouldn't change a single thing about him.
***** Thanks :)
You can't "acquire" Autism. It is a condition that you are born with
BOB!theGMObanana Yes you can. Anything that permanently changes the circuitry of the brain in a certain way can cause the symptoms we call autism.
People who say or think that you can't acquire autism make the experience worse for people like him.
+Lydia Xavier ummmm....no...just...no. The doctor who told you that is full of bullshit and should not be a doctor
BOB!theGMObanana There isn't a certified doctor or website that _doesn't_ tell you what I said.
I'm a girl and I have a brother that's older than me he's 14 and I'm his little sister! I can relate to this soooo much! Sometimes I don't get along with my autistic brother. We would have lots of painful fights but I still love him and look out for him❤️ me and my little sis would look out for my big brother !! 😭 I love my autistic brother. I don't want my brother to be normal. I just love the way he is ☺️ I almost lost my sister in a elevator. Me and my family was going in the elevator and my sister was out of the elevator when I first thought of my little sis in the elevator I screamed so hard. I tried to squeeze my self and open the elevator and I screamed my little sister name so hard. I grabbed her and she cried in my arms 😭 I cried too! Guys always watch out for your brothers and sisters! Sometimes you can have fights but that does not mean you hate the sibling. Love your siblings take care of your siblings! Your brother and sister would always be there for you! Even if you ha
I love my brother so much.. If anyone were to ever hurt his kind hearted soul, then I will give them hell no matter who they are..
Kui Dom HAHAHAHHAAH SOOOOOOOOOOO FUNNNNNNY
Kui Dom sarcasm was intended
+Aiden Silva what if the kid who hurt him was autistic?
Fire Pit XD
Same
This means a lot to me because I have Autism (high-functioning) and its good to know that people like you are out there taking care of people like your brother. There are some people who don't understand how people like us are, and sometimes it is hard for us to express emotion so I am glad you have the ability to make him excited
Low functioning is the worst high functioning means you can do more and your Iq is higher a more milder type.
I have this to this video makes me happy
i cried, because im 15 and my younger brother who's 3yrs is autistic as well and i cant really imagine how its like to be with him in the future, altho this video helped me to think about that, thanks man
Edgy KidDotEXE you're fucked up in the head buddy.
Victoyus keep him away from the kids or he going to turn them stupid
They should stay away form u cause u the contagious one
+NitrousX you need to shut up too.
Felicia Walsh nah it's true
God bless u spencer and mitchel may god always be with both of u
Thank you, this was beautiful
Very
I have autism and though it has ended many of my relationships, Like King David I still praise The Lord Jesus Christ because though everyone might leave me, my God will never leave nor forsake me.
Brian Elnakib God doesn't exist, mate.
Brian Elnakib God bless you!😀
this is so touching. I hope my youngest looks up and takes care of his older brother (by 9mins) with the same care and love as you do. Thank you for sharing this.
Hi Spencer! I loved your video. I have 3 older brothers with autism and it was amazing to hear and relate to someone else who knows exactly what I feel. The amount of love in your video made me cry. Thank you for sharing!
dude you got tear in my eye and i realise how important simblings are :)
I see all kinds of people every day. seeing how you show your brother lying love. is a sign that love really exist. you are not looking for anything in return. this is the heart that humanity should have.Thanks you give real reason that life is worth living. you give hope to those that are willing to give up. thanks
This is incredibly beautiful.. I can't stop crying.. My hope is that my oldest son will treasure his brother on the spectrum like you.. I'm truly touched and blessed by this story.. Thank you for sharing this
Thank you so much for this video. you are an incredible brother and human. And you have brought tears of joy to my eyes. I have a 2 year old grandson with Autism and seeing you and your brother has really moved me and given me such hope. bless you
I don't usually tear up at anything but I did at this video. I look up to you because of how good you are with him. Both of you are amazing!
My brother has autism as well except hes two years younger than me. Hes an amazing kid although he does have angry outburst like many autistic kids do but i wouldn't trade him for any other sibling :) i got to say though i wish i could have a bond with my brother like you and your brother have. My brother is not able to carry any type of conversation and can only answer very simple yes or no question such as if he wants cake or ice cream type questions and can get angry and/or frustrated quickly but i hope with the help he is getting that his frustration level will go down :)
Kui Dom your number of fucks given is actually ten
Since you had enough fucks to respond
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
This video is wonderful. I can relate to every single word you have said, my older autistic brother is my absolute world and to hear someone else say exactly how i feel is a really special thing! Keep doing what you do best, you’re amazing!
I'm literally in tears.
Thank you for sharing this little piece of your life.
This video gave me a lot of Joy, and it also made me think to start a career to help kids with autism.
You two are adorable.
This was awesome!!! I have two sons (very similar) my oldest son has Autism and his younger brother sounds and acts just like you to do!! I love it...thank god you have each other and you always will. Great video :)
Spencer bro, you are the best brother in the world, God bless....
Although this video is 5 years old, it just came up on my facebook page. What a wonderful video. You can really see that you two brothers love each other very much. Mitchel is lucky to have you as his brother.
Spencer, thank you for sharing! I am currently studying to be a teacher for special needs students and I loved watching this. As an added bonus, I love Mulan! It's one of my favorite movies that I would show my oldest with Anxiety when he needed to calm down.
My little brother may not have autism but I will tell you I love him more than anything and he's probably my best friend. Love your siblings cause in the end when your parents pass you and your brother/sister just have each other. My mom taught me that. I will always remember that...
every time someone calls me autistic i just say i was blessed by god
This video really brought me to tears. What you have is precious. Thanks for sharing.
I cried because it is so beautiful! I feel so moved by the kindness, happiness and cuteness of both of you!
This video is so amazing! Two of my older brothers (they're twins) have autism and they are the world to me. They cheer me up when I'm down and always know how to have a fun time. They can be a pain in the butt sometimes but everyone is. A lot of people don't understand what autism is and even some of my friends are judgemental towards them but I'll always love them. I'll always stick by their sides whether it'd be playing basketball or calming them down when they're sad or angry. I love them from the bottom of my heart and always will.
I've got a four-year-old with autism, and he has a little brother (16 months old) that doesn't show any early indicators. This video hit so close to home. The "best man" line had me broken down in tears. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
Also: made 100x better by the Arsenal flag draped over the couch.
I found this video on BUZZ FEED, and I love the way you guys have a special bond. I love you both in general, I wish my relationship with my siblings were like yours. Even while watching this video I was Happy and Smiling. You guys are the best and you guys inspire me. Keep up the awesomeness. 😊😊
This is beautiful!!! My younger brother has down syndrome and as they are different they are the same and knowing that someone can love you so much is breathtaking. To watch there face lights up and grab a book for you to read when you come to visit, is wonderful and i wouldn't trade it for anything!!!
He was the the ring bearer at my wedding and kept having people in family tell me he wouldn't do it run around or mess up and i never had a doubt he would mess up and he did GREAT stood still when he need and walked down when he was suppose too. All he need was faith and the belief that he could do it.
Thank you for sharing with us the special bond you and your brother have it's unbreakable!!!
this people who dislike they dont have heart
God will bless you with a big reward in heaven if you keep being a brother like that. I may be an 11 year old kid , but I'm incredibly impressed! I bet everyone wants to be your brother now😊😊😊. Mad props to you for being so responsible.
Edit: I remembered this wholesome video I watched from a long time ago, so I go looking for it and find an old comment of mine from 5 years ago. I'm almost 17 now, it's amazing how fast time flies. Mad props 😅
mad props to you Tawheed... for an 11 yr old kid you sure are smart and mature. best wishes.
I don't know what to say.
+Infectedstyles I respect your opinions about God, but we are all diffrent people, some think God is real, some dont, that's just how the world is...
+Sarah S Thankyou Sarah, best wishes to you as well! ☺
everyone goes to heaven you tit hell isent real hahahaa
You are an angel! I hope my daughter keeps growing like that to my son (he is 8 1/2 years old with autism, and has been non-verbal his whole life until some months ago that had started to repeat some words when prompted). It was impossible to not cry with this adorable video. Thank you for being such a great human being... Thank you!
I love your video about your relationship with your brother, Mitchell. You both are so blessed to have each other. Thank you for sharing your story.
I'm autistic myself, so this video really spoke to me. I have a difficult time showing emotion, and this video got a tear out of me. Absolutely beautiful.
I remember my mum showing me this video a few years back and I cried. now I’m watching this again and cried within the first 30 seconds. I love this video 💗 I have a younger brother with autism 💕💕💕
A beautiful video, well done spencer, you are as special as your brother. the world needs more people like you. thank you for this video
thanks for sharing. I'm going to have my 13 year old son watch and i know it will mean very much to him. keep being an awesome brother!
Spencer you're an awesome brother to Mitchel, always protect him, and do it even more if he's bullied. If anything happens to your parents, you should definitely be the one to take care of Mitchel since you said not one person understands him the way you do
If there was ever a video that could make me cry, this would be the one.
Thank you for being his brother, Spencer. I'm sure Mitchel is proud to have you as a brother, too.
I’m literally so touched by your story! And I’m crying not out of sadness but how beautiful love is! Thank u for sharing
I have "liked" this video for many years , and still to this day I watch it when my mood is low . Each time I watch it I am filled with a sense of pride and happiness for both those young men . It takes a very special type of person to be dedicated to work with autistic people . I believe Spencer has the qualities many people wish for - love, patience and kindness. Thank you again
:") omgg i just cried through the whole video , thats brotherly love :')
If i ever have another child, I want this relationship for my son who is autistic
Beautiful video. Your bond is exactly what I want for my son and his brothers. Thank you
Absolutely beautiful! I am in tears! My 10 yr old was just diagnosed with Level 1 ASD, along with ADHD and Anxiety last Spring. He is higher functioning than your brother and it was a bit harder to spot but we knew early on something was up. I love how you show they are so special and can teach us many things! I just wish more people could see it like his peers! Bless you and your brother! 💗
Thanks for sharing this video! My brother has autism, fragile X syndrome, and Tourette syndrome. He can be really sweet to people but he can also get very aggressive and rude and stuff, and it gets really discouraging for my parents and I.
You and ur brother is really sweet. Not all people who had autism siblings are like you. Some detested their siblings, of course there are also quite a lot who love them. But i guess you and ur brother is really sweet and really had a strong bond ^^
Absolutely beautiful !! I have two sons on the Autism Spectrum, and although they didn't develop the same bond you two have, it fills my heart to watch your story 😊❤️
This is so sweet for doing this about your amazing brother. :) you are so sweet to do that.
This is beautiful.
I have high functioning autism and I can relate, I feel like my sister is the only one that understands me
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@@braynhilton5300 you're telling me that if I gave that to my nonverbal autistic 11 year old brother who has been using stuff like this for years,and it would work. Why would you even try to scam people off of a actual disability.
Thank you so much for doing this video and shining a light on autism! I have a younger brother with autism and I relate to many things you said in this video... I wish the best for your family! God bless!!
Can I just say how much I love your video. I was in tears at the end by how close your relationship is with your brother. I have 2 boys and the older one has ASD. They are still young but I hope that they have at least half the bond that you both have xxxxx
what a lovely relationship you have
god bless your brother👏👏I BARELY CRIED😭😭👏👏
This is so touching! You're both so lucky to have each other
I’m in tears!! I look up videos like this to see that I’m not the only one in the world who goes through having a sibling with Autism. I am uplifted by your attitude towards your brother and I aspire to only think positively about mine !
Hey spencer I also have an older brother with autism. I can totally relate, we also watch disney movies together! =D This made me tear up like crazy bro!
thecollegepicker I hope everything is still well after three years later :D
Sorry i'm late
The song is "I'll make a man out of you" from Mulan, I love that movie!!! You're an awesome brother!! ^_^
I'm so touched with this video. It perfectly described how it is like to have an autistic brother. I can perfectly relate to that "special bond" that you have mentioned. My brother may not be able to speak like Mitchell does, but he seems to know how I feel, if I'm sad or happy. It seems that persons with autism are really emotionally wise which makes them the joy of their family.
God bless!
This is so unbelievably touching. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not CRYING YOU'RE CRYING
G 0 0 K P A L A C E says the one who cant spell that word and has to use letters
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NO IM NOT GOSH
No.......you are! 😂😢
My brother has autism he is awesome
Thank u so much for this video !! i am an uncle with a nephew with autism this is all new to me. But this video gave me a better understanding always take care of him cause the world isnt always understanding !!
Why do want me to cry so late at night, Spencer??? Bless you and Mitchel.💗
"and he is..."
don't say it goddamnit don't you dare say it i swear if you say it right here i will
"... my brother."
:^( sht
I wish I had family like you. My family on the other hand even tough they say they love me, I know they want me gone.
That was awesome and very heartwarming. Thank you for making this video. I have an autistic brother too, and he's honestly a little frustrating to deal with sometimes, but you reminded me how strong my bond with him is and how he is one of my best friends!
Wow this made me tear up! I loved this. Thanks for sharing! You are both blessed to have each other. God bless you both, much love!!!!
You are wise beyond your years to know to appreciate the small things and to look beyond the surface. I wish there were more young people like you. Keep shinning your bright light and being a beautiful example of love to others.
My twin brother is autistic, my mom had the chickenpox while pregnant with my brother and I. We both almost died the day we were born because we didn't have enough oxygen. I love my brother to death even though they can be difficult to try and understand at tines because its harf for them to explain things. Every autism is different. My brother has trouble talking and learning. And he sure knows when to help someone out.
Once when I was in Highschool, this girl came uo to me and said I was talking shit, I knew her and I thought we were cool. I had no clue what she was even talking about, I tried to avoid her but she hit me. I'm not gonna let anyone hit me and I hit her and we started to fight. My brother some how knew that was me from a distance because I know where he stands after school. He ran and yelled my name, and he grabbed me and that was the end of it. Happy to say I beat that misunderstood bitch.
I'm assuming that your bad at assuming things. Just because I'm gay doesnt make my twin brother gay.
Onaluj Notsruht who said anything about masterbating and porn.
Onaluj Notsruht the remarks you make your starting to get annoying. Seriously, I dont even want to deal with you.
Hmmm I had chicken pox whilst pregnant with my autistic son, I wonder if there is a link between this
Jen Daniels I do too, I looked it up and it says if you have chickenpox on your first trimester of pregnancy, the baby will be safer as in normal I guess. When your about 1 month away from expecting there's a chance of, disabilities, problems with the eyes, and 40% chance of death. If you have the chickenpox while having your baby there is a big chance of your baby dying.
Hope that helps you out, and makes more sence for you, as it did for me
A girl I know has autism, tbh I didn't like her at all back when we were in third grade, and thought she was weird. Then I realized everyone is different, the thing that was making me feel bad was that she had no one, so I decided to talk to her. To this day, I love her and she is one of my best friends that has never turned their shoulder on me like the other kids. Daniella, you are the best! You make me happy and we can relate so much, love you
What a wonderful family, your parents must just beam with pride. Well done!
thank you for making this video. i have 5 children and my oldest son has autism. I hope when he gets older his brothers and sisters are their for him like you are for your brother. thanks again.
It is a experience, I tell you. My brother has it, it's not always easy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Motorhead 180 my brother has autism. I rather he not
I have a beautiful boyfriend has autism and man I feel that I found the right one hes wonderful and I love him so much 😻
Great video, the comment about Him as your best man was moving. I pray that my Seven year olds brother will always protect him and respect him as you do you your brother
Thank you for making this video . My little sister was born on the spectrum and she has downs . We have such a strong bond . She has truly saved me , I see much potential in her that my mom does not see . Thank you I needed this .
Holy.....shit.
Not one
But two
Air fresheners.
GENIUS!!!!
That's the whole message of this video right there. You hit the nail on the head.
what's it like to have a Leafy fan as a brother
thank you so much for this video. I have a little brother with autism and I hope that once he starts school no one will bully him. this video really made my day and made me have hope that my little brother will have an amazing life, just like your brother❤
This is touching, he's such a happiness ball, I love people like this, who have this joy of living, and who always make you smile, whatever is the situation
I have Bad Learning Disabilities and Have Bad Language Disabilities. So I'm one of them... But different.
I just found out today, that my nephew might have Autism. Because he's showing signs of it :/
+Autumn Jenkins Only a professional can correctly diagnose Autism. However, there a signs that indicate that it would be appropriate to see a professional. I'm 55 years old and discovered three years ago that I had Asperger's. Early diagnosis is a definite advantage. If your nephew has autism he will need as much support and patience as the people around him can offer. People with autism or ASD are wired differently, sometimes to the point where they feel like they live on an alien planet surrounded by aliens who communicate oddly. As much as one may wish to force someone with ASD learn to communicate "normally" it is often more useful to attempt to learn their language.
My 3 year old Nephew has Autism, when I first found out I was extremely anger, I didn't know what to say or think, I wouldn't even want to talk or be around my brother or his girlfriend the mother of my nephew, I wanted to blame someone, but there was no one to blame. to this day I still feel that anger, knowing my best friend has a perfectly normal nephew, and i don't but I try not to think about it, because my nephew seems like a normal child, he just doesn't really speak.
+Autumn Jenkins
Hi Autimn, I know it's a tricky time when waiting for a diagnosis. I wanted to let you know about a resource that might help; It's called Z is for Zip- I mentioned it in another comment on this video but wanted to send it to you directly. It's almost a "text book" that describes all the basic behaviors of autism and why they are such wonderful and important people in our world. Check it out if you get a chance :)
facebook.com/Zisforzip
+Alvaro Bonilla that is very false
+Alvaro Bonilla I'm autistic, I can talk like a normal person does.
I'm in tears this is so amazingly beautiful thank you for sharing ...what a great brother
You and your big bro are clearly both great brothers to each other! I can tell you're both true family. Respect and thumbs up to that.
My 6 year little bro has autism it's fun he's always happy and stuff
+MrAdaj76 my brother has autism too but he isnt always happy
93 people are freaking haters who have no life and have no heart like if you agree.
Your brother is the sweetest. This breaks my heart because i wish i could be as good of a person as your brother is
This made me cry! It was so beautiful. I know exactly what it's like to have a brother with Autism, but I honestly wouldn't change him for the world❤️