Famous Youtuber gives autistic son up for adoption

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In September 2019, Mrs Stauffer posted an update in which she said that Huxley had received treatment following a diagnosis of autism.

But followers noticed that in late 2019 and early 2020, Huxley stopped appearing in the videos.

On Tuesday, the couple posted an update in which they explained Huxley had been given permanently to another family for the sake of his "emotional well-being".

The adoption agency had not given them the full picture about Huxley's health, they said, and doctors in the US said he now needed "a different fit in his medical needs".

"I can't explain the amount of effort Myka has put into helping Huxley," Mr Stauffer added.

Some who have followed the story for a while commented with messages of support. "I respect you so much for having the courage to make such a heartbreaking and hard decision," one wrote.

But others accused the couple of "getting rid" of Huxley after making money from his experiences.

Others expressed sympathy for him. "Although I am sure this is hard for all involved, it does not even compare to the loss this child has endured," one wrote.