What Autism Really Looks Like *The Gentle Life

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @ForPeace14
    @ForPeace14 2 дні тому +56

    This mum deserves a global prize, not just for her love and patience, but also for teaching us so much. We love you. God bless you.

  • @kellivega28
    @kellivega28 2 дні тому +44

    She's so beautiful! Such a loving spirit! Thank you for being so wonderful for her!!!

    • @christastephen1580
      @christastephen1580 День тому

      I love how you are teaching her to sign while she is talking her butt off. 😂

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts 2 дні тому +25

    I work with these children every day and there is no end to what they will teach you as you nurture them. ❤

  • @ForPeace14
    @ForPeace14 2 дні тому +14

    You can tell from the way Mikko follows her mother around (like any other little girl of her age) that she lacks nothing by way of love, care, trust and warmth.

  • @MacDublin804-n6c
    @MacDublin804-n6c 2 дні тому +18

    She remind me of my 4yr old grandson, I was a hood dude, but his spirit sun turnt me soft ❤

  • @shirleygooch2977
    @shirleygooch2977 2 дні тому +19

    Mikko is your special gift, and such a joy to watch. I love watching her progress. Precious, you are one special person I love how you open up her mind to different things in the world, not putting limitations on her, not handicaping her mind. You two are amazing parents. Thanks for sharing your precious daughter with us. ♥️

  • @lesliethompson4055
    @lesliethompson4055 2 дні тому +19

    Her hair is beautiful ❤️😍 and she is a precious little girl ❤️😍

  • @JackieGray-z2x
    @JackieGray-z2x 2 дні тому +19

    Good job Mikko that's what you are one of God's precious flowers!!!!! Way to go Mikko 🌹🐥🥳🕯️🙏👏👍🫵

  • @roxannamayas7657
    @roxannamayas7657 2 дні тому +13

    Mikko is growing so quickly ❤❤❤ She's so expressive

  • @BoluwatifeOmotayo-lc7iw
    @BoluwatifeOmotayo-lc7iw 2 дні тому +30

    She is so cute raised from a good home and even with everything going on you guys are still positive that why i love you guys ❤❤

  • @jackierandle8412
    @jackierandle8412 2 дні тому +20

    I love watching Mikko's progress. So many people come on here thinking they have all the answers. It is very evident you all are figuring out what works for you. Keep doing what you're doing. She is amazing!

  • @mikag2818
    @mikag2818 2 дні тому +39

    I feel like a extended grandmother to Mikko . Thank you Precious and Dad for sharing your family with us

    • @lindalewis7098
      @lindalewis7098 2 дні тому +6

      What a sweet and beautiful little girl!! I'm praying that she has good health, peace, prosperity, and love. Also praying for these things for the whole family. ❤🙏😊

    • @cat7434
      @cat7434 День тому +2

      She's such a sweet little angel. We love you, Mikko ❤

  • @Everythingfreshandsassy
    @Everythingfreshandsassy 2 дні тому +15

    Teaching autistic children ASL is such a great idea to compliment and assist with their communication needs. Question: why did Mikko grab her chest? It scared me! Mikko would love West African dance and Ballet! Another way to communicate and relieve stress! Mikko is soooo AMAZING!

  • @EHCBunny4real
    @EHCBunny4real 2 дні тому +77

    A therapist said that autistic children are the most beautiful children he has ever seen. IMO, he's right.

  • @melanieabeyta2926
    @melanieabeyta2926 2 дні тому +14

    Wow! What a beautiful mom you are!

  • @elnoradarby2209
    @elnoradarby2209 2 дні тому +19

    Mikko has definitely come a long way. The love, patience and support of family has definitely made the difference. Love y'all

    • @sandradenmark7243
      @sandradenmark7243 2 дні тому +1

      The other children are austic too right? Why are they not also the focus? Respectfully it appears that you favor her more than the other children.

  • @thealchemist1280
    @thealchemist1280 2 дні тому +14

    I absolutely love seeing the growth in her in short time I have been watching you guys. You have a beautiful spirit.

  • @deborahgem
    @deborahgem 2 дні тому +6

    This video was therapeutic for me. Mikko is simply adorable, and her parents, AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

  • @beverlygadsden1934
    @beverlygadsden1934 2 дні тому +10

    I enjoy watching your videos of Mikko, you are doing a great job mom & dad

  • @carmenbennett3073
    @carmenbennett3073 2 дні тому +8

    Mikko!❤❤❤ We LOVE you🫶🏽❤️💗🦋⚘️😊

  • @martinahamn5214
    @martinahamn5214 2 дні тому +7

    you're doing such a great job the love shines through!!

  • @rndlh1996
    @rndlh1996 6 годин тому +1

    There is so much sweetness in her little being it makes my heart so full everyone I see her and watch how she interacts with you all 🙏🏽❤️

  • @tbrinson12
    @tbrinson12 2 дні тому +7

    Thank you for sharing. She is progressing wonderfully.

  • @reginaeverett6974
    @reginaeverett6974 2 дні тому +9

    She's so beautiful and smart she's getting so big I so love her

  • @hopereigns6514
    @hopereigns6514 2 дні тому +6

    Keep Going! It's Wonderful to see y'all find the Beauty in it All, just as Mikko found that living, white, yellow flower among the dead, dried weed-grass, and with such determination, she picked that one lonely, lovely grass-flower." Much Love & Prayers, Keep Going!🙏🏽🥰🥰🙏🏽

  • @zassymauras4505
    @zassymauras4505 2 дні тому +9

    She’s so Beautiful 🫶🏼❤️🙏🏼🌹

  • @carolklein8049
    @carolklein8049 2 дні тому +5

    My kids used to stand on my feet as a little kid and then when my granddaughter had done that with my daughter, her mother, it was such a beautiful full circle moment. Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments with us. 😍

  • @nakibirangovanessa8531
    @nakibirangovanessa8531 День тому +2

    Miko is so caring ...and she`s really smart

  • @mindylittle1206
    @mindylittle1206 2 дні тому +4

    Thank you for bringing Mikko back. I miss my baby

  • @shawneetate121
    @shawneetate121 День тому +2

    This baby is so cute. And shout out to supermom, keep going mama bear!

  • @Mizzdior84
    @Mizzdior84 2 дні тому +7

    I heard her say pink that's my favorite color too mikko

  • @debrafabac8776
    @debrafabac8776 День тому +1

    You’re The best mom. Just the absolute best mom ever….

  • @dicephil8578
    @dicephil8578 День тому +1

    Doing a great job Mom and Dad. She is progressing so well. ❤❤

  • @MrsDetroit622
    @MrsDetroit622 День тому +1

    Mikko is doing so well! She is really progressing!

  • @ericaaubie860
    @ericaaubie860 День тому +1

    The Gentle Life YOU ARE SO CREATIVE THE WAY YOU TEACH HER. YOU SHOULD BE A TEACHER.

  • @BevSmith-n5c
    @BevSmith-n5c 2 дні тому +6

    Mikko is Marvelous ❤❤❤❤

  • @glennfields8121
    @glennfields8121 2 дні тому +1

    I sure do enjoy watching Mikko. She is such a joy. Precious, you are an amazing mom. Mikko sure loves har daddy and her dad Chris sure loves her.

  • @helenebutler723
    @helenebutler723 День тому +2

    Your daughter is so pretty.
    Beautiful ❤

  • @vanessashaw5365
    @vanessashaw5365 День тому +2

    I am beginning to rethink what autism really entails. I know there must be different levels of comprehension and development. I have watched your little girl for quite awhile now and have concluded that much of the information we’ve been fed is at best inclusive. About ten years ago I was invited to a holiday dinner by a friend of a young Jewish couple whose daughter had been diagnosed with autism. She was about three or four at the time. All her little cousins were there…running around …playing…eating too much candy and generally doing what kids that age do. Meanwhile, this young couple spent the majority of their time in the bedroom, holding a crying…yelling child..trying to comfort her. They would trade off and one would attend the guests while the other sat with her. I could see the stress in their faces, but they handled it with a kind of quiet grace. My heart broke. After, most of us had left, I stayed and helped clean up. By then, their daughter had calmed down and I couldn’t help but wonder if their marriage would endure? How much longer they could hang on? If this little girl would everI play with toys…or laugh or eat too much candy? Would she ever feel love? That was about ten or twelve years ago and once in a while I think about them and wonder how they are doing? Watching you and the strides your daughter has made, gives me hope. I look forward to her continuing to blossom. Thanks for posting.

    • @SerialAnkleBiter
      @SerialAnkleBiter 8 годин тому

      You see autistic people everyday. you would never know. It cannot necessarily be quantified by ‘levels’ but is rather a separate function of the brain from allistic people.

  • @Razzbme
    @Razzbme День тому +1

    I'm very happy to see the continued growth and the bonds that both of you share with Miko. I remember you spoke once about school for her. Can you remind us on where you are in that process? I can see her doing very well and thrive being in a professional and specialized program. I get very excited for her !

  • @ashleynicole9559
    @ashleynicole9559 9 годин тому +1

    She is doing so good with her words! Go big girl! ❤ I have a three year old, non verbal, who I'm starting the process of getting a diagnosis and starting services! Thank you for sharing like you! It gives me hope. Mika reminds me of my son. His starting to say more sounds and starting to use a few words more often! What is that book series called?

  • @Legacy3Enterprise
    @Legacy3Enterprise День тому

    Mikkonis absolutely adorable. She is making tremendous progress!!

  • @tashuwamustgray7220
    @tashuwamustgray7220 18 годин тому

    I enjoyed every bit of that vlog. I'm in love with that precious little angel ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cathywatrobski7754
    @cathywatrobski7754 2 дні тому +1

    Oh my!! I have oatmeal every morning for breakfast. Will be thinking of Mikko tomorrow as I have it. Blessings to you all!!

  • @kirajade523
    @kirajade523 День тому

    She is so precious and you both are so great with her❣️💚

  • @katrinacovington6256
    @katrinacovington6256 5 годин тому

    Great job, Parents. Doing wonderful, beautiful Mikko 😊

  • @simplypinkyd3843
    @simplypinkyd3843 2 дні тому +15

    She and my autistic 4 yr old remind me so much of one another.❤❤❤

  • @Dailyteen221
    @Dailyteen221 2 дні тому

    All I get from this is that you are amazing parents, amazing family, she feels loved and her needs are met and all this is beyond brilliant y'all are amazing so is Mikko keep it up

  • @sonjacarson-lewis7509
    @sonjacarson-lewis7509 День тому

    You are doing an amazing job with her mom!❤

  • @estherwilkes7683
    @estherwilkes7683 2 дні тому +1

    I'm so grateful to you and your family ❤ for what you all have so well Educated us (me) / Thankyou ❤

  • @destiny3i
    @destiny3i 8 годин тому

    this is soo beautiful i might cry

  • @witnessofchrist2524
    @witnessofchrist2524 2 дні тому +2

    I love this little one. ❤

  • @raraevans9689
    @raraevans9689 День тому

    Get it Miko. Great job dad mom and brother and sister. Keep up the good work ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉 🎉😊

  • @liledits33
    @liledits33 2 дні тому

    4:07 when she clicked button and put tge middle finger it had me crying, but i love your guys videos. When i watch yall it makes me happy, and i feel better when im sad or angry.😊😊

  • @Westindiantoffee
    @Westindiantoffee День тому

    Mikko is my hero. ❤

  • @marilynbethany3794
    @marilynbethany3794 3 години тому

    I love watching you interact.

  • @jjc3031
    @jjc3031 2 дні тому

    She is so happy and doing wonderful!! I have sent my daughter to ABA and it was really super hard for her, she is still adjusting at 5 years non stop with me, it's also hard to trust others with her. I see how you are with Mika and it's so inspiring! Love this & how patient and loving you are with her. I think my daughter is missing the full days with me. I was wondering, where did you find those books? I would love to do that with my daughter. She really struggles with speech and communication this would be wonderful for her to have!

  • @simpsonmarie4
    @simpsonmarie4 День тому

    I love watching yall. My mom n I never bonded but om breaking that curse n cycle so my child will never feel that way. Tfs.

  • @mariebelmant736
    @mariebelmant736 8 годин тому

    Bravo à cette admirable maman qui s'occupe très bien de sa jolie petite fille mikko bravo mikko

  • @st8867
    @st8867 День тому

    Well done precious! Even if her learning ability is slow by the time she is 18 she will be able to speak full sentences and understand a majority of things. Keep going!

  • @kkw-pal1178
    @kkw-pal1178 День тому

    Wow. She's doing fantastic 👏🏾 😍 ❤❤❤❤😢😢. Good job, Mom

  • @tanyamiller606
    @tanyamiller606 День тому

    This was so precious ❤️❤️

  • @alyssachestnutt4833
    @alyssachestnutt4833 2 дні тому +1

    Mikko is very pretty precious just like you are

  • @EvanO-r9z
    @EvanO-r9z День тому

    Mikko is the cutest ❤❤❤

  • @Nicole-wv9yr
    @Nicole-wv9yr 22 години тому

    Mikko is so sweet❤️🥰

  • @winstondonald3065
    @winstondonald3065 2 дні тому +6

    Mikko is so beautiful. Hope that one day she will talk fluently

  • @MH-hw4uh
    @MH-hw4uh День тому

    You are an amazing mother ❤🎉

  • @sharongarrett6624
    @sharongarrett6624 4 години тому +1

    This is a sweet video.

  • @veneciawooding6797
    @veneciawooding6797 День тому

    Mikko is so cute.❤

  • @shatarchagunder2363
    @shatarchagunder2363 22 години тому

    I'm like here Auntie....no 1 better not mess with her

  • @kirbywiggins7167
    @kirbywiggins7167 День тому

    I love seeing this baby girl. I'm sorry your marriage didn't survive.

  • @DawnNesmith
    @DawnNesmith День тому

    "YOU'RE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB 💯 MOM!" "ALL HAIL 🙌🏽👑 TO THE QUEEN 🙏🏽🤲🏽👑🖤💝🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!" YOU'RE DOING GREAT MIKKO❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jeribowers2032
    @jeribowers2032 День тому

    Love this!!!

  • @reginaeverett6974
    @reginaeverett6974 2 дні тому +4

    Daddys girl and twin

  • @susancerruti6410
    @susancerruti6410 День тому

    Sharing an orange and taking care of her daddy.

  • @dezyireg31
    @dezyireg31 22 години тому

    Where did u get the books! Good job Mikko !

  • @lamino8-tg6ro
    @lamino8-tg6ro 3 години тому

    You can tell this woman is exhausted. I hope she gets some time to herself during the day

  • @risestevenson99
    @risestevenson99 День тому

    Sorry, dad, you are incredible as well❤.

  • @simpsonmarie4
    @simpsonmarie4 День тому

    I remember tell my daughter to "use your words). She had speech therapy too. She has a super long tongue so it's kinda hard to talk with it or so I thought. She talks clear 24/7.lol

  • @2percent153
    @2percent153 День тому

    4:34 She says Pika, Pika. She's a Pikachu, lol 💛

  • @rukayyaibrahim2800
    @rukayyaibrahim2800 10 годин тому

    Mikko is soo pretty 😍

  • @Arieditslol34521
    @Arieditslol34521 День тому

    NEW ABBRV ALERT!:
    TGL = The Gentle Life!!
    bc i love this yt acc

  • @risestevenson99
    @risestevenson99 День тому

    If all children had a parent lìke you... keep up tha great work. Please share a video of your taking care of yourself❤.

  • @reginaeverett6974
    @reginaeverett6974 2 дні тому +4

    Her hair is so long

  • @chayaraghu198
    @chayaraghu198 День тому

    Madam I am happy to see this 🥰 pls pray for my daughter also to improve 😢

  • @ryanmay1754
    @ryanmay1754 2 дні тому +4

    Where did you get the books from?

  • @essygesar
    @essygesar 2 дні тому +2

    4:34 she is saying 'pika' which means cook in Swahili.

    • @ForPeace14
      @ForPeace14 2 дні тому +1

      How did she learn that? It's amazing, because I don't remember seeing that word on an oats' container or tin.

    • @essygesar
      @essygesar День тому

      @@ForPeace14 maybe is her mind that is processing information that way

  • @hawkland100
    @hawkland100 2 дні тому

    Looks like Love

  • @0718michelle
    @0718michelle 2 дні тому

    You can tell Mikko is a daddy's girl

  • @kennethabattle
    @kennethabattle 2 дні тому +1

    Where can I find the book?

  • @shaqwannacole9429
    @shaqwannacole9429 2 дні тому +1

    😊😊😊😊

  • @palmyralampsa
    @palmyralampsa 9 годин тому

    Question...is she afdectionate? Do you get love from her? I love her so much..

  • @miheretbegashaw8090
    @miheretbegashaw8090 2 дні тому +1

    Hi gentle miko she doing great. Anyway where did you buy books I will do buy for my son please 🙏 can send for me

  • @wherz0l
    @wherz0l День тому +3

    This is NOT what autism looks like. There's no way to paint one picture for autism. Your son is autistic and he's nothing like this.

    • @PhD_Author
      @PhD_Author День тому +3

      Autism is ‘hot’ right now on platforms but Mikko’s presentation is not typically autistic. She has a form of autism as well as other conditions which account for her presentation. Some autistic children are getting straight ‘A’s. Some autistic people are university professors. It does depend if there is also other conditions such as intellectual disability. It is misleading to suggest this is what autism looks like.

    • @wherz0l
      @wherz0l День тому +3

      @PhD_Author You're exactly right. This is like posting a picture of South Beach and saying "This is what Miami looks like". Very misleading.

  • @kikisampala661
    @kikisampala661 2 дні тому +2

    I wouldn’t do her hair as often . Is that bad?

    • @tishmason
      @tishmason 2 дні тому +5

      It’s not bad. But the longer her hair not done, it would be more difficult for her and mom to handle it🥰

    • @cherylsmith6843
      @cherylsmith6843 2 дні тому +3

      She could make it easier on herself and Mikko by cutting some length. The obsession with the hair is weird.

    • @murrir6110
      @murrir6110 2 дні тому +5

      ​@@cherylsmith6843Whose obsession are you speaking of?

    • @murrir6110
      @murrir6110 2 дні тому

      Yep

    • @murrir6110
      @murrir6110 2 дні тому

      Yep

  • @ameenahmuhammad8763
    @ameenahmuhammad8763 2 дні тому +1

    How come we never see her dad Chris son. Does he ever come over to see you'll?

  • @majlinnbeateandolivar1294
    @majlinnbeateandolivar1294 2 дні тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @preppygurloffical
    @preppygurloffical 2 дні тому

    Her names Mikat?

  • @thelifestylebybudgeting
    @thelifestylebybudgeting День тому

    😊😊

  • @Micame-22
    @Micame-22 День тому

    I thought Miko was in school?