WHAT IS RESPITE CARE? | AUTISM FAMILY VLOG

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Andy is off to respite care again, and we thought that was a good opportunity to answer some of the questions we regularly get asked about respite care, including what it is, what he does there and whether or not he enjoys it. The respite care discussion starts at 8:32 if that's what you're here for!
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#respite #respitecare #autism

[@eboniz]

respite seems not too different from other kids his age in terms of not spending everyday at home with his parents. usually people his age would be sleeping at friends or going on short trips away from home so it’s great that he has something similar

[@TheKellyGreen]

This is a great way of putting it!

[@willstopher4020]

ebs Brilliant point!

[@willstopher4020]

EBS Brilliant Point!

[@LeonaEvans18]

I work in an adult respite care in Scotland and I absolutely love it!

[@louiespencer1757]

Andy is the most determined boy I’ve ever seen congrats for having a great son

[@GuidingAutism]

We have a respite provider that comes in to help give my husband a break so he can focus on his computer or drawing while I’m at work. We don’t trust many people to watch her alone because she can’t tell us what happens.

[@malikaibass2609]

I think all parents want a break occasionally and all children, especially teenagers, want a break from their parents even the best parents in the world. It sounds like everyone involved is having a blast.

[@AngelCMN3389]

I absolutely love your vlogs - I think I’ve just spent the entire past week watching all of them

[@sarahhaverson176]

I love the image of Dave quickly going off and putting little tap shoes on as soon as he sees the camera.

[@judeboudrey5045]

Bless Andy. You have a wonderful son hope you guys have a great year

[@charlespeters2465]

I love you vids kev keep up the good work

[@gailure212]

I have a son & daughter who are both on the Spectrum, my son 19 has Autism & my daughter 22 got diagnosed with Asperger’s 4 years ago. It was my daughter who suggested that I start watching your channel and I am loving it ❤️. You are open and honest and I love that. Keep doing what you do.

[@Pfunkpoet]

Andy is brilliant and is going to be really successful and a going to be a brilliant man

[@mollymoo1247]

Got to love Dave's tap dancing 🐶🐾🐾😘😍 xx

[@Zulisian]

I've worked in a respite care home for children with disabilities including Autism for 2 years and absolutely love it. Currently applying for a Team Leader role, as for what a respite care home is, you've summed it up brilliantly, so many of the parents could and should get more, but there really isn't enough money. Have you thought about instead of him having extra hours like the SW is pushing for, to ask for PA hours instead funded through Direct Payments? It'd be cheaper than the over nights, so they'd probably go for it plus Andy would still get a positive role model and gain more independence and less reliance on you and yet he wouldn't be away for the whole night. PA's can even just come into the home and help with the morning routines etc etc. As for "never getting a lie in" having worked in this home I have a new appreciation for what families have to do. I've had children get up at 3am and they're ready for the day, sometimes this means I have to get up, because I sleep at work to support the night staff should a young person get up, depending on their needs I may need to be up. I hope he loves his respite home like the children I support do. I was wondering if you know how many children go to his? We have just over 40 children attending ours at the moment, it's 6 bedrooms all ground floor. We have 3 bedrooms with profiling beds that move up and down etc etc, plus 2 "safe space" beds, which are like a big crib that they can't leave, then 3 usual divan beds. Currently I'm making a DVD version of the Young Persons Guide for our care home which is currently only written in PECS which not all of our children can respond to. I have worn my "Different is not broken" t-shirt to work, and took my mug in, which went down a treat with the registered manager ;D

[@niatheelf]

I've never really liked the DC films as much as marvel, being more serious and dark (rather than the nice balance of seriousness and comedy that marvel has) but recently they've been doing an excellent job with wonder woman and aquaman! Can't wait to see what comes next from DC

[@simeonyves5940]

"So Dark! sure your not from the DC Universe?" -Wade Wilson.

[@mrsanonymous414]

My provider is anxious about letting her child come to my house rather than me coming over.. Advice? Insight: I am family and live next door.

[@robynclegg4808]

I think That Kevin should be more saying well done 👍 to Andy trying new food

[@miaellis8822]

Hey Kevin and family. I visited the escape rooms today and Lucy was there. She was brilliant 😀

[@leukaemiasurvivor4536]

Love you guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@curlwhurl8054]

Ahahaha! I'm a Hull-y! 😁 I'm so glad that Andy is enjoying his respite care and that you guys get a break! You are wonderful parents!

[@lozzywatson0351]

I love the sims 4 I play it on my Xbox one though lol

[@pugwash84]

my son goes into respite care and he hated going at first but he is getting better now at going, it took us years to get it for him though.

[@hatzhatz5410]

My mum use to offer respite care for children with special needs, she's looked after children with autism, down syndrome and a set of twins who's mum had extra needs. She now looks after my lad for a weekend as he's autistic and gives me somewhat of a break as I still have my youngest to look after unless I can time it that they're both away at same time, which only happened once last year! I only thing is, hardly have any friends I can go out with, cinema is miles away and I usually just end up slobbing the weekend away!

[@AutismTwinsUs]

@Kevin Chapman , hi kev any idea what age respite normally starts ? minimun age etc or does is it differant depending on area/local authorities . Adam

[@andrewmorton395]

Hi, Kev, Anna and Andy.

[@rubyandrewsxo3391]

Hi I love your channel,my stepsister has a disability called Adpd she’s 13 she can be lovely but she can be also aggressive it’s like autism she goes to respite on Wednesday Thursday Friday every week because she can have fun and make a bond with respite and be with different people and hopefully make friends💓 xxx

[@thenameplus431]

Ruby_xo Andrews what’s ADPA?

[@rubyandrewsxo3391]

Dylan Dwane it’s a disability where the person cannot talk and there mood can change from lovely to not very nice/aggressive I can’t really explain it but search it up and you could be explained clearer x

[@oliviaelliott1333]

If anyone wanted to order Andy a T-shirt what size would you suggest ordering??

[@rileybatty4677]

I'm 18 and I'm hoping to get some restbite care when the council do my needs assessment the main reason being is that I can't cope with my mum and sister and having some time away to learn how to stay away from home is a great thing

[@rileybatty4677]

Learning difficulties like dyslexia is a comman problem associated with autism I can't spell you don't need to tell me

[@evieturton3006]

I hope everything goes well and you get your respite care

[@joshbell977]

Riley batty it’s in the title tho

[@joshbell977]

Belinda’s World of fun I didn’t realise I was talking to you

[@Zulisian]

Hi Riley, I hope you're successful! I'm not sure where you are in the country, but they have adults respite available with a company called "progress care", which have a placement called "Stourbridge house" which is near Wolverhampton. Some of it is children, but some is young adults. If the issue you're getting from your SW is related to "there are no homes available" they are lying and won't fund the transport. I know for a fact that if the need is there and the placement is available they have to get you there, we had young people come to us from 100+ miles away. (I'm not at Stourbridge house, I work for another company)

[@aaronfraser1911]

Kev your B&M's are so much better than the ones in Newcastle none stock any pop vinyls.. its very sad 😂

[@bark9572]

Again! Another amazing video made by the fine specimen named Kevin Chapman!

[@leukaemiasurvivor4536]

Love your channel soooooooooooooooo much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@suekehr6091]

What games did Andy have? Did you say unfinished squan or swan ?! Anyone able to tell me?!

[@andrewmorton395]

I uest to go for restbit, but i had my funding cutt tho.

[@tee_jay1802]

I use too get rest bite I use too hav resbite at my carer hose

[@ay_me3770]

Hi Kevin, I'm not sure if you know or not but I noticed when I brought crisps (walkers salt and vinegar) that they've completely changed the packaging. Thought I'd give you a heads up because I know it can be a problem for Andy.

[@RileyBody]

Whats your intro and outdo song?

[@ianellis4276]

Dave - SIT! ;)

[@WeepingWillowTree]

Gaspspspspspsp I saw Detroit: Become Human on the game selection! I love that game

[@Wambowayne]

Respite around 08:20 for mobile users

[@DragonRidingHood]

Does it cost anything to send Andy to restbite?

[@GuidingAutism]

Hello fellow Simmer! ;)

[@jacksonh3994]

Will you talk to Andy about the birds and the bees (sex ED )

[@naomiford96]

I help with children with special need and I do respite for children

[@samopenshaw1198]

Do you have to pay for respite ? If so how much if you don’t mind me asking.

[@ev4728]

I assume that it is provided by the NHS.

[@surrealseal4130]

Hi kev

[@keeleyfilder5137]

What is red it care

[@NllejK]

When i was 13-15 yo i had to go to a family because my mom had problem to take care of me is this like RESPITE CARE?

[@NllejK]

in swedish it is called Avlastningshem. I don't know if it's the same thing Andy goes to.

[@danielle3304]

Passengers is amazing and Chris pine is the guy in the newish wonder women

[@aveRywired]

Do you think Andy could be into Fortnite because of the battle bus? (Partially joking)

[@digitalclock]

you know right that fortnite is terrible

[@batslasher2632]

Love you Channel

[@ohyeahyeah5231]

Love your* channel

[@nottellingyoumyname6362]

Hello

[@brittanylyon6660]

Hi

[@johnhall4917]

I drink Coke out of a can and have carpets. I guess that makes me a very dirty person? 🤔😂

[@snapbrosfun8617]

I don’t know why

[@thenameplus431]

Can Andy see danger and if not why not

[@TheKellyGreen]

See danger? Do you mean does he have a concept of fear? I have a son similar to Andy. He doesn't have a "standard" concept of fear ie he doesn't understand playing in the street is dangerous, but he is terrified of most foods so will only allow a very small few to be anywhere near him. It's not a sense of no danger, but what's dangerous is just different. The long and short answer to all questions like this are autistic brains are just wired differently. The only person who can give you a direct answer is the person themselves, and in my sons case and Andys, they just can't quite do that, so we do our best to guess. Knowing why is nearly impossible to answer.

[@fixinglue27]

8:32

[@jewelreloaded44]

❤

[@lolmanfortnite2471]

He is so lucky to go to the states for respite!

[@lolmanfortnite2471]

TOXIC TEMPZ I was joking lol.

[@lolmanfortnite2471]

NOP (:

[@ellajanemc1460]

I got questions? Does Andy still have puberty or does he get it later? Does he know is body is changing? Does he know he has autism? And did he understand? Does he have accidents? Please reply!

[@ev4728]

He will have puberty, they talked about the whole autism, thing in a Q and A a few months ago.

[@mitchellelliott8520]

Nearly first

[@lukeholmes432]

Would you give him a phone to Andy

[@kailiddell6653]

Do they live in America?

[@thenameplus431]

Kai Liddell no they live in England

[@emmapringle1945]

Im 14 and i was playing 18 games at 10 I understand people not wanting their children not to play 18 games but age 15 films are filled with sexual content and they block out cartoon games as age 18 😂

[@mrs.booteh]

Gal Gadot who plays Wonder Woman is very "handsome" lol - Wonder Woman is also one of my favorite DC Movies, you cant really compare it to the rest

[@venomknight]

I hate DC I love MARVEL STUDIOS

[@venomknight]

I know but marvel has more characters in the movies

[@thenameplus431]

Does Andy have Aba

[@lolumo]

Aren't Ferrero Rochers rich people sweets?

[@twilliamspro]

They're advertised that way but the bargain shops get them in now

[@oliviaelliott1333]

You can get them in B&M 😂

[@eboniz]

lmaoo no they’re shit tho

[@morganbruce9087]

Olivia Elliott there was one in york (where I live) and it burnt down and I’ve seen people call it burnt and melted since the fire 😂

[@oliviaelliott1333]

Morgan Bruce 😂😂

[@Luca-wf7jh]

First

[@matildamantell]

I have autism i don't go ro respite care

[@aislinncanning8165]

1st

[@TheAspieGamer66]

I just got back from seeing Aquaman better than Wonder Woman and justice league

[@ellajanemc1460]

Is REPITE care for autistic people

[@Jake-pc1fl]

Not always

[@hollya1468]

Was he in care???

[@kevinchapmanvlog]

No

[@hollya1468]

Ok thx it’s just I know autistic kids who was in care

[@shaunblackburn3892]

Why does Andy always say male and female?

[@andrewhickman9369]

Anna doesn't like Batman! That's the only reason to watch anything DC.

[@meganbarr9203]

Does Andy’s biological “dad” know about the channel ?

[@bighunkfilms3166]

I understand sticking to the age ratings for Andy but I don't really understand why your sticking to the age ratings for Amy. I'm not trying to tell you how to raise your kids I'm just curious keep up the good work

[@stillirise9705]

Shes 12/13 in my opinion as a parent she has no need to be playing adult games. I think a fair amouny of parents that do let theor kids are just giving in to them.

[@eboniz]

i think it depends on the child and the parents know them best. i was allowed films/games with a lot higher age ratings than my age because i had a much older sister and i’d just about seen it all😂

[@bighunkfilms3166]

@@stillirise9705 that's a good point I was just curious about it

[@bighunkfilms3166]

+ebs same

[@THEREALPLINKYOPC]

Just saying if you read this your to soft on andy

[@ClawHeHeNum]

Ask respite care if they can vlog him please

[@eboniz]

doubt they’re legally allowed to do that and it would risk other children getting in the shot

[@darthreklaw5468]

why are you telling the girl what she can play on the ps4 18 games dont cause violence it dosent cause any change in behavior stop telling her what she can play what is a 12 too the age rating on a game is just a rating it dosent mean any thing let her play what ever she wants the 18 games are the best games and your taking them away because of a rating

[@kevinchapmanvlog]

I’m her dad. I decide what she plays, not you...

[@kevinchapmanvlog]

She’ll be told the same thing Lucy and Andy are told, and it applies to games, movies, TV shows, social media. They can do it when they’re old enough.

[@darthreklaw5468]

i deleted the last reply because im sorry for the comment i will gladly delete the comment iv realized that you do what you think is right

[@snapbrosfun8617]

1st

[@craigscraig2309]

First

[@brittanylyon6660]

Hi