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An Autistic Nonspeaking Teen (And How We Became Friends)
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Gabe is an autistic teenager who is nonspeaking. As we sat together, I turned on some music since we are both big fans of classic rock. After a few minutes of listening together, Gabe smiled and put his hand on my shoulder. At that point I knew we had formed a friendship through our mutual interest.

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Views : 3,904,654
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Date of upload: Dec 15, 2022 ^^


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@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids

1 year ago

I hope you enjoy meeting Gabe as much as I did. It was a nice reminder that words are just one of many ways to communicate with others. Anybody who would like to follow this loving family on YouTube can do so at youtube.com/@fortheloveofgabe

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@BookwormArtistASMR

7 months ago

Autism stereotype: hating eye-contact Gabe: communicating through eye-contact proves once more that stereotypes are bs.

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@ElvenSailor_Main

1 year ago

Gabe 100% gives off angelic elf prince vibes

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@ItsAboutPeaceBaby

6 months ago

Gabe needs some musical instruments... a guitar, a synthesizer. Something so he can express himself musically. I bet he would love it.

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@danbull

3 months ago

Gabe is very present in these conversations, it doesn't matter if his body language is different and he doesn't speak... autistic people are underestimated so much of the time, I'm glad he appears to have a loving family who appreciate him the way he is and allow him to engage with them in the way that works for him

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@nothingposted9056

9 months ago

You say "cookie" and he becomes alert. That's a teenager right there.

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@pesa9518

1 year ago

Getting a light tap and small smile from Gabe is so much more meaningful than most conversations ppl have.

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@lifesanitch404

8 months ago

He’s just like the silent protagonist in video games.

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@dorogy4586

6 months ago

He's such a handsome boy. Such a beautiful smile. His connection with Chris over the music is so sweet. I love this channel

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@adasahlin1742

1 year ago

As a autistic person it’s nice to finally see parents who don’t try to “fix” or “cure” anything. They don’t think he is less than and they don’t think that he is incapable of communication. It’s unfortunately pretty rare to see

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@TravisMcMurray

1 year ago

There are so many LGBTQIA parents out there raising children with disabilities. Thank you so so so much for featuring this beautiful family.

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@NormalHuman1..1

4 months ago

he's so handsome even the smile is innocently cute

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@maddiesconfusedlife9023

6 months ago

I love how aware Gabe is even if he is nonverbal. HE’S SO CUTE😩

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@fastnpray4271

1 year ago

This is legit the most valuable channel on the internet. What a gift. Thank you.

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@jenniferleyden6557

1 year ago

I love that Chris takes the time to sit, observe, leave space, and meet someone where they are. Such an important lesson for all of us.

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@TheRumourMill

7 months ago

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

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@sleepygyro

7 months ago

Gabe’s mothers are so lovely. I’m glad this family exists. ❤❤

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@Prisoner619B

1 year ago

Them: "I would like people to understand that he is just like you and I!" Everyone in the comments: "Wow, its like he is from another world!!! 🤩🤭"

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@meemaw-lao0wk

1 year ago

im so glad that his parents dont see autism as an inherently bad thing and dont see gabe as a burden, i love this family so much

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@teresewecker

3 months ago

I'm so impressed with that Chris guy.. I'll be so proud to have him as my son.. he exudes compassion, intelligence,, sympathy and empathy.. he will receive compensatory blessings for how he connects with the special children.

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