Autism and Meaningful Task Completion

[@mallorygibbons4975]

I love how Abby bops when she's in the car. I like to rock out/dance to music in the car too. I keep telling my daughter she has to sleep too but she only listens some of the time. Jk. I know she can't help it but it doesn't make it any easier being sooo tired. We live in MD n my son wears shorts (n slides) when it's only in the 40's too but we're used to that weather. Kaitlyn n Kaidele are awesome. She's an awesome mom. The Wee family is awesome too. I love Braylee. She's so much like my daughter n around the same age. Lauren is awesome too. I think it's so awesome u guys all have come together n u guys all hang out.

[@vickypressley9271]

I work at a vocational program, when training our staff about “shoe box tasks or independent activities” we always say once a person works and completes the task we don’t take it apart or have them take it apart because it’s devaluing.

[@robinw.8083]

I find it so wholesome when Asa calls Priscilla cute

[@pontinrob]

Never take friends for granted its great you have the vlog squad in your life, David and Stacey are great people and i consider them friends aswell.

[@kristan6103]

Till this day my sister and I can remember how exciting it was when both Mom & Dad would pick us up from school ❤️

[@cindysemblante4411]

The Abby smirk when you ask her if she wants to go on a golf cart ride. I loved it!

[@kellievanderwal7769]

When you want to do a puzzle do the outer edge pieces that pretty much frame the puzzle then you fill it in!

[@savannahbyrd2157]

I like how he said I’m not bored I’m just checking the camera out

[@ClassicalPianoisMyJam]

Honestly though that was funny. I didn’t even think about it until the text popped up haha

[@catherinehatt1224]

I use dental floss as thread some times when I need a stronger thread. Upholstery needles are the bomb.

[@gloriaatkins4408]

I want to thank you, watching you has help me through the diagnosis of my nephew, after 17 yrs my nephew was diagnosed with autism, he is high functioning.

[@blumberg1982]

There has got to be a way to keep her from ruining your furniture and and preventing her from waking up at all hours. Sending caring thoughts.

[@Kelly-jn4cp]

Does Abbie have a jewellery making kit? With little fashion beads? So she could make herself and others bracelets or necklaces?

[@lisabottorff873]

Puzzles have been a great stress reliever for me lately. I usually start with a color doing a puzzle. 🧩 After I get all of the same color, I start putting those color pieces together.

[@sheryldougherty282]

That was great to hear. Kids work hard to put together. They didn’t like it when they had to undo it. I let the kids at my last job put what they did during opening play intact and when it was open play they could go back and finish. They knew at the end of this time play they had to take it apart for the next day. No tears or fit because they can start the next day if they choose to.

[@sarahstorr]

Hi Priscilla, I did a similar jigsaw and started with the words. Usually I start with the edge but the words were easier this time. Well done Abbie! Great work with the beads.👍🏻

[@alvingirly66]

I just did that puzzle!! I do 2-3 puzzles a week. Sort your pieces (edges and insides) and build the outside and work your way through the inside after that ❤️

[@bertiehardison2689]

Shout out to our friend Jenn!!!

[@kezza82]

Yeh she so quite these days no vlogs

[@tracyjones4026]

Asa, “So you’re proud of yourself.” Hell yeah!!! At the end of the day, that’s what matters. It’s great to please others, but it’s wonderful to feel fulfilled to ourself.

[@dezzy5456]

Did anyone notice the beads how Abby put them almost in color groups she separated colors it’s the little things that I see and it just makes me happy to see her small improvements she’s just an amazing girl ❤️💛💚💙 the color sorting task are working

[@mandalee1980]

Dezzy. I did.

[@shutupimspidermn]

Miss Abigal making such big strides! ugh i love watching her grow!

[@moragellis3040]

For the sofa, try an iron on jeans or corduroy patch on the back of the fabric+ the sewing. Together they're even stronger. ❤️

[@laurabeccherini1679]

the activities that produce an end product are CLOSED-ENDED activities. Close-ended meaning they have clear conclusion or produce a product. Love your channel

[@sophiamarquez2473]

I’m an ABA therapist and I completely agree with not making her take the beads off of the string. Once she finished putting on the beads, that task is complete and she should be reinforced for that behavior. Now I would either take them off myself if the task isn’t going to be presented again that day or I would present taking off the beads as a completely new task after she was given her reinforcement for putting the beads on (original task presented). OR since it was an independent task, if you helping her talk the beads off is enough reinforcement because she is getting your attention again, that’s also an option. Just went through my head! It’s supposed to be fluid at home and I love your channel so much! I primarily work in home so it’s amazing to see families carrying out the skills learned through ABA being carried out when a therapist isn’t present. LOVE you Abbie girl!

[@tasharae215]

I'll be 40 on the 15th of February!!! Love from Louisiana~~

[@nicolekelaher1979]

Happy 40th birthday 🎂 🥂🍾

[@ptkake08]

@tasha rae that’s my brothers birthday too! Twinsies! Mine is on the 16th, almost twinsies! 😉 🥳

[@Courtjowhite]

Happy 40th! I will be 37 on February 10th!

[@sham8960]

Happy Early Birthday ! I'm just 24 lol pray that I reach 40 without problems

[@vsibirsky]

Asa I love your light blue tee and pink shorts! My family owned a house in Ft Lauderdale area that they went to in NYC winters. I visited and often I flew down in in Winter. So often in fact that II had a wardrobe of "summer" stuff I left there. One season I went down in Feb. with no luggage.. just wearing jeans, turtle neck and winter coat. plan was to wear clothes I stashed down there. Well, it was COLD..It does warm up later in day. but I landed up buying winter clothes in a thrift store, wearing them all week and leaving that wardrobe down there. Especially if you live North you expect Florida will be warm in winter and sometimes.. It is not..lol.

[@Whtever5evr]

LOVE puzzles that have letters on the back! Been my new 2020 hobby.

[@bethanysmith5017]

My husband is 35 almost 36, I'm 27 we have a 1 and a half year old, our friends range from 22 to 65. One of our friends kids are the same age as me. It's so odd how certain people no matter the age just mesh really well.

[@lizmorris260]

Loved today’s vlog! Made me smile - great come back on Isaiah; Cilla!

[@Jadyn_Sage]

Braylee is also 8, she's actually older than Ella, she turned 8 in October

[@RBNobody]

Hope you guys are having a wonderful Friday !! Thanks for uploading as always ❤️

[@lifeonlowbatteries8153]

Oooh i love jigsaw puzzles! I’d love to do the one Priscilla showed us.

[@nykatewinslowable]

You might want to also attach so heavy duty velcro to the top of cushion and back of couch to reduce the pull of the fabric as Abbie sits down.

[@mariebarrett8774]

Abbie has come so far & fast & skilful at her independent work...💖

[@Reem-ug3rh]

For the beading activity I think you were referring to a 'close ended activity' ?

[@Megsy-wegsy]

I'm so impressed by Abbie's dexterity lately! Is she able to fill envelopes with your sunglasses, etc for orders with more ease too?

[@sarahberden]

Maybe a tip for your chouch. Maybe you can ADD an extra piece of fabric in between the tear so there is some extra moving space in the cushion. Maybe some stretch fabric. By the was I’m Dutch, so sorry if I made some mistakes in my English.

[@katrinamt8808]

Cool puzzle Cilla. Where'd you get it?

[@evilangel030]

I used fabric glue for a craft project and it works soo well!!

[@leannepaxton5012]

Is there a reason that Isaiah’s friend from college hasn’t been acknowledged on the vlog yet?! I have seen her in the last couple of vlogs, only for a brief moment, but it feels a bit strange that she hasn’t been mentioned!! Much love and respect to you all from Australia. 🙏🏼

[@calliphoridaelucilia7679]

I had presumed it's been a deliberate decision after they mentioned he had a friend coming to stay, and then left it at that. I think the lack of pressure on Isaiah and respect for his privacy is a great thing they've got going, a hard balance to strike as daily vloggers

[@jaisiline]

She’ll be in Isaiah’s vlog

[@marybuschbacher1883]

Accompanied the task for n and then i have to take it a part. She also did that without visual and verbal prompts.

[@justkibby5959]

My back cushion ripped a few years ago. I hand sewed it shut. Didnt work. Re sewed it. Happened again. So I sewed the crap out of it AND glued it shut. So far so good lol. Its an old couch. 17 years old. Its in surprisingly good shape

[@bethmccall3735]

There is also Nicky TV, they are from Babylon, NY. Nicky is 15 Years Old, also.

[@junegroves7295]

Abbie is doing so well!! I love it!!❤️❤️❤️

[@xxbeckyjxx1]

I’m 40 in April I love your videos I never miss 1 x

[@rebeccahanesack9183]

She doing great putting things together

[@kathleencarrigan9281]

It gives Abbie a sense of independent accomplishment. Everyone needs that not just Abbie. Look at some artists work, it makes no sense to everyone. We don't make an artist take apart their own artwork, instead we encourage them to do more and to get improve upon their basics and imagination.

[@jaffacakelady]

Cilla, separate the edges from the inside of the puzzle, put the edge together and then separate the inside pieces into colours and work on a colour at a time. I do 1000+ puzzles everyday.

[@lonelillygames7422]

My son was recently Diagnosed With High Functioning Autism thank you for all you do your advice helps alot!! Much Love From Autumn (Me 33) and Jake (Kindergarten Ese age 7)

[@melaniekeckler1630]

Abbie has grown so much.

[@jennyhicks1116]

Asa. I thought i would tell u this before but thought people might think im crazy. My idea is probably unconventional but its my own and has worked for me. I have found that when you hot glue fabric together and press it together firmly, a team of oxen cant get it apart. I have used it to reupholster many many things. Use some good gloves or tools so you dont get burnt as you press and hold in place until cool. Dont use tiny spots of it. Load it on.

[@stefanycazeljamison8875]

I will be 40 on May 12th! I do believe I share a birthday with Miss Abbie!

[@desireebeauregard7401]

Gives her a sense of accomplishment

[@JonthaLinks]

Awesome video guys. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us 🤘🏾And thanks for using our track "Pretty Carolina" as well! Peace and Love ❤️

[@graceharris2122]

Abbie should try cinnamon toast crunch cinnamilk . You can get it at the store. Love seeing Abbie it makes my day.

[@mallorygibbons4975]

I was hoping drive in movies would make a comeback during the pandemic. We do have one about 45 minutes or so away but when I was little we had one about 10 minutes from where I live now but they turned it into a Walmart when I was late elementary/early middle school age (I'm 36).

[@karenanderson6657]

That will work ...that's exactly what I used on our couch arm. Cilla where did you get the puzzle? Lovin it 😀

[@debiogle3798]

Where did you get that puzzle? Oh my I need to buy one!

[@Maria-gc3xb]

Me too! I was searching through the comment to see if someone know it 😂

[@sophiariegle9086]

I’m digging the Michigan t-shirt that Abbie is wearing at the very end. Go Blue!!

[@lauriemc8871]

I tried to fine the 1019 where cilla gets her earrings, I could not find it. Could you please put a link in the description? I really would appreciate it.

[@cherioconnell2845]

My daughter is also 15. She is verbal though. I am wondering how Abby coped when isiah left for college. Tara isn’t coping since her sister left home last week. Her brother moved out a year ago but now it is just her at home she is really lost

[@rencheeky448]

I wish I had friends like you do

[@nikkyrosepaloma3165]

I love the puzzle pieces

[@CoreyAnneTeacher]

Another thing you can do in regards to not taking a task apart after she completes it is to have her take it apart during a different work session. If she puts all the tasks together in the morning just put them away completed and when/if she does them later in the day she can then take it apart. In my program one student may put the task together and then another student will be given the completed task and they will take it apart. Not every task can be done both ways but it is an important skill to be able to undo a task. The most important thing is that she learns to not immediately take a task apart when she is done with it. It is a very hard habit to break once they start doing it and it can make things really difficult when she is older and working.

[@nancymcdowell4799]

Abbys block necklace is like moms puzzle. You don’t take it apart. 🙂

[@yvonneajackson]

Can I make sofa suggestion? after spending years repairing children's soft furniture in Nurseries I've worked in I've tried many things and the fabric seams won't hold for long you need the strength to come from the entire back section not just the seam. Unpick the seams where the top of the cushion meets the back back and sew in some webbing straps a couple of inches apart (and they are going to take the strain) they need to be sewn inside using a matching upholstery thread, anything stronger will rip holes in the couch fabric. they need to go from the front top seam all the way to the back seam and down that back fabric section and attach to the back section and you need lots of them they will then take the strain instead of it all being on the seam. You can ignore I'm just telling you what I would do if I was repairing similar in a nursery and it will be visible so not suitable for your home or you might come up with better ideas for getting the strain off the seams now I've put that idea in your head.

[@edsondemenezes9676]

Love the videos and the channel Asa! Hi Abbie! Really digging that hat boss. Gonna have to get me one!

[@elizabethduncan7784]

I really look forward to your videos daily!

[@debbiedoestinyliving85]

Oooo my, I am 56.. I can't believe how fast the time goes by..

[@fitmamawife]

Everyone is different in the Spectrum. I try to explain this to people all the time. My daughter is verbal with Autism & people give me a hard time about it

[@katiedoheny6184]

Hi I love watching you Abbie on the vlogs. U light up my day. I have a question. Will Sommer still be living with ye when she goes out to work

[@amyd2783]

Little tip for Priscilla to help her with completing the puzzle . The puzzle has letters on the back make a pile for each letter. Than put together the pieces in each individual pile than connect them all together.

[@deliverhope2]

I love you guys! Lauren & Kaitlyn. Woot woot

[@nancymcdowell4799]

Abbys doing great. You are all doing great. 🙂

[@cristinajaimefelix6565]

I got that same blue blanket that Abbie has in the thumb nail I got it last year 2019 at a Christmas party I went to and now ever time is use it I it remind me if Abbie and you guys

[@ashleyeast2724]

I like that puzzle Priscilla was working on. Where did she get it? Would be great when you all get done with putting it together; you could frame it and hang it up to remind us what we had to go though in 2020 into 2021. Great Job to Abbie with stringing the big beads! Also, that's a great idea for a dinner one night of making/assembling your own personal pizza. 🤗🍕💌💯

[@Juleru]

Try making your own pizza dough. It's really easy and I'm sure Abbie would love it as an activity. The kneading can help with controlling her fingers better, plus it's obviously edible, so win-win! An easy recipe for 2-3 people (no yeast, so no need to let it sit!): * 2.5 cups of AP flour * 3 tsp baking powder * 1 tsp salt * 3/4 cup water * 1 Tbsp olive oil Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Mix water and oil and slowly add to the flour mixture. You might need 2-3 Tbsp more water if it's too dry. That's it! Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes. You can even make it without an oven!: Heat a little bit of oil in a pan, put in the flattened dough and let it brown for 15-30 seconds. Then flip, add the toppings and "bake" on low heat (or put it on the grill!) until the cheese melts. Credits go to Gemma ("Bigger Bolder Baking"), she has some really tasty and quick recipes.

[@janicecummings4917]

Abby did a good accomplishment

[@ameliazidek9807]

I’m a huge fan of you all. 😀

[@cindyal5715]

I’ll be 40 in a couple of weeks, but my kids are 11 down to 2.5 and my husband is 50. So all of that keeps me from feeling too old!! Haha. I think all the time about how I could have kids moving out right now, but I will be at least 55 by the time my youngest goes to college!

[@dawnadams1755]

I'll be 42 in May I don't have any kids with autism but I love your family and if I can I would love to work with kids like her 😊

[@lindabond8277]

That makes perfect sense.

[@valariecarroll3699]

I’m not bored I’m checking the camera 🤣

[@Alikat-wz8id]

As I always like to say “don’t judge us by the chapter you walked in on” 🙂

[@leannelouise9399]

I'll be 40 in July too, kinda depressing.

[@katherinemathias8487]

What is the song that is playing at 1:00????

[@Maria-gc3xb]

I love the puzzle! Where did you find it?

[@Courtjowhite]

Priscilla you should try diamond painting! It’s so fun!

[@jodiepoole5372]

I just turned 40's on the 6th! Much love from NC

[@Sarah-tm4nn]

All the "kids" are growing up to be young adults. That puzzle Cilla is cool.

[@heatheramyprice]

I want that puzzle! Link please?

[@linnsoltwedel]

You not want to vacuum and then drag in leafs and dirt. So off course having her undo what she is working on might not help her motivation amongst other things.

[@maryolmstead3183]

You two always talk about how old you are. In my family, most of us became parents in our 40's.

[@NickyJohnK219]

I love you guys so much ❤️❤️💙💙

[@SnobbishGoose]

Really nice music Asa

[@cjlola3944]

A lot of girls 14-15 do jewelry making and that same task it must feel so nice to see her progress so much I hope I’m not wording this where it sounds bad maybe I’m not articulating what I mean but I think it’s coming across right ?! Self conscious today

[@whitney2042]

I was thinking the same thing as she was working. I know they have mentioned her fine motor skills being behind which is why big beads are easier, but jewelry making could be a fun activity for her.

[@gingerhaley1566]

Lol I knew Asa was going to come up with fishing line! 😂😂😂

[@ariellebachrach4796]

Love all the time!

[@carlynhelaine]

Look at those fingers go!!! She’s so awesome! My husband will be 42 on Sunday, beside my sister who just turned 46, he is the oldest of our group. He is nearly 20 years older than our youngest friend 😂 I’m 37. Our girls are 10 and 9, so we are also earlier on in the book than miss Abbie and Isiah lol

[@signeannsutton2549]

I will be 62 years young on February 18, 2021.😊

[@tanianorkunas782]

Do you see many other golf carts driving around. Don’t see any when you drive around

[@fatheringautism]

There's 3 or 4 regulars in our area that we see. One family drives by the house on theirs daily. There's actually a couple with the exact same model as us that we saw last week. That was pretty funny. We all waved way too enthusiastically like dorks lol.