Lots Of Autistic Stimming and Life Skills

[@jilliangrace2]

I love that she’s using multiple signs together, “help bath” “help music” That communication is expanding! You go girl

[@Myrtle2911]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@MaddieBullock]

Aww yes! That was awesome!

[@michelleparker1712]

I have a new phrase Priscilla hot mess

[@heatherjunker967]

18:10 Abbie answers yes and nods her head, yes to make sure she was understood. This is like before when she said no. Remember the speech therapist had never seen her do that before. I would love to see what she thinks about this. It would be different if it was just a random sound and at a different time but to be the right answer to the question and to nod her head yes at the same time means Abbie is truly communicating more. Seeing her put signs together by putting help in front of what she wants is fantastic. I am so proud of this sweet precious young lady. I don't know how far this will go but, I won't put any limits on her communication skills. She is using all her resources to get her wants and needs communicated and that is the true goal. It can be verbal, gesture, sign, iPad...whatever. Abbie is learning how to use them all and I think it is wonderful.

[@whitney2042]

Have you ever thought of taking pictures of the common hairstyle you give Abbie and printing them or putting them on her iPad so she can tell you what she would prefer? Her communication seems to just be exploding that she might be able to do it.

[@JustMe-qo7yw]

I so hope 1 of then or their people see your comment ! Thus is a superb suggestion & with Abs getting lil more mature , being able to make her preference known is too cool !

[@laydiieemagz8480]

I love this comment!!!!!!

[@ewwhoisshe]

That’s such a cool idea!!!

[@MaddieBullock]

Just Me oh that’s an awesome idea! 😍

[@lorenataylorz]

I got into a master program this fall in special education specializing in autism because of your sweet family 🥺❤️ Love you guys❣️☺️

[@destinyzee8240]

That is so awesome!!! This family has impacted our lives in ways they will never know. U get ur learn on girl!

[@kimrice4791]

Awesome!! Goodluck with school!

[@Hannah-nw7el]

I’m going to school to be a special education teacher too ❤️

[@bellabloodcrave5174]

Im hoping to do the same because of the Fathering Autism fam!!! What do you need to get into that?

[@Hannah-nw7el]

Brandi Hares I’m not going to school for autism specifically but I know a lot who are. I think you have to get through the first program before you get into the masters. Lots of experience also

[@allison2028]

When the vlog starts immediately with Abbie being ADORABLE it just brightens my whole day

[@natakiwood9880]

I second that

[@meanderingrain1854]

Third🙂❤

[@h3i]

💯

[@violetschulz3663]

I loved the conversation Abbie had with Summer and Asa about needing help taking a shower. It really shows how far she has come.❤

[@sunflower7045]

Because we get to see Abbie’s face while interacting with Asa, we really get to see how much she expresses with her eyes. 💛

[@Hannah-nw7el]

Abbie seems to be more responsive to things when she’s really stimmy. She did really well with the mask too!

[@ElizabethHernandez-hw6zu]

I haven't heard Her fishy stim in awhile. It is my fav!! She is getting so much better with Her mask 💙🤟🧩

[@sexylady112344]

I call it her kissy stim

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Is that when she makes rapid, tiny, invisible bubbles with her lips, ever so innocently?!

[@cheryldavis8847]

I love watching these days with Abbie. All of your wonderful attention you all give her comes to light.

[@dorarivera6016]

I love your family. Abbie is such a great person. I absolutely love how patient all of you are with Abbie. After being quarantined for almost a month, I found your channel and love watching all of you doing your daily routines. Made my quarantine go by fast.

[@sprinklesandsugar108]

Abbie emptying the cart was so funny, just tossing those beads 😂 she’s just the cutest thing

[@boricua4483]

her mom said, so aggressive. im pretty sure this was her way of saying, look people i just wanna get outta this crazy place, ya keep tryna put this mask thing on me. LOL

[@nickisoldo9570]

I love your family. Ive learned so much and have grown so much as a better human being with a greater understanding of compassion because of your videos. Thank you Maass Fam

[@autumn2964]

“abbie do like this, MWAH! welcome to the vlog!” abbie: *gets up and walks away* same ab, same.

[@moonchalatte]

lol mood

[@fatheringautism]

Marcie Rockwood I disagree. Sometimes she’s an absolute ham. I think she’s indifferent about the camera. You guys only see 10-20 minutes of our day. If that’s the mood she’s in it doesn’t matter if I have a camera in my hand or not. She loves watching herself in the vlogs though.

[@moonchalatte]

FatheringAutism oh no no i was referring to how she got up and walked away~ i really enjoy watching your vlogs so it's nothing to do with abbie's relationship with the camera :)

[@sarapittman3768]

Love seeing your Dad and Donna! Abbie's grins are so sweet and I love watching her communicate so effectively 💞

[@24maggz]

Your dad is the best he’s hilarious !! Love that y’all are such a close family 💜

[@morganforrest6873]

I love all of the abbietudes!!! This kind of day though might be my favorite... I love how much more conversational she appears to be 😊

[@jaytotheell]

i went swimming at my town's public pool tonight, and saw a lovely young man , prob abb's age, standing in the splash pad and doing the exact same finger stimming as Abbie. it was sweet cause he was so happy to have the water falling on him. non verbal also, and with a brother or friend leading him around.

[@rachelgilmore5293]

Love you guys I know it will hard when Isiah leaves for college but you raised him so well you don't have any thing to worry about

[@Rebeccarochelle22]

I love Abbey asking for help with the shower...it was so cute when you asked if she wanted Summer to help. Her smile was precious...Abbey, you have come such a long way and I’m super proud of how well you are doing

[@jamesshaw3850]

Thank you for always sharing. My son is autistic as well. So sharing daily routine ideas make life manageable and easier. Take care.

[@juliacomstock7024]

Hi Maass family. I love your channel. Thank you for sharing your day to day lives with us

[@hasaheadachenow]

You probably think I'm crazy for saying this again, but.... I have learned a lot about myself from watching Abbie. We have similar sensory issues, and similar coping skills! It's been very helpful.

[@AliciaTheTarget]

Mom is looking amazing. Its been about a year since the last time I watched. Keep it up girl !

[@mariacolon901]

Abbie you are so awesome. You make everyone feel so happy. WE LOVE YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH. ASA, CILLA, ABBIE, ISAIAH & SUMMER 🙏🙏🥰🥰❤❤ MAVERICK, SANDY, SQUIRT & HARRY🥰🤗❤🤗❤

[@brookewhitten582]

Priscilla sounded like Bob Ross when she said cleaning out the fridge makes her so happy. Just happy little jars out of my way. Haha. Love it

[@rachelender2905]

You are doing allot better with your mask so proud of u Abbie great video as allways

[@pamalafloyd2704]

I noticed I was smiling the whole time while looking at this one cause Abbie has such a beautiful spirit 😇

[@debisjoy8017]

I love love organizing pantries! Abbie is so blessed to be in your family! I know y’all are blessed as well. There are so many Austin people who do not have the positive stimulus as her family gives! ♥️♥️

[@Kat-oc3ov]

Awww Abbie! She coped so well even though we all knew she was trying her hardest to stay grounded! She did AWESOME signing!!! Way to go girl! ❤

[@Meemah_86]

Mask question.. have you heard of these things called ear savers? They're meant to be for nurses/people who wear masks for long periods of time to "save their ears" from the elastic cutting into them... I wonder if something like that would help Abbie to keep hers on a little better? Like if the behind the ears sensation is linked into her dislike of wearing sunglasses ect?

[@keepitREALalways2181]

Abbie is a rock star!! She done great I have extreme anxiety and can't handle a mask but she really done great!!!

[@chrisswindells7340]

Great job Abbie! I am so sorry that this is our new reality. Sending you high fives from Chicago. 👌🏼😘

[@nikkyrosepaloma3165]

Thank you for the new video update Mr. Asa. I hope you have a great day!

[@mariebarrett8774]

Abbie you are doing so fantastic with wearing your mask 😷 Well done sweetheart...👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@CoreyAnneTeacher]

You guys should add Summer’s social media accounts in your description box. I love her videos and pictures!! Summer is a big part of your family and it would be great to be able to get to her social media accounts from the description box just like the rest of the family!!! Also, there were so many great smiles from Abbie in this vlog. Her smile is beautiful and contagious!!

[@refiningtheremnant]

It was a year ago when y'all stimmed with Abigail! Every once in a while I rewatch that vlog because it's so stinking cute!! I just watched it today and it put the biggest smile on my face!🤍

[@sarahcuda7096]

Kaila Shoemaker me tooooo I love that one! And the one where she comes out of her room when asa says “bath” from down the hallway

[@Aurorakit]

I live in NZ and my family is in UK, so to support us during covid/lockdown, my mum got us a chest freezer. We store waterbottles in it (to keep it full and for earthquake prep) at the bottom alongside batch food.

[@valariecarroll3699]

I just LOVE Abbie she always makes my days Brighter 😃☀️💜

[@davidlisastone9779]

Love watching your vlogs! Seeing Abbie live her best life makes my heart happy! 💕

[@justicewilliams42]

I work at Lowe's and thank you for your service! And I so love that they put those parking spaces in for you all. ❤️

[@susanwood9678]

A ton of freezer food, fridge and pantry food. I love you guys and you have NO idea (I can be wrong - not meant to be a dis) how much you have. AND I get your challenges and am glad you have figured out how to make life workable.

[@jamielong2046]

Had to watch this one twice 💕 Reminded me of your old school vlogs

[@oneloveisenough4332]

I love watching yall! Seeing abbie and her progress makes me smile. I work at party city up in ny and really would die if yall came in to my store ❤️❤️❤️ i got so excited seeing you guys go to a party city

[@roshondabowens9809]

Hi Abbie and family hope y'all are having a wonderful Saturday and stay safe out there

[@alishabyers7945]

Abbie with the plastic wrap from the chips was so cute to me! I dont even know why hahaha. It reminded me of how I love like the bubble wrap that comes in packages. I'm sure it's way different but it just reminded me of that!!!! Love you guys so much! I hope yall have a great weekend!🥰

[@annalynncabinbabiesnursery9984]

Abbie is becoming such a beautiful young lady, how do kids grow up so quickly. This will be my sons last year of high school so hard to believe 🥰

[@kimmailhotakarockfairyart2159]

Abbie made me smile big so many times in this video! She was so lovey dovey!

[@sarahstorr]

Great communication from Abbie. She is doing so well with her mask too. 👍🏻 Love watching you guys. You make me smile, especially when Summer was counting to keep Abbie’s mask on. We’ve all tried that one, Summer 🤣 “5, 6, 7, 7, 7...”

[@maureengee364]

Thanks guys another great video. Abbie you’re doing such a great job with your mask darling. She so helpful. Total cuteness this video. Thank you so very much for sharing.💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@nicolekelaher1979]

Abbie makes my day so much brighter I’m so happy to be supporting you on Patreon abs your a beautiful girl 👧

[@mrsbrooks222]

Abbie you're doing so great with that mask!

[@kaitlini.7972]

It's awesome to see Abbie pair the help sign with her other favorite signs to use. Love her ❤

[@ActualReality86]

Pantry and fridge clean out/organization is every 2 weeks for us, because that is when we go to the curbside pick up, unless I am getting my cat his food and treats. Abbie is doing amazing at wearing her mask! Looks like she is able to wear it for a longer time now. So awesome!

[@barbprentiss8911]

Wonderful video Abby did so great at girls day!!👍👍😘😘❤️❤️

[@ashleycrowe6656]

This video is awesome! Looks like Abbie had an awesome day!!!

[@lorenataylorz]

Food for thought. Pricilla should vlog some days lol I throughly enjoy it haha

[@fatheringautism]

I agree

[@cerezacereza8478]

She’s the unloadinator! Get it Abbie unpacking that trolley like a Boss! Love 💓 it.

[@lindseymeier8145]

You Guys Are A Awesome Family Abbie is Just a Sweetheart To watch On Your Videos On KZbin What A Great Family And Summer Is So Great With Abbie love That Sweetheart

[@samanthafairbarn9831]

Abbie seemed so relaxed today. A lot less of her yelling stim. Also the eye contact today was strong that girl was trying so hard today

[@ameliazidek9807]

I love you all. I’m a fan.❤️ you’re welcome Abbie. and thank you.❤️

[@suziemarie8836]

I love that Asa stopped Abbie and told her to communicate what she was wanting! It was awesome to see!

[@alexamackay]

Abbie is doing so much better with her mask, 👍🙏💖

[@agnesmazs5008]

That’s the sign we have to use for shower Asa over here in Scotland

[@samsimkin6814]

“Angry shopper😂 “amazing how well she did

[@ceceliamurphy1928]

I love your channel thank you sharing your lives with us

[@CynTheLasVegasGirl13]

It's been 5 months since quarantine and I still can't get used to the mask but Abbie is doing great with her mask.

[@bellabloodcrave5174]

Shes such a trooper isn't she!

[@jadyn_sage]

We're a family of 3 (adults), and we have the freezer drawer on our fridge plus a full sized upright freezer both full. We do alot of batch cooking, and, this time of year we have alot of frozen berries. Asa, you had it! That's actually the ASL sign for shower!!!!

[@fatheringautism]

Wow, really? Lol, lucky guess.

[@RockbladeAnimeJacobs]

FatheringAutism There is a big hurricane on the news I hope you guys give me a

[@hsbvt]

Oh, I get the messy pantry thing! Just cleaned mine yesterday. I try to clean it once a month. The fridge is next. I usually do a huge clean of the fridge 1 time a month. That includes soap and water scrub down. Then once a week, I clean out the leftover...leftovers. (The items I repurposed from another meal, that didn't get finished up.) So that goes to the compost pile.

[@giannaperri3244]

This vlog just felt like quintessential fatheringautism and that made me so happy

[@cerezacereza8478]

Yes the video with Abbie and Isaiah walking I was a mess!! I wasn’t going to watch the last one coz it says goodbye and cats 🐈 that’s a tear fest waiting to happen! So I’ll watch this one and then ‘take a break’ love yous

[@katlinbrockman5243]

I hope y'all stay safe with the hurricane coming. Looks like it will got your area! Please be safe!

[@amandap5205]

4 years or 24 years, service is service and i thank you both

[@makaylawilliams3814]

I love how stimmy Abbie can be....Especially the finger and when she stims with different objects ❤️❤️

[@truenorth6999]

An appropriate sensory and beloved/preferred sound and textured item/s to take on the go everywhere (inside her backpack/or little purse as is age appropriate also) would ensure and allow Abbie to appropriately stim where and whenever as needed, to ultimately assist and allow her the ability of self regulation. I am an Mama of a child with Autism living with additional needs.

[@DifferentReader]

Asta Osborne sometime body stims are just better

[@michelleseveney9113]

Abbie did so great with the mask!!!! So proud of her!!

[@heidimarie1198]

Cilla - the way you counted down so soft and calm. Abbie looked like she was really content at listening to your every word !! But oh boy - she has my temperament when im shopping lol. I just want to shop, pay and go too.

[@junegroves7295]

Awwwww that was just cute all together!! I love it!! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@debzhughes5270]

I would love to know what's she's thinking when you sit by her and she's really quiet and just looking at you she's such an amazing kid keep safe all x

[@shirleygreer4167]

Sometimes I think she's thinking how silly her dad is..maybe the whole family lolol

[@whitney2042]

I think she has a lot going on in that brain of hers and is just trying to figure out how to get it out into the world. ❤️

[@loucustidero6674]

Your family brings so much joy to my day. Thank you for sharing. After watching you grow your garden my hubby and I started one. It is so beautiful. Already eating fresh basil from it 😀 Asa, just a recommendation. As soon as you get in the car put your mask on your wrist. Take care beautiful family. Love, Cathy PS: Kiss sweer Abby for me, please.

[@KWilliams106]

Asa, we have the same fridge and it looks big but it is not. We are a family of seven. We have had a small chest freezer for 15 years. But we had been buying extra meat because we are home more. We ended up buying a no frills fridge with no ice maker in order to have extra freezer space. So worth it. Great for storing all the cold drinks and extra eggs and milk in the fridge. Best thing we ever did.

[@aleshaclaywell3699]

Abbie is so cute!! I love this family. ❤❤❤❤❤🐶🐶🐱

[@kaieastty8948]

A four year veteran is still a veteran Asa and I thank you and your Dad for your service.

[@tigrashadow74]

lol love the hair, Asa...Cilla, you look beautiful as always xox....well done Abbie, with your mask xoxox awww always love seeing hummingbirds...would love to see one in person one day xox awww Abbie, you are sooo preshie...sendin big hugs n love to everyone..take care n keep safe xoxo

[@baffledmouse]

Aw thank you for the hummingbird footage! In Cheltenham UK its mostly pigeons and seagulls lol.

[@cindylourich8118]

What a mood. I often wonder what she thinks or what causes her to be so quiet, right? Abi just intrigues me. I'm guessing spectrum" means" one type of". I think she's come so far in her tweens. Just awesome.

[@shannonwattie4695]

Also, I LOVE your pantry!! I can't wait until I can afford to renovate my kitchen so I can put in an actual pantry instead of the small freestanding one I have now 🙂.

[@alexayoumans2219]

I worked at a center for children with Autism and we had a student who did that hand gesture for shower.

[@leahpalacios4724]

Me and my family we haven't gone to any restaurants we get out or eat our food in the car but we haven't gone out to a lot of places because of the coivd virus

[@ChallieWallie]

I was wondering if you realise that you are praising Abbie every time she takes the mask off. I'm not sure if she understand that the praise is for keeping it on for so long. Wouldn't it be better to praise her and then give her a cue to allow to take it off?

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

I love it when Abbie is with her mother and Summer 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ravensroom34]

I looked back and saw the last time I saw Abbie with her bracelet was like 8 vlogs ago in the vlog were Cilla and summer leave for a few days, I think it's called were on are own. I just thought this might help you find it. I LOVE you're videos.

[@sarahwallace2070]

It was sweet when Cilla asks Abbie for a kiss and Its sounds like Abbie says mum. Love you all 🥰

[@lauraharmon6816]

Oh no I hope you find her braceLet quick. She was really perceptive today. Throwing kisses when they asked if she had fun. That was so cute.

[@loribristolwillet9325]

She said ya, Abbie said ya. 😭😀😭😀😭

[@chevyvan9568]

I heard that too !!!

[@oliviapetrowski4553]

What time?

[@sarahhowe931]

Olivia Petrowski 18:11/12

[@ericaeveficca7348]

Abby is doing so well with her mask! She is growing into such a beautiful young lady.

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Wow, Abigail is really, really improving with wearing her mask, even if it's for a few seconds longer it's still a win for everyone! I'm pretty sure that she'll eventually be able to wear it for longer than we can all imagine.. Sadly Cilla and family, this is this is the future, us wearing masks... Let's just hope that it stays this way, imagine radiation instead of the virus, we'd need full on space suits to get out the house, and even indoors we'd initially have to do some crazy stuff to keep safe.. Or another, more deadly virus comes out, I mean they just keep coming at us these viruses... This is why I really really respect Summer for putting in the extra effort to get Abigail to try again and again and again to get and keep her mask on. Keep well and be safe guys.... 😁

[@lynnemccarthy595]

Hi Asa, Just a word of advice. Don't use a water bottle with the cat. If you ever got water in her ears she would get an ear infection. Not always the best choice. I suggest you use an air can or a loud bell or horn or even clap your hands. I make a hissing sound for my cat.

[@tabitha4877]

We use water on our cats. But we spray on their back and not their heads. Actually works really well. It’s to the point now that they just see the bottle come out and stop doing the bad thing. We hardly spray them now

[@linnsoltwedel]

I stim like Abbie. When I am in pain (severe, that needs morphone) I rock back and forth. And I need soft clothes on, a jean I cant STAND it. So me an Abbie are a litte alike :)

[@andreapietras9436]

I was able to finally find a chest freezer on Best Buy’s website last week, shipped it to the store for free instead of $70 for delivery.

[@aveRywired]

I love Abby’s stims, I’m waiting for that updated video where you all try them for yourselves! I couldn’t help but notice that you guys have Old Bay- I know it’s rare outside of Maryland so I have to ask where you got it!