NEW FRIENDS!!!

[@fatheringautism]

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[@sydniedesjarlais7917]

I just came across one of abbie's videos from 8 years ago. Super proud of how far she has come and holy moly has she grown.

[@sandyowens51]

I live in Biloxi Mississippi wish we friends 👭

[@mumr4268]

Love you guys!💋

[@thepepperrrrrr]

okay but the way priscilla smiles when she says she has a new friend is SO heartwarming i’m so glad you guys are making friends!!

[@hannahxx17]

I honestly think the best sign of a healthy relationship is the ability to make fun of and laugh at each other without the other taking offence or being hurt by it. It's fun to see that between the two of you.

[@emilymraz6061]

Playing catchup on the vlogs! I love the beginning I cried! I'm a single mom have an autistic son and have a new boyfriend just like your new friend! I have a couple friends but they don't have kids with Autism. Wish I lived close to you all! Excited for you and your new friends! 😍💗

[@karenochoa5406]

My 20month old started ABA today!! We’re so excited 💗💗 Just wanted to tell someone who understands 🤗

[@iamellie1175]

I really admire the fact you try to get Abby to put her stuff away, its so much more effort than just putting her bag away and carrying her stuff to the kitchen. You guys have hella endurance, after a long day i think i would just do it for her. You guys are doing so much to help her grow! no wonder shes improved so much

[@BeingMrsFrasure]

I mean, who doesnt want to work while floating on a huge flamingo in the pool! That's the BEST job to have when you can do that lol.

[@Charlies_AngelALDC]

Hello, Your daughter is so pretty and talented and amazingly sweet I love her personality you guys are amazing parents and you are raising a beautiful talented daughter

[@pomgee8854]

I like that Abigail has her own space to unload backpack after school etc. It's horrible seeing her anxiety over this situation but it will get easier for her. Bless her heart!.

[@orangesheep73]

The slow motion of that water on the tap gave me chills! I’m not even going to pretend like it didn’t. Love you guys! ❤️

[@scaledandginger]

Asa & Cilla: we don’t have many friends all 350k of us: 😤😤😤

[@MartinsGarage97]

The only problem is most of us don't live by them.

[@scaledandginger]

Boa Gaming true, more like internet friends i guess but still!

[@mallorygibbons4975]

I think she meant people they can actually see in person n do things with. It's alot different. But they do have lots of people that watch n support n love them.

[@mell0wmushr00m]

Watching you guys definitely brightens up my day! My son has autism and being a single mother of 2! You guys make life enjoyable for us!!

[@marijnvandenaker101]

hello from the Netherlands. I just want to say that I like your videos and that I learn a lot from autism.

[@charmaineblackie98]

I absolutely love your family. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Somethings you have mentioned in other vloggs I have used with both my daughters

[@nataliefletcher3227]

Is there any chance you can make a video, maybe call it Abby 101, and educate a lot of us new subscribers on the different things that she does like steming (not sure if that's the right word) as far as yelling or biting, what is respite, what it means when she rocks on the couch, takes her shoes off in the car, etc? You guys are truly an inspirational family and have educated and helped so many; however, being a fairly new subscriber, I feel bad that I dont know a lot and would love to learn

[@valerieruiz7381]

Natalie Fletcher this would be so helpful! ive caught on to most of the things but theres still things i dont understand

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

Best thing of 2020 I have read FANTASTIC idea Don't worry by now you are probably an Abbie fun fact pro 💘🌠💘

[@Natashac44]

I just found yall's videos and they brighten my day so much!! We need more of your positivity in the world!! :)

[@HL-bz9lv]

Look at You Abbie did so great putting dishes cups and silverware in the dishwasher .. Abbie You Rock !! .☺☺☺☺☺☺.

[@torontokat54]

I am sooooo happy for you two. If anyone ever deserved to have a house of their own, it is definitely the two of you. It is so wonderful to see you making it your own and enjoying it so thoroughly. Hugs to all of you!

[@miranda819]

I have to tell y'all that because of how great y'all are spreading autism awareness, I was able to not just see a boy with autism, loudly having lunch with his family, but I saw a boy with autism having the time of his life enjoying an awesome pizza buffet with his family! I couldn't help but smile while listening to his verbalizations when you was picking out his pizza. His flappy hands and big smile just make my heart sing. Thank you for all the work your family does to spread autism awareness! Much love from Texas!

[@leotiara97]

thanks for the cleaning montage! I just watched last year’s cleaning video yesterday and was excited to see this year’s and this was posted!! y’all are my jam.

[@caitlinharrison4245]

I love how involved you are in your kids lives. It’s awesome to see. You don’t get a lot of that these days I feel like.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I always felt exactly like that right after school. My mother would say, "You're young! You're supposed to have energy!" and then I found some study that said that adolescents have a midafternoon energy slump and they need a snack and about a half hour of downtime when they get home. By that time I was old enough to make my own schedule, though. I did it for the kids.... 😇

[@Itslizzysanchez]

Awwwe!! You guys are amazing! Sending all my love support to you guys! 💛 you guys are great. Always being ready & happy to start the day/blog. Thank you guys💛

[@JessicaSmith-oe1up]

I love your blog. Especially your B-Roll. Some blogs have noisy B-roll. I have SPD. Your clicks, door shuts, water, etc are wonderful. Thank you for having such soothing b-roll. And also for this amazing vlog! ❤️

[@michellehorning2216]

Love the progress Abbie is making with transitioning home and in working with Brandi to learn her new environment. You rock, Abbie! Love Priscilla relaxing in the pool, floating on the flamingo---working on the phone! Ah, the gift of multi-tasking!Love you so much Maass Family!😊💕

[@thelaxtontribe]

Love Fathering Autism 🧩♥️ Keep up all the great videos.

[@Amyabadabadoo]

I'm so excited!! Love to see that smiling thumbnail 😁 so contagious Priscilla! I needed it!💕

[@tammymozingo03]

Before I even start watching let me say I absolutely love your family y'all are my favorite addiction my nightly routine for the past couple of months is watching old vlogs I have learned so much about autism

[@dawnoneill1773]

You guys you have tones of friends you have all of us 😊 love you guys so much 😘 my almost 4 year old sometimes watches with me, he loves Abbie and her daddy as he calls your vlogs lol, he likes to say hi Abbie girl when he watches you guys 😊

[@bumpybackroads1581]

“Do you need help?” Ab: “sure, let *me* help you by throwing the silverware down there so you can put it where it goes.” 😂

[@shayt245]

ive been watching all your vlogs for the last couple of days. i watched all the way back to your first vlogs. i tend to dive in youtube holes when im avoiding things its a coping mechanism for me. i am really glad i found your channel, you have a lovely family and entertaining and informative vlogs. thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

[@katiekaiser7520]

Thank you for sharing your family. Abbey is an amazing young woman and is teaching all of us SOOOOO MUCH!!!

[@Jesskellyn]

I know you guys have had a lot of stress with moving and new routines and back to school and all the things, but you guys look really healthy and glowing. Keep on keeping on I love y’all!!

[@sandravictormorales7398]

I just love your family ! Makes my day a lot better when I watch you all.

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

"You're the dude from the internet!" Too cool. Never gets old when you guys are spotted. 😃 We aren't "having friends over" people at all. Introvert homebodies. LOL. I'm glad you guys are excited about getting a big friend group. :-)

[@Clarey-ke6vb]

Great vlog! Have you guys thought about putting stickers in the shape of shoes on the floor where Abbie is supposed to put her shoes? It was just a thought. I do not know if that is something that would work for Abbie/ your family. Have a great day!

[@fatheringautism]

I like that idea.

[@LauraBrumback]

Brilliant!

[@anidemjess5875]

Abi is so adorable, what’s more her parents are even more adorable, don’t know how you guys do it sometimes absolutely fantastic parenting guys, I have a 9 yr old I have had kidney cancer and often wonder=what if, guess that’s why I am attracted to your channel, but great job guys x

[@torimiller4876]

I love watching u guys and how u handle Abbie when she is in one of her moods.... I have a friend who has autism and he listens to me well and didnt listen to the teachers so i can connect to u guys

[@TreasuredTrio]

Ever since I discovered your channel at the beginning of summer, I’ve been hooked! I look forward to each new story and watch your older videos in between new uploads. Last night I found myself cracking up over the video of you guys ambushing Isaiah when he returned home with Nerf type guns that had arrived in the post. I love how despite your challenges, you never let go of enjoying the simplicities of life. A family that plays together stays together and you all do a marvellous job at that. Every time I see Abbie’s eyes light up and hear the sound of her laughter when she’s playing a prank, it fills my heart so much joy! She has a real sense of humour and I love how she even finds herself amusing and funny! Thank you for sharing your lives and Abbie’s journey with the world and all who are willing to watch and learn from your experiences. Even though I knew about autism and was a Nanny at one time to a boy with Aspergers from the time he was 8 until he was 13 along with his younger sister, I have learned soooo much more thanks to your video. I feel like I know you all even though I’ve only been a subscribing member for a few months now. I was never able to have kids of my own, am now single and living on my own with both parents passed on. My circle is really small but I feel like an extended part of your family now and the Maass has Squad community because you’ve done such a great job welcoming and making everyone feel so inclusive. Congrats on the purchase of your absolutely beautiful new home too! So many fabulous memories are going to be created there in the upcoming chapter of your lives! You guys should be really proud of yourselves! Despite your uphill battles and challenges in day to day life, you never once gave up nor stopped working hard towards your dream of being a homeowner! To accomplish such a feat with everything you have going in is to be commended! I know I couldn’t be more proud of you all. Your family is inspirational to say the least and you deserve every single blessing that comes your way in return for all the dedication and devotion you put into making not only Abbie’s world a better and happier place for her but for others who too are caring for and loving someone with autism. The education and awareness you bring to regular folks like myself is deeply and greatly appreciated.

[@taratbd]

you guys are so cute lol i love that you happen to upload every day around the time im getting home from work!! you should do a video on how you two met and show us some old photos :-) (if you dont already have a video on it)

[@LindaAsmus]

Oh, there is one.

[@83lulube]

Of course you've got friends! You guys are so nice and friendly by nature, I'm not surprised at all that you've found friends already! 😁

[@savy7268]

I have to take that route when I travel to Virginia from Gainesville. The construction, on top of the Jacksonville work traffic, is terrible!

[@leahisabella6102]

LOVE YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR CHANNEL❤️❤️❤️‼️

[@Zarah0010]

Abby is progressing every day and it's so obvious! I'm all wrapped up in bed smiling watching that ending with the dishwasher.

[@laurabarnett5603]

All of your vlogs help so much with my anxiety, idk why but thank you so much :))

[@katiekearney3703]

Great job in ABA in this video Abbie, I know it must be different with the new house and all, great job girl! ❤️❤️

[@mrsmoneymiles6849]

Wholly moly!! Priscilla when u walked into dunkin i could tell how much weight you have lost!! Sorry to be checking out your rear 🤦🏻‍♀️ but it’s getting so small!! You are definitely giving me motivation!!

[@kirbyvinson2868]

I first watched this video on Facebook while in public, so I just read the captions. When y’all are talking about making new friends and Asa says, “she is in the same boat, so she says I need a friend,” I could hear your voice 😂

[@MartinsGarage97]

I love seeing abby doing so many more things. My son who's 26 with autism works at our zoo 3 days a week. It makes me cry because I never thought he would be this independent. Edit- he lives at home, he's can't live on his own, but he can work and walk to the store (only a few blocks) and loves buying his own food and snacks.

[@TheTokenNerd]

We have nerdmom potluck dinners. Nerdfighter mums who live in the same area bring a plate (and kids) share a meal and then play games

[@allisoncuomo3434]

Put your hats on the top rack of the dishwasher. It holds their shape while still getting them clean!

[@brittanyedwards9536]

I was gunna say the same! It really works!

[@paintedpony6394]

I wished I lived closer as I could use a friend too. Although I don’t have a child with autism my Son has a rare bleeding disorder called Hemophilia B. So it would be nice to have a friend to chat with. Love your videos. Gives me an insight to other people with kids with chronic problems. Much love to you and your beautiful family.

[@MH-dm4cr]

Love y’all maass family. You guys honestly motivate me do to better every day.

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

That song a million dreams.. Whenever I hear it I think of your family the words best describe your family and how we on the outside with autistic children are saying to you to take us along with you. If you listen to the words it’s almost as if it’s about your life ....... 1 million dreams are keeping you awake. And how your sharing that with everyone and you want us to be part of it. Call me silly but if you really listen to the words you see what I mean. Love you guys and I’m glad I met you. My only regret is that I didn’t meet you 10 years ago.❤️😃

[@Surdeigt]

I just got to say - Abbie's new teacher is just so cute and nice! She seems to have a great connection with Abbie ❤️

[@mallorygibbons4975]

My daughter either scarfs her food down to the point I have to tell her to slow down or take some of it then give it back when she's normally chewed n swallowed the other food or she takes forever to eat, stretching it out over 30 minutes to an hour. She'll keep getting up n moving or wanting to do this or that then going back to it n I don't let her eat while she's jumping/ running around so it takes awhile.

[@cheril7221]

Just have to say Priscilla is looking AMAZING! so happy on your weight loss journey. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ameliazidek9807]

I love y’all always and forever ♾!❤️ congratulations on new friends 👫 👬❤️

[@nicolecramer3847]

Cilla is so cute just sitting there on that flamingo! Lol she’s just floating while smiling at her phone 😂 love it!!!!

[@savthehuman1389]

I have been watching your videos for so long... I've been saying "I'm so excited" just like Priscilla 😂love you guys❤️❤️❤️

[@elisepelham7952]

My little brother has KBG syndrome very similar to autism and adhd and I love watching this for tips and fun!!!

[@zannad2751]

You balance each other and it shows how much in love you truely are.

[@rissadawn2047]

I also noticed the bitty and beaus coffee. What an AWESOME place and group of people. I love their story and cry every time I see someone get hired lol

[@lani1240]

Aloha Maass Family ❤🌺 Big hugs & many more blessings to you folks!

[@jessicas2379]

I know someone who has a grandson who has austium. I’ve told her about your channel to help give her tips and potential things that can help kids like Abbie have potential!!!! Potentials for jobs when they are older. There just have to be a manager that is nice enough to give the kid a chance

[@christineduiven598]

I feel like you both are my people. Like we could be soul mate friends, which is completely strange since you have no idea who I am. Lol. So glad you are all making new friends, you deserve the best life has to offer. 💚

[@emilyaldrich634]

You guys put a smile on my face everyday

[@Fallinginbloom]

As one of the weirdos who watches other people clean, this is my favorite cleaning montage ever. It screams Asa and I love it 😆

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

🌈♥️🌈 caught ya live w SFA 🌈♥️ I HAVE BEEN WAITING 2 SEE WHO Ya guys are super cute.. I'm SO EXCITED 2 see the pool parties 🤣

[@havealittlefaith7645]

i got my autism diagnosis on the 12th august 2019 (2 weeks ago) and found your channel a few days later. i’ve binged so many of your videos since and love them! i find it so inspiring to watch someone else on the spectrum, even though i probably have more in common with Isaiah (who is the same age as me)😂 but like Abbie, i love music. it gives me a sense of peace that nothing else can and if i could i’d bring my headphones everywhere! watching your videos has pushed me to finally start my own youtube channel which is something i’ve wanted to do for a while so thank you, even if you never see this. i’d also love to get some advice from Isaiah on being the sibling of someone with autism, for my older sister if that’s not too much to ask! again thank you so much for creating this beautiful community, i’ve only ever seen positive comments 💜

[@centralpark404]

Bless her heart, she struggles so much but powers through like a champ. Way to go, Abbie!

[@vickiemaree]

You all have so many friends ! We just havent met personally yet , hi from your friend Vickie via Australia

[@itsokaytobreathe3789]

I'm so proud of abbie she is learning life skills so fast it amazes me!

[@ql6274]

[@lynndantin3266]

Priscilla you are looking fabulous!!!!

[@rebekahhubbard6758]

Abby has made so much progress and has gotten so responsive and more interactive! It’s so mind blowing to see her grow so quickly I’m emotional 😭

[@Jason-fz1zd]

I learn alot about autism through watching you all 😁 thanks for sharing

[@mallorygibbons4975]

I understand the need to have friends. I don't have time to see or talk to alot of my friends because being a wife n mom n one if my kids having autism u kind of put all of that first n that becomes your identity where u don't have time to see or talk to friends. That would be awesome to have a couple with an autistic child to be friends with so the dad/husband can have a friend, the mom)wife can have a friend n the child can have a friend.

[@pilotman322]

I noticed your Bitty and Beau's Coffee t-shirt! My best friend works at the Wilmington NC location! love your videos!

[@tiannaaldan131]

Awwww Abby is so cute 💕💕

[@mallorygibbons4975]

That is Soo me n my husband. I'm always"it's ok" n he's quick to correct .

[@nesh319]

I love how commited miss brandy is with abbie. You can tell how happy she gets when abbie makes progress

[@mollypugh2901]

YAY. One day We will have friends. There's HOPE for Us Yet..💜❤💛💚💙

[@YourboyThomas10]

Love watching y’all I graduated from Fleming island high school in clay county My husbands in the military so we’re living in Washington state right now but moving back to St. Mary’s Georgia at the end of the year I have two kids five and three but I’m always looking to make friends!!!

[@raraflindon5065]

I'll be your friend Pricilla but I'm in the UK so grabbing a coffee ( a ' ladies who latte' date ) would be difficult 🤣

[@colleenmcindoe6812]

I knew that having her working at a table would help her! I’m so glad that it worked!

[@somedude172]

priscilla i have the same problem! i dont want to be mean so im always like "this is fine" until its absolutely not fine and im having a mental breakdown over it lol

[@julianabezakova985]

"Put that over there" *SLAMS it on the table*

[@mariaespinoza6358]

August 2019. What a difference between then and now... in 2021.. get together, talk, hug hello and hug goodbye. Face to 👀 face... I was just thinking .. what a difference... It's SoOoó sad 😢😭💔💔

[@unapologeticallyme8513]

Loving all of the merch!

[@tiffanystarnader7261]

I’m still not over the kitchen it’s sooo beautiful y’all ‼️

[@jodiupchurch2564]

I Agree

[@Lena-uh3ky]

You have lots and lots of people that love you.😄

[@hollythompson9553]

I just wanted to throw out there that I think Isaiah is one of the most amazing big brothers that I have ever seen. The way he handles Abbie and is so willing to help out with her is amazing!

[@AcaiHoy]

Guys she is so very happy for the new friends let keep supporting her

[@Kelly-xp3wm]

Hey, next time you guys are going down Riverside toward 5 points, look on the right, for a white Sentra, in front of a big U shaped, brick building(right before King st). That’s my car and my apartments! We’re so close! Welcome to the hood! :)

[@lilacbirdy]

Ok can I just say the cinematography of the cleaning was so beautiful!!!

[@hellosunshine305]

That cleaning montage was the greatest thing I’ve ever watched plz do more

[@AlyseFatality]

Abbie @14:05...Exactly how I load the dishwasher 😂😂😂

[@pitbullhuger97]

hey Asa if you put your hats in the dishwasher it cleans and sanitizes them. my mom does it with my dads hats they come out so clean

[@gretchenfeezor5232]

You should try waze it tells you if there is medium, light or lots of traffic and it tells you when there are cops near you... it also tells you if you are speeding and it tells you what the speed limit is... and you can set it to a lot of different settings depending on what you want a few are food places backroads only highways and a lot more you can also track if there an accident, traffic or a police and you can get points from it... It has work much better than google maps for my family...Im sorry if there is a miss spelling or something like that... I'm not the best at ELA. I love you guys so much and I hope this helps out with taking ab to school :)