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Autism - Our Journey
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Приєднався 24 лип 2019
Hi everyone! I am a single mother (blessed with a big support system) of a teen boy on the autism spectrum. His name is Dylan. He is 15, low functioning, and mostly non-verbal. This channel allows us to share our experiences and challenges over time, some lessons learned, and new experiences as we progress through his teens into young adulthood. We hope you subscribe and share with anyone who may see value in our story!
Severe Autism - Isolate ourselves?! Are you kidding me?!
In this video I share my thoughts on the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our lives. This will be significant and exhausting, and will come with set-backs and meltdowns. I will share some cheap activity ideas i found at the @DollarTree (I said cheap!) and my thoughts of what we will expect at home.
#severeautism #ASD #behaviors #meltdown #isolationandautism #coronavirus #COVID19andautism #DollarTree #BassPro #Chickfila
#severeautism #ASD #behaviors #meltdown #isolationandautism #coronavirus #COVID19andautism #DollarTree #BassPro #Chickfila
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Severe Autism - A visit to "the Fish Store"
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In this video I share a visit to "the Fish Store", one of Dylan's favorite places! I also update you on the latest work with Dylan on life skills - specifically grocery shopping, and announce an upcoming topic related to planning for the future. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and sharing! #autism #ASD #severeautism #basspro #fishstore #fish #aquarium #grocerystore #futureplanning #agingout
Severe Autism - Life Skills - Grocery Shopping Part 2
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In this video I share an update on our attempt to teach Dylan an important life skill - shopping from a shopping list at the grocery store. Watch and see how attempt #1 went and what we plan to work next! #autism #nonverbal #ASD #severeautism #behavior #grocerystore
Severe Autism - Life Skills - Shopping
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This is part 1 of a series documenting my attempt to allow Dylan to enjoy one of his favorite activities (grocery shopping) while also teaching him a life skill - purposeful shopping with a list. In this video i show you a typical shopping trip with Dylan - one where I let him decide where we are going in the store - and i talk about what i plan to try to make the trip "more controlled" and tea...
Severe Autism - Christmas 2019
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In this video, I share our Christmas with Dylan this year. It wasn't the best Christmas, but wasn't the worst! I also share an episode of Dylan "obsessing" over going to a swimming pool. Does this behavior look familiar to you? Do you have tips on how to manage the behavior before his frustration turns to escalated behavior? Holiday blessings to you and your and hope for an amazing 2020 - from ...
Severe Autism - Gift ideas
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In this video, I share some ideas for gifts for children on the spectrum, specifically gifts that Dylan loves. Just in time for Christmas! Below are links to some of the learning games I show in the video. #autism #severeautism #autismourjourney #ASD #christmasgifts #autismgifts Learning Resources Super Sorting... www.amazon.com/dp/B004DJ51WQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Learning Resources Mini Muf...
Helpful Tips - Surviving the Holidays (severe autism)
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In this video, I share some tips on how to survive the holidays! These are some tips from our family that work well (most of the time) to help us navigate the business, stress, noises, and people involved with holiday gatherings. I truly hope some of these tips are helpful to you too! Happy Thanksgiving! #autism #severeautism #autismourjourney #autismholiday #ASD #holiday #thanksgiving
Severe Autism - Our Weekend - November 2019
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In this video, I share some excerpts from our weekend. We had some lows (near meltdown, with the ending caught on video), some funny costumes, and a walk (in a funny costume). #autism #autismourjourney #meltdown #aggression
Severe Autism - What the heck is a BIP?!
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Confused about a BIP? In this video, I explain the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and describe Dylan's BIP and the progress we have seen in the last year on this BIP. #autism #autismourjourney #BIP #behaviorinterventionplan #FBA #functionalbehavioralassessment #IEP #behavior #aggression #propertydestruction #voiding
Severe Autism - Trick or Treat! Halloween 2019
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In this video, I share some footage of Dylan enjoying one of his favorite holidays - Halloween! He has been talking about Halloween for a MONTH! #autism #autismourjourney #trickortreat #halloween #candy #babyshark #pinkfong
Severe Autism - Picky Eaters and Branding, Labeling, and Packaging
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In this video, I share a few examples of frustrations we have with food branding, labeling, and packaging changes. Even the slightest change can cause a lot of frustration with Dylan. He will often refuse the food item. Can you relate?? Share your stories and tips in the comments! #autism #autismourjourney #food #pickyeater #foodlabel #foodbrand #foodpackaging
Severe Autism - Surviving Fall Break!
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In this video, I share some of the recent activities for Dylan over Fall Break from school. We went to a pumpkin patch, carved a pumpkin, ate halloween candy, went to a pool and swam, and lots of tablet and outdoor time! Hope you all are enjoying fall too! #autism #autismourjourney #pumpkins #halloween #severeautism #swimming
Helpful Tips - Organizing School Records
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In this video I share a method for organizing school records (this works for other records as well, like medical, etc.). Getting your records in order will make you feel more prepared for your next IEP meeting! Use the link below to download the table of contents template and example I mention in the vlog. Thanks for watching and sharing! Leave your feedback in the comments below! Downloadable ...
Helpful Tips - Mood and Behavior Tracking
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In this video I share our experiences around trying to track Dylan's moods/behaviors over time and the current tool we have found to be the easiest and most effective, both from a user standpoint and from a visual indicator standpoint. Question - What tools/techniques have you found most effective in tracking behaviors?? Leave your answer in the comments section below! #autism #autismourjourney...
Severe Autism - Tips related to Destructive Behavior
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In this video I share some tips we have incorporated related to destructive behavior in an autistic child. We have been through several television sets, tablets, lightbulbs, picture frames, etc...all destroyed either during a meltdown or as sensory seeking behavior. We have made some changes in the home to better manage this and I also show a behavioral modification approach we have incorporate...
Severe Autism - Tips for Dealing with the School System - Our Experience
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Severe Autism - Tips for Dealing with the School System - Our Experience
Severe Autism - Fun Activities in the Summertime - 2019
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Severe Autism - Fun Activities in the Summertime - 2019
Severe Autism - Helpful Tips from our Family: Safety
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Severe Autism - Helpful Tips from our Family: Safety
Severe Autism - Going out to eat...or not!
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Severe Autism - Going out to eat...or not!
Severe Autism - Understanding the Behavioral Meltdown
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Severe Autism - Understanding the Behavioral Meltdown
Severe Autism - Trip to Dentist for Cleaning
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Severe Autism - Trip to Dentist for Cleaning
Thank you for sharing.
How about medication...?.
I'm autistic (high functioning), and I have had some destructive behavior in the past. (which was mostly done out of anger.) I did eventually grow out of it, since I started to control myself better. I could definitely learn something from this video for when I have my own child (and in case they do inherit the disorder from me.) anyways, this video has some really good advice. You have also earned yourself a subscriber :) Edit: I did look this up on google btw, and it said that it is possible for autism to be passed down from parent to child.
He's engaging in echolalia in parts of the video.
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My heart goes out to you, I can see the look behind her eyes
You need Restaurant him ok
You need but adult nappies on him ok
Do you need baby checking because I dill with Autism ok and you need get him a adult baby car seat ok you can get one form SM and you need get a checking bed because I need check is nappies ok and if you go shopping you need get a Bought ok
I just found this video and I can really relate. Never thought about the projection screen TV! Genius idea. We have replaced the glass in picture frames with plexiglass. You can find it at the home improvement store and they will cut it to size. As for family pictures, you could make copies and mod podge them to art canvases.
You need but him in nappies ok because I dill with Autism
Replacing things what happened
Becca throwing things christmas tree picture wood splinters destroy.
Good suggestions!!!👍
Stop sharing your child's meltdowns
Be strong sis❤. Pray the goodness for all person with autism especially the non verbal. They"ve been sent to us for a reason.❤❤❤
What is this
Is he kissing or smelling the chair? It looks like both. Smh.
Thank you for sharing, my grandson is also on the autism spectrum. It’s hard to watch them go through this 😢 you are awesome with your son ❤️
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I have high functioning autism. And it’s also a nightmare, so when people say “your normal to me”. I cringe every time I hear that!
I truly appreciate..For sharing this video, I Just started to learned more to handle my 15 yr old son meltdowns. This is very very challenging for me and my wife. He gets worst every year and we are trying to learned more to handle this kind of behavior. ❤️
Hello Dee. Thank you and I am glad this video has helped you know you aren't alone. Have you looked into ABA therapy? Sometimes insurance will cover it. I pulled my son out of traditional school and have him in full time ABA therapy and it has made a huge difference.
We are really looking in to that, also We are just starting to contact a case worker to walk Us trough this for evaluation.
Try making a oil and water sensory bottle to help your autistic son calm down during a meltdown.
8:56 because chick fil a is always busy.
Why would you punish a restaurant with your unruly child
@Calmness Tranquility what’s wrong with what he said?
@Calmness Tranquility but the parents do. Why should other people suffer?
@Calmness Tranquility understanding or not it is still disruptive and a pain for everyone else. It’s like a screaming baby .
Your comment just shows how judgmental you are to neurological differences
@@elizabethlafleur3267 what if I brought a kid in to a restaurant with an air horn. Would that not effect your dinner?
Just love him and be patience i am going through this right know with my nineteen years old daughter and i can tell you it's hard😥😥 But they need a lot of love and patience just they the pain from.inside and when they do this mean they are asking for help...
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You know, I write blogs about autism advocacy, independence, and acceptance. People like you are the reason why!
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Thank you for sharing your story. Hopefully more people will have interest in learning more about individuals with disabilities so we can create a more compassionate and inclusive society.
What a special thing your dad comes with.
Big smile when it was his turn. What a cutie!
Sorry for your troubles. We have an autistic grandson. He’s only 5 but i wonder.... even neurotypical kids can be a handful sometimes.
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I have mild autism. I can get overwhelmed with loud noises because I don't like to be in a group with a bunch of people. As for smelling things, the only things I smell are the benches in church because they are called pews.
I have mild autism and I know what meltdowns are like. I'm slightly confused though. I thought you said he was nonverbal. I also thought I heard him say a few words. I could've been wrong
@Javier Sierra I had completely forgotten about this comment and video
Like your video
I've had my son for 47 yrs doing the same thing day after day it does hurt when u don't know how to help them I didn't want my son on alot of meds but finally 2 yrs ago his Dr listened to me explaining to him what he was doing he gave him a med called kolonipin..... It's like à wonderful med it stopped it ....I was so thankful !!!!!
great video! I'm an Autistic adult and just started a Masters in ASD. Ultimately, I really want to work with families/ kids with Autism. but I'm also interested in working with teens and adults :)
Wow, that's so cool. How do you get your month view to display all the color backgrounds?
Thank you for sharing your story. I also have a son with autism who’s 4. He’s non verbal
What suggestions do you have for a SpecEd teacher in this situation? What would you have liked for the teacher to have done?
Thank you for recording this. I am studying to become an intervention specialist and currently work with an autistic student as an IA. I am grateful to ANY family who opens their personal lives up to other people who are trying to help individuals with autism. I can tell it is not easy but you are doing an amazing job of keeping your son safe. What typically sets him off?
Good night buenas noches
He did so well
Thank you for posting!
I relate to you're son I have Asperger's Syndrome it's not easy
Me at Taco Bell
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@@au9parsec Oh yeah.
I go through this with my 14 year old son Drew everyday/night. My heart always breaks for Him
I am so sorry- have you been able to isolate the cause? Maybe some magnesium or lavender oils?