Father of autistic boy shows unconditional love

Hear how this father's unconditional love for his autistic child has turned his son's life around.

Chris Davis was born with neurological damage, severe autism and physical disabilities. His father, Bill, was told it would be best to put Chris in an institution as he would be so difficult to look after.

But Bill and his wife refused, instead, they set out on a journey to seek answers and improve Chris's quality of life. They achieved so much through their determination, dedication and unconditional love that Chris is now at college.

In this uplifting video, Bill tells their story.

"Chris is in 11th grade, and pretty much on his own at high school. He has a mentor who helps him.

Chris probably had one of the worst diagnosis ever: self-injurious, swollen intestines, poisons in his system, neurological damage, mental retardation, severe autism, Crohn’s disease...

Chris did not communicate. He did not sit down, he didn’t put on clothes, he wouldn't go outside. He ate the walls, he ate the table, he ate the rug.

We couldn’t eat in the home, we couldn’t have lights on, the TV on. If I coughed he would run downstairs and punch me.

It was a 24-hour-a-day job. Chris never slept, he never ate, he wore diapers, never spoke.

I was pretty much told to put him in an institution.

It was obviously depressing, so we went on this battle, you know, to educate and provide therapies.

His mum went and studied everything she could get her hands on. She visited hospitals and schools and she set up a school in our home. Our home became a school.

It was one of the first centres of ABA, which is applied behavioural analysis. We set up intern programmes with kids from Penn State and Franklin & Marshall and we began teaching Chris.

I thought to myself, if he’s happy, if he stops hurting himself, you know, if I could hug him, that would be the greatest gift in life.

And we continued against all odds. And he got better. [To Chris:] So I’m just going to talk about you because I love you.

The thing I’ve learned most over the years is to be a parent first. It changed my life completely, put me in another direction. I was able to love unconditionally.

And I never thought of him as this poor broken human being who we needed to cure, you know? He’s not sick.

We love this incredibly, powerful story. It just goes to prove the power of unconditional love. What do you think? We'd love to hear your comments below.

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[bintmazuna]

RIP to the father. He loved his son and helped him so much.

[adrianamaclennan]

The revelatory thing is that this man does not see his son is broken. The fact that he loves so unconditionally will be healing for his son and is actually working.

[shelbymunro]

The world needs more parents like you.

[CTM]

Huge respect! Going through some similar stuff with my son. Sending all my thoughts to your family.

[matthewguggemos]

A real example of a father -- thank you, sir

[darylfleming]

i have watch this clip more than 6 years ago. I am now in a process wit my 3 year old son. Its not as this but. The father popped in my head and he is my hero, teacher, motivater. I thank you for being in this video❤🙏🏾

[agustincardenas]

Sir, I care. I'm wishing and praying the upmost best for your selves, and lifes' needs. To thyself be true. Walk gloriously among men, dear family!

[JoeyT]

You, sir, are the definition of a beautiful human being.

[JuanRodriguez-mdqm]

I struggle everyday trying to be the best dad for my twin boys. I hope I’m doing right.

[tmutch]

Rest In Peace Bill! Your work will live on and your legacy is strong!

Stay strong Chris, losing a father is rough but he will always be with you!

[killerof]

awww ❤ my respects go out to the dad kudos to Chris and his parents

[Spooms]

Damn, so amazing. I was not expecting this.

Who is cutting onions near me...?

[rerevajoseph]

You have motivated me today Mate. 8 years in. (Absconded)
It ain’t easy! I agree. My Son has shown me how too
LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY.
I needed his help in my own spectrum.
Thank You Jesus!

[misug]

I almost cry i now what it feel but human cant him self and hes good bou

[rc]

20 years in with my brother. It is rough. And yeah my brother bows his head when i give him kisses too 🤣🤣. He dont like his face kissed.

[alvincabello]

My pastor sgared this today as part of an example of Father Gods love for us put of Romans 8

[ImSimplyADad]

SIB, swollen intestines, poisons in his systems, almost Crohns disease, didn't eat, didn't How is that not sick? I love your message with the exception of the end where you said he was not sick. I love how you interacted with your son and the kiss near the end is exactly how my son kisses me. Made me smile, but then you said he wasn't sick. I respectfully disagree. I wonder where he could be now with simple dietary interventions or other medical therapies. You're clear dedicated and driven parents. I'm just lost on why you think "poisons in his systems" and "neurological damage" is not sick. With respect.

[trynagetredpilled]

My sons are like this and i dont know what to do help wise they have no social life and it kills me

[ninjapm]

Thank you for sharing. We are trying to find a primary doctor that can refer for a dentist to sedate my grandson for dental work. Insurance is no help. We're in Oregon

[Alice-lxml]

ABA therapy is very controversial to the Autism community. It often includes abusive "therapies" and the point of it is to make the person pass as neurotypical, not to help them to express themselves and be comfortable in managing their symptoms.