Memories and Getting Our Life Together

[@jgr_lilli_]

Aww Isaiah's little baby bangs were adorable. And Abby is so ridiculously fotogenic, I feel like every angle is her best angle. 😅

[@welshjess_official7929]

I love your videos! Because of you guys my 6 year old severely autistic non verbal son has just started using Go talk now and he’s finally able to communicate with us ☺️ thank you so much for all your help and advice, you are all so inspirational 💖💖💖

[@middleC17]

I'm starting a new business of pet sitting and dog walking. It is very stressful but I don't really fit in to a normal workplace because of my Asperger's, but I work better with people one-on-one and animals help my depression and anxiety. I already had a lot of experience over the years and loved it so decided to branch out on my own!

[@QtdiamonD]

middleC17 you should be very proud of yourself! I think its beautiful that you can do something that helps you and that you enjoy ❤️ from Holland

[@soul7530]

Well done I’m sure you’ll do great :)

[@christinej.4404]

middleC17 You have the best job ever

[@debbiet498]

I just loved seeing those pictures, artwork and memoirs. So lets pull out all the baby pics, of everybody, Maverick too. I kept all my son's artwork and I'm so glad I did because now that he's gone, I have some of it framed. Seeing it brings back wonderful memories of his childhood. That said...don't throw anything like that away. Hugs

[@tammylowe4047]

IT seems like the heavens opened up and down you all fell. The most loving and angelic family who reallllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy helps us all. Thank you for being You! 💚💛💜🖤💙💜💛💚

[@Jaims418]

I was so surprised when my psychiatrist told me the average weight gain on serroqual was 15 lbs. This totally made sense because I was always hungry and gained a lot of weight on it! I was given it to help me sleep but got off of it because it was making me slur and make odd facial movements. I will say getting off of it was horrible. I basically cried for 6 weeks straight even though the Dr tapered me off of it. I’m so happy to see Abby thriving off of it.❤️

[@marciabeasley8506]

Personally I’m So Excited! I feel like I’ve grown with y’all and have experienced so much with your family! I’m So Excited about all the new changes, and know that y’all will blow up once you go full time on KZbin! I’m also so happy for Abbie! I can’t wait for her to say her first few words! It’s crazy how just adjusting medication can help so much. I’m so happy to be on this Journey through life with y’all and wishing nothing but the best for your families very Bright Future!! #masssquad

[@rosdoll]

Priscilla...can you be my sister? LOL You are so positive and upbeat...we all need your outlook on life!

[@chichirinuriko20]

4:58 🎵just keep smiling. Just keep smiling! Smiling! Smiling!🎵

[@cherylboyanowski5452]

I swear that I say Abbie is adorable in every video. Those dimples draw us in. Hope you both are staying strong. Have a great day!

[@jamparker969]

Thank you for talking so openly about medication. We're dealing with considering more medication and it's scary

[@sarahelliott7926]

I am excited to see how these communication devices benefit Abby in everyday life!

[@Tal.Bibliotek]

I am So Excited to see how Gemini program works for Abby. I thought of her every time that I would see the ad for that program!! So glad that you’re giving it a shot and letting us follow along on the progress. So Excited!!! 😆 ❤️

[@pollyannalight6313]

All the best with everything! One thing at a time, one day at a time.

[@misaoce3423]

Maverick is such a pretty and lovely dog! I'm happy that things with Abbie are moving forward, I remember you said in a video that you were in a plateu with her, but I'm sure that a lot of good changes are just around the corner.

[@chontelsullivan3017]

All great news to hear!

[@FrancescaNatEdits]

Abigail is soooo sweet, she looks like a mixture of you guys, it looks like she has her fathers eyes and her mothers face. I just love her so much and seeing these vlogs and videos about her and her family, I don’t know anyone with autism and I don’t have it myself but it’s just interesting to see her daily life and where she struggles and where she succeeds

[@peachy_88]

I'm so excited about Abbies accomplishments and I can't wait to see her future accomplishments! She is just too cute! I love her little dimples 😊

[@angeladolesebrothers3940]

Got a real kick to the chest type of news today. So getting to watch you helps sooth the ache in my chest. Thank you. Love y'all.

[@Diwondermum]

Good news is always exciting!! It must be heartwarming for you both Asa and Priscilla to see such good results. Maybe the new meds work better with her puberty and growing body. Meds are always trial and error and what works for one person may not always work for another. I have experienced this many times and yes it can be super frustrating until you get the right ones. And of course being non verbal just adds difficulty. My best wishes for you all. Big hugs!

[@purplesneakers3343]

I’m glad she’s not on that specific med anymore. I’m sure it has helped some people but in my life it has caused more problems to midnight fridge raids while still asleep and choking while sleep eating, waking up in such a fog a friend realized she was driving the kids to school they were close enough to walk but sure enough she’d been driving them and not remember get Home go back to sleep wake up couple hours later and end up angry with the kids for trashing the house when it was her raiding cabinets. I’ve had first hand experience and omg the hunger pains were insane they were trying it on everything from migraines to insomnia to anxiety it was the new drug of the time. I hope this helps Abbeys belly not always feel so hungry.

[@daysmile12]

Hello everyone. Love you guys. You guys are awesome. Take it easy, and one day at a time. Things will be ok. Stay strong! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mariearmstrong3489]

So happy for all of you that the new medication is showing a positive change.

[@GuidingAutism]

Im so excited she’s getting into the kitchen! I was wondering if she would be joining you in pots pans and Priscilla some day!

[@kwaktak]

My 14yo son was also on Seroquil and was recently weaned off the maximum dose. The weight gain was offset by a growth spurt but was nowhere near the weight he gained on Risperdal. Yay puberty. We switched to Geodon and noticed an increase in his verbal skills as well but it didn’t help with his anxiety and mood swings so we’re moving on to Latuda. Hopefully this one helps but we’re also going to finally do a genetics test to get a clearer picture.

[@Sam-dd7tn]

Neil K I wonder if they weaned her? I sure hope so, because it is hard just to wean off that med. It made me feel like I was going to have a seizures when I weaned. I can't explain it, but it was not fun at all! Also, I has trouble sleeping like Abbie is. Btw, that's awesome his verbal skills improved! I hope your son's change in meds goes well and he can get some relief from his anxiety and mood swings. ✌ 😊

[@kwaktak]

Sam IIRC I remember them saying that they kept her on the lowest dosage possible because they didn’t want to sedate excessively. Also, I believe she had had sleep issues before changing medication. That has been an ongoing issue with my son as well.

[@Destiny082403]

Are you kidding me?? Of course I’m so so so excited!! Great things ahead!! Xo 😘 😍❤️

[@margenek]

Omgoodness...I am excited for you guys....so much good happening..

[@djroot2566]

i paused the video to go see abby and the hair cut, and when i realized it wasn't from you guyes i went and looked for it. "5 Tips For Autism Haircuts | Nonverbal Autism | Fathering Autism" was the title of it. I LOVED THAT HAIR CUT!!!!!

[@fatheringautism]

I don’t know how it got the wrong link. Very strange

[@ReisWorld]

I loved seeing the pictures .

[@amandakimmich]

I love the braids in Abbie's hair 🙆💇 she looks so pretty!💗

[@annettewhitbeck6072]

Of course we're excited too.

[@hyd8523]

Priscilla you never fail to make me smile 😭❤️

[@angeladolesebrothers3940]

Such exciting news. Go Abby, go Abby!!!

[@angelah.5732]

like the way Cilla says im so excited! ....

[@soul7530]

What a lovely vlog :) Loved seeing the pictures.

[@allisonjohnson1805]

Awww... I loved memory lane! Such cute stories and kids!❤️

[@gabrielafarias9582]

Hi guys, I’m from Brazil and I really interested about Abbie’s condition and the studies about it, and it’s really nice for me to see you guys and learn a little more about everything and how to deal with it

[@phillip5696]

You guys are going to make extremely amazing full time youtubers. Im loving Priscilla in the vlog more☺️

[@irenyct]

I love how you guys stay on bed talking to us, it’s so Brazilian!

[@GuerinGrad09]

One of my high school teachers got fed up with a couple boys in particular who wouldn't stop talking and eventually through an eraser at one of them. It was so funny. Many parents would freak out over that, but his parents found it hilarious too. Everyone was laughing besides him. His face had chalk all over it.

[@megan807]

I always had "talks too much" in the comments section on my report cards and I always had straight A's. My parents always said if that's the most criticism I receive, then I'm doing fine. They did always tell me to work on it, but we all know how that goes. I even used to get the eye from my professors in college and one even called me out in a huge class and told me to go ahead and finish and then she would continue. I was talking to my childhood best friend and it was beyond embarrassing. We still laugh about it. We both graduated nursing school wth honors, so I think we made it out just fine. ;) Isaiah has an awesome personality and has the brains to go with it. Talk away buddy!!

[@15yrsandastory]

Well we love ya Asa but not like that! 😂 I know you guys are under the gun right now but it's all going to be worth it! Good returns good and love returns love! You guys are good people with lots of love so keep treading those deep waters! Stay strong. One day at a time! Great to hear Abbie is being so productive on the new meds. What a blessing!

[@janaleonard4702]

Awesome email from Abby's school! wtg girl! Hopeful for the new meds!

[@MackTheDance]

Love your family so much!!❤️

[@rainbowdrops6869]

Your memory trip was interesting. Amazing and making me personally a bit sad how much love you always had for your children. Sad because i still wish I’d had parents like you.And yes, iesiah is handsome as well as Abbie.

[@SuperBamamama]

Your shop was truly overwhelming! If I knew anything about motors I would come and help you, but sadly I do not. I will be praying though, that I am good at!

[@xevsetter1201]

Have you heard of Gene Sight? Its genetic testing to tell what meds will help and what will hurt. I never had it done but have gone thru 10 years of med changes till thorazine and others. So glad Abbie is doing well on geodon!

[@darkbluematter1753]

Xev Setter I had that done. It was really interesting and informative. And the info you get on your liver enzyme phenotypes applies to all kinds of meds and other chemicals like caffeine, so I finally learned why certain stomach and allergy meds and painkillers make me feel so crappy. Also, why I can drink coffee and still go to sleep in an hour. Overall, I highly recommend getting the test.

[@xevsetter1201]

DarkBlue Matter Cool!..I wish it came out 10 years ago but now that you say that I think Ill have it done anyway. Im on the last resort anti-psychic because all the others give me dystonia.

[@kwaktak]

My son has been on so many types of atypical antipsychotics over the last 10 years and are finally having this done. I’m hoping that it leads to finally finding the right medication to help with his anxiety and obsessions.

[@xevsetter1201]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXqZn5ykh6mGfZI Rachael Star describes how it worked for her.

[@lisadennisorourke797]

Great video as father of 9.5 y/o son developmentally cognitively 26-29 months.

[@THMathison]

Let's support the Maass family and get them a drone for their channel!! www.gofundme.com/7k3cva-a-drone-for-the-maass-family Sharing is much appreciated!!

[@kavitadeva]

Hi I'm really glad to hear that the new medication is making a difference for Abbie. I've had to take psych meds at different times in my life and I can tell you that some of them are very very difficult to live with in your system with the side effects and everything, and others can do miracles it's just a strange thing. With Abbie not being able to talk then that leaves it up to you guys to watch and see how the changes are which must be much more difficult. But I'm so excited that she's on a new Med. Asa I looked at your shop and I got overwhelmed completely overwhelmed. Good luck with everything try not to stress out. Thanks for the video see you next time

[@Chelsea__Doll]

Can we please get a T-shirt with Pricilla’s saying?! “I’m so excited!” I LOVE when she says this. 😩😩😆😆😆😆😁😁😁😁😁

[@fatheringautism]

Check out our link in the description. We have one of those shirts available for purchase. 😉

[@awkward567]

#TeamAsCilla

[@janetgrigoratos9318]

I love Abby with short hair

[@BMarie774]

We discovered a few months ago while going through his belongings, that my grandfather had kept all of my mom and aunts report cards. Neither of them even knew that he did that. And on just about all of my mom's report cards from grade school to high school it says "Kirsten has issues with talking", or "Kirsten is too talkative". 😂

[@sonialilly5688]

Woohoo sounds like ye are preparing Abbie and your family for whole new period of yer lives xxx

[@allistair9024]

Young Abbie and Isaiah are so cute. :)

[@staceyruwoldt9158]

Awwww Abbie has always being such a cute girl, love seen pics of her when she was a few years younger 😊😍💗💗💗💗💕💕 Loved her with long hair too, though I appreciate her with ahorter hair as that looks pretty on her too 😊😍😍😍💓💓 OMG!! Isiah was the most adorable little boy ever! Those pics of him when he was small so cute!! 😊😍😍😍😍💓💕💓💕💓 I understand I'm on the spectrum and it's always amazing looking back on my old reports, also love looking at pics when my twin brother and myself were little I love it!!! 😊❤💙💜💛💚

[@lulamae76]

Who are these people not liking these videos/this family! For real whyyyyy!!! 😁

[@anncm9901]

I have bipolar disorder and am on seroquel. I always had what I called seroquel munchies after I took it, just a hugeeeeee appetite that couldn’t be filled until I felt sick. Really hope it’s the case with Abby and she won’t have to go through that anymore x

[@Charitypontius]

Hoping the communication device helps. My daughter has the accent800 with the lamp app on it

[@la0424]

I took Seroquel due to severe anxiety/depression/sleeplessness. It was one of the worst meds ever! It made me feel foggy, and just awful. I couldn’t pinpoint one specific thing that bothered me; it was just this overall feeling of malaise. It was horrific! I was at my mother’s house one day and my brother walked in and said, “You look like sh*t”!!! I said, “ you have no idea how bad I feel”! 😕

[@rainbowdrops6869]

Told ya already in the video with the big news (live chat) that I’m so relieved that Abbie doesn’t have to take Seroquel anymore,it’s hell. You’re in fog half of the day and it’s so challenging to take really part in life. I just have to say that again. I feel happy for Abbie that she’s not upin a fog-mode with constant appetite, I know people who take that neuroleptic and they were not skinny. You saw that they ate much. But they can’t help, it’s really because of that dumb seroquel.I’ve tested so much medications for sleeping issues and also for “depressive “ episodes plus anxiety. If u need personal experience, I would be happy to help. I’ll write you on Facebook how you can contact me. And I must say: I’m not the whole world, i just can tell about MY EXPERIENCE and maybe what I’ve seen on other people who took the medicine. I know every body reacts different. ☺️ if I could help you I’d be more than happy.

[@catietommo]

Abigail looks just like Isaiah in that picture of her w the long hair!

[@NikishaGR]

jealous of the orders! A 60 order will cost me almost $40 in shipping.....but one day 😊

[@amandakimmich]

Nikisha Grant Ridley oh no why so much? Im going to look into placing my first order after this video actually lol because i would like a shirt and a few pairs of sunglasses. Are you outside of the U.S or is that normal? Lol

[@NikishaGR]

an erie greatlake I'm in Ontario Canada. I should get a PO box at the border since I'm like 45min away and it would be cheaper

[@amandakimmich]

Nikisha Grant Ridley Oh ok. Yeah you should if its cheaper than the gas $ lol. Im in Ohio so Im hoping it won't cost as much. Anyhow hello up there in Canada! I went on vacation there for a week about 16 years ago. Boy was it beautiful! It was all tree and rocks and water but it was so gorgeous and peaceful. I live in the city and its never quiet lol.

[@courtascot]

That pic you put up of abbie with long hair she looks just like priscillia.

[@llxmalvadaxll8379]

Yasssss Abby ❤️

[@lollol19802]

I’m about to order a shirt!! Love you guys!

[@cookingkelly1192]

It is crazy how the meds are I am going through the same with my son right now because of his hormones from puperty his hormones have changed his chemistry and he is haveing planned suicidal thaughts but we had a med change and I am praying this works it seems something only works for awhile then something happens my son would be. In big trouble without meds but so far so good I am hopeing Abby's needs work too

[@savannahjbarr]

I have autism and autism Rocks and abby is so cute and adorable

[@Em_F]

What is the news? And/or: can anyone tell me at what point in the live video it’s revealed?

[@THMathison]

Emily Fink the live video revealed that they are doing youtube full time. They reveal about 9 minutes into the video. I started a gofundme page toward a drone is support of this. Any sharing is much appreciated!!! www.gofundme.com/7k3cva-a-drone-for-the-maass-family

[@HeatherFly]

Went to order an Autism shirt... bum bum buummmmm... out of my size. 😭 💓💓💓 hoping I can get one before April! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@BeckEverett]

You should find someone in your area that could scrapbook all those memories. So you can have them for ever. If I was closer I would do it but Australia is a bit to far.

[@nataliemira2073]

Yes this video kina triggered my anxiety lol love you guys I was just overwhelmed for you all lol

[@Saturn.in.Stitches]

I was looking forward to this!

[@Tal.Bibliotek]

Abigail looks so much like Priscilla and they are both beautiful...long hair or short ❤️

[@bfunnygirl21934]

wow! There is a lot to do at the shop! I know you’ll get it done tho. 👍🏻😊

[@melissamcnair]

Oh my I thought that was a pic of you as a kid Priscilla! She looked just like you. My daughter has had hair to her butt since she was 3 and last month on her 15th b'day she decided to chop it ALL off. Like all of it. It's 2 to 3 inches now and I cried several times.it felt like a kick in my gutt! Also I was true on geodon one and it made me hallucinate.which I didn't know was a possible side effect so just fyi.

[@amylukenash4048]

I ordered a shirt from u guys. Can’t wait to get it and advertise your channel. Xoxoxo

[@xokayleemariexo822]

I GOT MY AUTISM SHIRT TODAYYYYYYY

[@MrSeanVideos]

That is the Gemiini video my daughter is doing

[@taralynneethier-southard4735]

Isaiah's report card was very similar to mine. Now, however, I have social anxiety because I was taught to not talk and express myself. I am glad I don't see that in Isaiah.

[@lifeonlowbatteries8153]

The pic of blond Isaiah looks like a mini Asa. Also, I have caught myself using Abbie's "hi" sign here at home. Edit: Oh yeah I also wanted to comment on the seroquel. What you're describing in Abbie's case sounds a lot like what I went through when I started to come off of it. I've been tapering off for many months (for a lot of reasons) and just recently am down to 25mg eod. I may have mentioned this before but my appetite is way less ravenous lately and over the course of the months that I have been tapering off my meds I've lost the 20 lbs I gained when I started it. All in all I'm feeling much better and am excited to be completely off of it!

[@awkward567]

I just happened to pause at 12:45 and I can't stop laughing at Asa's face...

[@bellisperennis42]

Hi Asa! Did you possibly put a link to a wrong video in (at 14:39) for the video of Abbies haircut? (It lead me to the Video "Autism and Getting a Haircut" by "TheAutismBlog". Although I realy enjoyed that video, too, and I didn't know their channel, so I'm fine with that ;-)

[@laurac6556]

Came here to say this too :)

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

Do you have any advise for those of us with Asperger's to keep calm?

[@cookingkelly1192]

Love u all so much

[@sarajedi1237]

Thank you for my shirt orders love them

[@alyssam8550]

hey, is there a way we can buy from your affiliate link and amazon smile at the same time?

[@fatheringautism]

Yep, if you go through our affiliate link to Amazon and purchase you make within 24 hours helps us out regardless if you buy it then, buy something else, log in via Amazon Smile, etc.

[@savannahjbarr]

FatheringAutism i have autism and autism Rocks

[@joanna7538able]

The Link to Abigail's haircut isn't a link to your video. Its a link to another family's video. Can I please get the real link.

[@KittensAreEvil]

I love the sunglasses, I'm going to order some for myself.

[@irisrabassa5010]

Beautiful video love you guys god bless, ♡♡♡♡♡

[@katybelyea2944]

The link in the i is to a different KZbin channel?

[@mannassehbowman8549]

thanks for another great blog. you are an inspiration to me. could you please put your address in a blog as I still haven't been able to find your address. I enjoy your both blogs. take one day at a time and take care of yourself

[@cherylallen3363]

I noticed in the shop there wasn’t any employees. Did you already lay them off?

[@fatheringautism]

No they were already gone for the day.

[@holliebanyard6217]

Hi I Have A Question? It may sound stupid but Is it Mother's Day there on Sunday and if so has Abbie made anything

[@Tintenfischchen]

I haven't had time to watch the livestream yet. Can someone tell me what the big changes are? I feel left out...lol

[@bbsmama1861]

Violet Heroine They revealed that they are closing their shop and becoming full-time youtubers 😁

[@Tintenfischchen]

Thank you :)

[@Haileyqueryy]

When you guys get fanmail can you unbox some in your videos😄👍🏻

[@jaytotheell]

we don't have that Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix here!!

[@kwaktak]

Sorry to hear you’re closing the shop. I understand it’s because of zoning but as you say the business is also thriving. Since you don’t own the building couldn’t you just move to another building in another area?

[@fatheringautism]

There just isn’t much available for buildings in our area. If we did find one we’d be facing the same issue as well.

[@prosophobic]

Have you considered taking a break from antipsychotics altogether for a while?