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Autism Video Library
Another work in progress, this page will showcase a variety of Autism related videos shared with me by other parents, or taken from my own collection of Jaymes video. Once completed, you'll be able to search the page by category for the video that suits your need, or just browse the selection. There will be informational videos, clips of various types of stimming, inspirational videos, and even some scary meltdown videos. I think it's very important to allow other parents to see our kids at their best and at their worst, because otherwise, how will they know what to expect? It's comforting to know others go through the same things you do!

Note: All videos here are copyrighted to their original authors, and I ask that you not take them without permission. If you see one you'd like to feature on your own site, contact me via the form, and I will put you in contact with the owner of the video.

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Part fish, part boy! This little guy taught himself to swim. Source: Squidalicious.com


Jaymes took a little bit to get comfortable with the water, then he decided to enjoy it! Source: DBTD


Cooperative play between an autistic child and his neurotypical sibling at it's best! Very inspirational, to see them playing so nicely together. Source: Squidalicious.com


From the owner of this video, "Yeah, those autistic kids--no eye contact, no interaction, no joy, no laughter. Pshaw! Look at what a great time we're having, and specifically how gleefully happy Leelo is. Sorry about the low video quality. " Source: Squidalicious.com


Never underestimate the power of a swing! Jaymes talks and focuses at his best in his therapy swing. Source: DBTD


Jaymes loves to build blocks at the Children's Museum, however when they fall over, it can often set off a meltdown. Here, he handled it well and just yelled at the blocks for a minute. Source: DBTD


Autistic children can and do engage in pretend play. Jaymes just loves to talk on the phone, as long as no one is on the other end. Source: DBTD


More self-taught swimming from this athletic little boy with autism. Source: Squidalicious.com


Jaymes does a great at home occupational therapy project: stringing candy necklaces! He did an incredible job focusing and staying on task, while improving his fine motor skills! Source: DBTD


Getting Jaymes to eat can be difficult, so we tried out a new method. For every bite he takes, he gets to make the train go! It worked pretty well, and would work in theory with most any favorite toy. Source: DBTD


Trampolines are a godsend. If you have an autistic child and don't have one, get one. I like this one because it has the handle. We have the big round kind with the safety net on ours. Source: Squidalicious.com


This is a video of an autistic little boy playing with the Tactile Path toy. You can also make a toy like this is you're unable to pony up $200+, but as you can see, L is having a blast with it. Gotta love the background music too... Source: Squidalicious.com


Child with autism stimming by swaying. From video caption "Brian is watching TV, he does not have his earphones on so he is covering his ears,he also loves to sway while he is standing. " Source: Caandhal, Youtube.


Cute little guy singing back and forth with his mom. Notice the range of tones and how into it he is. What incredible interaction. Source: Squidalicious.com


This child is using an Augmentative Communication device called the Springboard. Notice how easily he is able to say what he would like, without fuss or stress. This one interests me a lot, because Jaymes might be getting one of these and I would love to be able to hear what he wants or needs so effortlessly. Source: Caandahl, Youtube.


5 year old with autism says "cheese" "monkey" and "horse". This is the same child using the Aug Com device. Source: Caandahl, Youtube.


A teacher discusses the TEACCH program. Source: Autism Speaks, Youtube.


Jaymes fence-walking. He'll do this for hours, I think it might be a form of stimming because he watches the links of the fence as he goes and never really looks away. Notice also that he is doing the hoarding thing, his blakets are in the little toolbox and he has his giant stuffed snake. He is almost in a trance while he walks the fence, and it takes a lot to get him to come back or to even look at me. It's very calming for him, however. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes at the fair with his school class. Notice how though he is fidgety, he is being relatively still and holding onto the "leash" with the other kids. Too cute! By the end of the day, he was the only kid left holding the leash, to his teacher's amusement. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes lines things up at the Children's Museum. Not sure if this would be considered a stim, but I'm putting it in that category. Very comforting to him, and he gets very upset when his lines are messed up. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes having a rather loud meltdown. He was not impressed with the idea of eating. Turn volume down, it's LOUD. Note: Meltdown videos of my son were originally taped to show his doctors how he behaved during meltdowns. I assure you I do not make it a habit to ignore his meltdowns and videotape them! Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Part two of the above meltdown. Note: Meltdown videos of my son were originally taped to show his doctors how he behaved during meltdowns. I assure you I do not make it a habit to ignore his meltdowns and videotape them! Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Part three of above meltdowns. Notice that in this video, though he is calmer (a little) he is trying to gag himself. he does this when he gets angry. Note: Meltdown videos of my son were originally taped to show his doctors how he behaved during meltdowns. I assure you I do not make it a habit to ignore his meltdowns and videotape them! Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes asking for a popsicle. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes asking for "a bite of cheese". Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes and his sister requesting the Elmo DVD. Jaymes both speaks and points to Elmo! Source: Don't Bite The Dog.


Jaymes using his flashcards. He says "house" and "blue house". Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes leading up to a meltdown, no apparent reason for this one. Note: Meltdown videos of my son were originally taped to show his doctors how he behaved during meltdowns. I assure you I do not make it a habit to ignore his meltdowns and videotape them! Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes with flashcards, saying "train", "house", "five" and "e". Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes loves to line up cans! Source: Don't Bite The dog


Jaymes' first time on his own horse on a carousel! This was a big step for him, he was very afraid and unable to hold on the first few times he rode with me. Source: Don't bite The Dog


Jaymes on an old fashioned coal powered train at Tweetsie Railroad. This is the longest I have ever seen him sit. He was absolutely entranced by the ride. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Jaymes' hat is removed by a quick, hungry emu at Tweetsie Railroad's petting zoo. He was shocked, but amused. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


Stimming at the table: Head nodding. Source: Don't Bite The Dog


4 year, 4 month old boy: Holt sometimes plays and does not hear loud noises at all-here he counts his tinker toys. source: W. Mosely


Holt is 4yr4mo- his hand flapping is daily, sometimes every few seconds, other times not as frequent. Source: W. Mosely


ABA Therapy Session. Source: XuDus on Youtube


Speech therapy session. Source: Famof6, Youtube


3 year old boy during a Hippotherapy session. Souce: Caligirlegypt, Youtube.


Music Therapy. Source: Nordoffrobbins, Youtube


" Floortime is a form of play therapy developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan which is relationship-based rather than behaviorally based." Source: MrDage, Youtube


Dr. Stanley Greenspan talks about the Floortime approach.Source: Youtube


Picture Exchange Communication training part one. Source: 702901330, Youtube.


Picture Exchange Communication, training part two. Source: 702901330, Youtube.


Lovaas Method, part one of seven. "Early studies by Dr. Ivar Lovaas applying basic principles of reinforcement (applied behavior analysis or behavior modification) to the treatment of autism." Source: Shupysch, Youtube.


Lovaas method, part two of seven. Differential Reinforcement. Source: Shupsych, Youtube.


Lovaas Method, part three of seven. Reinforcement of other behavior. Source: Shupsych, Youtube.


Lovaas Method, part four of seven. Teaching Language Skills. Source: Shupsych, Youtube.


Lovaas Method, part five of seven. Time Out. Source: Shupsych, Youtube.


Lovaas Method, part six of seven. Acquisition of Shopping Skills. Souce: Shupsych, Youtube.



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