Autism - My Perspective

[rebar351]

I could not agree more with u my best friend has autism and I wish more people could see this video :)

[kmbjornstad]

I'm an autistic woman and I just wanted to let you know that hearing more parents embracing neurodiversity makes me far less afraid for the fate of younger autistic people. Thank you, and your daughter is adorable. Also, I do a similar happy dance to that.

[kmbjornstad]

I'm an autistic woman and I just wanted to let you know that hearing more parents embracing neurodiversity makes me far less afraid for the fate of younger autistic people. Thank you, and your daughter is adorable. Also, I do a similar happy dance to that.

[slyndsley79]

Where did you find the definition at 1:39? I LOVE IT!!!

[turtlenurse]

I completely share your perspective!!!! Great video! Awareness and acceptance is the key!! My boy has ASD and despite the ups and downs, I wouldn't change a thing about him!!!! He has taught us to appreciate the small things in life....he truly is a blessing.

[pippadanielle]

My two year old is smiley and happy but he shows lots of signs of autism, im really confused because some people say that children who have autism cannot smile and give eye contact and then others say they know children who give eye contact and smile who are on the spectrum. Its so hard, watching your child, knowing theres is something wrong and not knowing what it is. x

[gurl8111]

i want a serious help i'm doing a project about autism kids and i need help . i want an introduction for this subject soooooooon :S:S can any one help me :) please :D 

[SweetNsexyUK]

thank you for posting this.. i needed to hear this :)

[becksoli88]

thank you, i needed this :)

[RBASSMD8]

very high functioning, brilliant and talented. Not to sound completely egotistic. I am now 15 and I go to Walter Johnson, one of the best schools in the country and I have many friends and pals. I just thought I would share my story of success so people could see that some autism symptoms could be overcame.

[turtlenurse]

@RBASSMD8 as a parent with a HF boy, I worry that he'll be able to "fit in" as he gets older. I love hearing stories like yours, it puts my worries at ease.....THANKS!!!!

[nisteven]

@turtlenurse If it helps I have Autism as well, and I am a HF.

I started to talk at age 7, and I was put down as a IQ of 54. So basically retarded, and yes I had a really hard childhood.

However at age 12 a government I.Q. test showed me with a I.Q. of 147.

Ended up going to government school of science and mathematics in the USA, which is in the top 5 best high schools of the country.

Now I am 21 years old, and in college.

I am still bad with people, but I do have a close friend.

[RBASSMD8]

@7lama8 I have to thank you for this video. I feel the same way as Maxelo34 does about autism. Those with autism can have intervention at a young age and when treated, they are usually intelligent and quirky. I myself have autism. When I was 2 1/2 my mother diagnosed me with autism, and when I was 4, I was officially diagnosed with autism and mental retardation (because I had no language or understanding of it). After years of therapy, I can speak, I have a really wide vocabulary, and I am ...

[samanthaeh10ify]

I am reasearching for a digital story I am makeing for a class... all the vidieos I was watching were so bleak... thank you for makeing my day bright.. and thank you for loveing your beautiful litttle girl

[ikbenbohdi]

Its a disability live with it, dont make up excuses to think its Good to have it couse if you could choose your child not to have autism you'd defenetly do it... you'd say no now but if you seriously had the choice you would, prove me wrong. not by this sentimental crap since you dont even know what "Love" is, and dont come up with the crap of saying "I cant describe it but i love him" and even if you would know how to describe it there is proof of that you can only love someone for 2 months.

[aspie101]

To cure an autistic is to take away their positive personality. That would be the same as forcing a blind man to give up the unique way that he sees the world just because those around him want him to see even though the choice is not theirs to make.

[JohannaGotTalent41]

such a sweet little girl she is an angel

[Yetti0]

My perspective as an AS woman and a mother is that any mother who claims her child was stolen or kidnapped by autism ...she wants attention for herself... the AS child is a conduit for it... Muchhausen by Proxy.

[Bekkiblueeyes]

You obviously aint watched the full video love, this is a parent who obviously cares for her child, watch the second half and you'll see.

[Yetti0]

I am not referring to the author of the video but those who adhere to what she was referrring at the beginning.. I have shared this video with love to many sites :)

[projectautism]

Brilliant, Brilliant......what if Autism is simply Potential? What an amazing Mum you must be.....fantastic...and thank you.

[harrysmum79]

Oh thank you thank you thank you for sharing this video. My son has autism and I find him the funniest person ive ever met. so does everyone else, they never forget him!!! This reminded me of the positive on one of my darker days. Thank you so much!!!

[aspergerchild]

Thanks for sharing your positive perspective of Autism. It helps to remind others that we love our children too. Thanks.

[impishautumn]

I love your views and attitude towards autism! My 8 year old son has Autism and is the light of my life. Again absolutely loved this video!

[aqscore2003]

@impishautumn I am a father of a 3'year old autistic son and have the same view before watching this video. Andre is happy and smart, he will never be blamed for all the stupid things others have made with this world. On the contrary, "they" came to this world to balance and make public what is wrong. Is my gift is a hero.

[robboandtee]

What a wonderful attitude, i think that you really must look at the joy and love that an autistic child brings, i some times wish my other kids had dusty's loving qualities!

[kev1nphoen1x]

I work for the National autistic Society Manchester England UK.

What a fantastic video this is Gave me Goose Bumps..

I have been working with people with Autism for 10 years now and have never Found them Dull.. chalenging and Wonderful

GodBless Autism...

Music speaks when words fall down

[clarinetstar14]

your little girl is beautiful

[tmventresca]

I am trying to get a group going in my area. The aspect of it is thinking differently and co existing rather that curing and depicting it as a bad horrible thing. can I have your permission to use this video on my website?

[johnellew]

Thank you! I really needed that. As a mother with two of my three boys on the spectrum, it can be really hard to keep a positive attitude sometimes. Especially days like today, which we had to spend the christmas money we'd saved all year to replace the toilet, yet again. (lol, things look cool spinning down the drain!?!) Anyways, great video!

[Chillzer05]

I completely agree with your perspective. I have a three year old son Preston whom is autistic....he lights up my world and brings a whole new meaning to being a parent!!! She is beautiful and unique hold on to that!!! They need us to believe in them...that helps them to strive and belive in themselves

[XjayseeX]

i think im autistic i have not left the house in over a year im afriad of people and just want to hide away i get depressed and feel suicidal i want to go out with freinds from school and be normal not sit in my house all day ( im 17 now )

[wvusweetp87]

That is absolutely not autism. It doesn't sound like you really know what autism is. If anything, you could possibly be clinically depressed and should seek a doctor, but you definitely don't have autism...

[lspaghetti7]

This is my all-time favorite thing on youtube!! i teach kids with autism and I love them so much. I cannot imagine all that parents feel after watching this :)

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[janielovesjack]

:>) Such a positive message..i teach students with autism and feel like they are the coolest, most awesome people I know!

[1kristenblake1]

YEAH! Thank you! My son was recently diagnosed, and I couldn't agree with you more.

[ebonymom23]

RIGHT ON!!!! My son is a blessing just like your daughter and I would not change him for anything else in the world:)

[adrishelton]

Bravo!!!

Im so agree with you...

Im on your side ^^

[obsidianshaunna]

thank you,, you feel the same way i do for your daughter as i do for my son... joy... i get so tired of hearing : oh im sorry : when people find out that you have a child w. autism... all 3 of my boys are considered disabled... my youngest is autistic and my other 2 are ad/hd--- bipolar... so i have my hands fun... but they bring me joy everyday... they are my angels sent from up above... any thanks for the positive perspective on autism... maybe one of these days others will feel the same way

[Criss498]

i am a clinical tutor and i give ABA therapy to children with Autism, and i love your video and your intake on what autism is to you. i know that many parents view autism as a tragedy, but the tragedy-in my opinion-is not realizing what a wonderful UNIQUE child they have...

[aimz54]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the best video i have every seen....im a disability carer and some of the stories you here makes you weep ...but this video proves that its all worth it at the end of the day ...THANK YOU!!!!!

[coketachula1985]

this video make me cry a have my son wtih autism.. god bless u

[bellcam7]

Thank you. My son is 6 and has Autism.

I have smiled every day since he was born, he has been a wonderful blessing.

My son is funny, clever, kind, and much more. Autism does not take away the soul of a child, people who don't understand or care do.

[dynistys]

05/19/09 You are so right about the 2 different outlooks on autism. Yours is the preferable. Your video is wonderful. Thank you for your work and sharing. I hope you don't close your account like Autrinka did. She had wonderful videos as well...I was very disappointed when I went to share her video with my daughter, and it was no longer available. Now I will share yours. Thank you again,.

[mimiluvsherboys]

i love my autistic 11 year old and he has made me a better person i love him even more with everyday

[drgonzoswife]

P.S. Love the video! Your daughter is beautiful and her smiles are wonderful.

[drgonzoswife]

My six year old son has Autism and the only tragedy I see in our lives is the lack of health care and understanding from the government and ignorance of other people who judge without giving him a chance.

I would love scientists to find a cure but I would never give it to my son. I choose to accept him as God gave him to me and to do the best that I can to ensure his happiness in this world. However I would not look down on someone that wanted a cure, to each his own. I have love for all.

[gamiezion]

i am glad for people like you, you are the ones that give us hope for the human race :)

[drgonzoswife]

One of the best compliments I've ever received. Thank you so much. :)

[Ayubala]

this is the best video i have seen bout autism ,my little girl has autism and wonderful that i'm not the only parent out there that dosen't think that autism is as bad as so many people make it out to be and that it hasn't stolen my child

[worldpeaz]

Beautiful!!!

[Pokemon978IsBackOn]

Stupid freak

[sagitree]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[skaterkidz7]

My problem when i was young was crying, wasn't temper tantrums although i had a couple of those extreme ones because when you're mad in the Aspie world, you want to break something but can't because they're valuable, so you stomp and scream. But because of Autism i feel more driven to get things done faster, i am not in the 'teen' scene so i spend more time studying then partying, i have a nack for the artistic world, and i have extreme patients because my parents did when i was little.

[AspergerWomen]

Autism saved my life. Yvonne AWA Executive Director and Aspie of 57 yrs. I personally love being an Aspie.

[zodiacgirl33]

Thank you for posting....my son is 3 and was diagnosed with Autism almost a year ago...im not saying it has been easy, but i wouldnt trade him for the world...he is such a joy to me and his father...gives us both a reason to smile everyday :) I love u my little meijo!!!!

[divinalatina4u]

When my son was between 2-4 years old he became mute from Autism. It was difficult for him to communicate his wants and needs. During that time yes he did have times when he will get frustrated and scream. It was his only way to communicate. Now that he talks he is much better behaved. Talking made all the difference in his behavior because he can communicate with me. It breaks my heart to see other children with Autism that cannot speak.

[barrelstuffer]

i know someone who is autistic and i like to punch him in the face everyday

[astrolifter]

Yeah, I think many people use the disguise of "Autism" as an excuse for why their children act like spoiled brats.

[u24u2bu]

Wake up Man, not a cool thing to say.

[cozmok8]

this video was very beautifully done.

[loarle]

she's a cutie, you are very blessed =]

[richenda33]

I have a 5 year old daughter with autism and she makes us so happy.she is all the things you said and so much more.Your video made me smile and also said how i feel when others always look on it as gloomy.Thankyou

[childrenautism]

Very beautiful child!!!

[astrolifter]

What's beautiful about a child rolling on the floor throwing a fit?!

[EuphoricPancakes]

Do you think that's all they do? Do you think you never did that when you were young? Have you never seen someone with autism happy? Those with autism are even some of those most brilliant people out there! They are amazing people.

[angelmunky]

WONDERFUL video!!!!! Your daughter is beautiful. My 5 year old grandson has autism and is the greatest!!!! He feels my life with so much joy, he's a blessing.

[divinalatina4u]

My son has autism and he is the most loving and caring person in this whole world. I admire him for who he is. He is my hero....

[astrolifter]

He doesn't throw temper tantrums does he?

[Leanne291]

very well said - we do choose our perspective

[ghomeshilover23]

Hi!

I have AS and just love this video!

[AcidRain64]

This put a smile in my face :-)

[AAVista]

Silly... energetic... full of laughter... full of soul... very nice!

[lalalandgirl1]

right on! As a mother of an 8 yo autistic boy, I totally agree. I am glad my son has autism. these people are just too high on the intellectiual plane and it is hard to come down to our level. Thats all. Who are we to label whats "normal"? My son may be behind on some things, but he is a brilliant, wonderful child who loves life. Yes it is hard sometimes, but the good weighs out the bad. I wouldnt change him for the world, or even a "cure"

[hamzahgeek]

for me it depends on the persons thats autistic.

[mad52]

I have HFAS and I just want to say thank you so much for putting such light on Autism and showing people that it is not the end of the world. At first my Autism really put me out of whack but now that I am an adult I have learned how to overcome this disorder and make the best of what my life should be. I believe my Lord, Jesus Christ gave me this disorder to learn and get stronger; not to pull me back in life.

[allisonkaletch]

I just want to thank you so much! You will never know how much your video has helped m see my daughter in a different perspective. I love all of my children so much, but I did think that that diagnosis was the end of the begining for us. You have showed me that is not true. Thank you again

[tbumpster]

Beautiful. Wonderful music choices, too. =)

[anitaj1976]

Thank you thank you thank you...... I have 2 beautiful, clever, different, sensitive, trusting, caring and individual autistic daughters........ I loved this clip and I am passing it on to all my friends to watch and see ..........................

[cyechout1959]

I'm in hell right now because I have autism! Hell Hell! Can't those kids stop shrieking?! I'm not like that! I am signature. :,(

[Anjuzo]

I liked your video very much. My son is almost 5 and my daughter is 3 and they are both autistic and believe it of not, they are, too, full of soul. There are some bad times (like the ones you show on your video) but it must not be the important stuff that stick to us. Your daughter is really gorgous. Keep up the good work!!

[EffieReal]

Why are so many treating each other so harshly on this subject? Everyone's perspective on what it's like to live with Autism is TRUE. It is, obviously, different as Autism itself is different for everyone. One mother shouldn't judge another for their perspective. Also, I seriously doubt the moments of negativity supersede the love and acceptance that a parent has for a child. It is very insensitive to tell a mother that she has a bad perspective on her child just because she says, "I'm hurting."

[wiscsuzski]

I might agree with you if the negativity weren't so pervasive. It is a daily pounding on a child's self esteem to say, you need fixing at all costs. You are not really my child, but some soulless changeling, and I will fight the disorder that took the child that would have pleased me as this monster you are never will.

[Cbirch100]

Hi My six year old has Aspergers and I loved this, especially the jumping up and down at the end it was and the laughing it really made me smile. thanks

[jaishasmom]

My 6 year old has aspergers and I agree with you. It does NOT define who she is. I would not change one thing about her, she is amazing! Thanks for the awesome video!!!!

[tnatlo]

I agree with you. My 6 year old has Autism and as I read your perspective out loud he smiled.

[maxleo34]

sorry, ran out of chars to keep commenting

people say that kids with autism have problems at school and socially, but will they have ABSOLUTELY NO childhood porblems without autism?

autism does cause problems, but life is full of problems anyway, and if discovered early, those problems can be prepared for, and wen they have been conquered, the autistic can come out a very happy, and usually intelligent person

anyway, GREAT VID

WE'RE HERE TO STAY

NO CURE

DIFFERENCE NOT DISEASE!

[petchharrison]

@maxleo34 well i am an aspie i am 48 do i feel sorry for myself,no i dont its a problem for others not me,so i dont see whats wrong,when i tried to act like an NT as a child i fucked my life up. well i act like me now so wake up world here i com..jeff

[maxleo34]

i have Aspergers Syndrome, which is basically autism, and i TOTALLY AGREE WITH you

Autism is part of who someone is, it defines them as much as skin colour and facial features

if the 'curebie' parents cure (spits angrily) their childs autism, then they won;t be their kids anymore!

if they try to prevent autism, then they will be effectivelt committting genocide on a form of human bengs, and on a great culture!

[notmypres22]

autism is a fancy word for smart retards.

[professorfontana]

Thats disturbingly true!

[rawritsxshelbii]

This is completely not true. I cannot fathom the type of human who would say such a thing about a wonderful outlook on such a beautiful child. I'm very disappointed with this comment.

You surely cannot be perfect, so I suggest shutting the hell up.

[483115]

It's a dam shame there are not more parents like you! Good vid!

[723j32]

some blame vaccine this is not good because if you scare people from vaccines you are creating a worse problem so be careful what you say.. for a cure it can be done the brain cells have to rengenerate and it takes some quantum science to understand this.

[mimi2boys]

Same feeling here! No tragedy, no pity, no sadness...

Having kids is hard and I don't think I have it harder than others, it's different, but not "harder"...

It's with this great perspective that our kids will bring greatness to this society that is not always happy to include them!

Congrats!

[deedeegiggles]

I commend you on making this!! I think a good parent of an autistic child sucks it up and stops whining and telling sob stories every chance they can get. There are times when my daughter is out and no one bats an eye at her "weird" behaviors. If you don't draw attention to it then it won't be that big of a deal.

I agree with everything you said in the video's description. Thanks for being another great Autism parent.

[cinderannie]

Thank you for this. I get so sick of the "autism is evil" hype... especially as sister to a 16-year-old autistic brother who is phenomenally creative, incredibly intelligent, and amazingly loving. Nobody stole him. He's my brother, and this is who he is. And if someone says autism is a disease, he flat-out contradicts it. Not to say there aren't difficulties... but autism is no fatal illness, that's for sure!

[markkremser]

You have a beautiful daughter. She reminds me of my boy, Connor, who you can learn more about by doing a search for "Connor Kremser" or "autism angel." I agree with your perspective. Its comforting to know that other parents are out there who love their special children as much as we do. Good luck.

[blessedmum]

I loved this piece ..i have a son with autism and its like you made this video for me ...just wonderful xxx

[blessedmum]

I loved this piece ..i have a son with autism and its like you made this video for me ...just wonderful xxx

[MalfoyFemDom]

Rock on!

Love from an Asperger's gal.

[LWILLIAMO]

im sure people think i should act differantly about my son. i love him beond words he is autistic and thats what makes him the beautifull addorable ,funny ,intelligent full of energy little 4 year old.WHO would want to cure that? not me thats for sure . Thank you for your video your daughter is wonderfull

[kimlilly07]

As a single mom with an autistic little boy, I need as much positive perspective in my daily life. It is mostly wonderful but there are times the sadness... This little video was just lovely. Thank you.

[texastardis]

I'm also a single mom, and both my son and I have asperger's. hopefully videos like this will put more focus on acceptance instead of a "cure"

[Dafoodmaster]

@texastardis no cure and no acceptance.

We are Human 2.0

We are Auti-Sapiëns

We are Legion.

We have the power.

[xirisx1988]

Great video. I have also autism.

And compare cancer with autism is so wrong.

[AuRatio]

If you take away the self-injury, if one learns to speak, one is as autistic. At my high school a girl made a documentary about her autistic sister and it did not deny the difficulties, the fact that she doesn't speak and has other difficulties, but it did not make it seem like she was a tragedy or burden on the family. It made me cry to see such a realistic yet respectful portrayal. You don't need to make people fear autism to get them to understand or to care. It is counterproductive, in fact.

[AuRatio]

I just want to thank you. I am autistic, and I know some people worry that showing that autism isn't a tragedy means that we're holding back needed services or are denying the difficulties.

Of course, my life isn't perfect, and yes, I've had trouble with self-injury, daily living stuff, and all kinds of sensory issues. I don't think the way to raise awareness is to show people just the bad stuff, though.

[7lama8]

Thank you, so much. I really value your perspective, and I agree. My daughter struggles, you can't deny that, but I embrace all of her, help her along the way, and find joy everyday in our life. It truly is counterproductive when some campaign's supposed "awareness" ends up leaving people fearful of autistics or further stigmatizing autism. Thanks again for your comment.

[jillra65]

She is a precious child and I love your perspective!

[gahana108]

I second your perspective! Your daughter is precious. I love her spirit and self-expression. Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing your creativity and love with us.

Your perception is your choice to freedom.

Blessings!

[nyprincess10001]

i agree.. wonderful video

[slkuzel]

As a BCBA who works with children with ASD everyday, thank you, thank you, thank you. May I share this with mother's with whom I work with whose children have just been diagnosed?? You are a true blessing to your child

[7lama8]

Thank you for your kind comments. Absolutely, please share!!  :)

[jillra65]

Great perspective!!!

[7lama8]

Thank u!

[dinahkcm]

great video, sorry not to have picked it up sooner, it is going into the Posautive Youtube group and its kids and sense subgroups - many thanks! lots more to enjoy there :)

btw do you know Silentmiaow's videos? eg her Happy Dance meme?

[7lama8]

No worries!  Thank you so much for adding it. And, yes, I know the Happy Dance meme, my first video was actually a reply to it! Thanks again! :)

[farawolah]

5/5

awesome!

[cleo14]

thank you for this video.

[horrorrock07]

no one really wants a child with autism,but theses things happen and we dont as yet know the causes,we need reserch,shes a beautiful child,and we love our children no matter what and we all dont get the perfect child,but 1 in 150 is just to many kids,we need money for reserch for autism. ,no one wants to hear your child has autism,we need reserch,so parents dont have to hear thos four little words that do leave a lot of parents heartbroken julie

[jillra65]

I am not trying to be rude, but am curious about your reasoning. My autistic son IS perfect in my eyes. Why would an autistic child be not considered perfect to a parent that loves them? Perfection in a child/parent relationship is the love that we have for them. I am not heartbroken and WANT my child with autism. I would understand a heartbroken parent if they had been told their child would die, but not if they have autism. What do you consider a perfect child to be?

[on1hand]

beautiful child, and perspective!

[drmaier]

Yesss!

You are awesome, your daughter is amazing and I love, love LOVE this video!

5 stars!