I wanted to share a bit of behind-the-scenes SBSK info. You might notice some of the angles of me and Teddy interacting are not positioned perfectly. That is because I decided long ago to optimize human connection in these interviews as opposed to videography. I learned quickly that many people I work with can feel overwhelmed by having additional people present for the interview. That is why for the majority of SBSK it has been just me and a camera. When I interact with a person, like Teddy, I set up my tripod and forget it is there. We then focus solely on forming a bond as opposed to having extra stimuli that can be distracting. Anyway, thanks for understanding and always supporting SBSK through the years. I can’t believe our 8 year anniversary is in a month!
We don’t need any perfect framing or exceptional videography. As long as people are seen and heard, the sacrifice made to make it better for the people is worth it.
thank you not only for sharing the stories of this beautiful people, but also for teaching us how to interact and make them feel confortable. I feel a lot of people including me don't know how to interact with them and are afraid to be felt insensible or offensive. I love how you always ask how to make friends with them. and how many times the answer is simply to talk to them like we normally we would with the other people. it's important to be reminded that even if they sometimes can't reply or connect like we're used to, they're normal people that just want others to act like we would with everyone else and be friends.
Most definitely he found a friend in Chris as well as Crist having another friend to his list of many How could somebody not loved this young man he has a heart of gold.
My son was diagnosed asd level 3. When his speech regressed, I thought he wouldn’t speak again. He’s selectively mute. Even when he doesn’t speak(most of the time) I know exactly what he’s saying based on his non verbal communication. And it’s more beautiful than any words. Just being present. ♥️🙌🥰🏆
Chris, the way Teddy got up and immediately kissed your cheek reminded me that you were put on this Earth to be a good, safe vibe for everyone you meet. It's absolutely amazing how truly non-threatening and accepting your energy is.
Teddy reminds me a lot of my son Thaddeus. Thaddeus is 8 years old and has level 3 non verbal autism and has cone-rod dystrophy which makes him legally blind and color blind. He also has severe food allergies. Thaddeus does all the loud noises and sounds like Teddy and also at times will go 24 hours without sleeping. I have two other children and they also have adapted to the loud noises and are able to sleep through all the loud noises Thaddeus makes. Thaddeus is a very happy guy just like Teddy. Thank you so much for this video! :)
How you communicated with Teddy, is what we call “Intensive Interaction” in the UK. We use it daily at my school. Teddy would fit in fine in the special Ed school that I work in 😍
Mom seems overwhelmed 😞 I can completely respect that. Seems like a good supportive family. Teddy’s siblings are awesome kids!! I wish them the very best 🍀
My favorite part is when Teddy’s Mom mimics his noises. Teddy’s face just lit up, you can see how strong of a bond they have. His siblings are incredibly smart & intuitive too.
First off this woman is a saint. Her child is literally one in a million. She has nobody that really understands her families situation. I wish them all the best what an amazing family!💜
God bless his mother. She’s been through so much and is doing such a good job and idk I just sense what a great person she is. Mentally strong and just impressive to me ☺️
To hear that it was like having a newborn for 6 years really put things into perspective for me. Wow! That really speaks to what a determined, enduring, loving and just plain amazing family Teddy has! What an amazing mom! The fact that he gets sick often must take a big toll on everyone's energy and emotions too. Still such a beautiful family. I pray that Teddy and his family are blessed beyond measure and have long long lives together! Sending love your way!
chris, i really wish you'd do a spin-off about how amazing the siblings are, or even include them more in your questions about what they like to do, and their hopes/dreams. i think it's great you asked about the mental health of the mom, and love that you've done that before with other parents, but i can only imagine how the siblings feel. like, it seemed the daughter had more to say but didn't want to say anything negative. i'd love to get their perspectives too! either way, i've been subscribed to your channel for years and love what you do. no hate on your, this family or anyone else in your videos. just an idea.
I agree. It's easy for the siblings, especially those with fewer support needs, to get almost forgotten or overlooked because people just assume they're fine. But they have their own perspectives, opinions, dreams, etc, and they need to be seen, heard, and recognized as much as their sibling. Sometimes they're not as fine as they may seem, or they may just not want to be seen as "taking" time or attention from their sibling. Maybe a bonus playlist of Special Siblings? They wouldn't have to be long videos, but I agree it would be nice to see the siblings get their own chance to be in the spotlight.
Thank you for saying this. It is wonderful these children with special needs are getting the love and attention they need but I absolutely agree that their siblings need to be recognized and appreciated too. It’s a lot of responsibility to be the sibling of someone with a lot of medical needs
teddy’s friendliness and bubbly personality rly shine in this video. too often in media we see non-verbal individuals portrayed as withdrawn or anti-social with no nuance.
It really gets me in the feels when these interviews are a whole family affair. Parents, siblings, grandparents, all there and determined to give these beautiful kids the best life possible. Thank you Chris for continuously showcasing wonderful families like Teddy and his crew!
Hi Teddy! I’m hoping your mom reads this message to you. I wanted to say hello and that it was so nice to see you in your very own video!! Do you like going to the park? My favorite thing was always the swings, I could swing for hours. So much fun! What do you like best?
First time I've been this early to a video, but I just wanted to say thank you. For all you do. Breaking down the unconcious stigma, showing the world that we are all human. As someone with ASD and ADHD, I find comfort in the fact there are people like yourself championing understanding. Much love, and respect, Josh
Aw Teddy is super adorable! He reminds me so much of my non verbal nephew Erich. Teddy I hope you continue to be your amazing and wonderful self! This video shows that you bring love and joy to everyone that meets you!
Watching Teddy’s siblings, John and Evelyn, I can’t wait to see what they do with their lives. Kids like this often go on to make a difference in the world. They’re already very special kids. Teddy is such a Sweety. I kept thinking, “Scratch his head, Chris! He wants you to scratch his head!” 🤣 It even looked like Teddy was trying to get some head scratching from his beard. 🙂
Teddy is precious and cute! I hope the other kids are getting some support here or there. Especially the daughter, seems like she’s holding back a lot of stress. So Much love in this wonderful family!!
Of course, the bond that Teddy has with his parents is just lovely, but I also adore both of Teddy’s siblings. And the bond that Teddy has with his grandfather is lovely. We all learn so much from SBSK!!
Teddy is so beautiful! So pure and with so much joy to share. Chris you’re a gift to us all for giving these children a chance to share their story.💗💗💗 So caring and loving and without a judgmental bone in your body. Please never change 🙏
Tears steamed down my face hearing about the birthday party he was invited to and how included everyone felt for him…including Teddy. Teach your children inclusivity, no matter our beautiful differences ❤❤
Chris, I really liked watching how attentive you were to Teddy's movements and body language. Definitely recognized it as something I have done as someone who worked with kids who can be very physically affectionate. A tricky balance to affirm their nonverbal communication but also maintain boundaries that kisses aren't for school or strangers in the grocery store.
Chris ♥️ you will make such an amazing awesome father. You really know how to connect with children . Thank you for being the lovely person that you are . God Bless you in all that you do 🙏🏻♥️💜🥰💙❤️
I’m so glad you interview grandparents as well. It’s so wonderful to see their relationships with their grandchildren. 😊 Thank you to Teddy’s family for sharing your story. It was fun to “get to know you” a bit!
Everybody needs a teddy in their life…..I also have a non verbal 10 year old daughter with cerebral palsy we feel very lucky to have her with us, she is our foster daughter but regardless treat her the same as everyone in the family. She has been a blessing for our family and can’t imagine our life with out her.
What a sweet kid. And what a sweet guy. I’m sure this kids mother is very good to him, what wonderful people. Man I like it when people show love to each other.
What an impressive family. Mom, you are a Saint, literally. The tolerance and acceptance of the siblings is remarkable as well. I watch this channel to see good people in this world, and Teddy's family did not disappoint, he is very lucky to have you all.
She is hurting. She is doing what she feels she needs to do, but it's tragic. What happens as he grows, gains physical strength, isn't cute? She touched on this issue, but the boundary setting needed to start a long time ago. My heart breaks for Teddy's siblings.
I have watched a lot of SBSK videos. I’ve cried a lot. I’ve learned a lot. For some reason this one really got to me. What a precious boy! And so amazing how Chris and Teddy were interacting. I love this channel so much!
What a sweet boy! My son started to say a few words around age 8... he still uses them very infrequently at 15. He also has always been a happy lovey dovey kind of guy. Even without words I still know his heart and he knows mine. It took time but I honestly believe that he's happy and perfect how he is. We rarely run into challenges like we did when he was little and couldn't communicate to us. You just learn what the sounds and faces and behaviors mean over time.
He's so much like my chromosome 18 boy. Loves sounds, being talked at, hugged, danced with, goes crazy for the head scratching and will yank you over for it. (We've been teaching him "head scratch please" the last 3 weeks) He too is non-speaking but still has such a personality. A lot of people don't see it at first and think he has little going on in his mind but if he can tell you're genuine he really comes out of his shell. He's come a long way communicating with an AAC iPad device in the past few years and has started to show just how much he does think. He just started doing multiplication in school and sometimes he even answers the teacher's questions before she finishes asking them! People think individuals with disabilities are so different and don't know how to interact with them. The reality is they respond well to kindness, love, and patience, same as the rest of us. Everybody just wants to feel a sense of safety and belonging.
I'm no expert but I wouldn't wait for him to get older and " less cute" to discourage public displays of affection towards strangers . It might be tempting if the said strangers encourage it but it will send him confusing mixed messages , he'll just be bigger and harder to control and his behavior mor ingrained the longer you wait .He's definitely too pure for this world .
You are a treasure amongst humans, Teddy. Making sure that Chris knows the same thing is a joy. You all belong here in uncountable ways. Hi to my fellow parents and caregivers! We have a blessed journey.
Chris, your spirit MAGNETICALLY draws so many in loving ways, which allows us to experience them even more deeply. Thank you for your sensitivity and insight ! 💕
My son has very similar rare condition 18q- but 12q+! It's amazing to see this rare child on your channel! They have slightly different desease with my son, but they are a little similar. We are from Russia and here I know 9 children with the same deletion on chromosome 18. So very glad to meet you Teddy)))
What an amazing family. Teddy is so sweet. Mom is wonderful and I hope she knows that. I liked how Teddy was sitting so nicely with grandpa the first clip he was in. They all love and care for Teddy so much. Such a good interview!
The mother mentioned that she wishes she had a community of people who have the same condition/have children with Teddy's rare combination of conditions. I hope she realises that this video will grant her wish for any future individuals like Teddy. They'll be able to look at this video and see that families like theirs can thrive!
I'm sure there's a community out there for her somewhere, there are so many people in the world living with very unique combinations of disorders and struggles.
Such a social little guy! Not all children are as comfortable with people, it's heartwarming. More of that is needed in the world! Really an amazing family. Such articulate siblings, already wise and well spoken. I wish them all the best and that they will finally find that perfect group for them 🌹
I can only imagine how hard their situation is. From what I see here Teddy is blessed with an amazing family! I would be honored to say hi if our paths ever crossed.I will keep them in my prayers. Great vid!
I love this channel its so comforting especially for me raising now 3 teenage boys of my own with special needs it can be tough at times but seeing other parents stories are motivating and inspiring. Thank you for this channel
I loved how Teddy's siblings spoke about him and their family. They seem such gentle and kind kids, I'm glad they are in Teddy's life. I loved how calm Teddy was with his grandfather, such a beautiful bond. I big and gentle hug to Teddy's mom. I hope people in stores or in the street will come to you and say hi to you and Teddy and that new friendships can come out of that. Love and hugs to the whole family from Portugal 💖 Love and hugs to you, Chris, for being such a beautiful human being. The world needs people like you. 💖
I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm in nursing school right now (particularly interested in psychiatric nursing) and watching the way you're able to bond with all kinds of people of all ages only inspires me further! Thank you for doing what you're doing. 💚
He seems to have a special knack for going at his own calm pace and letting Teddy go at his active pace. Yet they still are somehow in step with each other.
I am ALWAYS surprised that every child you interact with responds to you. You connect with sounds, songs, high fives and just acting silly. When I watch the beginning of these videos I always feel sad. Then, by some sort of miracle you bring out that persons , hidden, lovable personality and spark of joy. Amazing. Thank you for what you do!
I do hope you know that every kid you have interacted with, and interviewed, have felt and seen how good natured and good hearted yo are. Your genuinely kind, playful, and have no problem acting wild to get them to smile and laugh. Thank you for introducing to us all these kids and adults, so can learn about their plights, and learn something new ourselves, the viewers!
Okay I teared up when Teddy kissed Chris on the cheek. What a magical moment! Thank you for these powerful videos Chris. Teddy is such a delight and his Mom seems incredible!
Chris you are amazing! Bringing light to conditions that are rare. You are such a patient, understanding and gentle soul, and the families are rockstars! ❤
Always love coming to this channel to see the wonderful people always highlighted. It not only shows the humanity and needs for the differently abled individuals but also the families and how they are feeling as well. It's not always easy but there is definitely love.
I go to adult special education and I have a best friend who when we first became friends I didn't see his disability I sew him for him only later in life I realised he has a mental challenge but it didn't change how much I love him as a friend and as my little brother from another mother he is kind and the sweetest person you'll ever meet my message is don't treat people any different just because they have a disability or anything in general we are all human and should spread love and not hate 😊❤️☮️
Shoutout to the Grandpa! I feel he read Teddy the best and that they have a really solid bond going! The rest of the family is great too, I was just really impressed with how well the Grandpa was able to pick up on Teddy's cues and seemed the most calm/less stressed.
My daughter also has a rare genetic disorder and Teddy reminds me of her! She is also nonspeaking, but loves vocalizing and music and silly sounds, too!
I work with people who are non-verbal and they teach me so much, the love they give you is the best feeling ever! People sometimes don’t realise how much they understand and how smart they are ❤️
I wanted to share a bit of behind-the-scenes SBSK info. You might notice some of the angles of me and Teddy interacting are not positioned perfectly. That is because I decided long ago to optimize human connection in these interviews as opposed to videography. I learned quickly that many people I work with can feel overwhelmed by having additional people present for the interview. That is why for the majority of SBSK it has been just me and a camera. When I interact with a person, like Teddy, I set up my tripod and forget it is there. We then focus solely on forming a bond as opposed to having extra stimuli that can be distracting. Anyway, thanks for understanding and always supporting SBSK through the years. I can’t believe our 8 year anniversary is in a month!
@@Cimorelli102 he is 8 years old
We don’t need any perfect framing or exceptional videography. As long as people are seen and heard, the sacrifice made to make it better for the people is worth it.
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@@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids he is such a lovely child
thank you not only for sharing the stories of this beautiful people, but also for teaching us how to interact and make them feel confortable. I feel a lot of people including me don't know how to interact with them and are afraid to be felt insensible or offensive. I love how you always ask how to make friends with them. and how many times the answer is simply to talk to them like we normally we would with the other people. it's important to be reminded that even if they sometimes can't reply or connect like we're used to, they're normal people that just want others to act like we would with everyone else and be friends.
Teddy you are proof that 'non-verbal' is far from meaning 'not communicating'. I love the way he interacted with Chris!
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Most definitely he found a friend in Chris as well as Crist having another friend to his list of many How could somebody not loved this young man he has a heart of gold.
My son was diagnosed asd level 3. When his speech regressed, I thought he wouldn’t speak again. He’s selectively mute. Even when he doesn’t speak(most of the time) I know exactly what he’s saying based on his non verbal communication. And it’s more beautiful than any words. Just being present. ♥️🙌🥰🏆
Chris, the way Teddy got up and immediately kissed your cheek reminded me that you were put on this Earth to be a good, safe vibe for everyone you meet. It's absolutely amazing how truly non-threatening and accepting your energy is.
I loved when He asked about the mothers mental health. I pray she gets the community that she can relate to and share thoughts and feelings with.
Teddy reminds me a lot of my son Thaddeus. Thaddeus is 8 years old and has level 3 non verbal autism and has cone-rod dystrophy which makes him legally blind and color blind. He also has severe food allergies. Thaddeus does all the loud noises and sounds like Teddy and also at times will go 24 hours without sleeping. I have two other children and they also have adapted to the loud noises and are able to sleep through all the loud noises Thaddeus makes. Thaddeus is a very happy guy just like Teddy. Thank you so much for this video! :)
Where does he get the energy for not sleeping? That sounds very tiring. Big hug to you. ❤️
I hope you and Thaddeus are doing well.
@@kathyjohnson2043 I also hope that your other two kids are doing well too.
I LOVE that name!! Best of luck to you both ❤️
Wish you the best❤
How you communicated with Teddy, is what we call “Intensive Interaction” in the UK. We use it daily at my school. Teddy would fit in fine in the special Ed school that I work in 😍
Mom seems overwhelmed 😞
I can completely respect that.
Seems like a good supportive family. Teddy’s siblings are awesome kids!!
I wish them the very best 🍀
Exactly. She seems very overwhelmed. I think she worries about him alot.
His siblings are very well-spoken.
Hope that mom is doing okay today. Takes a very strong person. I hope she’s proud of herself for everything she does for her son.
She’s amazing
My favorite part is when Teddy’s Mom mimics his noises. Teddy’s face just lit up, you can see how strong of a bond they have. His siblings are incredibly smart & intuitive too.
First off this woman is a saint. Her child is literally one in a million. She has nobody that really understands her families situation.
I wish them all the best what an amazing family!💜
God bless his mother. She’s been through so much and is doing such a good job and idk I just sense what a great person she is. Mentally strong and just impressive to me ☺️
What an amazing mom. I can tell she will do anything for her kids. Especially the lack of sleep for six years. Some people are just amazing.
To hear that it was like having a newborn for 6 years really put things into perspective for me. Wow! That really speaks to what a determined, enduring, loving and just plain amazing family Teddy has! What an amazing mom! The fact that he gets sick often must take a big toll on everyone's energy and emotions too. Still such a beautiful family. I pray that Teddy and his family are blessed beyond measure and have long long lives together! Sending love your way!
chris, i really wish you'd do a spin-off about how amazing the siblings are, or even include them more in your questions about what they like to do, and their hopes/dreams. i think it's great you asked about the mental health of the mom, and love that you've done that before with other parents, but i can only imagine how the siblings feel. like, it seemed the daughter had more to say but didn't want to say anything negative. i'd love to get their perspectives too!
either way, i've been subscribed to your channel for years and love what you do. no hate on your, this family or anyone else in your videos. just an idea.
I agree. It's easy for the siblings, especially those with fewer support needs, to get almost forgotten or overlooked because people just assume they're fine. But they have their own perspectives, opinions, dreams, etc, and they need to be seen, heard, and recognized as much as their sibling. Sometimes they're not as fine as they may seem, or they may just not want to be seen as "taking" time or attention from their sibling.
Maybe a bonus playlist of Special Siblings? They wouldn't have to be long videos, but I agree it would be nice to see the siblings get their own chance to be in the spotlight.
I agree
Thank you for saying this. It is wonderful these children with special needs are getting the love and attention they need but I absolutely agree that their siblings need to be recognized and appreciated too. It’s a lot of responsibility to be the sibling of someone with a lot of medical needs
I got that impression with the daughter too.
The other children are so compassionate and sweet. They will definitely go far in life.
teddy’s friendliness and bubbly personality rly shine in this video. too often in media we see non-verbal individuals portrayed as withdrawn or anti-social with no nuance.
That grandpa is so relaxing to listen too.
It really gets me in the feels when these interviews are a whole family affair. Parents, siblings, grandparents, all there and determined to give these beautiful kids the best life possible. Thank you Chris for continuously showcasing wonderful families like Teddy and his crew!
We have a very VERY similar miracle.
Thank you for spotlighting this wonderful child.
Teddy and his family are definitely not alone! Much love!
I rarely comment, but I felt compelled today. Every single member of this family touched my heart. This is a special family. 💖
Hi Teddy! I’m hoping your mom reads this message to you. I wanted to say hello and that it was so nice to see you in your very own video!! Do you like going to the park? My favorite thing was always the swings, I could swing for hours. So much fun! What do you like best?
First time I've been this early to a video, but I just wanted to say thank you. For all you do. Breaking down the unconcious stigma, showing the world that we are all human. As someone with ASD and ADHD, I find comfort in the fact there are people like yourself championing understanding.
Much love, and respect,
Josh
Aw Teddy is super adorable! He reminds me so much of my non verbal nephew Erich. Teddy I hope you continue to be your amazing and wonderful self! This video shows that you bring love and joy to everyone that meets you!
Watching Teddy’s siblings, John and Evelyn, I can’t wait to see what they do with their lives. Kids like this often go on to make a difference in the world. They’re already very special kids. Teddy is such a Sweety. I kept thinking, “Scratch his head, Chris! He wants you to scratch his head!” 🤣 It even looked like Teddy was trying to get some head scratching from his beard. 🙂
I am pretty sure her name was Evelyn
@@slayyalldaygirlslay4767 Thank you. I edited my post to add her name.
I was moved by John's conscious empathy, it's clear he will go on to do great things.
Teddy seems like a great kid. I love how he took to Chris right away. What a sweet little boy
Teddy is precious and cute! I hope the other kids are getting some support here or there. Especially the daughter, seems like she’s holding back a lot of stress. So
Much love in this wonderful family!!
Of course, the bond that Teddy has with his parents is just lovely, but I also adore both of Teddy’s siblings. And the bond that Teddy has with his grandfather is lovely. We all learn so much from SBSK!!
Teddy is so beautiful! So pure and with so much joy to share. Chris you’re a gift to us all for giving these children a chance to share their story.💗💗💗 So caring and loving and without a judgmental bone in your body. Please never change 🙏
Tears steamed down my face hearing about the birthday party he was invited to and how included everyone felt for him…including Teddy. Teach your children inclusivity, no matter our beautiful differences ❤❤
Teddy seems so precious & full of joy! I hope he makes loads of friends!
Wow what an outstanding amazing woman he has for a mother. She is beautiful inside and out, I hope she has some time to herself every now and then
Mom you’re doing a great job , the older brother and sister are so sweet
I learn so much about interacting with people who are different than me just by watching Chris do it. Thank you, Chris!!
Chris, I really liked watching how attentive you were to Teddy's movements and body language. Definitely recognized it as something I have done as someone who worked with kids who can be very physically affectionate. A tricky balance to affirm their nonverbal communication but also maintain boundaries that kisses aren't for school or strangers in the grocery store.
Chris ♥️ you will make such an amazing awesome father. You really know how to connect with children . Thank you for being the lovely person that you are . God Bless you in all that you do 🙏🏻♥️💜🥰💙❤️
I’m so glad you interview grandparents as well. It’s so wonderful to see their relationships with their grandchildren. 😊
Thank you to Teddy’s family for sharing your story. It was fun to “get to know you” a bit!
Everybody needs a teddy in their life…..I also have a non verbal 10 year old daughter with cerebral palsy we feel very lucky to have her with us, she is our foster daughter but regardless treat her the same as everyone in the family. She has been a blessing for our family and can’t imagine our life with out her.
Not all of us could handle a Teddy. We are given what we can handle and learn from 🙂
@Dinah Brown no need to ruin the mood. Duh we all know some people can't even handle kids themselves
@@hi78889 😊
@@dinahbrown902 ok
@@dinahbrown902 nah people just get what they get with kids genetically/defects and have to learn to deal with it.
This mother deserves a round of applause. What a beautiful soul. She is caring, loving and advocating for her son.
What a sweet kid. And what a sweet guy. I’m sure this kids mother is very good to him, what wonderful people. Man I like it when people show love to each other.
I really respect how thoughtful these parents are.
Teddy was just the perfect name for him ❤
Chris is a very special person - and he conducts very special interviews with very special people. You can always learn something here.
Those kisses just melted my heart ❤ Who needs words with love like that?💕❤️💕
What an impressive family. Mom, you are a Saint, literally. The tolerance and acceptance of the siblings is remarkable as well. I watch this channel to see good people in this world, and Teddy's family did not disappoint, he is very lucky to have you all.
She is hurting. She is doing what she feels she needs to do, but it's tragic. What happens as he grows, gains physical strength, isn't cute? She touched on this issue, but the boundary setting needed to start a long time ago.
My heart breaks for Teddy's siblings.
My Gran heart just exploded with that lovely cheek kiss ♥️ 🥰
I have watched a lot of SBSK videos. I’ve cried a lot. I’ve learned a lot. For some reason this one really got to me. What a precious boy! And so amazing how Chris and Teddy were interacting. I love this channel so much!
I feel like I want to hug Teddy's siblings. The boy is so articulate and the girl is so sweet.
What a sweet boy! My son started to say a few words around age 8... he still uses them very infrequently at 15. He also has always been a happy lovey dovey kind of guy. Even without words I still know his heart and he knows mine. It took time but I honestly believe that he's happy and perfect how he is. We rarely run into challenges like we did when he was little and couldn't communicate to us. You just learn what the sounds and faces and behaviors mean over time.
I loved seeing Teddy's happy hand flapping when Chris made sounds that he liked. He seems like a sweet, friendly kid.
He's so much like my chromosome 18 boy. Loves sounds, being talked at, hugged, danced with, goes crazy for the head scratching and will yank you over for it. (We've been teaching him "head scratch please" the last 3 weeks) He too is non-speaking but still has such a personality. A lot of people don't see it at first and think he has little going on in his mind but if he can tell you're genuine he really comes out of his shell. He's come a long way communicating with an AAC iPad device in the past few years and has started to show just how much he does think. He just started doing multiplication in school and sometimes he even answers the teacher's questions before she finishes asking them! People think individuals with disabilities are so different and don't know how to interact with them. The reality is they respond well to kindness, love, and patience, same as the rest of us. Everybody just wants to feel a sense of safety and belonging.
I'm no expert but I wouldn't wait for him to get older and " less cute" to discourage public displays of affection towards strangers . It might be tempting if the said strangers encourage it but it will send him confusing mixed messages , he'll just be bigger and harder to control and his behavior mor ingrained the longer you wait .He's definitely too pure for this world .
You are a treasure amongst humans, Teddy. Making sure that Chris knows the same thing is a joy. You all belong here in uncountable ways. Hi to my fellow parents and caregivers! We have a blessed journey.
Lovely words. Your username suits you!
This brother of teddy’s is wonderful
Chris, your spirit MAGNETICALLY draws so many in loving ways, which allows us to experience them even more deeply. Thank you for your sensitivity and insight ! 💕
Teddy is adorable.. your doing wonderful Teddy’s mom.. no worries !
Poor mom looks so stressed. I hope she finds the support group she’s looking for.
My son has very similar rare condition 18q- but 12q+! It's amazing to see this rare child on your channel! They have slightly different desease with my son, but they are a little similar. We are from Russia and here I know 9 children with the same deletion on chromosome 18. So very glad to meet you Teddy)))
What a ray of sunshine Teddy is!! Thank you for sharing some of his story :)
You are truly a beacon of light, Chris!
Teddy's mom rocks! Teddy is fortunate to have been born into this family.
A mother’s love is something I will never understand but I will always be fascinated by!
What an amazing family. Teddy is so sweet. Mom is wonderful and I hope she knows that. I liked how Teddy was sitting so nicely with grandpa the first clip he was in. They all love and care for Teddy so much. Such a good interview!
Chris, I love how wonderful you are with these kids! Making noises with them and just engaging with them so much. It's just so sweet and fun to watch.
What a sweet sweet boy. And such a loving family.
The mother mentioned that she wishes she had a community of people who have the same condition/have children with Teddy's rare combination of conditions. I hope she realises that this video will grant her wish for any future individuals like Teddy. They'll be able to look at this video and see that families like theirs can thrive!
I'm sure there's a community out there for her somewhere, there are so many people in the world living with very unique combinations of disorders and struggles.
Such a social little guy! Not all children are as comfortable with people, it's heartwarming. More of that is needed in the world!
Really an amazing family. Such articulate siblings, already wise and well spoken. I wish them all the best and that they will finally find that perfect group for them 🌹
I can only imagine how hard their situation is. From what I see here Teddy is blessed with an amazing family! I would be honored to say hi if our paths ever crossed.I will keep them in my prayers. Great vid!
Hi Teddy!!!! What a beautiful boy, so affectionate and fun! 🤗
Sending love and best wishes to this special family.♥️♥️♥️
I am so impressed with the other son. So articulate and insightful. Teddy could not have a finer family!
May this family get the help and support they need as Teddy gets older.
I love this channel its so comforting especially for me raising now 3 teenage boys of my own with special needs it can be tough at times but seeing other parents stories are motivating and inspiring. Thank you for this channel
I loved how Teddy's siblings spoke about him and their family. They seem such gentle and kind kids, I'm glad they are in Teddy's life. I loved how calm Teddy was with his grandfather, such a beautiful bond.
I big and gentle hug to Teddy's mom. I hope people in stores or in the street will come to you and say hi to you and Teddy and that new friendships can come out of that.
Love and hugs to the whole family from Portugal 💖
Love and hugs to you, Chris, for being such a beautiful human being. The world needs people like you. 💖
I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm in nursing school right now (particularly interested in psychiatric nursing) and watching the way you're able to bond with all kinds of people of all ages only inspires me further! Thank you for doing what you're doing. 💚
aww his grandpa is the sweetest
He seems to have a special knack for going at his own calm pace and letting Teddy go at his active pace. Yet they still are somehow in step with each other.
Wow, what great children all three of them. The parents must be so proud!
I am ALWAYS surprised that every child you interact with responds to you. You connect with sounds, songs, high fives and just acting silly. When I watch the beginning of these videos I always feel sad. Then, by some sort of miracle you bring out that persons , hidden, lovable personality and spark of joy. Amazing. Thank you for what you do!
I do hope you know that every kid you have interacted with, and interviewed, have felt and seen how good natured and good hearted yo are. Your genuinely kind, playful, and have no problem acting wild to get them to smile and laugh. Thank you for introducing to us all these kids and adults, so can learn about their plights, and learn something new ourselves, the viewers!
Your gift of communication is remarkable, Chris. Amazing role modelling for so many others.
I love how many of your guests like the wheels on the bus song. It always makes me happy to see them smile!
Okay I teared up when Teddy kissed Chris on the cheek. What a magical moment!
Thank you for these powerful videos Chris. Teddy is such a delight and his Mom seems incredible!
That was so nice how Teddy greeted Chris.
Chris you are amazing! Bringing light to conditions that are rare. You are such a patient, understanding and gentle soul, and the families are rockstars! ❤
What an amazing big brother and family!
I like how he speaks with such clarity.
So great how you interact with these children and show the world they deserve to be treated like anyone else
Always love coming to this channel to see the wonderful people always highlighted. It not only shows the humanity and needs for the differently abled individuals but also the families and how they are feeling as well. It's not always easy but there is definitely love.
Thank you for all the love and support you share Chris! You are an amazing man!
Really enjoyed his grandpa's responses. Very candid and natural the way he connects with him.
I go to adult special education and I have a best friend who when we first became friends I didn't see his disability I sew him for him only later in life I realised he has a mental challenge but it didn't change how much I love him as a friend and as my little brother from another mother he is kind and the sweetest person you'll ever meet my message is don't treat people any different just because they have a disability or anything in general we are all human and should spread love and not hate 😊❤️☮️
Love this kid. He won't be ignored.
What a great big brother 💙💙
Shoutout to the Grandpa! I feel he read Teddy the best and that they have a really solid bond going! The rest of the family is great too, I was just really impressed with how well the Grandpa was able to pick up on Teddy's cues and seemed the most calm/less stressed.
My daughter also has a rare genetic disorder and Teddy reminds me of her! She is also nonspeaking, but loves vocalizing and music and silly sounds, too!
What a touching intro!! Adorable spirit right off the get go! 👊🧡👍
This kid is too cute and precious wishing this family all the best ❤️💯
My non verbal daughter is making happy noises from two rooms away hearing teddys’ noises. They must be happy noises.
Teddy is awesome as well as his loving family. Keep up the fight buddy! We’re all rooting for you and your family.
You're absolutely amazing with the children. Keep doing what you're doing. You're an amazing guy.
The big brother's love for him is so heartwarming ❤ You're doing great, mama! Both of your boys are so smart❤ You have a beautiful family ❤❤
When ever he uploads I say “this is gonna be a good vid” and it turns out better! Keep up the good work!.
I work with people who are non-verbal and they teach me so much, the love they give you is the best feeling ever! People sometimes don’t realise how much they understand and how smart they are ❤️