Autism Dad's Dreams Come True
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- This autism dad's dreams come true...more than once. I guess I should call them goals instead because dreams with a plan aren't just dreams they are goals. Independence is something we work towards everyday with Abigail. The goal of every parent with a severely autistic child should be as much independence as possible in the short time we have on this earth to make our child's life as good as we can even after we are gone. Sometimes we feel like we are racing a very fast moving clock and losing. Today I feel like we caught up a little bit. Oh yeah, we are also going to be guest lecturers for a Master's course at a Florida college to give the parent's perspective to future therapists and psychologists so that's pretty awesome too.
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Asa, I was crying with you! It is amazing how far she has come in a short time!
I'm so very proud of her.
I was crying too! It's such a great feeling see your kids grow!
FatheringAutism Abbie is incredibly smart and beautiful I live in Alabama and I have 3 kids all three have autism and my 6 yr old has more struggles I am very inspired by your family and allowing us to share your life journeys with us . May God Bless you all .
She has, I am a follower and subscriber and just in the last 4 month's watching their vlog's and has come along way. I am just so proud of her.
" I'm taking a walk with my daughter" ....bawling my eyes out. So many people take the "little" things forgranted. You guys touch my soul.
Asa you’re not a baby....you’re one VERY proud father!
Dont apologize for getting emotional, Abbie is a superstar
4:50 that mail guy saying that was just everything! I love how accepting everyone is. Gives me so much hope for my son
I started crying the moment I heard you say "I'm walking with my daughter" because my daughter was the same way and I know the feeling of happiness when she started walking more independently. It's an amazing feeling! I'm so happy for you. What a great video. Sadly, our experience with ABA was horrific/oppressive/abusive and because of that we use a different therapy philosophy. Not all of your viewers who watch and doesnt believe in ABA judges you. I hope you know that. I have great respect for your family and I believe everyone needs to choose their own therapy path with zero judgment. I watch every day! Sending love to your family. Oh! And I love my fathering autism hat. I have been wearing it every day.
The Vintage Dreamer I had bad experience growing up with it to later had better therapy Syd help me more.i think I had done of the new aba
It wasn't abuvise .but one of my ot had to undo all the damangd done to me from it .but I'm still affected .by it to this day I no it .ugg ,but I'm glad the kind that Abby is getting us working for her .an I was more severe when younger .so I'm not one of those asbger people who went though life fine .telling parents why I think what good or bad .they drive me crazy to an don't listen to me as they never lived my life An can't realte to .what I still go though at times .i still live at home an while I'm Hf now an can do many things they never thought I bevable to do .i allways need some help
@@auti34 I'm sorry your experience with ABA was so bad. We did it for about 5 months and then I just couldn't take it anymore. My daughter cried all the time and learned nothing. After we stopped her mood improved and we started learning through play. She is 4 now. Thankyou for responding to my comment. Sending you hugs!
The Vintage Dreamer I Rember being upset all day an crying if I got introuble or haveing something taken away at school .i didn't get the understanding of it then I couldn't tell my mom nt I was up set when home they didn't no why I was more shimmy .later they dud the Miller method an some stuff based of the son rise prougram pluse I aslo had cognitive therapy.music therhy thst did a lot an stuff an a ton of ot An life skills .sn tons of SPL social skills .it work for some of us an not for others deoends .for me I just don't understand what I'm doing wrong An now becuse of the aba I had I get really upset when anyone gets mad at me .im still affected to this day .but I been getting help so .it better but it made me worse not beter .i have behavior therapy and I programs by think it's different. I am glad you found something that works for your daughter to .my mom says I come along way Lon one ever thought I Be were I am now
It sounds like your mom is very supportive and so proud of you.
Asa is such a great guy he deserves the world seriously ..... He loves his baby girl more than anyone in the world and its the sweetest thing !!!! I just had to say this lol...
i agree, It really is sweet to see how much he loves his kids.
Don't forget Isaiah! He loves both of his kids. Lol
@@gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466 lol no I wouldn't forget him I'm sure he loves both of his kids equally.... But you can tell that he has a special bond with Abigail...
just the simple words of "I'm taking a walk with my daughter" brought tears to my eyes :') because that's every parents wish to spend quality fun times with their kids. so great to see Abbie come so far
She’s incredible! I’m over here fighting back the tears myself....
4:22 Abbie is like, "I'm tired y'all."
You tell em Asa. ABA does work. I always say it saved our life. I’m crying with you because I’m so happy for Abbie and I know first hand what it has done for my son.
I am trying to type this through tears of JOY! I am so happy and excited about the opportunity ahead for you two to speak at a University! WOW! Talk about making a difference in the world of Autism! Abbie's progress in the vlog was mind-blowing! I was shocked to see you two going for a walk. Progress! Asa, when you said "I am walking with my daughter", I lost it and was blubbering! Yeah! So excited to see the Grandparents! More awesome people! :-)
I wish I could hit the like button a million times !!
I loved go for walks with my dad before he passed away. This brought to tears. This is amazing way to go Abbie!! Abbie you are truely one amazing girl❤️
hyperpunk182 I used to go on walks with my paw paw..never knew I'd miss those walks so much. He passed 3 yrs ago.
@@wendydayz6673 I know what you mean my dad passed away two years ago July and there is nothing more in this world that I want to do is go for another walk with him.
i was always under the impression that ABA therapy did not work and wouldn't help my sister who is autistic, but after watching this video, I'm going to look into it and persuade my parents to give it a chance. Really happy for you guys, you deserve it and good luck!
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WoW!😱 I'm so proud of you Ab!.. So for after each chore I'd holler "Good Job" forgetting I have my headphones in, & when y'all went walking my husband was like "You ok?" & all I said was "Abby made it around the whole block" & he knew then exactly what I was watching & his reply was "Great Job Ab!" We Love You Guys!!!😍📹🔥💜
The daily blogs were great, but I love the direction you are taking with this. We still get the 'day in the life,' with the educational and hopeful things you guys do for your family. It's beautiful.
OMGOSH...I KNOW Y'ALL ARE SOOOO PROUD OF ABBI AND HOW FAR SHE HAS COME. IM SO GLAD I FOUND Y'ALLS CHANNEL. I DON'T HAVE A SPECIAL NEEDS KID, BUT I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT
AUTISM. MY FRIENDS SON HAS AUTISM. LOVE Y'ALL 😘🙏🙏
I love this video! Yesterday I was able to take my son to the store and he WALKED with me. No Caroline cart, no eloping, no staring parents looking at us like I had an alien with me, just me and my little dude. 2 years ago that would not have been possible. This channel was my go to after getting his diagnosis, you've helped me better understand the autism parent lifestyle. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
We had this moment this summer. :) On Thursday the boy walked 7+ miles, no hand holding, no chasing, no complaining, just walked a massive prairie trail that bordered woods and a river. I cried quite a bit myself. A year ago we had to carry him, we couldn't go to a store that didn't have carts waiting for us outside, we never went anywhere with one adult vs one kid. It was never enough. ABA is awesome, I love it when we get to see massive progress in such a short time! Awesome job Abbie!
I think amazing parenting has a lot to do with Abbies amazing progress!
I know we, as viewers, only see a short 10-15 minutes video of your lives, but in those short minutes we get to see what a beautiful, loving and encouraging family you are.
Wonderful, truly!
Well said 😃 xx
I used to be an ABA tutor for a non verbal 4 year old. After only about 5 or 6 months we had him repeating certain sounds and even got him saying mama. I believe it does help! Persistence is key. Heart warming to see her gaining independence. Keep up the good work Ab!!!
Being emotional is not a weakness, it just shows how much you care 💖💕💖
my daughter is older and has autism and let me say there is more joy and Independents coming seeing your child grow is such a wonderful experience!!!
I love your daughter....no one understands how much hard work parents do when they have a disabled child I've done it 45 yrs GOD BLESS YALL
Celebrate those moments. I am so proud of Abbey. She was confident, and she didn’t look anxious at all. One day at a time and celebrate the moments. Tears of happiness are always a good thing.
Yay Abbie!!!! I am crying tears of joy with you Asa!
So many emotional moments! Abbie has come so far! I teared up when she was putting the bag in the garbage can
She is communicating so much more than she was 6 months ago!! I can also see that you have changed in the way you communicate to her. Knowing she understands what you are saying, makes such a huge difference! She is so much more contained, instead of all over the place, in a good way!
Our daughter is 2 1/2 and was diagnosed a year ago. I’ve seen some of your videos and I love the patience you have. I pray I can be a Dad like you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family.
I loved everything about this vlog, Abbie is doing amazing and it’s so clear how proud you all are of her and her achievements. Congrats on the university role, that’s huge x
I’m loving all yalls art work and pictures up on the wall.
We’re still working on manners. Lol 😂 my son always did and still does this to me if he forgets. I took him to the doctor one day. And the waiting room was full or people. I had my baby, diaper bag and purse in my arms. I was struggling to open the door and a man jumped up and helped. My son said I’m sorry mom I feel bad. From now on I will open the door for u. I’m so embarrassed I should’ve gotten the door for u. That was the very first time he ever even realized oh maybe mom needs my help all by himself. I was so proud he even realized. Cause I’ve always had to tell him.
I thought that was so sweet.
Aww Asa I cried with you. Sooooooo awesome and sweet. I love this. Such wonderful loving parents. I love it.
I'm having an Abbie marathon! Woohoo! Every year in college I attended every single autism awareness meeting and helped spread the word on Autism! My sweet baby cousin also has autism and working with her and seeing her achieve goals is the most rewarding thing in life to me, also I love teaching the rest of my family on why she does what she does and what makes her such a special, beautiful girl! Raising awareness opens peoples' eyes and allows any child to feel as though they are not different, but one and the same. God bless your family for being such amazing people.
Abbie OWNED those chores and that walk!!! Fantastic! She is so beautiful and gaining so much confidence and independence. I am crying tears of joy with you each day! You all are doing such a wonderful job of being and providing exactly what Abbie needs.
I cried with you Asa
This is wonderful! I started watching your videos about 2 1/2 years ago when I was getting trained for ABA therapy! I’m now a school psychologist intern and I have shared your videos with my class in grad school. It’s very awesome that you are going to speak to educators because that’s why I went into school psychology, to help train teachers in helping the kids in their class.
Wow I want to do exactly what your doing. Livin my dream lol . i just got done getting my ABA license but i really want to go to school for a school counselor/psychologist. What was your Bacholors for? Are you working on your masters now? I'm trying to figure out what BA I should go for : education or Psychology.
Tears on my eyes how far she has gotten. I am a mother a mother of a 17 year old son. He has severe autism, speech impairment, add, intellectual disabilities. I wish school had startedABA he now is home schooled but doesn't let his teacher stay more than 15 min. He has a lot of anxiety and hits and throws stuff wishing you guys the best! I love watching your videos. Blessing to your family
I had to laugh out loud when she went out the door and just let it close on you. Bless her heart! In the short time I have been watching you, she has progressed SO much! Your tears are tears of joy, that’s what you WANT!
This brought a tear to my eyes too, Asa. You are not a big baby - you are a proud father. That's cool, not baby-like. xo Heather🇨🇦
Small steps ... so worth it. What might seems so small to someone, is HUGE to someone else. Way to go Abbie!!!!!
Hi! I was just about to send Priscilla a Facebook message, but I might as well share here :)
I'm a senior elementary education (and English) major at the University of Rhode Island. Even though I am not getting my special ed certification (yet), we are all required to take a class on special education, which is wonderful! In the class, we've discussed a lot about ASD and how we can support our students on the spectrum in our own classrooms, so naturally, I had to bring you guys up. My class spent an entire 3-hour session watching your videos and I was thrilled! We are all learning so much about how we can be better educators from you guys and I know I speak for my entire cohort when I say how meaningful this first-hand look into the family life of a student with ASD is for us, being so close to entering our own classrooms with students of all abilities. It has given me an entirely new perspective as both an educator and a human in general, and I am so grateful I was able to share that with my peers! I hope you guys know you are changing the lives of so many through these videos, including general educators of America's youth right here in Lil Rhody!
...and I hope you gained some new subscribers from it too 😉
oh my goodness. I was crying throughout the whole montage of her walking...That is truly so special and amamazing!! So proud of you Abbie girl!!
I lost my mom suddenly on 9/5 and watching your channel gives me some peace. Nice loving family.... no siblings being not very nice people and hating on each other. Just happy people. A very sweet family.
I am a BI and I really appreciate that you make it known that ABA DOES work! I see progress with my students every day!
Priscilla and ASA you guys are the best parents! It warms my heart to see how you are with both of your kids! It is incredible to see how far Abby has come. Your family is my hero
I smiled this entire video. I have been busy, have missed a bunch of days but that click bait got me. And I'm so glad it did. I love ABA. It has helped my son TREMENDOUSLY in the past year and I'm just as proud of Abbie! Love yall!!!
You family are the bomb! What a bundle of unconditional love you guys are. I am from Costa Rica, almost 28 years old and I may have some form of autism. I have lots of troubles when speaking to people, I also have issues with crowded places very often and also cannot tolerate certain sounds or overload of it . As I started watching your journey with Abs, it brought me to tears knowing that I identified many things that Abs does, that I do and feel too and I don't understand why. I sometimes feel helpless and hopeless because I don't know how to approach people around me to be conscious and understand that some things may be really difficult or may take more time for me. I sometimes feel like trapped inside my body... Thank you for shining that beautiful light for us and the world.
That is so wonderful that you can take Abby on a walk and know that she can do it without her running from you
Asa, I cried with you!
I love how you guys are seeing soo much progress with Abbie. I also love how much you tailor the ABA principles to suit her needs to reduce frustration of demands etc. Good job guys!
As a parent of a severely autistic daughter, I have a really hard time knowing what goals to have my girls ABA therapist to work on with her. She needs help in so many areas, it's hard to know where to start. She can't dress herself, use utensils, walk beside us, she can't do hardly a thing without assistance. I love watching Abbies progress.
I AM SO EXCITED for you guys! 😁This is truly amazing! Great news; thank you so much for sharing it with us! I wish I could be there for your lectures. I am so excited!💕
Aw, that’s a huge milestone for Abby and it must mean the world to you to be able to walk with your daughter.
I haven’t watched your channel in a while and this just makes me so happy. Abbie seems to be getting so much better at communicating and listening lately! So proud of my baby!
Abbey's progress is amazing goes to show with fantastic parents and teachers how much better her life can be !
It was so CUTE to see how ASA gets so EMOTIONAL watching ABBIE achieve a GOAL she worked on w/ABA THERAPY!!!!
She has come along way in a short amount of time, you should be this excited about the princess. Abbie’s family has a lot to do with how wonderful she is!💕💕
As a special needs teaching assistant I have observed the benefits of ABA. My students improved socially, gained compliance, toilet trained, self help skills, communication etc I have seen before ABA and after is way better! Good work Abby!
👑Man. This video made me so nostalgic on myself when I was very autistic back then and watcing Abigail and seeing how fear up she become made me so happy. I cough and a shed some tears 👑
Fantastic. This reminds me of the time, my then, 18 month old son clapped for the first time... obviously later than other kids and my husband and I just burst into tears because we had been waiting what felt like forever. Love these videos. ❤️💜💗🧡💛💚💙
Abbie is a freaking rockstar! Nothing turns a parent to mush quicker than their babes showing off their hard work.
When Abbie was doing all of her tasks flawlessly, I was genuinely smiling the entire time without realizing it 😭 she’s so precious, way to go Abbie!
It's so amazing when your child accomplishes something, no matter what kind of kid they are! I cried with you!
It made me cry how well she did on the walk. Yay. Abbie.
Didn’t even get to the part of you getting emotional. Had to keep rewinding to watch Abbie walk without needing to be held. Sappy tears on tears 😭😭😭
That was definitely a wave! Awesome!
Your so right! Seeing your child progress is the best😁
I was even crying and she's not even my kid... Good job Abbie. You guys are doing an amazing job. I'm so excited
aw! crying with you Asa! she’s come so so far and we’re so proud of her!!! she’s doing amazing! also, i got SO excited when i saw Sparky on your fridge! i hope he can make you guys smile like he makes me smile!
So Proud of Abby and family! People who don't have the same struggles just do not understand! I am blessed to have a daughter without these struggles but I do have 2 nephews that do. We are so blessed to have them in our lives! I learn so much on how to help be a positive support to my Sis-in-law. She is a single mom and is rocking it! God Bless your family and you going to share your story to future educators!
I think it’s awesome that you share your experiences with the world! You are amazing parents and this is an amazing eye opener to the world to the lives of autism, but mostly that they are members of society and full functioning people like everyone else! Keep up the videos love them!
This channel makes me cry more than any other channel
I choked up with you Asa! Abbie is amazing... I have only been here for a little over a week and this video was so special!! Abbie will only continue to progress. I love the hope and encouragement you are giving others. ♡
I'm so proud of her! Asa you are amazing dad!!
I teared up when u did! My autistic son is 10, I know the incredible joy that fills us over these magnificent accomplishments and growth!
LOVE the song choice in this vid. It matches the sunshiney moments. Please use it often!
Xxx
Such a precious young lady with a fabulous family behind her- you are all so awesome!!
Thank you for sharing! Our neighbor's little boy has autism. Our son adores him and they always love playing together!! It really makes me so grateful to have such an amazing family on youtube to educate us on things we dont always understand!! Shared this on fb!😍
I don’t know how I haven’t come across this particular vlog sooner! Wow....just amazing. Totally was crying with you. It’s amazing how much therapy has helped and taught her. It was so awesome to watch. I’m up to date with your currents vlogs so I know how much she’s progressed (overall) since this was posted, but this was so beautiful. Very happy for Abbie.💓
Dad don't forget you and your wife did this for her, please make sure you guys pat yourselves on ur backs too. She has a great brother too, I'm new to your channel, I will share ur vids. You not only inspire father's to be a dad. But a dad with with amazing patients and love for your daughter. Your and inspiration. I hope you don't mind but I am so proud of you and your whole family.
Asa and Pricilla, you have more than a good enough reason to be proud of Abbie and how well she’s doing. The fact that you both have raised her wonderfully and encouraged her to be independent says it all. Don’t feel bad for getting emotional: it’s natural to be like this when you’re proud. You’re both a great example of special needs parenting done right
Abbie is rocking her independence! So happy for y’all! 😊
ABA can be abusive, and it often only has the best interests of the parents, not the children, in mind. That said, you guys are not abusive. I use you as an example of what ABA should look like. Thank you for using ABA for good. I just wish others were like you.
noahconstrictor100 I couldn’t agree more! I was working as an ABA Therapist for about 4 weeks before I found this channel and although I had a few hesitations, watching this family apply what they’ve learned together through aba was a huge step in solidifying how much I believe in this field.
ABA?
Exactly. ABA most definitely can be abusive and you can look up some videos on youtube for proof. However, done with the interests and understanding of the child in mind, it can also be really really helpful and improve the child and family's quality of life. It's important not to polarize this discussion into "ABA is always abusive" vs "ABA is never abusive"
@@ayaa.1351 applied behavioural analysis. ABA is a therapy where desired behaviours are reinforced through repetition and consistency
ABA is wonderful! So pleased to see how much she has improved! It’s amazing!!
I used to think negatively of ABA, I think because of media influence. And seeing others who didn't use ABA in the right way. But watching your blog, my mind has changed. She's come so far!!!!
I got all teary when I read “I’m taking a walk with my daughter.” That was so sweet! What a wonderful moment!
Don't let it upset you if Abbs seems down when she leaves school. That is a good thing. It goes to show how much she loves her school. You guy's have her in a wonderful learning environment and, her seeming a bit down when she first leaves to come home shows that. ❤🙌
People need to understand that not every child is the same. What might work for your child, doesn't mean it works for someone elses. You take the experience and go to find something that does work. Stay positive she will get there whereever there is is for her.
This video made me cry. Abbie is doing amazing! A few days ago I took a walk with my daughter for the first time. She is 7 and has autism and other disabilities. She uses a wheelchair and has been learning how to walk. Wednesday we took a walk down the street with me holding her hand. Just a few months ago she didn't have the strength to take steps unassisted. It felt so amazing to take my sweet girl for a walk. We were told she would never walk! I'm so sorry proud of her. And I'm so proud of Abbie. Y'all are so amazing!
Congrats Abbie! I am so proud of you girl! You have come so far from the start of your journey and we are all proud of you, keep up the amazing work! Soon you will be all grown up and explore the world on your own.
Awhh i loved that the guy at the PO box called her princess :)
I remember as a little girl there was a guy where we got our fruit and vegies, we went every saturday, he called me buttercup and i always got to help bag all the things my dad bought, special childhood memory.
Good job Abbie! I've been watching you guys for a while and I also wanted yo comment on how well shes communicating! Her receptive language has improved so much from what I see and shes signing so much. I love it!
I’m so happy for Abbie and you guys! I’m crying! HAPPY TEARS!
I always tear up when you get emotional. You are an awesome dad.
You guys have got to be the most patient people in the entire world
This video is everything! It did get better. Mom is in town👍👍👍
I'm sitting here crying. Abby, has come along way. I'm so proud of her. I started watching y'all a shor time. I'm so glad y'all are back.
Every new step, such a proud dad, that works hard with his precious girl. ❤️
Ab putting the bag in the trash can was so impressive!! and Asa you’re an amazing father! and Priscilla you looked beautiful in that blue blouse!
yaaaaaaaaaaas Abbie rockin the walking #proudmoments as a parent of 3 kids on the spectrum its the little things that most ppl take for granted that we applaud and cry with joy !!!
Yall have brought me so much hope! I've been binge watching yall for 2 weeks because Abby reminds me so much of my daughter and I love to see the progress yall have made with ABA! We just started a few months ago. Soooooo looking forward to this!
This is honestly one of my favorite episodes to see. How proud you are as a father and how she went the whole way with you. Great Job Abigail. You have amazing strength!! And show us all each day how to just stop and enjoy life. How beautiful the moments you are willing to share with everyone.