Special Needs Car Harness

As requested, but...DON'T DO THIS! Seriously, if you aren't comfortable with doing this please don't. The way this is installed in our car works well and it works safely. As I said in the video the harness IS NOT for collisions or accidents. It's sole purpose is to position the stock seat belt in the correct location and to keep Abigail from climbing out of her seatbelt. There are special needs car seats available that I would recommend first if that's what your loved one needs. All that said, if you are comfortable with installing this the links are below.
Harness - amzn.to/3lscH52
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[@beancake35]

I know you've talked about it before, but I love how you made a video strictly and only about Abbie's harness!

[@fatheringautism]

I had a lot of requests and questions about it in my DMs so I wanted to make a video that could easily be found if someone needed the info.

[@beancake35]

@@fatheringautism This is such a useful and helpful source of information though. I'm not autistic and I don't have or know anyone in my life who is, but I love learning more and more about it; hence why I love the educational aspects!

[@bestiesfortheresties1823]

@@fatheringautism Abby is so sweet. I hope that you all are staying safe during hurricane zeta. Have you all been to Key Largo at all please reply.

[@electraperrin5784]

@@fatheringautism I'm autistic parent of a high functioning autistic kid. I love these videos to educate or just show your daily life. My kid definitely does stuff once he figures out its pushed a button or rise out of me 😆

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

@@bestiesfortheresties1823 please reply, lol... That's not how it works hey.. 😁

[@jessieely5363]

Monday vlog! Even if it’s just a harness video! Wahoo!

[@isabellavandaele3944]

I love how you did a video aesthetically on Abigail‘s harness my name is Isabella and I have autism and Death perception and I go to a School Clock post secondary program that helps me learn how to get a job and live on my own I’m 21 years old

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Death perception..... There is no such thing, except in this one game its a power-up... Lol

[@sylviazeidner5178]

Maybe she meant depth perception and the spell-check came up with a different word.

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

@@sylviazeidner5178 so correct hey, can't believe I didn't think of that.. LOL

[@kirrinbeswick]

I wish I had known about these when my youngest daughter was little. She has Autism & ADHD & was constantly trying to take her seatbelt off. Thankfully she grew out of it as she got older but this would have saved me many stops lol

[@marcrivkin3999]

WOW Talk about a cool shout out! thanks for this I was just expecting an email !!!!!

[@christinadoherty3212]

I cannot express how thankful I an for this video! I am 24 with a Connective tissue disorder who has had to have my spine/skull fully fused and have a shunt in my abdomen. We go to Physical Therapy twice a week and the drive itself is usually 5+ hours. We have been looking desperately for ANYTHING like this! I didn’t think to look at racing harnesses! Ah you guys just totally saved me! So glad I watch your videos 💕

[@jennifertoomey4327]

My child would be out of that in a minute. Glad you found something that works for you.

[@noelleg3890]

A video on monday?! Just what I needed! Yall are awesome!

[@racheldavis9380]

Special needs mama here with lots of friends with kids with a wide range of diagnoses who are outgrowing carseats and looking for a positioning/safety solution. Thank you for sharing what you've learned! I like this much better than the EZ On Harness we've been using... and hopefully my son won't figure out how to do the buckles, because I like the look/function of this one much better.

[@phyllismontoroula6454]

You keep Abbie safe I been watching your family since Abbie was 12 years old you a great family

[@CynTheLasVegasGirl13]

This might not be a normal vlog but im happy to see your faces anyway

[@Brokencyde65]

You were very innovative for thinking of the race car seatbelt.

[@debbiehadden4241]

Thank you for showing this I have been trying to find a way to keep my adult daughter back because when she has anxiety/panic attacks she leans forward and grabs me when I’m driving and this is exactly what I was thinking about❤️

[@Ledzepgurl1]

I've been MIA for a couple of months. Just now catching up on my favorite KZbin family. Lots of content to watch. Fun! 🙂

[@TORITHEGUMMYBEAR]

I remember having to wear harnesses until I got into middle school since I was so tiny (I have dwarfism) and/or car seat. I had to ride the ESE bus because of that and also because I couldn't talk or communicate well and I needed someone to carry me up the steps lol. I think it would be so cool if there was a way to customize those harnesses whether it be an option the company gives to the buyers or a diy project. There's a lot of kids who hate wearing them (younger self) so it could make the experience a lot more enjoyable for kids can express those preferences.

[@Chaseofthepawpatrol03]

Agree

[@MaeLanae]

You should definitely keep this video’s link handy with all the questions you get about it! Thanks for sharing!

[@joedavenport3263]

Is there anything that this man doesn’t know. Great video. I had know idea how that harness worked.

[@soccergirl5367]

Nobody: Asa: “MmmmKAYYYYYY”

[@nattattakk3051]

Drugs are bad mmmm'kay.

[@daveinfamy]

Thanks for the idea. We'd been using the EZ-ON from eSpecialneeds, and while it's secure, it takes too long to put on and adjust. We still make caregivers use (and know how to use!) the EZ-ON. But after seeing your video, I started using a set of drybag/backpack shoulder straps in our family car to keep the car's own shoulder strap in place. These straps have a swivel clip on each end. I clipped the bottoms to the existing LATCH system lower anchors, and the uppers to 1" split rings I put around the headrest posts. Works well to keep our kid secure when they're feeling "froggy".

[@danielafitzgibbon5966]

Thank you Isa it is a very useful video. Thank you for caring to each of us in the community. We got the same for Molly lately and our car rides are so much better. Isa you are amazing, thank you again 💚🍀

[@kat743]

Thank you. Ive been looking for weeks for something. My girl is too big for her car seat right now but escapes when it's just a seatbelt.. I now know what words to start my search.. I'm so sorry grateful for this video.. thank you

[@lucyyoung9406]

Asa, I’m amazed just how much Isaiah is so very much your clone. Looks like you, sounds like you. It’s like we all know now what you were like at 19. Of course other kids favors their dad but never have I seen other father and son look alike/twins but different age. Hopefully Priscilla has her kitchen back, I know you all miss her cooking.

[@joelleandkyliethebestgirlf5634]

I have some special needs Car Harness Having autism n seizures n Sensory over n I love to watch your videos n Abbey’s is my favourite part of the the videos love you so much Abby

[@anon82037]

thank you so much its been a lifesaver for us for the last 2 years

[@bethanyhensley2958]

Yay so exited about Monday vlogs hope it continues

[@lrowe5846]

I Really love your family and your channel it's very family friendly.

[@olivia15073]

Has she been able to slip out from underneath all of that because there is no buckle between the legs? Because that’s what I’m dealing with, but I don’t want to have to outfit my kid in a zipper harness that has to be put on and adjusted outside of the car first. It’s useless for quick trips and situations in which we must be able to get in and out of car quickly.

[@heatherchambers6600]

Thanks so much! We love watching you all and have been thinking of getting a harness for our son! He has a tendency to sneak out of his upper seatbelt. Have a great day! ❤️👍🏻

[@SCREAMING_11]

Thank you for this video, my son has been getting out of his seat belts and he’s outgrowing his car seat. I was thinking there HAS to be something like this. And ur video came up

[@camilofeliz6934]

I've seen in your older videos about the harness. I got the same truck and harness because I saw how convenient it was, and it is. our daughter is secure in her seat until her tantrums starts and she becomes a contortionist and somehow escapes from it. I think I might need to invest in racing seats with a 5 point harness. 🤣 🤣 🤣. Love the content keep it up

[@dawncardenas9857]

Thank you, so very much!

[@heatherellis4423]

You are amazing! Thanks so much for taking the time to show us this! I’m about to transition my son to this, and you explained everything perfectly.

[@teresapresley459]

Dad of the year ....you are the best

[@madisonrogers7971]

5 minutes is NOT enough abbie/ mass squad time for me!!! Lol love everything about you guys and your vids, guess ill have to re watch old fathering autism vids tonight to get my daily dose❤️😂

[@tiffanyorr1972]

Love the harness we just put the harness on our 9 year old who was graduating out of a booster over the summer.

[@breanamarie272]

Happy Monday!! Nice to see you!!

[@andruskas77]

That's a great tip, thanks!!! I was looking just for something like this for my 18 year old autistic daughter.

[@breannebouchard1790]

You guys are amazing people. You were so helpful for me before my daughter got her autism diagnosis. I am and forever will be a fan 💕 also you’ve inspired me to start a vlog I’ve been wanting to forever I just need to literally do it.

[@leighannwagor5037]

I think 6 Blind Kids needed the last option for when Obed rode the school bus.

[@roshondabowens9809]

Hi Abbie and family,how was School today, hope y'all are having a wonderful monday and stay safe out there ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@TASNVA]

That harness would be great for amusement parks and would mean a lot

[@deeqa2771]

Hi. Many thanks from uk🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

She has ways of playing you all up. I like that. Strength of character. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍♥️

[@ameliazidek9807]

I’m a huge fan of you asa, Isaiah, pricilla, sandy, nala, Abbie, summer, Becca and maverick

[@katrinaguile2175]

No Maverick LOL 😆

[@tessajansen1841]

And abbie

[@ameliazidek9807]

@@tessajansen1841 thank you sorry 😐

[@ameliazidek9807]

@@tessajansen1841 I’ll fix that

[@ameliazidek9807]

@@amandalee2457 thank you for letting me know

[@cherylosborne6817]

On a Monday? Nice to see you!😊

[@sarahcavanaugh572]

I love watching your videos and how is animals doing

[@ariellebachrach4796]

I love all that you do! I love all your videos!

[@lynetteortiz89]

My little nugget getting to big for car seat. This will differently could help. Thank you

[@karlysaeks7718]

I really enjoy watching your vlogs and your family

[@DestinyJackson-s3m]

Abbie is growing up so fast

[@elizabethmeyer7447]

Great to help people out, Asa. Also see why Pricilla likes your hair cut,and a clean shave. You look very handsome.👵😎👍

[@mamalion7684]

Thank you!!😊

[@LauraTillotson-ok2tv]

That’s a cool harness

[@tammystewart2734]

Thank you for reviewing that. I think we need to do that also.

[@Kassandras_World]

We have this is red my son can unbuckle it but he mostly leaves it on thanks Asa!!!

[@lawonnahughes3749]

I’m so in love with your family.

[@allandoublea5917]

Thanks for sharing, might get this for my daughter who has autism.

[@wilburcollins8342]

Thanks

[@anniekolbe2]

Love you guys! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Shell04937]

Abbie I love your top.

[@leniceispurple1]

You’ve mentioned in the past that she doesn’t need the harness as much as before. Is seatbelt training something you or her school could do now that she’s older to wean her off the harnest ?

[@lauraferris5691]

❤

[@bethuner6837]

Eeeeeeee. I've never caught it so fast it reads "no views" ♡♡♡

[@Rifgomez]

Thank you sooo much!

[@cakenbake7890]

Thank you so much! I've been struggling with mine... Could you maybe make a video of techniques you used when she was younger?? I know she's older, but I think tips from when she was younger would still be helpful (if you can remember lol)

[@shernsavshernsav2016]

Asa u should get with someone and market your own seat belt u have had alot of request about her seat belt over the years.

[@angelamoore406]

Hi there! I know you posted this sometime ago but I just saw for the 1st time today. My son is 15 and needs this really bad. I don't see a direct link to it. Please let me know if this would last for that age, he's 5' 2" and probably 125 lbs. Any info you can give would be amazing!! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@wheelieblind]

That looks quite different from what I used to see on the school bus, but uh I recall we had some violently out of control people with mental disabilities, and what was used did not have buckles accessible to the person sitting in it. If they could they would stand up and walk around the bus while we are still moving. We had worse problems then that which I will not go in to.

[@9thGenerationCajun]

This is the only video on KZbin about this subject... My non-verbal 8 y.o. son with autism is getting to big for his car seat ,I'am thinking about pulling the factory rear seat out of my Toyota Tundra and having a single racing seat & harness installed. Feel free to checkout his videos on my channel.

[@nikkyrosepaloma3165]

Who ever read my comment I hope you have a great night!

[@TheSwampChicken-II]

Lol, I'll get a race harness cause I am like a ragdoll around corners, otherwise, with the stock 3pt belts,

[@jzanneread8147]

The 5 point prevents "sub-marine-ing"... when if they are not quite sitting upright the person would side out from under the lap belt (all modern cars use the lap-sash type belt). 🤔Most harnesses keep the restraint in the correct position, over the body-- not on the neck. The seat belt is the restraint😀

[@howtowithelizabeth7513]

Hey is that really a bad thing she’s going to be the safest one in the car if u wrecked plus it keeps her seatbelt secure

[@isabellavandaele3944]

How is Abigail doing in school how is Isaiah doing in college how is summer doing an online school you guys are amazing parents to Abigail and to Isaiah and your great people to summer summer is a really great friend to Abigail and so is Becca I’m really proud of Ash Priscilla You guys are amazing parents you do so much for Abigail I don’t think she knows how much you appreciate it and I appreciate everything you’ve done for Abigail and Isaiah and summer I really wanted to send you a letter thanking you guys so much for all the things that I’ve learned about autism and nonverbal autism and so many other disabilities I love seeing his smiling face even though she can’t talk I really wanna meet you guys someday

[@TrackFNS]

hi amazing video so far

[@megankingsland2962]

A video on Monday?! 🥰😍

[@Jody-LeeMcClelland]

Ummmmm kayyyy thanks so much I was just asking about it

[@jadenmahmood7045]

My mum says she’s going to get one for me as I keep taking my belt off in the car 🚗 when I’m in psychosis/schizophrenic episode... also I have autism too. X

[@emmyzima5972]

I completely understand that you use the harness to hold the car seat belt in the correct place and to keep Abbie in the seat but I cant help but wonder, ive seen Abbie rock in the seat quite vigorously and the harness (even though its not installed properly like you would to have it as a full functioning harness) it does stop her from going to far unlike what the normal belt would because they retract. When in just a normal seatbelt i know they are designed to soften to blow by stretching a little when you're in an impact and it has a stopping mechanism when you pull it hard so you dont get a sudden stop but does having the harness stop the normal belt from functioning how its supposed to do by not allowing the person when in an accident have that stretching of the car belt? Seatbelts cause more injuries than people realise wether it be from a low impact to a high impact crash, you get bruises and whiplash all the way to internal bleeding just from what is supposed to be a safety device.

[@kirstenwicks5121]

Will this seat strap keep her from reaching someone that is in the bucket seat beside her or at least keep her from being able to reach someone sitting behind her?

[@katiebrightwell9068]

Where is it from please. My eldest desperately needs something like this. Thank you x

[@grapefruit1992]

For younger special needs kids who may need that extra support in order to stay safe in the car, I would recommend consulting a Child Passenger Safety Technician...

[@maryd6738]

Love the vlogs ❤️❤️

[@chloe3101]

Me who has been watching for years knowing all about the journey from the car seat and the net to the seatbelt and harness: 👁👄👁

[@mbragdon7891]

I know you guys used to have the awareness thing on her seatbelt to show like first responders that she is non verbal, is there a reason why you took that off? Love you guys!

[@junegroves7295]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kellicvred]

Has she ever unclipped the chest clip? I need a solution for my kiddo, and this is perfect, but I want to know how easy that clip would be for him!

[@mariacolon901]

Hello Maass family 😘🤗😊❤🥰

[@jeremiahsatterlee3940]

How would this be done in a pickup truck

[@emmascreamz]

Is this... another reupload or does Asa just look younger because of the shave?

[@louderthanwordsInclusivity]

At the beginning I thought her stims were her trying to finger spell at first lol

[@sadc6033]

I'm 14 and seatbelts cause bad sensory issues

[@howarddustan]

HI love the vid and i am from Torbay in the uk have you tried wive Abbie ( Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes song )

[@oh2525]

I cannot see the link, the one I found on Amazon is for $198 😮

[@infamousnova]

Are you still enjoying this?

[@darlenemateri6521]

Do you need to have an attachment that says she is autistic/ nonverbal say if she was in an accident on the straps ? Especially if the driver or occupants couldn't speak for her if an accident would occur. I know of some families with an autistic child has had them made for that purpose. Thanks.

[@yazirmohamed3880]

Where can i get on of this one in uk

[@rachelstrande3395]

I don’t see the link for this

[@allisonisaacs5213]

Does Abby feel safe with the harness on

[@hannaheliza3954]

Not just people who have autism wear a seatbelt, but I noticed people with lack of upper body strength will fall out of their seat. For example, if your child is on a special needs school bus,they may need a harness to prevent them from sliding under the bus seat.