Autistic Girl Off Her Meds

I forgot to give Abbie her morning meds and it changed her day considerably. The winner of the $500 Visa gift card is announced! Mom is home and she's exhausted! She had to play nurse for her mom for a couple days
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[@racheallewis3283]

Abby was off the charts cute today. She did so much communicating. It was like watching a typical chatty teen

[@alexspsychedelicchannel2521]

Racheal Lewis Twist ending Racheal! Abby is actually NOT autistic. She’s just a phenomenal actress. And she gets a Oscar for best performance of the year.

[@wendychesterfield2221]

Hi

[@jaytotheell]

one can tell her mind is sharp. she's all there. just the communication is a difficult task. i think she very obviously realizes this and becomes frustrated. i love her. she is beautiful.

[@buildingburning]

Fun psych-med facts: How Abbie was today isn't necessarily how she would be off meds, but it's how she is when withdrawing from meds. When you stop psych meds you experience withdrawal symptoms for a while after; the withdrawal symptoms tend to be a magnification of whatever the meds suppress.

[@fatheringautism]

When I was a kid I would take my Ritalin for 3 days then skip it on the fourth day. The day without it was basically the best day of my life. I didn't do great in school on the fourth day but MAN I was HYPED!

[@buildingburning]

@@fatheringautism Aw thanks for replying! :) Haha that's cute imagining younger Asa. That's actually really good to do with meds like Ritalin and similar stimulants, it's better to skip days if possible. Some parents choose the weekends but every four days is even better, although I bet that made school hard! I was mostly referring to antipsychotics, since the withdrawals even on day one with those are weeeird. I've heard antipsychotics are better to taper gradually than stop cold-turkey even for a day, since it can sometimes have neurological side effects. I thought Abbie took antipsychs but I'm not sure! But she seemed GREAT so honestly I bet she'd like hyper days off too ;) (Sorry for the rambly psych med info! I'm not a doctor in any way, but have lotsa personal experience and enjoy researching about meds haha.) edit: Also BTW Abbies squinty face at the end was just THE BEST ^_^

[@panicatlabiblioteca3977]

@@fatheringautism ah you have adhd too? No wonder you’re so great with Abby!

[@pamtasticbendall]

You know what the absolute worst thing about watching your channel is? And it’s absolutely devastating, is I love them so much and I have to wait a whole day before I can see a new one. !

[@fatheringautism]

Awwww

[@QtdiamonD]

pammy rouleau that is so true!

[@TheDelilah904]

She wants to tell you guys things so bad. Keep trying Abb

[@TheAuntiePanda]

Abbie has grown so much over the last year, her communication was pretty incredible in this vlog!

[@esthers8034]

Hilarious....Abby was NOT going to vacuum, I was dying laughing watch her haul it back to the closet!

[@shley0716]

This is the only channel I won’t skip ads for. That says something. Love you guys!

[@aaronbrandenburg2441]

The same other than Electronics videos. And related

[@adrianasala2780]

Abbie's posture is so much better ❤️ then when I first started watching she's progressing so much

[@chaoticpix93]

IIRC they work on that in school, and I noticed it too, it's paying off.

[@nacho10novo]

'We don't do respite on Wednesdays' - but do you wear pink on Wednesdays? Who else thought it?

[@kylabee]

Only one ponytail a week 😉

[@bethanymay7720]

And no sweatpants haha 😂

[@martinegelinas459]

my exact thought lol

[@Thecancergirl1]

nacho10novo me

[@wendychesterfield2221]

Hi

[@kimberlyclark5124]

I don't see how anyone could dislike your videos🤷 I've said it before. Best family on KZbin!!!!!!💙❤️💙❤️

[@MissEmsiee]

Can't get over who well she's doing with communicating! She's came so far since the beginning of the year :) super proud of her.

[@britaneelilly8147]

When Abbie was playing with the slime, I had to laugh at the slight lip smacking stim she was doing. Our 3yo does that sometimes and Abbie confirmed that it will be just as cute 10 years later.

[@paint-everything-dont-panic]

Holy cow y’all got some sweet communication going on recently!! Not just in this video, just the past couple weeks (months? I’m in college i have no concept of time 😂), Abbie deliberately signs and signs until she finds the right way to express what she knows she wants/needs. It’s so amazing to watch her power through, undeterred, and reap the rewards when she gets across what she wants. Watching these clips of her running around so excited and proud to have independently communicated for herself inspires me and makes me so happy. Keep that stubbornness, Abbie! You get what you want, girl! 💕

[@thedruekefamilyadventures8890]

The little nibbling sound Abby makes legit melts my heart into a big pile of goo 😩❤️❤️❤️ She is such an amazing young lady!

[@lilshortyhm]

You all do such a great job caring for her. You guys are a very understanding family. Even your son is so amazing with her and I love how he doesn’t get jealous from all the attention she gets. Very caring, understanding family. I just love you all.

[@litrallynotmebruh9531]

Abbie is getting better and better with communication 😆 I swear I can see the progress in every video🤔

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Look at her communicating. So cool to be a part of this.

[@carlyjohnson8104]

I really love Abbie’s scrunchy face.

[@cesia9954]

Me too!!! So adorable 💞

[@gymnasticsfriendsforlife1244]

i love that she is learning sign language. i know sign language and i love it it's so cool! she's adorable

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

OMG When Abbie Got Busted Over The Seat Belt I Laughed So Hard! She Is So Fun And Likes To Jam Out. And The Apron Is So Cute For Mrs.Priscilla! And Abbie Signed For Vacuum. Holy Cow That Was Awesome. And She Showed Her Muscles After Lifting It!

[@heatherjunker967]

Stephanie has said almost everything I was going to say. :) Loved seeing Abbie sign more. Showing her muscles made me laugh. I do that too (family joke). If you can get Abbie to do the face and "growl" that she did at the end of the video, she will have some pretty good options for Halloween. :)

[@sandralewis6454]

Our neighbors child caused some damage by snatching the brake lever or gear shift, I forget which. It was expensive to fix. They made her ride in the back after that.

[@lizzers2000]

Abbie off her meds is my son 24/7. Lol. I always get a kick of how happy my baby is all the time, I'm sure you love it too!

[@lawrentw]

I love watching older vlogs and seeing your likes go from like 2k to 6.8k! I'm so happy for y'all. 💓

[@jyup5850]

Brandy is just so awesome ☺ you guys hit the therapist jackpot!!

[@sunshine2502]

She is too cute with what she does with her lips. Too adorable

[@melStephens1994]

G'day Fathering Autism family. I just wanted to ask, Asa, what does the sign out the front of the school say? As you know I'm visually impaired and can't read things on the videos unless you read them out. Also, I loved listening to Abby in such a happy mood, it really made a great start to my day.

[@fatheringautism]

It says, If children can't learn the way we teach perhaps we should teach the way they learn.

[@heikehollas1828]

@@fatheringautism thank you ❤️

[@kimblebee3582]

I didn't win but I was in the vlog!!! Win in my book :)

[@kimkaye2219]

Kimblebee Same!!!

[@jessicacarroll4178]

same lmbo

[@halimajavadi916]

The people who disliked this video are bullies.. Love you abbi❤️

[@candice3761]

Abby did so well in this vlog! Maybe Asa is right on not medicating on weekends. It seems she communicated a lot more, and was more relaxed then usual. Love your channel

[@shade_y]

her communication is off the HOOK!!! I am teary eyed..... just lover her

[@Saphirexxnaruto]

“Double tap the down button!” I love that so much! I actually laughed out loud. 🤣 I love you guys!!

[@ellethebat5624]

Omg she's too freaking cute in this video :)

[@Royalsprincess1]

honestly you state this correctly. Me and my fiance being highly functioning Aspergers Syndrome, form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, can honestly notice a difference in myself when I take medication. I had done a medication switch, and my typically personality with the old medication and while off the medication was the way Abigail was in this video, happy, bubbly, extremely communicative, etc. The new medication made me switch to be suicidal depressive. It was the brand new pill for ADHD in 2006-2007 school year. I was telling my mother I wanted my life to be over, curled on the couch in a ball sobbing, not knowing what to do...I was thirteen years old. I had the doctor tell me I was making it all up in my head, and that he had prescribed this medication to MANY clients and none of them had adverse reactions. My mother luckily is a retired special education teacher, and had her depth of knowledge of different medications due to that. And she did her research on this new pill, and the first side effect was depression and suicidal thoughts. My mother was with me at this appointment and stuck up for me, and told the doctor there was no way I was taking that medication ever again, that the personality she saw on that new medication was the complete opposite of the personality I had for my entire rest of my life prior...but after that bad reaction and experience with the doctor I was completely turned off to medication. They put me on another new one but me being the vocal autistic, would tell my mother i took the pill, but would alternate between throwing it in the garbage inside, throwing in garbage outside. and i'd also even just tell my mother I forgot as we left the house and it was on purpose, even though I said it was an accident. My mother and I just finally decided we weren't going to fight about me taking the medicine and it didn't affect my sleep luckily, so I just stopped taking the medications all together. I just can tell the difference if I am on medicine or not...it just makes me feel funky.

[@amyrivers9792]

I just viewed your video from 2017 when you went to Walmart, filmed your children together and then went out to dinner vlog#97 etc etc. Then I realised it was an older video so you would probably not read it. I would really like it if you read my comment because I think it's important for you to read how amazing you all are and the difference you are making to many people. Thank you. Xx

[@lizfinderr_1374]

When Abby was putting away the vacuum it made e laugh and smile. it was just so heart warming!

[@millytemperley5034]

Imagine watching this video and your comment could have won but didn’t. I can just imagine their pain.

[@meganroberts4387]

Wow, abbie is getting really great with her communication

[@juliaduffy7374]

I love how the slime chilled her out right away.

[@angels_up_in_heavenxx8365]

Abbie’s stim with the noise with her mouth is so cute Abbie is great at using signs

[@jennifermurdock945]

Lisa M I like that nibble stim too. She reminds me of a chipmunk nibbling on something. It’s one of my favorite Abbie stims.

[@angels_up_in_heavenxx8365]

I know so cute Abbie is the sweetest I was smiling at Abbie stim because it’s so cute then Abbie decides to put the hoover away and slammed the door 😂asa was like ok

[@jennifermurdock945]

Lisa M I laughed when I saw her pick the vacuum up and slam the door. How can you not see how she’s such a teenager. There’s something about that 13-14 teenage girl age. I know that’s when my girls thought I was the dumbest person on earth and tried everything to push my buttons. Of course, little did they realize that I too had been a teenage girl once upon a time. I can see a little defiance in Abbie and I love it. Did you not love the “after the beep” faces she was making?! Too cute! And super funny!

[@angels_up_in_heavenxx8365]

Jennifer Murdock I know 😂I laughed so much Abbie is such an amazing girl who is special in every way I know that Abbie will grow up to be an amazing woman because you can see how sweet Abbie is gives cuddles and kisses I think that Abbie is so smart

[@jennifermurdock945]

Lisa M she’s very smart. She may not always answer Asa or Pricilla, but there’s a lot of thought and intelligence going on. She’s pretty too. I can’t wait to see more of her growth.

[@jhynxi]

Eeeeeeep! You guys! You warm my heart. Acer did a banging job getting stuff done! You're thoughtful about your family and it's so wonderful to see. And yeah, Abbie is a total gangster on them communications. Go on kiddo! Yas are dope. And you just uploaded this! (I'm in the UK) so I often don't catch them till later. Anyways, just love and happiness! Y'all's are great x

[@antoniatyler547]

i usually watch beauty gurus so i have no idea how i came across your channel... but i love it. i just love everything about these vlogs and each ones of your personality

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

OH WOW, I DIDN'T KNOW THAT YOU GUYS WERE FELLOW FLORIDIANS.....SANFORD FLORIDA HERE :-)

[@carolanngarcia5963]

I have to say that this video is far the best I'd seen. Abbie was so happy and silly thru the entire video. No Meds for Abbie day. Awesome. And the way she put that Vaccume away, could help to watch that part a few times. Hype Abbie. She is so adorable. Wild or not, Abbie is the best.

[@RabbitTeaPot]

Congrats Faith! Also Abbey putting the hoover away was super cute. I know this is a family show so I’m not gonna explicitly say what I think was going through her mind at the point but it’s kinda like “if I can’t listen to you? you can duck right off” lol

[@christinesyntax4067]

Wow! I’m so proud of Abby. She has progressed during the past year so much with her communicating skills. Keep up the good work, Abby!

[@britt9355]

I guess I should follow the contest rules next time. 🤦🏽‍♀️ So close to winning!

[@mandywood7495]

I did the same thing! 😁

[@hayleyx2034]

Not watched the video yet, but that thumbnail! I always see Abby like Priscilla, but in that she just looks like her daddy! So sweet to see both sides

[@nerdlover101gc]

Awwww. She was doing so good communicating today! Proud of her!!

[@lukelikeslego3025]

Wow I am impressed with 1)Abbie's recognition of the vaccuum 2)Her communication! Way to go Abbie! And at such a high velocity!

[@meeronda6595]

That *face* though 😆😂 I love it AbBiE!

[@marybuschbacher1883]

I keep all mop stuff in a corner. She likes to do moms floor with Biiells. They are very light and she has a great time.

[@AQ-nj1yf]

Finally caught up after binging throughout the entire summer. Said I'd comment if I ever made it, and I did. Love the content, quality, message, and Abbie. Thanks for sharing. You're all wonderful.

[@daysmile12]

Hey beautiful family. Sorry about being late. Glad that Priscilla's mom is doing a lot better. Asa, your human, you are allowed to make mistakes, 🙂Again with Abbie and her improvements, verbally and other things,she never fails to inspire how fast she is learning things. So proud of your amazing princess and you all, Congrats Faith!😘💜💛🌟😇🐶😁

[@aaronbrandenburg2441]

You do realize a Abby is nonverbal right? Or did you mean something else. Not sure just asking not criticizing.

[@ekidd79]

Straight in with the alternative artsy black and white to flashy colour intro...I'm into it...it's like that bit when Dorothy lands in Oz...which makes perfect sense, since you're basically the man behind the curtain ;-) 99*f!...yikes!....Florida hon are you feelin' okay? we all got slightly excited here yesterday because we were having a heatwave...it was 73*f...there were people enjoying jovial strolls on the esplanade of my coastal home town, some were even paddling...I mean the water temp is barely 60f so they're definitely losing toes, but still...Indian Summer! I wish I found hoovering that exciting...I loath hoovering...with a passion! It is the creation of the devil himself! A little bit of Quiz hostmaster power and Asa turns into Simon Cowell! Abbie's face at 13:35 that is some serious tired girl shade right there and as for her final face of the vlog...that was literally my face in every official school photo circa early-mid 1990's...never change Abbie, you glorious goofy monster ;-)

[@Saturn.in.Stitches]

Priscilla being so excited for the winner made me feel like I won too ❤ loved Abbie's clear communication with her momma..

[@bfunnygirl21934]

Oohhh i got dissed! haha 😂🤣

[@chronically.tanisha7780]

Glad to see Abbie so happy! That door close tho😂

[@peachy_88]

I'm loving how much Abbie is communicating! She's so sweet and adorable ❤

[@laurencliver6452]

Thank you guys for the great videos I watch everyone. I have a son who have multiple delays and each video has something I can relate too, today the medication dosing but I also learn so much. Ty again I love your family.

[@vickiburns379]

No meds? I wish I could have taken geodon but made my heart race. I love that cute girl.

[@LeighAnnWagor]

When did you realize that Abbie didn't get her morning meds? And yes, the apron does need to be longer.

[@denisedaviau4333]

Who can't not like your videos and abbie

[@aaronbrandenburg2441]

Agreed wholeheartedly five thumbs up

[@kathydutcher2232]

I thought that was funny when Abbie put the Vacuum back in the closet without being told.Abbie did a lot of signing in this video.Abbie knows exactly what she wants.Keep up the good work Abbie.

[@gochanny]

it’s amazing to me how some/most times she can completely understand what Dad or others are asking of her or saying, but other times she can’t decipher it. and also can make noises but not form simple words. Autism is such an interesting thing. almost a phenomenon. i wish i understood it more

[@kimkaye2219]

Also, Abbie looked like Joan Cusak after the beep!

[@sportsfan9040]

Anyone else hit the like button before even viewing awesome vlog, besides me?

[@Thatsillyboymom]

Me. I do it all the time. I love this family

[@annaadovee]

sportsfan90 me

[@manfox149]

Me

[@rachaelallaway5853]

sportsfan90 yep always 😊

[@BethBoots]

Always hit the like button 1st😊 never disliked a vlog on this channel.

[@jacquicoder7160]

Great video, lots of fun with Abbie. I am almost exhausted just from watching her for a few minutes. She is so cute and you are all so very patient with her.

[@christinecunningham1014]

You both are so wonderful in the ways you take care of Abby but how do you manage without having jobs outside of your home?

[@lynnparker4723s]

I’ve never noticed that sound she makes with her mouth before.

[@egg.on.the.internet]

Wow! Abbie's doing awesome with communication! So proud of her

[@jphillis2009]

I love her smile a lot. I understand why it might not be a true smile since it takes a lot of muscles to actually smile. Have a good day.

[@HannahhhhJohnston]

Abbie’s communication is AMAZING! ❤️

[@Brenda-ry8ne]

Did you try different strains and dosages for the thc therapy stuff? Because both of those things can make a huge difference !

[@lisamichelle8499]

You guys made my day. This is like the second or third video of yours that I have seen. I have a daughter with autism and this really warmed my heart to see you guys process things daily and on camera! You Rock! 🤩

[@catloverKD]

I hope your mom is recovering well and feeling okay. Would adjusting Abbie's dose be another option, or does it make more sense to skip a weekend day?

[@ataridc]

that smile at the end LoL

[@boniacuna8168]

Abby is such a sweet young girl. Her smile brightens up my day. You and Priscilla are such amazing awesome parents. You guys keep her healthy and happy. Awsome work you two. Blessings and lots of love to you guys.

[@mslitterbox]

Another comment: Before I retired from New York State caring for the "developmentally disabled", there were times when the doctor would prescribe a "drug holiday" once a week. From my own personal experience, this had no negative effects. I'm 70 yrs old, so please don't ask me to tell you what, if any, other differences I remember. LOL!

[@danielonn2002]

I love your family very much. Abbey is such and inspiration to me!

[@lizpond2782]

***ASA*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Britain is on your side 🇬🇧 😎 it's not que-pon it's coo-pon, nobody says que-pon. and as we invented the language that MUST be correct, right? 🤔😜 By the way, when my husband asks me what I'm watching I say I'm watching "my family" love you guys, you make Abby's life so full, it's a real pleasure to see x

[@justme9076]

I thought it was just us! We constantly adjust medication to balance out mood and communication.

[@notyobitcch]

We love y’all so special gives me hope for Ava’s future

[@kimkaye2219]

Ha! I feel so special for being one of the qponners!

[@PENGUINZZZ1]

Abbie’s face at the end omg 😂😂 i love her

[@kaitlini.7972]

Omg Abbie! She was so good with her communication ❤

[@LeathanL]

LOL. I love the "clicking" stim!

[@tracycardy6424]

Love the sign outside the school. More school need to think like that. Abbie did great signing. And I loved how she put the Hoover away. Love it

[@ammegrewog]

“Don’t talk to me like that” Lololol sleepy Abbie is the cutest! Although she’s cute ALL THE TIME!!!!

[@chantellehartgen8855]

Can I please be Abbie's friend? I love her communication skills and just how much energy she has 💕

[@karenkilpatrick-montgomery9515]

Just curious - could she be confusing the signs for To Go and GO potty because the wording is so similar? What if it was just need potty? I just noticed that it was similar and thought I would throw that out there. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@mariebarrett8774]

Great communicating Abbie.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kathryncheairs9447]

I love how awesome Cillas attitude twards the winner was. She is just awesome! and so is miss abbie!!

[@breanne892]

I loved seeing how communicative abbi was!

[@dawnoneill1773]

I love the sign outside of Abbie's school 😊💜

[@kellieh854]

Hi five for Abbie using a new sign!! Right on girl!!

[@HeatherFly]

Abbie’s ABA therapist is cuuuute! Don’t tell her I said that. 😂

[@ashleyroman4046]

Abby is so adorable 🥰

[@taramunro2067]

Woohoo time for the highlight of my day! Can't tell you how much I look forward to these vlogs, gets me through the school day 😊😊 thank you so much for being so awesome!

[@stephroseblade4336]

I love how much you get excited Cilla, it’s fab and never fails to bring a big cheesy grin to my face. I have a question please, a few times in this vlog, Abbie looked like she was putting her index finger to her mouth as if shushing you guys when you were trying to work out what she was saying. Was she shushing you, because you weren’t getting it; or was it a generalised motion?

[@fatheringautism]

She's signing "eat" or "cereal"

[@stephroseblade4336]

Thank you, I like trying to understand Abbie’s signs