Mikko did sooo well at the aquarium...keep exposing her little by little to new things. It was so great to see your other two kids...they are beautiful!!

That’s amazing she allowed mermaid lady to be with her 🥰❤️

I’m glad you pushed and went because you can’t let her diagnosis of autism stop you from having memories because you still have other kids that want to do things

I love how the brother and sister are involved with her too. Thank you for sharing

I loved how your son drew all the animals 😊 I was just like him on trips

Wow! Mikko said, "pretty" about the fish. Love how she extended her arm to get what her big sister got. So proud of her! Looks likea successful outing.

I think mikko really liked the mermaid she let her touch her hand. That really melted my heart❤

A lot of parents of Atypical children don’t understand the unique challenges Moms face with children on the spectrum - you need to have an extreme amount of patience. You’re doing excellent Mom ~ ❤ Mikko 🤗 🩷

It's always a treat when you feature all three children. You're doing a fabulous job.

I don't understand why the title says it didn't go well. Mikko went from being afraid at the park to letting strangers touch her at the atrium. Looks like progress to me😍

It looks like it went well overall.

The interaction between mikko abd the mermaid 🧜‍♀️ was so adorable , it melted my heart 🥺

Mikko loved the mermaid and the princess. Sweet moments

Even though it’s hard I’m glad you got the twins and Mikko out to the aquarium. The exposure to all the people, things to look at and touch are like a whole fun therapy session in itself.

Mikko and the mermaid moment was sweet. Your twins seem like wonderful kids. You did amazing too, mama!

Look, I'm a single mother of 3 sons. I took them everywhere, and it's was a struggle. I took them at 6,4,1 on a plane to Disneyland and Legoland. I was exhausted, but it was worth it. You did amazing, and so did the children.

So proud of Mikko. 😊She allowed the lady to stroke and touch her hand. The tattoo was amazing. Looks like everyone had a fun time. It'll get somewhat easier the more you go out. Hang in there Dear.

God bless you Precious. You are an amazing mother to Matthew, Ma'Kenzie and Mikko. It provides so much joy to see the faces and the interaction of not only your children with each other but also to see their interaction with the staff at this park, They are so well behaved. This is a direct tribute to you Precious. I pray for the entire family every day.

Seeing Miko with the mermaid made me so happy, it was a beautiful moment. She seemed so enthralled and that employee worked very well with her. I totally get the feeling of exhaustion afterward though, I hope you got some rest after the drive home!

The instant trust between Mikko & the mermaid was beautiful to see. My non-verbal autistic son is like that as well. He instantly knows good people, and I always get choked up when I see someone return his affection in kind because not everyone is so accepting. It looks like a wonderful outing even with all the effort & all your kiddos will remember what a good time they had. Go, mom!! 🥰

Meko did so well of letting the mermaid 🧜‍♀️ come close to her. I’m glad to see her improving and exploring the aquarium.

*it didn't go so well *????!!!!?!?!are you kidding me?????it was fabulous!!!precious. We are all our own worst critics.but.seriously...1st time out by yourself...not easy...mikko touching everything...you came prepared...you did it!!! Your autistic child actually acted like a stereotypical autistic kid for a minute...again...you were prepared...(snacks)...you did it!!! Mikko also interacted more with anyone on this trip than ever...I could go on and on seriously!!!you did so great...fabulous...you should be beyond proud of yourself and all 3 of your perfect beautiful children....SO PROUD!!!!!😊😍🥰💕🤎🖤❤💖❤👏👏❤❤❤❤

Wow, that was soooo beautiful when the sisters shared their tattoos!! Mikko did amazing when she patiently waited her turn, too! 😱😭🥰

It’s good to see the Children enjoyed themselves ❤️

Loved ❤seeing all the kids having fun. So glad Mikko was able to cope so the big kids could stay and enjoy. God bless you all.

I had to stop the video cause I was just so full of joy to see Mikko interact with Mermaid. Go Mikko I am proud of her!

The peace and calm the mermaid brought upon her, gave me tears. That was so sweet!

Miko loved interacting with the fish in the tank. It was good therapy for her. You did great mom. Lots of patience. Well done!!

Gurl....when she (for her!) walk right up to the mermaid character.... My heart just stopped for a second or two! It was almost magical! They were so patient with Mikko, allowing her to choose the level of contact, put a TATTOO on and end the interaction on her own terms. Not many folks are exposed to neuro-atypical children, but they seemed to connect with Mikko at her !evel. How amazing! Loved both of their artistic tattoos! I'd call the aquarium trip a solid win! 💖💖💖

Mikko did great & she even got matching tattoos with her cool big sis how cool! Thank you for sharing.

Look at Mikko's interaction, almost had me in tears. Wonderful 😂. Mom, you are just being a Mom and a wonderful one at that. 😊

So happy that Mikko and the sibs enjoyed their day trip. Watching Mikko interact with the Mermaid warmed my heart. Hopefully, this trip will break the ice for future outings and interactions. Thanks for sharing!!!

I see Mikko growing into a wonderful kind sensitive loving young lady she has so much support and love around her you are amazing keep up the great work these videos are educational and heartwarming ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I guess I missed the part that didn't go so well? Looked like everyone had fun.

You just have to continue doing outdoor activities with her and take her to places like the park often and even the playground where she can interact with other people/kids so that she can get use to it and get comfortable with it. That’s what I’ve been told to do with my daughter and it works

I'm sorry that the trip was difficult. As a viewer, things appeared to go pretty well. Each of the children had several happy moments. That's all. Any parent can hold for during an outing❤

From my perspective, you, Mum, are the true center of all these videos. I watch you and often cry because I wish I had a mom like you. There is never enough thanks that there is at least 1 child on the spectrum that gets to go through life with such great care. Endless love for you & your adorable child. Greetings from an adult on the spectrum

I love how gentle you are with her and understanding!! Much love to the both of you! 💗

I'm so happy everyone had a wonderful day trip.😊 It was so nice to see Mikko interacting and having fun. She seemed so excited about all the different fish, stingrays, and reptiles. I loved the way Mikko's older siblings interact with her and give her encouragement. You're a wonderful mother. Thank you for sharing with all of us.😊

OMG! My heart melted to see Mikko's interaction with the mermaid! So beautiful to see all of you enjoying this activity together! ❤

Mikko interacting with the Mermaid lady and the Princess lady is wonderful. So awesome and your whole family is fantastic ❤ I wonder what it was that created a space feeling space for her. I get the sense that Mikko picks up on other people's energy or style of approach. Miracles for sure.🙏

From other videos it looks like she does well when her brother and sister are with her…😊

From the video it looked like MIKKO and her siblings had a great time and Mikko was so good and responsive that’s a good thing moma you did great be BLESSED and take care of yourself 🙏🏾🤗

😊You did a good job mom. The kids were amazing. Mikko did really good. She felt comfortable and interacted with the young ladies

Mikko did excellent! Your kids were awesome. ❤

Precious, I sincerely admire and appreciate your honesty and transparency as you, Chris and your children share your unique family life experiences.

You're doing a fantastic job, mum. Lovely to see Mikko's brother and sister as well. They have a calming effect on her.

I'm so proud of Mikko keep doing what your doing. You are an amazing mother and Mikko is going to be okay ❤

I think you did great and she wasn't too terrible. Give yourself credit for an experience well done.🙏❤️💯

The kids had a great time …your oldest is an inspiration for Mikko..she does what big sister do😂….You did a great job

This is what she needed I think she did great! The whole family did. ❤

I know it's a lot for you, but Mikko did do well, especially with the mermaid. I love how supportive your children are with one another. You are amazing, never doubt that fact!! 😊

The mermaid was soooo good with everyone. ❤

You are so great with your children! So happy you had a amazing day ✌🏾✌🏾🥰🧸this literally made me cry

It's appreciated that you were able to manage what you were able to with three kids by your side.

SO well worth it! I did get teary watching her with the mermaid! So gentle and sweet and beautiful to watch her be vulnerable yet you can tell she was secure! Great job! I know the sibs loved it as well! Great learning experience ❤

Mikko did great mom!!!!! It went better than you thought it would. Thank God. God bless little Mikko and heal her and keep her covered by his grace and mercy's. I pray that God will uphold you mom and dad and keep his hand on your other children and bless them in every way.

Your road trip was wonderful to watch. Your children were fantastic. The few challenging moments you handled with kindness, love, super mom patience. Keep going strong God is blessing you and your husband's efforts. Stay United!

Thanks for sharing! Praying for you all! Mikko did so good! Be encouraged mom! You are doing a great job and you seem to keep a calm mentality, GOD bless 😊

It WENT REALLY WELL It was beautiful to watch Well done Mum you're doing an incredible job ❤

It actually looked quite beautiful. I can only imagine the amount of work you had to put in, but looking at the smiles on the children's faces as you were talking-You guys are truly amazing! I wish I could Pay for you and your husband to go on a lovely little trip, even if just for the weekend, to refresh and re-vitalize. You're such an amazing family, and you should be featured on one of these talk shows, for the work and education you provide for families with beautiful children like yours. Be blessed Family. Happy Palm Sunday. ❤🙏🏽

Fantastic artwork Micheal, what a great big sister! You did such a wonderful job with your children

❤❤️❤️Great job Mom! 🫷🏽Very well done. I love how she connected with the mermaid ❤❤. And love seeing more of Matthew and McKenzie. Blessings 🙏🏽

You’re doing the best that any parent with a child on the spectrum. Stay encouraged and prayerful 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

Even though you didnt get to do a lot, the fact that Mikko interacted with other people was a good thing. Maybe you can stay over a night, the next time.

Its nice seeing all the children together and how they interact. The older ones are very good with their baby sister.

Is click bait necessary?

Mikko is going to go so far. It's beautiful to see her grow up into the sweet girl she is. God bless you, her, and your entire family.

My heart is bursting with joy at how well she did! With God, all things are possible 😊 🙏

You remind me of my mom when I was very little and I was kind of introvert and the only person that can get me out of my shyness and discomfort was my mommy. Thank you for sharing your videos. Sure, you have a such a beautiful family. They are lucky to have you and vice versa. You’re lucky to have them.♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Looked like you had some good times even if it was difficult.

It’s good to see your other two children. I know the channel is mostly about Mikko , but glad to see that the kids are not feeling left out because mom is busy caring for Mikko.

I’m so happy for y’all Mikko interacting with ppl outside the family go Mikko go Mikko.

I’m so happy to see you out with all the children. I think Mikko did an awesome job ! I couldn’t believe she allowed those ladies to touch her & even put the turtle tattoo on her hand. The exposure I think was an enjoyable one for her.🌺

The scene with the mermaid was absolutely heart melting🥰 Wish I could do things like this with my grandkids.

I missed the part where the road trip was bad 😐🫤

I love that knowing how difficult it all is you still got it for them, such a great mom

Good job all the kids enjoyed themselves with Mom. You awesome Mom !

I think that she did remarkably well 😮😊The part that you advertise saying she doesn’t do well in public, where she’s SCREAMING & pulling away from you in the parking lot appears to be click bait due to it really appears that she doesn’t want you to hold her hand 😢but you obviously have to hold her hand. Also I noticed her eating her sandwich using her front teeth as opposed to her side teeth like when she was eating the apple and that’s going great 😊

Chris keep doing that job as a real man. I salute you baby

I think it was a very successful trip! Kudos to her siblings. I think it makes all the difference. She is more comfortable to doing new things being led by their example 😊

I understand your decision on gentle parenting. However,I've noticed several times when Mikkos' behavior could be very dangerous for her or you (attempting to dart off in the parking lot). Yes, she is always stopped and told no, but there is coddling afterward, which can be condoning for her. Does she receive the age level correction and consequences, letting her know the behavior is not appropriate? Thank you for sharing your journey. I also understand that we only get to see edited portions of experiences.

Mikko is doing wonderful. A little bump at first to actually enjoying herself. I love how you to love her continued blessings ❤❤

Great job parenting!!! Speak positivity out loud...Mikko enjoys homemade food, and she is adventurous in trying a bite at new places. The kids are discerning eaters and adventurous to try a bite of new foods. Positive talk will help carry them. I worked in an after-school care class for kindergartens at an elementary school. I would always say my kindergartens know the rules, they know how to walk in the hall, they know how to sit in the they know..my kindergartens are awesome. One little girl came and told me that they used too bad, but now they are a lot better. I told her thank you for knowing the rules and helping me with such a wonderful class. They still got trouble because they are kids and it's their job to be clocked in every day, but they all accepted the timeout time because I made them tell me the rule!!! Such smart cutie pies. Stay positive with your statements around the kidos.

I definitely love seeing the other kids being included, Miko is a very smart little lady and she said look at the fishes with time and patience like you have been doing Miko will start to adjust a different things

I love this! It was so great seeing all three children! I wish you would've shared Matthew's artwork. I'm sure it was beautiful! I thought your outing was a great success! Mikko was engaged in the activities to the best of her ability. She wasn't even afraid of the aquatic life, nor the princess and her stuffed friend. I loved the girls tatoos! That was so awesome that Mackenzie modeled how to do it and Mikko patiently fearlessly stood there and got her's. I would make this a regular family outing because everyone was engaged at their own level. Good job! ❤❤❤

You are doing so well with her! Makes my heart glad to see her interacting like she did!❤

I used to take public transport on purpose so that my child on the spectrum would learn more social skills, those days where challenging but I'm proud of myself for putting myself out of my comfort zone. I looked a hot mess then my hair boy 😂

All the children did great. I love seeing Mikko opening up and learning because I have a grandchildren that's has the same challenges and it can be challenging for the parents. However over time as with any other child we as parents get to learn our children and what each one needs and how to overcome. Blessings to you and your family💓

She done incredible seeing her going up and holding the mermaids hand was the best . Well done beautiful girl xx

Did your son draw? Share his drawings at the end.

Question: When you asked Mikko if she was done (eating her banana and oatmeal bar) and she said/sounded out "no", was that necessarily echoalia or did she process what you said? 🤔

6:46 I have no words 😊❤ my heart is smiling. I'm so happy for all of you!

Awh it went well for me. And the mermaid was so patient and gentle with Mikko and McKenzie was happy with her sticker!

This actually made me cry. She reminds me sooo much of my 2 year old autistic daughter

She appreciated the trip to the aquarium. The aquarium is a therapeutic and calming place to be.

This brought me so much joy! All of your children are so wonderful!❤

I can't stop crying I'm so proud of you mikko it started a little rocky leaving home but it was worth it this fulled my heart with so much joy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

I love how much she enjoyed the mermaid how adorable. Great job

I’ve noticed that Mikko knows who to pull these stunts on to get her way. When she’s with the mom she does whatever (pretty clever), when she’s with the dad she doesn’t do whatever. Mikko is not dumb as like any other child/children they only do what they know they can get away with and she knows who to do it with.