Transitions Are Harder With Autism

It's hard for any kid to leave a fun place and come back to the real world. It's even harder when you have autism. Transitions are harder with autism. She didn't want to go home at first but eventually she was happy to be there. Abbie had her best year at summer camp.
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[@mackenzieb2218]

After watching these videos of yours, I actually applied to volunteer at a local camp for kids with disabilities. It makes me soooooo happy knowing Abby had an amazing time. I want to contribute to making another kids summer. LOVE YOU GUYS

[@holly1610]

I like the new intro song. Glad Abbie had a fun time at camp, her buddy seemed so sweet and caring. Also good luck to Isaiah on his trip!

[@laurenbauer670]

Holly P what song is it?

[@holly1610]

Lauren B. - Sorry I don’t know.

[@happyme3556]

I am a disability care worker. Have been for 7 years now. One of the most exciting part of my week is going to work. Absolutely love everyone there. Such a blessing.

[@wt0416]

She really loves that camp. Everything she wanted was there. so happy that she got back to the transition fast. That would be awsome for doing bbq with all the people helped with abbie a pool party. They would love that. They would also love to see adorable abbie again. She would be soooo happy.

[@thatgrltabi]

She looked at peace and very happy I think Catherine was a major factor..... I cant wait to her brother volunteering

[@bluedrgn52]

Welcome back Abbie! We missed you too! It looks like she had a blast, camp is always awesome. I bet the time in nature does wonders for her, I know it does for my daughter. (She goes to camp in late July and cannot wait for it! :)) Abbie looks like she's grown up in the short time she's been gone. It's crazy! And y'all got my postcard. Yay!

[@marleesills3411]

I love that you showed a parents perspective. I worked at a camp like this for 4 years and loved it and the relationship you built with participants.

[@djhyperdrive6341]

6:11 is my dad's car I am a camp I am special camper I love going there I hope to see her I seen here in my sessions from the past. It's cool to see people like me with autism.

[@rebeccapaigehailey]

My daughter volunteers in a month up in Minnesota! She loves it so much I drive her 6 hours to volunteer for a week. Anyone who can volunteer should! It's an amazing experience for all!

[@derpherpson2119]

Those camp buddies are so sweet. They truly are special. You can tell Abby loves the girls there and that they love her. It's so sweet!

[@candacekeller8470]

Awe love Abbie so happy with friends from camp😄Thank you to everyone for your taking care of our Abbie.

[@blindpeopledostuff3587]

Also I think it’s great that she got to go away to camp. So many people with different disabilities really need an experience like a two week or even one week sleep away camp. So many parents don’t wanna realize what good it does to their kid. As adults I see some of the ones who never went to a camp just not be so independent. They are is a certain independence that your child realizes when they are away from you. Mine certainly realized how wonderful it was for me to go. A big change happened that set me up to becoming an independent person one day.

[@jamiegrant1397]

I teared up when everyone was saying her name at the Award ceremony

[@LenaKim4]

The amount of love shared by the camp counselors is SO beautiful! Does Abby have a communication device?

[@amberhall1288]

Welcome home Abbie! So glad you had a great time at camp again this year! You are loved! ♥️

[@hayleytackett9486]

It seemed to me that Abbie wanted her new buddy Cathrine to come home with her. I feel like that’s why she grabbed her hand and pulled her to the car! I’m so glad that Abbie’s back! I’m a camp counselor for kiddos with chronic illnesses myself, so I definitely understand why Cathrine would have started crying as she walked away. Safe travels Isaiah! This mission trip will change your life! I went to Oklahoma after the tornado to help rebuild. We were building small buildings (barely big enough to be the size of a bathroom) and we put an air conditioner in them. That’s really all the money that they had at that point and they had sooo many people in line that we’re just sleeping on the street prior to that! So I know you will be even more changed than I was by mine! 💙💙

[@rmjames83]

1983 was the year I was born!! Camp I am special seems to be the BEST!! Awesome, and incredibly special!!! Transitions are a challenge for all of us I think-but as you say in regards to Abbie-everything is magnified! Looked as if Abbie was enjoying stimming on Priscilla’s necklace when y’all were first reunited!

[@zayrarodriguez5900]

You two have raised such great kids and it shows

[@TheHaleygermaine]

That is such a good idea Pris! Inviting all the “buddies” to a bbq!! & gosh.... this makes me miss going to camp as a kid!! Some of the best times!!! Love that she got to enjoy that feeling!

[@hearsthewater]

You got my cookbook! I saw your "naked" hamburgers and I knew you needed my book! I tried to contact you on Instagram to let you know it was coming, but it was a while back, and I am not even sure I sent the message right. Enjoy. It isn't just like bread, but it has its own flavor and texture that really helped me to not miss bread so much! Y'all got one of the last copies of the print book before I revamped and re-launched it.

[@fatheringautism]

Omg thank you so much. We love the book. Even cooler that it’s your own book.

[@hearsthewater]

I hope that it gives you some ideas, that's why I wrote it.

[@catherineritch6241]

Catherine is such an amazing worker and friend for Abbey.

[@cheridampier2524]

Welcome home Abbie and safe travels Isaiha

[@brookewink166]

Aghhhh! I was a volunteer counselor for a summer camp program in Mississippi at a special needs assisted living type place. I had the best experience of my life. Doing this made me know I want to work with special needs and so I want to speak on all of those camp counselor parts, we aren’t only giving your kid the best experience, they’re giving us the best experience :)

[@oliviamortonx350]

at 8:8 you see abby picking her nose it shows how confident she is infront of the camera and i truly say myself i dont know how she does it its amazing

[@meredithchapman2009]

We all fell that way Abby. Going back to work after a two week vacation and that alarm goes off. No fun.

[@madbornstudio]

I take my hat off to these helpers, they look like they do an awesome job at all times

[@jenwilliams9015]

Saying goodbye as a camp counselor is awful. I worked at a camp in Maryland in 2012, and i definitely cried once I had walked away. It amazing, you go in thinking you’re going to make an impact on the kids you get, but they change you so much along the way. I’m not super emotional either, but the goodbyes are hard. Lots of tears!

[@mariebarrett8774]

Awe so excited on Abbie's report that she was so involved and had so much fun.....

[@daro2662]

I dont think people ever realize what a huge impact being involved in the spectrum or even any disorder community it can be. I seriously changed so much because my clients have opened my eyes into their world. So happy Abby had a good time!

[@kelsied218]

Getting adjusted to real life after camp is so hard as a camper and counselor! Coming home or popping out for other programs I have to apologize for still being in camp mode with routines and culture and behavior.

[@denakerr8198]

Yay, kids are home, had a great time, can't wait to see the new house, glad Abbie had so much fun.

[@fatheringautism]

This was last year.

[@JeriFortune]

You got me again. I cried when Abby got dropped off at camp and when you picked her up. I cried when you picked her up because she acted like she wanted to stay there. I totally love your entire family. Isaiah I wish you well and safe on your trip and thank you and your family for everything you do for others. #muchlove

[@shygirlnow2011]

Abbie amazes me. When she is hyped up and shaking her head,she never hits anything w her head. I am amazed.

[@melodyfontaine2947]

I am going to camp for 5 weeks this summer. After me first week in which I went mute twice, I felt relieved when my counselors would sign with me. I love watching your videos and watching Abby sign.

[@rebeccab9279]

One of my favorite things about Abbie is that she shows how she feels; not many people are that genuine and authentic! It might not always be the most socially acceptable situation but I think it’s a really cool trait!

[@mariaespinoza6358]

Abbie is herself, the best thing to ever be. Nothing about Abbie😇is fake or conniving. She's friends with you and you know she truly loves you. Nothing sneaky about her.. except for 🍬🍭, snacks🍟 or ... the pool!! 🤽

[@101melissalovesyou]

I’m so glad that Abbie had such a great time. ☺️👍🏻

[@mariebarrett8774]

Bless her transitions are hard even for adults coming back from vacation...

[@chelseasearson-furtick7445]

Priscilla is looking so good! And so happy to see Abby again

[@burcudj8025]

I wish a camp like this was available in NYC... this made me cry... I can see how happy Abbie was and how amazing these people are with these children. You do not see people and care like this here in ny

[@charliebaker966]

Welcome back Abbie I have the same problem with leaving and transitioning. I am going through testing for autism .I am going to a camp from the 27th July till the 3rd of August

[@stephaniemullins8114]

Have fun at camp

[@veedoublecee605]

Sinead Baker I'm the same way. But I was tested and diagnosed but I'm 21 and I have a blanket u take with me and it helps me transition

[@jaydrianpaiyne3873]

Veedoublecee could I have autism I sleep with my baby blanket and I rock myself to sleep at night every night if I don’t I can’t sleep I’m 14. I can never sleep anywhere but home and most of the time I find myself laying with my mom Bc of panic attacks....

[@jaydrianpaiyne3873]

Veedoublecee add me on Snapchat if u can jayd11rodebush

[@Wensela]

So how did your testing go?

[@ObsidianVormund]

Welcome home Abbie and be safe Isaiha. Have a great Summer guys!

[@suemick8709]

My gosh Abbie looks so much like Priscillla.

[@eternal.prospect]

Yes! Isaiah and Abbie are totally mini Asa and Priscilla.

[@VannyV1221]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@chelseasearson-furtick7445]

You guys are almost at 100k subscribers!!! Well deserved🎉

[@jenniferphillips4496]

Welcome home Abbie! Looks like you had a great time!! So, will Isaiah take a vlog camera with him to El Salvador? That would be awe as one to see!

[@elenadelawder6913]

I'm glad Abbie had fun

[@theredheadedprincess5902]

Love watching your sub count grow so much everyday. It's amazing. You all are amazing!! Thank you for helping me through my everyday life struggle with anxiety, depression,and severe panic disorder. I also suffer w a disease called Chron's which is also severe in my case. Can't seem to get it into remission and I've had my large and small intestine resectioned w the hope that it wouldn't spread throughout the rest but it has. But I'm not having the last of the intestine taken out just yet. Extremely nervous about that bcuz I will have to have a colostomy bag 😢😷. I'm sorry this has nothing to do with your channel and awareness but I needed to let you know how much your family helps others that don't suffer from autism. I hope that's okay w/ your family. I watch faithfully everyday and usually comment. Do y'all read and comment back once in a while. I'm sure it's hard bcuz there are so many,but I'm sure I've heard Asa say that he reads the comments actually Priscilla too. Love y'all

[@jampotsj3463]

Tiana Paglio 2@

[@sophiehoney]

*Glad Abbie had a great time at camp and hope Isaiah has a safe trip!* 😄💖

[@JenniferMarie1990]

Welcome back Abbie!!!!! Safe travels to you Isaiah and have fun where your going.

[@racheldichter1749]

Glad that she is happy and home that is one happy little girl

[@pixxie102]

Cilla has the best ideas to show appreciation for Abbie’s caregivers! (Saying that as an caregiver )

[@Izzy_Walker]

Safe travels,Isaiah!

[@regenbogen2580]

Aww I'm so glad Abbie had such a great time. Also can't believe the size of cars everyone has in America haha

[@Wensela]

@Abigail Henderson In my country and i think that Regenbogen is from the same one, you have to pay road tax that is based on the weight of the car. That is why most people drive smaller cars. Its also better with parking.

[@mariebarrett8774]

So happy you had such a wonderful time Abbie....

[@bfunnygirl21934]

I mean this as a compliment. I don’t understand why you guys don’t have WAY more subscribers? You totally deserve it! I know you’ll get there tho! 😊💕

[@fatheringautism]

We're getting there. 😁

[@BrendaD72]

Abbie may not have cried, but I sure did. That had to be an awesome feeling to see her so content there. What an amazing group of people who take their time to be there each Summer.

[@janek7618]

Welcome back, Abbie! I enjoyed your vacation videos, Asa. And Priscilla, I sympathized with you on the previous videos about the dreaded raft trip. I'm not a strong swimmer and have almost drowned a couple of times at summer day camp when a kid and another time as a teenager. Glad you survived! :) Isaiah, que Dios te bendigo en el viajo (?) Sorry, my Spanish is more than rusty! BTW, I submitted a translation of your video description (blurb) that I translated into Japanese. Take care!

[@katericacarrington3582]

Welcome home Abbie hope you had such a fun time at camp😁😘. Have fun on you're trip Isaiah

[@yogabirds]

Transitions are always hard and as parents, we get the brunt of them. Love and understanding is about all we can do. It's also hard when your kid has been away for a few days and they don't jump into your arms ready to go home. I think we are all going to witness a miracle in the next few years as Abby continues to grow and increases her personal awareness. The young lady I saw in todays vlog was lightyears ahead of the little girl I watched last year. She now knows the power of effective communicating and she is trying hard to learn. Like everyone else, I wish she could just spit it out and tell us what she is thinking. Maybe it's just coincidental editing, but I've noticed lately that Abby tends to get up and walk away a large portion of the time when the adults around her start talking about nonverbal autism. Even though she has learning signing potty gets you out of situations, when Pricilla confronted her about it in the SBK interview, she smiled and gave us the same look every other teenager gives us when we have caught on to their "game." I know Pricilla wants to hear her talk and Abby knows it too. During the SBK when She was asled if she loves her mom, Abby made the same three sounds at least three times. It reminds me of the adults talking in a Peanuts cartoon, but the 3 syllable inflection she used reminds me of I love you. One thing we know for sure is that Abby knows what love is and she knows she is loved very much!

[@mariebarrett8774]

Catherine us so wonderful with Abbie....go Abbie getting your music award....

[@susie9010]

I just love Abby and it appeared that she had so much fun @ camp! Great job, Ab! I don’t personally know anyone with autism, but your channel just warms my heart. Sending your family lots of love & positive energy! 💕🌸💕🌸

[@kearanyrese1]

I'm glad my letter got to yall!

[@Wensela]

I would have loved a ND camp when i was younger. Even now that could be something i would go to, now that im 47. I like hanging around people like me so i dont have to pretent. Lucky for Abbie and children like her things have changed for the better since the '70s when i was a young person.

[@hyd8523]

Her improvement over the past year has been IMMENSE, i'm so proud of her and you all actually. Also I would give anything to work at a camp like that. Its truly awesome what they do for these kids.

[@graybaby153]

You are all an inspiration! I'm learning a lot about autism since my 2 year old son might have non verbal autism

[@alycooper1932]

Did your son ever start talking? I'm asking because my daughter was recently evaluated for autism (haven't gotten results back yet) and she currently does not talk much at all.

[@graybaby153]

@@alycooper1932 My son is 7 and is still non verbal but he will say a couple of words but that’s about it

[@tarahersch5270]

Welcome home Abbie!! Glad you had such an amazing time at camp!!!

[@hollyamberblue]

Abby is so stunning, I wish i had natural beauty like her.

[@dezydotexe]

You guys are the best people ever who takes care of your wonder daughter, I have autism myself and I love your videos so much★

[@nataa5133]

WOW what a beautiful camp and such wonderful ppl who work their. I will look them up thx for sharing 👍

[@chantel198769]

I missed u too Abby 🤗 happy to see u back in the vlogs. They aren't the same without Abby 💙

[@labellavita12]

Best parents award goes to you guys! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@katiewhite7955]

Abby you are such an inspiration for others who are on spectrum keep up the good work thank you up loading this

[@madisonl735]

I went to summer camp sometime in June and it is for 8-13 year olds and I just turned 14 June 24 so it was my last year going and it is so much fun!!! We have a skit night Tuesday and battle ball on wendsday and Dance in Thursday!!! We have 2 counclers and it is so fun

[@staceyruwoldt9158]

Awwwww that is such a beautiful organization, what a wonderful camp 😁😊😀💓💓💓 A camp like that sure does make each individual child feel special I imagine :)❤ I love how they acknowledge every single child's gift and skill, that is so lovely! Every child gets to feel like a star for that time there 😍💥🌟⭐💓

[@tayllorlee]

My summer camp has recently closed down and me and my big brother (who has autism) has been going there for about 9 years and I 5 years and he was so sad when we told him that the summer camp was closed it took us a while to tell him like every time he asked to go to summer camp we told him no summer camp summer camp gone and it took a while but he finally understands it and he misses his helper who used to be with him and says her name every day so we reached out to her and he got to spend the day with her and we were grateful that she was able to take off time from her day and spend time with my brother

[@BVBCharlotte]

Her buddy looks so lovely :)

[@Brycesaggiebabe]

Aw, I would hate to leave too. That is an amazing group of kids!

[@QtdiamonD]

Have a save trip isaiah! Glad to see you Abbie!

[@krissycoleman1620]

welcome back Abbie! glad you had fun at camp! have fun ISISAH .. take lots of pictures when your gone!!!

[@sofiabianchi5284]

You guys are such a sweet family. Many people say autism is a Medical Disorder not Mental Disorder. Look into the Andy Cutler Protocol. Many parents say they’ve seen great results. Best of luck!

[@andyknight794]

Hiya Abbie Your the best ! 😊 I hated seeing you sad coming home from camp I know it's super hard coping with change. You done an amazing job coping with it well done. Your awesome 😊 Love watching your videos when I'm sad you cheer me up Your family are awesome wish my mum and dad understood more when I was growing up Thanks

[@djlawlz4041]

Coming home from camp is always really hard for me.

[@MarvelFan-uv8vm]

Hi, Isaiah. How are you doing? Thank you for reading my letter to your sister, Abbie. I was thrilled that she took a trip down on a water tube slides for first time. I just wanna congratulated her that she did good on those attractions.😇

[@abbyhalon6933]

Hey I love you guys this is such a great story to follow. at school we have a class of autistic children and we help them they are so sweet

[@sarakeith5480]

Welcome home Abbie!!! Have a safe trip to El Salvador Isaiah!! Love watching you open the mail!

[@joanmcgilton5148]

I think Abby needs a ride in the golf cart. Maybe get some ice cream too. I’m glad she had a awesome time. It looks like they sure do know how to take good care of the kids at camp. I agree it alway is a hard time getting used to one place and coming back.

[@allysha.j]

Welcome home abbs! Abbie's so loved! Beautiful! Love your channel so much!

[@MultiEla96]

I love your channel, and Abbie were so happy in the end

[@emilynelson6502]

When Abby is at camp and surfing, does she socialize with the other kids with autism, or mostly just the older kids/volunteers?

[@Wensela]

@@nasrihaithem9529 You would think that that is correct but most people learn from other autistic people. I learned more from other autistics then NT people.

[@AbigailCF]

nasri haithem what are normal people?

[@wndud2521]

nasri haithem don’t refer to the people without disabilities as normal people. That implies that ppl with disabilities are not normal which isn’t true. Be more considerate with your choices of words that you use. It could make a difference in how you/society perceive and treat people with disabilities.

[@Comintern1919]

@@wndud2521 I know this comment is more than a year old, but I don't see the offence of the word "normal", because if you take offence of something or someone being called "not normal", you are implying that not being normal is something bad. It isn't. Not being normal is not something that is bad. Normal means, per definition, something that is not common. Something that doesn't adhere to the consensus, to the majority. Autism is, while one of the most common disabilities, still a small percentage of the overall population. So it is not "normal". But that shouldn't be an insult, that shouldn't be something bad. Because it isn't. Going by your logic we might as well completely get rid of the word "normal" since if Autism isn't not normal, then what is?

[@LifeByJen]

Welcome home sweet Abbie!! I missed seeing you in the vlogs!!! 💜😊

[@wispiwispi1889]

Isaiah, make sure you have an 'earthquake plan' while in El Salvador. Earthquakes are very common. Have fun!

[@jamescondry5325]

Welcome Back Abbie! 🎶 It's great to see you again. 🤗 You look like you had so much fun. 🎉 Question, is the young lady giving Abbie a hug at timestamp 4:53 Isaiah's long lost twin? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@fatheringautism]

Lol, that's Becca. They undeniably look more like siblings than Isaiah and Abbie.

[@kim_steele58137]

Welcome home abbie safe travels Isaiah have fun be safe..

[@jenniferberry120785]

Safe travels Isaiah. I do not recall why you are going to Elsalvador but hope you get everything from the trip that you hope for.

[@littlet52103]

I cryed when when went to the camp. Glad you y'all fun love Terrie great job Abby

[@kathrinefeinstein2595]

It is so awesome that the write notes to her. I kinda cried for her. :)

[@KarenArt-sh9jy]

How long will be Isaiah be gone? I bet Abby will miss her brother while he is gone. I will be going overseas so will miss seeing videos while I am gone, but will catch up when l get back to America.

[@juliawarren4444]

I love your guys’ channel!! I have an autistic brother (it’s regressive speech.) personally I think something is bothering her, when you picked her up. She may be tired tho, you guys would know best!! Love y’all💜

[@amberdevaul4282]

Abbie is so so gorgeous ❤️ if I lived in Florida I would hang out with you guys. I study kids with disabilities and I love it a lot. Love u guys 😇❤️

[@lifeofanautismmama5894]

She's so sweet! Precious lil girl!!

[@TheHayds]

Good to see Abbie home safe xx