Could This Be Her JOB?

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I have an idea...it needs work but I think it could be pretty cool. Lot's of life skills, a sense of completion, pride in work, AND helping others.
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[@rebeccawhite9682]

We had a child come in to work today that was non verbal at work today, and was steming with loud noises. There were a lot of customers and coworkers complaing and I had to be his voice and let them know what was going on. Your videos have been so educational and I am so appreciative of your knowledge. Thank you Asa, Cilla and most of all Abbie for your education.

[@jessicabiddle7011]

So awesome to hear!

[@fiightbacktogether8399]

So great to hear people stand up for those who don't have their voice! Thank you on behalf of the kiddo. My girls are verbal but my middle one is a shouter, she loves to make extreme noises. We've had people have a go so many times meaning we have left places halfway through dinner etc. We have 2 on the spectrum and a baby so we're a loud family! :)

[@fiightbacktogether8399]

@@deassfgh7807 sometimes people don't pick up on the nuances. I had a terrible speech problem as a child and people were awful

[@teresanew9247]

Thank you for teaching us all about Abbies learning

[@lessehead]

Why do so many people call it stemming? It’s stimming, short for stimulation!

[@_RavishingRaven_]

Hey. Idea for one of the rooms for the selfies, make it look like inside a claw machine. Get a claw type thing and a bunch of stuffies or w.e for the claw machine and it could be like your inside it 😉😃👀

[@jessicafrye7379]

The claw could be a swing like they have outside by coy pond hanging from ceiling made to look like the claw that you sit in like the claw machine is picking you up and prizes all under u!!!! That would be awesome 👌

[@_RavishingRaven_]

@@jessicafrye7379 right. Or like the "claw" is about to pick you up, from around all the other items. 😁 I would totally take some selfies in it!

[@brittneybrommels8497]

That’s a awesome idea 😃

[@_RavishingRaven_]

@@brittneybrommels8497 thanks 😊.

[@_RavishingRaven_]

@@dearleah7299 thank you 😊

[@shelbycombs522]

I love the idea about getting children access to iPads quicker! That is a main reason why I have changed careers and am going back to be a SLP and eventually wanted to do my own non-profit and do the same thing. The sooner we can get nonverbal kiddos or adults access to communication the more options and less frustration they will have. Everyone should have the means to communicate.

[@sarapedersen843]

Your pool area/patio/garden/fish pond look so lovely! Such a nice chill spot! Also, it always makes me smile when Priscilla says "I'm so excited"! Love it ❤

[@Whtever5evr]

Love it when my two favorite family vlogs talk about each other. I’ve got an earth, wind, and fire shirt from Nicky I absolutely love. I also love sporting my Abbie art merch. ❤️❤️

[@loribradley2807]

Selfie World is so amazing! All the work you are putting into it is incredible! BEST OF LUCK with the new adventure! Hey Asa, so love all your hats, but really love this App State hat where the brim is curved! Looks super cool! Cil, those shoes are the bomb! love them!Love you guys! Have a great weekend! 💜

[@bertiehardison2689]

I think Abbie could create and sell her own jewelry line. She could string beads and charms, package it and have it ready for shipping.

[@deassfgh7807]

Well if she doesn't put the small beads in her mouth. iv seen other videos where she likes to stick small objects in her mouth. A few months ago she kept responding she wanted candy when she saw small beads.

[@nikkipuschak550]

Could do the chunky wooden/polymer clay beads and make necklaces/lanyards/key chains

[@candimclane6739]

Love how Asa talks to the fish,or lizards! That means he's got a sweet soul! Loved the sneaks Cilla! Hugs from Missouri 🤗

[@beck_witha_k]

I love the start of your idea Asa! You could expand it to something similar to a curated subscription box? One box four times a year like the Fab Fit Fun boxes that Cilla has gotten in the past, but make it vintage/upcycled!

[@bridgetmcdaniel4004]

I like the T shirt idea...and I have seen re-sellers get really excited about finding "single thread" old T-shirts to sell. I know Abbie would be great at washing, drying and folding the shirts. She would need help in picking them out...but I'm sure she can make her preferences known. Since you have the "hook-ups" with people in the know, I would imagine this would be a nice little business,....especially if it benefits communication equip for kids...and if it has Abbie's stamp of approval. She could make video's about how she uses her I-Pad to accompany each device!...I was also thinking about something centering around her love of swinging. ...... Not all kids have the same "stims", I know, but wouldn't it be cool to have a set up with a pillow, radio, and water bottle holder for those days when you just have to swing!!

[@starvingscientist]

I've definitely seen quite a few people on TikTok who've started businesses for their special needs kids to work. One family has a candy shop, and another does merch packs/premade kits

[@Jenny_Pearson1994]

When Asa said I heard her hit the floor, my instant thought was “let the bodies hit the floor” 😂😅 literally

[@jessicabiddle7011]

I'm going to check out audible, and will share my experience! I enjoy you guy's so much, and loved the longer post today. Love you Ab!!!

[@crisallen3178]

I can see cillas look, man that's alot more work for me lol. How about her Christmas ornaments and maybe adding Christmas cards?

[@doodles6225]

Anyone else notice how happy asa and cilla are this morning…it’s lovely to see a couple so in love.

[@mariebarrett8774]

Happy Saturday Maass Family & to all The Maass Squad have a beautiful day.x💚☘️🇮🇪

[@ValerieRosenwoods]

Very fun. Pricilla your laugh is contagious. I love all of you. 😍

[@kristinburningham7490]

Ball washers!!! Lol 😂 😆 I couldn't help my self Asa.

[@skipperkephilo3968]

I can't come up with family friendly answer/reply.

[@hl3818]

Asa and Cilla great vlog, i really like the wall, behind the couch where Abbie was sitting ..

[@songofjoy164]

I love that when Cilla said she wasn’t ready Asa’s response was “Ok, let’s do it!”

[@ellenrice8046]

I love the idea of having profits go toward helping get communication devices for people who need them. The vintage t-shirt part sounds off to me. Wish I knew something else to suggest but I am drawing a blank. I think it should be something more in line with her interests though. You know like how yours is media, Priscilla's is makeup, and Isaiah is photography? Something she is going to stay interested in.

[@smilingjacks83]

Oh yeah. This sounds cool.

[@fragilefleur]

Music.

[@janettehatcher6138]

Asa you are not old, I am 61 years old you're just a kid!😂 I love that bird of paradise. My sister took a picture of one of those for me and blew it up and I put it in a frame. Gorgeous! I wondered, does Abbie sometimes yell to get attention instead of it being a stem?

[@teresamariner4238]

I'm older than both of you! Asa's just a young'in!! I'm 75. Love bird of paradise! My Dad used to have a huge, beautiful plant near their front entrance. There is a desert bird of paradise, but it looks very different, and nothing like the ones Asa n Cilla have,little flowers and tiny leaves.

[@Omenie_]

I love that you both are here and educating yourself still. Greetings from a toddler (from your point of view at least) :D :P

[@deassfgh7807]

Yelling stim for attention. It sounds sweet. Aww abby. I love it.

[@janettehatcher6138]

@@deassfgh7807 that's what I'm thinking it is but will probably never know. She is the cutest though! They are my favorite KZbin family😂

[@MrBobchat]

You guys are wonderful. I really feel though for people in your position who aren't wealthy, it must be even harder for them.

[@SD-bf6hk]

We used to run a daycare. If you have a dishwasher put any plastic items in there on sanitize. Works wonders

[@savidge-gardner5583]

I love the t shirt Idea to start! I have three beach happy shirts lol they’re just so soft and comfy! I’m def looking forward to abbys future and seeing what she does

[@tgorant]

Ha ha you said “ball washer “ ok I’ll be mature now 😂

[@sarahwallace2070]

ASA love your idea for the vintage shirt and proceeds help people get iPads for communication I 100% support your idea it helps Abbie with life skills and also helps others

[@robbiekenan8591]

The blue accent wall with the picture frames is very odd. Not in a bad way, just different. I think that it's all of the different colors and textures in that room.

[@leannepaxton5012]

Wow, those Halloween decorations at the end were impressive! I love how Americans go all out decorating their gardens for Halloween and Christmas etc. I have never lived in any country that has done that, at least nowhere near to the extent of how Americans do it. Especially for Halloween. I would love to be able to drive around neighbourhoods just looking at how people have decorated for Halloween.

[@amylarimer1588]

That blue wall is horrible. What where you thinking My opinion

[@mariebarrett8774]

You have some phenomenal ideas ASA....loving the ideas for using the funds raised for communication devices....awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You are driven...to helping as many children as possible to find a voice ( whether through signing/communication devices ) where there’s a will there’s a way.....

[@Marandimom]

My brother upcycles at a local farmers market a couple days a week as a side hustle and he earns alot of money. I highly recommend it for Abbie.

[@jgilbert1998]

That intro was amazing

[@sallymaihi4566]

I'm in my 50s young man! You are sooo going to enjoy your 40s! More clarity, more love and enjoyment in self😊

[@sarahbevan2413]

The “told you I was sick” is a quote on Spike Milligan’s tombstone.

[@aprilpeterson264]

Maybe print her art on cloth elastic koozies that go around the iPad as a decoration for kids that don't like to feel the plastic?? She could package them and design them... just an 💡 much love and light 💕

[@pamelabrett1]

40’s are awesome! From my experience, my 20’s were fun, my 30’s were awful, but my 40’s have been beyond amazing!

[@JaiJai988]

Weird question but honest question, are you trying to get Abby a job for Abby a job for society not a hate question just a honest question

[@tinycomedian]

It might be for her as far as something to do other than therapy and after school. I just don’t get this is her job. Without Abbie you have no income

[@sarahmccarthy4462]

They would from selfie world and they had jobs before this took off

[@tinycomedian]

@@sarahmccarthy4462 they were offered a collaborative project with selfie world for autism awareness they took the business idea and made their own. They stated that they hire ppl with disabilities the only one that is ever featured in their advertisements is Abbie without her the business wouldn’t be unique at all. When the disability points some of these things out they tell them to go get a job but in reality a job would keep ppl who need Medicare or Medicaid to cover medical care without help

[@carleennewman7191]

Well Abbie does the Christmas ornaments every year you could build up on that.

[@EdieG1983]

“Sandy. Stop twerkin.” 😂

[@marybuschbacher1883]

I am in my last year of my decade of 60's. Also when I was teaching special needs children one of the goals of be independent at home,chores and if possible to work. There are jobs that can be created by employers.

[@loonygirl4047]

Loving the ideas for Abbie. You guys are amazing parents. Keep up the great work!

[@terriedenna7751]

I don't want to sound like a clean freak, but the outside of your door above the doorknob, could use a little wipedown. I'm a self diagnosed OCD person. 😌

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

AsA. Welcoming your self to becoming a mature man whenever it is Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎉🎊🎈 This is lovely sentiment from a proud married woman who this year will be 53 years old I love ❤️ your videos!

[@rmjames83]

I love the way u think Asa!! Not in the US so I have no idea how it could happen there, but an awesome idea!!!

[@ashleigh6152]

Those glitter shoes Cilla got are perfect! They totally can be worn for her Sunday football outfits too, because they look like Jaguar print!

[@Keelysunshine143]

The idea sounds GREAT 👍 I think go for it...

[@tuesday586]

Excellent Idea keep them coming......

[@lindaraterink6451]

It so weird what grows outside in florida. We have those plants for inside. They would die if we put them in the garden.

[@Laurenjersey50]

There are selfieworld thing in a mall near me i just show it today at the mall i thought of you today i was going to take pix of the next time i go there. Love your blogs thank you for sharing this

[@roshondabowens9809]

Hi abbie and family,how are y'all weekend going so far,hope y'all are having a wonderful saturday and stay safe out there 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️

[@donnakollar3157]

Did you have a bone marrow biopsy? I remember when I first found your channel & how I saw myself on part of your journey with anemia. My platelets are so low and can’t do anything the past three weeks. I barely know what day it is, and I’m very serious. Are you enjoying snow? Stay happy!! Keep Smiling!! We love you always!!

[@kittykats20]

I wonder if you could do anything with her art for her job? Producing it and selling it would obviously be the main job side. Could do one of a kind tshirt designs with her art on them so no tshirt is the same or something like that.

[@junegroves7295]

Love the work idea!! Love the date day/night!! Ab is adorable!!❤️❤️ Have a great night everyone!!💙💙

[@amyrobles4780]

I have mixed emotions about the iPad thing. The idea itself is fine but if Abbie is working she should get the pay in my opinion. How about maybe using a portion from the channels proceeds? I do like the idea of helping others be able to communicate but when she puts in the work she should get the reward = payment. Not being nasty or hurtful in any way. I just saw individuals be used by having their money being used for stuff other than their own wants or needs to the point of borderline abuse. Not saying that's the case here tho.

[@Lolibob151]

Asa said she would get a paycheck and profits would be used to fund the aac devices.

[@amyrobles4780]

@@Lolibob151 I know that he said that but if that is going to be Abbies little side hustle and she does the work , spends her money to buy the clothing, pay for items pack them and mail them she isn't going to make thousands of dollars an item. Realistically a shirt from goodwill after washing it might get 20.00 online. So she worked by shopping, paying out of pocket, then work by cleaning and folding then pay for shipping. Doesn't leave much overhead for a paycheck then the communication device project. Honestly, if there are employees that have disabilities working at selfie world than part of the entrance fee could possibly even be donated to that project. Bitty and Beau coffee hires individuals with disabilities, they have opened several locations. Perhaps they can get in touch with them and maybe run ideas by them because they have experience in these things.

[@roadrunner734]

To your family with Abigail: at this point, I've watched over a few video's you've made! The amount of live you and your family show is amazing! I watched the school and thier teaching methods, smart! Reputition is excactly where it is....disabled or not! Very smart! They should use those methods for everyone nevermind only for the special needs!

[@MustLoveDon]

I dunno if I like the idea of reselling t shirts. If they’re already for sale, I don’t know if customers would want to but them from abby at a higher resale price. But I do love the life skills envved. Maybe with something she can make independently. I thinj I’ve seen her threading beads before. Could she do this to make fun jewelry? Neckalce/bracelet. Then she could go out to shop for the materials. So picking them out and paying. Can thread the beads herself and package them to be shipped.

[@claireslechta1067]

I like the concept but it seems to be a little too "under her parents thumb" obviously I don't see Abby 24/7 and know her capabilities but I am curious if there is a way to make her more her. Like the two sisters and the mustard seed jewelry how there is personal connection to the product and meaning behind it. I think Abby has greater interest that she could form her own business and purpose. she could make candles that on the label are paired with her favorite song? still do making/prepping/packaging but its more "abby"?

[@jaytotheell]

wow so nice you grow those beautiful plants in florida. people pay alot for fake green leaves like your real ones! and that bird of paradise! wow!!

[@taralynneethier-southard4735]

I love the AAC device idea, but I personally do see Abbie in any clothing business. I do however see her doing Abbie's Art kind of stuff as a business.

[@laurac531]

How about a way to connect families that need communication devices with people who would be interested in sponsoring them? Like take me for example. My husband and I do not have kids and the thought of helping a family get the proper equipment to help there child communicate effectively is huge. If there is already a place like this please let me know. Thanks! As always I love your family and the love and patience you have for one another. It is inspiring!!

[@fatheringautism]

That’s a really cool idea!

[@carriebowlen3785]

I love you all so much! Great vlog as always! 💟💟💙💙

[@grandma_d]

I truly wish I could be encouraging as many subscribers and followers are, but i am seemingly always in search of help or clarification with the topics discussed in your vlogs. This time, with could this be a job??? Personally I question not only what job my grandson may be capable of performing, but even more, how to motivate him to assume responsibility for his life to the extent he is able. Would the component of motivation or growth, maturity or development to take responsibility for oneself be a topic you and Cilla consider sharing with us? Thank you for you time and the information and ideas you all do share.

[@savidge-gardner5583]

What about an after school program….where they have access to iPads and the beginnings of getting a device while on the “waiting list”

[@melb9395]

The coffee in the truck with regular mugs tho.....How do you not spill???

[@TreeHugger336]

Happy early birthday Asa!

[@ambaragbir2138]

Love these videos. Question: could she work at selfiewrld?

[@Marandamk]

Fabulous idea!

[@smilingjacks83]

Love this idea 👌

[@santievj2041]

warning that plant atracts stingfly's put up a bug zapper by the bar

[@kwaktak]

I don't know about reselling clothes. I think that would be better for Priscilla. Abbie is all about two things as far as I can tell: cookies and music - and maybe swimming or water stuff for a close #3. I'd look into those areas as a potential vocational activity - sorry I can't think of her having a "job." Now regarding the iPad as a communication device I really feel like there was a missed opportunity with that software company that created the speech app you were using. I know you had issues with it being expensive because of insurance but I think you should set up a charity or something that can appropriate that for people with stingy insurance - or no insurance at all.

[@Supernannie123]

I really like the vintage tshirt idea!!!

[@lissajedi]

I think your idea for Abigail's job/website is pretty cool. I'm sure a lot of people would be interested, as thrifting is very popular, but not everyone wants to do the legwork to find cool stuff. And the pole dancer was hysterical! 🤣

[@blumberg1982]

I feel like that is using her a prop because she’s in no way capable of making or maintaining a website. Someone else would create it and manage it and the money made goes to take care of her not allowing for any sort of independence.

[@sarahmccarthy4462]

Except the job she would have, if they did the upcycled thing. Where she would learn to buy and pay for things which is also teaching her

[@elaine8013]

I love bird of paradise flowers but they won't grow in Texas heat. I think that's a great idea. I'm working on getting the ex daughter in law let me teach my granddaughter, who has Aspergers, make soaps and build her up a website.

[@teresamariner4238]

Great idea for your granddaughter! I'd shop on her site! So sorry you can't have them, bird of paradise are beautiful! My Dad had some planted near their entry. I live in the California high desert and cant grow them here, either. It gets over 100 in the summer and below freezing in the winter.

[@luv2icesk8lots]

@@teresamariner4238 I too live in So. Cal. I’m about an hour east of LA, and my parents yard is FULL of Bird of Paradise plants! It frequently gets to 105*+ here in the summer (hottest this year I think was 110-115*), but we don’t usually get down quite far enough to really freeze over winter. I wonder if it is more of your lower winter temps that keep you from being able to grow bird of paradise plants, if it is the higher frequency of days over summer that you get the blazing temperatures, maybe the different altitudes or even different humidity?. It would be interesting to know what exactly causes them to grow in one location and not grow in another location that are only an hour or two drive away from each other.

[@marybuschbacher1883]

Just think of some of things Abby helps with your work at home.

[@tykeshaperkins485]

I like your show and your family is so blessed

[@ljcl1859]

I like the idea of that job for Abbie. People like to buy stuff online. They may not have the time or the desire to spend the time going through the racks and different shops looking for them.

[@HeidyClements-xe9ec]

If you get contact with Apple and see if they want to be involved with Fathering Autism and then use the proceeds towards the iPads and help teenagers with autism and help them get iPads ?

[@debiogle3798]

Great idea!

[@allisonhorley20]

I know how asa is feeling. I’m 40 today

[@seongi546]

She could tiedye the thrifted clothing or adds art work to it then resell them. It'll be cool

[@cbzzzzzzzzzzz1167]

Wasn't Selfie world for Abby and other adults with special needs? Abby really enjoyed shopping at the craft store when you took her out to help you design one of the Selfie world rooms...remember that? I mean she lit up, she was smiling, isn't that shopping too? Or Abby's ornaments she packages up every year? That's a business. What about Abby and Cillia's make up sales? Doesn't Abby get some sort of commission for helping with those sales when she is on her mom's sites? Then there is this...Abby's show, people love her. Abby it turns out, has several jobs.

[@JessicaSmith-oe1up]

I could be wrong but I think selfie world was created as a source of income her Abbie and/or ways to pay for caregivers later in life. Which is different than Abbie working. I think of it like a trust or inheritance. It was also created to give jobs to members of the community.

[@paristhedog264]

You all are so cute together(mom&dad)

[@donnabrown4349]

I am 65 so 40 is young. My oldest son will be 40 next September. My youngest is 19. He has ADHD and verbal mild Autism.

[@everiley8600]

Fantastic idea please ad her to become a CEO of her shirt company ❤️

[@laurar2798]

I really like Abbie's shirt! I think the colour and design look really nice on her

[@cindyschaper4512]

Love your pond but how do you protect them from predators like raccoons, birds etc

[@courtneyjahnke6320]

40’s is not bad. I mean don’t get wrong. It’s scary but you are cool still

[@debbiestormes8269]

Hi Asa, just remember once that age hits 40 you start counting backwards. 🖐🖐🖐🎂

[@stacykilchenmann5929]

That flower!

[@dhamilton373]

Cilla I loved those shoes! Where did you buy them from?

[@sharnisscentsy901]

She could sell her art she makes, necklaces or bracelets all sorts

[@nikkipuschak550]

I love the jewellery idea

[@liannehoenderboom1018]

I'd say that's a really cool idea, I actually used to volunteer for an organisation that would take in computers that were being switched out for newer ones from schools and companies, completely refurbish them and give them a new clean install and then hand them out to people (mainly "kids" in their teens and 20's) who could not afford one, but still needed one for things like aplying for jobs per e-mail and such

[@juliechristen2379]

Where is that grey couch from?

[@jillybean6]

Your team’s playing my local team this coming week. CCU v App St. #1 and 2 ranked

[@beckygilsinan]

Go CCU!! Can’t wait to watch this game!

[@pamgraham4689]

ASA What do you guys in Florida call the plant with the Huge/Thick Green leaves out back?? I was told all my life they were called Elephant Ears, so that's we in Ga call them..

[@janetdaniel1335]

I like the idea!!!!

[@teenawright3640]

Love the ideal

[@zayskebone]

How did you learn how to edit videos ?

[@cheyennehalliger1164]

By watching KZbin lol

[@mothermarie6057]

I LOVE the fishies!!!! 🐠 🐡 🐟