Communication Device (AAC) Is Helping | When Ice Goes Wrong | Channels You Didn't Know We Watch

[@BrandontheMusicMaster]

Braylee is such a lovable and beautiful little girl!!!❤️

[@Hana.Behl-Lecter]

I'm in Southern Washington state and that fog is how my area looks with pure smoke and ash. It really does feel like the world is coming to an end...I work at a dog kennel and we've started taking in dogs in emergency cases for people who are having to evacuate their homes. Pure craziness. Stay safe, everyone. Be grateful for what you do have even when things are rough. 💜

[@TheWeeFamily]

Ugh that’s heartbreaking but I’m glad that you’re preparing and able to help! Definitely a good reminder to be grateful. Stay safe ❤️❤️

[@dkecskes2199]

I'm about an hour south of there in Salem, it's been very smoky here too. Visibility is around a quarter of a mile at best, and there is ash on the ground like frost.

[@tiatowery6409]

Love the way Beatles opens the door to the bus and goes off to school with such enthusiasm and happiness.Thats because you two(mom and dad) give her such love and understanding and I think you guys are doing an amazing job parenting her it shows!

[@TheWeeFamily]

She loves doing the door opening herself 🙂 Aw thank you. She’s an amazing kid

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Braylee is so sweet when she’s playing with that dough. I hope Braylee sees Chris Ulmer of SBSK

[@jeffshagren1059]

Braylee, I think, is the sweetest kid I've seen on youtube - she has such beautiful eyes, her singing is awesome, and everytime she says something it just melts my heart....what a kid. There are two channels I enjoy - the first is AUsome Chloe, she is an autistic 9 year old who hosts her own channel, she lives in China, her mom is Filipino and her dad is British and she's a charmer. Second is Princess Aspien, she is an autistic 23 year old from Australia, and she is pure fun and very informative about living with autism.

[@AddiTrials]

Stay safe everyone, hazardous air conditions came in here in Washington state today. My heart is with all those affected by the fires.

[@TheWeeFamily]

You stay safe out there! It’s so sad to see

[@mckennagirl1]

Good job zipping that coat Braylee. Yes we in Oregon are experiencing some bad fires and a lot of smoke. Health officials are saying to stay inside. It’s been this way for 4 days now. It snowed ASH. Love your channel 💜. Be safe.

[@TheWeeFamily]

She learned how to zip her coat last year and is now such a pro! I’ve been seeing some photos of the ash falling like rain/snow. So sad! Stay safe

[@geometricheaddress9457]

Awe!! I love Ruby!!

[@TheWeeFamily]

She is so precious!! 🥰

[@Natashakiable18]

Ahahaha! That ending is literally me at interviews like "I can't English." 😂😂😂

[@TheWeeFamily]

Sometimes it’s just difficult!

[@wendystephan35]

I love ”Being Dusty Mae” and could there be a happier child than Ruby. I'm going to try Jesse James.

[@TheWeeFamily]

They’re both great and we have watched them a while. And Jesse James is a newer one we follow but still good!

[@mackenzieb2218]

I'm sitting here with the biggest smile on my face watching b thrive with that communication device. soooo stoked for her omg

[@TheWeeFamily]

She’s been doing a lot better using it independently and even when we prompt her to use it when we aren’t sure what she’s wanting

[@williamvasquez7889]

It’s great to know that the AAC device is helping Braylee! Oh and by the way,I just subscribed to Being Dusty Mae today! Along with Fathering Autism.I’ll try to subscribe to those other channels as well and see how they work out. I hope Carlo’s second surgery is successful! Great video as always! God bless✝️❤️

[@TheWeeFamily]

She’s had an AAC for so long but is using it in combination with verbal language which has been good! Awesome! Hopefully you enjoy them 🙂 Carlos will enjoy the little added break between surgeries

[@Gionacloud]

I know that even if people say something nice that doesn't change what you think but i really like your vlogs and i think you talk well at the camera, you sounds genuine and those videos have a cozy familiar feelings to them, it's very nice ^^

[@TheWeeFamily]

That’s such a nice thing to hear, thank you 🙂❤️

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

Good for you to give back to being dusty may since she gave you a shout out also.. i saw your comment there.. six blind kids just posted a video i jusy love how positive those peope are. And i also watch Angie And Ruby. her dog is so cute... big kiss from holland

[@renecates9871]

Can I just have her eyelashes. I thought Braylee was saying "Worry about yourself "..lol

[@TheWeeFamily]

She has such great lashes!!! 😂 I bet she thinks that

[@skyemckee5014]

I watch Six Blind Kids, Fathering Autism, Being Dusty Mae, and The Killen Clan.

[@danettehartsock6366]

Me too. Also The Felts family Blogs. They adopted 2 special needs little girl's.

[@andreanairvin7724]

Me too, all of them.

[@dawnberry3797]

I just started watching Nicky tv it is really good real nice family and Nick is amazing

[@kwaktak]

I came over here a couple of years ago from Fathering Autism after being a long time subscriber there. I recently subscribed to NickyTV because I find them a little more relatable as my autism experience is with having a pubescent/teenage son with level 3 autism and intellectual disability disorder. They are in Long Island NY. The father is a 6th grade teacher and the mother is a nurse who just got her college degree! Like FA, they have been able to find balance with respite and have a plan for their son’s future and in using their platform to foster awareness for people with autism entering the work force when they come of age. They also recently moved to a new house where they have gotten their 14yo boy Nicky into painting sea shells and riding his tricycle.

[@TheWeeFamily]

That’s awesome to see a different variety and representation. Especially since we just can’t cover things that we have no experience with and definitely have a while until we get there but so many like you are already at those stages.

[@G4RA]

I love the ending you couldn’t get it clear! Is like watching your brain work 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheWeeFamily]

Definitely was hard at work thinking through it!

[@emmalieberman]

I can’t believe it’s already cold enough for frost on the windows! Where did summer go?!

[@TheWeeFamily]

It sneaks out pretty abruptly around here 😂 we do have some days in the 70s or 80s but mostly in mid 50s and 60s in the forecast for us

[@Dragonlove3]

Love this videos 😀❤️

[@moniquemonjes994]

Yes we were definitely smelling the smoke, even though The fires were not where we Live, but they are all pretty close.

[@TheWeeFamily]

I believe it. Stay safe!

[@lisathielman8096]

Ooo I like the MN suggestions! Stacey will you have a tool box in your kitchen at the farm?

[@kwaktak]

Too true about 2020. It’s been a year we didn’t see coming.

[@TheWeeFamily]

It’s pretty wild and I don’t think any of us could’ve guessed all that was in store. We are making it by though!

[@caseyslifewithcp3727]

I have cerebral palsy not autism but I still love watching your videos and other disabled people's videos

[@icharmed]

I also watch Our LANDing Crew, they have four autistic kids and recently moved to I believe Colorado

[@AlexKenas]

If Braylee likes to be squeezed, perhaps compression shirts may be beneficial for her although I would worry about pressure on her trachea.

[@TheWeeFamily]

We may explore into compression shirts. In the past she was always too small (but now she’s finally growing... nonstop it seems). She does have a weighted compression vest that she will wear from time to time

[@AlexKenas]

@@TheWeeFamily I tried a weighted vest, but I did not like the way that the seams rubbed on my chest. I sometimes cut the front collar of tight shirts to allow me to inhale easier.

[@dkecskes2199]

I've tried athletic/base layer shirts that were maybe a size or 2 "too small". The polyester/elastic ones that are super smooth (like the shirt version of leggings) are the best for that.

[@AlexKenas]

@@TheWeeFamily Perhaps you should make a video about her compression vest for tactile therapy.

[@geometricheaddress9457]

WEEkly announcement! Clever Stacy!!

[@TheWeeFamily]

David doesn’t always like my jokes 😂😂😂 I love a good pun

[@mackenzieb2218]

finally followed you guys on IG, ahaha expect my comments there now ahaha

[@TheWeeFamily]

Awesome!!

[@Glotglot]

While you were out patting the windows, you missed Braylee waving to you. :) When she wants ice in her food, maybe you could offer her a cup to put it in, while she fixes her food correctly. OR maybe she just likes the noise of the ice maker. Show her how to use it when there is no food out. Just a thought. I love ice. I also love salt. Not like in any food, or in just drinks. I was told by my Doc it's a form of pica. I will eat salt off pretzels until my tongue is raw. As a kid my mom used to yell at me because I would fill my pocket with rock salt and suck on it all day. I chew so much ice, that when out of the country I had to ask the kitchen for a bucket of ice twice a day. When I left the last hotel, a waitress asked me what I did with all the ice. You should have seen her face when I said I eat it.

[@TheWeeFamily]

We have tried to offer it in a cup but it isn’t part of the routine and what she’s expecting I think. Yeah it can be a form of pica and sometimes even oral sensory seeking. Oh my gosh I bet she was shocked by that!

[@Glotglot]

@@TheWeeFamily I never thought of the oral sensory seeking. I have also chewed on rubber grapes for hours at a time, chewed the fingers off rubber dolls as a kid. Chewed on the fleshy part of my hands. Left twizzlers out to get tough so I can chew hard on them. Constantly had pen ends in my mouth chewing on them. I got in trouble for having pins, staples, paperclips in my mouth at school. Nowadays I just chew on silicone straws, and food textures are a big deal to me. Hmmm... Thats quite a list! Ive never actually sat and thought about it before.

[@katielowder3702]

You need to put some alcohol and water in a squirt bottle for the bus windows its good for ice too

[@AlexKenas]

It also erases dry erase boards very well when the felt erasers are ineffective.

[@critterkid12]

Fires are only 10 miles from us Roseburg Oregon. Air quality is hazardous we try hard not to go out .

[@TheWeeFamily]

Stay safe!! Thinking of everyone out there ❤️

[@gothicmatter9123]

My son loves ice too🤗

[@hannahzd8097]

Love your videos

[@abbymoe138]

It’s super smoky over here rn. It’s worse than the past 12 fire seasons here, in western Washington. It’s burning like never before.

[@TheWeeFamily]

It looks so bad. Stay safe ❤️

[@elenadelawder6913]

"Have a great week"👍💙💛

[@ekidd79]

David "It's a little hazy out here"...Me "hazy? fella you'd better be on the lookout for ghost pirates!...what you have right there is ghost pirate fog!" Those fires are heartbreaking. I have a friend who lives near Portland and she is okay at the moment, but knows people who have lost their homes...just terrible I have fallen down some weird youtube rabbit holes recently...I will check out those channels you mentioned ;-)

[@TheWeeFamily]

Hahahaha ghost pirate fog! It was pretty weird out seeing all the fog. It truly is so sad what’s happening and how bad those fires are 😢

[@mariannejennisch9293]

I have already done 4 layers to walk to my bus for work. Also turned on my heat crazy it is to early

[@TheWeeFamily]

Oh wow!! We haven’t done the heat yet

[@jcothers1]

I’m so glad her AAC is helping her. I know when I started using mine it made my world so different in a very good way. I used to just go quiet when I couldn’t figure out how to say what I needed to which is a problem when you need help! So now I can ask for help and talk about all kinds of things! And I gave myself an Australian accent because it was the one that sounded nicest to my ears I’m team ice 😂 I eat ice because I love the crunch so I fill my water cup with mostly ice and crunch on it all day. I wish my fridge/freezer was the same as yours! My freezer is on the bottom and doesn’t make ice 🧊 so I have to make myself and constantly bending over. Oof, but I love my ice! I am not team socks and sandals tho haha. I would be okay with them but I can’t wear sandals after I broke my foot due to a broken sandal. Ever since that I cannot wear sandals because it’s too scary 😨

[@TheWeeFamily]

Definitely it has helped her, especially when we can’t exactly tell what specifically she wants, we can prompt her to use her talker and it helps her tell us what she’s wanting to communicate. Sometimes she will say or repeat things verbally even if it isn’t want she’s actually wanting or if she’s not sure so it’s very helpful in those times. She hasn’t really been eating the ice is the thing, it seems more to be routine led. I don’t blame you! It would be hard to get past that.

[@gamemasternetworkspy736]

Cool. Video

[@allisoncatoire6087]

Craving ice is associated with low iron. I have anemia and low iron and i wanted ice all the time. It is something to consider medically

[@TheWeeFamily]

We thought of that too but she isn’t actually eating it.

[@AussieRollerDerby]

You guys are the best! Big hugs from ‘down under’ 😂🥰

[@TheWeeFamily]

💕

[@betsyholcomb1517]

I love socks and sandals. Don’t worry they will come back.

[@TheWeeFamily]

Even if they don’t, B will totally still rock it ☺️

[@pixxie102]

Fall winter mix coat: a midwestern staple

[@TheWeeFamily]

Yessss!!

[@kavitadeva]

Hi wee family. Does Braylee eat the ice? Wasn't Rubie getting her new Service Dog the Best! I commented to you once that I have a service dog and how much he has completely changed my life and he is my best friend. I have complex childhood PTSD among other illnesses and he is a champ at getting me out of a meltdown. That is what he was trained for and he does it every time I spin out and go off the charts. I cannot wait till Braylee gets her own service dog. It's going to be so incredible for her I am sure. Have a great weekend

[@TheWeeFamily]

Doesn’t seem that she is really eating the ice more than she seeks the routine. It was a great video!! I’m so glad you have a service dog who has such a large and positive impact for you! We will be so excited when B gets hers as well. 🙂

[@alexthesaintbernardlover5938]

Thank you for the vlogs love you

[@TheWeeFamily]

❤️

[@tamoshanter6268]

Have Braylee's iron level in her blood checked to make sure she doesn't have an iron deficiency. Low iron levels or other r nutrients in the blood can cause picas, craving/eating/chewing non-food items. These items can be ice, dirt, or even detergent. I had a strong desire to chew ice constantly that ended up being caused by an iron deficiency. Once that was taken care of the cravings for ice disappeared. Weird huh? It could just very well be Braylee's new passion is ice in everything, but it may be worth it to have her blood checked just in case. Again, my cravings were excessive, constantly chewing ice and driving everyone around me crazy.

[@TheWeeFamily]

with her history of pica we know of iron deficiency being possible. Her pica has really been pretty nonexistent lately with other things and she hasn’t actually been eating the ice as much as she just wants to put it in things as routine. If anything, it may be sensory related to temperature. Blood draws are also so incredibly difficult with her 😞

[@MilenaxDx]

❤

[@karenhunter8095]

I remember when you and Braylee planted the Jalapenos and I was impressed with how the plants turned out. I always look forward to your posts. I've noticed Braylee is pronouncing words so clearly lately. Have a good weekend Wee Fam. Do you have new merch coming out and when? I thought you had mentioned that in one of the vlogs....

[@TheWeeFamily]

I know! We were surprised that they grew at all!! Her speech has definitely gotten much more clear! We fixed the tie dye text which was the newest. But David is still working on the merch store in general.

[@803happygirl]

Hey guys! Did you notice that Braylee beat David to the punch by saying "welcome" as she got onto the bus ( at 1:44 or so ).....David said " yeah" and then proceeded to say " Welcome to the bus ride"....I don't think that he noticed that Braylee welcomed him first this time!!! That smart little awesome genius best ya to it!!! 😂Way to go, Braylee! 👍 thumbs up!👌A-OKAY! 👊 fist bump!👏👏👏👏clap clap clap clap😂You are number ☝, my friend 😀 I had to stop the video to send this comment.......now I will let myself watch the rest of your awesomeness!❤💙💚💛💜💖❤💙💚💛💜💟❤💙💚💛💜💗❤💙

[@dragonm4364]

only legends can peel there oranges with nothing but here own two hands. lol

[@TheWeeFamily]

😂😂😂 great comment

[@allisond.46]

Hold on... it froze in September? I live in New England, and I’ve just started wearing a fleece at night.,

[@TheWeeFamily]

Just one night. It doesn’t usually start freezing most nights until October

[@socialstoriesforneurotypic1845]

Ice can be a good stim as it is very crunchy...perhaps Braylee needs something crunch to chew on?

[@TheWeeFamily]

Definitely. The thing with ice seems to be more routine based since it’s very seldom that we see it actually eaten by her once she puts it in the food/drinks

[@sarahmaywoodruff1443]

I was just about to do laundry when I got your notification.

[@TheWeeFamily]

We definitely have some laundry to do today too

[@bencaldecott6583]

Hey. So awsome.

[@TheWeeFamily]

👍🏻

[@bencaldecott6583]

The Wee Family 😘

[@Annie-so3cb]

I can't wait to see her service dog. What breed is it. I can't remember if you all had mentioned that before. Oh David my eyes were watering and my hand was faninng to blow my mouth off when you were chewing that 🌶 😳😳😂😂 my husband does the same thing. Braylee is doing so well with communication.. She is one Amazing young lady. How is the weather been there our furnace has kicked on here in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We have even had frost here 🥺😢. I so dislike this time of year. I love the fall season and the colors. Just don't like what follows. I will check out there other channels you mentioned. Much love to you all. 💜💙❤

[@TheWeeFamily]

It will mostly likely be a Labrador since that’s primarily what the company uses. Do you not like spicy foods? She has been doing so great and continues to get better and it’s been fantastic. It’s been cooler for sure and cozy overall but we enjoy that! David won’t let us use the heat just yet 😂 he goes “get a blanket/warmer clothes on” total dad thing I swear. We did get frost that one day so far. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Annie-so3cb]

@@TheWeeFamily No my tummy won't allow me t eat spicy foods. would tell David go put a pair of shorts on and no shirt cause I am turning the heat on...lol if it gets below 64 in my house my heat kicks on. my hubby knows better then to complain. lol naw just kidding. But I am always cold I always have sweat pants on and a hoodie or a sweater.

[@superfluityme]

This may or may not be related, a person I know who has autism has digestive issues and body temperature control issues and will do things to compensate for what is occurring to her. One of the things that are an issue for her is carbs. Maybe Braylee is using ice to counter reflux. Just thought I'd mention it in case there is a reason for her wanting the ice. I also used to know a little girl who had a rare disease and she used to eat frozen cooked fish fingers to sooth her stomach.

[@TheAngelsMommie]

I live in Washington state and the smoke is so bad that its its hard to see and the air quality is bad.

[@TheWeeFamily]

I believe it 🙁 stay safe

[@TheAngelsMommie]

@@TheWeeFamily we are. Staying inside and catching up with with KZbin families

[@dollfin5235]

the ash floating in the air here in CA reminds me of the upside down in stranger things

[@TheWeeFamily]

That’s kind of spooky

[@dollfin5235]

yeah it's eerie. getting better

[@faithfulservant1050]

💕💕💕💕💕✌✌🤗

[@lilblacklamb222]

Braylee is beautiful and I love her voice! My daughter is 3 almost 4 and has autism, epilepsy and GGD. Shes been using the touchchat app to help with communication. She can speak but it's pretty much only immediate echolellia. Her thing is water she loves anything to do with it and getting her to stop can be hard. As I type shes sucking water from her water bottle and spitting it on her hands then rubbing them together. 🤪😒

[@TheWeeFamily]

Aww thanks! Braylee actually started with touchchat initially when she was 3 and changed to Proloquo2go when we moved here and had to replace her AAC. Braylee started with immediate echolalia too and still does it. Yes water is a big thing here too! Oh my gosh we had a spitting phase too.

[@tiatowery6409]

Lol Beatles? What?Braylee lol

[@TheWeeFamily]

Haha autocorrect does that often! It used to do it to us a lot before we corrected it so many times 😂

[@keepfitwithliz]

Aw that was so good of B to ask for an orange on her talker, you could see her searching for it as well. Well done Braylee! David I think you are doing a better job than you think you are, it can be hard to talk sometimes but you just cut it out or make a funny outtake like you did today. You need to give yourself more credit 😃 I think it's great you talked about other KZbin channels. I am waiting to be referred for an aspbergers assessment myself and want to film the process to put on another channel. I have seen how amazing the special needs community is on KZbin and want to be a part of it. Maybe one day you will stumble across one of my videos 😛

[@keepfitwithliz]

Just to clarify, this is something I have talked about with a health professional, I'm not fishing for diagnosis myself!

[@TheWeeFamily]

She did such a great job! I appreciate that. Just have to work with what we have. That’s cool, I think firsthand and as an adult that’s a good perspective and experience to share

[@keepfitwithliz]

I think so too and the symptoms and understanding will change from a child to an adult. It's always good for others to see the world from another perspective 😊

[@meditogofilmproduction]

I don't get fires but we are in troical stprm, hurricane Sally and in a tornado watch & I'm in Florida

[@TheWeeFamily]

Those aren’t any fun either

[@meditogofilmproduction]

@@TheWeeFamily yes indeed

[@yaboicj3775]

Do you watch NickyTV....I love them

[@bon5339]

I’m always socks and sandles

[@Kaytie_Alexis]

What was David about to grab? It looked like a dog leash?

[@TheWeeFamily]

It was 😂😂

[@Kaytie_Alexis]

The Wee Family maybe he was thinking of taking Carlos with you.

[@gamemasternetworkspy736]

So love Life see Cool video

[@amybraffet8635]

Does she eat the ice too?

[@TheWeeFamily]

Not that we have noticed.

[@amybraffet8635]

The Wee Family that’s good! I was concerned about a possible deficiency or warning sign of one if she was obsessing about eating the ice

[@pontinrob]

Looking at that morning if I didn't know better I'd think you was here in UK 😂. Oh and again socks and sandals is so wrong i automatically think when i see it just don't be lazy and cut your toe nails because that's the only reason i can see for doing it.

[@TheWeeFamily]

Is that what it looks like pretty often out there in the mornings??! Hahahahah I bet some people do use socks for that reason. B just doesn’t want to give up on those sandals and keep her little piggies warm too.

[@pontinrob]

@@TheWeeFamily yeah it does in autumn and winter

[@rachelruiz5637]

What does a purchaser do?

[@karenhunter8095]

I've been wanting to ask that myself.

[@Badfrog240]

You should check out Blue Van Dan a KZbinr that lives in the heart of the Wild Fires in California

[@andrewestrada6094]

Good vlog today wee family braylee is so cute I have a app that braylee might like it's called music for kids and it just list all these songs you guys should go check it out I think braylee might like I will go check out the KZbin channels you put in the description thank you guys

[@TheWeeFamily]

Awesome!!

[@AussieRollerDerby]

So happy Braylee’s dog is getting close. This week Dusty’s Teddy has finally been registered with an org here in Australia, now he’s legit. 🙌 it’s probably something I don’t say enough but the difference he makes for her is insane, that’s why I can’t wait to see Braylee with one.

[@TheWeeFamily]

We are hoping November but it’s okay if we have to wait past that too Awww congrats!!! ❤️❤️

[@graceharris2122]

B is beautiful. Suggestion of a song to look up song socks with sandals from Sunny with a Chance Disney channel show it's funny. 🧡💛💚💙🖤♥️❤️😸😺

[@tessabishop2678]

Do u still watch fathering autism

[@TheWeeFamily]

Of course!! All the vlog squad we still watch. We just wanted to share some different channels this time 🙂

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

so would you say *WiNteR* *is* *comming* 🗯💨🗯😆😆😆😆

[@TheWeeFamily]

You know it!!!! 🤩

[@Mike-rk4eb]

Jacob Velazquez might be wonderful, but his father sure isn't. He says rude things to random people.