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Sweet Moment - Autistic Teenager Reveals His Christmas Gifts Brought by Santa

A young boy in pajamas sits in a chair, opening a gift near a decorated Christmas tree.

Gabe is a 13-year-old nonverbal autistic kid raised by his mom Nikki & his other mom Caroline. Nikki started spreading awareness about Gabe's condition 11 years ago on several social media platforms. She wants people to know that living with Autism is a positive thing.

A boy in a blue shirt holds a blue object while a woman in a gray shirt points at something in a brown box.

It may be challenging for the family, but they are one happy family. Caroline finds it amazing that their life has positively influenced the community. The 2 mothers want to reach out to more people so that everyone can be a part of their life too.

The 2 mothers ensure Gabe is loved and treat him like an average child. Gabe is a happy boy who enjoys several activities like swimming & playing music. This Christmas, the mothers surprise their son with presents he received from Santa.

A boy receives a gift near a decorated Christmas tree while a woman assists.

Nikki wakes Gabe and asks him to walk down to the living room where the Christmas tree was placed. According to the family, Gabe typically walks by the Christmas tree on a Christmas morning.

Nikki and Caroline tell Gabe that Santa had visited him the previous day and eaten the cookies they had left for him. The kid is already excited and can't control his excitement. He then picks up a gift from one of their social media followers, Genia.

A person in a navy blue shirt is making a hand gesture, smiling, with a background showing a shoe rack and some decor.

After opening his first Christmas gift, Gabe reveals the other Christmas presents that were kept under the tree. It usually took them days or weeks to help him open the Christmas gifts, but this time Gabe sat and opened every present in one sitting.

Several online followers have sent them heartfelt messages on their social media pages. One person said, "His mother is so thoughtful and patient with her son. She is the star on the Christmas tree!" While another fan commented, "Love this boy, love the way he moves, walking gracefully down the stairs, sitting with elegance."