My Friend with Autism

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @nokiot9
    @nokiot9 2 года назад +995

    The ‘which answer would you like’ way he communicates with him is low key brilliant. In my experience people with autism can get very upset if you don’t respond they way they expect and that’s a wonderful way to make him happy.

    • @AoiUsagiOtoko
      @AoiUsagiOtoko Год назад +21

      came here to say this! it's heartwarming to watch, chris is such a great dude

    • @1766584
      @1766584 Год назад +3

      Chris is so awesome.

    • @ninasubra1372
      @ninasubra1372 Год назад +6

      He truly has a gift for communicating with these amazing people 🥹❤️

    • @KrystalHarwood-z1b
      @KrystalHarwood-z1b Год назад +5

      it also makes Dustin think on his own which is great for someone with a disability

    • @poopdick69
      @poopdick69 Год назад

      I think it's only autistic people on the "lower functioning" level for lack of better terms

  • @kurgerbing1025
    @kurgerbing1025 3 года назад +3255

    My favorite part is when he says: "imma go tell daddy what I said right now"

    • @mrcharlie3039
      @mrcharlie3039 2 года назад +35

      😆

    • @nickisc-o-o-l3584
      @nickisc-o-o-l3584 2 года назад +23

      *now*

    • @JMoKnow
      @JMoKnow 2 года назад +75

      I was cracking up when he said that!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @krystalharwood6359
      @krystalharwood6359 2 года назад +71

      the story about the cops....an autistic adult was tasered recently....quite sad cause he too was flailing his arms and acting eratically. glad they had patience with your son, mom

    • @lenacaldeira1443
      @lenacaldeira1443 2 года назад +8

      😂😂😂😂

  • @justlena6250
    @justlena6250 3 года назад +2200

    "When Dustin asks questions how do you hope others respond?" "Cuss"
    I died lol 🤣

    • @damosaviationandtravelvide2854
      @damosaviationandtravelvide2854 3 года назад +23

      lmao

    • @thatswhatshesaid8365
      @thatswhatshesaid8365 3 года назад +49

      @@lalalostyou6858 he knew how awesome it was hahahaha :) we all get proud of ourselves for saying funny things and we want to see others enjoying it too. He just reacted on it instead of staying silent like someone else would have done if their dad wasnt in the room to hear it.
      Staying silent because they believe their joke isnt funny enough or worthy enough to go share it. People could learn from him :)

    • @lillymurray8408
      @lillymurray8408 3 года назад +58

      And then he said “I’m gonna go tell my daddy what I just said right now!” 😂😂

    • @jasonsmith4114
      @jasonsmith4114 3 года назад +25

      @@lillymurray8408 Lmao I died, what a personnality this guy has, it must be tiring for the parents tho

    • @courtney9213
      @courtney9213 3 года назад +9

      He’s definitely showing off😂❤️❤️ such a sweet young man!!!!

  • @jmjung9
    @jmjung9 3 года назад +785

    Hes so happy! Its amazing. Honestly his parents seem very exhausted but they obviously love him

    • @tydeprince719
      @tydeprince719 3 года назад +109

      Yea they seem mentally drained but i think they were the perfect parents for him

    • @nicholasneri4327
      @nicholasneri4327 3 года назад +72

      He probably knew about the interview and was psyched for a while probably took a toll on them a bit.

    • @linajurgensen4698
      @linajurgensen4698 2 года назад +29

      Well I do understand them. It is exhausting living with a disabled adult child. That’s why so many people choose to avoid having children with disabilities.

    • @WVgrl59
      @WVgrl59 2 года назад +19

      It can be very exhausting caring for someone that is like a two-year-old but adult-size.

    • @Nic98SE
      @Nic98SE Год назад +2

      Kinda funny but I thought your username said Jesus Christ.

  • @dianeostertag244
    @dianeostertag244 3 года назад +2076

    He is so sweet. I wouldnt mind being his friend. 😃

    • @jonzillagd
      @jonzillagd 3 года назад +88

      Bro I would love to be this guy’s friend. I’m great with communicating with people like this

    • @travisrolando8205
      @travisrolando8205 3 года назад +37

      I'd love to be his friend too. 🤗😌

    • @cooldudestreaks5456
      @cooldudestreaks5456 3 года назад +28

      Same guys and he’s also funny

    • @logmanwalsh2974
      @logmanwalsh2974 3 года назад +13

      Same

    • @crazycutecatlady33
      @crazycutecatlady33 3 года назад +16

      Same here he seems like a sweet & funny guy

  • @DPugh-gv2sr
    @DPugh-gv2sr 3 года назад +823

    I got to know Dustin and his mom when I worked at a small pharmacy who they did business. I sometimes would go out to the car and speak to him. Once Dustin knew your name he never forgets it. He is a true blessing to anyone who meets him!!!

    • @johnstudley8951
      @johnstudley8951 2 года назад +7

      Do you know Nick and patti

    • @K7TSUNE
      @K7TSUNE 2 года назад

      Proof

    • @quit9488
      @quit9488 2 года назад +18

      @@K7TSUNE you don’t need proof for everything

    • @untitledpoptart2264
      @untitledpoptart2264 2 года назад +1

      @I LOVE BEGALS shut up

    • @sroevukasroevuka
      @sroevukasroevuka Год назад +3

      Lucky you for knowing this man. He seems like a real nice man.

  • @RAAVATHEBEASTTT
    @RAAVATHEBEASTTT 3 года назад +1386

    This makes my heart melt.

  • @cl570
    @cl570 2 года назад +243

    2:24 I love how Chris was contemplating on the answer here lol, it's so silly but he was trying to be mature or make sure he doesn't spook him. That's really sweet of you.

  • @jessicadeveau3502
    @jessicadeveau3502 2 года назад +230

    Dustin’s personality is contagious, what a sweetheart 🧡

  • @xxsupergeekxx2167
    @xxsupergeekxx2167 3 года назад +624

    “ Chris, I love you honey “. I’m sorry that was so adorably funny 😂

    • @clarifyk5967
      @clarifyk5967 3 года назад +72

      “Chris, daddy loves you!” 😂

    • @beerisgood7420
      @beerisgood7420 2 года назад +1

      ikr 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jdsjomnlln8836
      @jdsjomnlln8836 2 года назад +3

      Adorably funny..hmm..that is a respectable way to say that..nice buddy, keep it up👏👏❣️

    • @magicslave3066
      @magicslave3066 2 года назад +3

      @@clarifyk5967 I wonder if he was being romantic 🤔

    • @amgooder
      @amgooder Год назад +15

      @@magicslave3066
      Chris are you married?
      Chris do you love me?
      I wanna come see you?
      Chris can I get a hug from you?
      Chris, I love you man.
      Chris I love you honey😄

  • @rachelhockman1200
    @rachelhockman1200 3 года назад +387

    These segments on autism really touch my heart. I am a mother of four, three of them have autism. Some days it gets really hard. To see all the positivness radiating through these families gives me hope.💚

    • @francomilazzo8277
      @francomilazzo8277 2 года назад

      If three out of four bave autism then you should check your raising skills

    • @lnbni
      @lnbni 2 года назад +60

      @@francomilazzo8277 Autism is literally a genetic disorder, has absolutely nothing to do with how you were raised. If three out of four have autism I think she is a very strong, hardworking snd good mother. Your comment was very misinformed and unnessecary.

    • @BenHelminski
      @BenHelminski Год назад +1

      Bar. Ben 👫❤😘

    • @PurpleNoir
      @PurpleNoir Год назад

      Rachel you go girl! You sound like an awesome loving mom❤

    • @Martmi29
      @Martmi29 Год назад +1

      @@lnbni Some of it is nutritional or environmental contamination or both. As in the parent had some nutritional deficiency while baby was in the womb or exposed to contaminants or even the father had some nutritional deficiency or exposure to contaminants, which can cause the genetic disorder.

  • @angewashere
    @angewashere 3 года назад +2308

    Chris: “why do you like dinosaurs”
    Dustin: “because they eat people” 😂😂
    Another quote from this is
    Dustin: “Chris, I love you hunny”
    I love him 💓

    • @CMchyy
      @CMchyy 2 года назад +28

      He is so sweet! Love this

    • @krystalharwood6359
      @krystalharwood6359 2 года назад +12

      he's got a girlfriend

    • @starljus3648
      @starljus3648 2 года назад +3

      Hi is amazing

    • @Blox117
      @Blox117 2 года назад +1

      @@krystalharwood6359 lol not the tarded guy

    • @krystalharwood6359
      @krystalharwood6359 2 года назад +8

      @@Blox117 i was making a reference to Chris. Dustin asked him if he was married

  • @Langford0101
    @Langford0101 3 года назад +1191

    My brother has autism, he does have awful tantrums but he is the funniest person ever and I love him to bits

    • @tonysoprano879
      @tonysoprano879 3 года назад +21

      Your name LMAO

    • @damosaviationandtravelvide2854
      @damosaviationandtravelvide2854 3 года назад +21

      @@tonysoprano879 Maybe his bro had done something that made him end up in that name

    • @syleenadawn2038
      @syleenadawn2038 3 года назад +90

      "Awful Tantrums" are likely Meltdowns, these are very different than tantrums

    • @Langford0101
      @Langford0101 3 года назад +26

      @@syleenadawn2038 Yeh, he can lash out simply just telling him a polite "no"

    • @Mrspineapleplays
      @Mrspineapleplays 3 года назад +7

      I have a a brother with autism to! He also has ALOT of bad bad tantrums!

  • @birdsrule8608
    @birdsrule8608 2 года назад +46

    2:24 that’s so cool that you take your time to answer’s questions like that. I can tell your a genuine soul who doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings

  • @birdsrule8608
    @birdsrule8608 2 года назад +52

    Bless his dads heart. You can tell he’s tired but he keeps pushing through for his son

  • @ErnestHughes12344322
    @ErnestHughes12344322 3 года назад +66

    Very smart, fast, and clever thinking with the response to his lighting question.
    Your work in showing the lives of people with different difficulties in life is awesome. Thank you for doing this.

  • @nikkipare2485
    @nikkipare2485 3 года назад +167

    My whole family is in love with this family. I personally have watched this interview probably 7 times. 😆 Dustin is A COMPLETE JOY. My absolute favorite person on Earth!! And his parents are just my favorite too!!! You can see what a special bond they all have. And the sense of humor in this family is not lost on us! Please update us if you ever can, Chris!

    • @farthimamarrah8562
      @farthimamarrah8562 3 года назад +13

      I've watched it more than 15 times
      Spend hours try to find his parents page on Facebook just so that I can see more videos of him.
      He's so adorable. I love him so much

  • @lunablom5889
    @lunablom5889 3 года назад +219

    I LOVE that you are so patient, and I love that you answer all his questions, it just melts my heart !!! 🥰

  • @ElioOliver99
    @ElioOliver99 3 года назад +194

    Dustin is a special lad in a good way, i love his innocence and kind, he really loves his mom and dad 😭😃.

  • @carlieann3484
    @carlieann3484 3 года назад +408

    6:33 “I love you Dinosaur” is my favorite part of the interview 🦖🦕

  • @chrismorgan1559
    @chrismorgan1559 2 года назад +75

    5:27 When chris asked "Are we friends now?" Dustin said "Oh yeah" 😆 loved that ❤
    Hes so full of life. These parents have so much strength. I cant imagine how difficult it gets at times. Especially the parents that have to take care of their kids for the rest of their life. My preacher has a kid that has autism more severe then dustin and he is 37 now and they are still taking full time care of him. These parents are some of the most strongest and amazing on earth.

  • @Kai-eb1fv
    @Kai-eb1fv 3 года назад +505

    Love how Chris asks him if he wants the answer to be yes or no for the stuff about lightning and trees, that’s very considerate :) I hope Dustin won’t be in danger from the police, like the mom said around 7:40
    ALSO: I literally watched Jurassic park tonight with my family, what a coincidence :0 I love dinosaurs too!

  • @chelsaterra4815
    @chelsaterra4815 3 года назад +192

    I also have an autistic son and it's amazing how much of a spectrum it is and how it varies so much from person to person.

    • @omarthecupoftea7224
      @omarthecupoftea7224 2 года назад

      i feel so sorry for u

    • @OliviaBaeBy
      @OliviaBaeBy 2 года назад +30

      @@omarthecupoftea7224 🙄🙄🙄

    • @nnass262
      @nnass262 2 года назад +15

      @@omarthecupoftea7224 it's a good idea not to use a language if you're not comfortable with it

    • @ophelia60
      @ophelia60 2 года назад +13

      @@omarthecupoftea7224 don’t say that ???

    • @inigoacha1166
      @inigoacha1166 2 года назад

      No man, Im sorry to say you, that this is not a spectrum. There is no such thing as a bit of autism.

  • @jamessoucy3740
    @jamessoucy3740 2 года назад +33

    I like how attentive Chris is when talking to Dustin. He is following his eyes back and forth and he puts accentuation on certain words and expressions. Great job being a friend and teacher! Warms my heart to see Dustin talking and interacting so. My son is 6 and doesn't talk much but it gives me hope that one day he will be as happy and interactive as Dustin!

  • @sophiesleeps12
    @sophiesleeps12 3 года назад +66

    He's seriously so sweet. I don't know, i love him already.

  • @tiff7880
    @tiff7880 3 года назад +39

    I love how he addresses Chris with his name before each question. It's very sweet ❤

  • @artisticautistic9664
    @artisticautistic9664 3 года назад +122

    I understand him fine. I also understand his thought process and that he is telling a lot of jokes to make people laugh. I'd get along with him great.

  • @simpforsupersoldiers
    @simpforsupersoldiers 2 года назад +176

    I am sorry... I can't even-- Dustin is so freaking precious.

  • @marialuizacardoso2225
    @marialuizacardoso2225 3 года назад +85

    He's SO adorable.

  • @olivedog1880
    @olivedog1880 3 года назад +120

    My nephew is autistic, and we love him for it. He’s a super funny kid too. Growing up and maturing. He’s a great, brutally honest kid 🤣 appreciate him for that too haha.

  • @WhiteHeadSeaEagle
    @WhiteHeadSeaEagle 3 года назад +84

    Its so hard to find the right words to discribe how wonderful this is.

    • @johnderat2652
      @johnderat2652 3 года назад +3

      I personally think the opposite, for me it is so, so depressing. There is nothing sadder than mental illness.

    • @leem.5246
      @leem.5246 3 года назад +14

      @@johnderat2652 autism isn’t a mental illness it’s a developmental disorder…

    • @tyreclone1948
      @tyreclone1948 3 года назад +4

      @@johnderat2652 it’s not a mental illness it’s not hard to check that

    • @qwertyuioplkmjnhbgvfcdxsza
      @qwertyuioplkmjnhbgvfcdxsza 3 года назад +13

      @@johnderat2652
      Thats cuz its neither, its a development disorder.

    • @camillaa_ek
      @camillaa_ek 3 года назад +5

      @@johnderat2652 well autism doesn't fall under either of them. His thoughts works just fine but his brain hasn't developed the same way as the majority. Totally different and as of now untreatable as opposed to mental illnesses and disorders.

  • @edenberry8700
    @edenberry8700 3 года назад +240

    I'm on my sister's account rn but I'm autistic. And I'm proud. People seem to think it's a bad thing but many good qualities come with it. I just hope by watching these videos, people come to know about us more and who we are.

    • @lucyllewellyn2850
      @lucyllewellyn2850 3 года назад +12

      I have aspergers syndrome

    • @lucyllewellyn2850
      @lucyllewellyn2850 3 года назад +2

      @@thecoolme1697 that's right it it autism.

    • @gui18bif
      @gui18bif 3 года назад +7

      Amongus

    • @opixis
      @opixis 2 года назад +5

      i’m autistic aswell and have had people staring and judging me my whole life,

    • @krystalharwood6359
      @krystalharwood6359 2 года назад +4

      like Dustin's dad said lotsa highs and lows

  • @d.c.603
    @d.c.603 3 года назад +44

    My oldest is on the Autism spectrum. It changed me in so many ways. 🤗🙏🙏🤗 to Mother-Father for how they’ve handled parenting.

  • @meganvandyke1400
    @meganvandyke1400 3 года назад +24

    He's so nice and sweet and kind he made me cry and by the way I love that they gave you your comments back.

  • @ladyrapunzilla1143
    @ladyrapunzilla1143 3 года назад +63

    "Joy to the world" people that instantly break out in a song are my kind of people :) such a great and funny guy!

  • @GuessMyName234
    @GuessMyName234 3 года назад +212

    I love it when he asked what his pyjamas were doing 😂

    • @RKhan-bq6ln
      @RKhan-bq6ln 3 года назад +25

      😂 my son is 7 and has autism too. He’s obsessed with his pjs too! This made me giggle!

    • @RKhan-bq6ln
      @RKhan-bq6ln 2 года назад

      @@random-xl8kv "dude" read before you troll...talk about being random

    • @rachelsimcha00
      @rachelsimcha00 2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @siddhu122koya
    @siddhu122koya 2 года назад +18

    watching him buzz with so much energy is absolute joy. I hope my nephew starts speaking soon

  • @gt_boys
    @gt_boys 3 года назад +56

    i love chris he’s so wholesome

  • @alexmaldonado7971
    @alexmaldonado7971 3 года назад +57

    7:00 is my favorite it makes me smile.

  • @na2672
    @na2672 3 года назад +31

    He has the best personality !! So nice and sweet 🥺

  • @JSTforever18
    @JSTforever18 3 года назад +21

    What a beautiful soul. Light in this dark dark world.🥺

  • @niceguygameryt7768
    @niceguygameryt7768 3 года назад +38

    I love that the parents don't continuously tell him to calm down or stop when they are talking and he's talking. They just let him try but keep the conversation going and you can see him over time realize that people are talking to each other so I should sit up and listen right now. He's a smart nice guy with great parents.

  • @leahgracefecteau
    @leahgracefecteau 3 года назад +79

    What a very kind and friendly man he is

  • @MissArtieCraftie
    @MissArtieCraftie 3 года назад +77

    this is my favourite sbsk interview! yall should do a 2nd interview 😀

  • @karenmurphy7858
    @karenmurphy7858 3 года назад +11

    I love how each of your interviews allows people to have a chance to see individuals with varying situations and how life is for them and their families. God bless you for your work.

  • @carmenmonoxide7459
    @carmenmonoxide7459 3 года назад +21

    OMG I fell out looking at his mom's face when he said the police pulled him and his dad over.
    That young man has lots of energy.

  • @julieann5952
    @julieann5952 3 года назад +68

    Chris, you're amazing. 💛

  • @optimusslime6240
    @optimusslime6240 3 года назад +8

    I love how you matched his energy and asked the questions at a fast pace. Can totally see how much effort you put into this!

  • @Millennial_Mike
    @Millennial_Mike 3 года назад +24

    2:23 - the way you continue this dialogue is so inspirational... I remember thinking this the first time I watched it. I've since used this type of answering myself. 😀

  • @joshhubbard8285
    @joshhubbard8285 2 года назад +8

    What a sweet guy
    Such a joy to be around I imagine and can he could brighten anyone's day

  • @rafyprz
    @rafyprz 3 года назад +32

    So incredibly sweet and heartwarming. Hope they're all doing well. 💕

  • @ninawest8
    @ninawest8 2 года назад +44

    Chris, never stop doing this, you a blessing to these people😇

  • @Nan-59
    @Nan-59 3 года назад +17

    What a great interview! Lots of joy in that young man.

  • @earthy1013
    @earthy1013 2 года назад +44

    Omg his joy truly spreads, he literally put a smile on my face🥺♥️♥️

  • @charlescook5796
    @charlescook5796 3 года назад +26

    Hey, Dustin. You are awesome buddy. Keep being yourself and try to make sure to say "thank you" to your amazing parents. I like trains too and make sure dad is there when you play with the chainsaw. Love you all the way from Seattle, Washington.

  • @alioth.-.
    @alioth.-. 3 года назад +21

    Yes I see the joy and love from him!!

  • @yadiratejeda6936
    @yadiratejeda6936 2 года назад +4

    Hes so perfectttt!!! His smile is beautiful, and him saying daddy i love you a couple times off camera was the cutest thing ever!! Hes so pure i love him!

  • @Maelani_mymelode
    @Maelani_mymelode 2 года назад +30

    I'm so happy you show the world how beautiful people with disabilities are. I get a better understanding from your channel. You do amazing work.

  • @blossomsandroses7517
    @blossomsandroses7517 3 года назад +3

    He’s so wonderfully sweet and happy. He has so many things to share about literally everything and it seems like he has a very magnetic personality.

  • @helenwhite1748
    @helenwhite1748 3 года назад +13

    he is a amazing kid so loving and kind thanks for sharing your life with us Dustin i hope you continue to do well. Happy the comments are back.

  • @elizabethlane880
    @elizabethlane880 2 года назад +3

    Dustin is the best guy ever. I see pure joy in him, like his mum said. One of the most joyous people you'd ever see. Positive, great humour, real and genuine. God bless him and his parents.

  • @stella8889
    @stella8889 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for being considerate by providing Dustin with clear options and asking how he wanted the conversation to go, as well as asking about his emotions. It seemed like it made him feel a lot more comfortable with everything

  • @VikiSLevine
    @VikiSLevine 3 года назад +156

    "How did you feel when lightning hit your tree?"
    "Sad"
    This guy loves trees. Give him a medal :)

    • @Ilovehallytall
      @Ilovehallytall 2 года назад +8

      I'm autistic, and I have a favorite stick :)

    • @NUFF.INS0
      @NUFF.INS0 Год назад

      ​@@Ilovehallytalli like rocks

  • @WatchKevin_
    @WatchKevin_ Год назад +3

    The bright face of Dustin shows the great love his family members gave him and nurturing/educating him. And his communication skills, being able to respond to people and engage himself in conversations and share what he thinks & feels about things or people is amazing growth.
    Makes me mediate on the blessing of having my little sister in my life. I don't know what kind of person I'd be without her.

  • @Kickhiminthenards
    @Kickhiminthenards 3 года назад +9

    When he asked for a hug was the most amazing thing, my daughter has autism, it took a very long time, and countless hours of ABA, before she became comfortable enough with touch sensations to be able to give us hugs. That part really struck a chord.

    • @SeansModelBuilds
      @SeansModelBuilds 2 года назад

      That reminds me of what my friend told me about his autistic kids. "They never hug my friends, but they always hug you."

    • @ElevatorWasher5000
      @ElevatorWasher5000 9 месяцев назад

      I love hugging people if I can

  • @carhiful
    @carhiful 2 года назад +44

    What a lovely young man Dustin is, I love his sense of humor!💛💐

    • @alenaduplantier4505
      @alenaduplantier4505 2 года назад

      It's not sense of humor his just autistic but his quite adorable

  • @dduplechin16
    @dduplechin16 2 года назад +36

    My daughter Allyson got married in 2011 and has 2 kids that both have autism and I love them both who they are and what they are
    💕
    .

  • @jvieira3807
    @jvieira3807 3 года назад +87

    He is a spitting image of his father. Awwww may God continue to give these parents the strength to raise this special son and keep this family close to God always. God bless you all! ❤️ God gives us our children because WE as parents are strong enough to raise them. They are chosen for US for a reason. He's a gift to his parents and his parents a gift to him. 💕

    • @isimonsez
      @isimonsez 2 года назад +3

      there’s no god. grow up

    • @medman7341
      @medman7341 2 года назад +6

      Glory to God!🙏

    • @yeeyee6412
      @yeeyee6412 2 года назад

      Thanks be to God the Father.!! ❤ Amen!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

  • @roxanneross8265
    @roxanneross8265 2 года назад +4

    Dustin is such a sweet spirit, my boyfriend has two sons with Autism and they are both some of the best people I could ever know, I love them so much♡

  • @blakenehring5805
    @blakenehring5805 Год назад +2

    I grew up with a brother with autism, we were adopted together and I have always felt the need to take care of him- the way you communicate with Dustin is so heartwarming, you don't judge you don'y hesitate before you answer him, you treat him like you are having a normal conversation with a human, you don't treat him like a little kid but you still talk to him in a way that he can understand.

  • @ericrobinson1930
    @ericrobinson1930 3 года назад +23

    Chris you have taught me humility, compassion and just to say "hi, how are you?". Thank you for changing my attitude towards people in general....I would live to meet and be friends with every person you have interviewed!

    • @JosephWMicheli
      @JosephWMicheli 2 года назад +1

      Honestly, same. I'm neurodivergent myself and I've been able to pretty effectively mask it most of my life. It's been a double-edged sword, and while I'm sad to say it, I spent a long time looking down on other neurodivergent folks who couldn't or just didn't want to mask like I did. I didn't really see any other options for myself or for others than to act "normal," and I was unfriendly when I saw people act in ways that I would criticize myself for.
      This channel has provided an incredible template for what being a loving and caring person to everyone should look like. I appreciate Chris' kindness and the simple rule by which he summarizes it: everyone has value, and that value is the same no matter who it is. It's helped me to better to other people, and also to myself.

  • @UwUn035
    @UwUn035 Год назад +1

    honestly, you can tell he was raised with so much love. He's so sweet and joyful, and he says, "I love you" very easily. He seems like a great guy to be friends with ♡

  • @redwolfmaddox3986
    @redwolfmaddox3986 Год назад +15

    I’ve had a few friends with autism and they were all very very friendly. It’s a shame some people bully others just because there different. We are all unique and we should embrace it as it comes.

    • @handle2033
      @handle2033 Год назад +1

      One of my best friends has autism.

    • @Marbleocto
      @Marbleocto Год назад +1

      I've been friends with autistic people my whole life since 4th grade, I've been bullied by neurotypicals for almost the whole time I was in school,
      It was so strange but warming to me that I was more accepted with them and rather than those who are normal,
      They are the kindest people ever and I feel so happy to share a big chunk of my life with them

  • @shanehess931
    @shanehess931 2 года назад +4

    You have an amazing personality brother, I admire you, you treat them respect, not like an animal in a zoo, but as a human being. Everyone can learn from you. It’s really touching how you connect with these amazing people, we need more people like you in this world.

  • @jinga210
    @jinga210 3 года назад +13

    Loving Dustin and Chris’s friendship in this interview.

  • @JourneymanLineman
    @JourneymanLineman 2 года назад +4

    One of the most needed channels straight up.

  • @TweetCR
    @TweetCR 2 года назад +3

    Man Chris is really good at keeping him focused and stuff. He’s always engaged and really into what the person it talking about. Love it.

  • @stephanienelson9554
    @stephanienelson9554 2 года назад +4

    This brought a smile and a chuckle to my life, Chris is truly a humble friend and Dustin is an angel no matter what I am going through I can’t help but smile 😊 thank you for this I truly needed it ♥️

  • @svenmarkert6368
    @svenmarkert6368 3 года назад +20

    Great video! Dustin is awesome! What an uplifting happy personality he has. I'd love to see a follow-up video.

  • @campbell953
    @campbell953 8 месяцев назад +1

    I must have watched most of the videos on this channel over the last few months, they're just so heartwarming and important. I've begun to notice these interviews have taught me a lot about how to speak confidently and respectfully with anyone at all, and how to really listen to them in return. love this channel, hope I come across more folks putting this kind of energy into the world in the future.

  • @speedygaming1352
    @speedygaming1352 2 года назад +3

    It’s so wholesome when he’s asked a question and he responds with “Oh yeah”!

  • @jpadma9
    @jpadma9 Год назад +1

    He's so sweet, I love that he wants to hug Chris before he leaves. Everyone needs a friend and some love and acceptance in their life. Chris is great, I love how he communicates, always with so much empathy.

  • @MegoLegos
    @MegoLegos 2 года назад +4

    My son is Autustic, ADHD, and has ODD. Coming across your channel and seeing the spectrum on different levels has been eye opening. Thank you for doing what you do!!!

  • @yvettelucy9831
    @yvettelucy9831 3 года назад +4

    Oh my heart!! He's just the sweetest!! God bless their family❤

  • @milagrosnavarro7545
    @milagrosnavarro7545 3 года назад +5

    Chris you are a Fantastic Person. Please continue to work with these Special Children. Go Bless Our Children.

  • @daniel-vs2cr
    @daniel-vs2cr Год назад +1

    I'm envious of you Chris. You get to meet all these amazing people with amazing characters. It makes me cry tears of joy to watch you interview people. So I could only imagine the overwhelming sense of love and compassion you feel when you speak face to face with them. I hope anyone else that reads this feels the same. This is truely the most AWESOME community to be apart of.

  • @JesusIsKing12334
    @JesusIsKing12334 Год назад +3

    I love Dustin’s energy he seems like he’s having a really good day. And he has so much love. ❤ Anyone that would have a bad thing to say should be ashamed. He is a sweet man with the heart of a child. And I love your videos. ❤

  • @sheenagriffith2635
    @sheenagriffith2635 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for enlightening me on the spectrums of autism through this channel. Seems like it challenges everyone uniqulely. I wish Dustin light, love and wholeness.

  • @dloren2010
    @dloren2010 2 года назад +4

    ❤️Dustin❤️ I just love him. As a caregiver, who works with Autism daily, Dustin is a beautiful soul!

  • @DAgamon21
    @DAgamon21 3 года назад +42

    What a sweetheart. I have autism myself, and I love making friends with other people with autism. Such sweet and compassion individuals

  • @WhitfieldProductionsTV
    @WhitfieldProductionsTV 2 года назад +9

    I've been watching you with these videos and sir you have a heart of gold, I'm involved with some of the high schoolers with needs at school (I'm a custodian) and I can tell you, me showing up with my cart or my vaccum makes their day.

  • @gabbym7219
    @gabbym7219 Год назад +3

    Always I'm crying for my sadly life but, today is different day, I don't know why or how I came to this RUclips channel and started watching these videos, I realize that despite all my mental illnesses, there are people who are younger and sicker than me and remain positive and smiling at life.
    I would like to feel as positive and happy as I was before, I think these videos are going to help me a lot to change my attitude towards life, my negative thoughts but above all, to value myself and others.
    Thank you so so much Chris, for such valuable and dedicated work you do and everything you teach us with this sensitive and delicate topic of mental disabilities.
    You are a million times better than all the Psychiatrists I have ever had.
    God Bless you 🙏 ❤️ and please, never stop doing this, you help us to all the people in the world.

    • @ElevatorWasher5000
      @ElevatorWasher5000 7 месяцев назад +1

      I miss when I was not as stressed and when I felt calm and when I was happy and not going through so much stuff that it makes me sick… This channel has helped me as well.

    • @ElevatorWasher5000
      @ElevatorWasher5000 6 месяцев назад +1

      I’m doing better jow

    • @gabbym7219
      @gabbym7219 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@ElevatorWasher5000 that's good 👍, unfortunately I'm not, I was out of meds (insurance problems) for 4 months, I feel terrible, Dr said that maybe in 2 more months I can see chances of getting better, my mind and my feelings are so lost.
      But, I'm happy for you

  • @sugardaddy9721
    @sugardaddy9721 3 года назад +11

    This dude is amazing, how he keeps eye contact on Justin constantly.

  • @terrible666.
    @terrible666. 2 года назад +12

    everyone needs a Dustin in life man, this dude definitely seems like the best person to kick it with

    • @rickvankempen24
      @rickvankempen24 2 года назад +3

      ''I love dinosaurs, because they eat people''
      I also would like to have a friend like that

  • @zthethundergodz420
    @zthethundergodz420 3 года назад +22

    He is so funny, energetic and, seems so happy 😁😁

  • @lolamagenta
    @lolamagenta Год назад +1

    I love that his Mom keeps talking while Dustin is talking. We have 2 ASD kids that are now over 18. Life with an adult child with ASD and multiple needs is challenging. We pretty much do what this family does. Dustin is very capable of talking and Chris making sure it is okay to answer his questions is a fantastic response. I love this series so much and that helps so many people see what life is like with the vast spectrum of challenges people face every day.

  • @RandyMony
    @RandyMony 3 года назад +46

    Dustin is like an oasis in the middle of a very harsh desert (corny I know - sorry) I teared up when he wanted a hug😍

  • @Theruleforlife
    @Theruleforlife 2 года назад +4

    5:52 Daddy love u .
    6:31 Chris I love you man
    He’s so sweet

  • @microwavedmetal
    @microwavedmetal 2 года назад +5

    Autism is not easy, mainly because regular people don’t understand and can’t cope with someone who doesn’t act “normal” but autistic people can be the best…I’m glad Dustin has a amazing loving family