The Big Reveal! Our autistic and nonverbal son sees what Santa brought for Christmas! 

I 2nd that!! My daughter has a 7yr old boy with autism. Patience is key. Bless those kids and their families!!

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Stop correcting others. Addison was commenting on one mother only because there's only one mother with him in the video (with his other mom behind the camera). Geez.

@@RunninUpThatHillh Sounds like being reminded there's two mothers upsets you. and for the record, any parent who is putting their minor (especially disabled) child onto the internet to make money off of their kids for "awareness" aren't really that great of parents. Children are entitled to privacy. Children are entitled to not having their lives put onto the internet for strangers to see. That goes especially double for children who cannot understand the implications and realities of putting your life out onto the internet.

Hi Sherry, I’m 48 and know what you mean. My parents took me to be evaluated in the 70’s and they were told 1) I was a girl so I couldn’t have ADD (no H back then yet) … and 2) I spoke so I couldn’t be on the spectrum. Even though my main form of communication was drawing, because I spoke at home (never in public though) I was ruled out. It’s great that things have advanced to where they are now. My son is on the spectrum and had selective mutism but with countless hours of therapy since the age of 4 (he’s 13 now) he has made huge progress. They didn’t offer anything close to what they do now when we were kids. I just stumbled upon this video and I fell in love with this momma and Gabe. You can literally feel the love and support in this short clip! Happy New Year!

Does your son Gabe use an electronic device to speak for him?

I was diagnosed with ADHD and Aspergers at a young age. I guess my aunt is who noticed it then doc appointments. I use to have melt downs and always been limited on friends. So my school days I was mostly a loner cuz I was weird and different to everyone and would just ignore mem or shrug me off. So I'd assume I was disliked and sat alone quietly allot unless had a group alike to me to chill with otherwise.. :/ Only my Junior and Senior years of high school I slowly started to make friends but still often was alone at lunch and after school. Only had 1 real relationship during school days. Which was just a part of my Senior year.. Mostly just got more a bit more mature by my last 1 and 2 years and was able to talk to just few more people maybe. I'm not good socializing with people unless there is a focused topic and someone that ain't annoyed of rambles. Otherwise I just alone. I even won't go to anime cons or big things alone even when my sister was going as she hated me being around even with my anxieties to be alone. I just know if I were ever single and to try and get out there.. I'd have to have legal rights to bring a companion pet even larger places like cons, not be charged to fly or travel with my cats. (my choice of self trained companion are my cats over my dogs. 1 Gets anxieties himself while younger is just a hyper bean that's not had chance to meet as many dogs to know how to interact calmly and quietly or not at all. I can stay calmer with my cats and stress easily with dogs. It also helps me interact with others more and feel more special cuz I'm able to train cats to handle going almost anywhere with me that I can bring them.) Sometimes feel like my only good life skills is art and training cats and nothing else extra special other than maybe good with kids but ain't a parent yet.

me too. thank you for speaking. i am 55. not so supportive family, but am ok! Happy New Year!

You are wrong. Non verbal is absolutely related to severe cognitive impairment!!!

All you tube mummies are real mums and those who take care of themselves good for them!

@@aprilfisher4947 The RU-vid comment section might not be the right place for you. This is where everyone gets to say what they want regardless of if you agree or not.

@@januarybaby and they’re allowed to reply, that’s the point as well.

@@emily3 looks like RU-vid is tough for you too.

@@januarybaby you’re the only one crying about people replying 💀

Bless you and those that work with these children. The patience and love you give to them is appreciated more than you know. My Grandson loves his Miss Mia. Thank You.

@@barbrice721 Awwww! And I always thank the families for trusting me with their precious children! It's an honor!

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Talking about autism and stairs: At home I only walk up the stairs like normal people when I'm trying to be quiet when going to bed while my parents are already in bed or when I am carying something big or heavy. But in any other case I will run up our 12 step stairs only placing my feet on the even steps (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 aka the floor).

A Beautiful Boy and wonderful video.

What was it that kept you nonverbal and why did it change at some point?

@@tommyreusse3858 lots of therapy helped me. Music therapy helped me the most.

@@balthasardenner5216 there’s actually a lady who is autistic. She’s in her 20’s, nonverbal and is a very famous author :) she has written a few books so far, and is incredible with her words. I’m not exactly sure how to explain it . I could read and write before I could vocally say my words.

So wonderful to hear your perspective. My son is 6 and semi verbal. I also appreciate when people talk to him like a kindergartner and not a baby. Maybe he’ll be fully verbal some day, maybe not (that’s okay, too) but he’s still a “big boy” and deserves to be treated like one. ❤

@@googleuser4530 could be a variety of things. Some people are physically unable. Sometimes it's neurological (like apraxia of speech). Sometimes it's developmental, though it can be hard to tell how much non-verbal people have going on in their minds if they can't express themselves. There are also disorders like selective mutism but even then they want to speak, they just are blocked. There are some people who prefer using technology rather than speech for communication but in this case they can speak but prefer not to. Non-verbal generally means unable to speak (or with very limited speech/verbal language capacity).

I can’t speak for this family, but my son gets a combination of happy/excited/overwhelmed around Christmas. He looks forward to the festive decorations and music, etc, but the change in regular activities can bring on more outbursts. He handles it a little better each year.

arent you autistic yourself? a lot of people are! you may be more familiar with it then you think

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A Hug for You. 💕 So sorry for your loss.

May the light and love you send return to you from everywhere, many times over to hold you in comfort in the face of your loss.

To all you who share my sorrow know that he is now whole . He helped me become a better more understanding and compassionate person. Bless all of you. Thanku

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Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Thank you so much!!

I think stopping putting him on the spot with presents to unwrap is a good idea. He's obviously not going to enjoy or respond in a happy way. Maybe just place a new item in his living space occasionally for him to later discover and possibly pick up, when and if he feels like it?