Real Families Exclusive: Understanding Autism

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Published 2021-12-07
Kim 'Scruff' Preston is a single mother to three boys, who all have autism. Living together under one roof is a challenging task when it comes to keeping the peace. With different ticks, triggers and habits, Kim has to delicately balance the needs of all of her children with very little time for her own life.

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All Comments (21)
  • @gabe-po9yi
    “Sometimes there aren’t solutions, you just work with what is and find a way to fit it in.” Wise words. Realistic words.
  • @r.1807
    She's an amazing mother! You can tell she love her children💜
  • @em4655
    Now this is a parent who can say 100% that she has and still is dedicated/ing her whole LIFE as a mother to her children, not just preparing to leave the nest and off to collage/uni or into fulltime work which is how "normal family life" goes.. she is caring for every single need (×4) for each child as theyre needs will all be different and handled differently. She has learnt herself on how to avoid meltdowns and changed what is "normal" to us, into what is normall for her to avoid meltdowns and fighting all the time.. She has to protect her mental health too though and a bedroom to herself will be a great start. My goodness, she is doing AMAZING! Well done mama x
  • @QueenHonor
    This is a real queen right here someone to admire and very hardworking
  • @TheMightyPika
    I'm on the spectrum and am functioning relatively alright, though with some similar challenges to these gentlemen. It's fascinating to see how the same neurodivergance can effect people so differently and similarly.
  • @shaunalea823
    Wonderful mother!!!! It’s definitely possible for all 4 to have their own lives and still be happy. I definitely respect this mother for recognizing her responsibility but she does deserve her own happiness.
  • @bethaniel841
    You say you are lucky to have them, which you are, however, they are equally as a lucky to have you - what an emotionally intelligent person you are my lovely 😊 hope you get some, much needed, respite 🤓 sending much love from the UK ❤️
  • @nicoleb2015
    I had to look this mom up based on a video I came across from 11 years ago. Such an inspiration!
  • @two_cent
    She is an amazing mother. I like the way she has everything set up each man child has a 101 with mom then sent off to school. I hope she gets the peace they are showing
  • What an amazing woman! She really loves her sons with an unconditional love. If only all parents could be like her. God bless.
  • @ladytj4u
    Kim thank you for choosing to sharing you story. God bless you and the boys ❤
  • I love watching the video I have a cousin with Autism and he gets along with his mom and dad he still doesn't know anything either but he does talk a little bit but communication skills is working a lot better