Does She Hate ABA Therapy? | Fighting Over Decor

[@LifeByJen]

I love how much more comfortable Asa and Priscilla look on camera these days. You guys look more relaxed and confident in sharing your relationship and just your lives in general. It’s so refreshing to see real people vlogging again!!

[@SerendipityVlogger]

Abby is so lucky to have you guys. I work with children with special needs and the hardest part is seeing the children being neglected by their parents or just having them not care about them. So seeing you gives me a lot of hope.

[@seriousblond007]

Going back to the older videos during this quarantine madness... and just realized how incredibly fast Abbie grew up from this video to present (March 2020). It's crazy she looks like a kid in these videos but she already looks like a young adult now. Wow!

[@Vincentville]

You KNOW I have my say in decor decisions. Also I’m going to look at cameras at Best Buy today and “I’m so excited”!

[@fatheringautism]

I’m excited for you! I can at least live vicariously through your shopping experience!

[@LaurenBrazee]

We LOVE catalyst Ella is in a full time ABA therapy school program I check her notes twice a day when she's not home it's also nice to see how far she has come when we are having a hard day ❤️❤️

[@brookek5922]

i work with late stage dementia adults and so much of the sensory things y’all talk about ends up in my nursing home’s sensory room! Thanks for all the cool ideas, Abby! You’re helping the elderly live their best lives.

[@deewatson5075]

Brooke Kirisits that’s awesome Brooke this is amazing

[@PianoDisneygal10]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with ABA. It helps me with my work as a direct service worker/ABA therapist.

[@hyd8523]

Priscilla never fails to make me smile, love yall!

[@chrissy_matia]

You guys are literally the best parents ever

[@Diwondermum]

Priscilla and Asa you are so on top of all that Abbie is going through on her journey to adulthood. You should be very proud of yourselves. You are absolutely awesome parents. If all parents put the amount of time you put into Abbie then maybe the world would have better behaved children. God bless you both. Big hugs!!

[@millicent1990]

I didn't want to get out of bed today, watching this gave me the motivation to do what I need to do . Thank you guys so much!!!

[@ArtisticDazzler]

I have been having the same struggles lately. I hope you are doing better now 😊.

[@MsRespect247]

I love ABA good therapy!! It save my life. I was nonverbal til 3rd grade and it helped for stopping the frustration and worked on talking through the therapy. As you said the data that my therapist kept showed exactly everything that she needed for all the therapy I did back then to get the verbal communication success. With out the data and tasks my Aba therapy I wouldn’t probably be as verbal as I am now. Mom actually jokes with it now is she worked so hard to hear my voice and become moderate challenge with autism not quite mild due to I still stim and have routine structure needs and nonverbal communication struggles and eye contact challenges and my favorite topic to talk about obviously but I’m talking and she can shut me up now! Lol 😂 we have a inside joke that says I’m just making up for the time I could talk and communicate lol

[@ginajade5819]

Im not sure how to word my question and i know this was 2yrs ago 🤣 but looking back on when you were nonverbal, what did it feel like? Did you simply not have the urge to talk because you couldn't, or did your body really want to talk but it just couldnt make the connections? Sorry if that doesnt make sense. I just find it really interesting

[@barbarawilliams7194]

Why can't KZbin have a LOVE button?

[@fatheringautism]

It does on my end. 😉

[@christamieday4142]

Loved this video. We have two kids with autism and do ABA and it is really nice to hear these kinds of discussions, thank you for sharing! My son is 14 and has mod/severe autism. Leisure skills have been a huge focus for years. We are trying to get to the point where we can make him block schedules in free time (like a 2 or 3 hour schedule on a Saturday afternoon) so he stays active and isn't just doing things that frustrate him and lead to behaviors (we have a lot of SIBs and property destruction). It's been so so hard to find things he likes and can do without support. Sensory activites top the list...water beads, play doh (he actually really loves the clay that doesn't dry out), moon sand/kinetic sand, putty, wikki stix, etc. A few months ago we got this magnet drawing board thing off Amazon that he LOVES LOVES LOVES, you might check into it for Abbie. It's called Xcivi Free Play Magnatab Magnetic Drawing Board Magnetic PAD(It's red with a yellow pen). It makes these clicking sounds when the magnetic balls come up and then when you want them to go away you have to push all of the little magnets back down. Lots of sensory input. My son is kind of into wild animals right now so we've been thinking of making some kind of habitat scenes where he can put magnetic or velcro animals into the scenes. Melissa and Doug have a bunch of reusable sticker pads with habitats, rooms of the house, faces, etc, that I'm checking to see if he might enjoy. We've tried basic legos like teaching him how to make a house or a car but he didn't like that. He also really likes mazes and marble runs and we've had some luck with those kinds of activities for him. Finally, we're trying to get him interested in a few games on a tablet and he seems to like the apps where you make food (especially frozen treats like popsicles or snow cones) and at this very moment he's building a maze on minecraft. I'm having to go in a lot to help him, he's getting frustrated not knowing how to navigate it, but he's learning and I think it might be a win. My son is also obsessed with numbers and he loves to spend time on his calculator and with a dry erase board. This does lead to behaviors though and so that's one of the things we're trying to give him other options for. I agree that puberty makes a huge difference in daily life, for both of our kids. Our other child with autism is 10 years old and a girl so we're hitting all that now too. Fun times! We'll all get through on the other side though. You guys are doing a great job taking data to figure out the function of the gagging - interesting that it seems to be from boredom! Oh one more thing (sorry! LOL) we have also been teaching him some of the excercises from the Coach Dave book...it's a fitness book for autism. He seems to really like these and they help with sensory input. We got him a 20 lb slam ball to use as well. I think exercise is going to be really important to help him regulate his moods and it's an "appropriate" option for heavy sensory input as he gets older. ~Tamie

[@rainbowdrops6869]

I am so happy to see Abbie happy again. It is relieving. I think, I already told you, that I like her and feel with her. I remember that I said that ABA although she might like it, is hard work which is really making tired. Personally, I have no experience with ABA on my own because I am not diagnosed, but know that I am on the spectrum. And yes, I agree with you, I wouldn’t benefit very much from that form of Therapy, but maybe it would make me conscious of some backgrounds why I’m doing some things and why IM feeling what. Maybe I could learn to differentiate between my feelings etc. But I dont know if I could do ABA in Germany anyway, because you need an ASD Diagnosis. To go to social service and fill in formula to askthem to pay the costs of Autism Therapies anyway.But before trying a new diagnosing session I should finish my trauma therapy. Because I have PTSD the psychiatrist was afraid to say that I’m on the spectrum although there were many signs for it being existent. Maybe she likes the feeling that there is something in her throat when she gags. My brother gagged me when I was a child. It felt as if there was a kind of bone in my throat. For me that was frightening. But maybe for her its different.Another theory that came to my mind that gagging helps her to get some muscles in her front of the neck a bit loos and less hard. I told you already, that I put a scarf on when I want to relax my neck muscles and that scarf is quite tight, but not gagging me.☺️ oh, and if I made you stay in writing, I wrote blind and didn’t dictate like this sentence. And it is quite difficult to use the English keyboard. So you can keep my mistakes and I don’t know put them in the box.Except rocking an listening music, does she lik strong embraces or does she things that need a certain amount of power or wriggling up? If s it might be helpful to find alternatives to gagging. Unfortortunately I have no suggestion for you. Hmmm... Maybe biting really hard on a chewy product or using a accupressure ball she could fiddle with? But this is not the same as gagging. I sometimes need stims that kind of hurt of getting rid of inner pain or high voltage. And from the outside it looks as if I was relaxed. If you want to talk about that and have some Ideas from very far away outside, you can mail me. I dont know if my Email is visible for you. If not, please tell me yours in that answer and I will write you back. But please keep in mind that I am German and some words I have to research and I’m not diagnosed. I just can try to empathize in Abbie which are assumptions and get you some ideas or input/feedback.

[@abiA5]

My leisure skills are art, computer games, watching KZbin videos and listening to music. I'm in a wheelchair so I'm limited on what I can do. When I'm playing computer games I lose myself in the game, and all my problems just fade away. I love doing art, I'm stuck at home so it keeps me busy, at the moment I need a little help with the fiddly bits and lifting stuff on and off of my craft shelves. My counsellor also encourages me to draw how I feel to help express myself and emotions. I always watch videos on KZbin before I go to sleep as it helps me wind down. I also spend a lot of time cuddling the cat to calm down, she hears all my problems and will always come over to me when I'm struggling and every morning at 8am she comes in to my room and we have cuddles in bed, if I'm upset she always makes everything feel ok again.

[@kennaisatlas8323]

No matter who you are, the preteen years are ROUGH. you guys are great, you'll get through it and so will Abigail. ❤️

[@rachelbargerbos8759]

LOVED this video! I've been watching for about 6 months, bingeing all the episodes... from the beginning. I can relate to you guys so much. You remind me of me and my hubby and remind me to keep having fun even when things are tough. Yes, my hubby has a big say in decor too 🤣 but luckily we both like similar things (though he is more particular on what he wants). Loved seeing this win with ABA therapy stuff. I know you say there's alot of haters of the ABA stuff, but I can't see why... they're doing an incredible job with Abbie. I love that they treat her with such respect and are never condescending. You guys are doing an incredible job. Thanks for sharing your journey with its ups and downs with the world 😊

[@crazybulldogspiperpennyshe1523]

I'm so PROUD of both of you for being such a great mother & father!! I feel so lucky to watch you all & learn more everyday. THANK YOU 💙

[@kassidyquesada1979]

The boy in the beginning made my heart so warm! Love you guys ❤️

[@Nina198555]

Hey Maas family! Love love you guys! To help Abby with her therapy you can get a calendar & write down what’s she’s going to do that day & go over it every morning before she goes to school knows so she’s knows what she’s expected to do that day. I hope this helps!

[@torontokat54]

I love you two so much! You are so awesome as parents and how you work together. I love that you explain to us the steps that you take to tackle new learning and growth curves with Abbie. You are amazing and thank you for your inspiring videos. Kathy

[@jennymartin4213]

So glad you all had a great day!

[@grayskindablue]

We have the same red set of kitchen essential stuff (the spatula, different spoons for stirring pasta and stuff next to the new containers you got to hold coffee and the two other larger ones.. uh yeah fun, boring fact.) I’m SO happy Abbie is doing better with ABA. I absolutely love the #realtalk.

[@hannahurry02]

Question: I personally have learning disabilities with autism, and because of that, I was always behind in one shape or form. What level of understanding or education would get teachers say she's at? When she becomes an adult, where do you expect to see her? Like what are your dreams for her? I honestly wish I had the resources available when I was her age!

[@gabbywhite2794]

I love getting a notification from my favorite youtubers love your content. How do you make your camera so clear?

[@fatheringautism]

It’s just a really good camera. My fave so far. The Canon G7X Mark II....and thanks!

[@staceyruwoldt9158]

I love when Abbie does her little smile, that's so cute!! 😊😍😍😍💕💓💕💓 and I really love the wall- hanging so colourful 😊💗💗, and I love that vase too ☺💕💕💕💕 I'm on the spectrum and I find something I really enjoy is scrap- booking, with photos and stuff, you know how you can get copies made=) Playing with my cat always makes me happy too 😊🐱💖, maybe she'd enjoy playing with Maverick? 💕 Won't tell you what to do just telling you what I love, I thought of another thing would she be interested in having games on her Ipad, I enjoyed computer games when I was younger💓💓

[@stressmess3469]

As a women I feel that its very important for a wife to be able to decorate ..we like to try to make the house look homey for our family ..it makes us happy to make our family happy ..and from what I've seen on your videos is the Priscilla has tried to decorate over the yrs and its been frustrating for her because abbie would destroy it so she hasn't been able to for along time and she has gotten upset and cried and now that Abbie is older she now is able to do what shes been wanting to do for her family..I think you should let her have her moment and be able make a homey feel to the house for her family ..she's been waiting for this day for along time ..just let her have her moment ..love u guys ..

[@Whittness]

Thanks for taking women back 60 years.

[@stressmess3469]

Whitney Mathias huh??? im only 30! ! ! ! I enjoy making my children and husbands home nice ..and there's alot of women out there who feel the same way ..its usually an instinct for most women who are married and have children..

[@Tintenfischchen]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with women choosing to marry, have a family and take care of the kids and the house!

[@lori750]

Trying to get "caught up" AGAIN! The flu has hit our family and decided to stick around for a while...whew, not pleasant! Good info what y'all were saying about the graphs. Our grandson has ABA 2X per week ...speech 1x per week. He talks, but doesn't really converse, so there's still a lack of communication. His last 2 ABA sessions....he behaved differently and not in a good way....included hitting his therapist. Maybe just in a bad mood....but we were all contemplating what could have precipitated the acting out. I'm going to pass on the info about the graphs to my daughter to see if his therapist keeps that type of data. I could think of many things that could actually be helpful with. This is just another example of why your channel and activism is Soo helpful! Love the RV park....we have a 5th wheel and love to camp, as well....it's been a while, but seeing that campground makes me want to go. 😘

[@IndieAndy]

I can understand in someways why people disapprove of ABA but when it's done correctly and for the right purpose like we your case. I think it can be really effective. Especially since you can see from the data the high and low points and try to change the way things are done for Abbie's benefit. Yeah really great real talk guys and it's rather eye opening also 😁

[@Cre80s]

I'm a graphic designer, so you can guess how far my wife would get telling me to keep my decor ideas to myself. I don't press it though. I'd rather be loved than right.

[@taralynneethier-southard4735]

I am learning so much by watching your channel!

[@faitheepoo]

My hubby does care what our house looks like. He keeps wanting matching towels or matching dishes! We have different tastes for sure.

[@justme_320]

I understand the value of seeing her smile. So glad breaking routine helped. My husband just wrote about this subject. He said if he can decorate his man cave, I can do anything I want to our house. I guarantee you he will still have an opinion when he's not in such a vunerable state of mind :D

[@sarahelliott7926]

If she likes to go on walks another suggestion I have is before ABA therapy take Abigail on a walk in a park or a different neighborhood or somewhere she likes to be outdoors!

[@rachellynn6045]

Asa, I thought you said "It looks like a nice fitting apron too. A lot of times there just too much.......I think I'll lock the door". (Wink. Wink) I was like woah! This is turning into a COMPLETELY different kind of vlog! Go Priscilla!!! 😹😹😹🌹💗😘

[@rebornsnuzzles2573]

Rachel Lynn He said, "I think I locked the door," because Abbie and her therapists were knocking on it...he accidentally locked them out.

[@rachellynn6045]

Reborn Snuzzles I know. That's why I said "I thought you said". I realized after I watched it a second time because it seemed very unlike him. Thanks though. 😉

[@jesseberry7521]

My son gags whenever he's eating and his feeding therapist thinks hrs fine would aba help with feeding skills?

[@bettinamojica2481]

hi guys thank you for making me laugh today. i was kinda down but the shopping part made me feel up and did some shopping. thanks guys.

[@emilycminty]

I love seeing you guys #winning! I also love seeing Abby with her head up! You have a beautiful girl and a beautiful family. xoxoxo

[@kerstinnilsson9968]

You two shopping was just hilarious 😂 love you guys so much!!

[@HeatherFly]

I love videos where we see Abbie doing ABA. My 3 year old ASD/SPD Daughter has ABA and I’m always so shocked at the things she can learn to do. It’s pretty awesome! She’s also technically Non-Verbal because she only speaks using echolalia and singing songs. Not much meaningful/functional/independent speech. Really hoping ABA will help her learn to tell us what she needs and wants.

[@laurena4000]

omg Pricilla I feel for you. My husband wouldn't notice if I took every piece of decor in the house and changed it to like pictures of dead chickens (that was weird) but it's true. When I met him, he had Oilers (our hockey team) flags TAPED onto the walls willy nilly. I love decorating and shopping so I'm quite happy that all of it is up to me! Asa, give her her thing man, geez! :P

[@jenifer200809]

Do you have an indoor pool near you? Maybe swimming might help too as I know she loves water and swimming

[@NadineMiller1974]

I am very close to A young couple (in their 30's) both with different forms of Autism. They both come from loving homes and have grown up together in school and church. The young man is about 90%non verbal, he's able to drive, he works at the church cleaning and repairing things. His mind is brilliant, he can sit down at a computer and recap an entire Texas Rangers or Dallas Cowboys Game, but yet cannot verbalize it. His girlfriend (Tobi) tries extremely hard to communicate which to me she just talks a bit slower, but again her mind is not as advanced as Justin, her boyfriend. They do have their "things", rituals which are actually VERY repetitive. Every Sunday they attend Church, Go out to Eat and to the movie theater. On Wednesday nights she likes to be part of the church choir (although she might night be an amazing singer, she is happy as can be) and then attend evening church followed by going out to dinner. So they each have their own strengths and I believe that because their parents are so supportive in helping them grow at their pace like y'all do with Abigail, it allows them to make choices. They love to take trips and Justin loves photography, whenever he takes a picture he immediately says "Two". He just always takes 2 pictures and since he cannot verbalize well he can post the pics on Facebook and give a full description. They are adorable and always want to put others before themselves....just too darn sweet! It's funny because they ALWAYS eat at the same places and get their picture taken EVERYWHERE they go :) What does the future hold for Justin and Tobi? who knows as long as they are happy! I've written before about a young girl I used to nanny for. She was not Autistic but no kidding she is soooo much like Abigail. She stopped breathing (SIDS) when she was 6 months. She was raised by a very young single mom and affluent Grandparents. They were so selfish, it broke my heart. They said they could keep her in that "state" as long as they wanted. She never had Therapy, Schooling, Peer Interaction and lacked so many life skills. When I had her at age 15 she began puberty. She was enrolled in School, Equine Therapy, Speech Therapy, Congnitive Skills Therapy. My short 18 months with her was so amazing and rewarding! This is where I see that she reminds me of Abigail. She began expressing herself, teaching her hygiene, dressing, using her arms more that were starting to atrophy. I thought what a loss of 15 Years of this young girls life....she came soooo far in 18 months imagine what 15 years prior without that stimulation of just a Television... it broke my heart! Her mom ended up moving and decided that it was best I didn't keep in touch :( This was 11 years ago....she would be 21/22 now. #sad

[@fatheringautism]

Super sad but I’m glad you made a positive impact on her life for even that brief amount of time.

[@wheelerbeauty84]

Do you have a video if not can you make a video explaining ABA? I tried looking it up but do not understand it. Thank you! Love you guys so much!

[@dat1reeree]

Where do you guys find a car seat that fits Abby? I didn’t see the video if you already discussed it

[@fatheringautism]

It’s a Brittax car seat for special needs.

[@dat1reeree]

FatheringAutism oh okay, cool. Thanx for the reply.

[@thomash7975]

My husband has an opinion on our home decor and my fashion lol!! When I want to buy clothing I ask his opinion. Sometimes what he says really makes a difference. I respect his sense of style lol

[@daysmile12]

Hey beautiful family. Love you guys so much and thankful to see you guys again. I was sick for a while but I am getting better. I was watching all your vlogs to cheer me up while healing and have been voting and will continue. Love your ppp videos too Priscilla. Glad to see you and comment early again and also for still wearing the bracelet Asa. #Awareness

[@fatheringautism]

Thanks and get well soon!

[@daysmile12]

Thanks for responding. Love you guys very much. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@_little_mama_purple3452]

My son 5 year old with autism does books, puzzles music or tablet for his down time.

[@925maria]

My daughter is named Abigail too . But we call her Abby. We use ABA therapy too we love it it has helped us so much.

[@yulianag7466]

Can you tell me where did you but the swing base from the leaving room please please ? 😃 love it for my son's room

[@EHCBunny4real]

Some people have tics. My sister used to twist her hair around her fingers and pull out her hair. Like Abbie she did it while sitting around or whenever she was bored. A psychiatrist told my parents to make her aware she was doing it. After a while she stopped pulling out her hair. I am lying. She is her 50's and whenever she's stressed I occasionally see her reaching for her hair.

[@awkward567]

Whenever my husband and I have a day off together (which is rare!) we like to have breakfast/brunch dates!

[@marytillman8758]

You two are great parents. Your family is so special.❤

[@teebles47]

On the verbal, high IQ end of the spectrum the male to female ratio is actually more extreme, like 11:1 but it's thought that at least part of that is that girls with less visible autism tend to go undiagnosed or be diagnosed with mental health conditions like mood disorders and anxiety disorders instead.

[@chichirinuriko20]

teebles47 THIS! Thats why most women dont get diagnose til later on in life with Autism.

[@irisrabassa5010]

Abby was so happy today, love you guys god bless

[@alisahamel3954]

Pricilla. I lived in what looked like a bachelor pad until I met my husband. Now it’s all earth tones and nicknacks. 💕

[@fatheringautism]

I LOLed 😂

[@awkward567]

OMG same!!

[@nenaperez2267]

My husband doesn't care about our house decor. When I show and ask him, he only says it looks good. Lol 😂

[@craftyoldlady]

Have you ever tried an activity schedule with Abbie? We used to have a photo album with pictures of games and other fun activities for our daughter to complete. We called it her leisure activity schedule. We started out with just 2 activities. Sometimes we required her to do them and sometimes we let her choose which ones she wanted to do.

[@Plannernerdmoreshop]

That's the hard part having non verbal child. I hear ya. my little girl non verbal she the same dont watch tv she love music and KZbin. That hard to keep them busy on down time. And your right they doing behaviors to tell us something.

[@chichirinuriko20]

Asa: Abbie can you say hi? Abbie:... I just sneeze..l

[@haymanfattaalla4829]

Olive aka Olivia the lupus patient! I

[@kirstynhall9057]

You may want to see if a Recreational Therapist would be a good choice for Abbie. A Recreational Therapist could work with Abbie to find leisure activities that would be healthy for her. Rec Therapists are trained to work with all populations so they will have insights for you and Abbie.

[@deviantreads]

Too cute glad you all had a good day.

[@BentleyJax-River]

Kirkland’s is my favorite! They have awesome prices and so many cool things for the house! So much fun!

[@LaurenBrazee]

Lol my husband doesn't care even a little how I decorate he just gets annoyed when I buy too many throw pillows

[@TWench2012]

It makes me chuckle SOOO much when you talk about Priscilla having a black thumb. My mom has repeatedly said that exact thing about me. My mom has such a green thumb that she's even resurrected things I've killed, so I guess my mom has the Zombie Green Thumb! Ha!

[@blairteresa]

My son is verbal, but it is still in progress he doesn't talk like everyone else. He didn't talk until he was ready. I used ABA on my own, to get my son to talk. He didn't go to an ABA school. I think people have this idea that it is still being used like it was in it's infancy stage which was pretty bad. It's not used that way anymore. I think you guys are doing awesome. I love watching these vlogs. My son loves to read. I read to him alot I wanted to be able to go to another world in his mind and imagine.

[@ariajam5221]

Honestly, MY hubby cares about the decor "so much so that he would go to the store to help pick it out"... LOL!

[@HaruhiSerenity]

man I wish that was on camera, I wanna see the reaction of that girl and Abbie's face when she stole her french fries. I'm laughing just thinking about it.

[@ashleycarol98]

I’m currently waiting at ABA therapy right now it’s so long. We have a Kirkland’s too. Wish my boyfriend would go with me places without complaints.

[@mjhalas20]

Nope but my hubby don't care as long as it nice, decent and clean!! Ohh I'm in NY and they have Kirkland's near me...Love you guys, keep up the awesome work 😀

[@katielange368]

I am by no means super educated in this area but I will tell you what I have seen work. I work with special needs kids daily and we work on that relaxation time too. For the kids who have trouble with it, and they are all autistic, we almost give them a break from the break. So we have this sensory room and the kids go in there and lay on mats, pillows, etc. we have these charts we use for behavior and we tell them when they get 5 thumbs up for doing well in sensory, basically relaxing and staying calm, they get to do something they want - for them that is using the computer and stimming. Maybe for Abbie that could be listening to music. I don’t know I hope this helps but if not I’m sure you will find something that will.

[@G4RA]

My boyfriend never say anything about my decor I’m also minimalist so is a constant battle about not buy things that are not necessaries...

[@joannwilson3300]

Asa i think you're right, sorry Priscella you seemed upset today. We all have days like this. Hugs

[@vickiep1234]

You guys are awesome!!!! So where do you get the music for your videos ??

[@fatheringautism]

Thank you! So, there are a number of KZbin channels that upload no copyright music to KZbin and I also subscribe to Epidemic Sound for licensed music.

[@vickiep1234]

FatheringAutism I like the music that you use and I looked epic music up on u tub but it brings a lot of different choices .. which one do u use?? And my grandson is autistic so my daughter and I love all of the info that you share ...... you have a very sweet family 😊

[@fatheringautism]

Epidemic Sounds is the website. If you want music on KZbin try searching for “Joakim Karud” or “DJ Quads”

[@eviedefeo5712]

When Colton started to rub your face and you said “I know I need to shave” it was awesome. I love how you put what he was doing. I also love how you actually let him touch your face some people won’t let them or be like what are you doing your supper awesome. I follow Asa and Issa on instagram. Sorry Pricilla #TeamAsa

[@fatheringautism]

He’s an awesome and sweet kid. Almost always has a little smile on his face.

[@rachellynn6045]

We have Kirklands in Maryland. I LOVE Kirklands!!!! Also, my hubby likes shopping for home decor with me and he ALWAYS has an opinion about it. I would be lying if I said there haven't been times I've wished he was one of the husbands that are like "do whatever you want with the house. I don't care." But I'm sure if he was one of those husbands, I'd be begging him to care. Lol. The grass is always greener.....

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

Love the song in background...If I cant have you...I dont want no body else...lol..perfect theme...as you argue about the decor...

[@meredithenright8396]

More of a general question, not specifically about Abbie -- is it possible/diagnosable for people with non-verbal autism to have depression or other mental health disorders? Or is the emotional struggles more a part of having autism?

[@sfie9388]

Meredith Enright I am pretty sure that they can have other mental disorders, although I am a high functioning autistique, I also have ADHD and I other neurological problems 😉

[@Tintenfischchen]

Yes, autistic people can suffer from mental illness just like neurotypical people. The symptoms may be different and it may be harder to diagnose, especially if it's a non-verbal person, but yes, autistic people can (and do) suffer from mental illness as well. My brother lives in a group home for young autistic adults and some of the young adults living there struggle with mental illness, in addition to their autism. Depression, anxiety and OCD seem to be the most common (just speaking from my subjective impression here!), but there's also a girl who has bulimia.

[@kedabodine]

My dad was always super opinionated on what my mom bought furniture-wise so she had him choose and buy a couch and a chair one day. He walked out of the store already regretting what he chose so he never complained at what my mom got ever again.

[@awkward567]

I have to say, my husband cares more about home decor than I do! If I had my way everything would be various shades of green, purple, and orange (including the carpet and furniture) so he has to keep me in check. :P

[@sarahjackson7617]

my late husband did. we would discuss items for months before getting anything

[@AuraDawn_Health]

Have you tried a musical instrument (leisure skills).

[@shygirlnow2011]

Yeh! for Abbie showing independence today w wanting a walk! and w doing well w ABA therapy at Chik FIL A!

[@kristenherndon8250]

Aba has been a godsend for us as well! Our therapists are data rockstars!

[@gooberclunkersvlogs4027]

We're happy for you guys on your good day! :)

[@wheezyyo1250]

From other vlogs it seems like Abby really enjoys swimming! Maybe water activities?!

[@thegracklepeck]

The boredom thing is an interesting thing. I've definitely done sensory seeking out of boredom that may or may not be self injurious.

[@annettewhitbeck6072]

You guys are doing a great job with Abby !!!

[@melissaperez-ruan5583]

I just started watching your vlogs so I am still getting to know your family. I'm wondering, does Abbie use an AAC device?

[@peacefrog5779]

My husband says "I don't care what ever you like" until I show him then he all the sudden... he has an opinion. 😵😲😵😲 Men, can't live without them but... Am I right 😉 I really hope the new shirts say "I'm so excited" if not please make some

[@tracymathews1839]

ABA is a great thing for Abbie, I'm 41 yrs old & I have Celebral Palsy on my right side of my body & I still have trouble walking best of luck

[@keziapriestley8783]

I have Autism spectrum disorder and i am high functioning and I have high anxiety and panic attacks. i have intellectual impairment. I need a routine

[@thedeheks]

My husband does not care what I get for any decor, but then again he likes most of the things I buy 😂

[@Tintenfischchen]

Same 😂

[@littleautibatsfantasybooks7593]

sorry Priscilla, lol my hubby goes shopping with me. but i just made a habit of making a vision/moodboard of styles that we both like so when i go shopping i can pull it out and be like hmmm, does this kinda match? this is how a lot of fights are avoided :)

[@prosophobic]

Priscilla, where did you get your blue top? It's lovely.

[@aoknca3915]

There's a Kirkland's at the fancy new-ish outdoor mall in Folsom, CA. I've never been in it as I honestly thought it was an outlet for Costco stuff for the people who didn't want to deal with food or long lines lol CLEARLY I live under a rock lmao

[@aliciakurtz4858]

Well Pricilla wins on this one with me... you could not get my husband to scare less about house decor, much less go shopping and have any in put. Lol!! But Asa is very different in many ways.... like the crafting thing not many like to craft. But that's what make him him and if he wasn't that way..... you would wish he was. Yes u guys are Awesome!!! I am determined to meet you some day. 😀

[@brantlie_boone]

On a pretty day, like when the weather is nice, she could take ol Maverick on a walk. On days when walks aren't possible or whenever you need to fill time between tasks/everyday stuff someone could read to her? Idk how her attention span would work with being read to. She could do art stuff? Just coloring or something. Maybe when she's just sitting on the couch chilling you could give her something to have in her hands to mess with. Like a squish ball or something just to keep her hands preoccupied.

[@victoriaeastland545]

This real time talk is making me emotional. Low engagement as the antecedent of gagging is heart breaking. But y'all are handling it well as parents! 💙 As a teacher, we have a block of time to work on leisure skills. After baseline data, the targets can start as low as 5 seconds to work on a skill (puzzle, coloring, watching videos, drawing, worksheets). It took a little while, but my students are gradually getting to higher times (10.minutes on puzzles, 3 minutes coloring). We treat it like a program, so when it's complete they are reinforced with whatever they were "working" for. To each their own though. We also use Catalyst!! Small aba world 🙃 Keep up the great job you guys! Much love and support sent to y'all. #TeamAbbie Also, I'm so excited about t-shirts!!!!!!! 😎👕💙