Agreed! I'm new here and I'm wondering if Gabe ever had any elopement issues? My son Gabriel is a year older and still darts off (tries to) in blink of an eye. Any suggestions are SO appreciated.
Congrats on enjoying watching a parent exploit their disabled kid who clearly doesn't understand why he's being constantly filmed and set up to do these videos 🤣🤣🤣
I am an adult woman on the spectrum. There are sounds that i find soothing. Those sounds are typically in the key of E or tones within that range. I have watch several of Gabe. Fast car is in E. Stevie Nicks’ primary key is Ee. The Christmas song his friend was singing to him was also E. I think that you will easily find even more songs for him to enjoy using this as a search parameter.
❤ I have 2 autistic children and this was so very helpful. My youngest daughter absolutely responds to music and sounds... she is non-verbal too ... just like Gabe. He reminds me so much of my little girl.
C'est vrai que Gabe est un beau garçon, il pourrait peut-être se lancer dans le mannequinat pour des photos, son physique lui permettrait certainement, y avez vous pensé ? Croyez-vous qu'il pourrait le faire ? En tous cas ce serait bien pour lui et plus de personnes pourraient profiter de son beau visage et de son look de modèle 🤔
I was diagnosed with autism when I was 3 and was nonverbal till age 5. Your son definitely is such a wonderful soul. He's very intelligent too. I believe people like him are angels brought here to inspire us and help us be better people. He definitely has a beautiful light that shows brightly.
How is he so captivating?! I swear I hang on his every expression, inflection, movement, etc.! What a beautiful young man and such a beautiful family! God bless you all!
Speech therapist here who works with AAC users! I’ve been following you since the pandemic. Love seeing Gabe communicate verbally/on his device and through non verbal movement! I’m so happy you bring up the concept of “presuming competence” from his spelling sessions. I completely agree and use that when it comes to supporting my students, colleagues and their families ❤
I love him so much! My son is 7 and autistic. He's not completely nonverbal but he is speech delayed. Nothing makes me happier than seeing him doing something he really loves and finds comfort in. Gabe even looks like an older version of my son.
Gabe, watching you out and about enjoying just being out makes me smile. Happy just to be. What a sweet young man. Happy in his own skin. Long island Kathy
Thank you for reminding me that I need to get my son outside. I become so afraid it’ll be elopement or aggression that I hesitate and that’s exactly what he needs. Fresh air, Sunshine. And the freedom to twirl. My son is 15 and on the spectrum. He is very much like Gabe. But ever since he hit puberty, he’s become more aggressive and frustrated. He has hit me and thrown things at me and it prevents me from wanting to take him out for fear that he’ll do that in public and someone will respond In an unwanted way. But I have to think of him first and not worry about people. Thank you. And my son thanks you.
Nicole, so wonderful to hear all the vocalizing! Vowels, humming, rhythm! Such joy! Is this more vocalizing than usual for him? I'm curious what would happen if you play the video and let him see his vocalizing? Is there anyone who will work with the language he uses to help him develop more words? He has a beautiful spirit! Whether he develops language, or communicates totally with the tools available, we continue to pray the best life for Gabe. Thank you, again, for sharing.
My son was diagnosed with Austim when he was 3yrs. From around 3 1/2yrs humming the words was his way of communicating to us. His eye contact wasn't terribly good but one day I saw him looking directly at me when I was speaking to him , I said "Can you see Mummy's mouth opening and closing when I am talking?". Within a couple of days he started saying words, then after a few weeks whole sentences. He knew everything I had been teaching him, (Even though I wasn't sure what he could or couldn't understand). He still finds it hard work in social settings and has meltdowns when things overwhelm him. He found Primary school hard a couple of the teachers had no idea how to work with him, Secondary school, well they were fantastic! They made an effort to ask us about our son regularly, to update how best to teach him. He passed 7 GCSEs and now attends the local college, studying Business Management. We are all so proud of him. I often do wonder though, what if he hadn't looked at me that day and watched my mouth moving. That little window opening opportunity between the two of us is very special to me. EDIT: He was nearly 5ys old when he started saying those first words.
He will communicate with the tools available. My nephew is so nonverbal that, once when I carried a comic book purse and he said, "You like Batman", I almost passed out. I started babbling about superheroes to him, but quickly saw in his eyes that he was gone again. Never heard a word from him since, and he's about to graduate college. The autistic brain is just wired differently.
Good job Gabe and to your moms as well.Im from Saskatchewan Canada and my son Michael and I love your work and we are so proud of you.Mike is 26 with high functioning Aspergers and so glad you express yourself so freely.Kudos to you and moms!!!
I’m autistic but verbal and I’m lot older,I’m 29,but love seeing other autistic people and kids. Much love to you and Gabe from Croatia ❤. I love music too. If you can play to Gabe song : Baby Lasagna - Rim tim tagi dim….wanna know his reaction
I stumbled onto your page somehow and couldn't stop watching. Gabe is so beautiful and such an inspiration. My heart smiles with joy when he smiles and I absolutely love how deeply he looks into your eyes. He's clearly filled with so much love for his mom's. Give him a big hug from a loving new friend from afar! 💜
I love how mom just let him be he’s certainly making more sounds to. I was shopping in the grocery store this evening and this little boy about 10 or 12 grand down one I’ll end up the next and back to his parents and I smiled at the Family. They smelled back, and I asked, where is the fire? And the mom smiled and replied, I know, right? I do believe your channel helped me understand that moment that I could accept that Family or walk on by and let them be invisible.
Gabe is constantly in my prayers. Ever since I found a clip of him by coincidence just going through youtube.. But honestly ever since hes been on my mind. I continually pray his mothers have limitless strength and that he is surrounded by love, peace and harmony all his life. Love ya Gabe❤
It’s great to see Gabe loving the outdoors. Nature seems to be something special to those with sensory needs. I love how he loves sound, movement, even when he might see the world differently with his eyes when he moves his head fast or spins. I love the expression on his face when asked if he’s ready to go. (Not yet mum!😅)
I dont know how or why this channel was recommended but I am absolutely hooked! The more I watch, the more questions I have. However, I am struck by the love and respect you show each other. In the last 48 hours, Ive somehow viewed every video. lol Cant wait to see whats next! Thank you for letting us be part of your journey.
Do people expect Gabe to be able to talk or day words someday,? I do not know anything about autism. Do they get frustrated by not saying words? Gabe is so sweet and shows so much love for u and ur partner and being outside. Hes just s joy. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful child, he’s just not grounded to this earth. That’s ok, I bet you can use other things to grab his attention and heart. Truly he is full of love and light.
I think this is a great video to show people who think being Autistic is a tragedy/so unfortunate for the autistic person. We're not always having meltdowns, put us in the right environment and remove your neurotypical expectations from us and we have a great time!
Gabes amazing. You've both done Gr8 in this life journey. I just retired after 30 years as CEO of a successful Motorsports dealership, I also achieved a private pilot's license in 1982, with over 200 perfect landings, and I'm on the spectrum as well. Discovered 10 yrs ago.Not to brag but I've always known there was something cool and special about me and it was finally revealed and Im quite proud of it, even had t-shirts made up. I was similar to Gabe as a child. From my chair here, I see him going on to do amazing things in his long life ahead. He's probably already helped and influenced thousands of families that are blessed in the same way as you guys are. Raising any child can be occasionally stressful,but when we watch your videos,we here can see/feel the love that the 3 of you have for each other, 4 counting Bailey. Also was wondering how Gabe got his name ? Infact that was supposed to be my name but suddenly got changed last minute to Gregg..lol Please keep doing what you're doing, we very much appreciate all of it. Sincerely Gregg Savage.🙂
Hello Gabe, I'm so glad I found your video's, I have learned that my grandson and you are a lot a like. My grandson is autistic, has blond hair, loves music and also loves to spin or to spin everything he can get to spin and loves to dance . His name is Cyrus Neal and will be 3 on March 16th 2024. You are such a inspiration knowing he to can be a blast to watch grow up to be a fine young man. Best wishes to you and your Mom's 🥰🥰 We are his grandparents Pam & Tammy otherwise known as Papa & Nana to 10 beautiful grandbabies .. 😊😊
@nadlerskid What? Why are you sorry? People with autism, even ones that have issues with verbal communication like Gabe can have wonderful lives. Not "in spite" of their autism. You seem to think that if someone is non neurotypical, thats a bad thing and they "hopefully" will have a good life "in spite of" being different. Get out of here with that.
@childofcascadia I wasn't talking about being different as in having different favorite colors or whatever. I was talking about being different as in having a disability vs not having a disability.
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Do you ladies ever just let him be? No filming or talking?
I meant to make the same comment, but then I saw yours. Surely he could do with a little peace and quiet. However, we have to defer to the judgement of his mothers.
How crazy, my 12 year old Gabe also has 2 moms and is autistic. But, he falls on an interesting part of the spectrum because he is verbal, has a very high IQ, learns to play instruments immediately after they are put in his hands, but struggles with major sensory overload and interacting with others.
I think that this boy does not feel good while you filming him. Sometimes I think that he feels confused. I like him very much and I wish him luck all of my heart.
I bet if you gave him a microphone and background music that Gabe will sing. It seems he is trying to sing but no backup music. He definately has rythem 🎶🎤🎶
Gabe is such a sweet boy! Is he aware of that you share his life with the entire world and what does he think about the lack of privacy, do you think? Is it a danger that when you two moms claim you can read his mind, you are actually holding him back? Gabe has really no use for words or communication if he is met with mind readers, has he? What happens when you two die, who will understand him then? Have you tried alternative ways of communication, like signs or singing simple words? There are a lot of different ways to communicate. Gabe’s really close up eye contact with certain people, is that something you encouraged him to do, and how will his surroundings react to this kind of interaction when he becomes a huge tall man doing it to small children? You know what it is about and people close to him know it too, but he will eventually have a life when you are not around him 24/7 and this behavior can freak people out as he crosses the most intimate boundaries when he is in your face. Where do you see the future Gabe? What is he doing and where is he living? I wish you all the best, I hope Gabe continues to enjoy music and dance (have you tried giving him a musical instrument?) but also that you let him try out many other things, which I am sure you will. Gabe, you rock!!
Do you put a nametag or medical bracelet on your son? We use dog tags, but it's still a bit scary, especially with a lot of snow. Have you found any great way to deal with medical issues, such as difficulty in registering/expressing pain? Cheers!
Algorithm just brought me to this video. My teen son is also non verbal autistic. I see you posted videos from Montauk, just curios if Gabe is a fellow long islander.
