Mikko gets FRUSTRATED when we DON'T understand her! *Nonverbal Autism* 

She said, “Coco Melon”!

I heard her say Coco Melon.

I see so many people saying she’s verbal and basically accusing mom of lying.. that’s very insensitive and insulting! She is learning and growing in her communication but you can tell she still has a lot of difficulty communicating and she is still not able to have significant conversations. Stop making conclusions based on a few minutes of a video which highlights her development ..And if you have an issue with the content remember you are choosing to watch it! 😊

the amount of comments I see saying that Mikko isn't non-verabl or atleast not anymore, they took a lot of work to get where they are now. It's insulting that people are saying this and more about this. Sure she is speaking more but Mikko was non-verbal and definitely has a speech delay [if you want to use the proper term for it. Mikko is very expressionate because her parents let her have the space to express herself in any way means nessacry while trying to guide her to use words or signs to be one of the main communications. Let's not forget that the mom herself is Autistic! She doesn't catch onto everything the kid is trying to communicate but she is trying her best. Maybe Mikko was saying "Coco Melon" but I doubt it since that didn't seem the problem, she had a tablet on her lap and probably would've gestured to her mother about it. No Mikko was uncomfortable, wanted to seat where it seemed comfortable and closer to her parents, Aka the front seats Does it mean I am right? No, this is my guess from what I see and hear and sometimes thinsg gets mixed which is normal. sorry for the rant. I am so happy to see Mikko improving so much but being realistic about and sharing that it's not always easy, sharing situations and signs that possibly could help other people. You guys are doing such a great job with Mikko. She is improving so fast and as much as there are negative comments, it shows that you are just doing the job right and have a good connection with your kid! Keep up the good work! ❤

My daughter had many ear infections. We gave everything a name so I knew what she meant. Kelloggs corn flakes ( chicken cereal) One braid down her back style meant fish. Try flash cards with pictures as well. She's learning how to talk. I admire your patience Ms. Precious. ❤

Mikko is such a beautiful baby girl who is making strides. I applaud you Precious, you are a wonderful mom. Keep up the great work!

Mikko clearly said Cocomelon! I love it. She's such a smart beauty. I love this for her 🥰

I wonder if the parents have a therapist? Raising a child with autism is mentally and emotionally challenging. There were times I had to stay in my child’s classroom because the teachers couldn’t understand her. 😢I remember breaking down and crying in the school playground because I felt helpless. I pray that God sends a supportive range of people to strengthen and empower them throughout this journey. ❤

We love Mikko but mom you rock!!!

🌺 With all due respect, I would like to convey that she is an exceptionally elegant and charming individual. 🌸

My grand daughter is about to be 10. She is blind,autistic and non verbal. Mikko and her resemble each other. Our Harper Kate gets frustrated also when we don't know what she wants. Your channel has helped me a lot. I am Harper's favorite person in this world and we have such a great bond. Sending love and hugs from Dallas, Tx. Love you guys

What happen to her gloves that make her stop sucking her thumb?

Sounds like she was trying to say Coco melon in the car.

May I ask why she can't sit next to you until dad comes out... it's temporary and she wanted to sit with you... while waiting for daddy (not a judgemental q... a query on your comfort or safety fears?)

Sometimes I think because she is non verbal, you think about it tooooo deep about what she may or may not be saying or communicating. She is a kid, Kids can be impatient, she didn’t want to sit in the carseat. You wouldn’t let her sit up front she didn’t like that.. She was not trying to hear your song, she wanted what she wanted..she’s a kid..kinda simple. Won’t always be like that but sometimes it is… Always with Love , Continue to do a great job with her🫶🏾❣️

Coco melon!!! She wants coco melon!! I went through this with my kids when they were learning to talk and I felt so bad when they would get frustrated because I didn't understand them but it got better. I pray it gets better for you too!! You got this mom and dad!! Yall are doing great!

when we try to communicate we often put out what we think is communications, but no one else understands. there's no blame, but it is frustrating for everyone Your so great with her, Thanks you!

Mom YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 👏 ❤️ 💖. My continued prayers for you and your family. ❤❤❤

I'm clearly hear her saying cocomelon

She’s very verbal….I think the more she hangs out with people her own age, the more she’ll “copy” the way they speak (maybe) ❤

I recently found your channel and I viewed your older videos…. It is amazing how far Mikko has come with her communication skills…. You and your family are amazing.. best of luck…

So many kids love Cocomelon 😆 One of the hardest parts of parenting is when they try to communicate with us and we struggle to understand them. 😔 For neurotypical kiddos this heightens those pesky tantrum years, and for others it can last much longer. Cheering you and your family on!

She's a daddy's girl❤❤

Mikko is at the early stages of language. She has limited language she is not non verbal. The communication with autism changes over time. Language is the most challenging barrier to breakthrough however she has started her journey and is doing well mama.

She's saying Coco Mellon and I can hear it clear as day

I heard her say coco melon too! She’s learning so much! I’m so proud of her growth 🥰.

SHE SAID COCOMELON ON 1:54 NOT COCOMEN

You are the best mom!! The progress is amazing!! Miko is doing amazing!! ❤❤❤

Ngl it really wasn't that hard to understand what she was saying she clearly said cocomelon . Sometimes you have to fill in the gaps !

she clearly said coco melon.

Why don't you try Spelling to Communicate? I really don't understand why you don't give it a try. It would be very kind if you could explain. She has the right to communicate and S2C could be the solution. Do you know about them???

Mikko is so precious and she’s definitely verbal now.

I'm an elementary school teacher so I heard "coco melon" too. I watch your channel to learn how to be a more gentle teacher....thank you!

As soon as you said she couldn't sit up there, and started singing Old MacDonald she IMO she knew you were trying to distract her from sitting in the drivers seat! Hence that's why she wanted to get out of the car seat. You started singing and her meltdown began. You weren't letting her have her way so she began to act out. Next time Precious don't allow her to manipulate you into un buckling her out of the car seat. This isn't coming from a negative place, it's just that I think you didn't see what she was doing and as someone who has been in this business for over 60 years, I read children very well.

Yeah I heard Cocomelon. Sometimes all it takes is extra ears. ☺️

Car seat can be somewhat uncomfortable. Have you thought about changing to a booster seat eventually?

But she's initiating conversation. She's not always echoing. YAY MIKKO!!!

I just love little Mikko, she's adorable, and Mom, you are doing a fantastic job with her. You rock. Thank you for sharing.

Go mom! Go Dad! Thank u for explaining both in words & print ! I am a 76 year old retired special ed teacher who used to “tutor “ autistic children at home in one hr segments! Those sessions ranged from awesome to awful but your spirits of patience & desire for Mikko allllllllll day touch my soul! God Bless u ALL!

For people that have never met her. To understand exactly what she was saying is awesome. But For her own mom not to understand she clearly said coco melon. The mom needs to do work too. Cuz the first time she said it I knew exactly what she wanted.

She is doing great 😊 Good job Mikko and family ❤

She's labeling her nonverbal on alot of her videos lately. She knows Mikko is verbal, but she is doing this to get the comment section going because she knows that there's clearly a division between the subject. She knows damn well this child is verbal. This world is disgusting.

She is so beautiful. You are blessed. She is so smart.

She can speak well

You Guys Are Wonderful Parents 👏🏽👏👏🏻💥 I ❤ How Patient and Genuine You Are ☺️ Thanks For Allowing Us To Be Part This Is Helping Someone To Grow Also May GOD Continue To Bless You All Whole Family ✨🙏🏽🙏🙏🏻

It's clear as day that she said coco melon

She is talking you just have to make out what she is saying. Prove em wrong Mikko😂🎉

I believe Mikko was saying come up there, not cocobaby. She wanted to sit up front with you

I’m surprised she couldn’t understand coco melon. Typically moms know their babies speech better than others

it might sound silly, but echoing her words to yourself may help you understand her! sometimes decoding the vocalizations of a nonverbal child can be a bit like playing madgab.

Baby said co c melon

She says cocomelon

It helps to teach sign language as well as make a language board and book. I thought you had one, you can put it on the refrigerator and when you can’t understand her, have her choose the picture of what she needs. Then you can fold it up and take it with you when you leave. You can have one page for food, one for songs and videos, one for toys, one for clothes, etc. this helped my son tremendously. ( it’s just laminated pictures with Velcro on the back that sticks to the board/book). It’s hard to explain but if you have email I can send a picture of it. It’s real simple and easy to make. You can decorate it, make it cute and fun(for my son, his had to be plain though). It really does help you to understand what they need and for my son it calmed down his frustrations because he was able to communicate and have his wants and needs fulfilled.

Yes therapy with professionals will be like night and day...itll help you guys so much. I challenge u to at least try it for 1 month while youre waiting

I wasn't aware the mom is Autistic as well. However, she did say that for many reasons they did not seek speech therapy or whatever for Mikko which possibly could have her further along with her speech than not. I know this to be so from a member of my family Mikkos age and from teaching Special Education for 17 years. However, I am in no way taking away what Mikkos mom has done so far. My hat goes off to her and I'm praying for Mikko and her family. They are all very encouraging and a beautiful family!! ❤

She's so polite. Great parenting.

Your daughter was having a meltdown because you couldn’t understand what she was asking. She just wanted to listen to cocomelon. So sad

She said coco Mellon yes Mikko she’s thriving

I think in the car little miss Mikko was trying to say « unbuckle it ». Precious you are doing an awesome job helping Mikko find ways to communicate. She’s finally expressing more often that she wants to communicate verbally and that can be so tough when you don’t understand what she’s trying to say. One thing you can do is try saying a word or phrase slowly when you realize what she wants. That way she can hear the words more clearly. I don’t know if that helps with her processing disorders but it seemed to work well with other things you did. You’re right, she is developing so quickly right now! ❤❤❤

Awww Mikko!!! She's doing sooo many new things! I am, over the moon, with joy and excitement for Mikko! And Mama, You are Amazing!! You have shown me so many new ways to handle myself and with the most patience! I've never done that before. Thank you♥️ You are Precious for sho!! And I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you!

She clearly said cocomelon being that you’re her mom how could you not of understood that

She does real good with Dad he doesn't play!!

Soooooo WONDERFUL to see Mikko's progress. Keep up the AWESOME work Mom, Dad & Family. Rooting for You❤❤❤

You need to take time for yourself sometimes and also go out with your husband.

Sounded like she was saying coco melon the TV show for kids

CO Co Melon

My niece is autistic and 31 now …so I know the uphill battle is hard…she also had a brain tumor when she was 5 or 6 I can’t remember…she is verbal and very money driven 😂….now she has epilepsy….very very sad ❤

I get it! I couldn't speak for six months and when ppl can't understand you unless you write/text it is beyond frustrating. Mikko can't write or text yet so it a million times more frustrating. She's getting better everyday and she'll be talking up a storm in a few years

When will she be old enough to get into speech therapy? Just curious.

Yes, I heard CoCo Melon also!😂❤

Man nothing wrong with her...give her what she asks for and be strict on her I have to be extremely strict on mine and she doesn't talk just turned 3 and the crying stops when I say stop ...so then knowing you are in control has a lot to do with it ..her mother spoon fed her ....did everything for her which I believe lead to this late talking and comprehension because she never had to do anything on her own it was all done for her but I'm deff changing that now ..she doesn't really cry or act up ..somtimes but u have to expect that in her late terrible 2s ..😊 god bless

She's not nonverbal at all, its actually insulting to the audience you are trying to reach. Some parents can only wish for their child to have the level of communication of what mikko has. Shes 3, which means she has so much time to develop speach and development. Words have power stop putting the words nonverble over her life! And she was clearly saying cocoa melon in the car. I'm not sure why you were pretending to not understand what she was saying. If it was for content, thats sad!

Speech therapy can help her !!!! Let professionals help her She deserves it

COCO-MELON.

I'm sure you have looked, but my daughter was delayed in her speech. They sent in a referral and it was a year waiting list. I looked up state and county programs that were available and was able to get my daughter on a free program within months. Unfortunately you have to do the work to get assistance and not all doctors know about these programs. Good luck!

Coco melon

I understand shes nonverbal, but shes LEARNING AND GROWING SO MUCH! We are all so proud of you, we love your patience and lovingkindness. Youre doing everything right. Thank you for sharing her with us.

My eldest daughter used to call cheerios Uh oh's.... The little sausages in the can in Spanish.We say sarchicas But my middle daughter called it tuna.... She also called her pacifier salsa. My youngest daughter is a thumbsucker like I was with a blanket and she is autistic.... Your channel has helped a lot in having me understand my daughter. And you explaining how Miko reacts differently To each person around her... My youngest daughter is the same way.She screams way more when her father's home than she does with me ... Yes my little one does a lot of Ecolelia... Her name is magdelena... We call her Maggie.She is my maggie magpie....❤❤❤

I am in my 70's i still have trouble understanding some people because of accent or they speak low, keep it up

I clearly heard "Coco Melon!" lol

She literally said COCO MELON

I'm 20 seconds in and I can swear she said cocomelon.

Precious, you are an amazing mum! And good job to Mikko and everyone in the family! We can see how much effort you are putting in and how much Mikko is growing. Yeee! ❤

I heard her the first time say Cocomelon.

Hi My Curly Top Mikko and Hill Family❤💋🙏🏽

Cocomelon, no? Mikko is about to be a chatterbox. Just give her a few years. She's gonna be on RU-vid spilling tea about ERRRYTHANG!

These kids don’t play about Coco Melon

Aww look at her just stylin and profilin' in her lil sunglasses...omgoshness too frickin cute 🥰and her voice is so gentle and sweet just like mamas ❤❤ God bless your family 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Nikki wanted Coco Melon.🤗

You are true Angel on this earth. I admire you a lot. Greetings from Poland.

The severe open bite seems to not help either

Yep she's saying cocomelon

People need to understand that just because a person vocalizes in a way that sounds like a word or phrase to you, _it doesn't mean they are actually saying that._ And it's a mistake to assume so. Our brains are so good at pattern recognition that we sometimes see patterns where there aren't any or ascribe meaning to something that really isn't intended.

It's good that she is verbal now. She will continue to get better. Peace and Blessings to you and your family!❤

Im hearing Cocomelon too❤

I heard her say coco melon too

My son just turned five Saturday and he is on the Spectrum and non verbal as well. With no speech at all but he communicates to me by taking me to what he wants if he can't reach it or by bringing it to me and pointing etc.. 90% of the time I understand him but there are times I don't know what's wrong. I agree with others on here that when she put both hands together in the car she was saying Coco melon and I took her hands together like that meaning tablet or phone or possibly a Coco melon book..? But she definitely was saying Coco melon 😊 but you know your baby better than me and I'm new here. I thought I'd share my opinion though. And I think you chose the perfect name for your channel. You are great with her❤️👏🏿 you are so patient. Blessing to your family. Much love!! 🙏🏿

Mikko is progressing every day

Yes, I heard coco Melon!

Ypu are a beautiful family, prayers and good vibes. MIKKO have shown me how much my son struggled, he is on spectrum but not severe but has a degree of these struggles. Nikko is a champion as is her family