An Autistic Nonspeaking Teen (And How We Became Friends)

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

[pesa]

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

[danbull]

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

[ItsAboutPeaceBaby]

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

[ElvenSailor_Main]

Gabe 100% gives off angelic elf prince vibes

[Dorkee]

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

[NormalHuman..]

he's so handsome even the smile is innocently cute

[betbih]

Gabe has such model like features. He is literally beautiful

[jenniferleyden]

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.

[jayfurjill]

Oh wow, when Chris played 'Melancholy Blues' and Gabe turned to sit facing Chris, it gave me happy chills! The way he started making more eye contact with Chris....oh, my heart just warmed...

[santosgarza]

Such a sweet boy, I have a autistic grandson, and he is nonverbal, but he tries to communicate with us with his hands, he is 16, yrs old and I love him very much, god bless you for being his friend.

[ElectricSpokes]

There is something beautiful about him. That smile was so genuine and filled with emotion. He can really express himself in ways most people cannot.

[MaxineHarmon]

Gabe is the most beautiful boy with the most intense eye contact. There is something magical about him. I've seen him on other social media before.

[elijahchesterthomas]

My daughter has nonverbal autism. To communicate she instead he uses her eyes and body gestures much like this young man here. I have three other children, none of them who have autism and she is probably the funniest of all of them. Once you get to know what they're trying to tell you, in their own way, they actually can have sense of humor just like anyone else. It's been such a joy having my little girl. Really glad to see this video. It made my day. Thank you

[teresewecker]

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.

[hudskito]

i cried so hard while watching this idk why. its just that his family is so sweet, he seems to be such a lovely boy, that just needs to be understood (like everyone does, we all!!). also, the way you sat together and listened to some good music was so so sweet. he liked it, he starter to really enjoyed it with time, and it was adorable to see.


so lovely. people really deserve to be seen and loved. i love it!!

[elliganange]

I am a person with low support needs autism, and no one understands how much music means to me, how much I hear in the music the notes I can pick up and replicate with ease and no one ever wants to just enjoy music with me. That would mean a lot to me too and I am so glad Gabe got to enjoy that moment!

[meemaw-laowk]

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

[LM-xrfk]

My sister has a no speaking autistic child and she was told to put him in sign language classes. This way he is now able to communicate through sign language. We are grateful to the teacher who recommended this.

[Vikki_G_]

Gabe is beautiful, he could literally be a supermodel. 😍