Beautiful video. My son has Aspergers. I have put so much energy in trying to fix him, that I sometimes forget that I need to appreciate him for the beautiful little person he already is. Your video and some of the comments from other moms reminded me of that.
At 1:50 I nearly fell off my chair. Other than the teeth, I looked just like that boy when I was a boy. I have a photo that you would say is exactly the same except I had bigger front teeth.
Hope he doesn't end up looking like I do now - hint: don't give him as much food as I had!
i'm 50, aspergers, very handsome all my life, very clearly aspergers, it's fucked, nobody understands you, i'm isolated though famous in my career, google das goravani, still today, in society, we're screwed, nobody gets us, i'm severe enough to where it's noticeable in public, so i'm a retard, period, to everyone, though i'm a genius, suicide waits at the tood with optimism, 51 comes close, i suffer, i keep giving to the world, i'm famous in hindu thought / astrology worldwide, das goravani
My son has aspergers as well he was diagnosed at four and is now eight, i agree with alot of the moms it takes alot of time and patience for a child to progress my son now talks and walks normally however still has the obsessive tendencies and sensory issues as well. God has made my child perfect to me and I wouldnt change it for the world, i have become a better person because of him.
i have aspergers syndrome n its hard livng with it sense bullies target me i will forever question myself on y they do this but they do n its sad that they're too blind to see wat the''re doing to me on the inside :'( this video has sum of the most adoring faces i've ever seen
absolutely beautiful. my son was recently diagnosed, before that i barely knew what autism was... my son is 3, few words, very violent behavior towards others and himself, easily frustrated, standoffish and not close to being potty trained. He is starting with therapy now and all the kind words from other parents has made this journey just a tad bit easier. With his father being in Iraq, those kind words really do warm the heart. All my love to everyone helping put the puzzle together <3<3<3<3<3
my brother who passed away at 19 was on the low end of the spectrum - only ever spoke a few words - needed assistance with the bathroom (never went #2 in the toliet!) had extremely violent outburst and obsessive compulsive behavior (took more than 6 baths a day and always wanted to go on never-ending car rides) I am always frustrated when I mostly see the picture being painted of autism is truly what is called aspergers - to this day I do not feel that a true picture is being painted of autism
I know what you are saying. My son does have some asperger tendencies NOW, being high on the spectrum. He once was like your brother. Low on the spectrum. Very few words, violent outbursts, Took 4 years to fully potty train. He had obsessive behaviors. He has come a long way to the well adjusted sweet person he is. I quit my job and spent every moment of every day to help him turn these behaviors around. Why do some kids make great progress while others do not? I am so very sorry for your loss.
This is a wonderful tribute. Autism is scary when first diagnosed, but it can go in two directions(low to high). It is hard to say it is a horrible disorder, when at the same time it is extremely helpful. I am definitely adding this to my playlist about autism(you're video number 21).
I am sometimes perplexed at people who think because the child is cute it doesn't have autism. How a child with autism is suppose to look like? All of these kids looked like any other kids, no difference, they don't look like monsters. They are all same and beautiful in the eyes of God. God blessed them all, specially my little Andy who is impacted by his autism.
I know people tell me all the time, "You would never know there was something wrong with him!" I'm like, what, is he supposed to have a third arm or sumthing? Damn dumb ass people..no, not dumb, just ignorant. I have to admit, I use to say to myself, he's too cute to be autistic, Ayden can't be... not that I thought that he would grow another set of eyes or sumthing... I think I just didn't think it could happen to me... but it did, and I think I love him even more now that I know he's autistic.
* tears * I am a mom of 4 ASD kids ... I'm starting a website to help parents in my school district fight for the kids rights... I'm going to include your video on the site.
Thank you it warms me to know that my cafemom friends would surrender thiere photos for this. True treasures these children are. I know first hand since I am raising my 18 yr old brother with autisum and my daughter was diagnosed at 18 mths. Thank you so very much!
Is it in the eyes? Look, and remember back... Is it something we have always shared thoughout generations, with friends, with relatives, in ourselves...and never YET questioned? Perhaps never asked for an explanation? That look is a look we all know. We have ALL seen it. We all are there. It is nothing new...At least since I was a kid...We are only now asking for reasons...
I understand what you are saying. Yet, I have come to a point in my son's life, that I no longer ask for a reason. Only acceptance.
For if he was no longer on the autism spectrum, if someone could make it just go away. Then that would mean a part of my son would be lost forever too. I am not willing to part with any of his heart, personality, soul, life. For that is him. I couldn't ask for a more perfect child even if the outside world has a different view than I on what perfect is.
Beautiful video. My son has Aspergers. I have put so much energy in trying to fix him, that I sometimes forget that I need to appreciate him for the beautiful little person he already is. Your video and some of the comments from other moms reminded me of that.
ajoahmarie 1 month ago
At 1:50 I nearly fell off my chair. Other than the teeth, I looked just like that boy when I was a boy. I have a photo that you would say is exactly the same except I had bigger front teeth.
Hope he doesn't end up looking like I do now - hint: don't give him as much food as I had!
usenetposts 6 months ago
i'm 50, aspergers, very handsome all my life, very clearly aspergers, it's fucked, nobody understands you, i'm isolated though famous in my career, google das goravani, still today, in society, we're screwed, nobody gets us, i'm severe enough to where it's noticeable in public, so i'm a retard, period, to everyone, though i'm a genius, suicide waits at the tood with optimism, 51 comes close, i suffer, i keep giving to the world, i'm famous in hindu thought / astrology worldwide, das goravani
DasGoravani 9 months ago
My son has aspergers as well he was diagnosed at four and is now eight, i agree with alot of the moms it takes alot of time and patience for a child to progress my son now talks and walks normally however still has the obsessive tendencies and sensory issues as well. God has made my child perfect to me and I wouldnt change it for the world, i have become a better person because of him.
ameier1982 11 months ago
i have aspergers syndrome n its hard livng with it sense bullies target me i will forever question myself on y they do this but they do n its sad that they're too blind to see wat the''re doing to me on the inside :'( this video has sum of the most adoring faces i've ever seen
echothechipette1 1 year ago
2:40 BEARS BABY!!!! My little princess is on the spectrum as well. She is the light of my life. And she's a Bears fan too : )
trishaj1987 1 year ago
absolutely beautiful. my son was recently diagnosed, before that i barely knew what autism was... my son is 3, few words, very violent behavior towards others and himself, easily frustrated, standoffish and not close to being potty trained. He is starting with therapy now and all the kind words from other parents has made this journey just a tad bit easier. With his father being in Iraq, those kind words really do warm the heart. All my love to everyone helping put the puzzle together <3<3<3<3<3
RedHeadedFury06 1 year ago
my brother who passed away at 19 was on the low end of the spectrum - only ever spoke a few words - needed assistance with the bathroom (never went #2 in the toliet!) had extremely violent outburst and obsessive compulsive behavior (took more than 6 baths a day and always wanted to go on never-ending car rides) I am always frustrated when I mostly see the picture being painted of autism is truly what is called aspergers - to this day I do not feel that a true picture is being painted of autism
letballstyle 2 years ago 3
I know what you are saying. My son does have some asperger tendencies NOW, being high on the spectrum. He once was like your brother. Low on the spectrum. Very few words, violent outbursts, Took 4 years to fully potty train. He had obsessive behaviors. He has come a long way to the well adjusted sweet person he is. I quit my job and spent every moment of every day to help him turn these behaviors around. Why do some kids make great progress while others do not? I am so very sorry for your loss.
IrishCelticFaerie 2 years ago
I wish I knew...Thank you for your response - I wish you and your family the best - Sincerely Lisa
letballstyle 2 years ago
amazing, all the children are absolutely gorgeous...and the song too...it all very nearly made me cry.
ruthcov12, yes he is a hero
lillysnana ~ you must be soooo proud.
i am proud of him and don't even know him. xxxx
from a mum to a son with hydrocephalus
uptonwho 2 years ago
This is a great video
futurepsychiatrist 2 years ago
My boyfriend Andrew Hoffman has autism.
birds16ful 2 years ago
This is a wonderful tribute. Autism is scary when first diagnosed, but it can go in two directions(low to high). It is hard to say it is a horrible disorder, when at the same time it is extremely helpful. I am definitely adding this to my playlist about autism(you're video number 21).
futurepsychiatrist 2 years ago
good video i have asperger good song
kiddlyjesus3000 2 years ago
I baby sit a boy that is 11 years old and has autism.
I love this kid like my own son.
gabriella1012 2 years ago
I am sometimes perplexed at people who think because the child is cute it doesn't have autism. How a child with autism is suppose to look like? All of these kids looked like any other kids, no difference, they don't look like monsters. They are all same and beautiful in the eyes of God. God blessed them all, specially my little Andy who is impacted by his autism.
waarce 2 years ago 4
I know people tell me all the time, "You would never know there was something wrong with him!" I'm like, what, is he supposed to have a third arm or sumthing? Damn dumb ass people..no, not dumb, just ignorant. I have to admit, I use to say to myself, he's too cute to be autistic, Ayden can't be... not that I thought that he would grow another set of eyes or sumthing... I think I just didn't think it could happen to me... but it did, and I think I love him even more now that I know he's autistic.
Anayden 2 years ago
* tears * I am a mom of 4 ASD kids ... I'm starting a website to help parents in my school district fight for the kids rights... I'm going to include your video on the site.
((((((((( Hugs ))))))))) to you and your family.
DeMerchantFamily 3 years ago
Thank you it warms me to know that my cafemom friends would surrender thiere photos for this. True treasures these children are. I know first hand since I am raising my 18 yr old brother with autisum and my daughter was diagnosed at 18 mths. Thank you so very much!
punkmomto3 3 years ago
Is it in the eyes? Look, and remember back... Is it something we have always shared thoughout generations, with friends, with relatives, in ourselves...and never YET questioned? Perhaps never asked for an explanation? That look is a look we all know. We have ALL seen it. We all are there. It is nothing new...At least since I was a kid...We are only now asking for reasons...
suburbansusie8 3 years ago 2
I understand what you are saying. Yet, I have come to a point in my son's life, that I no longer ask for a reason. Only acceptance.
For if he was no longer on the autism spectrum, if someone could make it just go away. Then that would mean a part of my son would be lost forever too. I am not willing to part with any of his heart, personality, soul, life. For that is him. I couldn't ask for a more perfect child even if the outside world has a different view than I on what perfect is.
IrishCelticFaerie 3 years ago 2
There are tears...
uNeil4me 3 years ago
Well that brought tears to my eyes. That's my nephew John recieving his diploma. He is a hero! TY Ruth
ruthcov12 3 years ago
That was when I started crying.
clumsy0ninja 3 years ago
My Autistic baby is the one who is graduating...my heart is full
lillysnana 3 years ago
that is so sweet think you whoever made this my brother is autistic and he just brings joy and a warmness to my heart
jobug1229 4 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this...It touched my heart so. My son year old son with autism loved it too. Thanks again!
amanda81374 4 years ago
aww i agree a delightful five minutes
usaswmmng 4 years ago
a delightful five minutes, just right for the posautive youtube group and its /kids subgroup, many thanks!
dinahkcm 4 years ago
so sweet i love it
misscutiepine 4 years ago