Just TALK

[@jolenewalles6536]

Thank you for being on here. I have an autistic grandson. I woke hard with him. He is non verbal. We work trying to teach him to communicate. He only styms with an iPad. I love seeing her because I know my grandson is not alone.

[@Crystalsgarden]

My sister is considered non verbal but her caregivers usually say non speaking. Because she has a specific sound for yes and another sound for no. But if you don't know her you wouldn't know if she is saying yes or no. So they usually say she is non speaking. And the term you were looking for is expressive communication.

[@leofromthefire]

That time she said "O.K" when doing dishes 😊

[@camarojai6832]

I was about to say the same thing…..it was SO CLEAR

[@tracyfinch918]

It’s rare for Abbie to actually say any words. The few random words she does say are so precious! ❤😊

[@tracyfinch918]

❤😊💯

[@tracyfinch918]

I’m following a little girl named Sawyer who has Sanfilippo Syndrome(childhood dementia)who is non-verbal due to the disease. She has a way cool talking device that she uses to communicate using only her eyes! ❤Her little brother has autism.

[@carolynwhitney5268]

I remember!

[@wildtaz32]

Asa, you and Cilla have done a fabulous job raising Abby. She may not be able to speak. But that young lady communicates better than most adults. And that's why I love watching. ❤

[@littlelorib7980]

Absolutely 💯❤we come back because we're interested in her days 😊

[@hl3818]

That's why I've been watching Abbie and her Family vlogs for the last 6 years .. .😊😊😊😊😊😊.

[@mum78964]

Definitely agree with this comment they are doing an amazing job raising such a wonderful young lady 😊

[@teresawalters1070]

Absolutely 💯

[@felicitycarter8120]

Well said. ❤

[@AuraDawn_Health]

My 9 year old just got officially diagnosed asd 3. He's nonverbal also. Yeah, just make 'em talk 😆. People....Bless their hearts.

[@JoAnn-g8c]

Thank our Lord Abbie was born in this time frame. She is able to express her needs in a way that is understood. She can do so much and get the help she needs.

[@travelinghomeschool]

My daughter is very much like Abbie. We call her a "limited speaker" instead of non-verbal now.

[@mylamberfeeties875]

I get SO EXCITED for videos like this, it helps me so much with communication with our 13 year old non verbal teen. I learn best thru examples ❤ gives me extra ways to try new things. I had not thought of mimicking nor has any of his teachers suggest it to us. This I am going to try ❤

[@kibibijoseph5]

I’m an RBT and I learned so much from your explanation so thank you! You’re doing an AMAZING job as her father !!

[@tracyfinch918]

She’s like, stop it, Dad😊when she pushes you ❤away from her! 😂

[@AngelaOsborn-r3e]

She talks in her way. You don’t always have to speak the way everyone else does. You are fantastic because you understand her language and expect her to “talk” to you. I love watching your relationship. I think she thought it was hilarious that you were asking to speak with sound! She was like “ that’s crazy talk, dad”. 😊

[@nanou7314]

The word you were looking for is proprioceptive, it's the awareness we have of where the parts of us are in the surrounding environment. For example our feet on the ground, our legs moving in the air or in the water, etc. It probably helps Abbie to have some sensory input of where she is by leaning against things, like in her corner of the pool. Very hard to point the fingers at the exact body part spot though 🙂 Also, it's receptive and/or expressive communication. Love her new swimsuit, it's so grown up. Thanks for the video on language, even after following you all this time, it's always interesting and there's something to learn as Abbie's experience is so specific to her. (but then parts of that experience can help me as an educator with other young people).

[@fatheringautism]

Yep! That’s the one

[@CherieDee]

Abby is such a great kid! Verbal talking is not necessary. She is able to communicate and makes herself understood. I have heard her say 'NO' several times. Maybe try to teach her to use her device to call for mom or dad. She could hit mom and mom shows up asking what do you need

[@venal80]

Just wanted to drop you a note to say your family is amazing! Thank you for sharing your lives with us!

[@MadeaNH]

I think the word you were looking for for “outgoing” communication is expressive language. Also, knowing where your body is in space and how it functions are proprioception and kinestetic senses.

[@tracyfinch918]

I love your spaceman suit, Isaiah!! It’s hilarious!!😂❤Definitely get a Stitch stuffie for the back pocket!! It’ll compliment the suit! 😊

[@DD-pt9qw]

Asa thank you for explaining Abbie’s hand stim towards the end of the video. I see her do it very often and wanted to know if she does it as a stim for a specific reason or anything. Now I know why she does it so thank you for this whole video.

[@tracyweekley5577]

Isaiah definitely has Asa's sense of humor! 😂😊

[@lorisullivan327]

He is equally as hilarious 😆

[@kellyrosenthal2821]

I thought of it like this. Abbies actions and sounds, is Her way of verbal communication. ❤😊

[@HoneysuckleRose]

I loved Abby's excitement when you said her brother was home. Watching her run through the house looking for him and then finally going outside and seeing him was adorable. I was hoping she would run and hug him but she did the best she could to show him how happy she was.

[@ddinottia39]

My sweet girl! Love you Abbie ♥️! I need your prayers my friends. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer couple weeks ago after my heart attack last month. Ive to have a big surgery to get rid of the tumor some of the pancreas a lil of the small intestine and the bile duct from where i had the gallbladder removed yrs ago.

[@loriheid4018]

Prayers

[@bowiegirl5662]

Prayers for you❤

[@LeslieJeanneJohnson]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@felicitycarter8120]

Sending love and prayers 😊

[@Momabearto4]

I feel like this was a day in MY life video! My son, named Asa, communicates much like Abby. He has some vocalizations, some signs and some words he’ll choose on his ACC device. He also needs that deep pressure touch. The problem we are old!!! He’s killing us with his tackles and “loves”. 😂

[@ellykaye6633]

Who doesn’t love Isaiah?! What an amazing, loving, fun, respectful, and responsible young man!

[@saralock3053]

I’ve always said she would make an awesome wrestler. My boys were state wrestlers and I think she would love it. My boys had several special needs kids. Some severely disabled. It was great to see the kids accept them as real members of their teams. All the typical kids were amazing with the kids

[@tracyfinch918]

That’s really cool and sweet!

[@chronicallyme2657]

Proprioception (other one with interioception), expressive language and receptive language 😊

[@TippysTieDyes]

Proprioceptive - the body’s sense of awareness. I’m autistic with two autistic daughters (12 & 5). Our 5 year old is non speaking though she’s hypervocal. We all have terrible proprioception. Run into walls, stub our toes, hit our hands in doorways, head hits things when we bend over.

[@critterkid12]

yeah, my son can talk. He can say words he can’ say sentences, but he does not have functional communication. He does use his AAC device, but we haven’t got all of his people on his support team to commit to doing that which is hard and he’s been having a lot of self injury behavior and it’s due to lack of communication and frustration and it’s hard when they have things they want to say, but can’t communicate them

[@escott696]

His support team are there to support HIM get them on board with his communication requirements. Go to management if you have to, unless they are his speech therapist they don't get to decide.

[@critterkid12]

Yeah, the one that doesn’t want to do. It is his slp in person, but his school slp does and his state support people do but for some reason this one slp doesn’t know a lot about AAC so I’m in the process of finding out another slp.

[@pinky-xt1mc]

"Thank you for sharing, Miss Abby. Enjoy your evening and sweet dreams, Mama." 💜🙏👋👍

[@411NOW]

THANK YOU so much for making this video.

[@nikkimansell2760]

13:30 I think the word you were looking for is proprioception when you said about the ability to know where body parts are without seeing them. Apologies if I have the wrong word, I just know this in relation to my own condition, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I love your videos, and also seeing how you explain the different challenges that Abbie faces with everyday tasks - people don’t understand just how difficult it is to do certain things when you have disabilities… Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us 🥰

[@trulsa72]

Fellow EDS:er here. Hi! 👋

[@shellydaybutch2230]

She’s tired….look at her little hands.

[@sarahhastings1486]

The term you're thinking of is called proprioception. It basically is knowing where your body is in space. A neurotypical person with no health issues should be ableto close their eyes and touch their ears or their elbows but for some neurodivergent people or other medical issues can have a lot of difficulty with proprioception

[@jaytotheell]

have you seen those videos where the babies are freaking out on that moving cactus that imitates whatever sound they make? i wonder if Abbie would react to that!

[@ABECEBSC]

That no and yes thing is so interesting! The 1 year old I nanny definitely started shaking his head no before yes and when he did start with yes it was the most aggressive head nod ever lol

[@blumberg1982]

That space suit though!!! 😂😂

[@fatheringautism]

It’s ridiculous but awesome! Lol

[@niasha7317]

Watching on the replay, abby is beautiful young lady. I love her progression, you can see she's trying and that's why i like her 😊., in my view, she doesn't need to speak - all that's needed is for her love ones and, ... well society at large to understand her. Why do individuals have to conform into the world around them, instead of them trying to meet our needs?, ab is a very special person, and everyone around her needs to see that.

[@cazb7806]

Wonderful video. Blessings.

[@Lalunabreeze]

I wonder if it’s frustrating for her. It seems she able to do everything, able to make people understand her and understands what’s said to her.

[@LewindVargas100]

Well I Did Talked For The First Time 22 Years Ago, When I Was 3 So I Talked A Little Bit Late But I Have The Best Control For My Own Self Since 2002 Before Your Daugther Abigial Was Born But That's Recongnizeable Again Why Your Daugther Can't Talk That's Too Bad Though!

[@daniellsdumb]

12:21 I also do that, I can’t nod my head yes but I also can barely say no moving my head either which is strange

[@pinky-xt1mc]

Hello, Miss Abbie and family. Happy Sunday! ❤️👋

[@junegroves7295]

Both of my kids are verbal but have Executive functioning issues! Ab is learning so much! She has come so far!🥰🥰 Have a great Sunday everyone!!💚💚

[@andreacarlile-thompson2511]

What does Executive functioning issues mean, please?

[@junegroves7295]

It's mental skills that deal with working memory, flexible thinking, and self control.

[@MemawSue]

I think Abbie comunicates very well and she definitely knows what you are saying 😀 She walked all the way out there to see Isaiah and then stood by the tree until he saw her 😂😂 that was so cute 🥰. That space suit 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious 🤣 and Nala whining about Isaiah leaving now thats communication 😂 🥰🥰

[@Booksnsourdough]

I have autistic kiddos. And it bugs me when people don't understand what they mean by non verbal. So part of the diagnostic criteria is non verbal communication which is body language, nothing to do with voice. It's all about gestures.. like waving, eye contact etc. If they have enough of it or not etc.

[@anitaireland4306]

Babies seems to have more confidence, personally I think she is doing a great job.❤❤❤

[@dandeliondreamer3365]

I always wonder what Abbie is thinking when everyone is trying to make her talk. Love Isaiah’s space suit 😂

[@kellybryson7754]

The spaceman walk was a riot!

[@caitlin9150]

Has Abbie ever requested a specific item or thing to do she really only did at JSA?

[@marilyndekker1541]

No, abbys brain is so busy it doesn't have time to concentrate on talking. Besides thankful in this era, she has other means to communicate with us.

[@Colorista_1]

I’m trying to learn more about autism. Is that what happens in all Autistic individuals? Both verbal and nonverbal? Is there a limit to how much they learn because their brain is processing everything that most of us tune out? I have so many questions.

[@kathleenmunoz4465]

So there is a disconnect between her brain and mouth?

[@kaija-liisalaakso8266]

It must be so because she can make all sounds but still she can't speak.

[@amerie1987]

I wonder if you have seen improvements in Abbie, or reach tangible goals in regards to the speech pathologist. And if Abbie's communication has developed over the years?

[@ddinottia39]

I've been watching them for a long time and I've seen a big development in her communication skills.

[@escott696]

The use of her iPad develops year on year as they add new buttons. She also learns new modified signs. Recently "wrestle" and "magazine".

[@amerie1987]

@@escott696 I meant the tangible goals with the speech pathologist. She does the oral exercises with Abbie, that works towards oral awareness. I wonder if they have a goal they are working towards. It is a rather technical question.

[@DyanLinleyMoore]

Propio reception 🤗 that's the body movement. I can be so unaware of my body that pain is delayed after cutting or hurting my toe from kicking. Includes intro reception. I'm unaware of my body movements. Neurons in the brain problem. I'm a psychology nerd. I'm clumsy even after dancing for no early two decades. It's so frustrating for us Autistics. 🤗

[@amandaalcock7732]

Now i’m curious, was there troubles with latching as a baby or choking when she started on solid foods? I guess my question is, did she have to learn those muscles movements as well?

[@mousexpbjrr]

If Abby is anything like me, it's hard to repeat things on command, it's like I can't do it at all.

[@lorettafederico421]

I’m surprised that wall is not sending cilla over the top

[@callabeth258]

The word you were looking for Asa is proprioception, im hyper mobile especially in my shoulders and so if my arms are raised above my head i have a lack of proprioception because they can go way back behind my head way further than they’re used to.

[@beckybecker4220]

She talks quite a bit, no one understands her. She also demands attention to be able to communicate.

[@taralynneethier-southard4735]

She needs a/would be cute to have "thank you for watching" on her IPad

[@bellsbeauty]

My son is 2 and recently diagnosed. He's been in speech for a year due to feeding issues but has significant language delays. We currently use a combo of modified sign, picture cards, and his limited words. I would like to introduce him to an aac device so he can communicate with relatives/care givers eaiser. Do you know of any Android apps?

[@Lalunabreeze]

So, she does have a voice. This is all new to me. I do know a girl that has 2 kids. One is autistic. I don’t think he talks. What do the Doctors say? Do they know why one is autistic? I’m still laughing about the tubing down the river.

[@tracyfinch918]

Hi there, Nala! ❤

[@MYEphone]

16:06 lol I have no idea how Isaiah stays single! He’s hilarious!!

[@janicemichaloski5292]

Isaiah needs the 3 aliens from toy story to put in his space suit 😊

[@CharlieWarman]

my sister real luvs watching abby she luvs her

[@AvaGauthier-hn6yo]

Asa could you explain what you said in the video where you said the sound is related to the conversation but it’s not an actual word? I’m confused and I’m sure others are too I’m not trying to be rude. I’m just confused

[@ayoomiax]

Just curious, was Abigail labeled as intellectually disabled throughout her life?

[@schappaughn]

Can she point to the sound on a board.

[@angiemangin1032]

LOVE her freckles!!!

[@caitlin9150]

Asa, Pricilla I swear on a couple times I felt like she turned around and almost said "What"!

[@funduedplays6952]

I compeltly understand i nanny for 2 kids that have a very limited vocabulary and i call them non verbal becuse when im explaining it its just easier but they technicly have a very small amount of words

[@Grammaof8]

Have you ever tried or thought of where they type to communicate. I know that would be a tremendous undertaking. Just wondered it that had ever crossed you path.

[@srl1978]

There is a documentary on KZbin called Spellers that demonstrates using letterboards or typing to communicate....takes lots if training and practice but it is amazing to see.

[@schappaughn]

It seems like she was trying to change the subject?

[@holaholahola473]

I'm curious if it ever "confuses" Abbie when you're vlogging? It's clear it doesn't bother her but I'm wondering if she's ever wondering why you have this camera on?

[@amerie1987]

I don't think she conceptually understands what the camera is for, but I have seen her express annoyance in general meaning her parents would know if she is bothered or not.

[@ddinottia39]

She doesn't understand the reason for the camera, but I've seen where she doesn't want be seen on camera and pushes it away or go hang out some place else.

[@escott696]

She often watches the vlogs but not sure if she associates the camera with them

[@amerie1987]

@@ddinottia39 Yes plenty of times. Or signs all done. Meaning bye everyone, me time.

[@Self_love70]

😂 I thought the eggs were cookie dough bites 😂

[@ddinottia39]

😂😂😂😂

[@shelleyonthego]

Me too at first. Lol

[@hamiperry5188]

So did i

[@sheric4593]

Sweet vid. I understand how Ab works. She’s in or she’s out! All autism is not understandable, but it is per person. And if you understand some , you can relatively understand most! I hate all vs

[@Self_love70]

I love your family ❤ My cat is identical to yours. Her name is Lillah 😊

[@Jaime2830]

My son is considered non verbal but yet he does speak. He has certain words and has echolalia. When you ask him a question, he will just repeat you. He is hard to understand but as his mom, I know what he is saying. (for the most part lol)

[@ElizabethHernandez-hw6zu]

I love when she does ittsy bittsy along with fush bubbles ❤❤❤

[@SarahMay-c3m]

That Space Suit 🚀

[@beckyhines3814]

The hotest part of the day is between 10a.m.- 2p.m.. Also Wrestling is now a sport in the Olympics this year.

[@franny4147yoursandmysecrets]

What are those people talking about? Abby just doesn't talk the same way most people do! But I'm sure you can understand Abby just like her brother! Just because Abby doesn't communicate the same as most people doesn't mean she doesn't talk!❤

[@margaretmchugh5912]

Does she still go to speech with Ms Jill?

[@ValBurgess-th5dk]

Abbie is here own person!! And that's cool!! 🥰😊

[@Self_love70]

Yah know what’s sad is I went to Barnes and Noble to get some education on autism for my ABA technician interview on Tuesday and they had nothing available 😢

[@Khoffma2]

The library usually has a lot of resources and its free!

[@carynjohnson525]

You guys have done amazing. You know how Abbie works so ignore those rude comments like you do.

[@kathrynbroome5966]

i watches every day love watching Abbie but her brother i chuckles when he was in the space suit it was so funn kathy uk x

[@amandafraielli9688]

Abby has come such a long way because of you both! So people need to stop with the why don't yous. I'm pretty sure you have this handled.

[@vivianjohnson6443]

You ALL are the best !! ❤😊

[@jessicaoppegaard2244]

She does communicate with body language

[@kellybryson7754]

Can you explain the deep sensory pressure seeking?

[@lisatracy2914]

I love Abby’s excitement for her brother and the Space Suit is epic! When does Addy go to camp?

[@icy8042]

Abby & I have things in common. Autism & we dont like to wear socks or shoes 🤣

[@jasonmartinson7758]

I can tell what she says just by her sounds It would be nice if she ever did speak I have on occasion heard the word NO but not very often

[@Tiff-cz4fm]

Question…do you know when she don’t understand what you’re saying? If so how do you know?

[@dikoehler4255]

Abbie sneaking in the yard just watching Isiah cracked me up. ❤

[@JenniferHolmes-d7l]

🤦‍♀️. They don’t get it. Our kids don’t speak because many of them struggle with imitation and modeling. Charlotte can’t imitate actions, let alone words. For example: In feeding therapy, if we stick out our tongues (me, SLP, OT), Char struggles to understand what we want in order to reproduce it. But she will be in the supermarket sticking her tiny tongue out and clapping about it.

[@schappaughn]

Shes telling you she can point?

[@charlottezipkey9217]

So if someone was trying to have a conversation with me I would think it was totally rude to not give them my attention or start trying to wrestle or just walk away in the middle of a conversation. Do they work on what is acceptable during a conversation because that's also learned?

[@andreacarlile-thompson2511]

Abby is not neurotypical, she clearly has special needs, so her actions are different to the average person. She doesn’t understand social edict, please do some research on how people on the Autism Spectrum are, before making uninformed comments

[@lorikelley5180]

Curious if you have ever taken abbi to a chiropractor? The way she holds her neck is going to cause her problems later in life.

[@joanphillips7153]

They need to leave her alone love you miss Abby love you

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

Who?

[@Kcnbs4ever1]

Who needs to leave her alone they are literally just speaking to her

[@tracyfinch918]

⁠@@Cheyenne-vi6fiTrolls on Facebook and KZbin 😢, not her family

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

No they don’t,, as her parents.