Autism Life Chit Chat

It's Friday night, the first week of autism summer school is over, and tropical storm Fay is bearing down on us. Johnny and Nick spent the day watching movies. Shannon and I reflect on the past few weeks of our blessed autism journey.
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[@BUGS-ro4ix]

CONGRATULATIONS Shannon!!!! You are awesome!! 😇💛🌼

[@nuclearmomof5750]

Shannon is super badass! What a great accomplishment and program to be in!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much. We are also proud of Shannon. She is truly amazing.

[@Denise-xw3bd]

So happy to know you have a Tiktok! I just started following and By the way you are up to 23.3k views! Great job Nicky! ❤️

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

That is really amazing.

[@wendyfromholland6562]

Congrets on finishing Shannon 🎉🎉

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much Wendy.

[@shannonsavoca975]

Thank you so much!

[@KattNJ0420]

Love this type of video.. im in Central NJ and Fay SLAMMED us but no major damage.. btw I love what you did with your yard it looks amazing almost like you can disappear in it!.. Handsome Nick is coming a long way..great family!!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hello my friend. I'm glad to hear that you didn't get any damage. There doesn't seem to be much damage here either. I think we got lucky. God-bless you have a wonderful Saturday.

[@mckennamccall5163]

My heart nearly implodes when Nick plays with Shannon’s hair 😍😍

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Nicholas can't get himself enough of Shannon's hair. He would lay in there all day if he could. Thanks for the message my friend.

[@ItsADarbyThing]

You could definitely incorporate OT into a large water feature! Pouring water from large to small containers, using funnels, use a straw to blow bubbles.....Nicky would love it 🥰 xx

[@ROCKNSTIMS]

What a great video! I loved listening to your conversation. Really felt like I was sitting chit chatting with you guys. I loved seeing your beautiful dogs 🐕 and all the cuddles 💙😁

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the conversation.

[@dayab1707]

I just absolutely love this channel! I'm so happy I found your channel 💛 I want your channel to blow up and get huge because everyone should meet Nick and the impact he will have on their life too. Sorry my message is so long I just wanted you to know that these videos that you are sharing of part of your lives means alot to probably alot of people that are walking the autism journey too.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Mary. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate that you choose to spend your time with us. We love creating this channel and we are very excited That people around the world are being impacted by our beautiful boy Nicholas. Thank you so much for the message my friend

[@alexisriddock]

I think the dogs were trying to say there’s a storm ☔️ on the way guys lol Shannon I love the FREEDOM FRIDAY 👌🏼I must go over to tik tok I think nick needs to have his own guys time like he had today with big bro Jonny just chilling watching a movie NO PARENTS ALLOWED. brilliant Shannon great news on the nursing you all have great things coming your way you are all truly blessed big hugs from me in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙xx

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Elexa . Nicholas sure does love those chill out days. I think we all deserve to have days with no demands placed upon us. Thank you so much for the message my friend.

[@alexisriddock]

NickyTV Autism Family Vlog I popped over to TikTok to join you over there I am still amazed with his response at the end of that vlog 💙x

[@wendystephan35]

Congratulations Shannon on your BN!!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you Wendy. We really appreciate the encouragement.

[@jennyjay7816]

I hope one day someone loves me as much as Nicky loves his mommy... him saying adorable is exactly that 😊☮️💜

[@deanakendall8569]

I have a nine year old on the Spectrum. He will to be independent is sooo strong at times. I enjoy watching you guys. Nick is an awesome sauce young man

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Deanna. Have you so much for the message my friend. I'm so glad to hear your positive outlook for the future. God-bless you and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@alisonlee7944]

Nicki is so sweet, the way he puts his arm round his mum and dad, 😊😊😍😍 love your laughs and smiles Nicki. 😊😊😍😍

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

I love that as well. I usually get left out of that kind of affection when Shannon is around. So, that was a great moment for us. Thank you so much for the message my friend.

[@wendyfromholland6562]

Nice talk I love you Guys to 💙💙💙

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

We love you too Wendy. Thank you so much for the message my friend.

[@ginamitchell7682]

🥳🌴🍷Enjoy the well deserved time off Shannon🍷🌴🥳

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Gina. Thank you so much for the message my friend. God-bless you have a wonderful Saturday.

[@shannonsavoca975]

Thank you so much!

[@vanessadaugherty4294]

It looks to me that Nick is attracted to Sam, because he sees Sam as a buddy. Sam is a God sent for Nicky❤️I’ve noticed in one of the past videos, when he was telling Nick goodbye, because he had to go to work, Nicky’s face just dropped, he didn’t want Sam to leave😞 you can use a in ground fish pond (don’t have to put in ground) they are huge, different shapes, then it would last, get your brother in law to build around it with salt treated wood, make benches around it, I’m sure it’d be awesome with a pump in it. I think they’re made out of pvc, it would be sturdy and last. I’m all about saving money😂 Shannon my sister in law just finished her FNP. Congratulations Shannon 🥳

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Vanessa. Nicholas and Sam have always had a beautiful relationship. We are very thankful for his presence. Thank you so much for the great idea about the water feature.

[@shannonsavoca975]

That’s amazing Vanessa! Tell I said congratulations 🎉

[@karizimmerman5212]

Yes! Horse trough...a couple pumps with pipes and faucets and knobs that turn on and off certain pipes and the water spouts around. Sounds fun!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

That's what we were thinking. Thank you so much for the message my friend.

[@marshaden817]

you're adorable nick x

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much my friend.

[@nuttisniche1717]

Happy Staycation Family! I am looking forward to watching your first storm with you!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much my friend. We really appreciate the encouragement.

[@wendyfromholland6562]

Love that name rockstar roadies

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

I'm so glad.

[@jennihamilton3084]

I gotta ask. What is a knuckle stick? :) And oh my gosh that was so cute when he said "adorable" :D I love seeing him so lovey and laughy :D Thanks for the info on where Shannon gets her dresses :D SHE GORGEOUS!!!!! Love you guys so much :) BIG HUG!!!! And, again, please hug those big dogs for me :) They're just so wonderful :) GOD BLESS :D

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Knuckles and stick our characters from sonic movie. Nicholas doesn't like them for some reason. Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate That you take the time to come along on this journey with us and send us these beautiful messages.

[@shannonsavoca975]

Wow! Thank you so much Jenni 😃

[@oliviaabc5]

I could watch y’all talk for hours. Such real conversations that we don’t usually get to see with bigger channels. - Congrats Shannon on finishing your bachelors!!! 🥳 Good things happening within your fam. Lucky to see part of it. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Olivia. I really appreciate that you choose to spend your time with us. Thank you so much for the support. I think it is important to reflect on the events of our lives.

[@shannonsavoca975]

Thank you so much!!

[@CathySMelton]

This was so good. I loved hearing the information and it was funny to hear how much we have in common. I am so happy that you are finding joy and that things are good. Again, congratulations to Shannon! I feel like I know you and I'm grateful to share a small part of your lives. Happy Weekend and vacation! Enjoy every second!

[@shannonsavoca975]

Thank you so much 😊

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Kathy. Thank you so much for the message my friend. We really appreciate that you choose to spend your time with us. God-bless you and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@sarah-janepocklington2475]

What subject does John teach ? I cried with nicks sign off it was amazing .

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

I teach 6th grade here on Long Island. It's a new class that focuses on social emotional learning, technology, student organization, and communication. Thank you so much for the message my friend.

[@mommab1412]

I loved your conversation with Shannon---thank you both for sharing!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi nelda. Thank you so much for the message and for choosing to spend your time with us my friend.

[@Grahamt978]

🙂🌹To Blessed to be Stressed🌹🙂

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

That's gotta be a tshirt.

[@Grahamt978]

NickyTV Autism Family Vlog Yes!!

[@kaylakudick2357]

The sensory Idea is brilliant!! Shannon is very beautiful with or without the dresses! Have a nice vacation Shannon you deserve it!💚 When I was first in school they were pushing for ASL but, my v mom told them “if she can make a sound she can talk. As a young adult I’m so thankful to have my voice even if I have to repeat something 2 or 3 times! Love you💚

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Kayla. God-bless you my friend. Your mom sounds like an incredible advocate. I agree with you, Shannon is very beautiful. God-bless you and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@shannonsavoca975]

Thank you so much. 💙

[@rhettlowder2165]

He love your pretty hair !! I like your curly hair

[@shannonsavoca975]

Thank you so much!

[@jessicadry]

So beyond grateful that I/we get to share a part of your lives! I love the long videos of you and Shannon talking, and so glad Nicky has a really good day! He’s a real ray of sunshine. I don’t know if you both would be keen on the idea but maybe Nicky and you guys could FaceTime some of his fans on here. I for one would love to say hello🥰 and it may contribute to his speech development and it may help him realise how many lives he’s touching by him just being him. Right now I’m feeling really quite lost in life. Once your business becomes more established I’d love to maybe work with you guys, you’re just so understanding, kind, patient and positive. It’s just the perfect placement for someone like me. I just wish others here in the UK had that same mentality. But hopefully I’ll get there sooner rather than later. I know I burden you guys with my problems but this is just as much of an outlet for me as it is you. And your subscribers are so lovely even to me. The support is very well received. Here I am off on another tangent again 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 Anyway, sending love and hugs to you all! 1234 TURTLE!🧡

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Jessica. You are not a burden at all. God-bless you my friend. Darkness is always followed by light. Problems are temporary. You have a purpose here and it will become clear a little more with each day that passes. I'm not sure about doing a face time at this point but it sounds like a very interesting idea. We are definitely gonna do a live video in the near future. Were just working out the details on how to do it. Thank you so much for your support. I always look forward to hearing from you. I hope you have a peaceful Saturday and look forward to speaking with you again soon.

[@karizimmerman5212]

I love learning more about your family.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

We appreciate that you are Coming along on this journey with us.

[@ladyonwheels2170]

Shannon what about alcohol/ drug rehabilitation or psychiatric rehabilitation. Challenging but the lives you could bless is amazing.

[@kwaktak]

Especially psychiatric rehabilitation. Many of them are not equipped to support the intellectually disabled.

[@shannonsavoca975]

That’s definitely something I will look into. The large health system that I’m employed by just started a push in program to the local high to assist with depression and suicide

[@aggynancy4920]

Nikki makes me see I can do things I have learning disabilities he is so smart Sam is a quiet person and that helps Nikki to be mellow out Shannon congratulations dad you and Johnny are going to have so many people wanting your dj Nikki can go to work with is dad's giving him a job like you said the pajama company love your yard and your dogs

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Aggie. Thank you so much for the message my friend pierrot I'm so glad that you find inspiration in our channel. We all have an assignment here on Earth. Each and every one of us. God-bless you my friend.

[@kimaugust9920]

Everything with Nicky will come in Gods time, and he is showing that to you now with all his progress. I do believe Sam is a blessing and I have said before when Johnny was having him do things that maybe you should just kinda sit back and allow him to do what he was doing with him. Please believe I am not saying this in a bad way, But us as parents tend to intervene too much because we know our children And we don't want to see them struggling but sometimes it's better for us back off. When you 1st brought Sam on I was a little worried that you are going to be overbearing and to protective and not allowed Sam to do what he needed and in the beginning I did see that And I also saw Sam holding back a little bit, But now I can see the confidence that Sam has and that you're starting to have in Sam which is awesome to see. Just for an example when Sam had him cutting his bagel the other day, I could tell you a little nervous about it but Sam continued to allow him to do it. You guys are all coming really far and I recommend your channel to everybody.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hello my friend. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful message. I really appreciate it. It is all coming together. God-bless you and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@wendyfromholland6562]

Love Your TikTok on there I’m handigezussen it means handy sisters 💙💙💙

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much.

[@kwaktak]

I’m so glad that Nicky had a better day and that Sam is so attentive - to the point of scheduling breaks and using timers which I think is great! 👍🏼 Things were pretty tense in yesterday’s vlog and I love how you all worked it out. I hope you don’t mind me asking but have you ever used medication with Nick? I’m not saying you should - and if you don’t I think that’s actually a good thing. I’m just curious what your perspective is given that Shannon is a nurse. PS: if this is a sensitive topic I understand. We try to keep our experiences private because they’ve been mixed.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

I Neil. Thank you so much for the message. I really think that Nicholas's anxiety had a lot to do with his change in routine and the heat. He was fabulous all day Friday. We give Nicholas A CBD gummy bear every afternoon. That said at this point.

[@SuperJones1966]

Hi John and Shannon Great conversation video , love listening to you guys telling us all about your lives and what the next chapter is going to be I think its fantastic. Shannon , I think you should challenge yourself with something totally different from what your position is in the health care...you be amazing has a trauma nurse , but the question is how would Nicky feel if you did do trauma for example , being away from home alot with being on shifts ? I suppose that is a difficult situation after with you working from home through this Covid-19 . Anyway guys I could go on and on lol once I start in something very interesting I don't stop chatting lol...I have been stuck in bed since Wednesday with Costochondritis which just another thing that is connected to ,fibromyalgia 😢 Guys you have a great weekend I hope the weather isn't to bad ..love to you all God bless you ♥️♥️

[@shannonsavoca975]

I hope you feel better soon Nessa! Changing shifts would be an adjustment for all of us. I typically drive Nicky to school every morning. I’m not I want that to change, that’s why I am thinking of discharge planner at the hospital.

[@lisabarellano6654]

Hello... how about a koi pond size water feature. With a waterfall effect. This way he can play in it and water is still running.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

I love that idea. We had a pond at the old house. I think we're going to do something with a galvanized steel tank.Shot and and I have been looking at pinterest all morning.

[@mommab1412]

What exactly is a" knuckle stick"? Lol. And why do you think the word vacation upset Nicky? And it is great to see Sam with him and how happy it makes Nicky. Sam is amazing!!

[@phishbowl71]

I'm also curious what a "knuckle stick" is. Lol

[@Khoffma2]

Love your chats! It would be so fun to do a live so we could chat with you! You guys have so many wonderful things happening and its great to watch God showing up in your lives. You guys are such an amazing example of how to communicate effectively, realize challenges and come up with solutions. Not just as a special needs family but humans in general. Great job guys. Also the boys crack up at how Keira sits on the couch. They are also now begging for a projector in their room so thanks for that. Hehe. As always thanks for sharing!

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much for the message my friend. I think it's so important to reflect on the events of our lives. What are we going well? What are we need to improve on? So much can be determined in a short conversation. Johnny's Room is awesome for ham. He would stay in there all day if we'd let him. Thanks again and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@meganking3853]

Nicky good night 😴from MeganKing

[@heidimarie1198]

Dogs need their love ( and best to get over with first or they will mither you ). Watching from the UK the Storm (( i'm into my storm chasing )). Stay safe - weird weather this year. It's just a weird year.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Heidi. The storm was more Bark than bite. Water rain lot of wind but no damage thank goodness. God-bless you and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@juliemineau9880]

Glad you said it first but it does see like you did get in the way a bit of them having their own thing

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Bringing someone into your house for so many hours is not as easy as it looks. Everyone has to find the right balance. I think we're doing a great job of getting there and I'm sure it will all come together. Thanks for the message my friend.

[@juliemineau9880]

@@NickyTVFamilyVlog you all are amazing. Sorry if I seemed not understanding I get it. You know your kiddo best and akways put him first. You all work so hard to give him his best life.

[@janonthelam3418]

Sam has such a special approach and he demands something different from Nicky which I feel Nick needs right now. I still wonder if Nick’s upsets are because it must sometimes feel to him like it is two on one.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Sam is a blessing And we are very thankful.

[@mariaconnolly696]

I’m pretty sure what Sam is doing with the timer with Nick is apart of ABA therapy. Does Nick get ABA or has he ever got ABA?

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Nicholas has never taken part in a strict ABA therapy program. However, Components Of and strategies That are used in ABA are part of Nicholas's education.Thanks for the question my friend.

[@03kiersten]

I love y’all’s videos. I started watching and ended up going all the way back to the first and watching all of them. Now I can’t miss the videos, I look forward to the next and love watching Nick grow. Thank you for sharing Nicks story and updates.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Christina. Thank you so much for the message. We really appreciate the encouragement.

[@rachelaltergott1567]

Great video have a great day

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Rachel. Thank you so much for hanging out with us today. God-bless you and have a wonderful Saturday.

[@jessicajimenez4696]

Stay safe my friends with the storm.

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

Hi Jessica. Thank you so much my friend.

[@COG78]

I want a Dane puppy so bad to get trained as my service dog to be able to assist me during my dizzy spells and my hard days navigating with my fibromyalgia & osteoarthritis

[@NickyTVFamilyVlog]

They are just the best dogs in the world. See males are much easier to take care of though. Much less drooling and shedding.