Lunch At Smitty’s Des Moines Iowa | Autism Meltdown Remorse | Rap Chips | Garage Sale
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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When You Tube recommended this channel months ago I gave it a watch. I did not understand why I kept watching because it was way out of my genre. As a 58 year old male I gravitated towards history and mechanical videos. I now know why. The videos and your family bring peace to my mind and soul. I thank you so much Joe, Nancy, Craig, Stephanie and the girls for sharing.
Thank you so much! We’re so happy to hear that ❤️
What a lovely post! And I am exactly the same way, not my norm & could not stop watching. I love all of their personalities🥰
That's the sweetest comment ever. I'm glad you stayed!
I’m similar, I don’t know much at all about autism or know anyone with it but for some reason I watch these videos with enjoyment. Craig’s Mom also reminds me a lot of my childhood best friends mother who was the sweetest lady on earth
@M3Vader g'day mate, you took the words right out of my mouth. I'm the say as you and just enjoy this channel
Nancy, my heart broke for Craig when he said, "That's how I felt", while reading the story. The wolf said he felt shame... a feeling we ALL have a hard time facing. If you think about it, guilt and shame sometimes manifests as destructive behaviors such as: overeating, alcoholism, drug abuse and many other behaviors. I think Craig having the meltdown, was a response to frustration. He knows his behavior is not acceptable. He was trying to cope with the guilt and shame of his response. That, in my book, shows Craig is a person who is trying to correct his behaviors and learn from his mistakes.
Most people never get to the step of changing the bad behavior and they just keep perpetuating the cycle. Craig is looking for answers to stop his meltdowns so he doesn't have the feelings of guilt and shame. He just doesn't have a way to articulate it. I see him as trying very hard to mature.
You said it yourself, you were so surprised to see him greeting people at HyVee. I believe he is maturing and growing emotionally. He is looking to find his way. You and Joe are doing a great job. Just keep loving and nurturing him. There is so much we dont know in medicine. The possibilities are endless... ❤😊
Thank you so much. Your words hold so much wisdom and truth. Craig is trying to find his way and it’s magnificent to see his progress ❤️ there will probably always be these rough spots but we are finding understanding with each one. Discussing this with all our wonderful viewers has helped so much ❤️
I had a boy maybe about 10 years old come up to me in a store that wanted me to know he saw my dog. He was excited to mention it as his mom kind of held his arm and smiled at me. I knew he had autism because of this channel. I was able to interact with him in a small way and encourage what he was saying to me. I picked up my dog (9lb maltese) and gave him a closer look which gave him an even bigger smile! Kind of warmed my heart a bit so thank you for the content you all are putting out and teaching viewers a little bit about autism. It certainly helped me! PS: I have no experience with or know anyone that has autism
That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing that with me ❤️
God bless the Vandeveer family for loving each other unconditionally. And thank you for sharing the hard experiences with Craig. It was so poignant and emotional when he hugged Nancy after reading the book & then sat on Joe's lap and said he'll do better with self control. Priceless. ❤
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Craig is indeed a sweet young man. Thank you Nancy for responding to my response.
I take my 👒 off to you Nancy. It takes alot to share these hard times with strangers and to see you constantly learning too. I bet you're helping alot of families in similar situations. Sending some Scottish Saturday love to you all 👍👍👍💙💙💙🏴🏴🏴🏴
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️it really helps to be able to share them with people who understand.
Nancy I love how truthful you are with us, even on days that you know Craig might have been a little difficult, you always are up front with us.... That's one thing I learned from taking care of someone with special needs everyday isn't peachy and roses, and that's okay. the most important thing is as the guardians or caregivers that we must do is remain calm and steadfast. I'm glad Craig apologize and was remorseful
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Craig sitting on joe was hilarious. And it was so adorable when he wanted you to hug him while you played baby mine clearly he wanted to feel like a kid again and experience that comfort and security you feel when you are young.
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I was thinking the same thing with Craig sitting on Joe's lap. So cute. And what a sweet hug for Mom after the book. Autism or not, and no matter our age, we all just need to feel like a kid and feel that comfort from our parents. I don't think that's something you ever outgrow (or need to, for that matter).
Joe's face when Nancy talks about her favorite sharp cheddar... haha thanks Joe for starting my day with a huge grin!
Ì think it is awesome how you and Joe will speak on...both the good and the sometimes not-so-good...outcomes during your daily activities with Craig...You are not ashamed or afraid to talk about the struggles...which in turn might give insight to people...who may be struggling with the same issues...Thanks for sharing!! Stay Blessed and Safe!!!!!
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Thank you for sharing your story and still respecting Craig. You are both amazing parents ❤
Thank you so much!❤️
Aww they are always our babies, their bodies grow into adulthood way before their need for our comfort goes away... My middle son still lay's at the end of my bed whenever he comes home on leave from the Marines... He is 30😂😂😂😂😂❤❤
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I absolutely love y’all I have ADHD and autism and I have such a hard time with a lot of things and I wake up at 5am (Pacific Standard time) and watch your uploads I have learned a lot about myself from watch Craig and listening to your stories of Craig the long form content brings me so much peace! I can ramble on and on but I wanted to say thank you so much for posting and I hope you all have a great day love y’all.
Thank you! It brings me so much joy to know that our videos bring you peace ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Poor Craig. Makes me sad to hear that he smacked himself in the face again. Maybe the shock of it does help him. He felt bad that he hurt you and apologized. He has such a sweet heart. 35:23 Awwww this made me sad too. 😢 Hugs for Craig. 💙
I feel so bad for him during these instances. I don’t want other people to see him that way. I wish all his meltdowns could be at home
When I was younger- I used to slap myself hard too nancy. And I consider myself to b stable.
Well done Craig you are so courageous 👍 Some days there are glitches but most days run smoothly keep on having a great day regardless 😉
When I first heard, then saw Craig with tears, I teared up. Most people with Autism very rarely cry, they struggle to show or feel emotion. So, when they do, you know they must be feeling it 10 times more than others do. Kind of like Spock. ♥♥♥
I agree ❤️ it’s very sad for me when Craig actually cries.
Craig needing to make everything right toward the end was more powerful than I expected. Such a gentle soul. I guess he really does just want everyone to keep having a great day. You too, pal.
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So heartbreaking to see Craig upset but it’s good that he realized that it would be good for him to try to improve the next time! I’m so proud of him! That’s a hard thing for all of us to do-to admit when we do something wrong or upset someone and that we will try to make things better next time. This teacher gives you an A+ Craig! Well done! 😊
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I am really impressed the way that Craig handles a noisy environment. As a Mental Health Professional and Specialist with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I have had so many individuals with Autism that I worked with that really had trouble with noisy environments especially crowds of noisy persons.
As a Mental Health Professional, I think that you are doing what is best for Craig. You are doing an awesome job. Craig is happy and stable. I am one of those, so called experts, that, unlike the majority of my colleagues, does not believe that it is absolutely necessary for children with Autism to be placed in a group home.
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Nancy, thank-you for sharing about Craig’s meltdown. I’m sorry that both of you had that experience. You are an amazing Mama and you just keep taking Craig out for new adventures. You are a gem.🤗💕🙏🏻🫶. I just love your face when Joe gets going on his bourbon rant.🤣🤣🤣
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Craig is such a good man. "That is how I felt." Your channel always brings peace into my day. ❤
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Hi Nancy, do you think sometime that Bennett and Stephanie can do a Q&A on a sibling perspective on growing up with Craig and so forth? Also, how old is Bennett and Stephanie? and what do they both do for a living if they don’t answering that.
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Casey 😊
Yes I definitely want to do that. We’re just having trouble finding a time when we can all get together to do that 😊
"Baby Mine" is written and performed by Betty Noyes for the Disney movie "Dumbo" in 1941.
Yes. Such a good lullaby from Dumbo!
Dear Craig, I have lost my temper sometimes, and felt ashamed. I think every one has things that they feel ashamed of. All we can do is apologize, and try to do better next time. And the people who truly love us are forgiving and help us go on without having to feel bad, just like your Mom and Dad. You can be proud of yourself for how you coped with this problem. I think that is a very interesting book about Mr. Wolf and I hope you will come to like it. And...I hope YOU keep on having a great day every day. God bless.
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OMGOODNESS...this broke my heart when Craig said play baby mine! He is an absolute angel! You are wonderful parents! Thank you for sharing this journey!xo
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I really commend you for handling the melt downs with Craig you both are doing a great job! I love your honesty about how you deal with him! I don’t deal directly with autism but my nephew has it and when he is done he will tell you “I am done he say bye” and goes into his bedroom when we would visit.
Love Craig’s adventures and your family!😀❤️
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Bless Craig’s heart..he has a good one..and Nancy you are such a good mother…GOD BLESS YOU AND JOE….
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The moment you started capturing Papa and the girls, they both said, time to go, 🏃♀️💨.
I ❤ that Livy played with toys inside the pop up book, what a great and creative idea! It was a cool book. I know it was from a garage sale, but still wish it hadn't been damaged 😡.
Livy only tried one item but she liked ALL OF THEM! She's such a character!
Oh my goodness, seeing Craig be so remorseful for his meltdown made my eyes tear up😢. And when he said "From now on next time I'll try my best"... so sweet! Joe was right... gave me ELF vibes😂
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you can usually repair pop up books with some tape and maybe scissors (for the tape)
I lost it when Craig started to cry while reading and after. I still am teared up writing this. I do believe he waa genuinely sad 😢. You ans Joe are awesome parents with a most difficult job still raising a autistic adult. I just want to reach out and hug all 3 of you. Thanks for sharing a very difficult moment with us. Many prayers 🙏 ❤️. From Montgomery al ❤️ 💕
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As much as this may sound wrong or counter productive, I have to give kudos to Craig, or any person with challenges, as they are not inhibited by the pressure to keep things bottled inside. I am not saying that a meltdown in public is easy or correct, and I'm sure it makes your life triple hard when these things happen, but, how many times have we all been in a situation where we were overwhelmed to the point of explosion, but we had to hold it in because it was what society expected of us? I know Craig learned from this, and those huge, genuine tears nearly broke my heart, and I applaud you for being able to wrap up the whole episode and put it behind you. I wish there were more in this world like you. Much love to you all.
I see your point. If only we could all just be who we are and not worry about what everyone else is thinking. I’ve thought about that a lot.
That's huge! Sometimes there's nothing anyone can do but it sounds like Craig actually has learned a little from the "melt-down".
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My daughters have fallen asleep to the song ‘Baby Mine’ every single night for many years. It’s from the ‘Beaches’ soundtrack and sung by Bette Midler. It’s a beautiful, soothing song. Craig has great musical taste! 😊
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Baby mine is a beautiful song from the movie Dumbo and his Momma. 😢 My daughters ballet class used it in their recital...gosh 22 years ago.
Thank you for sharing.
That intro was tough. I am really happy you shared it. This helped me and I am sure many others
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Nancy, i won't pretend to understand what life is like raising a child with Autism. I will say that it is obvious you love Craig as much as any child can possibly be loved. The fact you did not show any of the meltdown on video is heartwarming. Shows to me you choose not to bring any shame to Craig. You will let him learn and mature with time and through learning. Best wishes to you , Craig and your wonderful family.
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Nancy’s yawn when Joe talks about the sharpie liquid made me laugh. ❤
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I just love this family so much 💟💟💟 thank you for sharing, you can feel the love. ⚡⚡⚡✨✨✨
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First time viewer here. Good channel! Great mom!
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That’s sad about the meltdown 😔….but I couldn’t help but smile when Joe spoke of Craig wanting to sit on his lap and he felt like the scene from Elf 😂 ( I love that movie 😍 ) .Joe has a great sense of humour which is always good when things are tough in life 😃
Yes we must always keep our sense of humor ❤️
We had a baseball tournament in Des Moines today so we tried Smittys! Sooooooooopooo good. Thank you!❤❤
I’m so glad you tried it! 😊
The dog wearing a diaper making a cameo at the end made my day
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One of the best channels on the platform. Very positive, very entertaining, also love seeing all the adventures and learning more about life 🎉❤
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ we’re so happy that you’re enjoying it❤️
I shed tears in the end. What a precious soul….
Nancy, that was an incredibly beautiful share. It demonstrated how much Craig relies on you and Joe to help him navigate and process his emotions. I noticed in previous videos that he had been stimming more than what we had seen before and he did have to deal with some unfamiliar situations or things outside of his routine and comfort zone such as working with Livy in the kitchen or the extra browsing time in shops which he made an extra effort to be "present" in each situation. I think he tried to divert his focus at times in which he removed himself and gave himself a time out or even discussed going to the Y to work out on the treadmill as a way to release the buildup of emotions. Regardless, I think that despite being uncomfortable, it was necessary for you both to go through it. It was amazing to see that he made eye contact with you as he expressed feeling a connection between the wolf and himself. I wonder if he views himself as a character in a story as he recognizes his status on youtube and reacts a certain way or has on camera routines that differ from his private life and perhaps he's trying to make sense of it. I commend you for taking the time to allow him to express himself and making the effort to give him a way to express his feelings. I think he's a very heartfelt and empathetic young man and he's trying his hardest to communicate his feelings differently in a way that is becoming more personal but he's having difficulty verbalizing it. This is definitely a special experience for all of you❤
Such a great book! I cried with Craig, bless his heart.
Good morning guys and gals , have a wonderful day , love ya all❤
Good morning friend!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
@@tonyducks1121 right back atchya
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You are the gold star of parenting. I could not and would not be able to deal with that no matter how much I loved the person. Listening to you shows me how selfish I am. I have a medium tolerance level for situations like yours. I wouldn't cope well. This Earth needs more of you and your husband. Be happy and know that I have learned from your video. Thank you for sharing
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Pure and wholesome .So refreshing in today's world.
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Oh, I am so sorry that Craig had a bad day. People can be so mean. It hurts my feelings when I say Hi to people and they don't say Hi back. It seemed to really hurt his feelings and needed extra love from Mom and Dad. Lyrics in Baby Mine seemed to say it too.
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Really enjoy these videos. My nephew is high functioning autistic and these videos bring about nice memories with us , also my best friend since 1st grade is autistic and we are still friends 30 plus years later.
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Regulating emotions is no easy task, for anyone. You got your grocery shopping done and Craig home safely. That's a win to me.
I also love a very sharp white cheddar with a bit of bite from crystallization. I have never tried with blackberry jam and that sounds transcendent. Will try asap.
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Thank you for talking about meltdowns in such a tactful manner. Craig is such a sweet guy. It’s heartbreaking to see our kids have these huge reactions, no matter how old they are.
As an autistic woman and mother to an autistic son, I would like to assure you that rather than Craig not wanting to listen to you or Craig just needing to have his meltdown, it’s more of a situation that Craig cannot really hear you, process what you’re saying, or calm his body once it gets to that point. The meltdown isn’t purposeful.
Of course he is remorseful, no matter how he shows it. And once he can get home to his safe space and calm himself down, he can most certainly process what happened and feel ashamed.
I think reading the book together and talking through what happened and options for future scenarios are perfect but maybe don’t make it feel like a punishment but more as a tool to help him react differently next time.
And of course, looking back it’s like “why didn’t we just leave?!” Like a duh moment. But as parents, we can’t always know. Some days we can push a little harder than others or explain and calm them back down. Other days we can’t, but sometimes it’s hard to know in the moment.
You and Joe are amazing parents. He is very blessed.
Was it hard to get Craig into the habit of exercising? That’s something we really struggle with.
Thank you so much for your insights. I think you are right. I think that Craig just can’t control it. I find your input so valuable.
Actually getting Craig to exercise was very easy. At the time we started exercising we were getting ready for an upcoming Disney vacation and we used that to convince Craig that he needed to get in shape so that he could be sure to fit on all the rides after that it has been easy, and now I even feel like he enjoys exercising.
@@ourdailyviewthat’s great!
I love the Bourbon talks with Joe gotta make a series where he reviews them also i live in oregon and westward is really good stuff !
I’m a bourbon guy as well and we may need a tour of Joes bourbon collection! Love as always to the entire family. ❤
Hi 😊 I am sending a package out Monday morning and can't wait for Craig to open it🤗
Thank you so much!😊
Did Graig get a new Phone😯! Amazing video 😀❤
You guys are so amazing! Thank you for sharing your life. I think that it really helps people square their own lives. My brother was not autistic but I get this.
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My granddaughter is 10 and working through emotions and proper reactions to things that trigger her. Autism is a struggle for her, she typically does not physically react but this year weve have 2 instances at school where kids were interacting with her aggressively and she reacted in the only way she knew how. We do therapies 5 days a week 2 hours a day, so we're getting there, but sometimes a reaction is a reaction. They can't be talked down because they've invested so much in the ramp-up based on the trigger. She's super smart and 95% of the time handles things very well, but we do have to talk through the melt downs, too.
Thank you for that insight! It sounds like you’re working hard to help her with this. We are learning so much through the comments from people like you ❤️
Broken self-checkout, I'd be mad too! Glad you guys made it through. Hopefully this might have been a catalyst for Craig to process his emotions more! Thank you for sharing! I love the community you guys are building with this channel❤❤❤
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Definitely been there Nancy, it's hard to get a handle on a meltdown in full swing, Craig's a big lad too and people sure love to stare. I'm going to purchase that book. I'm pretty sure our son wont want it, but he certainly needs it, l think they feel a book like that is like shining a spot light on their difficulties.
All our love Vanderveer family. Here's to more great days than harder ones ❤.
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Love you Craig! We all have our good and bad moments. Tomorrow is a new day!
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Craig's fan like when Craig is calm, cool & collected. being upset no fun for anyone.. looking forward to more great updates. wee are cheering for you Craig & family
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Sweetest Craig...I'm proud of your progress in life buddy.. I've seen a difference in the short time I've been watching!!
Everyone has bad days...You could definitely tell it effected him and learning from the situation is progress in my eyes Hugs Buddy 🥲
You and Joe are the best...I admire your patience with your beautiful boy
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I'm a mother hen like his sis lol I think we'd get a long great... I miss my old career 16 years working in a residential group home/Day Programming..I did day programming in a home setting for those that couldn't actually handle going to the workshop.. It was the best and I misses it so much Was just time to move on for medical reasons because I worked in what we considered a behavioral house of 7 males...I decided to move on from day programming and do residential home manager...💛 It got scary at times 😬 lol
Sorry about the rambling....I could really go on and on but I'll spare ya haha 🤣
"Baby Mine" is such a beautifully soothing song, Bette Midler's version from Beaches is my favorite, but the other is from Dumbo, unsure of the artist. I can understand why it balances and comforts Craig :)
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Have you tried Old Croc cheddar? I get it at Walmart and it’s from Australia. It has the little crunchy things. It come in regular and smoked. I’m a sharp cheddar lover and I think it’s pretty good.
No I haven’t but now I’m going to have to go straight to Walmart and find some !! 😂
Wouldn’t you know our Walmart doesn’t carry that. I’ll check out HyVee. They carry more variety cheeses 😊
That's the most pristine yard sale I've ever seen! So organized
It was!
Thanks for the video again. It's a pleasure watching. Have a great day.
Thanks, you too!😊
Another great episode, Thanks 👍
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Love and hugs to you and all your family! Your amazing and a wonderful family! ❤❤ Your videos are awesome!😊
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Oh..damn, the brain is a wonderful contraption! 😁For a split second (at 39:27) I was sure that someone was about to give Craig a stuffed animal! 😅 Tons of love!!✌
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Do you remember the original 1980's Taco flavor Doritos? I liked them a lot better before they added the cheese flavor to them. I also remember they had a great sour cream & onion flavor. Ah, snacks of my youth...
Oh yes, I do remember those! But I don’t remember the sour cream and onion ones, but Craig would’ve loved those. I just wish I come up with a new flavor that wasn’t scorching hot
Do you guys remember Keibler Elves Pizzeria Chips?? Oh myyy.....they were my favorite!!
Lolol I signed a petition online to bring them back No word yet 🤣
Is that a diaper on the dog? Great videos, very comforting to me, thanks for sharing this wonderful content! ❤
Yes so that they don’t mark things in the house.
Love that bourbon talk Joe!!
Such a sweet and loving family♥️
Thank you 😊
Cheers Joe
The bad news bar 😅
Nancy ur husband is seems very devoted supportive funny smart . U r too Nancy . I lov ur family
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I want that bird book too 😂
great episode
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Everyone has a melt down sometimes. His Snoop Dog was great lol
If you haven't tried the simply raspberry lemonade please do, it's AMAZING!
Major hugs Mama. ❤❤❤❤
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It’s funny how bored the mom looks when Joe rambles on and I like his rambles cause I’m like that.
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Awww… I just want to give Craig a big hug! The poor kid has a big heart and really just wants to please everyone but some things are just too much for him and he finds it hard to process. But at least he can reflect and feels remorse, so he understands he didn’t act properly. Hopefully he is maturing through these experiences and how you deal with the aftermath. (Which is great by the way.)
Do you think if next time an episode happens, you remind him how he felt after this occasion, it could help to lessen the severity? Or is there just no getting through to him when he’s agitated? I’ve seen both situations, some autistic kids can be talked down if you draw on them recalling their emotions, while others just can’t be taken out of the situation that is happening in that moment.
I was wondering where you think Craig sits, have you tried reminding him of past meltdowns and his remorse when he is actively having a meltdown?
Also, do you carry stress toys or something Craig can squeeze in your handbag? This may help him calm down or at least stop squeezing you as much during the meltdowns.
And lastly, just want to say thank you for your honesty and transparency about day to day life with an autistic child/adult, I know it’s helping a lot of other parents in similar situations. ❤❤❤
Thank you ❤️ sometimes I can talk Craig down and other times I just can’t get through to him.
Sorry to hear about Craig’s meltdown..Funny, when Craig tried Master P snacks, first thing I thought of is his song “Bourbon and Lacs (Cadillacs)”
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Joe knows his burbon haha i cant drink the stuff but id trust his reccomendations 😂
Craig is amazing 🥰😉🤗
3rd times the charm lol …Has Joe ever tried Makers Mark ? It reminds me of the tropics.
This is the last time i ask , after this i give up 😂
I will have him answer that today. 😊
Have a blessed Saturday Craig and family 😇
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20:01 its like a strawberry coke, i cant believe how good that deal was
It was pretty unbelievable. I’m guessing it wasn’t a good seller
I think you handle Craig very well No one is perfect Graig is very smart I can relate to Craig
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Has Craig ever read and watched "cloudy with a chance of meatballs"? I loved that book when i was young!! ❤
I’ll ask him 😊
You show a lot of great ways for helping craig cope including prepping and the story book. Do you talk to craig about your experience when a meltdown happens and what he can expect you to say, do and what he wants you to do? Also I know joe mentioned a heart operation in one of the videos -does craig worry about you getting sick/did he struggle with this?
That’s great advice! We have never discussed what he wants me to do when he’s having a meltdown. I’ll try talking to him about it. Craig doesn’t really mention the heart problems. He doesn’t have enough awareness to connect it to himself
We all have good days and bad days Craig is a nice young man even though he has autism every body has a disability lol
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The yard sale toy table wouldve been sold out had i been there lol
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I wonder if there's a sound that HyVee self checkout makes that triggers him? I'm not on the spectrum, but since I've been having issues w/ my ears, some sounds can be triggering, and is uncomfortable. I could just be the slightest, or a tone that is so high pitched that only he can hear. I trust that Craig's w/e improves, take care!
That could be but mostly he was upset because it was not working and it was taking too long. Whenever something malfunctions it is upsetting to Craig
Aww, sweet boy ♥️♥️♥️
When you have ADD HD and Autism it's really hard to be patient and it's so hard focus and stick to tasks ,I often have Melt downs, I get angry, I sometimes cry I get stressed. Sometimes walks help,sometimes reading helps journaling helps
Thank you for that insight! It helps me to better understand Craig. ❤️
Maybe when he wants lap time.... He really wants more "cuddles" why not have him sit on the floor and have him put his head on Joe or your belly or shoulder if he is tall enough... Or maybe on his knees?!.. So y'all can hold and snuggle him like when he was little.
Very good idea ❤️
Great reminder - (We ALL need to think through things)…. this could happen, how will I react?.
Exactly ❤️
Y'all are a lovely family.
Thank you 😊 ❤️