That was me too! As she was reading the instructions they were busy not following them, and it cracked me up! As for the Stimtastic family moment, it was so beautiful! It was like they were finally speaking her language, instead of getting her to speak ours. They joined her, in her reality, making a new connection. I loved it so much!!!
Wait what's bitcoin it says it's a currency thing but their going to a event somewhere sensory friendly so what is it a different bitcoin type of place is there 2 types or something??
Jascelyn Holland I think you’re talking about VidCon, which does kind of sound like bitcoin. VidCon is like a convention that you tubers go to and they can go to seminars and learn more about creating for UA-cam.
“Maybe your voice is always lost”. This made me literally bawl my eyes out. My nephew is non verbal CP kid. He stims like this and I desperately want to understand what he’s communicating, desperately.
I’ve had a week or so without videos. I’ve been in a low place and just didn’t want to do anything. Then I come back on and watch until the the end of this video. Oh my gosh! You lifted me straight up. I haven’t smiled like that in a long time. You got a look that said “you guys are crazy” and it changed to “guys, stop. Just let me do it alone!”😂 Thank you for always making me smile!
The moment of her hiding her face when all of you started vocal stimming with her was an amazing moment!!! The smile on her face...the seemingly embarrassed reaction...do you think that’s what the reaction was? Embarrassment? I don’t recall ever seeing her in videos display that kind of reaction.
I think she felt connected in a way she may not have felt before, like they were finally speaking her language, not just getting her to speak ours. It was precious! When Asa showed them stimming with her, and they all had their hands up to their mouths, like her, it cracked me up! I just assumed they were just making the same sounds...too cute! 💜
I get really embarrased if people acknowledge my stims, if they pointed them out when i was doing them i’d react the same. Stimming isnt a concious thing for me so for someone to acknolwdge it in the moment means they are noticing and pointing out my anxiety, sensory difficuties and the fact my body behaves differenltt to cope. Its also ironic because it is like the person understands you that little bit better.
@@penglingwhisperer3382 I totally get you! It's embarrassing say first, but if someone is kind about it, you can have a chance to understand each other better. Life is all about the learning process, so don't let it get you down! 😊
@@eskil3394 It was like she felt like they were joining her in her reality, instead of them trying to bring her into ours. Like they were speaking her language, not just making her speak ours. It was beautiful! 👍
Hi Fathering Autism family!! I am a therapist who works with kids with ASD and we often choose to join our kiddos in their verbalizations because we work from a relationship-based perspective, and we’ve found it leads to great moments! I’ve even had some kids start a call and response type of engagement with a therapist (if they’re able) with their preferred sounds. You guys are the experts on what works for your family and specifically for Abbie, but I love that you share your willingness to always try new things. This is a such a beautiful moment, thanks for sharing! Love your channel (:
That was like the most relatable moment ever! She's busy reading the instructions and they're busy not following them. The look on their faces was too funny!
Ive rewatched several times just smiling at the part where abbie hides her face in her shirt when you are participating in with her stimming and it was the sweetest and most innocent reaction i have seen… brought emotional happy tears to my eyes!!! You are such a beautiful and supportive family! Just such an inspiration
That was so beautiful seeing the connection between you all when you joined her stim. Please don't worry that joining with her stimming will reinforce it. We've joined our son's stims for years, and the more we did it the more he would connect with us and in the long run the less he would stim. He went from hardly talking to being fully verbal and very social.
When you all stimmed together and Abbie smiled...I couldn’t help but smile with her!! She looked like a “typical” teenager getting embarrassed by her family but also loving the attention. What a wonderful moment!
When you stemmed with her it’s like she was not afraid to do it, to me she seemed like she had to keep walking or moving just to not feel like she was in trouble for something she is doing stems can be stopped but you guys made it fun for her and that is a precious moment she will remember.
I genuinely think she enjoyed you guys stimming with her it was the cutest thing I've ever seen I love your channel and I love your family you are all amazing people!
The biggest BIGGEST smile! I loved this vlog so so much :) it defiantly made me happy! A family that sticks together... stays together! Also.. Asa I totally called the whole “we packed away our pots, pans and Priscilla’s!” Y’all truly make my day!
That was amazing! Especially at the end when you said can I give dad a hug you can hear in her stim shes trying to communicate with you and say yes and when you said i love ya, I could hear abbie trying to say I love you too. You are an incredible family
That. Was. SOOOO worth it. I am in tears from laughter and my heart being warmed. You guys effing rock and you make every day better for so many people. You're all literally my heroes
You all stimming with Abbie and her reaction made me cry and smile at the same time straight away right till the end. That was one of the most wholesome and beautiful things I've seen in my life.
As per our occupational therapist’s request we have been mimicking our sons stimming behaviours in hopes to promote eye contact and or a positive reaction. Seeing their reactions is the best part! LOVED this vlog!
When y'all were stimming with her I caught myself stimming right along with you! Loved her little embarrassed teenage "let me hide inside my shirt" moment!
I dont normally comment but just wanted to say that I love who ever did the captions for this video! Normally when Abbie does her verbal stim, the captions read yelling, grunting, or noises. However, with this video they read verbal stimming. I hope I continue to see that in the upcoming videos!
I almost overflowed with happiness when she got embarrassed and smiled and hid from them it was the cutest thing in the world! And I think that when they did I think she liked it a little but because she didnt feel so different she felt the same as her family!! And for you guys to do that and not be embarrassed yourselves just because you love her that much is so amazing not many families would do even half of what you do for her!!
Nanny’s story was priceless. What a sweet person she is and so patient with Abby. The stimming made me laugh out loud. You might be onto something, lol. Hope all comes together for your new house. Sending lots of hugs 🤗
Aw, I wonder if Abbie is starting to realise something is going on, with the moving/packing boxes. The joint stimming seemed to work, her smile is everything 😊
I was thinking the same thing. Abbie knows that she will be a different place than the current one she feels safe and comfortable in. She is not looking forward to the adjustment.
I usually watch the entire vlog but when it got to that 12:45 point, I understood why you told us to go there if we weren't going to watch all of it. That was very sweet. Abbie loved it and it seemed clear that it was a way to really connect with her. Her smile of surprise was priceless and then pulling her shirt over her head - too cute.
i usually watch your videos right before bed and it doesn’t matter what kind of day i have abbi’s smile can instantly make my day better. it has got to be the thing that makes me smile the biggest! :)
I love your family. In the evening I am always looking to see if you have a new vlog post. You all encourage me just by the way you live your lives, so much compassion and care for others. My heart is happy to see Abbie smile at you all when you interact with her in the manner you did with the stimming.
I love her face when you guys all made the stem noise with her!!! She looks so happy! I bet she thought you were all crazy! I could not stop smiling! Beautiful girl
I haven't been watching your blogs for long but Abi's reaction to your stimming is the most immediate and pronounced reaction I have ever seen her make to you. It was beautiful.
Wow! What a great reaction to you guys starting to stim! She clearly recognized it and genuinely seemed to enjoy you guys doing it with her! I had wondered about whether that would be worthwhile to do and curious whether it would bother her or not. Obviously she's not getting the same physical sensation whne you guys do it, but the aural qualities are still there, I'm sure she enjoys hearing how your voices change the way hers does when she puts her arm/hand near her mouth. What a lovely way to end the day.
The family stimming was so awesome ! And Abbie’s reaction was priceless! Had to watch it again. Just love this family’s vlogs. Positive attitude in every situation.
That was so cute when she covered her face. That was such a reaction a kid would have if they were embarrassed and now she is doing it because she likes you guys doing it too.
Okay my favorite video use to be Abbie at the beach. Playing free and running and laughing and splashing. But, that smile and adorable covering her face moment when you guys were stimming with her was just priceless. What a precious smile she has too! Cant help but smile with her! It's just contagious!❤❤❤❤ Also- Asa: time for bed Abbie: nods head no Asa: ya you didn't sleep last night either Abbie: smirks 😏 🤣😂🤣❤
This so sweet you guys stimming with her! Those hugs especially to her brother are so precious 😊 I couldn't help laugh at crazy nanny saying she chucked her shoes because of the cupcake 😂 love you Abbie girl you rock 😘
Your family and every single post you all share make my whole day brighter. I am so grateful I came across your channel because it has truly helped brighten the dark place I am currently in. So thank you all so much.
Nanny is awesome. I feel she doesn't work with Abbie, she loves and understands her and is an extension of the family. Miss Brandy is awesome too bit fees like a different dynamic. ( Miss Brandy is just brilliant I'm in no way saying she doesn't love Abs , just the dynamic is different)
When you guys started stimming together and Abbie just started smiling and giving you all the faces I just laughed so hard the whole time, I cant imagine how happy and shocked she was. I imagine she felt really reassured with her communication and connection with you, so happy you guys thought of doing it. Might be something you need to try in the car to help calm her a little maybe? It might reassure her in a way she feels she needs while being in the vehicle.
I don't have a family member with Autism or anything, but I'm learning to be a Special Ed teacher, and we had a course on Autism where we learned about joining stimming. It was so cool to see you guys putting it into practice and to see Abbie's reaction! It really seemed like there was a shared space there between all of you and a really natural form of communication! So awesome to see, and Abbie's smile is priceless! My new favorite vlog!!
I have always wanted to suggest this but just didnt feel comfortable for some reason. We always stimmed with my nephew and it comforted him and definitely DEFINITELY lightened the severity of his stims! We are always expecting our autistic children to adapt to our language weather its signing, speaking, etc. For our Jacob stimming with him brings him a lot of comfort. There is no expectation of him adapting or attempting to communicate with us. Our ABA therapist told us it is the equivalent of living your entire life surrounded by people who spoke a completely different language than you. Some parents have a fear that stimming with their child will cause them to stim more. For us, that was the farthest thing from the truth. YOu arent reinforcing a behavior. Stims arent behaviors. YOu tell us that all the time. That look on her face was like. FINALLY!
I don't have a family member with Autism or anything, but I'm learning to be a Special Ed teacher, and we had a course on Autism where we learned about that exact thing! It was so cool to see the Maass' putting it into practice and to see Abbie's reaction! It really seemed like there was a shared space there between all of them and a really natural form of communication! So awesome to see, and Abbie's smile is priceless!
That's exactly what I thought! I told a few other commenters that it seemed like, for once, they were speaking her language, instead of making her speak ours. As if they had joined her, in her reality... I'm so glad you shared your story and I totally understand why you didn't suggest it before, you never know how something like that might sound. Someone might have thought you were making light of their stimming or even making fun of it, but that's not the case at all! I wonder if there are any other videos of folks doing it? Abbie was so adorable!!!
@@IAmSuzyQ Yes exactly right. And it does feel strange at first to stim with them because it feels to US like we are mocking them. But when you see how they respond, especially when you just sit and rock with them quietly or whatever stims they have...its really cool. I dont know if we would have ever really stimmed with Jacob if we hadnt watched his twin brother stim with him basically his whole life. I wish youtube had been a "thing" when the twins were little. It would have been amazing to share that with the world. No other bond like a twin bond!
Yeah I think she was a bit shy at first but her face and mine blossomed. It reminds me of my nieces playing in my wheelchair and pushing me. They love it. It's completely normal to them. Thank you for sharing this magical family moment. Literally goosebumps. ☺
The bracelet incident was so funny! Then Nanny discussing Abbie's shoes going missing had me laughing. To top it off, the stimming together was so awesome: result was that beautiful smile of Abbie's! Loved it! ☺💕
The story that nanny told with the shoes was so funny. When everyone did the yelling stim with Abbie was priceless. I love her reaction. She looked at everyone like what are you doing? Then later she looked like she was having fun with it. You never know maybe you reinforced the behavior or maybe she will be like maybe I shouldn't do that.
Seeing Abbies reaction to you all stimming with her MADE MY DAY. I am in summer classes in college and I've done homework all day. This has made it all worth it!
That was the most adorable reaction ever!! 😀😆 You guys.. I watched it over and over again, and could not help but laugh out loud while “Awwwwww”ing 🥰 every. single. time. My favorite vlog yet!!! Btw.. Just a few things to share about me.. I have no personal experience with Autism... I discovered your channel about a month or so ago.. I have watched your vlogs everyday since.. I’ve also gone back to your beginnings and have began watching all of your vlogs and other videos in order.. I have fallen in love with, not only Abbie, but each of you as well.. I also think Priscilla is just the sweetest person ever.. and I live here in Jacksonville, FL. Thank you for sharing your precious family with us! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Great intro, Asa! Also, I love how helpful Asa is! You guys are all helpful. :-) "...you won't be able to remove it *turns and looks at Isaiah's wrist*, as it locks instantly." I'm weak!
When you guys started stimming back, that was such a sweet loving moment. I almost feel like she felt the connection and acceptance. Maybe you can do that on the flight, too! ❤️
Literally just put the biggest smile on my face!!! The family that stims together!!!! ❤️
The family who stims together, stays together! 👍💜
Best thing I've seen on UA-cam EVER!!!!! Love Abbies smile!! Such a BeeeeeeYOUteeFull girl!! :)
That's funny that you guys come together but it embarrassed your daughter and she was thinking that's funny too
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CUTEST THING EVER. Also the perfect example of “men never read directions, until it is too late”.
Yep! I live that reality everyday...I'll be reading the instructions while my husband is busy not following them. That cracked me up!😆😆😆
Lol, just lol at the bracelet situation. The stimming with Abbie is the best thing I’ve seen today.
That was me too! As she was reading the instructions they were busy not following them, and it cracked me up!
As for the Stimtastic family moment, it was so beautiful! It was like they were finally speaking her language, instead of getting her to speak ours. They joined her, in her reality, making a new connection. I loved it so much!!!
Wait what's bitcoin it says it's a currency thing but their going to a event somewhere sensory friendly so what is it a different bitcoin type of place is there 2 types or something??
Jascelyn Holland I think you’re talking about VidCon, which does kind of sound like bitcoin. VidCon is like a convention that you tubers go to and they can go to seminars and learn more about creating for UA-cam.
@@sporty13able I thought that's what he said too, and I was thinking, "what does Bitcoin have to do with autism?" We both just heard it wrong...😉✌️
Her reaction to u guys stimming with her was priceless 😊
I know right such a beautiful young lady i love when she goes to laugh and hides her face 😊
“Maybe your voice is always lost”. This made me literally bawl my eyes out.
My nephew is non verbal CP kid. He stims like this and I desperately want to understand what he’s communicating, desperately.
I’ve had a week or so without videos. I’ve been in a low place and just didn’t want to do anything.
Then I come back on and watch until the the end of this video.
Oh my gosh!
You lifted me straight up. I haven’t smiled like that in a long time. You got a look that said “you guys are crazy” and it changed to “guys, stop. Just let me do it alone!”😂
Thank you for always making me smile!
literally CRYING at the stimming with Abbie and her reaction
That was so cute!!
The moment of her hiding her face when all of you started vocal stimming with her was an amazing moment!!! The smile on her face...the seemingly embarrassed reaction...do you think that’s what the reaction was? Embarrassment? I don’t recall ever seeing her in videos display that kind of reaction.
I think she felt connected in a way she may not have felt before, like they were finally speaking her language, not just getting her to speak ours. It was precious! When Asa showed them stimming with her, and they all had their hands up to their mouths, like her, it cracked me up! I just assumed they were just making the same sounds...too cute! 💜
It did seem like genuine embarrassed reaction! She even blushed. And the tone of her voice as she trailed off and laughed, that was so cute.
Asa was right they connected on a whole new level as a family it was beautiful to watch!
I get really embarrased if people acknowledge my stims, if they pointed them out when i was doing them i’d react the same. Stimming isnt a concious thing for me so for someone to acknolwdge it in the moment means they are noticing and pointing out my anxiety, sensory difficuties and the fact my body behaves differenltt to cope. Its also ironic because it is like the person understands you that little bit better.
@@penglingwhisperer3382 I totally get you! It's embarrassing say first, but if someone is kind about it, you can have a chance to understand each other better. Life is all about the learning process, so don't let it get you down! 😊
A family that stims together is a family of love. It was very cute.
Angie Losh a family that stims together stays together
Hey, sorry but would you mind educating me on what a stim is?
Awwww!!!! I loved the part of you all stimming together ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Same. You could tell she loved it!!
Mine too!!!
@@eskil3394 It was like she felt like they were joining her in her reality, instead of them trying to bring her into ours. Like they were speaking her language, not just making her speak ours. It was beautiful! 👍
It was the sweetest moment! I loved her reaction, she seemed overjoyed that they were doing her thing. 💙
Hi Fathering Autism family!! I am a therapist who works with kids with ASD and we often choose to join our kiddos in their verbalizations because we work from a relationship-based perspective, and we’ve found it leads to great moments! I’ve even had some kids start a call and response type of engagement with a therapist (if they’re able) with their preferred sounds. You guys are the experts on what works for your family and specifically for Abbie, but I love that you share your willingness to always try new things. This is a such a beautiful moment, thanks for sharing! Love your channel (:
Question: Who doesn't NORMALLY watch the whole vlog?????????????? That's madness......
@@lofi7259 Same here!!!
I thought the same thing! Lol
Some of us love them all but prefer to watch Abbie and her interactions with the family.
I watch the whole vlog...why wouldn’t you..they r all so great
Right????? I watch almost every Fathering Autism vlog twice. I know people do like to skip thru vlogs though.
That was so cute when she pulled her shirt over her head. I love her little smirk 😏
Me too! She's got the same adorable crooked smile as her mom...too cute!
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Isaiah's face when Priscilla says the bracelet locks instantly 😂
That was like the most relatable moment ever! She's busy reading the instructions and they're busy not following them. The look on their faces was too funny!
Ive rewatched several times just smiling at the part where abbie hides her face in her shirt when you are participating in with her stimming and it was the sweetest and most innocent reaction i have seen… brought emotional happy tears to my eyes!!! You are such a beautiful and supportive family! Just such an inspiration
That was so beautiful seeing the connection between you all when you joined her stim. Please don't worry that joining with her stimming will reinforce it. We've joined our son's stims for years, and the more we did it the more he would connect with us and in the long run the less he would stim. He went from hardly talking to being fully verbal and very social.
When you all stimmed together and Abbie smiled...I couldn’t help but smile with her!! She looked like a “typical” teenager getting embarrassed by her family but also loving the attention. What a wonderful moment!
When you stemmed with her it’s like she was not afraid to do it, to me she seemed like she had to keep walking or moving just to not feel like she was in trouble for something she is doing stems can be stopped but you guys made it fun for her and that is a precious moment she will remember.
I genuinely think she enjoyed you guys stimming with her it was the cutest thing I've ever seen I love your channel and I love your family you are all amazing people!
I had a huge smile when you guys started to stim with her. The way she looks at yall, my goodness melts my heart!
The whole family stimming made me smile so much! You can tell all the love surrounding Abby is so genuine ❤️❤️
That is TOO CUTE! she's like " why are YOU guys doing it? "Lol
The biggest BIGGEST smile! I loved this vlog so so much :) it defiantly made me happy! A family that sticks together... stays together! Also.. Asa I totally called the whole “we packed away our pots, pans and Priscilla’s!” Y’all truly make my day!
That was amazing! Especially at the end when you said can I give dad a hug you can hear in her stim shes trying to communicate with you and say yes and when you said i love ya, I could hear abbie trying to say I love you too. You are an incredible family
I’ve been watching for years but that was the most and also the funniest story I’ve ever heard from Crazy Nanny. Love her more than ever!
That. Was. SOOOO worth it. I am in tears from laughter and my heart being warmed. You guys effing rock and you make every day better for so many people. You're all literally my heroes
By far my favorite family on youtube. Such genuine people. Keep doing what you do
You all stimming with Abbie and her reaction made me cry and smile at the same time straight away right till the end. That was one of the most wholesome and beautiful things I've seen in my life.
As per our occupational therapist’s request we have been mimicking our sons stimming behaviours in hopes to promote eye contact and or a positive reaction. Seeing their reactions is the best part! LOVED this vlog!
When y'all were stimming with her I caught myself stimming right along with you! Loved her little embarrassed teenage "let me hide inside my shirt" moment!
This brightened up my dad so much you guys dont even understand! Thank you so much
I dont normally comment but just wanted to say that I love who ever did the captions for this video! Normally when Abbie does her verbal stim, the captions read yelling, grunting, or noises. However, with this video they read verbal stimming. I hope I continue to see that in the upcoming videos!
I can not take it When she smiles and laughs it absolutely melts my heart. It’s the best. Thank you for sharing
Oh my goodness I cried when you repeater her Stim back to her. You could see the joy in Abbie's face having you all connect with her in that moment.
I almost overflowed with happiness when she got embarrassed and smiled and hid from them it was the cutest thing in the world! And I think that when they did I think she liked it a little but because she didnt feel so different she felt the same as her family!! And for you guys to do that and not be embarrassed yourselves just because you love her that much is so amazing not many families would do even half of what you do for her!!
Aww you're so sweet, thank you babe👍
Nanny’s story was priceless. What a sweet person she is and so patient with Abby. The stimming made me laugh out loud. You might be onto something, lol. Hope all comes together for your new house. Sending lots of hugs 🤗
oh my gosh! I loved when she started laughing mid-stim. So sweet!!
You guys stimming with her was SO ADORABLE!!!!!! She is beautiful and her smile is perfection.
this is by far the most precious moment i have seen of this family and it is so beautiful i’m gonna cry
Aw, I wonder if Abbie is starting to realise something is going on, with the moving/packing boxes. The joint stimming seemed to work, her smile is everything 😊
I was thinking the same thing. Abbie knows that she will be a different place than the current one she feels safe and comfortable in. She is not looking forward to the adjustment.
Aww Nanny I was cracking up. Sugarpop got you lol. I think it’s great what you do for Abbie you can tell how LOVED by u she is 👼🏼 💕
Thank you.
Her smile has me tearing up. What a beautiful moment!! You guys are the best!!
I usually watch the entire vlog but when it got to that 12:45 point, I understood why you told us to go there if we weren't going to watch all of it. That was very sweet. Abbie loved it and it seemed clear that it was a way to really connect with her. Her smile of surprise was priceless and then pulling her shirt over her head - too cute.
i usually watch your videos right before bed and it doesn’t matter what kind of day i have abbi’s smile can instantly make my day better. it has got to be the thing that makes me smile the biggest! :)
Aww that smile is just adorable!! I love Abbies smiles!! Just love your family!!
I love your family. In the evening I am always looking to see if you have a new vlog post. You all encourage me just by the way you live your lives, so much compassion and care for others. My heart is happy to see Abbie smile at you all when you interact with her in the manner you did with the stimming.
Awe. Loves the family stoning with Abby and she really seemed to enjoy it too. So so cute. Warms the heart. ❤️
My heart is so happy to see her smile like that!
Abbie is so adorable! I love when she’s smiley and laughing.
This footage of Abbie when you are imitating her is something I’ll go back and watch when I’m down. It truely makes me so happy to see her happy 😍
Abbie is awesome! I love that smile she gets when she's happy. You guys are doing a great job!
I love her face when you guys all made the stem noise with her!!! She looks so happy! I bet she thought you were all crazy! I could not stop smiling! Beautiful girl
I haven't been watching your blogs for long but Abi's reaction to your stimming is the most immediate and pronounced reaction I have ever seen her make to you. It was beautiful.
Wow! What a great reaction to you guys starting to stim! She clearly recognized it and genuinely seemed to enjoy you guys doing it with her! I had wondered about whether that would be worthwhile to do and curious whether it would bother her or not. Obviously she's not getting the same physical sensation whne you guys do it, but the aural qualities are still there, I'm sure she enjoys hearing how your voices change the way hers does when she puts her arm/hand near her mouth. What a lovely way to end the day.
She is so sweet 😭 I look forward to her every single day.. thank you for sharing with us..
The family stimming was so awesome ! And Abbie’s reaction was priceless! Had to watch it again. Just love this family’s vlogs. Positive attitude in every situation.
Your vlogs make my day, especially today with Abbie she’s so precious. A family that stims together stays together! Love you guys! ❤️
That was so cute when she covered her face. That was such a reaction a kid would have if they were embarrassed and now she is doing it because she likes you guys doing it too.
You guys are awesomely real and seem able to make the most of every moment!
Okay my favorite video use to be Abbie at the beach. Playing free and running and laughing and splashing. But, that smile and adorable covering her face moment when you guys were stimming with her was just priceless. What a precious smile she has too! Cant help but smile with her! It's just contagious!❤❤❤❤
Also-
Asa: time for bed
Abbie: nods head no
Asa: ya you didn't sleep last night either
Abbie: smirks 😏
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This so sweet you guys stimming with her! Those hugs especially to her brother are so precious 😊 I couldn't help laugh at crazy nanny saying she chucked her shoes because of the cupcake 😂 love you Abbie girl you rock 😘
Your family and every single post you all share make my whole day brighter. I am so grateful I came across your channel because it has truly helped brighten the dark place I am currently in. So thank you all so much.
“Put your wristband on the morning of the event”
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LOL I could so see me doing the same thing! Too excited to wait!
I love how you allow us to see Abbie's moments of growth. Her smile makes my Heart so happy!!!
This one melted my heart. Loved Abbies reaction to yall stimming with her. I actually got happy tears 😊
Y'all stimming with her is so precious! She seems to both be embarrassed, but feel seen and loved too! I love it :)
That was so cute! I teared up! The look on her face when you stimmed with her was everything! She definitely loved it!
Let's hear it for Nanny 👍 you have the patient of a saint working with Abbie the way you do. ❤
Nanny is awesome. I feel she doesn't work with Abbie, she loves and understands her and is an extension of the family. Miss Brandy is awesome too bit fees like a different dynamic. ( Miss Brandy is just brilliant I'm in no way saying she doesn't love Abs , just the dynamic is different)
oh my heart you all stimming with Abbie then her reaction,, priceless. that child makes me smile and you all are just an awesome family!
That was beyond sweet. I loved Abbie's reaction to you stimming with her. It's awesome that you have her reaction on video. Thanks for sharing
That was really sweet “we’re all in this together stimming “
I’m totally crying happy tears from the stinking together part!! Cutest thing ever!!
When you guys started stimming together and Abbie just started smiling and giving you all the faces I just laughed so hard the whole time, I cant imagine how happy and shocked she was. I imagine she felt really reassured with her communication and connection with you, so happy you guys thought of doing it. Might be something you need to try in the car to help calm her a little maybe? It might reassure her in a way she feels she needs while being in the vehicle.
You all stimming together was the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen! The laughter was contagious!
Abby melted my heart with her reaction. She is starting to get such a personality now. Love you guys!
Crazy Nanny is too cute... Her story made me laugh. 🤣
Y’all stimming together was just gorgeous!!! Every time I see Miss Abbie smile like that, my heart melts!! So stinking CUTE!!
That was so cute!!
When you asked her to watch a movie... I swear @ 10:48 she said “over here” clear as day...
I don't have a family member with Autism or anything, but I'm learning to be a Special Ed teacher, and we had a course on Autism where we learned about joining stimming. It was so cool to see you guys putting it into practice and to see Abbie's reaction! It really seemed like there was a shared space there between all of you and a really natural form of communication!
So awesome to see, and Abbie's smile is priceless!
My new favorite vlog!!
Oh my gosh that was so cute when y’all were doing the stimming. That smile .....so in love with this sweet girl 🥰
I have always wanted to suggest this but just didnt feel comfortable for some reason. We always stimmed with my nephew and it comforted him and definitely DEFINITELY lightened the severity of his stims! We are always expecting our autistic children to adapt to our language weather its signing, speaking, etc. For our Jacob stimming with him brings him a lot of comfort. There is no expectation of him adapting or attempting to communicate with us. Our ABA therapist told us it is the equivalent of living your entire life surrounded by people who spoke a completely different language than you. Some parents have a fear that stimming with their child will cause them to stim more. For us, that was the farthest thing from the truth. YOu arent reinforcing a behavior. Stims arent behaviors. YOu tell us that all the time.
That look on her face was like. FINALLY!
I don't have a family member with Autism or anything, but I'm learning to be a Special Ed teacher, and we had a course on Autism where we learned about that exact thing! It was so cool to see the Maass' putting it into practice and to see Abbie's reaction! It really seemed like there was a shared space there between all of them and a really natural form of communication!
So awesome to see, and Abbie's smile is priceless!
That's exactly what I thought! I told a few other commenters that it seemed like, for once, they were speaking her language, instead of making her speak ours. As if they had joined her, in her reality... I'm so glad you shared your story and I totally understand why you didn't suggest it before, you never know how something like that might sound. Someone might have thought you were making light of their stimming or even making fun of it, but that's not the case at all!
I wonder if there are any other videos of folks doing it? Abbie was so adorable!!!
@@IAmSuzyQ Yes exactly right. And it does feel strange at first to stim with them because it feels to US like we are mocking them. But when you see how they respond, especially when you just sit and rock with them quietly or whatever stims they have...its really cool. I dont know if we would have ever really stimmed with Jacob if we hadnt watched his twin brother stim with him basically his whole life. I wish youtube had been a "thing" when the twins were little. It would have been amazing to share that with the world. No other bond like a twin bond!
They have a video from years ago where they join her in her stimming! It was a whole video special about that.
Yessssssss! 💟💟💟💟💟 This comment is everything.
Yeah I think she was a bit shy at first but her face and mine blossomed. It reminds me of my nieces playing in my wheelchair and pushing me. They love it. It's completely normal to them. Thank you for sharing this magical family moment. Literally goosebumps. ☺
Her face at 14:11. 😂 Like “would y’all please stop this is my thing”
The bracelet incident was so funny! Then Nanny discussing Abbie's shoes going missing had me laughing. To top it off, the stimming together was so awesome: result was that beautiful smile of Abbie's! Loved it! ☺💕
Abbie is such an adorable child and she really did understand your stimming together as a family. Her smile is infectious.
That was the absolute cutest when y'all were stimming together! That look she had on her face was just so sweet, it made my day!!! Love ur family!
Y’all are so cute. Y’all stimming with her was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
This ranks right up there with some of my favorite FA videos! Thank you 👍😘
She is like Jesus guys what are you doing. Y'all are so loud and obnoxious lol
Raquel Randolph not cool saying God’s name like that, but either family stimming was so adorable. Loved her reaction. ❤️😃
The story that nanny told with the shoes was so funny. When everyone did the yelling stim with Abbie was priceless. I love her reaction. She looked at everyone like what are you doing? Then later she looked like she was having fun with it. You never know maybe you reinforced the behavior or maybe she will be like maybe I shouldn't do that.
Seeing Abbies reaction to you all stimming with her MADE MY DAY. I am in summer classes in college and I've done homework all day. This has made it all worth it!
I haven't been feeling well. And when you guys were stimming with her that was so cute. Made my day.
I was thinking the whole time "don't put those bracelets on yet!! The bam there it is!!! Haha glad yall figured it out!
Why wouldn't we watch the whole vlog? I am hooked on your video's, love the fam and more educated about autism. Thank you! Thank you!
Love it!😂 she kept stopping and smiling. Too cute. I love the stimming together. You guys always make my day:)
You guys are awesome!! Abbie is just the cutest !! She makes me smile!!
That was the most adorable reaction ever!! 😀😆 You guys.. I watched it over and over again, and could not help but laugh out loud while “Awwwwww”ing 🥰 every. single. time. My favorite vlog yet!!! Btw.. Just a few things to share about me.. I have no personal experience with Autism... I discovered your channel about a month or so ago.. I have watched your vlogs everyday since.. I’ve also gone back to your beginnings and have began watching all of your vlogs and other videos in order.. I have fallen in love with, not only Abbie, but each of you as well.. I also think Priscilla is just the sweetest person ever.. and I live here in Jacksonville, FL. Thank you for sharing your precious family with us! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Great intro, Asa!
Also, I love how helpful Asa is! You guys are all helpful. :-)
"...you won't be able to remove it *turns and looks at Isaiah's wrist*, as it locks instantly." I'm weak!
When you guys started stimming back, that was such a sweet loving moment. I almost feel like she felt the connection and acceptance. Maybe you can do that on the flight, too! ❤️