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So Much Progress! Footage of Our Autistic Son at 2 Years Vs. Almost 5.
Our son Dexter is autistic and has speech difficulties. He was almost completely non-speaking until age 4.5. We are rapidly approaching his 5th birthday (eek!), and in a recent nostalgic search through some old videos I found one of us interacting when he was just 2 and a half years old. You can really see how far he has come!!! So proud of our amazing boy.
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Beer-Fuelled Q&A! Autism From A Dad's Perspective
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Time for a beer and a Q&A session with Dexter's Daddy!!!!
The Real Reason Our Autistic Children Struggle to Talk!!! | Our Experiences With Apraxia & Advice
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In this video I am joined by two lovely ladies from the US: Stefanie (afriendforlillybug on Instagram) and Kelly (growing_with_gracie on Instagram). Together, we discuss our experiences of having children with both autism and speech difficulties, as well as the benefits of receiving an official apraxia/verbal dyspraxia diagnosis. Don't forget to follow them on Instagram to keep up with their li...
Autism & Speech Difficulties | When It's More Than 'Just' Autism Preventing Your Child From Talking
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In this video I talk to Sophie and Laura, speech & language professionals from the UK and US about co-diagnoses of autism and speech disorders such as apraxia/verbal dyspraxia. Check out what they had to say about the challenges of a speech disorder co-diagnosis in children with autism and how you can best support your child on the journey to finding their voice. Sophie's Instagram: @thespeecht...
Speech Disorders Explained By Professionals & An Adult Living With Apraxia/Verbal Dyspraxia
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What are speech disorders and how might they impact your child long-term? In this video I talk to two speech professionals from the UK and the US, plus Mikey, a young man from the UK living with a diagnosis of verbal dyspraxia/apraxia and advocating for those with speech difficulties. Instagram names are below: Sophie (UK SLT) - @thespeechtherapistuk Laura (US SLP) - @slpmommyofapraxia Mikey - ...
4 DIFFERENT Reasons Young Children May Have 'Poor' Eye Contact! Early Autism Signs Explained.
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Why do young children sometimes make less eye contact than their peers? Is it an autism trait? Should you be worried? How can you improve eye contact? In this video I offer my answers to all of these questions :) Dexter autism signs 0-2: ua-cam.com/video/vjtO89lVUNQ/v-deo.html Dexter early autism signs (baby): ua-cam.com/video/pU4Dzd0u_T8/v-deo.html
How We Avoided Autism Meltdowns On Our Family Trip To Wales!
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We took a little family mini-break to North Wales! In this video I show lots of footage of our trip and talk about how we try to avoid meltdowns and have fun as a family when we're out and about! In North Wales we visited: Gypsy Wood Family Park, Caernarfon Green Wood Family Park, Y Felinheli Foel Farm Park, Anglesey
A Controversial Topic?! How We Chose A School For Our 4 Year Old Autistic Son!
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Dexter is starting school!!! So I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make a video on WHY we chose the school we did and to cover some general points on finding the right educational setting for a child who is developing differently.
Explaining My YouTube Absence.... Big News, Planning Our Future & Dexter Progress
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In this video I talk about where why we've been absent from UA-cam for a few months. Lots to share including some big news regarding our family, plans for the future of Nurturing Neurodiversity and exciting Dexter progress.
Our Amazing Autistic 4 Year Old is Starting To Talk!!! Speech Progress and A New Diagnosis?!
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I'm so excited to share Dexter's latest bit of progress and explain why it sheds some light on his atypical communication development to date. Music: Bensound.com
Autism & Potty Training! Why Your Child Struggles & How To Master It! With Expert OT Insight!!
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In this video, I collabrate with expert occupational therapist and neurodiversity advocate Danielle Delorenzo to talk about all the reasons a child with a differently wired brain might find potty training difficult and how you can overcome them. Get your workbook full of tips, stories of our own experiences and exercises to get you thinking about how you might go about successfully potty traini...
Simple, Water-Based Activity To Encourage Fun Interaction in Toddlers and Young Autistic Kids
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In the second of our activity series, we did a water-based activity involving mud, trains, cars, bubbles and watering cans! Our kids loved this activity, I hope yours will too!
Easy & Fun Homeschool/Lockdown Activity For Kids Ages 2 to 7 With Autism or Attention Differences
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Whether you're homeschooling, abiding by government lockdown rules or just looking for ways to engage and teach your kids, it can be SO difficult finding activities that will interest little ones who have a diagnosis of autism, suspected autism or just have differences in their attention span compared to typically-developing children. In this, the first of several videos featuring some activity...
Staying Positive While Facing Autism Challenges
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Today was a hard day, but I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss how I stay positive in spite of our autism challenges. Follow us on Instagram: @nurturing_neurodiversity
"I Wish I Could Go Back" | Heartfelt Messages From Mothers Of Kids Diagnosed With Autism
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In this, Nurturing Neurodiversity's first collaboration, ten mothers of wonderful autistic children of various ages who together represent all parts of the spectrum, think back to the prediagnosis 'limbo' phase and give advice to their former selves. Thank you to Danielle, Karen, Sophie, Steph, Carrie, Amanda, Ashley, Katy and Caitlyn for taking part!!! Danielle's Instagram @mornings.with.an.OT...
10 Myths About Nonverbal/Minimally Verbal Children You NEED TO IGNORE!!!
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10 Myths About Nonverbal/Minimally Verbal Children You NEED TO IGNORE!!!
Nonverbal Autism 2 to 5 Years | Achievements, Goal Setting & Dreams For the Future!
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Nonverbal Autism 2 to 5 Years | Achievements, Goal Setting & Dreams For the Future!
Our Nonverbal Autistic Son's Amazing Progress From Age 3 To Age 4!!
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Our Nonverbal Autistic Son's Amazing Progress From Age 3 To Age 4!!
Letting Go | Lessons in Autism Parenting #2
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Letting Go | Lessons in Autism Parenting #2
Mama, If You're Worrying About Autism, This Video is For You...
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Mama, If You're Worrying About Autism, This Video is For You...
Autism Or A Speech Delay?! Seb 28 Month Speech Update!
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Autism Or A Speech Delay?! Seb 28 Month Speech Update!
Worried It Might Be Autism? | 10 Things You Should Do While You Wait For Answers
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Worried It Might Be Autism? | 10 Things You Should Do While You Wait For Answers
Very Early Autism Signs In Our Baby (5 to 12 months)
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Very Early Autism Signs In Our Baby (5 to 12 months)
Another Sibling For Our Autistic Son?!! Are We Being Selfish?!
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Another Sibling For Our Autistic Son?!! Are We Being Selfish?!
Worrying About Autism? This Video Could CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
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Worrying About Autism? This Video Could CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
6 Easy Ways to Help Young Children with Autism/Suspected Autism (That Don't Involve Therapy!!)
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6 Easy Ways to Help Young Children with Autism/Suspected Autism (That Don't Involve Therapy!!)
Autism in Young Children is SO Unpredictable!!! | Our Holiday/Vacation Experience
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Autism in Young Children is SO Unpredictable!!! | Our Holiday/Vacation Experience
"I Was In Denial" | Dad Opens Up About Son's Autism Diagnosis
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"I Was In Denial" | Dad Opens Up About Son's Autism Diagnosis
One VITAL Parenting Rule for Raising Autistic or Differently Developing Children!
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One VITAL Parenting Rule for Raising Autistic or Differently Developing Children!
Is Our Nonverbal Autistic Son Starting To Speak?! | Communication Progress at 3.5 Years Old
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Is Our Nonverbal Autistic Son Starting To Speak?! | Communication Progress at 3.5 Years Old

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @RegimentJoker
    @RegimentJoker 4 дні тому

    Can you say more than a single word without pausing?

  • @user-py2lh7zv3h
    @user-py2lh7zv3h 5 днів тому

    Dr Oyalo herbs is really helpful, and have helped my son improve with his speech and social skill complete. My son now responds to name, his aggressive behavior has stoped completely

  • @serajni1645
    @serajni1645 9 днів тому

    Hey please We are waiting on new posts from you. Please show up

  • @serajni1645
    @serajni1645 12 днів тому

    Hi 😊where are you now. How us Dexter doing

  • @serajni1645
    @serajni1645 12 днів тому

    Hi You're the best mom in the world. You've definitely made me look at autism in a positive manner. Just enjoy how your child is growing ... I'll always remember this❤❤❤❤I want to ask you this do you think if you would have found AAC device for Dexter earlier then it would have speeded up the process?

  • @serajni1645
    @serajni1645 16 днів тому

    That's me nowadays

  • @HODANHillary
    @HODANHillary 21 день тому

    My son stop stimming and covering ears in 10 days, he still overcoming symptoms but he's 60 percent improved in speech and social skills with help of Dr Oyalo herbal supplements

  • @serajni1645
    @serajni1645 21 день тому

    I'm devastated and i can totally relate to you. I feel helpless completely. Nobody believes me. I don't know what help to seek when I'm unable to convince anyone. Please guide me. I'm living in mess because of this

    • @simpleboy3457
      @simpleboy3457 8 днів тому

      Try a keto diet which has shown to improve autism.

  • @darkl3ad3r
    @darkl3ad3r Місяць тому

    My daughter is only 7 months old, but I see identical stim patterns in her as I see here in Dexter. The stiff arms out to the side, the little dance spasms, the way he seems to push away at you when you get close to his personal space. She's also not babbling at all yet, not even a single consonant. It's hard to stay optimistic in the process since it feels like my dreams are crashing down around me, and all it makes me want to do is commend you guys for being such great parents. Very strong people.

  • @amberetta82
    @amberetta82 Місяць тому

    My 2 year old is EXACTLY the same. He is a goofy lil dude and I love him bunches. We are waiting for an Autism eval currently. We are also in speech therapy since he only has one word and its "yeah" but its more like "YEEeeeeeeaaaaAAH". He loves variation in tones and volume. He is also BIG on vestibular activities. Swinging and the trampoline are his faves. VERY sensory seeking. Very fun kid to be around. It will be nice to get some additional supports for him as he grows!

  • @user-ev9sw4ee8j
    @user-ev9sw4ee8j Місяць тому

    Your herbs has work wonders in my family. Thanks for the help Dr Oyalo for saving my son from autism spectrum with your herbs. Your herbs is the beste. #droyalo

  • @user-ev9sw4ee8j
    @user-ev9sw4ee8j Місяць тому

    Your herbs has work wonders in my family. Thanks for the help Dr Oyalo for saving my son from autism spectrum with your herbs. Your herbs is the beste. #droyalo

  • @user-ev9sw4ee8j
    @user-ev9sw4ee8j Місяць тому

    There is a autism herbal recommendations I got about dr Oyalo and his herbal remedy has work perfectly on my sons improvements in speech and social skill and my son fine till now

  • @DhhskkHehdis
    @DhhskkHehdis Місяць тому

    I helped my son reduce aggression and improve in speech and social skill with the help of Dr Oyalo herbal supplement I got from UA-cam here. His herbs work perfectly

  • @rinithakur5278
    @rinithakur5278 Місяць тому

    Hi! How is your son doing now? How are you doing? I hope you all are well.

  • @ashleyheber2180
    @ashleyheber2180 Місяць тому

    Such a good momma!! So positive!

  • @saturnprincess88
    @saturnprincess88 Місяць тому

    Hi, I followed you for years but see you haven't updated in 3 years on YT. Do you have any updates on Dexter you could share? From one ASD mama to another.

  • @nerome619
    @nerome619 2 місяці тому

    ASD, language delay possibly, intellectual disability possibly.

  • @voxpopuli5663
    @voxpopuli5663 2 місяці тому

    Not an issue of being a strong woman. The mom just takes it in her stride and moves forward. Most mums would be SO upset re. their child

  • @carolinab9626
    @carolinab9626 2 місяці тому

    Hello, any updates over the last 3 years?

  • @rosemarykroutz5876
    @rosemarykroutz5876 2 місяці тому

    My grandson was talking n all of the sudden he stopped talkingafter one year he is now yhree n dont talk n font eat he dont even want to communicate nothing

  • @ajstyles4895
    @ajstyles4895 2 місяці тому

    You are such a great mum. All the patience and love. Your boy is lucky to have you

  • @user-rz5lp4on9j
    @user-rz5lp4on9j 2 місяці тому

    oh bless you! I did a search for autism in 12-18mnths as we think our grandson has autism he is meeting a lot of the signs of it..

  • @user-un9em6pi2d
    @user-un9em6pi2d 2 місяці тому

    6 month ago my girl was diagnosed as an autistic. It's a sock! She is a smart girl, she was a perfect baby and suddenly boom!! It's like your child has an accident!

  • @ratushina1
    @ratushina1 3 місяці тому

    Just like my son , im so worried, but my husband keeps saying he is fine

  • @Onila1987
    @Onila1987 3 місяці тому

    Any new videos on how his progressing?

  • @lilyflower91
    @lilyflower91 3 місяці тому

    Its almost like it correlates with when they get the MMR 😮 at 1 year old.

  • @mamabarbier9326
    @mamabarbier9326 3 місяці тому

    God bless you ❤️

  • @careenjohnson3562
    @careenjohnson3562 3 місяці тому

    You are a great mom. Did he ever become verbal

  • @ellielucyful
    @ellielucyful 3 місяці тому

    My little boy is 25 months tomorrow and is exactly the same as you described your little boy (no speech, no gestures, no pretend play etc) I hope you don't mind if I ask how is he now since making this video? I worry about my little boy and currently getting a referral for autism too xx

  • @cafeconlechegrl
    @cafeconlechegrl 3 місяці тому

    Please I need to know what is Apraxia vs dysplasia ? I’m not sure if I’m spelling it right…😢7:59

  • @zehravigna4873
    @zehravigna4873 3 місяці тому

    8:51 bouncing back.

  • @nkemonwumah8241
    @nkemonwumah8241 3 місяці тому

    Great 👏🏽 works with dexter so far.GOD is Awesome always

  • @nkemonwumah8241
    @nkemonwumah8241 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤🤗🤗🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰

  • @nkemonwumah8241
    @nkemonwumah8241 3 місяці тому

    May GOD continue to abide in your lives,in Jesus name,Amen.Great work ,commitment.Love Conquers all.Super proud. ❤❤

  • @diodoruscronus
    @diodoruscronus 4 місяці тому

    I have 2 family members with autism...i almost rekon its all these immunisations..they regressed after the jab

  • @WAW1129
    @WAW1129 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your video post. I am a grandmother to an adorable 28-month-old boy. Your videos are quite accurate to what I have experienced during his early months. Although he has not progressed to where Dexter is at 28 months, he has not received any help yet. Unfortunately, I feel that my son and his fiancée are a bit in denial. They can see that certain milestones have not been achieved, but they are holding onto the fact that there is no true diagnosis at this time. I believe they are learning about expressive issues, but they are not being forthright about where he is at in his development. My son was in the gifted program growing up but was challenging on so many levels. Today, I would say he is quite narcissistic, so I have to be careful not to insinuate anything that may sound negative or questionable about my grandson's development. I want to study on my own so that when I spend time with him, which is about every other weekend day, I can help him in any way possible. Your videos are helpful. Thank you for being transparent and genuine. 🙂

  • @Charlotte-ti6oq
    @Charlotte-ti6oq 4 місяці тому

    In many of these videos he seems like just a typical baby

  • @terriem3922
    @terriem3922 4 місяці тому

    Oh, my gosh, he is trying so hard with language. His face is showing an intense effort to make connections. He will succeed.

  • @Chances29
    @Chances29 4 місяці тому

    My son has a speech delay and we’re still unsure if he’s autistic. My heart goes out to you because there are days I ask all the same questions

  • @benjaminmusheyev3290
    @benjaminmusheyev3290 4 місяці тому

    Amazing videos! Are you able to post an update?

  • @joemoon1943
    @joemoon1943 5 місяців тому

    My child has improved full and acting up right with his social skill and improved from his speech delay since taking dr Oyalo herbal remedy. He has no major signs of autism like he was since I got the herbs.

  • @margaretvu3244
    @margaretvu3244 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. It really helped me

  • @macl221310
    @macl221310 5 місяців тому

    Did your kid spend a lot of time using cellphones or tablets? Like how many hours per day?

  • @nimead90
    @nimead90 5 місяців тому

    Updates?

  • @Nutsackles78
    @Nutsackles78 5 місяців тому

    My son was talkin good at 9months ....isshhhh ...saying our cats name .....is KODAK....NOW he's going backwards and finding it hard to say anything now he could be a slow talker or his ears needs to check ...but music he likes

  • @sanaahlathiwala940
    @sanaahlathiwala940 5 місяців тому

    So true about the negative narrative…both your kids are really cute by the way, especially Dexter

  • @DottyPotts
    @DottyPotts 5 місяців тому

    This gives me hope. Your son reminds me of my son Breeze! I’m so proud of your son he’s doing great!!!! I’m hopeful for my son as well. Thank you for giving me that hope!

  • @cherryrichley1935
    @cherryrichley1935 6 місяців тому

    Happy Christmas sunshine

  • @kendraalvey6152
    @kendraalvey6152 6 місяців тому

    My little sister has a speech delay and is still three.