Always photographed me kids in the morning before school because my oldest is autistic and often eloped. I wanted to be SURE I knew what my child was wearing in case somehow managed to slip away from the school... They didn't have locks on their doors... It was awhile ago.
That's a great idea I'm gonna do that, even though we are super locked in here. My child escaped my mom's house a few years ago. I was amazed at my self that I knew exactly what she was wearing to give a police report. Mail man and golfer on golf cart had spotter her running up the middle of the road 1/2 mile away and stopped her. When they called 911 they matched us up quickly a very happy ending. This was in a senior neighborhood not many cars. If she would of ran the other way main highway she definitely had Angel's with her. We homeschool now but 2 years of public school they had to put furniture across doors to keep her in class. Thanks Stacy thanks Pricilla for sharing.
@@sandygeasa9995 wow. That was always my fear being that the highway was about a quarter mile away. I saw another parent post that they took pics of their kids before school so I can't take credit for the idea.
Stacey Craig but you did share it, which makes it invaluable to other parents and caregivers.. even if you weren’t the original person to do it.. you helped a ton just by sharing! ❤️❤️
Anika Baddeley my mother has just quit her previous job to assist people with cerebral palsy to help with situations like that and she tries her best to keep them entertained throughout the day
Aw... I love that you guys care so much and work so hard to make sure she knows how to do things. I mean obviously you guys care you're her parents but she is soooo fortunate to have parents like you guys that go above and beyond for her. I love it. I'm not even an emotional person but seeing you guys have such genuine love and care for everyone and everything makes me emotional haha. Sometimes I take for granted the things I'm able to do in life and you guys make me take a step back and remember that I should try to be the best and most helpful to everyone I come across no matter our differences. xoxo sorry if this is weird btw.
Abby is doing so well on her morning routine! Asa and Priscilla you are amazing parents taking the time working with Abby to become more independent, it takes longer getting ready now but eventually she may be able to do these things independently. I always say that the work I am doing with my kids may be the difference between them being fully dependent and semi independent which will be huge in the long run.
Abbie's morning routine is awesome. Abbie you are doing so Great! Asa and Priscilla you are so relaxed and laid back and patient---something I need to learn! Thank you all so much for sharing this part of your day! Love to you all!😊💞
When someone ask what is love they should look at your family and it will make you know what love is..thank younAbbie for allowing us inside your life. Abbie rocks
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in 4th grade. I have sensory disorder and just diagnosed with bipolar. I can relate the things I went through as a kid to Abbie. She is an amazing young lady!! I love your family! The public school system didn’t do much for me. They told me I was just lazy and I only had ADD nothing was wrong with me I shouldn’t learn any slower than the rest! My parents got me through school, and they taught me how to learn. They constantly fought the school to get me extra help in my classes. Y’all remind me of my parents. Y’all are absolutely amazing!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My mom's sort of friends kid has a learning disorder and the school we were in made her get the same credits as any other "regular" student. Now she goes to a school about 45 minutes away that adjusts to every students needs.
Kassanadra Donat Oh, you NEED one! Check out this Idea List on Amazon: Everyday Essentials by FatheringAutism www.amazon.com/shop/fatheringautism?listId=1WCR7NHASMRYE&ref=idea_share_inf
Thank you for sharing. My daughter has adhd. It is genetic as I have add. since showing her this she realizes that everyone has a routine before school. She is trying to get out of it.
Yay for 20 seconds with teeth brushing. Thats something we have only gotten to a handful of times with my almost 7yo son who is on the spectrum. What kind or toothbrush does she have? We are trying to find a new one.
Check out the link for our Amazon Affiliate page in the description. I’ve got her toothbrush listed there. We love it! It was instrumental in getting her to brush her teeth.
@@fatheringautism thank you so much! I believe these are the exact ones his speech and ot therapists were talking about getting him but i got something else entirely. Seriously you guys have been a big help with us understanding what we can do with our son to help him succeed! You guys rock!
I want to say that appreciate you guys being willing to be real with people. I know you can’t show everything you guys do, but the lot you do share is encouraging to others. Keep doing it and don't get discouraged by any haters.
Hi guys, that was a good video, Abbie did awesome getting ready, I think she's doing a great job doing the daily things that everyone else does every day!! You guys are great parents you teach her everything and she's smart! I love you all! Please tell Abbie hi for me and I love her! God Bless you all! Love ya! 😊🙏💕
Thank you for shareing this was so helpfull in under standing the need and the importance for my own daughter to do the things she does each morning .Thanks again I think ye are an amazing family xx☘
Abbie is such a beautiful young lady, I love her in that outfit! Also, can we talk about how relatable Abbie is when Asa is trying to wake her up? Like that's literally me every morning.
It's awesome you take a picture of her daily! If she was to ever go missing you would have a recent picture of her an what she was wearing! And it's awesome for memories. #momofanautisticchild
I'm thankful my lad has a good sense of routine and is able to get himself to and from school, we live a 5-6 min walk away! It has taken him 5yrs to be able to cross the main road without me being there with him but he now understands how the traffic works, and although doesn't like it if he has to stop in the middle to cross the other road (road has a central point so can go half way then stand in safety area then cross the rest of the way when able to) he rather do it in one go.... Anyways, we've lived in this house 5yrs now and it's taken a lot for him to go from me saying when to cross to him being able to! Started of with me talking about the traffic and about the speed they're going at, to when it's safe to cross even if a car is heading down the road towards him, if that car is by the row of parked cars it's safe to cross, if its gone past he has to wait! 5yrs on and he's got it!
Love the video and the share! Awareness is everything and we don’t know how many people it will make a difference for! Subbed to your channel and found inspiration for mine here! Keep doing you!
I love how adaptable y’all are. You noticed that Abbie needs a routine and just rolled with it. Also I totally had to rewind the blog just to watch her put toothpaste on her toothbrush again. Abbie has come such a long way and it’s exciting to watch if of your progress together.
I really appreciate how you explain aspects of the routine, such as why Asa does hair and teeth (Asa - you do a really great job giving her neat and pretty ponytails!) while Priscilla helps with meals and other aspects! And I appreciate how you point out where Abbie’s behaviours can be quite similar to expected neurotypical behaviour; such as wanting to scroll social media while eating breakfast, or having a sit on the couch for a moment. Where Abbie might want to spend some time rocking and relaxing, others might spend a moment being on the couch to sip their coffee and reflect on the day ahead. I appreciate how you were able to remind us of that similarity. The cutaways clips were a great idea! Would you consider doing her night routine as well? :) Also, could you do an updated version of trying Abbie’s stims? Thank you so much for the videos and for being brave and open to sharing your family’s story and providing teaching opportunities to others!
Very interesting, you are wonderful parents and Abbie has made and continues to make amazing progress! Abbie always has the cutest outfits and I love your top Priscilla!! Sending love
Wow! Amazing how you two get so much done. That's what i call a great team. Abby is doing great. I would say she is like any other 13 year old. Lol! What time to you all have to get up to start your day?
This was a great video. My daughter is 15 she takes forever to do anything in the morning. She has ADHD, OCD and anger management problems i have alarms set every 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 730 when she has to be out of the house and most days i am waiting outside to take her to school and she still not ready smh. Give this video a big thumbs up
So cute!!!!! I love her being like NO dad I’m going back to bed! Total teen behavior! 20 seconds straight is huge regarding brushing her teeth! Go Abbie! Baby steps! Never count out our kids or put ceiling on them. They can always surprise us parents with growth...from day to day, year to year!
Yes! My favorite family! I’m going through such a hard time, and Abbie’s happy outburst just warm my heart. I’m so glad I can be apart of your “family” squad! ❤️
You guys are amazing parents as a mother myself of a autistic son who is nonverbal I know how it can be I love your channel you guys have given me so many different ideas to help my son with sensory gift ideas the struggle is real with that thanks again for this channel much appreciated 👍👍
awesome video! would love to see a video about her bath routine. now obviously privacy would be a huge factor so if it wouldn't throw abby way off, you could either do bath routine with a bathing suit on? or just a video where you talk and maybe demonstrate what you/she does and how... what steps she goes through and that sort of thing, without actually having her in the bath. would love to see or hear about that learning process.
I used to think routines were pretty boring, but they help so much with structure and all the things. Not only in the autism world (though it's especially important in the ASD world), but in the neurotypical world. E.g. doing the things that are part of your bedtime routine will actually help you fall asleep, you will feel yourself getting sleepy as you do them. Not to mention the ability to put a well-established routine on "autopilot" and have less chance of forgetting an important step like taking your keys out of the car or whatever. Routines in the form of lesson structure and consistency are meant to help all my students know what to expect during the day. Kids who have trouble with transitions (ASD, ADHD, mental health, anxiety, trauma etc) have fewer behavioural issues and are better able to participate and succeed in lessons. Pretty much all the kids go a little "feral" when there are huge disruptions to their school day, whether it's something positive (award assemblies, excursions etc) or negative (evacuations, fights at lunch etc). Heck, we joke that even the weather or the phase of the moon can set them off.
There are a lot of things your videos help the world understand, one of them would be that life is always going to be a work in progress and another is that no matter who you are, there is always room to learn more Never give up and always aim for the stars!
Honestly even in my 20’s now I still act like Abbie when I have to get up in the morning, I usually don’t leave the bed until 10 minutes before I have to go to work lol
Aw dang. I was out and got to this vlog late. Love you guys! You should make a night routine too! I love Abbie's outfits, they are adorable! Congrats on 20 seconds with the teeth brushing! I definitely agree that if Abbie's learning and progressing then it's not that big of a deal being late. 😊❤️️
My daughter pulls the blanket over her head when it's time to wake up. And my kids both soon to be 7 have to have their tablets while eating. Routines and schedule are so great. Love you guys
Hey girl I'm so proud of you miss Abbie, you guys are so amazing. I love this vlog and her routine. Btw have you thought about doing a t-shirt or decal that says Abbie's world on it along side with the very beautiful puzzle piece? I honestly think that would be a great one too along with the ones you already have. Only if I knew how to draw I'd so draw it for you guys and send it you. Lmk if that's a good idea
Nice morning Routine, Abbie does such a good job 😊👍🏻 I hope you don't mind the question but why does she wear the jeans west to sleep? Are the buttons on the back not disturbing her? 🤔
Hey Priscilla! Makes a nice Change to see You hosting the Video :) Like all Teenagers, Abbie really does not like being Woken Up! Lols, resisting being Woken up in any way Possible, Including putting Her head under the Blanket in the hope it might make Dad "Go away" . Its nice to See Abbie actually Sleeping well :) As much as I *Love* a Bath, we don't have a Tub at Home as Our Bathroom is really Small (yours is almost as big as Our whole Second Floor!) , so I have to wait until I go on Vacation to get a Bath. I am Glad that Abbie is getting really good at Self Care and Hygiene Skills, She is getting Particularly Good at Brushing Her Teeth I See :) Indeed, Schedules and Routines are very Important, as they Prevent Meltdowns. I have lost track of How many Routines I have now. Indeed, Abbie is making *incredible* Progress :) Yup, the Routine has to be the Same, Day in, Day out, without change, or we just cannot cope with the World. its a Shame, but, that's life with Autism I am afraid. I am not allowed Gadgets or Books at the Table, I *Do* have to have the TV on However when I Eat at the Table. I am Seriously into the old "Supermarionation" Series made by Gerry Anderson back in the 1960's again, you know, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, etc, as I grew up watching the Re-Runs in the Early 1990s (I am talking around '90/'91 here) on CITV, and I have recently Rediscovered that part of My Childhood again, so I tend to watch an Episode or 2 (Thunderbirds Episodes were a full Hour, all the others were 30 Minutes an Episode) while I am Eating :) its lovely that You keep in Contact with Summer with Pictures of Abbie, and its even Lovelier that Grandma gets a Picture of Abbie every single Day. Abbie is quite the Little Model at Times :) Indeed, Abbie takes Her time with getting Ready! good thing the School understands about "Abbie Time" which seems to be only Second to "Valve Time" in how...slow...it is! See You all Soon Guys! take Care :)
Leaps and bounds!!!! Wow it is amazing how far she has come since the beginning of your videos! You guys have done an amazing job I can’t imagine the patients it has had to take and congrats to abby
Love this video. I’m the same way in the morning. I have to have my time for 20-30 minutes in bed watching UA-cam and I Love to eat my cereal with my phone and/or tablet on UA-cam. If I’m eating with everyone else that morning because I have time or it’s the weekend, I will play with my mom’s iPad and watch amazon prime or UA-cam or something like that while I wait for breakfast. Much like Abby I have a routine for day and night myself. I also like to have a cookie at night nowadays since grandma started baking them more often. Can’t forget my milk. I also like UA-cam or amazon prime during my cookie time.
Do you have her routine up so she can see it visually or does she just know it? My 6.5 year old has high functioning autism and we’ve been recommended to try a routine with him but I’m worried he’ll become too controlling over it and too rigid to not allow any flexibility or change. Also do I do one for his 4 year old NT sister so it doesn’t seem like it’s just him that has to have one?
I have a question, does Abbie dislike having her teeth brushed?? I ask because I have ASD and Sensory Processing Disorder and I wasn't diagnosed till I was older but when I was a kid I HATED brushing my teeth. I brushed them of course (I'm compulsively hygienic) but dear gosh I always hated the feeling of the brush rubbing against my teeth and never knew how to explain it
Every time I’m having my bed time snack I always have my phone at the table always looking at Instagram pics and vids while I wait for my cereal to go soggy cause I like it soggy.
Interesting to see the routine. If you don't mind my asking... Have you tried a picture schedule with Abby to see if she will respond to it (sort of a first then sort of thing)?
She looks like she likes mornings about as much as I do. lol When I was in school I used to do the same thing with covering my head up. My daughter did it too. lol My Mom was smart though. She got me up ten minutes earlier then she needed to so I could lay there and feel like I was getting away with something. My daughter did the same thing but we were always late because I forgot to get her up early lol. Neither one of us are morning people to this day. lol
Bahahaha! when she pulls the blanket back over her after you pulled it off😂 Such a teenager!
I know, lol
I thought the same 😂
Ikr
She handles mornings 100 times better than I do, honestly ;)
Molly Lenore IKR
Always photographed me kids in the morning before school because my oldest is autistic and often eloped. I wanted to be SURE I knew what my child was wearing in case somehow managed to slip away from the school... They didn't have locks on their doors... It was awhile ago.
That’s a good reason for sure.
That's a great idea I'm gonna do that, even though we are super locked in here. My child escaped my mom's house a few years ago. I was amazed at my self that I knew exactly what she was wearing to give a police report. Mail man and golfer on golf cart had spotter her running up the middle of the road 1/2 mile away and stopped her. When they called 911 they matched us up quickly a very happy ending. This was in a senior neighborhood not many cars. If she would of ran the other way main highway she definitely had Angel's with her. We homeschool now but 2 years of public school they had to put furniture across doors to keep her in class. Thanks Stacy thanks Pricilla for sharing.
@@sandygeasa9995 wow. That was always my fear being that the highway was about a quarter mile away. I saw another parent post that they took pics of their kids before school so I can't take credit for the idea.
Stacey Craig but you did share it, which makes it invaluable to other parents and caregivers.. even if you weren’t the original person to do it.. you helped a ton just by sharing! ❤️❤️
@@lisarushing4812 Thanks!
That top is so pretty on you Abby. I have cerebral palsy and it takes me a long time in the morning too.
Anika Baddeley my mother has just quit her previous job to assist people with cerebral palsy to help with situations like that and she tries her best to keep them entertained throughout the day
I watch your yt channel haha
My fiancé has CP too.
Aw... I love that you guys care so much and work so hard to make sure she knows how to do things. I mean obviously you guys care you're her parents but she is soooo fortunate to have parents like you guys that go above and beyond for her. I love it. I'm not even an emotional person but seeing you guys have such genuine love and care for everyone and everything makes me emotional haha. Sometimes I take for granted the things I'm able to do in life and you guys make me take a step back and remember that I should try to be the best and most helpful to everyone I come across no matter our differences. xoxo sorry if this is weird btw.
Wicked I don’t think that’s weird at all. That was really sweet 💖
Ditto!! I think this and want to comment this on every vid they post. I love this family so much.
Abbie is doing great job with her fine motor skills, she twisted the cap onto the toothpaste tube flawlessly.
Abby is doing so well on her morning routine! Asa and Priscilla you are amazing parents taking the time working with Abby to become more independent, it takes longer getting ready now but eventually she may be able to do these things independently. I always say that the work I am doing with my kids may be the difference between them being fully dependent and semi independent which will be huge in the long run.
Abbie's morning routine is awesome. Abbie you are doing so Great! Asa and Priscilla you are so relaxed and laid back and patient---something I need to learn! Thank you all so much for sharing this part of your day! Love to you all!😊💞
When someone ask what is love they should look at your family and it will make you know what love is..thank younAbbie for allowing us inside your life. Abbie rocks
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in 4th grade. I have sensory disorder and just diagnosed with bipolar. I can relate the things I went through as a kid to Abbie. She is an amazing young lady!! I love your family! The public school system didn’t do much for me. They told me I was just lazy and I only had ADD nothing was wrong with me I shouldn’t learn any slower than the rest! My parents got me through school, and they taught me how to learn. They constantly fought the school to get me extra help in my classes. Y’all remind me of my parents. Y’all are absolutely amazing!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have horrible ADHD
My mom's sort of friends kid has a learning disorder and the school we were in made her get the same credits as any other "regular" student. Now she goes to a school about 45 minutes away that adjusts to every students needs.
Jeannette theSoutherngirl i recently found out that i had adhd and i’m getting used to the idea and it’s nice to know that there are others
We both have the exact same three diagnoses
Is that a wet brush? The wet brush has been a game changer for my 2 daughters who are incredibly sensory sensitive to hair brushing! ❤️
It’s basically the best thing ever!
What is a wet brush cause my niece with curly hair fights to brush her hair
Kassanadra Donat Oh, you NEED one! Check out this Idea List on Amazon: Everyday Essentials by FatheringAutism www.amazon.com/shop/fatheringautism?listId=1WCR7NHASMRYE&ref=idea_share_inf
@@kassanadradonat3328 Sometimes Walmart has Wet brushes if you need it ASAP. I have thick curly hair and those brushes are the best.
Thanks everyone will be getting her one real soon
Thank you for sharing. My daughter has adhd. It is genetic as I have add. since showing her this she realizes that everyone has a routine before school. She is trying to get out of it.
Yay for 20 seconds with teeth brushing. Thats something we have only gotten to a handful of times with my almost 7yo son who is on the spectrum. What kind or toothbrush does she have? We are trying to find a new one.
Check out the link for our Amazon Affiliate page in the description. I’ve got her toothbrush listed there. We love it! It was instrumental in getting her to brush her teeth.
@@fatheringautism thank you so much! I believe these are the exact ones his speech and ot therapists were talking about getting him but i got something else entirely. Seriously you guys have been a big help with us understanding what we can do with our son to help him succeed! You guys rock!
I want to say that appreciate you guys being willing to be real with people. I know you can’t show everything you guys do, but the lot you do share is encouraging to others. Keep doing it and don't get discouraged by any haters.
Thank you!
Hi guys, that was a good video, Abbie did awesome getting ready, I think she's doing a great job doing the daily things that everyone else does every day!! You guys are great parents you teach her everything and she's smart! I love you all! Please tell Abbie hi for me and I love her! God Bless you all! Love ya! 😊🙏💕
Thank you for shareing this was so helpfull in under standing the need and the importance for my own daughter to do the things she does each morning .Thanks again I think ye are an amazing family xx☘
Abbie is such a beautiful young lady, I love her in that outfit! Also, can we talk about how relatable Abbie is when Asa is trying to wake her up? Like that's literally me every morning.
When she got back under the covers I was like definitely a teenager
This actually reminds me so much of my own morning routine.
It's awesome you take a picture of her daily! If she was to ever go missing you would have a recent picture of her an what she was wearing! And it's awesome for memories. #momofanautisticchild
aww Abbie's bed-hair is so cute. I wish mine didn't look as horrendous as it does :D
I'm thankful my lad has a good sense of routine and is able to get himself to and from school, we live a 5-6 min walk away! It has taken him 5yrs to be able to cross the main road without me being there with him but he now understands how the traffic works, and although doesn't like it if he has to stop in the middle to cross the other road (road has a central point so can go half way then stand in safety area then cross the rest of the way when able to) he rather do it in one go.... Anyways, we've lived in this house 5yrs now and it's taken a lot for him to go from me saying when to cross to him being able to! Started of with me talking about the traffic and about the speed they're going at, to when it's safe to cross even if a car is heading down the road towards him, if that car is by the row of parked cars it's safe to cross, if its gone past he has to wait! 5yrs on and he's got it!
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P.S. I love yall
its ok Abby no one likes getting up in the morning to do stuff 😂😂 ..
she's so cute. my son has a hard time also. you guys are awesome
Yay I was curious about how she starts her day thanks for filiming!
Great video as always
Love the video and the share! Awareness is everything and we don’t know how many people it will make a difference for! Subbed to your channel and found inspiration for mine here! Keep doing you!
Asa: Abby get up *takes off
Abby:NO *pulls blanket over self*
This makes me smile!💜💜💜💜💜💜
Good one! Love the sassy
I love how adaptable y’all are. You noticed that Abbie needs a routine and just rolled with it. Also I totally had to rewind the blog just to watch her put toothpaste on her toothbrush again. Abbie has come such a long way and it’s exciting to watch if of your progress together.
She's so pretty!
I really appreciate how you explain aspects of the routine, such as why Asa does hair and teeth (Asa - you do a really great job giving her neat and pretty ponytails!) while Priscilla helps with meals and other aspects! And I appreciate how you point out where Abbie’s behaviours can be quite similar to expected neurotypical behaviour; such as wanting to scroll social media while eating breakfast, or having a sit on the couch for a moment. Where Abbie might want to spend some time rocking and relaxing, others might spend a moment being on the couch to sip their coffee and reflect on the day ahead. I appreciate how you were able to remind us of that similarity. The cutaways clips were a great idea! Would you consider doing her night routine as well? :) Also, could you do an updated version of trying Abbie’s stims? Thank you so much for the videos and for being brave and open to sharing your family’s story and providing teaching opportunities to others!
I kid you not I was thinking about this last night in the shower because I was curious as to how her morning goes.
Omg I love Abby❤
Very interesting, you are wonderful parents and Abbie has made and continues to make amazing progress! Abbie always has the cutest outfits and I love your top Priscilla!! Sending love
Wow! Amazing how you two get so much done. That's what i call a great team. Abby is doing great. I would say she is like any other 13 year old. Lol! What time to you all have to get up to start your day?
omg that ending shot of her looking at the camera, she's gorgeous
Thank you for sharing.... ❤️
I love Abbie’s art collection phone case but I don’t have enough money
I think it's so cute that her daddy does her hair😊, that's so sweet! Dads need to take lessons from Asa, he's such an amazing dad❤.
Hard work always pays off...great job. Abby is absolutely adorable..have a great weekend
Omg i allways miss yall i never get a like love yall
Love the video! You guys should do more of this type!
Angela Bernshausen ?
i hate being pushed for time i hate being tired in the mornings i have aspergers i like looking about how other aspergers people cope with morning
Can you do a video what she eats at school
Priscilla packs her lunch. It varies. Leftovers of mom’s cooking, sandwiches, etc.
It's just crazy to see how far y'all have come since I've subscribed (way back when..)
I'm so proud of your whole family!
😃❤👍
very good cool well help learn little by little day all good happy🥰🥰👏🏻👏🏻
Will you do a updated house tour? Also I know you had mentioned getting Abbie a new mattress, will that be happening soon?
Her mattress is old but there’s nothing really wrong with it. She sleeps in her bed most nights but sometimes she moves over to the futon.
many blessings...you are great parents.awesome awesome job....love your vids
This was a great video. My daughter is 15 she takes forever to do anything in the morning. She has ADHD, OCD and anger management problems i have alarms set every 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 730 when she has to be out of the house and most days i am waiting outside to take her to school and she still not ready smh. Give this video a big thumbs up
Great job, Priscilla! *Please* narrate more often.
So cute!!!!! I love her being like NO dad I’m going back to bed! Total teen behavior! 20 seconds straight is huge regarding brushing her teeth! Go Abbie! Baby steps! Never count out our kids or put ceiling on them. They can always surprise us parents with growth...from day to day, year to year!
Yes! My favorite family! I’m going through such a hard time, and Abbie’s happy outburst just warm my heart. I’m so glad I can be apart of your “family” squad! ❤️
That smile just makes my day.. Thank You Abbie....Love from Canada girl xoxoc
Just a question of interest. Does a visit to the dentist stress Abbie out at all? Does she cooperate for the dentist?
That after the beep...
I feel ya Abbie. Im a cookie monster at night and a "just 5 more minutes" morning gal, too. 😀
You guys are amazing parents as a mother myself of a autistic son who is nonverbal I know how it can be I love your channel you guys have given me so many different ideas to help my son with sensory gift ideas the struggle is real with that thanks again for this channel much appreciated 👍👍
At the beginning I thought she was going to say “welcome back to pots pans and prisalla” I was like (w)(r)(o)(n)(g)( )(c)(h)(a)(n)(n)(e)(I)
Thank you for sharing Abbie's morning routine!! Have a fantastic weekend!!
That was some serious bed head she had going on at the beginning! 😂
awesome video! would love to see a video about her bath routine. now obviously privacy would be a huge factor so if it wouldn't throw abby way off, you could either do bath routine with a bathing suit on? or just a video where you talk and maybe demonstrate what you/she does and how... what steps she goes through and that sort of thing, without actually having her in the bath.
would love to see or hear about that learning process.
I used to think routines were pretty boring, but they help so much with structure and all the things. Not only in the autism world (though it's especially important in the ASD world), but in the neurotypical world.
E.g. doing the things that are part of your bedtime routine will actually help you fall asleep, you will feel yourself getting sleepy as you do them. Not to mention the ability to put a well-established routine on "autopilot" and have less chance of forgetting an important step like taking your keys out of the car or whatever.
Routines in the form of lesson structure and consistency are meant to help all my students know what to expect during the day. Kids who have trouble with transitions (ASD, ADHD, mental health, anxiety, trauma etc) have fewer behavioural issues and are better able to participate and succeed in lessons. Pretty much all the kids go a little "feral" when there are huge disruptions to their school day, whether it's something positive (award assemblies, excursions etc) or negative (evacuations, fights at lunch etc). Heck, we joke that even the weather or the phase of the moon can set them off.
I have autism and I always have to have my phone playing the same video everytime I eat depending on the meal! Otherwise I can’t eat xD
Heyyyyy MAASS FAMBLY!!!
Such Excellent parents 💕 My love to Abbie 💖💖
There are a lot of things your videos help the world understand, one of them would be that life is always going to be a work in progress and another is that no matter who you are, there is always room to learn more
Never give up and always aim for the stars!
Honestly even in my 20’s now I still act like Abbie when I have to get up in the morning, I usually don’t leave the bed until 10 minutes before I have to go to work lol
Asa mobile hairdresser here!!!! Are you a man of many talants because youve certainly got that flair going on with abbies hair ❤
Aw dang. I was out and got to this vlog late. Love you guys! You should make a night routine too! I love Abbie's outfits, they are adorable! Congrats on 20 seconds with the teeth brushing! I definitely agree that if Abbie's learning and progressing then it's not that big of a deal being late. 😊❤️️
Independence is so important for her future. "Well done Abbie" and well done Mum and Dad! Lol she's got her angry face on today love it 💞💞
.awesome Abbie and Family ..
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I love her routines and how loving and patience you are with teaching her her independence. 💕
My daughter pulls the blanket over her head when it's time to wake up. And my kids both soon to be 7 have to have their tablets while eating. Routines and schedule are so great. Love you guys
Absolutely love seeing Abby grow so fast and learn she literally is such a pleasure to watch when I’m down!!! ❤️sending lots of love from CT❤️
Hey girl I'm so proud of you miss Abbie, you guys are so amazing. I love this vlog and her routine. Btw have you thought about doing a t-shirt or decal that says Abbie's world on it along side with the very beautiful puzzle piece? I honestly think that would be a great one too along with the ones you already have. Only if I knew how to draw I'd so draw it for you guys and send it you. Lmk if that's a good idea
She has come a long way you guys are doing an awesome job that's awesome how Asa does her hair it's so cute!!
Nice morning Routine, Abbie does such a good job 😊👍🏻 I hope you don't mind the question but why does she wear the jeans west to sleep? Are the buttons on the back not disturbing her? 🤔
Hey Priscilla! Makes a nice Change to see You hosting the Video :)
Like all Teenagers, Abbie really does not like being Woken Up!
Lols, resisting being Woken up in any way Possible, Including putting Her head under the Blanket in the hope it might make Dad "Go away" .
Its nice to See Abbie actually Sleeping well :)
As much as I *Love* a Bath, we don't have a Tub at Home as Our Bathroom is really Small (yours is almost as big as Our whole Second Floor!) , so I have to wait until I go on Vacation to get a Bath.
I am Glad that Abbie is getting really good at Self Care and Hygiene Skills, She is getting Particularly Good at Brushing Her Teeth I See :)
Indeed, Schedules and Routines are very Important, as they Prevent Meltdowns. I have lost track of How many Routines I have now.
Indeed, Abbie is making *incredible* Progress :)
Yup, the Routine has to be the Same, Day in, Day out, without change, or we just cannot cope with the World. its a Shame, but, that's life with Autism I am afraid.
I am not allowed Gadgets or Books at the Table, I *Do* have to have the TV on However when I Eat at the Table. I am Seriously into the old "Supermarionation" Series made by Gerry Anderson back in the 1960's again, you know, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, etc, as I grew up watching the Re-Runs in the Early 1990s (I am talking around '90/'91 here) on CITV, and I have recently Rediscovered that part of My Childhood again, so I tend to watch an Episode or 2 (Thunderbirds Episodes were a full Hour, all the others were 30 Minutes an Episode) while I am Eating :)
its lovely that You keep in Contact with Summer with Pictures of Abbie, and its even Lovelier that Grandma gets a Picture of Abbie every single Day.
Abbie is quite the Little Model at Times :)
Indeed, Abbie takes Her time with getting Ready! good thing the School understands about "Abbie Time" which seems to be only Second to "Valve Time" in how...slow...it is!
See You all Soon Guys! take Care :)
Leaps and bounds!!!! Wow it is amazing how far she has come since the beginning of your videos! You guys have done an amazing job I can’t imagine the patients it has had to take and congrats to abby
Love you guys so much and wish you all the best, great video yet again!!
Sweet girl! 💗💗💗
I love watching her grow and turn into a teenager. I also like the fact that this is a dad's channel too. Its sweet to watch life.
I absolutely adore your family!
What a cutie ❤ she is doing so well on brushing her teeth and hair! I relate to the getting out of bed struggle, Ab. Me too girl.
Love this video. I’m the same way in the morning. I have to have my time for 20-30 minutes in bed watching UA-cam and I Love to eat my cereal with my phone and/or tablet on UA-cam. If I’m eating with everyone else that morning because I have time or it’s the weekend, I will play with my mom’s iPad and watch amazon prime or UA-cam or something like that while I wait for breakfast. Much like Abby I have a routine for day and night myself. I also like to have a cookie at night nowadays since grandma started baking them more often. Can’t forget my milk. I also like UA-cam or amazon prime during my cookie time.
What time do you wake her up and how long of her time do you let her have ? Do the same on morning with no school?
Awesome! Way to go Abbie
Denielle Hey Abbie I am so impressed at how good you did getting to go to school.
Abbie was not ready to get up! I feel you Girl!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕
I love routine videos! Good job Abbie and Priscilla did a nice job explaining it all :)
Very good video! Defiantly takes autistic people more time to do simple stuff. Abbie is doing so good
the sound at 4:11 scared me 😂
My 5 year old son walked in saw this video on tv and said "Aww, Abbie's so cute!" 😊❤
Do you have her routine up so she can see it visually or does she just know it? My 6.5 year old has high functioning autism and we’ve been recommended to try a routine with him but I’m worried he’ll become too controlling over it and too rigid to not allow any flexibility or change. Also do I do one for his 4 year old NT sister so it doesn’t seem like it’s just him that has to have one?
I have a question, does Abbie dislike having her teeth brushed??
I ask because I have ASD and Sensory Processing Disorder and I wasn't diagnosed till I was older but when I was a kid I HATED brushing my teeth. I brushed them of course (I'm compulsively hygienic) but dear gosh I always hated the feeling of the brush rubbing against my teeth and never knew how to explain it
Every time I’m having my bed time snack I always have my phone at the table always looking at Instagram pics and vids while I wait for my cereal to go soggy cause I like it soggy.
Interesting to see the routine. If you don't mind my asking... Have you tried a picture schedule with Abby to see if she will respond to it (sort of a first then sort of thing)?
She looks like she likes mornings about as much as I do. lol When I was in school I used to do the same thing with covering my head up. My daughter did it too. lol My Mom was smart though. She got me up ten minutes earlier then she needed to so I could lay there and feel like I was getting away with something. My daughter did the same thing but we were always late because I forgot to get her up early lol. Neither one of us are morning people to this day. lol
Abbie and I definitely have the same opinion on getting out of bed in the morning! I feel ya girl!