Leaving Our ABA Therapist

[@DancertheRose]

Thanks for staying with those women even though you were also uncomfortable. Honestly made me think way more highly of both yall and i already thought highly because of your relationship with Abby. You guys are amazing.

[@kathyanderson1509]

Ty Maass men

[@abolton5458]

I'm so glad u talked about being aware of surroundings and looking out for others. So very important!!

[@MITTA__34]

The creep was scouting plain and simple. Thank you for making sure those girls were safe.

[@dianeolson8449]

We were hiking and passed a man who was obviously getting overheated. We offered water but he declined. We finished the hike and sat and waited until he came out safely before leaving. Anybody can need looking out for!

[@Daisy-Girl0021]

Respect!!! Thank you for looking out for other individuals who have no idea the possible situation that you're aware of!! 🌟

[@mariebarrett8774]

Fair play to you both for staying around to ensure the ladies were safe...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@briannawendell7543]

I totally agree with your conversation regarding keeping small people and ladies safe. Thank you for being such upstanding men

[@rebekahearly1144]

Aw! Glad you will still be able to see Brandy in the community from time to time. All the best with the transition to a new provider!

[@ddinottia39]

Asa and Isaiah thanks for looking out for those young ladies on your hike. Great guys! Sad day for it being Brandy last day, but at least she lives in your hood. ❤

[@candicejack5809]

Wisdom!!! Thats what you have Asa. Better safe than sorry. I tell my kids this stuff all the time. Thanks for keeping an eye on somebody's daughters. 😊😊😊❤❤

[@hollypierce3076]

I really appreciate that you two stayed to make sure those girls were safe! I taught my boys that as well and now we're teaching my grandsons this.

[@lyndagray6720]

Im sure that last session is tugging on Brandy's heart too. I was not a therapist but I drove school bus for 23 years and over those years I drove quite a few students from the age of 4to 18 or 19. Watching them grow and learn put a smile on my face but watching them leave the bus for the last time brought many tears to my eyes. Thank you again for sharing your lives with us

[@carolarnold5284]

Thanks for the heads up for hikers, bikers, etc. Always be alert

[@hannahkennis3590]

Thank you for looking out for those women. The world needs more men like you two!

[@codyfuller8067]

That’s super nice they get to keep in touch with the therapist brandy

[@dianehall9394]

Absolutely Great Advice Guys!!! Thank you for putting that out there the world is a very crazy place these days no doubt! Y'all are awesome 💖🙏💖

[@susanmiller7935]

I know women should be able to come and go as they wish. But unfortunately it’s not safe. I always taught my daughter to be aware of her surroundings. Even when walking through a store parking lot in broad daylight. Just so scary. So nice of you to stay and make sure those ladies were safe.😊

[@fatheringautism]

Everyone should. Men are victims of violent crimes at a higher rate than women just slightly. You should never have to feel like a victim or a target.

[@starlisswhitmyer508]

You’re so brave you are so brave you did the absolute right things stand with those young ladies they don’t know how lucky they were. You guys are great man at heart. Thank you, Lord, for men like this we need more.

[@junegroves7295]

Even with the way the world it is today, people are still far too trusting! That's crazy! Ladies, don't go out alone, it's not safe anymore. That's so crazy! No more Brandy!!😳 Wow! I'm glad you all live close to her though! I hope you had a great father son time!🥰🥰 Have a great Friday everyone!!🧡🧡

[@MemawSue]

Wow last session after 10 yrs with Brandi what a bitter sweet moment 😊 I'm so glad to hear y'all will still see her around alot 🥰 Definitely glad to see y'all so aware of what's going on around others you can never be too safe in this world we live in Thank you Asa and Isaiah 🥰🤩

[@seralele]

Thank you both for staying for those women! I would go to the police station and let them know what you know about the man, you never know if crimes have previously occurred and you have helpful descriptions to give!! He could also just be a weird guy BUT better safe than sorry

[@pamelabrett1]

Thank you for sticking around for the safety of the young women. It’s always better in numbers

[@michelealoia1320]

I am an older woman and tell all of the girls in my life to tell their friends if they're ever in a weird situation and they see me somewhere just say mom come on up and give me a hug

[@Jitmommy33]

Thank you guys!

[@jaimelynn8576]

Thank you so much for looking out for them! I had a guy friend who insisted on walking my friend and I to my car one night after watching him perform at a bar. We kept telling him we would be fine but he insisted anyway. We found out on the news the next day that the very same night and area I was parked in, two girls were apparently mugged and had their car stolen. I was so thankful for him because that could have been us!

[@jamiekavanagh7987]

So kind that you looked out for those people 👍

[@ellykaye6633]

Thank you for speaking up about being aware of your surroundings! I’m thankful that you stayed to make sure those women were safe! ❤️❤️

[@dianeboudrias7954]

I'm glad that you guys were there for those women , when I was 12 I was pulled in a car by a stranger I don't remember how I got away but luckily I did because when I told my father he called the police. The officer that spoke to my father told my dad that the guy was a murderer.

[@cherylleggins6600]

Thanks for being the awesome men that you all are.

[@ieltjee]

My mom always thought me to be "on the phone" whenever I am alone and don't feel safe and just talk.. she explained that people with bad intentions don't kidnapping when they think someone else is already hearing it. Now I am an adult I still fakecall whenever I feel unsafe.

[@cazb7806]

Sad day especially after 10yrs but so happy you will all still see Brandy out and about. The fact that you and Isaiah both felt uncomfortable about the guy says a lot, well done for looking out for the ladies safety. Nothing may have happened but in this day and age you never can be certain. Blessings.

[@beckyklepper315]

Thank you for staying with those women. Your gut told you that there was danger. You made sure to be a protective barrier for possible evil intentions. So glad to see Abby is getting to do a voc rehab program, but her ABA/RBT being with her for 10 years is such a huge gift! Sending love from Texas

[@kirstymd5878]

Already knew you both were true gentleman and wonderful men but that just shows, thank you for caring for the women on there own. You just never know with some people in the world. Such a protective father and brother ❤

[@mariesullivan9154]

Thank you both for being such gentlemen. My daughter and i talk about what a scary world it is for us women all the time. We also say men dont understand that but by golly yall got it!! Thank your mommas Jessica and Cilla for raising 2 amazing men who know how to treat women. Great job guys!!

[@denisellamas2955]

I always enjoy watching your videos thank you so much

[@suegoulding1341]

You've bought Isaiah up beautifully... what a credit he is to you and Priscilla. Thanks for caring about other people.

[@kathleenfleming7519]

Thank you Asa and Isaiah for watching out for those young ladies. Asa, You are showing Isaiah by example what it is to be a protective person-- even if it wasn't a member of your own family. A simple kindness goes a long way.

[@dandeliondreamer3365]

Thanks for keeping an eye out for those young ladies! We will miss Brandy!❤

[@suger12323]

As an RBT and before that a para educator, setting my kids free is always emotional. Saying goodbye even when they are moving on to do amazing things is so hard. I cry still just thinking about my past goodbyes.

[@unapologeticallyme1115]

You’re gut will NEVER fail you. I’m so glad you stayed.

[@homeblessedhome]

Wow that was so nice of you and your son for staying around for those girls.

[@roxanamcglinchey6613]

Thankyou both for being so alert and caring for the females out walking. This world is a dangerous place. I respect you both even more now if that is possible. This world needs more males like you both. ❤❤ So sad Brandy is leaving, however, like you said Asa, Abbie will see her out and about many times. 😊

[@Fix.family.]

Always be aware of your surroundings that’s for sure my son is ALWAYS by my side when we are out in public and my husband walks off.. he’s been raised to protect women especially.. thank you for staying and making sure they were ok!!!! I whole heartedly believe you kept something bad from happening

[@hayleyar83]

There needs to be more people like you guys in the world! I feel the world has become very selfish. I love you all and the vibe you bring. ❤

[@janicemichaloski5292]

Thanks for staying and keeping eye out for those women ❤❤

[@janaleonard4702]

Wow i am weeping a little….😢 10 years with Brandi! I have learned so much too .

[@feelinfree9]

Loved this video for so many different reasons!

[@BeingMrsFrasure]

Aw I've missed seeing Brandy! So sad, she's been a big part of this journey and I've always enjoyed seeing her in the vlogs. Thank you for staying with those women. Even if they didn't know you stayed for them, as a woman, I know they'd appreciate it.

[@CCZZ.B]

When I was a little bit younger in my early 20s to mid 20s I used to walk home from my work to my home. It was about a 30 minute walk. It was down a bike path pretty much straight from my house to my work. Sometimes I do it in the evenings but I would always make sure I had someone on the phone with me and I have my headphones in but I have one ear completely exposed so I could hear everything going around me and I was cautiously looking and I stayed on the phone with one of my guy, friends or one of my brothers, my parents until I stepped through my door in my house or the door to get into work, and I was always aware of my surroundings always paying attention turning around periodically just to make sure the worst encounters I personally had was a couple coyotes crossed my path, but I gave them their distance. I started talking a bit louder the person, and they just walked away, mind their own business.

[@chelle19800328]

Yall are awesome people!

[@cherylduvall4714]

I worked 10 years, ABA with a young man. It’s hard to leave them. Still meet him for lunches once in awhile.

[@ginnger212]

My son's sister just had a young lady friend killed while jogging by herself in Arizona. I agree. Safety in numbers. She was attacked from behind. Think safety people. Stay safe and look out for each other.

[@festussmom6364]

Awe…I will miss seeing Brandy. ❤️ Isaiah, you are crazy for doing that trail on a One wheel! 💋🧚🏻‍♀️❤️🇺🇸

[@subscriber8881]

Oh man, I second that thought about not leaving another person, regardless of gender. I was out camping with a bunch of people that I didn't know ( I was invited by two of them that were my friends so they weren't all strangers) but one of the people I didn't know was a bit of a big, rough guy and he was pretty plastered and he's also an insomniac so no one could stay up past him so we could avoid him a bit. One of my friends stayed up as me and the plastered guy were the two left (I have trouble sleeping too). He didn't even tell me he was doing that, just waited it out, stayed close to make sure I was going to be okay since we both weren't too sure about the guy. I called it a night eventually and by morning on the ride home with my friends, he let me know about what he was thinking and I was so dang grateful

[@lmvicente1]

I love how Abbie has such a great VILLAGE💖

[@shirlynnj5383]

Asa, I tell my daughter that ALL THE TIME! She is 20 yo, tiny and it scares me to death when she is anywhere alone. I don't impose a lot of rules on her but I have enforced when you are walking from A to B NO HEADPHONES or EARBUDS PERIOD!! Stay aware!! Thank you for sticking around and making sure those young women were safe!

[@caitlin9150]

Thank You for staying with those women. Im glad if you got that sense Asa you acted the best way possible

[@JeannieLanier-fe3sw]

I am sure it was so difficult saying goodbye to Miss Brandy. She has been part of the vlogs evert since I have been subscribed to your channel. Hats off to you Asa for looking out for those women and for being such a great example to others.

[@rbriseno8756]

Glad you listened to your gut, Asa-- so many of us don't. That dude was bad news. My family thinks I'm overly cautious because when I go walking by myself I take my Birdie (loud obnoxious alarm), mace, and a titanium pen should I need to poke out someone's eye. I also make sure my husband mentally registers what clothes/shoes/hat I'm wearing. And if my husband is at work, I'll text my brother that I'm leaving for a walk. Crime time is any time-- no matter where you live! Let's all watch out for one another.

[@christineballart2334]

Thanks for staying around for those two ladies. If you hadn’t, who knows what would have happened. Some people are just creepy!

[@Ladybug1821]

I love going walking but I never go alone I always have my dog or another person with me. Most of the time both. If it is just me and my dog, my parents know where I am and I will have my music on speaker. No headphones!!! But yes everyone should look out for everyone regardless of gender. Thank you guys!

[@Martzee]

As a mom thank you for staying to be sure those young ladies were safe! Unfortunately that’s our reality 😢

[@laramaaike3050]

Thank you for staying. Maybe he did not have bad intentions, but was just strange. It doesn't matter, bc if he was bad, you 2 did the right thing 🤗

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

Wow you can be polite, no that dude definitely had some intentions. If he didn’t he wouldn’t be driving around in a circle and yeah I’ve been close to one of those people

[@Emma-um4cr]

I totally agree about the man and the young lady’s, sometimes you just get that vibe and that was so nice of you both to stick around . Trust your instincts

[@codyfuller8067]

Brandy is amazing

[@JoeyC.Kelley]

I was in a similar uncomfortable situation at a KFC restaurant just yesterday. Some guy from the streets walked in asking for an exchange for some money that he had and was there for a few minutes acting all strange and everything. And because I am a woman, and a woman with autism, he looked threatening to me, but fortunately he didn't know I was there and he eventually left the store and ran off. He may have been homeless, I don't know, but it really scared me.

[@littlelorib7980]

I love that you guys stayed with them ladies ,it's very important for ladies to have a buddie ,all women

[@linnsoltwedel]

I am so jealous! You have so much candy in the US! I sometimes need to buy an extra suitcase for my candy when I travel to the US.

[@jennifercullison]

I'm glad you listened to your gut...its rarely wrong..mine had saved me more than once

[@mcantley4317]

That tower looks like the one from the movie where the crawdads sing.

[@alwayswatching.5923]

That was so interesting! @0:35 Abbie leaned over and intentionally made eye contact with the person beside her! I've never really noticed her do anything similar to that before. My apologies if that's not a new thing. It just looked interesting. Anyways, I hope everyone is having a great summer!

[@kerahbearah]

Yes stay with people especially if you feel uncomfortable with someone who could cause trouble. On days when I close up for work I wait until everyone is starting to drive off before I go to leave. Never know if someone is going to have car trouble or human trouble if you leave. I always walk with headphones in but not turned up loud that I can’t hear around me. I typically walk in open areas so people can see me and if I need to run for help I can.

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

Maybe from now only walk with one headphones, then you can still hear someone behind you

[@kerahbearah]

@@Cheyenne-vi6fi I haven’t walked outside lately because it’s 90-100°+ here in Texas. But I can walk indoor where I can lock the door behind me. When I did walk outside I could hear behind me.

[@Cheyenne-vi6fi]

@@kerahbearah No I’m saying when you do, only wear one headphones because with two headphones anyone can come and attack you. Even if you think you can hear them.

[@rosemaryshulman7503]

Would you mind talking about the vocational program? Is it funded through APD, school district or other source? Is it a full day program or partial day? Is it community based? Will you still be doing sone home schooling? Thank you

[@Preciouspiecesbyleslie]

Thank you for looking out for those girls you may not know it but it probably meant the world to them

[@lindawarren7368]

Yes be a wear and pay attention. Don't make yourself a target. Great advice

[@roshondabowens9809]

Hi abbie and family what y'all plans for this weekend,hope y'all are having wonderful friday and stay safe out there ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@Laurenjersey50]

Hi Happy Friday love that how well Abbie doing it is sad that you are moving on with life n getting something new hope all works out for you guys 💪🏼🙏🏼💙❤️

[@mariacolon901]

Hello beautiful Maass family ❤️😘

[@carleennewman7191]

Best of luck miss brandy.

[@pooh123ron]

Brandy we sure will miss seeing you work with Abbie. I am glad you will still hand out when you have time with Abbie. Ice Cream trip sounds like fun. Wow working 10 years is a long time. Thanks for all you do for children.

[@SSTANDLEY3557]

I really like Brandy. Its sad that it is Abby's last day with her.

[@melissacerami4201]

I wasn't aware that you can get Aba therapy SA adult child. What organization gives this to you in your area? Locational programs in New York do not offer this.

[@juliemineau9880]

Brandy is the most amazing.

[@thalyasylos2745]

I thought this program was only a couple hours per week, though. So is she going to do the 2hr/week program + ABA with them + continue homeschooling with you?

[@sofiasousapires]

I miss seeing Brandi in the vlogs!

[@sarahdunster1643]

I mam get woke up abbie are going to school tomorrow

[@Kris-annKingyens]

When i was walking from the store, this car was following me, It stoped and asked me if i wanted a drive home. I said no left.

[@uniquely__awkwardsimply__b2701]

5:12 hearing Asa say they live in the same “hoods” just tickled me 😂😂😂 I’m like is this a gangster paradise 😂

[@natashahailey9102]

Not me crying about it being their last session🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@hannataylor2254]

You could very well still use the same therapy staff as well. The more therapy the better.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Sometimes. There is such a thing as too much therapy. Why should Abbie’s life have to remain so medicalized? She’ll be getting ABA and therapy at this new program. That should be enough.

[@hannataylor2254]

There is never such thing as too much therapy plus she could work on different skills during home therapy then the skills she will work on at this new therapy place

[@mackenziehacker7787]

Garroted is deferent for her?

[@PossumWrangler]

It’s much better to be cautious at that park…..the tower frequently has issues with problematic individuals. It’s the one across the road from the base right?

[@fatheringautism]

Yes, that’s the one

[@emilysmith9821]

Trust your instincts!

[@shannacraft4099]

🌸 💙💙💙

[@betsydeslippe5843]

so proud of Abbie td let Brady have the front seat

[@vlogfantasia3424]

So who is Jessica because I didn't noticed her in other videos?

[@sheric4593]

What was that questioning look she gave helper in bak at:36 ish? Abbie talking with her eyes? Look cool of her communicating new way. Maybe I over read it.

[@mysterybradford5592]

I'll miss Brandy

[@tracyls876]

Sad brandy won't be her therapist anymore...

[@melissawright4040]

You guys sound like me. I get a gut feeling sometimes but I have a job that gives me those gut feelings. I never open my door to anyone unless I know you are coming to my house. And I lock my glass screen door. With the way my bed room is I will hear it and I can grab my gun if need be