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Not a great week for Andy this week - he was having issues with sleeping at school, he hurt his foot and he had a meltdown at school, something he hasn't done for a long time. In other news, Anna is starting to apply for jobs and we went to explore Huntingdon as a potential place for us to live after she starts work.
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[@therandomking1265]

Sad to hear Andy has had another meltdown. He has been doing so well. Sometimes these things just happen and can’t be prevented.

[@modexe-nl2wu]

The Intro had me dead so funny i can just imagine that in my school lol 🤣🤣

[@dannymitchell97]

Another family that names there dog Dave , Dave got the win 😂

[@zoescott4887]

Pore Andy he seems to be having a lot of meltdowns lately. 😭 pore guy I hope all goes well. And no more from now

[@JereMechaJohnson]

I was on half the normal dose of celexa (another common ssri) for most of my twenties and resisted raising it for a long time because I was still holding on to the stigma. A bad breakup in my late twenties forced me raise to the typical starting adult dose of 20 mg, and I haven't looked back since. It may just be Andy's form of teen angst, but raising his prozac to the dosage appropriate to his weight would probably help! He's lucky to have you and Anna looking out for him, Kev!

[@archieclark6240]

I'm 15 and have autism. I didn't fully understand my condition till watching your videos. My routine when i get home is youtube tv bath bed similar to andy

[@myrrynjamieson1328]

You guys are doing an awesome job! I'm a support worker for young adults with autism and I love my job but challenging behaviours take a lot out of me. The boy I support had bit me but it has made us have more of a bond as he always asks for me. Your videos inspire me to be a better support worker, thank you x

[@katrinaxo2472]

So sad to hear this I’m autistic too and sometimes have meltdowns it’s horrible xx

[@galaxyocean9832]

Same xx

[@nikgreen30314]

hey guys, must be hard at times with andy, but u deal with him realy well, so well done the Chapman crew! love watching yer vlogs... keep it up...😉😁😁😁😁

[@tarzanandjane1866]

@Cryptic 😂

[@Adorable_-zd3mn]

Sometimes people can't stop it when they have autism

[@Ellasnaps]

My brother has autism and it looks so mentally painful and you feel so helpless but he is passing the “stage” (the worst part of the meltdowns) now hopefully Andy will be back to normal soon xx

[@imaginaryenemy2565]

Don't get too discouraged about the meltdowns puberty has been known to be the toughest time behaviorally for kids on the spectrum its also good to keep in mind with all the progress he's made sometimes progress looks like 3 steps forward and 1 step back

[@lunalupin9833]

26:28 made me laugh so much not this lift

[@twitch_jjg_6234]

Aww Andy flosing at the starts funny

[@charlotteh71]

He could be stressed because his meds might need increasing he’s grow a lot.

[@charlottevicarage1331]

That, and more expectation.

[@Trustfuleevees]

Yea, growing kid, can only be expected. Gotta hope the kid gets better with time. He doesn’t deserve to struggle.

[@AutismandTouretteSyndrome]

The first thing I thought of was if his medication needed adjusting. Hopefully that is what it is and can get fixed rather easily. I know how difficult it can be to figure all these things out, and our boys are close to the same age. Gotta love puberty and hormones and all that mess!

[@happyabbie10]

Oh I was wanting a makeup haul from Anna 😭😭🥰🥰

[@SuperAgent500]

Great weekly blog kev but sad to here Andy has been having a hard time

[@HTCGaming1000]

I just noticed the Companion Cubes you have in your garage! Would love a Portal series Kev

[@alfiehills9650]

Oh no.

[@bronaghmurphy5643]

I hope you can get to the bottom of what is going on with Andy. I’m sorry to hear he had a meltdown as he has been doing so well.

[@AutismTwinsUs]

I used to live in Corby keV and went to Huntington quite a few.times , nice place , good video keV and enjoyed seeing Anna more this week , she makes me laugh

[@Harry-ts8vj]

For Anna's theory for driving make sure she gets acses arrangement in place with her dyslexia I is realy helpful

[@Ellasnaps]

6:20 thnx for telling me I white thought it was mine 😂

[@traceyabbott6184]

I am gutted I never saw you in huntingdon as I was in town, my family live there , glad you had a good time there x they r now doing toys r us up , think it's being a iceland good luck with job huntingdon Anna x

[@alexthesaintbernardlover5938]

I hoped Andy feels better

[@SimsFreakMachinimaD]

I was in Peterborough that Sunday!

[@danjuhl5134]

I am worried that Andys school might not be looking after him very well. He seems to generally behave worse and be uncomfortable at school than at home? Perhaps that suggests that the school needs to get their act together and adjust how they treat him, possible up the ressources they spend on him etc.

[@Trustfuleevees]

I have an autistic friend who does beat saber at therapy. It’s musical, which he’s well engaged in, and it’s also got a physical and mental challenge element which helps.

[@Trustfuleevees]

His thing is, he’s great at conversation and communication when he’s calm, but as the day goes on, he gets gradually more distressed, and so the therapy helps him release. Days he doesn’t have therapy, he plays music at home and it’s how he calms down.

[@jskeggs_]

Shame, He's turning a corner but these meltdowns occur alot, dealt with it brilliantly as always

[@EvTheVeg]

The end part 😂😂😂

[@alfieowen2014]

That 3rd lift sounded so horrible you wouldn’t catch me anywhere that lift...

[@w_ed8677]

Don't know if it's the angle but the shot of you editing at 6 minute mark, it does look like you have lost weight Kev!!! Can't wait to see how you have done when you do the diet check video.

[@tabbywilson1]

My son did the same thing today. What do you do? I'm stuck. He is in public school but in a contained settings. My son is 13 and he rips all his clothes. Did your son ever do this.

[@eivom1]

This is pretty crazy i live a few minutes from Huntingdon town centre!

[@eivom1]

Also hilarious to hear the pipe guy who sits outside sainsburys on your vlog lol

[@April-sn1wf]

That handsome boy needs a haircut gosh she’s getting so big

[@tabbywilson1]

My son also sleeps at school as well.

[@RandomReecee]

It is not easy I have autism and it is not easy at all I used to go to school but I am now homeschooled since school was too stressful but I understand what Andy is going through 100%

[@sarakeith5480]

It is funny, at first I was a little sad that you stopped the daily vlogging but now I think I enjoy the weekly ones more!! I hope whatever is going on with Andy gets figured out!! You and Anna are great parents, have a good week!!

[@becskirk293]

SOPs - yip know those well. Had to do about 40 of these for work over the last few months ! Not fun !

[@gabztheperson6415]

Will you ever take Andy to wickstead park in Kettering

[@tee_jay1802]

i live near kettring

[@gabztheperson6415]

Tasha Line so do I that’s why I asked 😀

[@_idekanymore1319]

I used to love going to wickstead when I was younger

[@jamesxracing8111]

We have the same issue here in Oxfordshire too. There are lots of roadworks between my house and the gym and leisure centre and temporary traffic lights. You're not the only one, Kev.

[@_idekanymore1319]

The Toys’R’Us in Peterborough looks awful now. I stopped at the maccies next door, and couldn’t believe they’ve still left it in that state. It’s a shame as it was one of my favourites when I was little :(

[@ABrokenCowboy]

10:52 exactly just because it's their job it doesn't mean they know a damn thing about what their saying you can't understand autism until you live with autism my brother has autism and when people are baby sitting they keep asking if he's ok but that's just him screaming (happy screams) and he's jumping around and he's quite content watching his videos so this proves my point

[@harryrumble4446]

Nooooooooo Andy you was doing so well

[@harveylane2374]

Great

[@ffionroberts2778]

Real shame to hear about the meltdown, I’m sure it’s something he’ll be able to overcome like the superstar he is xxx

[@owenc6961]

Might be worth watching the nail bitting because he might give himself an ingrown tonsil if it grows back awkwardly.

[@maddiehayward7709]

Hi I love your vids

[@sharonyearsley6720]

Birmingham Primark has a Disney cafe

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

We went there last year

[@jamiemetcalf829]

Hi Kevin Andy is he ok

[@teddytonge2680]

Hi

[@user-op3qc1qm8x]

poor andy

[@_sunz_.]

We're did you get your tshirt with the Nintendo consoles on?

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

Qwertee

[@sarahblack1217]

The dish fayre

[@untamedgeek3D]

Now I'm guessing you've probably bought or tired a SAD alarm clock for Andy, since he likes being woken by the sunlight. Or does it upset him, as it makes him think it's sunny when it's not. Also need the name of the comic book shop, in Huntingdon once a month and often wonder what's worth a visit.

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

It was called Niche Comics I think. And we’ve tried a SAD alarm clock but he didn’t like it - Anna uses it as a bedside lamp now!

[@emilyyouthwork3225]

Could it be the bus again?

[@averagenewt6137]

What games does Andy like playing on his phone?

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

Old puzzle games

[@averagenewt6137]

Kevin Chapman cool!

[@DomnulDarius]

What do you think about the coronavirus, and I’m In the uk I heard someone has the corona virus in the uk, well 2 people.

[@jdawg3074]

I’m getting a sore throat and bad cough along with other symptoms and there’s this tiny paranoia in my head that I somehow came in contact with someone that’s been in an infected area of China, doesn’t help that my chest hurt really bad yesterday Edit: it’s just a bad cold nvm

[@averagenewt6137]

YeetoCheeto 42069 I’m sure your fine but you should probably just go to a doctor. Make sure you tell them your symptoms before you go in just so they can take appropriate precautions in case you have it.

[@DomnulDarius]

Average Newt613 I am really sick today, do you think it has got anything to do with the coronavirus.

[@averagenewt6137]

Dygon probably not. But it depend on your symptoms. Just be cautious and if you thing you might Have it just go to a doctor. As I said it is very unlikely you would have it if you’re in the UK

[@tarzanandjane1866]

4 months later this comment is really weird

[@andrewmorton395]

Sorry Andy had a meltdown, I no wot it's like, not nice.

[@craigmason]

Oh no Kevin he has been doing so well wonder what stressed him out that resulted in a meltdown??? Can't believe you spent £80 at slimming world I go there but it only costs £5 per week??? You got any family adventures this month

[@emilymarshall60]

Hello my name is Emily Marshall I m Going weight watchers In slimming world in midhurst

[@twilliamspro]

Seems like its time for a meds increase as he's filled out alot since his last renewal

[@dan5721]

Maybe he was feeling school was challenging too much, and was using sleep to get through the day, and when sleep wasn’t allowed it got too difficult, sleep was hiding the problems. I don’t know about other autistic people, but I can feel when I’m about to go into a meltdown or I’m seriously close, Andy may have been feeling that and then asked to sleep to try and get out of it. He’s probably way over due a medication increase. It must be horrible for him, I’ve had meltdowns like that and they are exhausting and it feels like the world is ending. Considering what he has achieved in the last 18 months I think Andy can get through this tough patch, especially once his medication is made accurate again. He might just be going through a bad patch and will come out of it in his own time, but obviously given what’s happened before it’s a bit concerning.

[@jdawg3074]

What are meltdowns like? I just stumbled upon this channel a few weeks back while watching special books by special kids so I don’t really know anything about Andy

[@dan5721]

YeetoCheeto 42069 it’s hard to explain, not least because once my meltdowns are over I remember very little of what’s happened. The best way I can describe it is it’s like the world is ending, everything is wrong and you just lose control. It feels like nothing can make the situation better, and it’s all just too much. It’s horrible and exhausting, it can be loads of anger, upset, total anxiety and often a mixture of the three. My brain feels “full” and I just can’t think anymore. It’s different for everyone but that’s how I’d describe it. One thing I will say is it is always harder on the person having the meltdown than anyone around them, whatever the situation.

[@jdawg3074]

Anon 06 ok thanks for the explanation

[@tee_jay1802]

take andy wicksteed park in kettring i live near kettring

[@beetlepimp8966]

Today is my birthday

[@cafccompilations7145]

Who won the royal rumble. I haven’t watched wrestling in about 5 years 😂

[@HTCGaming1000]

In that case the winner will be even more surprising for you! I'll leave a bit for spoilers Drew McIntyre

[@jamiemetcalf829]

K Kevin

[@totalmcr4eva]

Hopefully andys anxiety/ meds will be resolved soon :) When I did slumming World it was 15 syns per day.... Not judging just wouldn't want you to use too many syns and sabotage yourself x

[@TheHumoid]

Is 10:30 not a normal bedtime

[@theedenadventures]

Jay3 he goes to bed at like 8 normally

[@jdawg3074]

Overall for his age, quite normal i think (he’s like, 13-15)

[@lewispewsey6843]

The whole point of a diet is you don’t eat fast food

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

The whole point of a diet is to go into a calorie deficit so you lose weight. Which we both are and both have...

[@hamsterlover-fo2gk]

Nottingham forest forever u got told... Go kev!!!

[@graciexluvheart9922]

Where does Andy sleep at school? Have they got a sleeping area or does he just sleep at the table? btw I love you 🥰

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

They have some soft mats in a little chill out area that he goes to

[@tabbywilson1]

Wish they had this at my sons school. He has to lay his head down on his desk and sleep. We had to pick him up early today. He is on modified days from 11:30 to 2:30 daily but it's not helping. I don't know what to do. He also rips all his clothes. If you could help us at all it would be appreciated.

[@danielonn2002]

TJ Maax TK Maax

[@morganbudreau8957]

Calve, I know the title of your video says meltdown, but the way you described it makes me think it was more of a tantrum. I’m not very well-versed in autism, but that’s just what it seems like to me. I know that all autism families deal with their kids differently, and I sort of like the way you are nipping this situation in the bud. Letting him sleep at school is not the best thing to do for him.

[@jamesrobert4823]

Film inside the gym .

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

Not allowed

[@TheHoldenmcgroin]

Is Anna the only person in the world that actually likes Fallout 76?...

[@kevinchapmanarchive]

There always seems to be lots of people playing it when she goes online

[@CarlosGuzman-fs1nu]

RR = #BROCKLESNAR

[@crazycat1166]

I wondered if using weekend incentives for not sleeping at school and not refusing might help. Like let him pick something on a Sunday evening that he wants to do and keep reminding him each day if he goes to school and doesn't sleep at school he can do his thing on Saturday. Sorry if this sounds like I'm being patronising I'm sure you probably already thought of this but just trying to come up with anything at all that might help.

[@simeonyves5940]

Hey Guys, I originally left a Super Long Comment, but, it seems that it has been lost in the Clacks. It may Pop up, it may Not. I dunno. Either way, I am *really* sorry that Andy had a Terrible week at School, and i am Devastated to hear about that Meltdown, that's an awful shame for Him, Poor Wee Lamb, as He was doing so well with His Behaviour. I do hope this Week goes a lot better for Him at School and You can find out what Has caused Him to "Regress" back a Few Years, so that You can get Him back on Track (I know Andy loves Trains and Trams, so I feel that is a Saying He would Appreciate :) ) again and He has a much better Time at School in Future. I am glad that Andy had Great Saturday however :) and I hope He has a Blast with the Re-Released Lego City Undercover Game :) Well, take care now Guys, Bye!

[@gregbouchard8353]

See A relly good video on KZbin hove a good day mate form Greg Bouchard hove a good day mate form Greg

[@keyman3273]

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[@Incognito-kt5od]

Just out of curiosity where is he on the spectrum I don’t know where I am my self but in my 16 years of life i never got naked in a meltdown my last meltdown was probably any where from last year to 3 years ago and I have never stripped down naked

[@joshbell977]

Will Andy ever get to the point where he won’t have a meltdown or will there always be a chance of him having one?

[@imaginaryenemy2565]

Meltdowns will always occur the goal is that with age, coping techniques, better communication,proper med, sensory toys, etc that the rate and severity of meltdowns lessens as they learn to self regulate and talk through their issues but it its a package deal Autism and meltdowns even "higher functioning" adults on the spectrum with families and bills still meltdown everyone has a breaking point

[@joshbell977]

Imaginary Enemy I am the same age as Andy (Year 11) and I haven’t got autism but I still have meltdowns when I think about GCSE’s 😂😂

[@rebieroo99]

a diet idea if you need one is only using suggested serving weights of foods

[@theedenadventures]

becker boo you’ll definitely loose weight on that , serving suggestion sizes are tiny 🤣

[@jayden4308]

You give him to much screen time he’s needs to come off it

[@SuperAgent500]

kev has repeatedly said he processes his day through screens.

[@ajbrand3169]

I know How it feels. I completely blacked out and hit another participant.

[@gta5mad669]

1st

[@TommyAlexander69]

No one cares

[@kyracasburn7362]

no one cares

[@gta5mad669]

No one cares

[@harryroberts2630]

Cares no one

[@louisehiggins9520]

No one cares