Autism High Functioning PDD-NOS Tyler 4 years old

[MPAcopy]

Soccer is boring, sitting in a circle is boring.

Pretending to be an Astronaut under a seat is not boring.

Touching others, hand flapping = Im bored so lets do something.

Ask him if indoor soccer and sitting on the floor in a circle is boring. He hates it and his body language is saying it. The others are compliant drones so be happy he is not.

He wants stimulation from interesting activites but he doesnt get any.

[krystle1506]

such a handsome little man, also the mom of a autistic boy "same name too" Tyler ! we found out a week ago hes now 21 months although they never told us high or low functioning we things its high because he can do a lot of things like legos he loves lego! wheels he gets down on the floor to watch the wheels on his toys there is 2 things we are really worried about and thats speech and the fact he does things to hurt himself but doesnt respond to the pain like most children do

[JuPp3]

@krystle1506 Hey missus, most autistic kids are fine.

Why worry, over-worying parents usually make it worse. ;)

[mommy2otto]

Gorgeous child!

[feargaillabu]

swine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yeahtoast2011]

Gyms are a really bad place for people with sensory problems. I can remember walking into a gym and feeling funny but I didn't know why. I just knew that everything shined so brightly and noises sounded differently.

[KJP412]

You're son is so beautiful. I'm so glad you posted this video. My son was diagnosed with PDDNOS and of course my heart dropped when I heard autism. Thanks again for posting...also what is the name of the first song you put in the video? Thnx!!

[JuPp3]

@KJP412 I'm sick of people saying "my heart dropped after I heard autism".

It's not a disease!

Autism is a blessing! I'm proud of having PDD-NOS and ADD. And if a doctor would say he could cure me, I'd say he could go cure himself. Honestly, I'm aware of the challenges that come with it... But isn't life supposed to be a challenge on it's own?

[KJP412]

@JuPp3 I'm sorry if I offended you but honestly how can you tell me how to feel? BEFORE when I thought of autism I though,t what I'm sure, the majority of people think. Now that I have my beautiful little boy I see everything differntly. My other son has cerebral palsy and "my heart dropped" when I heard that too but it doesn't make me look at him like he is broken. I am offended you are insinuating that I look at my son as a disease! He is beautiful and I love him with or without autism!

[2002gatorade]

wat is pdd? can som1plz tell me

[EllyinAdelaide]

My 5 year old has PDD-NOS, diagnosed at 3 (high functioning). He's had 18 months of ABA (20 hrs per week) which has helped his language immensely. It was interesting to see your son's stims - so similar to mine (my son jumps and close looks at toys too - I've seen him with his head next to a truck so many times, just like your footage!) We teach him appropriate and inappropriate behaviour, but I'm coming to terms with the fact that he will always have his different perceptions and that's ok.

[parvinhoss82]

hes so beautiful...and this video makes me cry

[FullMetalPipsqueak22]

He is so adorable.

[FlightlessWish]

@roxileeable It's funny you should say that, because that's exactly how I acted when I was younger. What do you mean by 'severe'? Wouldn't it be not as severe?

[jcherise1]

My daughter who's 4 does the hand thing. Shes not diagnosed with anything but some of her mannerisms seem to fall in line with what your son does n the video.

[Narateful2]

that is a really precious boy. i have PDD-NOS too!

[FlightlessWish]

Could someone please tell me why I was diagnosed at age 13? Many people tell me it was because doctors don't know much about Autism. While that is a very true statement, how does everyone seem to get a diagnosis at a very young age?

[alkalinerush]

@FlightlessWish sometimes a developmental doctor will pick it up early - my son was born 3 months early so he was already going to follow-up appointments and the doctor picked up PDD. Or these days a lot of pediatritions will notice something that will make them see a specialist just to check.

[Arlee777]

My son used to act exactly like this when he was little (leaving group e.t.c.). His kinder teacher told me he had a discipline problem (definitely not) I was told by the nurse at his 3 year old check up that I wasn't feeding him properly (rubbish) Finally at the age of 8 he was diagnosed with PDD. I have another son now without any problems at all so I know it wasn't me!!

[stephtigger23]

My son was diagnosed at 4 1/2 and acts completely identical to your son in everyway in the video. Our children are special and beautiful. I don't feel bad for my son except when other children degrade him or won't play with him. I love your video it made me cry.

[EUGENIOU1]

He is gorgeous. My son (4 1/2) is also autistic (asperger) -high functioning with an IQ higher and above than the children of his age. We just had the diagnosis. I know that its hard to accept it. Nobody should feel sorry about our children. Give him as much love as you can, and you have to understand the way he sees the world. Don't expect him to understand the way you see the world. God Bless him.

[ace2zeke]

What a beautiful little boy! X

[222hinatafan]

i feel so sorry for him

[wanessapowell]

He really is gorgeous! I have a 3 1/2 year old who is going to be examned for autism. Your video is very touching.

[nightsinger27]

He was diagnosed at 27 months old. He had an evaluation at 24 months and then a follow up at 27 months and was given the diagnoses at that time.

[rummell4fla]

How long did it take for you to get a diagnosis?