Love your videos so much! You guys are amazing im very happy you reply to my comments i also watchthe autism family aswell 💜 you guys are the best! Also do you like my new profile picture? (Btw this is milly, as you already know lol 💖) lol also if you want i can make you guys a profile picture, i used piscart :) love you guys so much your the best!
@@7Aheadfamily also is Simon and Ezra sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? I'm a mix of both, also ive got another question, have you ever heard of pathological demand avoidance because I have pda as well as autism
It looks like Simon and Ezra both have pants with elastic waist bands. That should be good for helping to keep them potty trained as much as possible during the Summer.
It’s good that this trampoline does not have any exposed springs. Springs can be quite sharp. A number of years back when I bought the second mattress for my bed (The original one had an issue where the springs were starting to come through.) I selected a foam mattress because there were no springs to worry about. With the waterproof mattress pad on and the fitted sheet on top of that it’s pretty comfortable even a number of years later.
im 14 and i was given one when i was 3 but cus of adoption stuf i didnt learn how to ride a bike untill in lockdown and it was my coping meathod for ages intill i was invilved in a accudent invilving a car and ive not been on it since
I was 9 when I first really learned how to ride my bike. My dad wasn’t doing well in training me because I was freaking out too much but my nanny got me riding my bike by myself at my cottage in the summer of 2015. We often go on family bike rides (me, my Dad and my brother and sometimes my mom) we got a tandem bike for free because the guy who was selling saw how much my brother enjoyed it. So I’m on my own bike and my dad and brother ride the tandem bike usually we cross the bridge to the other side of the river and ride there and then cross again and stop by a playground and then get Ice cream (and sometimes even super) and then we bike to the train station and take the train back and bike back to our house. The whole ride usually takes about 3 hours. We also have another longer bike route that’s more rural where we go all around the reservoir and end back where we started. Also my favourite things to do in the summer are going to my cottage, swimming in the lake, Riding my bike to the beach, visiting family as well as hanging out with friends, going to splash parks as well as other outdoor places.
I learned how to ride a bike at age eight. It was the old kind with just the pedals. It didn’t have any motor or gears and for the first six months to a year it was difficult to pedal. On the upside it did seem to improve my leg strength a bit.
If anyone doubts that Simon is on the spectrum the end of the video shows pretty clearly that he is. Hopefully you were able to do something with him afterwards to help him to feel better. Also, Simon seemed to have a little bit of a cough. He might have just swallowed wrong or he might be coming down with a cold (or something similar). Or he might have some seasonal allergies.
The play couch looks like fun. The only downside I can think of is that kids can sometimes forget to take breaks when they’re having that much fun. For a couple of years after I pretty much finished toilet training (even as late as age seven or so) my mother would need to keep an eye on me when I played in the sandbox, etc. to make sure that I took an occasional break. I was level two when I was younger (I’m level one now) so that was a pretty big issue for me (without going into too much detail). Simon is level one so it should be less of an issue for him than it was for me but it’s still something to be aware of. On a related note Ezra’s toilet training will almost certainly slide a bit during the Summer but no matter what don’t put him back in diapers during the day even if it seems easier at the time (aside from certain unusual situations like long road trips). In this fashion you should be able to continue his training even during the Summer. Just keep him in regular clothes, watch him while he plays (for example) and point out to him when anything is happening (without any punishment, commentary, or judgment) and he should get there eventually. This should work in combination with having him sit on the toilet after meals and snacks and other times off and on during the day and rewarding any successes that he does have.
In between Summertime activities you might also want to start working on tooth brushing and shoelace tying with Simon especially if you aren’t doing this already.
I learend when I was young, but then forgot since I never rode one for a long time. Now, when I get on one, it is still uncomfortable and I feel like I have to relearn. -Holly
@@7Aheadfamily Hello Holly! We got this lol! Also, both my husband and my grandfather recommended trying a new seat to feel more comfortable while riding. My grandfather owns an upholstery business and many of his clients has brought in their own bike seat to customize it to their liking. Adding more cushion to make it more firm or soft, depending on what you need.
Every summer, I try something new. A couple years ago, I tried ziplining and white water rafting. Last year I tried indoor skydiving. This year....I'm thinking rock climbing/repelling.
Our son loves the sandbox and water table in the back yard! A suggestion for the zip line-connect a plastic swing to the handle so the kids don’t have to hang on to the small handle! Be blessed!
Simon is talking much better now. He is using some four (or five?) word phrases and some sentences. If he continues to progress like this he should eventually do well in kindergarten and then first grade. You might want to get him started with reading. Some of my first books when I was learning were Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Harry the Dirty Dog.
@@7Aheadfamily Harry and the Lady Next Store was also good. He might also like that one. For me Harry the Dirty Dog was the most interesting of the two, though. I think there are some other books in the series but I have never read them. Also if he’s still interested in cars you could also get him some more books on that subject. If he learns enough about cars maybe he will be able to read the owner’s manual for a car like I could by about age nine or ten. Maybe he’ll be able to do that even earlier than I did.
7 ahead - I'm A high school Junior almost a Senior this August & the social environment at my high school is toxic filled with ghetto / ratchet menacing students , teachers & administrators but its mainly because I live in Memphis TN which has severe crimes , violence & 99% rude people I'm surrounded by outside of school . I had a lot of meltdowns & sensory overloads at home due to family conflicts & in school because of the terrible environment mean people / unsupport I'm given when dealing with my anxiety from the administrators which who are also not understanding me at all . This makes me question why I was born in this corrupted world / society we live in . I will have my autism assessment sometime next month in June but I've always struggle with navigating through the evil in this world & the fact were living in the end times . What is your advice ?
First of all, a big hug from all of us here at 7-Ahead. So sorry that people have been so mean. That is extremely difficult to deal with. Honestly, the thing that has got us through our tough times has always been our faith and belief in God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Happy to share more about that if you’d like, another book, I actually just listened to was this one here, and it’s a pretty good one as well. Ultimately you are a child of God with limitless potential, no matter what anyone else may say or think. Build your relationship with God, and he will guide you to overcome all obstacles that get thrown your way. ❤️❤️
You know it's gonna be a great video when the 7-Ahead and Autism Family are together. Really enjoyed watching this. Awesome set up in the backyard, would love to try that out myself! (And can I just say, what a gorgeous view of the mountains you have?) Looks like you have a great summer ahead! Do your kids like to swim or going on water slides? It's my favorite physical activity whether it's summer or not, I just love being in the water and I know a lot of other autistic people feel the same so wanted to ask about you guys? Seems like Benson would enjoy diving boards, too, where he can do his flips etc... I agree with you that autistic kids tend to have more energy than neurotypical kids and need more outlets, but also from my own experience what sometimes looks like excess energy is the autistic person trying to regulate their sensory needs. So for me the keyword here that you used is "sensory play". We can be easily overwhelmed by sensory input of any kind but people tend to forget, we're also very sensory-seeking and sensory play is satisfying exactly that part of our brain. An autistic person is generally at their happiest when they can find a balance of not too much but also not too little sensory input. Simon looks so happy with the slime and it's my favorite, too! I will think about getting some of that for myself! I would love it if you guys could do a video explaining autism sensory input/processing/ sensory play in more detail and explain that we don't just get overloaded but also need and crave a certain level of input to be happy. It's all about balance!
@@7AheadfamilyI found a thempark that’s called Lego land and they have a building which is a place where kids with ADHD/autism could go so I was wondering if Simon and Ezra would like to go 🎉🎉
That is a great idea! It would be fun to take them to another type of theme park. We took them to Disneyland about a year ago and they had lots of fun! ❤️❤️❤️
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My favorite thing to do is Swimming and going on summer vacations
Swimming is so fun. And vacations are the best
Summer is fast approaching! It gets really hot, you can head to a beach, travel, go for walks, go swimming, and attend summer camps etc. ☀️
Thanks for the tips! I love the beach
I just noticed that Simon knows the word “Circle” already. I think I was around four-and-a-half when I learned that word.
Simon has been learning fast
Love your videos so much! You guys are amazing im very happy you reply to my comments i also watchthe autism family aswell 💜 you guys are the best! Also do you like my new profile picture? (Btw this is milly, as you already know lol 💖) lol also if you want i can make you guys a profile picture, i used piscart :) love you guys so much your the best!
Fun profile pic! Thanks for letting us know. So happy to have you here with us, Milly.
@@7Aheadfamily also is Simon and Ezra sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? I'm a mix of both, also ive got another question, have you ever heard of pathological demand avoidance because I have pda as well as autism
Thank you so much for sharing! Yes we have in fact we just made a video about it. Here’s the link…
7 Signs Your Child Has Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
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It looks like Simon and Ezra both have pants with elastic waist bands. That should be good for helping to keep them potty trained as much as possible during the Summer.
Yes. Those types of pants are easier to use
It’s good that this trampoline does not have any exposed springs. Springs can be quite sharp.
A number of years back when I bought the second mattress for my bed (The original one had an issue where the springs were starting to come through.) I selected a foam mattress because there were no springs to worry about. With the waterproof mattress pad on and the fitted sheet on top of that it’s pretty comfortable even a number of years later.
Good to hear you found one that works well for you.
Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
You are so welcome!
the view of mountains in your backyard is crazy
I know right? The mountains are so close.
@@7Aheadfamily Pretty cool.
Thanks.
Man I wish my family was like this :-(
Thanks. What do you like about it?
im 14 and i was given one when i was 3 but cus of adoption stuf i didnt learn how to ride a bike untill in lockdown and it was my coping meathod for ages intill i was invilved in a accudent invilving a car and ive not been on it since
I see. I'm sorry you were in an accident like that. That would be traumatic.
I was 9 when I first really learned how to ride my bike. My dad wasn’t doing well in training me because I was freaking out too much but my nanny got me riding my bike by myself at my cottage in the summer of 2015. We often go on family bike rides (me, my Dad and my brother and sometimes my mom) we got a tandem bike for free because the guy who was selling saw how much my brother enjoyed it. So I’m on my own bike and my dad and brother ride the tandem bike usually we cross the bridge to the other side of the river and ride there and then cross again and stop by a playground and then get Ice cream (and sometimes even super) and then we bike to the train station and take the train back and bike back to our house. The whole ride usually takes about 3 hours. We also have another longer bike route that’s more rural where we go all around the reservoir and end back where we started. Also my favourite things to do in the summer are going to my cottage, swimming in the lake, Riding my bike to the beach, visiting family as well as hanging out with friends, going to splash parks as well as other outdoor places.
That sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. Bikes can be a fun family activity.
I learned how to ride a bike at age eight. It was the old kind with just the pedals. It didn’t have any motor or gears and for the first six months to a year it was difficult to pedal. On the upside it did seem to improve my leg strength a bit.
True, that would improve your leg strength.
Always so informative and helpful ❤ have an amazing weekend!
thanks. You too!
If anyone doubts that Simon is on the spectrum the end of the video shows pretty clearly that he is.
Hopefully you were able to do something with him afterwards to help him to feel better.
Also, Simon seemed to have a little bit of a cough. He might have just swallowed wrong or he might be coming down with a cold (or something similar).
Or he might have some seasonal allergies.
True. He has a difficult time with transitions. and his cough is better now thank you for your concern.
The play couch looks like fun.
The only downside I can think of is that kids can sometimes forget to take breaks when they’re having that much fun. For a couple of years after I pretty much finished toilet training (even as late as age seven or so) my mother would need to keep an eye on me when I played in the sandbox, etc. to make sure that I took an occasional break.
I was level two when I was younger (I’m level one now) so that was a pretty big issue for me (without going into too much detail). Simon is level one so it should be less of an issue for him than it was for me but it’s still something to be aware of.
On a related note Ezra’s toilet training will almost certainly slide a bit during the Summer but no matter what don’t put him back in diapers during the day even if it seems easier at the time (aside from certain unusual situations like long road trips). In this fashion you should be able to continue his training even during the Summer. Just keep him in regular clothes, watch him while he plays (for example) and point out to him when anything is happening (without any punishment, commentary, or judgment) and he should get there eventually. This should work in combination with having him sit on the toilet after meals and snacks and other times off and on during the day and rewarding any successes that he does have.
Good to know. We may have to remind them to take breaks.
In between Summertime activities you might also want to start working on tooth brushing and shoelace tying with Simon especially if you aren’t doing this already.
That is very smart to do. We are trying to focus on tooth brushing right now with both Ezra and Simon.
Wow, I was like 2 y/o when I learned to ride a bike..... (comes with living in the Netherlands I guess ;)
cool! That is really young. Around here in the states, 4 or 5 years old is a typical age.
The trampoline looks like it could get slippery if it gets wet for any reason. Otherwise it seems pretty safe.
it could. thanks for pointing that out
I love the new trampoline! I think it looks really safe for Ezra and Simon!
Yeah! It’ll be a good one!
Awesome video with both families!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That bike reminds me of a motorcycle enough that I would be nervous to ride it.
It can go fast, but it does have settings. So we always start out slow when learning
After breaking my leg way back in January I should finally be able to get back on the scooter in July which is my fav thing to do (Skatepark)!
Fun!🩵🥳
Sorry about your leg❤️ Glad its getting better!❤️❤️
I think I would need to put extra mustard on a hot dog that’s been burned before I could eat it.
i didn't eat any.... -Holly
I usually like burnt hot dogs actually
Awesome!
Me too. Only way I eat them. The crispy texture is the best.
Cool. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤️
Does ezra jump on the trampoline or does he just sit there because he doesnt know how to jump?
Great question! He likes to jump too, but most of the time he just likes to sit.❤️❤️
Lol I’m 25 still not able to ride a bike 😂😂 definitely going to learn
I learend when I was young, but then forgot since I never rode one for a long time. Now, when I get on one, it is still uncomfortable and I feel like I have to relearn. -Holly
@@7Aheadfamily Hello Holly! We got this lol! Also, both my husband and my grandfather recommended trying a new seat to feel more comfortable while riding. My grandfather owns an upholstery business and many of his clients has brought in their own bike seat to customize it to their liking. Adding more cushion to make it more firm or soft, depending on what you need.
That is very cool!💕💕💕
Every summer, I try something new. A couple years ago, I tried ziplining and white water rafting. Last year I tried indoor skydiving. This year....I'm thinking rock climbing/repelling.
That is so cool!💕💕
@@7Aheadfamily Thank you
You are very welcome!🩷🩷🩷
Our son loves the sandbox and water table in the back yard! A suggestion for the zip line-connect a plastic swing to the handle so the kids don’t have to hang on to the small handle! Be blessed!
Great idea!!🩵🩵🩵
Thank you!❤️❤️
Simon is talking much better now. He is using some four (or five?) word phrases and some sentences. If he continues to progress like this he should eventually do well in kindergarten and then first grade.
You might want to get him started with reading. Some of my first books when I was learning were Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Harry the Dirty Dog.
good ideas. We've got some of those books. He really likes books about animals. He is learning a lot from his speech therapy
@@7Aheadfamily Harry and the Lady Next Store was also good. He might also like that one.
For me Harry the Dirty Dog was the most interesting of the two, though.
I think there are some other books in the series but I have never read them.
Also if he’s still interested in cars you could also get him some more books on that subject. If he learns enough about cars maybe he will be able to read the owner’s manual for a car like I could by about age nine or ten. Maybe he’ll be able to do that even earlier than I did.
Good idea on those books!❤️❤️
that bike is so cool
We use it all the time
So many wonderful ideas!!❤❤
Glad you like them!
@@7Aheadfamily ❤️❤️
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I can’t get the 7Ahead code to work.
On the slime? I will let the company know.
Also, to get the “buy 3 get one free deal”, with the code, you have to put all four of the slimes you want in your cart first. ♥️
Thank you for responding. I did put 4 in my cart. The code still didn’t work originally but I will try again.
Of course!🩷🩷
7 ahead - I'm A high school Junior almost a Senior this August & the social environment at my high school is toxic filled with ghetto / ratchet menacing students , teachers & administrators but its mainly because I live in Memphis TN which has severe crimes , violence & 99% rude people I'm surrounded by outside of school . I had a lot of meltdowns & sensory overloads at home due to family conflicts & in school because of the terrible environment mean people / unsupport I'm given when dealing with my anxiety from the administrators which who are also not understanding me at all . This makes me question why I was born in this corrupted world / society we live in . I will have my autism assessment sometime next month in June but I've always struggle with navigating through the evil in this world & the fact were living in the end times . What is your advice ?
First of all, a big hug from all of us here at 7-Ahead. So sorry that people have been so mean. That is extremely difficult to deal with. Honestly, the thing that has got us through our tough times has always been our faith and belief in God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Happy to share more about that if you’d like, another book, I actually just listened to was this one here, and it’s a pretty good one as well. Ultimately you are a child of God with limitless potential, no matter what anyone else may say or think. Build your relationship with God, and he will guide you to overcome all obstacles that get thrown your way. ❤️❤️
You can get a free audiobook by going to this link, and the book we recommend is called, "The Obstacle is the Way" amzn.to/47kCeER
@@7Aheadfamily Thanks and luckily this August will be my senior year of high school FINALLY
Congratulation's!🥳❤️❤️❤️
I was 15 then I learned to ride a bike
That's great!💜💜
You know it's gonna be a great video when the 7-Ahead and Autism Family are together. Really enjoyed watching this. Awesome set up in the backyard, would love to try that out myself! (And can I just say, what a gorgeous view of the mountains you have?) Looks like you have a great summer ahead! Do your kids like to swim or going on water slides? It's my favorite physical activity whether it's summer or not, I just love being in the water and I know a lot of other autistic people feel the same so wanted to ask about you guys? Seems like Benson would enjoy diving boards, too, where he can do his flips etc...
I agree with you that autistic kids tend to have more energy than neurotypical kids and need more outlets, but also from my own experience what sometimes looks like excess energy is the autistic person trying to regulate their sensory needs. So for me the keyword here that you used is "sensory play". We can be easily overwhelmed by sensory input of any kind but people tend to forget, we're also very sensory-seeking and sensory play is satisfying exactly that part of our brain. An autistic person is generally at their happiest when they can find a balance of not too much but also not too little sensory input. Simon looks so happy with the slime and it's my favorite, too! I will think about getting some of that for myself!
I would love it if you guys could do a video explaining autism sensory input/processing/ sensory play in more detail and explain that we don't just get overloaded but also need and crave a certain level of input to be happy. It's all about balance!
Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you for sharing your video idea! We appreciate it!💕💕💕
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HI!
Awww hope everyone and everything was ok❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It went great! Except the hot dogs got burnt😂 Simon loved the zip line!💕💕
@@7AheadfamilyI found a thempark that’s called Lego land and they have a building which is a place where kids with ADHD/autism could go so I was wondering if Simon and Ezra would like to go 🎉🎉
That is a great idea! It would be fun to take them to another type of theme park. We took them to Disneyland about a year ago and they had lots of fun! ❤️❤️❤️
Here's the link to the video we made their...
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Tell us what you think!💕💕💕