Thank you for this video. This is such an eye opener! My son is 31 and second child and we always knew him as a child he was not like the normal baby and child. Even to this day he is a strange kind of person with all kinds of quirks or social behavior. He would also not sit long in a high baby chair and even in a stroller. Sadly no one could help us identify his condition. And we took him to many professionals including a professor, school psychologist, medical examiner, and Doctor in education. He also did not talk at three years, but as soon he went to the speech therapist he learned very quickly. Even the speech therapist was amazed at how fast he learned.

You are absolutely fantastic parents , dexter is adorable ! Thank you for sharing your experiences.

It’s a wonderful thing to spread positivity among parents with autistic child. Great video thanks for sharing

Here are some things my mother noticed about me when I was a baby: I did not like to be held by anyone including family, I liked to bounce excessively back and forth when sitting, and once I could move I would move away from the sound of voices. The not wanting to be held is particularly noteworthy because physical contact is usually soothing for babies, not stressful. When I became a toddler I would actually be combative towards people trying to pick me up. Caregivers had to pick me up from behind or I would take a swing at them. My mother did eventually teach me to be able to tolerate and appreciate physical contact by the time I was about 5 or 6, so don't panic and think some of these extreme reactions are insurmountable.

You seem like such wonderful parents! Both of your boys are lucky to have you! When times get tough - & they will as we all have our time - just stick together & be kind to one another, always. Loved your video!👍👍👍💟

I have realized that in the old days when they didn’t have as much information, Those signs would have passed as simple as just a slow development. Just late speakers. But now things can be noticed earlier, we have more info to relate about. Thanks for sharing

Thank you for posting. I always love seeing you guys. My little guy just started pre-school in August and he's surprisingly doing well. I'm still not getting any therapys yet so we're still waiting. But they have been doing a lot with him at school. So I guess that's better than nothing lol

You two have the most beautiful, genuine, warm and loving energy! I hope my husband and I are like you guys

I am an SLP on a diagnostic team for toddlers and preschoolers in the US. I love your videos. You give parents and families so much wonderful insight, accurate information and beautiful encouragement. I can’t get enough of your videos. God bless your family. Thank you for all the help you are providing to so many families!

We have that experience, too. My eldst daughter is autistic. I knew what sings to look for early on since I took child psychology in school. I realized early on she was exhibiting some signs and I suspected as much, but there were SO many subtle signs I missed that we only realized AFTER my second daughter was born and we got to see the actually difference. Little things, like the amount of engaging my second daughter did compared to my first. My second daughter was always looking at us, copying exactly what we did, interacting with us and snuggling and engaging and communicating in her own baby-type way. But my eldest did her own thing. She wouldn't copy us or necessarily even look at us if we said something like, "Hello!". She didn't like being touched, either. Right from birth she hated people touching her. At 8 months she no longer let me hold her to feed, and at just before two years she refused to ever let me pick her up again. All hugging was done backwards. She didn't smile for the first four months. To us, all of it seemed "normal" except the not smiling. But to further throw things off she had 20 words when she hit a year old, and by the time she turned two she was regularly using 2000 words in full scentences. (When she hit 200 words at a year and 8 months we started writing them down because it was sort of crazy I wanted to remember what they were, then as more and more got added on we just kept making the list). She didn't seem autistic in that sense, but in others things started to become clearer, such as the fact she couldn't use those push-toys that you ride on with wheels. When on playground equipement she would randomly "let go", and fall. She had no gross motor skills to speak of. She didn't learn to ride a trike until she was 4, and not well, either. And she couldn't ride a two wheeler until she was 8. But what really made us get her diagnosed was her interactions with other kids. In preschool her teachers pointed out she handled social situations very oddly for a child her age. She would ask groups of kids playing if "they would mind" of she joined in. In return these other 3 years olds would look at her like she was nuts. They said it was odd she didn't just start playing like other kids would. Then in junior kindergarten when she was 4 I knew it was time to get her tested when it was clear she wasn't acknowledging other children. They'd say hi and she'd just ignore them. They'd give her a birthday invite and she's look at it and put it down and keep walking away. She COULD engage if she was asked to, but she didn't seem to realize on her own that people and friends were a good thing to have. And what's even more amazing is that years later when she talks about her experiences as a young child she remembers starting school and thinking all people, everywhere were like just objects that were there for her to use or interact with if she wanted. She didn't see them as people, like her. Now she does, of course. She's made leaps and bounds over the years in terms of her ability to be social. But at the beginning it was like pulling teeth to get her to realize that people talking to her meant she should talk back. But our second was a natural social butterfly from very early on. It's funny how having something to compare it with (and no 'compare" as in comparing the children, but more the experience) made all the difference in finally understanding what subtle symptoms were there from the beginning.

Your husband looks like George Clooney....

So adorable!! It’s so true being a first time parent you really wouldn’t know. Nicholas being my fourth child I knew very early that something wasn’t quite right. I had three daughters first so I did question myself if it was just the difference between boys and girls and or being the baby... but something kept tugging on my gut that something was not typical

So reassuring Thanx! You're a beautiful family....lucky children💛

i have a 13 yr old who is severely asd. I know that there were many MANY signs since birth of his autism. I had only been around disabled young adults, older children. So, I didnt completely understand what I was seeing. But now, All the times he did certain things or required being held by me and only me in a somewhat tight manner, he was needing the feeling on pressure and he didnt babble or talk because of asd. He had soooo many signs that a doctor who knew asd, could have seen and had early intervention. But, sadly, doctors had no clue and left me to figure it out on my own. Which I did, but he did suffer from me not knowing how to teach a tot on the spectrum.

Beautiful couple & beautiful baby ❤

My granddaughter was the 5th child of my daughter and because she was a neglectful mom, Grace never got screened or helped until she was 4, but now that she is with some caring and loving fosters, she is doing amazing and we are all so heartwarmed. I remember her as a baby and showing many signs that my daughter refused to acknowledge. Grace didn't even want anyone else to look at her much less hold her or cuddle her. Now Grace carries on conversations with us and her sisters and is integrating into a regular classroom. Because of her progress we call her amazing.. Amazing Grace. You can't even cuddle her enough now she is so loving and interactive with everybody !!

We have an older grandson who is autistic, he is high functioning, very clever but on the go constantly. Has alot of sensory issues, styms and masks alot. Our 12mth old grandson, is the happiest baby, failed his 12mth health check miserably. He cant clap, babble, he isnt trying to crawl, pull himself up or trying to walk. So were pretty sure he has autism. But he wont get a diagnosis til about 2/3 yrs old. But he is a very happy little boy. He is going on a 6wk course to help him out. We noticed differences with both of them when they hit 6mths old. Thank you for doing this video ❤

The saddest part is that they don't respond when you call their name.

Hand flapping is common but if it's repetitive and longer that could be a sign.

Beautiful couple and beautiful children. Wishing Dexter all the best

Mr. Clooney looks a lot like your husband! Thank you for the information. My 7 year old is high-level autistic and my 1 year old daughter is showing signs...

♥️♥️ Love hearing other journeys.

My first daughter had signs of autism but I always just thought she was a hard baby,she never actually engaged with me or others and I never understood it until I had my second baby and my second is a total opposite . Wish I knew earlier so I could’ve helped her , she’s almost 8 now and it all makes sense why she acts the way she does , she still has trouble with everyday life

BTW: I’m sure you have heard but Your husband looks like George Clooney. Anyway, your little boy is adorable and my son did not start developing signs until 2.5 years old. He was an early talker, he potty trained very early and simply did stuff early. He was a later onset and diagnosed at the age of five. He is now what we consider high functioning and every day his behaviors are getting better. I often wonder what made things change. Good luck in your Journey ;)

George Clooney's brother.

It’s hard to understand with you guys speaking over each other.

My son is exactly like Dexter...right now he is 2.9

We are in the waiting list for OT, ST, FT and ABA. We too missed so many things related to autism when he was a baby. My son is 24 months now and we are really worried...please pray for us.

Hi. My son JEREMIAH is 11 months old and had febrile seizure before 10 days. Untill then he responded very well to his name but now he's not responding to his name unless I call 5 or 10 times. But good eye contact. Can febrile seizure trigger autism? Kindly reply please 🙏🏻.

Me too and I had training three years early child development, 🤦‍♀️🙄, my youngest and I missed it. But only because I was using the same technique I used to teach my sister's autistic son and my daughter who said her first word at four months cause I always said hi baby every morning. I started with my son same way just pushed it under the rug by saying (oh it's cause he's the second child and a boy they're developmental delayed naturally, 🤦‍♀️). Look at his second and first birthdays, 😭 how could I miss fifteen years. But I did but in my defense I did tell the doctor something was wrong hence the reason why I switched doctors when he was 18 months old because he kept running himself into the wall every time you would tell him no or correct his behavior he would bang his head on stuff our run his head into stuff. As a mom I knew something wasn't right but my pediatrician who was also a child psychologist kept telling me he was fine he was meeting his milestones well of course I worked with him all the time I made the time and focused on only him did this four times before him nothing different except he crawled on his back scooching. And walked on his tippy toes and had yeast issues which is common with autistic children, but didn't find that out till recently about the bacteria link with the gut, 😩 no wonder why formulas were such a pain, I had to go to canned pet milk and drops.

When your son was playing with the construction toy, his hand movements, were one you see lots of autistic children do. Not every child uses those hand movements. Now on the note of jar food...All parents should try the jars of food. They taste awful!! Except some of the fruit, and desert ones. My Oldest would spit the jar food out at me. So I wondered.. why?? So.. I tasted it. It was awful!! I also spit it out. Then I bought one of those hand held manual blenders, and what ever we were eating, I blended up, and fed to all of my kids. They loved it. First time, i did potatoes, chicken, and gravy. My daughter couldn't get enough. I wondered.. why?? So.. I tried it. It was very Yummy. Lol. Children do have taste buds, and do know what their taste buds like, and don't like. But a lot of those jar foods are gross. Better to make homemade.

George Cloony and Reese Witherspoon!

He looks like a famous movie star. Dad.

I’ve come to investigate. I have a 6 month granddaughter who is beyond placid all she does is smile. She is absolutely delightful but she has what I call tai chi hands. She is constantly moving her hands as if she is doing tai chi so I’m just curious really

Howlong u have next baby? And next baby will be okay? I want have Nather baby but just worry

Almost sounds like adhd symptoms...❤

Hi Fay, I wanted to ask about Dexter’s bowel movements as a baby/toddler. I have done some reading that suggests autistic children have a gut function /brain function link. Did you find that he was more constipated as a baby, and have you ever been told about the importance of giving probiotics to children with autism?

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

Does Dexter follow instructions? Like to bring something when asked or to throw something in bin or like go give the ball to dad etc if yes at what age he started following that and how did you teach him please share . My son is 2.8 and he won't follow simple instructions. If any one can help please share.

Did the baby like cartoon.I am in tension . I don’t know what to do

Lactose issues are a big red flag with the gut health neighbor is going through it now with her six month old not gaining weight, 💔 three sibs have lactose issues and doctors won't pay attention to family history, 😢. I told her oatmeal milk could work for all.

You are a beautiful couple

I always thought babies started crawling around the age of 6 months old. All 3 of mine did. I wouldn't think 7 months was early for crawling. One of mine didn't like crawling, and was walking around the age of 9 months. Now that is early for walking. Most don't walk till 12 months. Just saying. I also thought every child should know how to ride a 2 wheeler, without training wheels by 6 years old. So.. I do not see early crawling, walking, or cycling, as a sign of autism. Just normal child development.

At 0:44 that was a hand flapping right?

I’m curios if our diet while pregnant may have not been good? My son has it but I had GD and read that can do with it?

He look like indiana jones

Go to 2:28

Great value George Clooney

I have a four year old autistic.can these be cured and will he be able to talk or not?its very expensive i can not afford for treatments and therapy.can i get any ideas which can help at home.

Your husband looks like George Clooney but much better version of him, like a better looking brother😜

Do you think your kids will have a problem in the future with you showing their lives without consent? I know social media is big now and having a kid in the spectrum it is great to have the help of what other parents went through but I just think a lot of parents in KZfaq don't realize their kids didn't have any saying on their lives being share with strangers...

Then my all 3 children have autism ,i did't know .. come on now everything that children do is autism. No is not! Super intelegent children are not ill 🥺

The background tune is so annoying..

Everyone is on the spectrum. It’s just a matter of where on the spectrum.

Is Daddy on the spectrum too?

You are so beautiful

GEORGE CLOONEY!! Lol

Did you have any thing different between pregancies well other than with your first one the for both them!you have same housenot knowing and stress of that also did you take anything when you were pregant even natural did you use same hospital did you live in same house with both preganies?Sorry one more what did you crave alot of when you were pregnant any wine oranything done different between preganancies?ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCHING THE GOOD DOCTOR!

$50,000 the husband did the same thing at his age.... Nan?

The woman:🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶!!.......

What's different now than say 20 years ago? Dating sites exposure access infedility......and 1 in 50 kids with autism. Bacterial infections such as tetanus, sepsis, strep and syphilis have alot of the same behavioral symptoms as Autism. Why do they have an unhealthy gut to begin with? Maybe a bacterial infection was there since birth.... Syphilis causes brain eye ear teeth skin(excema) bone defects. Unfortunately being pregnant it creates false negatives called the hook effect. Too many antibodies from mom and baby can't be detected with standard testing methods. It can be acquired by eating or drinking after someone, kissing, sneezing and hereditarily. It has the ability to mutate our genes so it basically goes unnoticed and disseminates quickly in children to the organs instead of lingering in the blood. So no a simple blood test won't work, if you can even get a doc to agree to one. This is probably why now we are seeing multiple children in families with autism, it never got treated while pregnant. Unfortunately if the symptoms are subtle, doctors would rather call it Autism than a possible STD while pregnant. $$$$ true testing is with a PCR, not blood. If its spread by mucous, it makes sense to test it that way. I'd like to see a study with autistic children being treated with penicillin to see if it has any effect. Good luck. If you don't believe me, here's a pediatric infectious disease doctor claiming the facts www.nature.com/articles/nrmicro.2016.141?foxtrotcallback=true journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/CMR.00070-13