They Were So Thankful | Autism Mood Swings | Snapchat Q&A | Fathering Autism Vlog #11
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My wife has a huge heart. She spent all day cooking for Safe Harbor Academy because they lost so much in Hurricane Irma. Autism and puberty is chock full of mood swings. Abigail has had a rough couple days but she is still smiling. We answer your questions from Snapchat.
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This is totally non-related to the video but I would love to see a whole video about Pricilla. I remember in a past video she mentioned how she grew up in Cuba! That’s so stinking cool. She’s just so sweet and kind in every sense of the word that I just could watch a whole video or even a UA-cam tag with her! 😊💓
Kennedy Kaiulani yes Priscilla tell us about your life!
Yes please!
Wow, I'm new and didn't know that! I'd also like to know more about her childhood in Cuba.
Does she like to sleep in the morning
"If you find your cat missing...or grandparent" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that was amazing!
i can tell priscilla has lost weight! good job to the both of you on your weightloss journey! #teamasaandpriscilla
Juju I agree! Applause to you both for your hard work, it shows 👏💓
Juju yes she did and Asa as well!!
They both look great!
Oh wow!! Is there anything you guys don't do?? I'm very impressed with your generosity towards the boys home. God bless you all. As l have said before you guys are awesome. Bravo!! Big hugs for you all!!
"Holy mood swings, how's that puberty treating you Kiddo? Goodness sakes" Abbie's Dad 😂😂😂
Pricilla's comment about "I didn't get this physique by jogging" had me dying 😂😂😂
Alexandra Lynn same😂😂😂😂
😂😂
She is hilarious!
i love that saying too! my favorite saying is at my sons elementary school and it says "laughter has no accent" and i love that bc it could mean special needs, different cultures, etc!
Pricilla is absolutely adorable ☺️such a sweet woman lol. Love your guys videos 💚💚
"I'm sorry you are mad at me" My husband does that to me! I agree Asa, that is not an apology! haha #TeamAsa
Human kindness at its best. You guys rock!! And that food looks amazing. I tell you if i am ever in Jacksonville i am going to need Priscilla to whip that up for me lol.
I'm stealing that "im sorry your mad at me " lol
"Is that how you feel on the inside?"
".... Yes."
😂😂
I love your vlogs. I have Autism, severe ADHD, severe anxiety. I just love Abigail and her brother too
Yes I agree, it never stops bothering parents. The future scares me daily!
You guys encouraged me to take care of myself. After watching the get ready with Priscilla I took a hair appointment at the hairdresser s after 2 years. I haven t set foot since my son s diagnosis. Thank you for inspiring tired moms like me :) I ll also start walking and watch calories to lose the weight I packed...we have to take care of ourselves in order to take care of our babies! GOD bless!!
OH MY GOSH, MY VOICE SOUNDED SO WEIRD! I'm the one from hawaii :) that day was the day I enrolled my son (the one in the car seat) for speech therapy. He has somethings relatable to Abie but he also just turned 2 in Aug. So I don't know if there's just a delay or on the higher spectrum. I love your videos & they help with my anxiety towards whatever may come. Love u guys! Give Abie a high 5 & gold fish for me!
"I know what you want. You always want a pretzel." Why do I relate so much. 😂
Abbie is in typical pre-teen mode with those mood swings! Her little laugh makes me so happy every time! Sending love to you, Maass family.
Love the comment about Abby communicating. That is what I wish more people understood, their behavior is communication.
Honestly, every video I see I just fall more and more in love with you guys as a family, such sweet, kind-hearted people
Isaiah's sunglasses
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XD No one will ever have them.
I think it's your positive outlook on the world even in the face of adversity that has made your channel explode. Your positivity is absolutely contagious. Thank you for welcoming and encouraging curiosity
So nice to see you do this.. I was raised in a group home from 4-18 years old and we always appreciated the love and outpour from our local community especially in times of need.. God Bless. Jasmine got her package today we will make a opening video and get it to you thank you so much.
People don't own cats. Cats own you. Mine allow me live here because I because I buy their food.
Sarah Inman if only you were kidding lol...😂😻
Aaaand... more cat stereotypes -.-
Cats are OK. The one in the Whiskas ad is actually adorbs. But i still like dogs...
Sarah Inman Lmfvo. Yup. Your 100% on point honey girl. I just love them bc they just don’t care. Dogs freely give their love and loyalty...cats on the other hand make you work for it. Lol..
Since I've started watching your vlogs I've been considering changing my major. I've always wanted to work with kids with autism, but your videos have helped me understand what is really needed in this world. Shamefully, I was a bit worried at the idea of working with non-high functioning kids since I've never been around them and have no media exposure. Abbie had completely changed my viewpoint, now I can't wait to find a way to help children like her live their happiest, healthiest lives.
I just wanted to say thank you. My daughter (3), was diagnosed with autism a little over a year ago. You have helped me so much with things to help her and help us deal. She is also non verbal and you guys have helped me so much with knowing that what I and my husband feel and deal with we are not alone. Thanks :)
I love that Safe Harbor is still around. I love you all being Humanitarians even Abby love that all of you see puberty an don’t freak my ten year old is doing it now. So thankyou
Love the after comment!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I did not get my autism mild diagnosis until I was in my 50s. It answered so many questions about my life. I’m glad I found your videos. You are awesome parents and Isaiah and Abbie are so lucky to have you. I would have loved having a brother like Isaiah. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
I am so glad you show the tough side as well as the joy of being a family. You guys are awesome!
Ok, pause... I have those exact sandals Priscilla is wearing while petting the cat.. ok, back to the video. 😂
2 points for twinning!
The cat seems to be acting like a normal cat in the video haha.
Asa: “Can I ask you, is that how you feel on the inside?”
Priscilla: “YES”
Me: 1000% YESSSSSS
😂 love that! Abby is everything us women want to express on the outside! Actually, I was 100X worse at her age! 😂
Hi. I am so grateful for finding this channel when I did! I am an elementary school aide and I work with moderate/severe autistic children. I've been an aide for three years now and this by far, has been the most stressful school year yet... AND IT'S ONLY SEPTEMBER! Anyway, I'm so glad I found this channel because I've been taking notes and been doing everything I can at work. And although it's still difficult and stressful, we have made progress with several our students and it's all thanks to your videos! Most of our students live in poverty and resources are limited. So often times when we have families who stress about living with their autistic child(ren), we refer them to your videos and show them that it's definitely possible. Even though there is a language barrier, we have had mothers come to us and tell us that your videos give them hope. You guys are amazing and from the bottom of my heart, thank you :)
PS. Please tell Priscilla she's a wonderful gem & the world needs more people like her.
Team Maass!... With strong Priscilla undertones. I Love the long vlogs!
That safe harbour is amazing. Everyone DESERVES somewhere SAFE.
The puberty storm is brewing..... Stay strong, take shelter, support eachother, get beanbags to throw!...Jks! I'm with you guys! X
Priscilla Maass lol! Oh sweetie! Build a shelter! You are an inspiration, more than you know cilla. Your strength helps SO MANY People out there. I know when I'm stressed, a dose of your spirit..grounds me completely. Love you and Team Maass so much! I think the boys need to treat you more...lot more! 💗
Priscilla Maass I love you more! If something was just for you? You wouldn't think twice about giving it to your family. I'm tearful here! I'm 100% Team Maass!
I just love watching you guys. It truly helps with my illness and brightens my days. Thank you for being a huge part of my life. 🌹🙋🏻‼️💯💯💚🦋✝️
You both are looking great, especially Priscilla! About the TV: this may help. Buy a piece of plexiglass and some L brackets. We put it in front on the tv, flush with the inside front edge of the console. Protected the TV and my cousin (he has Autism). Also, you can see through it, so it was a win win. I know its strange, but it may help.
My 4 year old cousin was just diagnosed with autism and I have learned so much from your channel. This is definitely my new favorite channel, you guys are so funny and I love that you can always make things light and positive with your humor.
I love Priscilla's friendlyness so so much. Shes such a joy. Who wouldn't want to be her friend? Even when shes hating on cats (just teasing. =P ) i love how Asa is always being sarcastic and teasing. Hes always making even the worst situations funny and optimistic. You two are such wonferful people. Thank you for making this channel. Ive loved watching you guys gain so many subscribers, you really deserve it.
Love to see videos of the kids when they were small♡ Like old home movies. Your both doing a great job! Love what your doing!
Old people always freak out when I try to pick them up when they're eating dinner! 😂
LOL! I love the Q&A. I totally watch people to give them the knowing look, too. You guys are awesome. I love Priscilla's giving heart. I do the same A LOT, and have noticed that those of us who know atypical challenge in our every day lives tend to be the ones who give the MOST, because doing something as "normal" as cooking a whole bunch of food is really no big deal. Much love to you guys!
I just want to let you guys know that I takes a while to accomplish all that you have. The positivity and the giving. You family makes me smile. I just find your channel and I fell in love. You have already opened my eyes to allow myself to open up and become more aware. Keep pushing and I love your journey.
I love going back and forth from old videos to all the recent ones!
I look forward to seeing Abbie’s smile 😀 She’s as sweet as her Mama!
He’s the “drug dealer” for photographers 😂😂
“My daughters a bit of a gangsta”
Trusting someone to care for your child who can talk and verbalize is terrifying! I can't imagine that fear, and that horror of finding out that that person was harming them physically, emotionally or neglectful. Again I have to say just how absolutely amazing your son is and how mature, funny yet I can't see him
Ever backing down from protecting her from harm. I loved the way you did the snap chat question how you are able see their eyes and hear the inflection. It's so amazing how you adapted all of you. From being judgement all at first thinking you were to military (the potty training video) but unlike so many I looked further to understand before judging further and I so am glad. 💜🐢
I look forward to your videos every evening. I don't comment often but I really enjoy watching your family. As a parent and someone who works with kids I can say you are exceptional parents!
I am about to finish university at age 37. My minor is in Family and Children, and I don't have anyone in my life who has autism. I watch your vids because I learn a lot which I can apply to my classes, but I also love to see Abby smile, giggle, and have fun. So I would say keep up the good work, y'all.
I could not stop noticing how perfect your holding hands paintings are hung. Props to you
Am having the worst day at work. this video has put the biggest smile on my face. amazing family
My little brother is ten years younger than me. When he was about 5-6 years old (he's 14 now), there was a family that lived across the street from us with about 5 kids. One of them was around 4-5 and another was probably about 8-9. The 8-9 year old had autism and had limited verbal skills. Evan played with both of the kids. I remember the child, several times, we would find him in our house during times of the child not being invited inside. For instance one time my dad was taking a nap and I was in my room, this was probably the third or fourth time he has gotten in our house and we had begun making sure we locked the doors so he didn't wander inside. He found a way in though claiming through our cat door that was on the side of the house. He walked up the stairs, woke up my dad from his nap and asked for my little brother to play with. He's also the reason we now ensure that we kept the pool locked rather than just gated shut because he would be found swimming in our backyard pool randomly. He was a pretty great kid and really funny despite his little funny situations we found him in.
Priscilla is the sweetest person ever!!!! Bless her heart she is just the best! Everytime i watch your guys videos she just puts a smile on my face! Oh and i absolutely love old people too♡♡♡
I have worked with both adults and children with variouse degrees of different abilities and disablilities. Comunication between families and care givers is key! Your family rocks! #teamPriscilla
It is such a great feeling to help someone. That's awesome Priscilla!!! Now, I'm going to need you to come up to Indiana and deliver some of those stuffed shells to me please 🤣🤣 We're doing spaghetti squash tonight now, you got me in the pasta mood. 🍝
Oh man I really wish Priscilla would make cooking videos once in a while, whenever I see her making something it always looks amazing 😋.
She has a youtube of her cooking Priscilla's pots and pans
Love your answers at the end. My mom often asks if our son is talking. He is non verbal but communicates like a champ. He just isn't about to hold a conversation and that isn't the point of his speech therapy at this point. It is so hard to explain to others sometimes.
13th!!! #TeamAsa
FatheringAutism your the best👌
FatheringAutism #Abbie
FatheringAutism #TeamAsa You're an amazing Dad!!
#teampriscilla like duh 😂
#LikeNumber480 Boomm!!! #TeamPriscilla
yay so happy you got my question, Abbie is definitely a straight up G lol.
Hey guys! I just wanted to tell you that you are doing a great job, you are all important to this world. I love you❤
im running on approx. 3 hours of sleep & just so happen to make time for your vlog in my hectic schedule but 31:33 tripped me out for a second haha
I'm in a liberal studies program and I hope to one day work with kids like Abby! She's so such a sweet girl ! Her older brother is amazingly patient and loving towards her. I wish you all the best and I want to thank you so much for all the information you share with us
Watching you guys somehow helps me with my own autism journey with my daughter. Your like a breath of fresh air. I thank you.
What does Abbie like to do on her devices besides music? You have created a wonderful life for her! In your vlogs I see a lot of love and progress. Well done mom & dad. You have a lot of people rooting for you now and it's only up from here. So up we go #maasssquad
Ah yes, the mood swings. I agree that's indeed how it feels on the inside. Some days I can filter it better, other days, not so much.
Thank you to you and your beautiful family for bringing awareness to autism and more specifically the 'type' of autism Abbey has. I live in Australia and have no experience with autism personally. But TODAY while I was at lunch at McDonalds, in the playground was a lovely young boy with non verbal autism. He was so much like Abbey! He was coming up to me and looking at me and playing with my glasses. He had stims like the ones Abbey does. He liked to chew on his shirt. His innocence made me feel so happy. His mother came over with a worried look on her face and apologized about his behaviour and I told her not to worry and have a bit of a rest while he was interested in me and my glasses. I told her about your channel and Abbey and we had a lovely chat until it was time for me to leave. Thank you. Its because of you guys and your bringing awareness that i felt comfortable in the situation and I scored 2 new friends out of it! #MaassSquadforlyfe
You are all so radiant! Each member of your family are such bright lights in the world, Thank you for spreading light and love!
I have been enjoying your videos. When my son was born 40 years ago I don't ever recall hearing the word 'autism'. He and I had a conversation a few days ago about the spectrum. As a child he never cared for affection, making eye contact, shaking hands...even to this day he does not like those things. He also had little empathy for others. He tested into a really good High School but he was socially awkward, and remains so. He has is gainfully employed as a IT manager for a major hospital system. However, his childhood issues have continued into adulthood. I wish I would have had the information then, that is now available. Keep up the good work!
I am really glad you mentioned that it was a movie called Safe Harbor because now I will look it up to watch💜💜💜💜 Love you guys and all you do for your community!!!! Sending hugs to Abbie🍪🍩🍬🍭🧁🍩
She is so adorable. And you guys love her very much I know. Love to watch your vlog.
i too love to be friends make others smile you guys are amazing and such an inspiration
I so look forward to your blogs.on Mondays I get sad so I watch old vlogs,I miss abbie
First I love how beautiful this family is :) I'm glad to see everyone doing okay hi fam! I wish I could meet you guys #masssSquad
Aw, thanks! We are doing great. Sad the weekend is over but still great.
FatheringAutism thank you for replying :) there will be another weekend :)
FatheringAutism btw #teamEveryone :)
Priscilla Maass hi thank you for replying :) you did a very good deed
I give 0 s**ts on what others think. I mean, I wore hot pink, royal blue, lime green and sunflower yellow and dark gray in the same outfit.
I've also walked around stores singing loudly. And sometimes I do vocal stimming on purpose. Like if I see someone doing something and people are staring at them, making them uncomfortable I'll start high-pitch screeching because I don't care about stares. I pick up on so little social cues, but I can tell when someone feels uncomfertable in a situation. Strange, right?
Acknowledging Autism and this is a great thing
So needed that.You guys are awsome,and can make me happy no matter how hard life has been.Just like my daughter can : ) Thank you so much for spreading such great information.
My daughter Zion has PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) on top of her autisim and bi-polar. It's amazing what hormones can do to a girl.
temptedhazelaht - Zion is an EXTREMELY cool name. It's actually one of the best i've known.
temptedhazelaht I am 35 years old I have PMDD. It is awful and controls my life. Also have a 9 year old nonverbal child. Life is an adventure lol
Jaime Reynolds it is. It's the only thing I would be okay changing about Zion. The pmdd not the asd. lol
that's a fact
#teamAsaAndPracilla
too amazing to chose from.
my brother(11, 12 in june) has autism even though he is about a 2 on the spectrum i see similarities in abbie and him like types of stimming. i have learned so much from you all especially with handling different situations with him or other children. my brother’s name is William and he loves watching these with me and he understands that he has special needs and so does abbie even though they’re different.
That was so nice to cook it up for them. When you mentioned hallmark . All I thought about was their Christmas movies. I think it's natural for older folks to stare. It is annoying.
Abbie's favorite is 90's hip hop? A girl after my heart! Excellent taste girly! ❤️
Don't mind me just binge watching all the videos from before I found yall! 😉
I've also been binge watching. Its really interesting. You're both such amazing parents!!
You don't sugarcoat anything!
Love it! Keep safe!
Thank you! I'm really glad you like the videos. It's always nice when people understand that we are being real and making it a point to.
O M G ! I can total get where Priscilla is coming from. Cats are mini tigers and lions. They're way to observant. I'm scared of cats too.
Great episode! Thank you for the insights into how you've kept your marriage strong. Have you ever had to go to marriage therapy or have you always been able to just work through the tough times? From where I sit, you two are a team so I can't choose one of you over the other.
PS: thank you so much for the footage of you all helping that boys' home and sharing the Snapchats of all those who show an interest in becoming therapists. It fills me with hope that the world might be a better place for my severely autistic adolescent son one day.
Every time Abbie is sitting on the couch and rocking back and forth I'm always so afraid shes gonna hit her head on the windowsill!! Great video guys :) #MaassSquad
I would love to see a video of what you with Abby to help her when she's poorly. We're in cold/flu season now the kids are back to school in England, and my lad is suffering big time. Feel like such a heel just dosing him full of pain relief, putting menthol oil in a humidifier and just hoping for the best! Love watching you guys - #familygoals
I just wanted to tell Priscilla that she does a great job with Abbie's clothes because she's better dressed than I am and I'm 22
I'm a trainee teacher and honestly these videos are amazing, I adore them. It's an invaluable insight into the world of autism and spreading awareness - I really admire you guys for that. :)
I love the answer about your marriage and keeping it strong. We have 2 children of 5 with special needs and my husband and I say that we are on the same team. We aren't opponents. It's us against the things that try to bring us down or tear us apart. If we keep our marriage strong, we can be better parents to our children because like you said, we are a team and our focus isn't divided like it could be if we lived in separate homes, etc....
I'm so glad that you weren't affected more by Irma. We are in Polk Co and the eye went right over us on the way to Lakeland. This was our first hurricane so we had no idea what to really expect!
Oh and we have our own Isaiah. He is 5!
Priscilla is my spirit animal ❤️❤️❤️
#everybodyloveeverybody #rainbowsandbutterflies #kindhearts #shesasweetheart #sopositive #loveher 💛
Your family is AMAZING!!! Abbie's Mom, I felt like I could almost smell the DELICIOUS dinner made with 💘 for the boys.
You both guys bring her into this world 🌍 together. So how could you separate from each other's.
Oh.my.gosh! 😂 Y'all are too much. LOL! I can't deal. 😂 Priscilla, I love you. Haha! I was totally jk with you. 😁I literally LOL'd at work when you guys started talking about the cat snaps. People were looking at me like "Ummm, is she ok?" Lol! Oh, and you're absolutely right. Some cats are jerks, and I love me some old people. Hahaha! ❤️🌈 #TeamPriscilla #MaasdSquad
Priscilla you are amazing! ! Great vlog! You guys have the best attitudes!!
I also love 90s music
Abbie is a fantastic communicator...
That was so sweet of pricilla to make all that food and take it to those guys. Even though she has other things on her mind, I'm sure.
Thank you for putting your channel and your luck in your lives out there as a person with a disability not similar to a bee's I have CP cerebral palsy but it inspires me to keep myself going and keep striving towards my goals so thank you for sharing your life and letting us in 2 daily life and daily struggles that you have and daily life with the kid with a disability
I love your videos keep up the good work with Abby
Priscilla truly seems like a beautiful person both inside and out! #teampriscilla
My only experience with a person who has autism was when I worked at a music store. I was there for 8 years and knew all the regulars. My favorite was a man who came in to look at albums regularly. My coworkers always talked about how he was weird and never talked. I had a totally different experience! He learned my name and would talk to me about his favorite band Metallica. I realized that I had been chosen by him and it made me feel so special! One morning before the store opened he saw me and came running over. I chatted with him about a Metallica song and asked him to come back later when I was open. Then he very quickly held out his hand and said "I love ice cream and I hope you do too. Thanks for being my friend." He handed me an ice cream gift card aand walked away. It was the most genuine, sincere gift I ever got! I cried and called my husband. I moved away 6 years ago and my friends say he still asks about me ♡ I kept the gift card to remember him. I love your videos!
#TeamPriscilla She's such an amazing person!
Can she do a cooking video some time in the future? Everything she makes looks delicious!
Priscilla's pots and pans on youtube
Most quotable moment "holy mood swings... Hows that puberty treatin you kiddo" 😂😊My dad can realte to that aspect of having daughters.
Hello there, I found your channel from the killen clan. Excited to watch more. ☺
+Kelly Reed Very cool! Welcome!