IS HE COLORBLIND?
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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We are a big family of eight with Mom(Emily), Dad(Will), and our six kids, Harrison, Wyn, Griffin, Sawyer, Posey, and Lindy.
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I have autism and I I don’t like loud noise I have a suggestion maybe you can move Griffin’s bed into Harrison‘s bedroom and give Sawyer his own room and make his room into like a sensory room maybe some of his behaviors are because he is overwhelmed. If you don’t know what a sensory room is basically it’s a quiet space with like a swing or anything that Sawyer likes so that he can go to it and calm down😊
I’ve always had my own room and have accommodations now I’m in college for a single room so that I have a sensory room. It’s sooooo helpful to have a sensory room :)
I love watching Sawyer because he reminds me SO much of my now 18 year old autistic son at his age! He had a favorite number (it was 5 for years!). He loved valentines. He was a 5 of hearts for Halloween one year 😁 His favorite letter was V 🤓🤣 He did letters and numbers with his fingers! Brings back so many sweet memories ❤
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I was absolutely charmed by Sawyer’s talking with you earlier in the vlog. He has made such progress! I just love hearing him talk 👏 Credit to him, to you and Will, to all his teachers and therapists 👍
You did exactly how i had to when i had 4 nephews on the spectrum, AdHd, bipolar, ODD, RAD
I was single. There were times i had to sit in a room with only their bunk beds and all 4 going off. There were times with the oldest i would have to put the 3 younger in my closet or a room to protect them and me from him.
I know it is hard, but be greatful you and will have one another to lean on and rotate when one is at ends.
Hang in there.
I am glad Griffin is better. And Sawyer if you saw was actually having a two way conversation with you which is HUGE.
And Lindy has gotten some words which is great!
You and Will must get so so exhausted. But you continue to do your very best for all the kids always, you really are amazing. Sawyers conversation was lovely to watch & hear, but can also understand how draining the meltdowns are, your kids are so fortunate to have you work so hard for them....love to you all from Scotland x
I’m very sad and concerned about Sawyer’s meltdown and hurting you 😢Our family has dealt with Intermittent Explosive behavior as part of non-autism developmental disability. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It definitely becomes more dangerous as the person gets older.
Our family found a way to help in being aware of triggers which tend to lead to explosive behavior (like a sudden change in plans, a disappointment, a scary medical appointment). We have to rely on a mild tranquilizer-but it doesn’t always work. It can be hard to get a family member to take the medication once an episode has started. I know what you mean about not showing any emotion reaction. Respect to you-it can be so hard not to react when a violent episode is happening.
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Why is it that you can't show emotion? I understand not getting angry, but if the child hurts you, then why are you not able to show that emotion if they would understand it? I'm not an expert & I am just curious (no hate)...I would think especially with Sawyer, if he knew he hurt his mama, he may stop what he is doing.
My youngest child was loosly diagnosed with Aspergers @ the age of 5 by his Oncologist. He said it seems like he has Aspergers, he needs to be evaluated. Well his dad & I were divorced & he refused to allow this to happen. He didn't want a label placed on any of his children. I firmly believe my child would be diagnosed with something. He is now 22, struggled through school, struggled with friendships etc. His behaviors were really hard to handle. He was suicidal all through high school. He is now @ college & people still pick on him because he is different. So he sticks to himself which makes me sad. He did stop being violent with me & his siblings though if he knew that he hurt us. Maybe its because he may have something different or maybe not as severe? I don't know. Like I said, I'm just a curious momma.
@@stacieclark-benson688 Respect and compassion for you! I’m very sorry your son did not get the help he needed long ago. That is too common. Is it possible for him to work with a therapist experienced in autism spectrum social problems of young adults? He’s still relatively young, and maybe regular therapy could help him live a happier life (if the therapist has a good reputation).
I think difficulty expressing frustration and other feelings verbally is part of why some family members act out physically. Our experience was (and still is) that various triggers can lead to violent acting out. Some are sudden changes in routine, disappointment when plans for enjoyable activities (like going out to a movie or to dinner) have to be changed, or expectation to engage in an activity the person doesn’t want to do (like helping with chores). Everyone is different, so the triggers can be different. Even expression of certain emotions among other family members can be a trigger. Arguments, irritability, annoyance expressed among other family members has sometimes been a trigger in our experience. That’s the reason I mentioned feeling one has to control expression of one’s own emotion. Neither medications nor therapy have succeeded in totally preventing outbursts. I can’t explain it, but have empathy for other families who struggle with intermittent explosive behavior from a loved one challenged by cognitive problems-whatever the diagnosis. It can be a problem in people with dementia, as well.
I am grateful your son stopped having aggressive episodes. I hope you can support him in finding an experienced therapist, and a psychiatrist with a good reputation for compassion and treating depression in folks with autism spectrum challenges. It’s not easy to find such safe and helpful professionals. But smart and kind mental health professionals can help change lives for the better.
Joining a local support group (in-person or maybe online) might help you. I wish you and your son some success in finding both support from others who deal with similar challenges and from quality mental health professionals, to be able to enjoy happier life. 🙏
@@albussnape2 Thank you so much for your informative response. I really do appreciate it.
My son is seeing a therapist to help with the depression, but I'm not sure if she is experienced in treating those that are on the autism spectrum. I would like to get him formally diagnosed at some point. He is still on his dads insurance though as long as he is attending college & so his dad would get the bills for whatever is not covered. Its all so tricky!
I am also in counseling to help with this & other things. But I do like the sound of the support groups as well.
Again, thank you so much for your response....it sure would have been nice to have social media when my kiddos were little.
Prayers to you & your family....take care! 🙏🏼💞
I enjoy watching your updates on the kids so much. Thank you for sharing!
Griffin is like a kitty cat sleeps where he drops! Awwwww so cutr!
Griffin looked so sweet sleeping on the spinner 🥰
Griffin is so smart and so sweet!
I’m glad your able to have a conversation with Sawyer
The way Emily said we like you was kinda funny and Griffin looks really cute when he sleeps like that
The girls coats are adorable. My dad was colorblind and both my boys are colorblind.
I think with Sawyer, it’s trying to minimise the triggers. He seems to like structure. Have you thought of doing a meal plan, so he knows what he’s eating each evening? It seems his meltdowns happen when he finishes school for summer (because he hasn’t got that routine, & the unexpectedness of the day is what he finds very anxiety inducing), going back to school (although you’d think it wouldn’t due to my last statement) also seems to hit him hard as again, it’s the new routine & he doesn’t know what to expect. Perhaps it might be useful just for Sawyer for him to know about little things such as what he’s having for dinner, days out in advance, perhaps talk to the school about what they have scheduled so you can let him know what to expect, prepare him for when he has breaks from school, appointments etc. I know you’re very good at doing a lot of that any way to be honest, I’m just thinking of the smaller things that perhaps get overlooked in a busy family household that you & I wouldn’t ever think would be an issue. It may help as he gets bigger & stronger too.
His speech is coming on leaps & bounds! 😊
Prayers going up for Sawyer . Hope his melt downs get better. Also prayers for you and will you're amazing parents.
My question is what do they tell you to do when these boys get bigger and stronger and are still violent? Does it get better with age maybe?
Lindy and Posey are so cute and look so much alike
Also Griffin's jacket is super cute
I was a Child help for kids with Autism at a summer camp. (One didn’t have Autism but had all the symptoms) and sawyer reminds me of one of the kids. In a good way.
Sawyer’s meltdowns sound very frightening. I give you a lot of credit for being able to rationally deploy strategies now to see them through because I felt upset and scared just hearing you describe it.
What if you tried singing a gentle lovely song during a meltdown. Music therapy is a thing & it may switch his gears. Maybe a song with numbers.
THEY ARE SO CUTE AND PRETTY AND BEAUTIFUL KIDS 🎉🎉🎉😊😅
Thank you for sharing because same happens with my 17 years old son and I wasn’t sure how to react to it. It’s very hard!!! One day my 21 year old had to take him from me because I was in the floor crying from frustration 😢
Sawyer is Harrison’s mini spitting image. Love watching all you videos Emily. Xx❤
can Griffin use his device to say he's in pain?
Yes he actually can. His device has different words and pain is probably on there
With the colors, he could have a mild kind of color blindness that you can see colors but colors that are close together like red and orange you can't really tell the difference. My husband and kids have that, they can't tell pink from red or orange from red, or brown and tan, they need the colors to be more different so like they can tell red from blue or green from purple. Black and white is totally opposite about as opposite as u can get so it would make sense that black and white things would be easier to see. Just a thought.
You totally did the right thing letting Sawyer know he was hurting you & putting him on his bed. He isn't intentionally trying to hurt you, he's trying to communicate his emtions. But if he is to have the best chance of having at least a semi-typical life, he needs to know how his emotions & actions affect others & how to best manage his emotions. He can't go through life thinking it's OK to do things that hurt others, regardless of the fact that he's not intending that. I know it may seem a little early, but it may be worth buying a punch bag to get his anger out in an acceotable way. Later, he may find that other forms of exercise work just as well. He needs to learn to channel his anger in a more acceptable/appropriate way.
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but why could he not have the food he wanted? Should you not pick your battles? Maybe I'm missing something I hate the thought of him being soooo upset. Could you explain why its important not to give in to him?
Yep and the boys have one in 12 colour blind. And one of
In 250 for girls. My son is 90 percent colour blind.
And the mother hence I carry it and my two uncles have it
I’m autistic and my mom didn’t try to ignore and now it is just sensory but it used to be like Sawyer and they last for ever.
My granddaughter works in a special needs school for 11-to- 16 -year old's. She found over the worse of the covid she found some very difficult to handle. She ended up with scratches and bruises worse than usual. She has a 7 year old autistic boy and the nearly 2 year old is showing signs if being the same. The 7 year old isn't too bad and loves numbers and letters and is very clever. The little one is much harder to handle. They told my granddaughter that the 7 year old would be non -verbal but when he was nearly 3 he started to talk and doesn't shut up now. lol. I hope things get better for all of your children. xx
I hated those drops. I felt blind and just wanted to sleep. I also was cross eyed until I was 7 and then I had surgery and my eyes have been fine since then.
My twins are autistic and I know how rough it is
I have my first son when Covid started and he is 3 1/2 right now and he just got diagnosed with autism and he has a few behavioral problems if you have any solutions please
Him must be strong. I know it's hard but you can power for us. You are you adults? I know adults are like not all the way there yet but you need to power forever. You can do this. How do I understand you have lots of fidgets and let him calm down but like so help him and get one like he shouts at you if you start with him cuz that makes sense. Says, as come as you can is hard but you can do this. You are adult when he's pulling your hair. Need to do something. I know it's really hard
Do the twins also get therapy in school
That's crazy
My son is colored blind. He's ok.
Hi iam from india my son diagnosed with angelman syndrome he is now five year old still now he is not talking your when he become verbal had taken any medicine to speak kindly reply
My child has severe lazy eyes and has since birth the left eye is fine but her right eye is very blurry she wears patches I'm hoping that they have helped her right eye to get even just a little stronger that would be great... guess I will find out in a few months! Lol
Maybe Griffin just has a hard time with them because of the Angelman syndrome
he might also have trouble seeing on some colors like if the background is one color and the picture or the writing is another color
I think he have trouble control his emotions because of change routine