I am so happy for Christine, that she found out her own neurotype. I was literally thinking it within the first minutes of the show, that she was autistic, so I am so happy she realised it.
Watching this and seeing Christine’s own documentary on Autism had made me come to the realisation that I may have Autism too. I had a moderate learning difficulty but I understand that I was diagnosed wrong due to not understanding the difference ms in girl and boys having it. I feel Christine’s sadness can understand the feeling of not knowing why you think and function differently to others and struggle. I felt for a while that I may have this but have felt so much shame and discrimination on being Autistic. I’m glad that the next generation don’t have to feel different or difficult. Now I know I feel like I can slowly be myself without shame or rejection.
When Penelope runs to her Dad it made tears come into my eyes. You can see the love there and Paddy has nothing to worry about. Stay a beautiful strong family. Best wishes💖❤️💖
I watched this and I have never felt so seen and so free of guilt for my fears. I have felt every single emotion and fear that Paddy had through this episode. So grateful for the research and the interviews.
I think Paddy cheated and I really dont know what he was EVER THINKING I like Paddy but he F right up because Christine is Absoulutely Wonderful Beautiful And Seems Really Genuine x
Who cares! This is about autism. Personally as much as paddy is trying to understand he needs to get to a place of just accepting difference, I don't think he quite gets that, seems he's looking for reasons or to blame or to fix.
I pulled my autistic son out of mainstream secondary school because he wasn't understood, his needs were not met, he was upset every day and stressed every day. he's 28 this year, and I really hope things have changed, but I'm sceptical. My son is a lovely gentle soul who thinks differently to his sister and brother. I don't hate the autism but I hate the physical problems and pain he has connected to his condition. It's always good for people who are known and seen to come forward.
Can i ask what age you took him out of secondary school? how did he get taught after that? Thanks for speaking about this as it does help. Hope your son is content in his life. Thanks
@@PatriciaBrown1711 I took my son out of school at 11 years old, the first year of secondary school. It helped we lived in Scotland in a rural area because home schooling cases made the papers and I was able to get help. In England you can just pull your child out and write a letter to the head to explain, but in Scotland you have to write a request to the council and they send out people to discuss it befor they agree, but they can not say no just because they don't like it(a lot don't like it), there has to be a good reason to be turned down. We were lucky as my husband was ex army, he'd been on alot of causes and taught recruits. They still tried to delay it though so I pulled my children out, I had a home school society which really helped with quotes from the law with regards to my childrens rites. Alway know your and your children's rites. Collage excepted my daughter on the merits of her work, without the exam results as she chose not to do the school curriculum. My son was happy and still is with his choice, he would have had 5 years of difficulties and anxiety. The school really wanted my daughter but were happy for my son to go to a school on a single level an hour away by taxi, I couldn't put him through that as he get physically very tired, and would not travel without me. There is help out there but you do have to find it, at least I do. That school had a detailed report about my son's needs which they totally ignored. I really hope it has changed but my son had enough challenges at primary level and he went to small village schools. My son is bright so being told by the chemistry teacher that he was told not to let him do experiments or use equipment was really upsetting and frustrating, the teacher ignored this and said to my son that he was his most trustworthy student and the hardest worker.My husband and I are not teachers, you do t have to be. Both my children have computers and I'm very patient. Patience is key with any children but especially an autistic child. And you have the added advantage of loving them and having in my case 2 children in your "class" instead of 30 something. I wish you well and hope you get the best experience.
@@DM-it1qf He could have followed the curriculum and sat exams in a designated place, he was entitled to a scribe. He could have a portfolio of work to present at collage. He could do on line learning, the problem I had with my son was getting him to enjoy learning again, he didn’t want to learn outside the home, he didn’t trust a “school” would understand his needs and that applied to further education. Home schooled adults are in all different work situations. When we were living in a small town in England we did what we always did and went to the local library, in charge of the children’s section was a man who had been home educated, he was great, he gave us access to all materials with no cost and he extended how many items my children could take out. My son’s physical difficulties have gotten worse over the years and so his health problems prevent him working outside the home. But yes he’s content and happy and still has the same attitude to school in that he’s forever glad I took him out, he’s never forgotten or forgiven every slight by a teacher or the school’s attitude to his difficulties and lack of acknowledgment of his strength or wishes. My daughter had no problem with college except she found the first year easy, she had to wait to be challenged, she worked in schools to help special needs children, she was so appalled at one primary school,(children up to 11) when staff were discussing a special need boy that none of them wanted to teach, not because of bad behaviour but because they had to work harder, pay extra attention, take extra time, that she left that school after telling them what she thought, she was so distressed about that. She did prefer the religious schools, they seemed to care more(we are not religious) Every generation wants somethings to have changed for the better. I wish I believed school have but I don’t and I worry for the next generation, I know my daughter will home education her twin boys if they have any problems.
Wow I have 4 children and one of my children has ADHD she is 10 and after watching this I have just realised she does masking 😮 I have never heard of it till watching this brilliant documentary. It has helped me a lot to how to deal with thing’s different and more about how her brain is working. Thank you so much I really needed this as it’s been hard and been struggling at the moment.
I felt it in the gut when paddy said we all worry about getting in trouble for being late for school...yea but not to the point that the feeling of anxiety is life or death, when people say that in minimises, devalues and misunderstands the extremity and intenseness of the feelings and thoughts. I know he was trying to normalise it to make her feel better but the intensity felt is off the charts, it is literally like it's the end if the world, the feelings are suffocating. Sometimes being on the lower end of the spectrum as paddy calls it is almost worse because you are aware. Masking is mentally physically and emotionally exhausting.
I thought when he said that's pretty normal it may have been what upset her, minimising how much of an impact it was having on her. Bless her little heart.
@@raw6460 I'm not neurodivergent myself but can empathize in a way with it as have always suffered since childhood with some serious anxiety but I cannot know what It feels for anyone else so always try not to minimise anyone's feelings. Relearning language and what we view as 'normal' is a journey, I think particularly for maybe Paddy's generation and above but I hope he gets there and I hope you have people around you who if not can understand, then at least can empathise with how these intense feelings affect you. Sending love :)
This was very emotional. I think Christine needs to realise she is also going through these things not just Paddy. I feel in families the mother just deals with things or she just gets on with it and she feels she's not allowed to be down or feel helpless as it's a sign of weakness. Although you can see how Paddy and Christine work together and you can see how amazing they are as a family. I hope more in the limelight speaks openly about autism as it will help more people listen and understand.
I have no idea how this came my way to watch….. but I feel blessed to have seen a family United by love. Of course I’m a fan of Paddy but never new much about autism. Christine is outstanding putting them together is perfect. Love hard live hard play harder. Thanks so much ❤
My son is 19 this year im his carer, its tough but he has taught me so much ,he won't leave the house he dont shower for months, his eating is very complex
❤❤ such a beautiful story on your family well done to you for sharing your feelings of ups & downs which is what life is & Christine looked so much happier for getting the answers she needed , God bless you both & your beautiful kids 🥰👍🇦🇺
As someone on the spectrum, we most definitely feel love - possibly even more intensely than neurotypicals. We feel the love and we love in return, we just have a hard time showing it.
Same. I think that's v true. My theory is I think that's possibly why we don't show it as it's all about us keeping that extreme emotion buried/hidden. Almost as if we let it out it would gush out. If that makes sense. Certainly a theory I've been considering since my diagnosis.
What a wonderful decision you decided do this documentary how heartbreaking it has been for both of you to open up your own feelings about autism and your beautiful children are loved so much ❤❤❤❤ keep talking xxxxx
Absolutely beautiful and what a lovely family. Well put across. We do need to change our way of thinking. Thank you so much and hope everything works out for you all.xx
It is a shame what has happened with Paddy and Christine because of what Paddy done i dont know what you was thinking Paddy mate. God Bless Paddy Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Christine Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Their Earthly Family Amen xxxxxxx
My autistic child love going to Pizza Hut - the salad is her favourite; bread sticks, torteillas and crispy bacon bits. I used to say carrot sticks at Maccys was her 5 a year! You have to have humour to cope with it.
You both have beautiful qualities as parent's. And your children are so lucky too have you .your entitled to have your bad days too .I applaud you for sharing your story with us . Thank you for sharing xxx
God Bless You Jack Your Earthly Mother And Earthly Father have a Earthly Son to be very proud of you come across very well mate well done you God Bless You Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Your Earthly Family Amen xxxxxxx
Today paddy’s children are now 11 and 8 respectively in 2024 and they are verbally autistic that means they are very talkative just like I am as a young adult now 27 years old and creeping slightly towards 30
How privileged i feel that youve both shared something so private with us all. I felt the same with mine, except the problems only started when my boy started school, I actually thought the school was the problem not him, but then when highschool said the same I came round to the idea he might think differently, he hit all the milestones eating speaking walking etc. Its difficult when the symtoms are subtle. He still loves beige food and his computer as a teenager, and i absolutely believe everyone can feel love. I keep checking in and prompting when he needs it and now his autistic traits have kind of blended into typical teenage behavior. I think asking how they feel every day helps.
My son is 12 non verbal autistic and he has adhd, epilepsy, sleep disturbance and was diagnosed in January with Tourette sindrome. Im 45 and was diagnosed last year with adhd. I always felt different has a child but in the 80´s there was not such a thing as a adhd diagosis. I was just a dreamer, airhead and with a lot of energy, but I really struggled at school. Hated it! Now I understand myself a lot better and no, im not crazy like I thought I was. 😆 I was just like Christine accepted faster than my husband. We have a happy little boy, that loves his consoles, games, youtube, the weather, athletics and skateboarding. And we do everything to keep him happy and healthy cause thats the most important.
My friend was autistic. He saw me as an alien but one that had his best interests and one he trusted. But what I have noticed from many parents, having a child that is 'different' shatters some families- thrir social life is disrupted as 'friends' fall off, economically as it costs a lot, normally as you juggle medical appointments, schools and available services- some cater, others not and primary and secondary as well as transport are all different, And then there is the biggy when Paediatric and Adult NHS offer different services. It happens when people have babies and they do not know about the condition. let alone one that is known. It's great that Patrick is speaking about how it affects his family and as Christine says, others see but say nowt
You're all doing amazing, thank you for sharing and helping to raise awareness. I'm a 55 year old woman, and I highly suspect I've been masking all my life, I'm awaiting an accesment. The irony is I was clueless as to what autism is untill recently and I'm still learning. I just wanted to help enforce that when your son says he loves you, he means it. It's been a tragic fallacy that autistic people aren't empathic, they indeed are, and is part of the issue that causes their burn outs for example, they feel everything very deeply. They are also not in the habit of lying, another issue that gets them into trouble socially. There's a fella on youtube, Orion Kelly, That Autistic Guy. If you've not come across him already, I would highly recommend you give him a look. He will help you understand. He is autistic and so is one of his sons
When every aspect of the kid's life is affected by it, I can't see it as an ability. All "professionals" and "teachers" have their pink goggles on, doing nothing as they all wait some talent or superpower to come through and the child to somewhat make it through life.
I would as my children have wished for the autism to go away and thats because of hateful people and their comments. My kids just want to fit in. It breaks my heart
Hi there, what a lovely way to see your beautiful children. I am a late dx ASD and I can tell you I see the world in a wonderful way. However, it's the world that makes me disabled. I understand where you are coming from, and it's great to hear a parent opening say this ❤
My son is severely autistic he’s none verbal and very violent he’s 25 now but he will still be very hard to handle he beat up his dad quite badly a few wks ago he then attacked his brother he pushed me down the stairs it’s been hell on earth raising him and I just feel such a failure because I can’t help him
It's not your fault atal I know everyday can be a battle ! I have worked with children and teenagers in schools and residential ! Maybe residential would help him , very best wishes to you ♥️♥️
One of the worst parts of all the difficulties is the know-alls (who actually don't know anything about it at all but) continually criticise your parenting and your 'fussing' over noise/stimulation/routine/special clothing etc. It's important to just keep doing what you need to do to keep your sanity and the kids...kind of...sane,when you can. Autism is like the weather. Can be different every day. Best of British🤔
Positivism can only come when you're surrounded by help and understanding. Unfortunately, a common person's kid will very rarely be catered for the way a celebrity or another person with somewhat of a social status/wealth accesses services/taken seriously. Humans simply have different value, therfore everyone's personal experience and outcome is variable. And very much in the hands of others. Parents can only contribute so much without a decent backup.
For me I was diagnosed with autism myself just after my 4th birthday in 2001 and my parents realised that something was not right with me even my nursery teacher realised something was wrong with me but luckily I managed to fought off nonverbal autism just before my 5th birthday in 2002 As of today I’m 26 years old and I’m still living as a independent young man and still living with autism
Good Luck To All Of Our Good Brothers And Or All Of Our Good Sisters Batteling With Living With Autism God Bless You All Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Your Earthly Familys Amen xxxxxxx
Autistic people feel love as much as non autistic people, I would argue, more so in many cases. Don't confuse not being able to name or express an emotion with not feeling it at all. Its also useful to think of autism as a difference rather than a disability: there are disabling aspects of course, but there are also gifts.
And now to my surprise Christine McGuinness has now got autism of her own And now she and paddy are no longer together as a couple but they are still co parenting their autistic kids
Takes to long for diagnosis so not easy to help these children or recognise without diagnosis these children need to be diagnosed much sooner and quicker for them and their families
I can hear Christine and paddy’s children talking even though they are autistic The twins Leo and Penelope are now 10 years old and felicity is now 7 years old as of 2023 So I believe they are verbally autistic that means they can talk but with autism which is what they have got they are gonna be struggling to cope with everyone around them
do not let them label your kids as it stays with them forever they maybe just different My wife pushed back so much now my son is in uni and doing great you have to go with your gut and my wife was right they will happily put a label on kids
I'm autistic, and I was always treated differently and as though I was weird, other children thought my 'strange' reactions were funny and bullied me. This was before I was diagnosed, and even afterwards nobody knew. As a result, I tried and tried to act like everyone else but I still failed because it doesn't come naturally to me. If I didn't have the autism label, it would just be 'freak' instead, I would have got no support and, as I couldn't cope in mainstream secondary school, I would probably be dead. I am studying for A levels at the moment :) but it was years of thinking there was something wrong with me that will stay with me forever. Now I know I'm autistic, which is different from most, but there are still lots of people who struggle with similar things as me!!!!
But she was on TV recently saying she's Autistic... noe she seem different here... more clear & lucid... almost like she was putting it on more on the TV documentary!! Sorry but just being honest I do like her & him their lovely parents
Really? He has committed adultery! The guy doesn’t know how precious his family is if he can throw them away for a bit of fluff. I just can’t take him seriously.
@@headron66 i was very upset about this when i heard about this as I like Paddy. I dont know why Paddy has done this you do not cheat EVER. Christine is so Beautiful and Seems so Transparent it makes no sense to me men that do this x
@@scottandrewhorne4655 I agree with you, when you have a beautiful wife and family you are without doubt the richest person in the world, you picked your wife for life so why don’t they treasure them🤷♀️. Oh and women have affairs too.
@@headron66 oh I know. I have been a millionaire my ex the mother of my Earthly Son destroyed me and robbed of me and robbed me of my one and only Earthly Son. Now I am broke and single but I would rather have a Loveing Partner or Earthly Wife and I would give any money for a Loyal Good Loveing Truthful Woman because money doesnt come into it. Because Good Woman are very hard to find these days.
I've heard that Heavy Metal Detox... the metals that are n our water & foods... so to have purified water & organic food can help greatly with Nuerodivergence...
@@Caolan-b6r done ‘some research’ can’t find any medical studies which prove this, please enlighten me. Also why do you think I have more heavy metals in my body than, for example, my siblings? Who aren’t autistic, but had a very similar upbringing. Also the irony is I have iron deficiency! (Have took iron tablets in past, made me less tired but not less autistic) I can promise I don’t ingest large amounts of mercury or lead. I’m intrigued though. What else do you think a detox could help? Perhaps people are confusing a general increase in health due to a balanced diet with curing autism.
Jack's response was classic..living my life at 6, watching Barney....loooool
I am so happy for Christine, that she found out her own neurotype. I was literally thinking it within the first minutes of the show, that she was autistic, so I am so happy she realised it.
Same! 😊
I’ve got to say I think they are fantastic parents & Christine is a amazing woman 🙌🏻❤️
Gold digger used husband until she had change to get her own fame
If i was richer I’d buy you some therapy sessions. Please get help
Christine. You are perfect and what a fantastic mother.
Watching this and seeing Christine’s own documentary on Autism had made me come to the realisation that I may have Autism too. I had a moderate learning difficulty but I understand that I was diagnosed wrong due to not understanding the difference ms in girl and boys having it. I feel Christine’s sadness can understand the feeling of not knowing why you think and function differently to others and struggle. I felt for a while that I may have this but have felt so much shame and discrimination on being Autistic. I’m glad that the next generation don’t have to feel different or difficult. Now I know I feel like I can slowly be myself without shame or rejection.
When Penelope runs to her Dad it made tears come into my eyes. You can see the love there and Paddy has nothing to worry about. Stay a beautiful strong family. Best wishes💖❤️💖
I'm pretty sure they split up since this was made.
You feel the safety and secure attachment.
@@TF80spoint being?
More of this is needed in every platform to help with awareness! This was very interesting!! 🥰🙅♀️
As a dad to a 4yr autistic son who tells me he loves me, that question Paddy asks about whether he's saying it or does he know that, hit really hard.
I watched this and I have never felt so seen and so free of guilt for my fears. I have felt every single emotion and fear that Paddy had through this episode. So grateful for the research and the interviews.
Amazing documentary. So sad paddy & Christine split up x
Why did they split up?
@@cianomalley7049 no idea but Christine has a new documentary coming out so maybe she’ll address it on there x
I agree 😢 I am also sad for people who have autism it can be lonely
I think Paddy cheated and I really dont know what he was EVER THINKING I like Paddy but he F right up because Christine is Absoulutely Wonderful Beautiful And Seems Really Genuine x
Who cares! This is about autism. Personally as much as paddy is trying to understand he needs to get to a place of just accepting difference, I don't think he quite gets that, seems he's looking for reasons or to blame or to fix.
I pulled my autistic son out of mainstream secondary school because he wasn't understood, his needs were not met, he was upset every day and stressed every day. he's 28 this year, and I really hope things have changed, but I'm sceptical. My son is a lovely gentle soul who thinks differently to his sister and brother. I don't hate the autism but I hate the physical problems and pain he has connected to his condition.
It's always good for people who are known and seen to come forward.
Can i ask what age you took him out of secondary school? how did he get taught after that? Thanks for speaking about this as it does help. Hope your son is content in his life. Thanks
@@PatriciaBrown1711
I took my son out of school at 11 years old, the first year of secondary school. It helped we lived in Scotland in a rural area because home schooling cases made the papers and I was able to get help. In England you can just pull your child out and write a letter to the head to explain, but in Scotland you have to write a request to the council and they send out people to discuss it
befor they agree, but they can not say no just because they don't like it(a lot don't like it), there has to be a good reason to be turned down.
We were lucky as my husband was ex army, he'd been on alot of causes and taught recruits.
They still tried to delay it though so I pulled my children out, I had a home school society which really helped with quotes from the law with regards to my childrens rites.
Alway know your and your children's rites.
Collage excepted my daughter on the merits of her work, without the exam results as she chose not to do the school curriculum.
My son was happy and still is with his choice, he would have had 5 years of difficulties and anxiety.
The school really wanted my daughter but were happy for my son to go to a school on a single level an hour away by taxi, I couldn't put him through that as he get physically very tired, and would not travel without me.
There is help out there but you do have to find it, at least I do. That school had a detailed report
about my son's needs which they totally ignored.
I really hope it has changed but my son had enough challenges at primary level and he went to small village schools.
My son is bright so being told by the chemistry teacher that he was told not to let him do experiments or use equipment was really upsetting and frustrating, the teacher ignored this and said to my son that he was his most trustworthy student and the hardest worker.My husband and I are not teachers, you do t have to be. Both my children have computers and I'm very patient.
Patience is key with any children but especially an autistic child. And you have the added advantage of loving them and having in my case 2 children in your "class" instead of 30 something.
I wish you well and hope you get the best experience.
So what are his prospects?
@@DM-it1qf He could have followed the curriculum and sat exams in a designated place, he was entitled to a scribe. He could have a portfolio of work to present at collage. He could do on line learning, the problem I had with my son was getting him to enjoy learning again, he didn’t want to learn outside the home, he didn’t trust a “school” would understand his needs and that applied to further education. Home schooled adults are in all different work situations. When we were living in a small town in England we did what we always did and went to the local library, in charge of the children’s section was a man who had been home educated, he was great, he gave us access to all materials with no cost and he extended how many items my children could take out.
My son’s physical difficulties have gotten worse over the years and so his health problems prevent him working outside the home. But yes he’s content and happy and still has the same attitude to school in that he’s forever glad I took him out, he’s never forgotten or forgiven every slight by a teacher or the school’s attitude to his difficulties and lack of acknowledgment of his strength or wishes.
My daughter had no problem with college except she found the first year easy, she had to wait to be challenged, she worked in schools to help special needs children, she was so appalled at one primary school,(children up to 11) when staff were discussing a special need boy that none of them wanted to teach, not because of bad behaviour but because they had to work harder, pay extra attention, take extra time, that she left that school after telling them what she thought, she was so distressed about that. She did prefer the religious schools, they seemed to care more(we are not religious) Every generation wants somethings to have changed for the better. I wish I believed school have but I don’t and I worry for the next generation, I know my daughter will home education her twin boys if they have any problems.
@@DM-it1qf why does this matter to you??
Wow I have 4 children and one of my children has ADHD she is 10 and after watching this I have just realised she does masking 😮 I have never heard of it till watching this brilliant documentary. It has helped me a lot to how to deal with thing’s different and more about how her brain is working. Thank you so much I really needed this as it’s been hard and been struggling at the moment.
They're both amazing parents X
O my goodness this video will help so many people. Thanks you so much for sharing this with us
Well Done Maddie And God Bless You On Your Earthly Life Time Amen xxxxxxx
I felt it in the gut when paddy said we all worry about getting in trouble for being late for school...yea but not to the point that the feeling of anxiety is life or death, when people say that in minimises, devalues and misunderstands the extremity and intenseness of the feelings and thoughts.
I know he was trying to normalise it to make her feel better but the intensity felt is off the charts, it is literally like it's the end if the world, the feelings are suffocating.
Sometimes being on the lower end of the spectrum as paddy calls it is almost worse because you are aware. Masking is mentally physically and emotionally exhausting.
I thought when he said that's pretty normal it may have been what upset her, minimising how much of an impact it was having on her. Bless her little heart.
@@kdog4587 you had it bang on. There were quite a few things that were super uncomfortable...there's just some things you can't teach.☺️
@@raw6460 I'm not neurodivergent myself but can empathize in a way with it as have always suffered since childhood with some serious anxiety but I cannot know what It feels for anyone else so always try not to minimise anyone's feelings.
Relearning language and what we view as 'normal' is a journey, I think particularly for maybe Paddy's generation and above but I hope he gets there and I hope you have people around you who if not can understand, then at least can empathise with how these intense feelings affect you.
Sending love :)
@@kdog4587 thank you I am Paddy's generation, I think it's more a state of mind and character, being no judgemental and accepting difference. ☺️
Very well said and explained.
My sons is 5 and non verbal but he is so loving,. Touced me watching this. Helped allot
This was very emotional. I think Christine needs to realise she is also going through these things not just Paddy. I feel in families the mother just deals with things or she just gets on with it and she feels she's not allowed to be down or feel helpless as it's a sign of weakness. Although you can see how Paddy and Christine work together and you can see how amazing they are as a family.
I hope more in the limelight speaks openly about autism as it will help more people listen and understand.
Or maybe she has an easier time accepting them as they are because of her own autistic traits but yes more awareness and understanding is needed.
They are vulnerable and need to feel safe. Don't be afraid. Take time for them and time for yourself too.
I have no idea how this came my way to watch….. but I feel blessed to have seen a family United by love.
Of course I’m a fan of Paddy but never new much about autism.
Christine is outstanding putting them together is perfect. Love hard live hard play harder.
Thanks so much ❤
My son is 19 this year im his carer, its tough but he has taught me so much ,he won't leave the house he dont shower for months, his eating is very complex
Great documentary ...so interesting and informative
Your a sweetheart christine🤗❤❤
We are all different and that should be respected
❤❤ such a beautiful story on your family well done to you for sharing your feelings of ups & downs which is what life is & Christine looked so much happier for getting the answers she needed , God bless you both & your beautiful kids 🥰👍🇦🇺
They've split up since this was made.
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Completely understand him wanting to work hard all the time so his kids will be okay. It must of been so hard to process it all.
Amazing documentary thank you so much for sharing what an amazing family
Well Done Luke And God Bless You On Your Earthly Life Time Amen xxxxxxx
As someone on the spectrum, we most definitely feel love - possibly even more intensely than neurotypicals. We feel the love and we love in return, we just have a hard time showing it.
Same. I think that's v true. My theory is I think that's possibly why we don't show it as it's all about us keeping that extreme emotion buried/hidden. Almost as if we let it out it would gush out. If that makes sense. Certainly a theory I've been considering since my diagnosis.
What a wonderful decision you decided do this documentary how heartbreaking it has been for both of you to open up your own feelings about autism and your beautiful children are loved so much ❤❤❤❤ keep talking xxxxx
What a beautiful family
Thank you for bringing this into the spotlight and raising awareness. It's very brave and what a beautiful family ❤️
Absolutely beautiful and what a lovely family. Well put across. We do need to change our way of thinking. Thank you so much and hope everything works out for you all.xx
I think they've since split up.
@@TF80s again what's your point?
It is a shame what has happened with Paddy and Christine because of what Paddy done i dont know what you was thinking Paddy mate. God Bless Paddy Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Christine Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Their Earthly Family Amen xxxxxxx
My autistic child love going to Pizza Hut - the salad is her favourite; bread sticks, torteillas and crispy bacon bits. I used to say carrot sticks at Maccys was her 5 a year! You have to have humour to cope with it.
Paddy your so sweet 💝🤝and your wife 💖
You both have beautiful qualities as parent's. And your children are so lucky too have you .your entitled to have your bad days too .I applaud you for sharing your story with us . Thank you for sharing xxx
God Bless You Jack Your Earthly Mother And Earthly Father have a Earthly Son to be very proud of you come across very well mate well done you God Bless You Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Your Earthly Family Amen xxxxxxx
Today paddy’s children are now 11 and 8 respectively in 2024 and they are verbally autistic that means they are very talkative just like I am as a young adult now 27 years old and creeping slightly towards 30
My daughter has autism she's now 33 and she's got better has she's got older she's loving and caring now , so it does get better ,
I have autism and I can say I've always been loving and caring, but it shows differently I suppose
How privileged i feel that youve both shared something so private with us all. I felt the same with mine, except the problems only started when my boy started school, I actually thought the school was the problem not him, but then when highschool said the same I came round to the idea he might think differently, he hit all the milestones eating speaking walking etc. Its difficult when the symtoms are subtle. He still loves beige food and his computer as a teenager, and i absolutely believe everyone can feel love. I keep checking in and prompting when he needs it and now his autistic traits have kind of blended into typical teenage behavior. I think asking how they feel every day helps.
I hear he's going back to stand up touring, Ruined Top gear Ruined Question of sport, Ruined marriage.keep up the good work.
So sorry you have broken up I hope you will be there for each other ❤😢
This so reminds me of my daughter.
My son is 12 non verbal autistic and he has adhd, epilepsy, sleep disturbance and was diagnosed in January with Tourette sindrome.
Im 45 and was diagnosed last year with adhd. I always felt different has a child but in the 80´s there was not such a thing as a adhd diagosis.
I was just a dreamer, airhead and with a lot of energy, but I really struggled at school. Hated it!
Now I understand myself a lot better and no, im not crazy like I thought I was. 😆
I was just like Christine accepted faster than my husband.
We have a happy little boy, that loves his consoles, games, youtube, the weather, athletics and skateboarding. And we do everything to keep him happy and healthy cause thats the most important.
People are just people it's been around for years now single parents play on it and get payments and don't have to work
My friend was autistic. He saw me as an alien but one that had his best interests and one he trusted.
But what I have noticed from many parents, having a child that is 'different' shatters some families- thrir social life is disrupted as 'friends' fall off, economically as it costs a lot, normally as you juggle medical appointments, schools and available services- some cater, others not and primary and secondary as well as transport are all different, And then there is the biggy when Paediatric and Adult NHS offer different services. It happens when people have babies and they do not know about the condition. let alone one that is known. It's great that Patrick is speaking about how it affects his family and as Christine says, others see but say nowt
You're all doing amazing, thank you for sharing and helping to raise awareness.
I'm a 55 year old woman, and I highly suspect I've been masking all my life, I'm awaiting an accesment. The irony is I was clueless as to what autism is untill recently and I'm still learning.
I just wanted to help enforce that when your son says he loves you, he means it. It's been a tragic fallacy that autistic people aren't empathic, they indeed are, and is part of the issue that causes their burn outs for example, they feel everything very deeply. They are also not in the habit of lying, another issue that gets them into trouble socially.
There's a fella on youtube,
Orion Kelly, That Autistic Guy. If you've not come across him already, I would highly recommend you give him a look. He will help you understand. He is autistic and so is one of his sons
I was diagnosed with autism when I was 28 on 28/10/19. My autism is still the same as it is since then
As a parent with autistic children, I don't see it as a disability, I see it as an ability. It's tough but I wouldn't have them any other way.
But it's a very big spectrum.
You may not, but would they?
Like another said, it's a spectrum.
When every aspect of the kid's life is affected by it, I can't see it as an ability. All "professionals" and "teachers" have their pink goggles on, doing nothing as they all wait some talent or superpower to come through and the child to somewhat make it through life.
I would as my children have wished for the autism to go away and thats because of hateful people and their comments. My kids just want to fit in.
It breaks my heart
Hi there, what a lovely way to see your beautiful children. I am a late dx ASD and I can tell you I see the world in a wonderful way. However, it's the world that makes me disabled. I understand where you are coming from, and it's great to hear a parent opening say this ❤
My son is severely autistic he’s none verbal and very violent he’s 25 now but he will still be very hard to handle he beat up his dad quite badly a few wks ago he then attacked his brother he pushed me down the stairs it’s been hell on earth raising him and I just feel such a failure because I can’t help him
He will flourish in residential care setting with help and support in all areas of life hard but true
It's not your fault atal I know everyday can be a battle ! I have worked with children and teenagers in schools and residential ! Maybe residential would help him , very best wishes to you ♥️♥️
One of the worst parts of all the difficulties is the know-alls (who actually don't know anything about it at all but) continually criticise your parenting and your 'fussing' over noise/stimulation/routine/special clothing etc.
It's important to just keep doing what you need to do to keep your sanity and the kids...kind of...sane,when you can.
Autism is like the weather.
Can be different every day.
Best of British🤔
Positivism can only come when you're surrounded by help and understanding. Unfortunately, a common person's kid will very rarely be catered for the way a celebrity or another person with somewhat of a social status/wealth accesses services/taken seriously. Humans simply have different value, therfore everyone's personal experience and outcome is variable. And very much in the hands of others. Parents can only contribute so much without a decent backup.
Sad all the best to your family 🍀
Cool! I think I have autism. It would explain so much.
For me I was diagnosed with autism myself just after my 4th birthday in 2001 and my parents realised that something was not right with me even my nursery teacher realised something was wrong with me but luckily I managed to fought off nonverbal autism just before my 5th birthday in 2002
As of today I’m 26 years old and I’m still living as a independent young man and still living with autism
My granddaughter has Autsim. Eating is a big worry. Non verbal was another.
Good Luck To All Of Our Good Brothers And Or All Of Our Good Sisters Batteling With Living With Autism God Bless You All Amen xxxxxxx And God Bless Your Earthly Familys Amen xxxxxxx
Autistic people feel love as much as non autistic people, I would argue, more so in many cases. Don't confuse not being able to name or express an emotion with not feeling it at all. Its also useful to think of autism as a difference rather than a disability: there are disabling aspects of course, but there are also gifts.
Amazing 👪
Paddy I've seen amazing results from neuroptimal and autism if you haven't already tried it please give me a shout.. happy to help 💗
Neuroptimal? What's that?
And now to my surprise Christine McGuinness has now got autism of her own
And now she and paddy are no longer together as a couple but they are still co parenting their autistic kids
I was there when paddy went to sedgefield community college
I think I am getting an insight into why their marriage broke down. She really put him down in front of those psychologists.
Amazing ❤
Takes to long for diagnosis so not easy to help these children or recognise without diagnosis these children need to be diagnosed much sooner and quicker for them and their families
Why why why is it so common now
I can hear Christine and paddy’s children talking even though they are autistic
The twins Leo and Penelope are now 10 years old and felicity is now 7 years old as of 2023
So I believe they are verbally autistic that means they can talk but with autism which is what they have got they are gonna be struggling to cope with everyone around them
❤
Gad you could both deal with a difference in your life for your children.
My son has had no education since he was 11
So sad they split
do not let them label your kids as it stays with them forever they maybe just different My wife pushed back so much now my son is in uni and doing great you have to go with your gut and my wife was right they will happily put a label on kids
It's not a label, it's a fact. Lots of people who are autistic go to uni, don't limit your expectations
I'm autistic, and I was always treated differently and as though I was weird, other children thought my 'strange' reactions were funny and bullied me. This was before I was diagnosed, and even afterwards nobody knew. As a result, I tried and tried to act like everyone else but I still failed because it doesn't come naturally to me. If I didn't have the autism label, it would just be 'freak' instead, I would have got no support and, as I couldn't cope in mainstream secondary school, I would probably be dead. I am studying for A levels at the moment :) but it was years of thinking there was something wrong with me that will stay with me forever. Now I know I'm autistic, which is different from most, but there are still lots of people who struggle with similar things as me!!!!
Interesting that she said “ I still eat beige food” and was shortly diagnosed herself.
#bbcgate ... IS IT HIM 🤐🤐
Are you back together again now? 💙
And now they have split up?
But she was on TV recently saying she's Autistic... noe she seem different here... more clear & lucid... almost like she was putting it on more on the TV documentary!! Sorry but just being honest I do like her & him their lovely parents
Is this why paddy left his wife? It was to much to handle?
Don't ask me I don't know
Paddy and Christine are lovely people.💓💓
Do you know them?
Really? He has committed adultery! The guy doesn’t know how precious his family is if he can throw them away for a bit of fluff. I just can’t take him seriously.
@@headron66 i was very upset about this when i heard about this as I like Paddy. I dont know why Paddy has done this you do not cheat EVER. Christine is so Beautiful and Seems so Transparent it makes no sense to me men that do this x
@@scottandrewhorne4655 I agree with you, when you have a beautiful wife and family you are without doubt the richest person in the world, you picked your wife for life so why don’t they treasure them🤷♀️. Oh and women have affairs too.
@@headron66 oh I know. I have been a millionaire my ex the mother of my Earthly Son destroyed me and robbed of me and robbed me of my one and only Earthly Son. Now I am broke and single but I would rather have a Loveing Partner or Earthly Wife and I would give any money for a Loyal Good Loveing Truthful Woman because money doesnt come into it. Because Good Woman are very hard to find these days.
I've heard that Heavy Metal Detox... the metals that are n our water & foods... so to have purified water & organic food can help greatly with Nuerodivergence...
misinformation
It's not misinformation, do some research and you'll see
@@Caolan-b6r done ‘some research’ can’t find any medical studies which prove this, please enlighten me.
Also why do you think I have more heavy metals in my body than, for example, my siblings? Who aren’t autistic, but had a very similar
upbringing. Also the irony is I have iron deficiency! (Have took iron tablets in past, made me less tired but not less autistic) I can promise I don’t ingest large amounts of mercury or lead. I’m intrigued though. What else do you think a detox could help? Perhaps people are confusing a general increase in health due to a balanced diet with curing autism.