18 month with autism, not understanding "No", attention to detail

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9 жыл бұрын

Owen is now 18 months in this video, about 2 weeks after he has received his autism diagnosis. He has always been very detail oriented as you can see when he inspects the bolts and screws around the play table and again when he is looking at the musical notes on the blocks. He is still like this, especially pointing out numbers and letters, at 26 months. Unfortunately he doesn't seem to have any understanding of "no" or "stop" as can be seen and still doesn't.

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@missourigirlnat9290 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful little boy!!! 💕💕

@meaganjackson4346 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@kathyashby6019 2 жыл бұрын

Someday it'll come to light -- va cc * ne injury. One can't even write the word without censoring.... Even the Documentary (with Robert De Niro, actually) was banned/censored as soon as it came out about 7 years ago.....that says it all. These children are warriors (and so are the parents)!

@elvismacghee3703 Жыл бұрын

My grandson is 2. While not yet diagnosed, I offer a suggestion. I don’t ask him questions. I tell him short commands. Get the balllll! Etc. I dig in and put the blocks together for him. I take his hand and demonstrate the correct motion. True, he doesn’t usually make eye contact or respond to his name. He lines things up a lot. He babbles a little but does not speak. In retrospect, at times I feel invisible while spending hours with him. Either way, I love him and he is a beautiful, sweet little guy. Just like yours. Good luck!!!

@arcious60 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my dad telling me when I was this age, I lined up my toys. I put them biggest to smallest. They were also arranged with color. I had all of them arranged also by species of stuffed animal. The dinos on one end and the puppies on the other. I would also kick the play mats, trying to get them straight. I would cry if someone told me no and would ask why, saying that's all I ever heard. I had trouble making friends in the mommy and me groups. It only got worse as I got older. I was fast at learning how to speak but never properly socialized and still struggle with properly communicating, despite my large vocabulary from an early age. Sometimes people think I'm selfish because I seem to be focused on a certain thing and not be paying attention or showing empathy towards then but that isn't true! I have been told I lack compassion but I care a lot. I mostly care for close relatives and close friends. I also have a passion for social work. I want to be a social worker. It takes a lot of compassion that not many people realize I have because they don't understand. I've often been told I was using my autism as an excuse but I wasn't. I just feel like when people don't understand how bad it is even when I am higher functioning, that I need to explain how bad it can actually affect me socially. I feel like I need to explain it to people who are ignorant. My dad often calls me a bad child and it makes me sad. I understand what that means, it hurts my feelings. I feel like I don't belong. I'm in special ed and I stay in one classroom all day. I don't get to socialize to improve my aspergers. I'm extremely lonely and all I've ever wanted since childhood was a friend. I've never had a sleepover or a playdate.

@alankrithainsights3824 2 жыл бұрын

U sound so sweet....It's okay though u don't have a friend..coz friends betray.

@arcious60 2 жыл бұрын

@@alankrithainsights3824 I'm extrovert. I need friends.

@annaf3915 2 жыл бұрын

@@arcious60 Don't worry you will find your friend. Sometimes it takes longer but one true friend is all anyone needs.

@farahmai3641 Жыл бұрын

My 2 yr old son. Understand when I say NO or close that. He knows his name. Looking at you when you talk. But he doesn't know how to point. He still babbled a lot and says very few words. When he is mad he said a lot but we can't understand him 😂

@angelinevanaman2629 2 жыл бұрын

Aww so cute ☺️. I work in group homes with adults with autism

@fatimastufflet6204 4 жыл бұрын

Hello .. I wonder how's boy doing now

@meaganjackson4346 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, he is 8 now. He says a few words but only if he really wants something. He is sweet as can be. He is newly potty trained. His favorite thing is Mario.

@Serve24 5 жыл бұрын

Did you notice signs when he was a baby? If so, what were they?

@gaffordster 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Meagan! He's adorable! Have you tried biomedical treatments on him? I have an 18 month old who was just diagnosed as well. Blessings to you!

@meaganjackson4346 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheri, we haven't tried biomedical treatments yet but finally have an appointment in March after an over two year waitlist with the best doctor in our area to help with this!

@aramat16 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was wondering if you tried Nemecheck protocol (eliminate probiotic, add dha fish oil & inulin dietary fiber, and olive oil). It has done wonders for us with speech and communication and feeding issues. This can done alongside any other biomed. He's such a cutie

@Robinicat 5 жыл бұрын

How is Owen today?

@meaganjackson4346 5 жыл бұрын

Robinicat hi there, Owen will be six soon. He is doing an autism waiver year. He is full of personality and such a sweet, happy boy with the best little smile. He’s currently still non-verbal but continues to make more sounds. He also is more responsive and does respond to “no” now more often than not although we still have to be on guard almost always.

@deadzombieseverywher 6 жыл бұрын

at what age did you notice sensory issues? my son is 18 months next month and showing many red flags for asd. though we haven't noticed any sensory issues outright.

@meaganjackson4346 5 жыл бұрын

Aaryn Lee we had sensory issues practically from day one with feeding. He was in and out of the hospital for the first year due to severe feeding issues and we couldn’t figure out the issue. It ended up being sensory and we have done years of food therapy.

@jewelk4986 6 жыл бұрын

Hello. At what age did your son get diagnosed and started treatment? What were first red flags that you noticed? Which diagnostic tests might you suggest? Thanks so much!

@meaganjackson4346 6 жыл бұрын

Jewel K we noticed signs very young- he didn’t respond or react like a typical newborn, didn’t reach for toys, didn’t look when we called his name, laughing seemed painful. At 12 months we put in tubes to see if it was a hearing issue, by 15 months we had started evaluations for therapy and at 18 months he had a preliminary ASD diagnosis- it was official at age 2.

@meaganjackson4346 6 жыл бұрын

Jewel K I would start by reaching out to your pediatrician and if they don’t respond to your concerns there should be a location where you can get a free speech, OT, PT evaluation.

@susy7663 5 жыл бұрын

You are lucky. He Is a baby. I am in the MMS group. Research it Is in english too. My son has changed a Lot. Autism Is curable

@somalinimokitchen3939 3 жыл бұрын

Ana Paula cureable?

@susy7663 3 жыл бұрын

@@somalinimokitchen3939 English is not my first language ..si queres podemos hablar en español que lo hablo perfecto y sin faltas de ortografia...no tengo ningun problema en conversar contigo en mi idioma. Saludos

@lessehead 3 жыл бұрын

If you have found a cure, I’m sure research scientists worldwide would be interested in studying it! 🤣🤣🤣

@susy7663 3 жыл бұрын

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@lessehead 3 жыл бұрын

@@susy7663 According to years of exhaustive research, they’re not the cause, so unless you have definitive proof that they are, STFU and let the real scientists do their job.

@SadieMy 6 жыл бұрын

I also notice he rocks a bit and finger flaps.

@aselabandara5029 8 жыл бұрын

hi on showed when I c this video my son baby behaving same like he did I'm so sad feeling please help...

@meaganjackson4346 7 жыл бұрын

Asela gow are things going? Have you gotten an evaluation?

@fatimastufflet6204 4 жыл бұрын

How's he doing since

@BonnietheBunny989 7 жыл бұрын

a lot of toddlers don't understand no..or they do and just have selective hearing

@meaganjackson4346 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Christina, unfortunately my son will be four next month and is still on the severe end of the autism spectrum. I posted these videos because they all show early warning signs of autism. If you are even questioning the possibility that your child may be on the spectrum it's always best to get him/her evaluated as early as possible.

@elizabethsheffield6609 6 жыл бұрын

they do very much understand "NO" but when they hear it, it becomes the Trigger word for the start of all kinds of unwanted behaviour especially in special needs children - they know it means they must stop what they're doing, end the game and their activity. Specialists in the field develop all kinds of other words/strategies to avoid using "NO" as these children will often hear it many more times than they hear "YES" and positive praise, particularly at home.

@annaf3915 2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethsheffield6609 I do realize this comment is 4 years old but in case you're still around, I don't understand what alternative you are suggesting? I also dislike having to say (and even shout) NO all the time because I'm addicted to peace and harmony in the house. But what's the alternative to NO don't tear down the blinds, don't try to turn on the oven, don't pull this cable, don't put marbles in your mouth, don't leave your marbles and other tiny toys around for your little brother to find? What's the alternative?

@elizabethsheffield6609 2 жыл бұрын

@@annaf3915 .."NO!" can become a huge TRIGGER word inviting bad behaviour or tantrums, particularly in Autistic children who get more fixated in certain activities especially if all of a sudden you just announce "STOP NOW". & occurs in some Downs Syndrome children too. First, try using an Egg-Timer & winding it to (say) 10 minutes & tell them...... "OK in 10 minutes WHEN THIS RINGS, we have to stop & go shopping or have dinner or feed the cat - "BUT WE CAN PLAY AGAIN" LATER!".....( they themselves can actually see how much time they have left at that Activity). Also using a selection of alternatives to "NO!" - such as- "Oh dear we have to stop but we can PLAY AGAIN LATER after we've' been shopping,/cooked dinner or fed the cat" (I.M.H,O & good luck)

@annaf3915 2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethsheffield6609 I understand that interrupting them is an issue but what if they for example try to turn on the oven or tear down the blinds and I need them to stop right away?

@kenrowan1272 6 жыл бұрын

How is Owen these days?

@meaganjackson4346 6 жыл бұрын

ken Rowan he has grown so much! He is still non-verbal but more interactive and a very sweet little boy.

@millroadstudios3055 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if our son understands no and is just being cheeky or simply doesn"t understand no. Whenever we say no for him to get of the chair or to stop playing with the fire quard he turns to us and smiles with a cheeky grin and continues to do it anyway.

@meaganjackson4346 6 жыл бұрын

Mill Road Studios it’s a good sign that he’s looking at you, if you have any question though it’s a simple evaluation just to double check on any concerns. :)

@mohitsekhawat634 10 ай бұрын

How's your baby now

@belindaransby2357 3 жыл бұрын

That's what 18 month old babies do. He's not old enough yet to do as he's told! Remember also that he still IS a baby for heaven sake.

@meaganjackson4346 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda, this little guy is 8 now. While not a baby, he’s still my baby. 😊 I appreciate your concern, but he is on the autism spectrum and these videos are intended to help parents who may be questioning whether or not their children are showing signs of autism. Early intervention is best. 💫

@annakosmatos9088 3 жыл бұрын

@@meaganjackson4346 how is he now?

@babysunshinesmommy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this response is not supportive. I HATE when people say “all kids/babies do this”, thats not supportive and uneducated. It’s about scale, how often they do these things as well as delays in many areas, it’s a spectrum. You can’t watch this 4 minute video and say the kid is NOT in the spectrum cuz all babies do this and he’s too young, that’s not true!