r/MadeMeSmile • u/bendubberley_ • 18d ago

Wholesome Moments Autistic non-verbal boy speaks directly to his mother for the first time.

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u/ManagedByDogs 18d ago

And so it begins…more good things to come.

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u/Tightestbutth0le 18d ago

Not if she reacts like that

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u/SmokeSheen 17d ago

What did she do wrong, she heard him speak got excited and said good morning back to him. while he pranced away saying good morning. They were both excited that it happened

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u/galactical_traveler 17d ago

Username checks out

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u/lmaydev 18d ago

A child with autism that severe almost certainly wouldn't notice

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u/ManagedByDogs 17d ago

There exceptions to every rule…and clinical syndrome.

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u/ManagedByDogs 17d ago

Her’s was a very real response. Your’s is needlessly snarky.

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u/Tightestbutth0le 17d ago

Of course it’s a real response. Just not the best one to reinforce the child’s positive behavior.

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u/ManagedByDogs 17d ago

Geez. Even Skinner had feelings.

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u/Tightestbutth0le 17d ago

What part of my comments makes you think I don’t have feelings. It’s obviously a huge deal and I’d be so happy. But I’d at least compose myself enough to show him some positive emotions or encouraging words/tone to reinforce his talking.

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u/ManagedByDogs 17d ago

I now have you on a behavioral “extinction” schedule.