Not A Punishment

[@knottiegirl27]

You could see when she came down the stairs, she turned back and looked at Asa, then did a small yell, walked a couple more steps and yelled for real. She's pushing your buttons sometimes. I figured she is incredibly loud the way it echoes on the videos.

[@shannonkay2113]

I really like when you post in the frame what Abbie is signing. Very neat and understanding for someone like myself that is pretty clueless about signing. This makes me feel like I understand more what she is communicating. Thank you for that. 😊

[@shannonkay2113]

Also I’m extremely tired so I just realized how much I blabbed this entire comment 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@theedenadventures]

You watch enough if their videos you’ll pick it up anyway

[@shannonkay2113]

Eden Adventures right! And labeling what she is signing is a way to learn and understand what she’s communicating 😁

[@kellybird1833]

It’s so sweet how you try to help her understand so she doesn’t feel bad😭😭😭

[@rachaelcahill3035]

let her know that upstairs is a safe and calm place to stim openly, I used to have that with my bedroom, my stims would annoy everyone in the house like my rocking and bouncing and shaking, so I was told that I could go into my bedroom to move as I needed to without disturbing others and also being by myself and being calm, and my bedroom would be a safe place to do so. You can establish the safety by going upstairs with her and sitting with her and letting her do what she needs to do until she is done and then come back down with her... Don't know if that will be the best way for her but that's what worked with me

[@nleb1993]

That is the purpose of her room I think

[@gretchenplatt3444]

My son is special needs and we always used the phrase, "You're hurting my ears". It helped him understand empathy as well. Not sure if that would work for Abbie when she starts yelling too loudly

[@aimeementzer7605]

We cover our ears when mine screams. I think it's helped him understand a little bit since he does the same when a sound is bothering him.

[@kianna942]

@@aimeementzer7605 well I think the challenging part, in Abbie's case, is that she LOVES CHAOS 🤣🤣 and that's one of my favorite things about her personality too !! 💕 You go girl !!

[@aimeementzer7605]

@@kianna942 She sure does. Hehe! I told my husband the other day that my oldest is just a younger male Abbie. This channel has helped me so much with him since they are so similar.

[@destinationdo-overandthead3525]

Mines 3...and the random -out of no where- screaming just started. Its occasional but once she starts...she keeps going. It's ear piercing.... 🤦‍♀️

[@aimeementzer7605]

@@destinationdo-overandthead3525 Oh my gosh - yup. I feel you. My ears ring he is so shrill. He's been screaming since he was a baby. He's been screaming so long (he's now 7) I don't think he can lose his voice anymore hehe.

[@marlaadams8093]

So the teacher in me sees that Abbie is testing you. I completely agree with the attention seeking part, Asa. When she came down the stairs she made a soft sound and looked at you. Then she got louder. Best of luck with whatever strategy you decide is best for Abbie!

[@claudiamuller9141]

Marla Adams yes i think that too! Asa say’s not yell and she gave a short yell right after.

[@judysiegmann1145]

I think knowing that she's testing you, that some within limits consequences are great! I see the results right here!

[@judysiegmann1145]

She has a teenager thing going on!

[@johnmercer1259]

She was watching for his reaction and to make sure he was watching. But that atleast is normal teenage, also just growing up reaction, test the waters and see what we can get away with and how far we can push. Gotta love seeing how much she is growing up.

[@Mumma2many]

I completely agree. It’s totally a testing, pushing, teenager thing.

[@madinacker346]

ABA therapist opinion here: Have you ever thought about differentially reinforcing her self-stimulatory behaviors? So, when Abbie stims in a different (more positive) way, you could give her a TON of reinforcement (whether that be candy or attention) and when she stims using loud vocals you could continue sending her to her room. Furthermore, you could teach her new stims and pair these with AMAZING reinforcement too. This way, she will begin to learn there are other self-stimulatory behaviors she can do, and when she does them she will earn rewards instead of getting sent upstairs. It might take time and a lot of work on your end to see progress, but it's worth a shot :)

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

Sina Lina because just letting anyone do what they want to when they want to is not how we raise kids. Even though Abbie is not typical ..she is smart as heck and knows that some behavior is not correct at certain times. No one is stopping her behaviors , just teaching her where and when it is acceptable. She bites herself but it’s not an appropriate response , so just letting her do that is harmful and could get worse if not dealt with. I hope that helps your understanding of corrections of behaviors. 🤔😍

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

Sina Lina no problem. Glad it helpef🙃 I wish I had some of this knowledge when I was raising my daughter! Even though she is typical it would have been a great help!

[@jackpayne6518]

Different stims give different regulation. You cant substitute stimming and get the same result. She may be able to find a different stim that can create a similar effect or one she desires more to replace it but that doesnt seem common or even practical to ask of her.

[@kaetlinmcculloch8516]

Cilla I just want you to know that you’re a fantastic mom and I hope to live up to even half the mom you are

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

Be consistent on sending her upstairs when she yells. She definitely was defying you when she got a little bit away from you. The 2 or 3 times you asked her not to yell. Being consistent is the only way to show her that what she is doing down stairs is unacceptable. Going upstairs to yell will be her new routine.

[@francescachallinor280]

I totally agree here

[@CuntyCunt-zl3yh]

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[@sunflower7045]

It’s something we teach our littles. We use our indoor voices inside. I appreciate how hard you’re working on enforcing appropriate behaviors, while protecting Abbie’s vocal freedoms. Also loving when you caption her signs! ✨💖✨

[@ladyonwheels6048]

Abbie is testing limits..she's growing up. It's so cool watching your family. Thank you.

[@Morris302jillian]

I would love to see what Brandy suggests about the yelling issue

[@KoriEmerson]

So with my nephew, we started going upstairs and doing his yelling stim . We would take turns going upstairs and sometimes we would take him with us. So he would see us doing it. It took about a month. But, it still works.

[@marianeri9901]

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[@ritacollier9993]

That was my suggestion.

[@nleb1993]

They have talked about this, it reinforces the behavior

[@MartinsGarage97]

You're teaching her respect and setting boundaries.

[@jumexgurl]

I really appreciate and love when you put in subtitles for abbies talking, i dont always know the signs she makes or know the difference between her rocking and trying to say yes, those subtitles really help me identify what she is saying! Please keep it up!

[@geridabooyens5910]

I love videos like this one. Gives me more insight into autism and what it entails. We have a family in our community that has a non-verbal autism daughter. Same age as Abbie. The community initially called on social services to investigate why the yelling at the house - but then found out it was the daughter. Since then, your channel has been our “go to” for tips. Our local grocer now has days when he switches off the lights so the family can come in and shop with her. So has our hairdresser and toy store. Our church even has a sensory room she goes to while her parents is at church. Greetings from South Africa.

[@Nicholeisboring]

You could try to say words like “break” or “quiet time” calmly, as you send her upstairs. So maybe it won’t seem like a punishment. Like it’s time to calm down and focus on correctly communicating our emotions. Just an idea. Hope it helps.

[@kelliphelps3198]

When my son needs to do a certain stim, or thing, for him, I go in his room and I do that stim, or whatever, and try to point, explain & show him that his room is where he can do that anytime he wants, but not in my room. I'm glad you're covering this topic. I also tell my son that he's not in trouble, but you just have certain places where you can do that.

[@fabiansoldner2787]

I like the translation when you were communicating with abbie, normally I try to understand her signs but it is easier like this!:) 👍🏼

[@bsrvvr8446]

I like Ms. Shaniqua. She seems really cool. (I’m sorry if I spelled her name wrong!)

[@sorvetelilaz]

By the way, i think, that maybe, when Abbie signs come here, she's also also signing parent, as in mom/dad, in some circumstances :)

[@jodyburke8328]

Parenting is trial and error ,you guys are great.

[@mamabearx3581]

I LOVE the sound of the rain on the vehicle. Especially since it snowed here today!

[@aleanareynolds7039]

I met the Maass family last year and found out just how loud Abbies yelling stim is and I can say that it does not come across loud at all on video when you are with her it penetrates to your core and I am not trying to be mean I just want to tell my observations. I love all the family I can not wait to see yall at SFA this year!

[@amandahyre8613]

Y'all are so patient, but beautifully firm with Abigail. Hard days happen, and the way you and Cilla talk through it to try to decide how to address things is wonderful. Hi Abigail! You're such an energetic and beautiful young lady.

[@bkizapp]

I can only imagine how loud a Abb’s yelling stem is! I know that the sound is adjusted with the camera I couldn’t imagine if it wasn’t... I sit in my car most nights and watch your vlogs it’s my happy place. So I have you on the bt in the car. There has been times where Abb has started her yelling stem and it’s scared ppl walking by! 😹😹😹. I love it! But I know it can probably get very trying if your around it all the time. I truly admire you all for all you do and the patience that you have! 🖤🖤🖤

[@jfsmomma1397]

I love that you all put so much thought into how you handle things with Abbie. You guys are doing amazing and I have no doubt you will figure it out. Much love to you all!

[@Elemarth]

I mean, I know I'm not really the kind of person you need help for, but I was thinking... You already taught her how to understand whether a reward is available or not. Can you make a symbol for yelling, and in the kitchen it's crossed out and upstairs it isn't? So it's available upstairs but not downstairs? Or something like that?

[@ERoseTTM]

Elemarth that was the same thought I had.

[@theedenadventures]

I also thought that a few weeks back when they were talking about it. Show a photo of lounge with a cross and her room with a a tick.

[@dawnl.7792]

so nice to see a rough day. we know everyone has their days and today was Abbie's. great to see how you handled it. im sure sometimes you wonder if you're doing things right, or very wrong. its great to get confirmation that we're doing the best we can to make life the best for our loved ones. today we got to see that we're not alone in our efforts. thanks. 🤟

[@PotatoQueen1989]

Abbie is so intelligent, she was really pushing boundaries, you can tell it echoes, i love how you explained to her that it wasn't a punishment ♥

[@sarahemf]

Thank you for putting words of what Abbie said today, my heart just melted see her have a conversation with you. Like I know she tells you what she wants I’ve seen that however this just seemed like so much more

[@casowascocamper]

Two things, The student I work with is on the spectrum he does the same thing with the shoes Abbie does. Second Abbies loud a stiming does get loud even on the video. Thanks for be so genuine. Thanks for the content.

[@sil_mang]

It's so cute how Abbie still get pumped to see Summer. They are so close.

[@deedeescraftees]

Thank you for sharing your family with us. I love how we’re more open to differences in one another and Abby shows us just another way to love and grow.

[@charlottescott684]

I’m loving the words above abbies head when she communicates, I have watched so many vlogs trying to understand.

[@mariebarrett8774]

I can’t believe Isaiah was ever in trouble.....

[@jgilbert1998]

givememore4free there was one time I think

[@marybethcaldwell]

You two are amazing parents! I love how you try and understand her and also help her understand. I mean it when I say you are amazing parents!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@MrsArmenian26]

You guys are doing a phenomenal job of trying to navigate this difficult parenting labyrinthe. I agree you could see that she was testing the boundaries with her actions, in the end she is a teenager trying to see how far she can go and I think it is an excellent method to ask her to go to an isolated area if she chooses to yell out. This helps teach her that when in an area with others that sort of behavior is not fully acceptable and that she still can yell out but must be in a control way. Thank you for sharing your life as I am learning so much about something we all hear so often but have no clue about it.

[@karadonald5668]

It's wounderful watching abbie grow and learn right before our eyes. Thank you for shareing your lives and abbie with us. We love you all

[@cupid9196]

We tell our students “quite mouth” “calm body” and “that hurts my ears”

[@lindamorrow4487]

It is perfectly fine to let Abbie know that there is an appropriate place for yelling.

[@minumoto2101]

I've been doing the "you can scream in your room" thing with my son. It's so hard! Learning feels like punishment for a lot of kids, regardless of neurodiversity. Stick to it.

[@caitlin2126]

I just want to say thank you for doing what you do! You've given me a better understanding of autism and I love you all but to be honest I love Abbie the most just because shes always smiling even when shes having a hard time or a met down she still smiles in the middle of it, and she doesn't hold grudges as far as I can see! Shes a role moddle to all!

[@lyndagray6720]

I started watching your vlog several months ago, it is now become part of my day. I had some understanding of autism because over the years a school bus driver I had autistic students and to learn more about how to help them I spoke with the special needs teachers and read books on the subject. I have since retired after 23 years driving to care for my 2 youngest grandchildren, a 2.5 yr.old and an 8 month old. Neither is on the spectrum, but I have found many of they ways you use to calm and teach Abby very useful for them and not to let the bad moments make a bad day for me! Thanking you and Pricilla for sharing your story, your knowledge and your family with us all !!

[@loucustidero6674]

Hello, Cathy here. You are both exactly on top of it. Abbie is smarter than we give her credit for. Refreshing to see her being held accountable because she certainly knows. Love you all. xoxo Since your viewers are on this journey with you. Just a recommendation. Get a poster and some stickers ( like hearts ) and some ( frown ) stickers. Mark the days of the week. Monday -------------------------------- Tuesday -------------------------------- Etc. Let sweet Abbie know that it is her poster. The days she yells she has to place a frown sticker . Yelling have her place the sticker and go to her room until she stops yelling. When she comes down and doesn't yell for five minutes she gets to put a heart on her poster for that time. She knows what she is doing. Which is amazing in itself. This way she can see and the second will allow your viewers to see her progress. Certainly up to you both and sent with much respect and love. Your family is simply amazing. xoxo PS: Justa suggestion. :-)

[@kellyprice2582]

I only have little ones but I can see similar difficulty in getting them to understand the rules for different rooms, maybe when she shouts take her to her room and shout with her and when she's done leave and if she starts again repeat it possibly, I would love to see how you guys work around it you guys are amazing parents!

[@RemiMW]

Maybe put an option in her iPad that she wants to “hang out”? She’s a teenager and when I was a teenager I was barely alone😂 I was always asking my mom or siblings to come watch a movie with me. Abbies very social maybe Abbie just wants someone to hangout with her and chill? When she sees summer she pulls her to come hang out. Love your channel and fam❤️

[@Lilmissapple]

Thank you for always sharing with us!

[@mariabonokollie9769]

You guys are doing an amazing job with Abby!! I have a severe case of SPD and one of the hardest things to explain people is that stimming needs to happen. Also volunteering with children with severe autism, i have grown to realize their trying to communicate their needs and wants however THIS lack of communication leads to behavior. Infact my senior thesis was centered around the lack of comunication causing behavior issues

[@dezieloo11]

consistency is key. stopping her from yelling and getting her to communicate. if she’s attention seeking, when she STOPS yelling, then give the attention. when you send her upstairs, stop her at the top of the staircase. then have her do hands waiting, are you ready, look at me, then give her the key points of communication for her to understand the transition.

[@fatheringautism]

Then the problem arises if this then that. If she knows she yells then stops and waits then we give attention that becomes the new ASB. General attention isn’t the goal, conflict is. She has always thrived off of causing chaos. That’s just Abbie, has nothing to do with autism.

[@joannacouncil3875]

I love watching your family every day I don't know how yall find the time but I'm so greatful you do thank you for all you do love y'all

[@shayt543]

Congratulations to 500k Woot!! So exciting!!!❤ On to 1Mill!!!

[@Trip9089]

I can only imagine how hard that is! You can’t tell if she’s being defiant (or attention seeking) because she looks back at you before she starts yelling again or it could just be that she’s just trying to stim and she knows you’ll tell her to go upstairs. Parenting is hard when your kids can communicate easily I can only imagine when there’s extra barriers. Y’all are rocking it!

[@carleennewman7191]

It does sound very loud on the video. It's not a punishment asking her to take it upstairs as your trying to work.

[@allisontaylor1818]

Amazing humans...as you continue to teach her with love and respect...she will come to understand where and when to yell or stim....love from Canada.

[@katiealbertson7373]

i love the Abbie and Sandy moment it was so cute!

[@juliasu6575]

It is so nice to see how Abby interacts with the new little puppy 🐕 :)

[@christinamarcoppido8892]

Awesome vlogs all the time!!! A couple of suggestions for supporting Abbie in teaching her where to go for the yelling stim. 1) a social story about where she is allowed and not allowed to yell 2) a visual to remind her to yell in her room I hope that helps.

[@melissavann8757]

“Step over the water or in it whatever” 😀

[@15fashionprincess]

I’ve just recently discovered your channel and I just wanted to say thank-you for all that you do. I find your videos very informative and I’m loving learning more about autism and neurodiversity but more than that, your videos just bring me so much joy. Whenever I’ve had a bad day, I come home and watch one of your videos and it just makes everything better. Especially seeing abbie’s smiling face and the progress she makes. Thank-you for sharing your experience and your family with us ❤️❤️

[@lizzamora8380]

My son does something similar, I have always interpreted it as his way of requesting interaction from us just like any other child. The way he does it is by requesting “tickles”, and it can be intense for us and intense stimulations for him as well because it’s an uncontrollable laughter and he just wants more. I’ve learned to stop whatever I’m doing, engage with him, give him the positive engagement he wants and then begin to help calm him down, by asking him to breath, count, give him “pressure” hugs or give him something different to keep him busy and then he seems to be ok, but it has been definitely a learning curve for us.

[@Thornton019hockey]

As someone who has heard the yelling for years from across the street, I understand and don’t mind. My neighbor’s grandson is handicapped and is special needs. He yells sometimes even after dark for a while and I can hear from inside my house. But I get why he yells and know he’s safe because I know the family. I hope your neighbors feel the same way if they hear Abbie sometimes! The *actual* annoying people are the ones doing donuts at the end of the street 2 doors down at midnight. I sound like I’m 40, but I’m 20 and am up early for classes or work! 😂

[@junegroves7295]

Way to go Abbie!! I’m so proud of you girl! What did Brandy say about the yelling Stim? I hope Isaiah is feeling better after falling. You guys are awesome parents and I’m so glad you have Summer as part of your family! And the animals of course!!!

[@Izzybee01]

" I had breakfast twice, it was great." Isaiah is my spirit animal.

[@susie9010]

I don’t know how you do it! I have a lot of respect for you... the yelling would be so, so difficult to deal with. It is really loud....

[@carlynhelaine]

I’m pretty sensitive to noises, my youngest used to do this scream, tense her body, arch her back, and SCREAM/SCREETCH she stopped around 4. (She’s neurotypical) she had herself a temper, and everything made her mad. So it happened frequently, so I can empathize. Once my girls were old enough, temper tantrums were allowed. With little interference from us, unless needed. But up stairs. They at first thought it was a punishment, but I reinforced that no... it’s not. You’re allowed to feel your feelings, and express them, but we don’t have to hear it too. We stopped saying “go to your room” and started saying “calm down time” and they would go up, scream, kick, (no throwing things or slamming things other than a pillow or a stuffed animal, theme the rules lol) whatever they needed to do to release that feeling, and then come back down. Maybe you can associate it with a different name? Like, saying it’s quiet time, or whatever you think would be appropriate. When it’s bed time, we say “go to bed” and they know exactly why their going into their room. I tell my girls to go to the room when they are in need of a time out because of poor behavior. So maybe using different verbiage? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@8happyperson]

hearing about Isaiah’s senior skip day makes me so nostalgic now that I’m about to graduate college 🥺

[@samanthafitzgerel4460]

Hearing about Isaiah's senior skip day makes me so nostalgic now that I'm about to turn 52!! 🤣 Yep we even had them way back then, in 1986!!! It was a lot of fun, we came and "took" one of our teachers cars, but of course returned it after we circled Main with it a couple of times.

[@jessicaeverson1560]

As a person who currently lives in Oregon and love rain, I am bummed to say that it’s hardly been rainy at all for the last 2 years. It’s part of the reason I love it here and this year has made me so sad

[@sarahcavanaugh572]

I love watching your family videos

[@xoXstalxo]

I remember seeing you guys on SBSK and a couple months ago saw one of your videos on my recommended and immediately watched and subscribed! 😃 I’ve been watching ever since. You guys as a family are amazing and Abbie is such a beautiful young lady inside and out. I’ve been going through a difficult time and watching your vids brings me happiness and I forget everything negative around me. 💜 Thank you guys for everything you do. You’re one of the few family channels on here who are genuine and down to earth and not to mention hysterical as well. 😝 Keep doing what you’re doing...you guys are awesome! Xoxo Crystal 🤗

[@bethanythrasher7786]

I have higher level Autism and A.D.H.D that what they always have told me. I do like most Adults I live with my boyfriend. I can get overwhelm if my day to day Schedule is messed up. I’m just done with the day. You guys are great with her it just so amazing how well you guys are with her.

[@lucidlabyrinth]

I just realized how much Abby looks SO much like both you guys!

[@tamyracardin5802]

I send my daughter to her room to do her louder stims. She was the same at first, thinking it was a punishment. I stayed consistent and now she understands. I love how excited Abbie gets when she sees Summer.

[@rachelbyrum7488]

Asa was such a mood when he walked up stairs, forgot why he went up there, and asked the camera where Summer said the soap was 😂 I do that all the time. Also I’m team Abbie, rain is awesome!

[@editsofyoutubers4673]

Hey guys I love you so much your daughter is a blessing she’s beautiful💕💕💕

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

Yay! I'm so proud of Abbie for doing her bathroom routine on her own!

[@jodyburke8328]

I grew up in Newport Oregon. I love rain also. Singing in the rain

[@jodyburke8328]

I am in Ontario Oregon now.

[@amandaflege7981]

You guys are awesome parents and brother and best friend aka like a big sister summer at least Abbie loves and adores you

[@ThisIsAlessandra]

If possible, is there a way for you guys to put a button on her communication device for when she needs to yell. Guiding her to pick it before sending her upstairs so that she’s letting you know essentially that she needs a yelling break, instead of her feeling like you’re removing her.

[@nicolenelson1361]

I love Abbie so please don't think what I'm gonna say is meant not to be wrong in any way!!! But I feel if upstairs is for her place to yell stim than I think it should be like that anywhere she yell stims in the house...so whether it's the kitchen or living room or any place thats not her bedroom she should be told to go to her room. Sending her to her room when she yells in the living room but not in the kitchen can be misleading to her!!! But when you send her to her room make it fun for her so she knows its not punishment!!!! She's definitely a smart girl to know that hey I shouldn't do this here :) I love Abbie she's the most adorable girl I've ever watched and she brings so much inspiration to ALOT of people. She will eventually get that being sent to her room to stim is not a punishment. You can also find a designated area for her to stim, because when she is in trouble she has to go to her room. So maybe the bathroom or if no one is in there the computer room. I hope this helps 😊

[@amyibarra3564]

I look forward every day to watch you guys love u guys all the way from Australia

[@amandaggogo]

I don't know about her sensory issues as far as wearing things on her head, but with how much she loves music I wonder if she'd enjoy headphones and like an iPod just filled with all of her favorite songs! One of my former students had one they brought to school with them for "chill out" times. She might not like headphones though, I remember y'all mentioning in another vlog about her not liking sunglasses and such on her face. Also, I found yalls channel recently (mentioned in a drama video about how most family vloggers take advantage of kids and how y'all were one of the few who DIDN'T) so I had to come watch right away. Love all the videos, you guys are a lovely family!

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

Yeah, she knows exactly what she's doing. Looking back at Asa each time she yelled. Thanks for sharing your struggles and questions.

[@daisysmum7336]

I discovered that a grocery store near us has a sensory time for grocery shopping. They make the whole store dim and the volume down. I live in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 🇨🇦 It isn’t a big population.

[@kelseyquantum]

Congrats on 500K 🍾🎊

[@vickimontgomery1540]

It comes across loud lol don’t mean it rude I was watching you guys in my room my kids heard it other side of house upstairs ... seems like it’s a teenage things for attention when she first came down she did it quiet then walked away did it loud to see how far she could go it’s maybe her way of talking back

[@tikomephiri4685]

grateful for your content

[@jefferyharrington4420]

Your family is amazing

[@lyndseysaxon6942]

Have been living in Oregon my whole life and I totally feel the rain comments. Sunshine is a rare thing, but a great thing

[@Jaime2830]

My guy yells a lot as well. I think it's mostly for my benefit because when my mom watches him and I show up, he starts being super loud and my mom said he didn't make a sound the whole time she was watching him. With him, I think he loves to annoy mom. He does other things as well, like self hitting or kicking his desk chair. I try my best to ignore it but sometimes I can only take so much and I get mad. It's tough. I've been at this autism thing for a long time as he is 16 now. I have a lot more patience than I used to that is for sure. You guys are doing great.

[@js_disney125]

I am 5 hours away from Costa Mesa, where the event will take place! I cannot wait to meet y'all!!!❤

[@ashleyneal7895]

My ASD daughter is 8 and has never cared about routine. Now, within the last few months we've had to adjust our days so she has a schedule to follow to avoid meltdowns. It's crazy how our kids change so much all the time.

[@TheLoudlyHappy]

Ooooo you could also put sound dampners on the wall or ceiling to help a bit!

[@chelsielewis551]

I know the yelling is probably overwhelming, but the way she was looking back at you and yelling was so funny. Like maybe if I just walk away he won't say anything this time 😂.

[@toni3470]

I love the amazing quality if this video. Almost seems 3D.

[@yutheflerlim5224]

Pen and paper is so much more satisfying than writing thoughts on a phone. I feel more in control of a pen than a keyboard.

[@ambersdisabillitypointofview]

Please let us know what brandy says on the situation because I’m curious

[@fallenraven12]

Amber Asad same!

[@sarahhicks2484]

Ikr it’s so rainy here in Jacksonville Florida

[@tammywooldridge9015]

I appreciate this episode soooooo much. This is everyday life in my household.

[@MissLachine]

She has a cheeky smile lol

[@katcetera]

Sandy seems so much better. What a cutie!