Asa, you’re a great person. People can have a successful life without having been to or graduated from college. You have a great family, have a house, a loving and caring son and a daughter who is able to communicate what she wants and needs (even if it’s asking for cookies for the hundredth time) who knows how to rock out to music and can make crazy morning hair styles look cool, you have a beautiful wife who’s an amazing cook and loving and caring wife/mother.
I think its important to know they work as a team. Its not just asa….or priscilla. They both put in 100%, plus to have gotten where they are. At least thats my guess based on watching vids for 2-3 yrs
Asa and Cilla you do whats right there is no book for best parenting i am a mom with an autistic child do rhe best that you can Abbie is loved i see she is happy ,healtthy ppl will judge ether way i want to thank you for sharing your life you are amazing parents ❤❤❤🇨🇦
Asa, regarding your "MISSION" to not be a "jerk" sometimes, or to react to comments. Truly, just let it roll off your back. YES, we ALL love Abigail, and we love you and Cilla and Isaiah as well, and we all have thoughts or opinions. Some share them well, and others not so well. Just like you said, you are not perfect, neither are we. I made a comment once, and sorta kinda felt a little hurt with the response, BUT, I didn't stop watching, or fire back a "That hurt my feelings", cause honestly, it boils down to this.. We, and I say that We being all the 111K plus of us, peek into your lives, but the thing is, it is YOUR lives! You just share them with us. If you let every comment get to you, you will end up hating You Tube and all it has done for you and your family. Opinions are like...well you know...some are just more of that than others! Just like any advice, you take the good, toss out and ignore the bad, or what doesn't work for you, and keep on keepin' on! You guys are AMAZING parents...don't be so hard on yourself!
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Up, Tammy! I planned to comment almost the exact same thing, but you probably put it in words better than I could. I'm really feeling the love for "our" Maass's this morning.
You definitely don't need to be 'fixed' . I am totally amazed how close your family is and how you work together. It really is inspiring. Every day given is a day to be a better person - how great is that! Thank you .
I understand Asa. We have a son with behavioral issues. My extended family would see at us events and feel the need to chastise our parenting style, tell us what would work better, and tell us that their own children would NEVER even think to do what ours did. They saw a few hours out our lives and they knew better. Argh!! It took me a long time to be able to ignore it because I wanted them to understand why our son did what he did and why we responded how we did. Never happened. It took years for me accept that it wouldn't. Keep up the good work you guys! I really enjoy and appreciate all you do! 😀☺️
I started watching your videos a while back when you were under 7,000 subscribers. I never saw you as anything but a loving husband and Dad. You care deeply about your family, and that is a very fine quality that you need to be recognized for. You are loved by your family and people like me that enjoy your channel. Continue doing what you do because you are doing a great service to so many people.
Here's my opinion on you guys. I think you are amazing people with such a blessed life with two beautiful children who are both unique in their own ways. You parent the way you parent and make things work the way it needs to work. You have hearts of gold and I aspire to be as great of a person as you both.
I, too, felt the need to prove myself since not obtaining a college education. I didn’t go to college because I had no passion in anything particular so didn’t want to spend the money. Because I didn’t have a degree, I felt the need to prove myself daily. I think it helped because I’ve been the breadwinner in our family even tho my husband holds a masters. Always enjoy your videos, Asa, and never felt you were rude. I like that you stand up for yourself and explain nicely why you and Priscilla do what you do and why. You certainly know what is best for your family. 💜💜💜💜💜
"...PUT SPECIAL NEEDS INTO PLAY MORE THAN THEY NEED TO." - bingo! I believe you hit it right on the head! Great future topic! You are a wonderful, caring, involved family and I appreciate each of you individually and together as a family! Thank you!
Okay, now that I've watched the podcast I just want to say you two are super parents! You do so much and it's so admirable! Please know most of us can see you are amazing and doing the absolute best for your family! ❤
Hello Asa & Priscilla, I just subscribed to your channel. I do not know anyone with autism, but my younger brother was born being what they called back then slow. He had ADD before that was what they labeled it. I'm 62 and Jack is 58. I have always looked out for him because people would take advantage of him. He lives a very independent life now I'm so proud of him. I've been sensitive to parents of special needs children. I think you two ROCK. Please keep doing what you're doing. You are truly blessed and touch alot of lives just being who you are and sharing your beautiful family with the world. I don't know if you have seen the family at seetheseitz on you tube but they close out there vlog by saying a very profound thing. "To the world you maybe only one person, but to one person you maybe their world. Go out and be someone's world." This is how I see your family. You are the change you want to see in the world. I feel blessed to have found your channel. Sincerely, Cindy Boytor, Kingman, AZ.
So I'm going to say what I think. First of all, love that you guys loaded the podcast on here. But the main thing I want to touch on is opinions. It's one of those things you have to take with a grain of salt. And as someone who can also get annoyed at times by people's opinions or comments, I had to work on it. I will give you an example from my life. I have always drawn and done art. Ever since I could pick something up and doodle, I didn't stop. There was a long time I just doodled and kept it to myself. And I was the kid who was actually really smart in school. But in my younger years I was constantly being tested for problems and getting notes home. 'Krystal is a well behaved student but tends to be in her own world, doodling or daydreaming.' So back to the point, I didn't draw for anyone but myself. I knew what I liked to draw and figured things out for myself. And as I got older and even today, people would have an opinion. They'd try to 'suggest' what they thought would be better for my drawing. And I felt frustrated and angry. I wanted to yell sometimes, make them work on something they were passionate about and just dump truck all over it. I got into a few times where I did try to do what other people suggested. But I would be unhappy and then turn around to find someone else with an opinion. Then it got to the point where I honestly found myself struggling to draw or be happy doing what was my escape from chaos in my life. But I realized I knew what made me happy, what worked and how drawing the way I knew best was being true to myself. So when I got passed it I remember the first time someone tried to suggest to me. I said 'that's a great idea. But I've worked really hard on this. So why don't you draw exactly this picture with the changes you like. Because I know what works for me and I'm happy with it how it is.' Now that may have been a little rude. But it's so true. If you try to do what every person suggests you lose yourself. You know what things work for Abbie and what doesn't. And sure, an opinion or suggestion might help when you aren't sure or lost for words. But don't think you have to explain yourself, do what they want, get mad or even defend yourself. It's your drawing of life. Maybe all the lines aren't perfect. Or maybe some color went outside of where it should have. But that's what life is, it's not perfect. But maybe I'm just rambling on and none of this makes any sense. If so I wasted who knows how much time typing this. But paint life how you feel it, don't do what everyone else says.
I think your dialog as a couple is a good example of communication being key to relationship success. I really admire your family dynamic and your family is one of the positive influences to have a child ourselves.
So glad you put this podcast on YT. I love your family and each of your wonderful personalities... I would take the comments with a grain of salt. People are always going to have opinions good and bad and you may or may not always agree with them... but when it comes right down to it, you have a beautiful wife who is so awesome and funny. Isaiah is such a good kid and on the honor roll & beautiful Abby is a happy, fun teenager. You are doing something right, lol.... they are ALL awesome. So are YOU Asa... you are such an awesome dad and are always there to help your family... and you are so, so funny! You are an amazing family unit & what you deal with on a day to day basis and still keep a smile on your faces is to be applauded! 👏🏻 Love to you all! ❤️
The fact you are even concerned makes you even more amazing people , as I always say keep being you , you guys have helped way more people than NOT. Keep on keepin on!
Enjoyed this you guys. I think it's hard to gauge or hear how a person is commenting in written form. That's why we don't email our bosses right, lol. I would say to always be open to wisdom, stick it in the vault and maybe use it in the future. We all can learn from each other, even snips here and there. None of us are always the best or right every time, we all have room to grow and learn until our last breath. Don't worry about negatives, they don't know your life. It's awesome to hear you say the things your working on! Something a teacher said to me, "what's the person's intent"... generally it's not to hurt and if it is that's not someone you want to converse with. So be it. Your doing great and your kids are a testimony to that! Amen!
Okay I really like that you guys recorded this! Sometimes I just wanna play it through anchor, I can do other stuff on my phone or fold laundry. Sometimes I wanna watch you guys talk too! Love it guys
Found you guys by searching about autism as I'm just beginning this journey with my 19 month old, and immediately your attitude and your wife's sense of humor in such a hard subject to accept ( for me anyways ) was amazing ! Seeing some light is something that at the time I was feeling so down about seriously helped me ! Love your videos, it definatly has helped me through this first phase !
Totally off topic but I've never noticed Cillas ring before! Wowza that's a beautiful rock!! Also, thank you Priscilla for talking about Volunteering. You got me to be brave and volunteer at my girls school while our little guys is at preschool. So far I've only volunteered in the workroom, doing things "behind the scenes" for the teachers, like preparing projects, etc. But I'm so excited for this first step and I wanted to thank you for the encouragement to get involved.
Thank you for posting the podcast here! I knew nothing about autism until I came across your channel. You all have taught me so much. Thank You. And thank you for being real. Being this raw and open about yourself takes courage. As for me, I struggle with exacerbating situations that I should just politely and calmly respond too but instead I let my big mouth and inferiority complex lead the way. The struggle is real. Prayers for you all from Charity H. Wisecup lurker #1 on younow.
Asa, as someone who struggles with communication and getting people to understand me I totally get how you feel about wanting people to see it from your point of view. Not to change them but just to be understood.
You are a wonderful family. You are a great model of a healthy family. Calm communication used to share information among yourselves. So much love and humor and industry and encouragement for each other. Asa I truly get how mad some comments can make you. You will get better at dealing with it over time. I was practically bedridden for 3 days after someone dissed me in an online game for the first time. lol and love you guys!
It’s hard not to get defensive when we feel like we’re being judged. I’ve always personally felt that you’ve been relatively diplomatic in your responses. And it’s clear that you are just looking out for Priscilla with the booster club issue, sometimes those activities can be SO frustrating when no one else seems to care. Great podcast guys! Twas fun 😊👍
My cousin and his family have around 6 million subscribers. We have talked about the criticism they get. He said you just can't feed the wolves because they never go away. Also just remember you are dealing with every demographic on the planet, every age, every culture, and every economic level so you are aways going to have too many opinions coming at you. You guys are doing great. Just keep it up.❤
Omg, if I could just pick up the phone and talk with you because sometimes I feel like if/when I comment I would go on and on. Anyway, Asa and Pricilla, I love, love your family. It’s your life, your journey. Everyone will always have an opinion, good or bad. I don’t have a child with Autism but I look forward to your educational parts of them. At the end of the day, it’s your journey, I myself enjoy your videos. I hope some of this made sense! Much love! ❤️
I did make a comment and I did see the abruptness of Asa. I was taken back this is my first comment since. Pricilla is right about giving another chance. Asa don’t over think what people say you have raised these children so far with you and Pricilla doing it your way.
I'm only 5 minutes in and I just wanted to say that I don't like podcasts because I don't see anything. I don't like to just listen to people talk, I like to see them. So I like this so much more because I can see you guys! 😊
I didn’t do great in college either Asa. I had to work full time to pay my bills and had 16 credits a semester at my university so I was just looking to pass with a C. You’re not the only one don’t be discouraged, college doesn’t define you. You had a great car business and now this channel is a huge success. Love you guys.
I can totally relate, to getting defensive and needing to prove myself. I am the opposite and very analytic of myself though. I'm better now, partly because I've come to terms with my disability (that went undiagnosed for most of my life), so I can prove now that my limitations are legitimate I don't need to shove documentation at people, but I know what's true for me and nothing that anyone says can or will change my reality. I think because you are so open and willing to educate, you get a lot of genuine curiosity and sometimes it doesn't come across in the nicest way, or it gets too personal. That doesn't mean you're being attacked or judged, but just that someone wants to know something.
Im proud of you both keep shining and happy...who cares what anyone says were proud of everyone of you and the kids you help so many people even me and with my daughter and your techniques. We love ya all
Don’t worry be happy😁 You are good parents.💙 Your child’s safety is priority as a parent or it should be. It is for me as a parent of two kids with special needs also.💕
👏👏👏👍👍👍👍 you are doing a great job. Everybody needs to prove themself . I also have to work on myself as well. Both of you have help me on improving as a parent that has a autistic child especially with a girl with autism. My daughter is just 3 years younger than Abbie so you guys are a big help to me.
It's always a good thing when we work on ourselves Asa. Life is a constant growing experience. The most important thing is liking yourself. As long as you like yourself then the negative things will not bother you as much, or at least they didn't me when I learned to like who I was other people's opinions stopped mattering to me so much. Everyone wants to be liked, that is a human emotion but if we have to change something about ourselves that we don't really feel we need to change in order to be liked then you will be miserable. In other words because that sounds a little confusing, be who and what makes you happy and you will discover that people will like you a whole lot more because you like yourself.
Enjoyed watching y'all's faces for 30 mins lol!! Y'all have a great bond together & it makes us work on our bond together!!! I completely understand where Asa is coming from! Y'all are right having a special needs teen you/we have learned what worked for us & makes our family flow others don't always think its right but it's what works & makes us all happy. We can tell Abbie & Isaiah are both happy that's what counts that's all parents end goal!
How many years have you two been married? I am new to the channel and love that you guys are sharing your life. Abby is such a doll and it's great to see her learn how to communicate her needs and wants. I have learning disabilities and find it hard to communicate at times especially with doctors. Take care you guys big hugs- Dorothy
Thanks for putting it on TH-cam. I know I personally view comments as a discussion. I think it shows people care. I see it as just chatting with you. I’m not sure it’s intended to be a personal dig re. the seat belt and other things. You landed an awesome wife and a top family, and stellar youtube channel- it’s something to be proud of
I think one of the biggest problems of TH-cam, is that people forget; we are merely your audience. It’s no different than tv, but for some reason, people feel like they have the right to criticise and dictate the way vlogs are edited and what content is there. However, if a vlogger asks its audience a question, that’s when I feel it is ok to be honest with your answers. One thing that absolutely boggles my mind is, we came to your channel, we liked what we watched; but then some people get over comfortable as your audience and suddenly they are critics and armchair psychologists/therapists. I find that rude, being disabled and from a military background, I am fortunate to be able to take a step back and look at how what I write will/ could potentially be taken and if I see it could maybe come across wrong; I delete it and refrain from commenting. As you both say, no one knows how you came to your decisions and techniques of life. My son also has special needs and silly things like never holding too much weight to schedules and plans to go out etc, could look to the outside world like we pander to our disabilities; but we don’t, what we are doing, is living our lives the way it works for us. We are a very positive family and we prefer to live, in the least stressful way for us. I love you guys and I think this podcast was perfect.
I appreciate that Priscilla is putting her all into making the booster club work with little help. I run the children's clothes closet at my church. People are always happy to come in and get free things for their children (we are open to the public not just the church members) but it is very rare that anyone is willing to help sort through donations and keep it running smoothly. It is wonderful to see the needs of the children being met, but trying to get the parents to volunteer is like pulling teeth.
So glad that this was uploaded here, ‘cause I was born and raised on TH-cam. It’s my main and preferred media application, one which I VERY RARELY deviate from. I pay for YTPremium so I will minimize this video in the background if I please, same as I would any other video, including the regular vlogs.
I love that this is on YT now! I love I can have it on while I'm doing other stuff on my phone 🔊 You guys are so cute - you sound like me and my husband. Anything I sign up for he is automatically involved too, even if I tell him he is not required to be. 💏
Literally crying laughing over Tank Top and Friends. “Why hasn’t he flip flopped his flops on over here Priscilla”. 😂😂😂😂😂. “Not every one wants to be our friend Silla”. I can’t stop. The podcasts are the BEST! So so real and funny. “I have long-distance friends and I don’t get to hang out with them it’s fabulous”. Crying! So me!
This was absolutely fabulous. I was so involved with watching and listening to you both that it took Jeff 3 times to get my attention. (He said it was 3..lol) I love love this with you two. You're the best couple and so kind even when you're mad...I'm hooked already...thank you so much!
I’m totally with you. I’m the same way with firing back at things I shouldn’t have so quickly. Also I’ve been catching up on a lot of videos lately and I was wondering what IEP meetings are? Loving the pod casts on TH-cam. I stream it on my smart tv while I clean.
A lot of adults I know don't even wear their seatbelts! Remember when we used to sleep up in the back windows of our parent's cars while they drove home?!!
At11:42, the point is u guys are her parents, been doing it awhile, and you know whats best for ur kids, regardless of how well intended ppl are. And asa, there is no such thing as perfection for anyone-maybe remind urself every so often(put a sticky on yr mirror-works for me)😁😎
I really enjoy watching and listening to your TH-cam channel. I have an 8yr old with Autism. He has severe speech delay. He can talk but it’s mostly scripted talk. He can read and spell words with magnet letters but doesn’t use his knowledge for functional speech. I’m having a hard time deciding whether a public school is the best place for him. I’m scared to take him out and putting him an ESE Center will be worst. I know you went thru a similar situation. Can you please talk about that in your next podcast. 🙂
I love ❤️ the ability to listen or watch. Everyone just needs to give everyone a second chance. Asa don’t feel like you have to defend your family. Your family does things the way you prefer. Always remind yourself that you are perfect in Gods eyes.
I only listened. I enjoy the “podcastiness” of podcasts and was painting a wall at home while my phone was in my pocket. Still enjoyed the whole thing without having to see the expressions. I *felt* it all! Asa..... jeez, IRL, we would be friends. I just know it! I have a special appreciation for people who are both inwardly thoughtful and outwardly acerbic. Don’t worry about softening too many edges, ok? And when you feel like you have something to prove, remember that you’ve built your own cheerleading #MaassSquad! You don’t have to BeAll/KnowAll. That’s what you’ve got a community for! You’re enough. 🤜🤛💥
Excellent discussion. I think people are quick to comment without really thinking through, watching more videos or reading comments. You put your lives out there which is a very scary thing to do.
I miss the vlog footage. I love seeing your daily activities and seeing the kids too. Please know I mean this in only the best and nicest way because I enjoy the vlogs so much 😊
@@fatheringautism d'oh! I am so sorry, my phone took that notification away and I only saw this one. I'm sorry lol I see it now! Thank you! I'll happily watch both!
The reason you feel like you have to prove yourself to your in laws is they gave you the most precious gift. You need to make sure they know you are taking care of it. In regards to comments, i try not to tell people they can live differently. At the end of the day the way you live your life has no impact on me other than feeling connected to your family. So i don't leave comments that question your choices. Lastly to Priscilla, volunteering keeps us connected to our kids in a time of their lives that they are trying to diconnect. You volunteer the heck out of the next 2 years, just do it because you want to and know that not everyone else will or even appreciate your effort. ❤❤❤ your channel
Renea Volmari ...Yeah, but the reality is that P doesn’t take care of herself. She’s using volunteering as a way to avoid working on her self. They need to get in serious cardio shape or Isaiah & Abbie will be on their own & devastated one day. 💗
@@bluebird4805 thank you for your comment. I wasn't going to respond however i feel that being quiet maybe seen as agreement. I watch Fathering Autism as i enjoy the content. I believe that Asa was worried about the stress and time Priscilla may occur through her volunteer role. At no stage did he mention her weight or cardio. Your comment even if from a good place does nothing but fat shame and make assumptions about their life expectancy. Their channel is about parenting and autism awareness. Maybe comments should be restricted to those two topics.
Guys, I think people who comment seem to also forget use are REAL people with real feelings living your lives. You entertain and spread awareness to us all, use don’t need to but use do so we should be lucky to get to be part of watching your lives. If someone has something negative to say, maybe just dislike the video or unsubscribe - I honestly can’t say it’s ever occurred to me or thought anything use do is unsafe or your parenting hasn’t been on top form. No parent or person is perfect all the time - we just try our best
This vlogs has such a intense/ passion topic that I felt the time fly and it wasn’t rambling or slow talk “elevator talk” like other podcast I enjoy it...
One of my first jobs (when I was a teen) was working in a dutch flower factory. Just during summer breaks. It was repetitive work but the people were nice. I had to throw the bad ones in a bin and let the good ones slide through on the assembly line. Just what you do with some comments. Pass them through or throw in a bin unless it gets way too personal.
*Just a suggestion* Screenshot "those" questions and respond to them in a vlog... After you have the chance to process them for a little bit..? Not so much for them, but for yourself to feel like you can move on, learn, and move forward without having it bother you. You guys are great, and ain't nobody perfect 😊
Priscilla you are to nice. Parents like you are few and far between. I used to help on the PTA and it was always the same parents helping with discos, Christmas fayre etc and it does make u mad. Go isiah u can do it. Isiah you can do it, yes you can You will be the top top man 🏆🥇⭐ Go Abbie Go Abbie Go 🥇⭐🏆
Kathy Dutcher it's just audio! There's an app called Achor they post it on, it's just like this video but it's just the audio. Pretty convenient! Check them out on the app!
usually a podcast is without the video element. So you can listen the same way you listen to music. When I listen to podcasts I you the iPhone app Podcast. I don’t think i explained it very well, so perhaps you should just google it haha
Janette Fleming Ashley Peterson hi thank you for telling me what podcast means.I’m not to sure that I really understand because I’m a handicapped person and I don’t think that I’m going to download the app at all.I think that I’m just going to be sticking with TH-cam.Thank you anyway.
You guys rock!!! You do you and let everyone else do them. We are all entitled to our opinions and etc but it's just that an opinion.... Ultimately you and Cillas opinions are all that matter when it comes to your family. Do your best and forget the rest 😊
It took me a long time to understand that people will always give their opinion on things regardless of their level of expertise. It isn't about the comment it is about how you react. You are in an unique position though. You put your family, the most important thing, the thing you cherish most, the thing you will defend without hesitation. Having the reaction you do makes sense. This isn't just a difference of opinion THIS IS YOUR FAMILY THIS YOUR LIFE! That changes everything. It is a double edged sword that you want to share and raise awareness about Autism yet by doing so it makes you vulnerable to how people will react to what happens in your videos. You have every right to feel like people do not have the right to critique YOUR LIFE! I think people need to realize they are not watching some television show, they are watching snippets of your LIFE! I can say that I have thought of commenting suggestions on certain videos (btw I am a special education teacher who is working on her doctorate in special education) but I stop myself because I know from your vlogs that you guys make choices with great thought and insight. I have also read the comments and some are just plain RUDE! I have seen the snarky responses and actually I enjoy when you respond like that. Don't worry about it. I am so pleased you share and give us insight into a family living with Autism. This kind of content is something I cannot learn in a book. It has helped me with IEPS. I have always put what a family wants and says priority. BUT after watching your vlogs I now have more knowledge of what a family goes through. That is amazing! See I have never commented now I made this HUGE comment. Lol Sorry for the long comment but I just wanted you to know there are viewers out here that understand your frustrations appreciate what you are doing and are actually learning from it! Thank you!!
These podcasts are the only thing getting me through these hardcore library study sessions right now. I always worried about what I would do in college because I was worried about the money, but seeing the hard work that goes into every aspect of Abbie's life; both by Ya'll and everyone in her life made me decide to go in psychology with an emotional disabilities (special ed) minor. I know Im probably not your typical fanbase (a college kid), but your channel has given my hope for my future when no one else could. Thank you guys so much. PS: when is the next T-shirt restock? I wanna rock your merch!
we love u asa don't improve to much your flippant off the cuff statements are to the point and perfect u r funny warm and to the point nothing wrong that unless u r unhappy xx
Maybe you can snoop around other schools and how they run concessions. When our son played, every parent was put on the volunteer sheet and the main leader made a schedule and everyone served and it ended up being like once or twice! No, was not an acceptable response. I lovvvved concessions, and I get Cills feeling of only having two years left. ❤❤
Ok, so here’s my take on this whole people being critical when they see Abigail doing something not up to “their” parenting standards. I feel like that is putting limitations on Abigail’s learning abilities....I mean, think about it....how do we, as parents, teach our own children that do not have autism about things they’re aren’t aloud to do? We allow them to make mistakes so we can correct them....that being said, it might take some children 1 time being corrected for it to learn....other children may take 25 times being corrected before they learn not to do it...with that being said, it would be different if Asa and Cilla weren’t making her put the seat belt back how it’s supposed to go, then maybe they could flap their jaws about it...just saying....oh and sorry for the long text, I normally don’t do this 🤷🏼♀️
I agree with Priscilla...Just cause you share your life doesn't give people a right to try to change your life.
Asa, you’re a great person. People can have a successful life without having been to or graduated from college. You have a great family, have a house, a loving and caring son and a daughter who is able to communicate what she wants and needs (even if it’s asking for cookies for the hundredth time) who knows how to rock out to music and can make crazy morning hair styles look cool, you have a beautiful wife who’s an amazing cook and loving and caring wife/mother.
I think its important to know they work as a team. Its not just asa….or priscilla. They both put in 100%, plus to have gotten where they are. At least thats my guess based on watching vids for 2-3 yrs
Asa and Cilla you do whats right there is no book for best parenting i am a mom with an autistic child do rhe best that you can Abbie is loved i see she is happy ,healtthy ppl will judge ether way i want to thank you for sharing your life you are amazing parents ❤❤❤🇨🇦
Asa, regarding your "MISSION" to not be a "jerk" sometimes, or to react to comments. Truly, just let it roll off your back. YES, we ALL love Abigail, and we love you and Cilla and Isaiah as well, and we all have thoughts or opinions. Some share them well, and others not so well. Just like you said, you are not perfect, neither are we. I made a comment once, and sorta kinda felt a little hurt with the response, BUT, I didn't stop watching, or fire back a "That hurt my feelings", cause honestly, it boils down to this.. We, and I say that We being all the 111K plus of us, peek into your lives, but the thing is, it is YOUR lives! You just share them with us. If you let every comment get to you, you will end up hating You Tube and all it has done for you and your family. Opinions are like...well you know...some are just more of that than others! Just like any advice, you take the good, toss out and ignore the bad, or what doesn't work for you, and keep on keepin' on! You guys are AMAZING parents...don't be so hard on yourself!
I couldn't have said it better. 💜 The Maass family is loved!💜💜💜
Well said!
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Up, Tammy! I planned to comment almost the exact same thing, but you probably put it in words better than I could. I'm really feeling the love for "our" Maass's this morning.
What about Mav we love Mav too can't forget him
I am part of the WE.
WEll said Tammy.
You definitely don't need to be 'fixed' . I am totally amazed how close your family is and how you work together. It really is inspiring. Every day given is a day to be a better person - how great is that! Thank you .
Maverick sticking his head around the corner for a look! (approx at the 20:00 minute mark) 😂🐾
Yes, and he had the cone of shame on again. Is his skin condition acting up?
I thought I was the only one who noticed LOL
I understand Asa. We have a son with behavioral issues. My extended family would see at us events and feel the need to chastise our parenting style, tell us what would work better, and tell us that their own children would NEVER even think to do what ours did. They saw a few hours out our lives and they knew better. Argh!! It took me a long time to be able to ignore it because I wanted them to understand why our son did what he did and why we responded how we did. Never happened. It took years for me accept that it wouldn't.
Keep up the good work you guys! I really enjoy and appreciate all you do! 😀☺️
I started watching your videos a while back when you were under 7,000 subscribers. I never saw you as anything but a loving husband and Dad. You care deeply about your family, and that is a very fine quality that you need to be recognized for. You are loved by your family and people like me that enjoy your channel. Continue doing what you do because you are doing a great service to so many people.
Here's my opinion on you guys. I think you are amazing people with such a blessed life with two beautiful children who are both unique in their own ways. You parent the way you parent and make things work the way it needs to work. You have hearts of gold and I aspire to be as great of a person as you both.
I, too, felt the need to prove myself since not obtaining a college education. I didn’t go to college because I had no passion in anything particular so didn’t want to spend the money. Because I didn’t have a degree, I felt the need to prove myself daily. I think it helped because I’ve been the breadwinner in our family even tho my husband holds a masters.
Always enjoy your videos, Asa, and never felt you were rude. I like that you stand up for yourself and explain nicely why you and Priscilla do what you do and why. You certainly know what is best for your family. 💜💜💜💜💜
"...PUT SPECIAL NEEDS INTO PLAY MORE THAN THEY NEED TO." - bingo! I believe you hit it right on the head! Great future topic! You are a wonderful, caring, involved family and I appreciate each of you individually and together as a family! Thank you!
Love love Pricilla’s reaction to Asa saying he comes across as a Jerk!🤣❤️
Okay, now that I've watched the podcast I just want to say you two are super parents! You do so much and it's so admirable! Please know most of us can see you are amazing and doing the absolute best for your family! ❤
Hello Asa & Priscilla, I just subscribed to your channel. I do not know anyone with autism, but my younger brother was born being what they called back then slow. He had ADD before that was what they labeled it. I'm 62 and Jack is 58. I have always looked out for him because people would take advantage of him. He lives a very independent life now I'm so proud of him. I've been sensitive to parents of special needs children. I think you two ROCK. Please keep doing what you're doing. You are truly blessed and touch alot of lives just being who you are and sharing your beautiful family with the world. I don't know if you have seen the family at seetheseitz on you tube but they close out there vlog by saying a very profound thing. "To the world you maybe only one person, but to one person you maybe their world. Go out and be someone's world." This is how I see your family. You are the change you want to see in the world. I feel blessed to have found your channel. Sincerely, Cindy Boytor, Kingman, AZ.
So I'm going to say what I think. First of all, love that you guys loaded the podcast on here. But the main thing I want to touch on is opinions. It's one of those things you have to take with a grain of salt. And as someone who can also get annoyed at times by people's opinions or comments, I had to work on it. I will give you an example from my life. I have always drawn and done art. Ever since I could pick something up and doodle, I didn't stop. There was a long time I just doodled and kept it to myself. And I was the kid who was actually really smart in school. But in my younger years I was constantly being tested for problems and getting notes home. 'Krystal is a well behaved student but tends to be in her own world, doodling or daydreaming.' So back to the point, I didn't draw for anyone but myself. I knew what I liked to draw and figured things out for myself. And as I got older and even today, people would have an opinion. They'd try to 'suggest' what they thought would be better for my drawing. And I felt frustrated and angry. I wanted to yell sometimes, make them work on something they were passionate about and just dump truck all over it. I got into a few times where I did try to do what other people suggested. But I would be unhappy and then turn around to find someone else with an opinion. Then it got to the point where I honestly found myself struggling to draw or be happy doing what was my escape from chaos in my life. But I realized I knew what made me happy, what worked and how drawing the way I knew best was being true to myself. So when I got passed it I remember the first time someone tried to suggest to me. I said 'that's a great idea. But I've worked really hard on this. So why don't you draw exactly this picture with the changes you like. Because I know what works for me and I'm happy with it how it is.' Now that may have been a little rude. But it's so true. If you try to do what every person suggests you lose yourself. You know what things work for Abbie and what doesn't. And sure, an opinion or suggestion might help when you aren't sure or lost for words. But don't think you have to explain yourself, do what they want, get mad or even defend yourself. It's your drawing of life. Maybe all the lines aren't perfect. Or maybe some color went outside of where it should have. But that's what life is, it's not perfect. But maybe I'm just rambling on and none of this makes any sense. If so I wasted who knows how much time typing this. But paint life how you feel it, don't do what everyone else says.
Yay, first ❤ from you guys ever for me.
Well deserved. "It's your drawing of life." 🔥
@@fatheringautism thanks guys. I didn't know if anything was making sense. But keep being who you are.
I think your dialog as a couple is a good example of communication being key to relationship success. I really admire your family dynamic and your family is one of the positive influences to have a child ourselves.
Yay! Podcast on TH-cam! I’ve already listened to it LOL
So glad you put this podcast on YT. I love your family and each of your wonderful personalities... I would take the comments with a grain of salt. People are always going to have opinions good and bad and you may or may not always agree with them... but when it comes right down to it, you have a beautiful wife who is so awesome and funny. Isaiah is such a good kid and on the honor roll & beautiful Abby is a happy, fun teenager. You are doing something right, lol.... they are ALL awesome. So are YOU Asa... you are such an awesome dad and are always there to help your family... and you are so, so funny! You are an amazing family unit & what you deal with on a day to day basis and still keep a smile on your faces is to be applauded! 👏🏻 Love to you all! ❤️
The fact you are even concerned makes you even more amazing people , as I always say keep being you , you guys have helped way more people than NOT. Keep on keepin on!
Enjoyed this you guys. I think it's hard to gauge or hear how a person is commenting in written form. That's why we don't email our bosses right, lol. I would say to always be open to wisdom, stick it in the vault and maybe use it in the future. We all can learn from each other, even snips here and there. None of us are always the best or right every time, we all have room to grow and learn until our last breath. Don't worry about negatives, they don't know your life. It's awesome to hear you say the things your working on! Something a teacher said to me, "what's the person's intent"... generally it's not to hurt and if it is that's not someone you want to converse with. So be it. Your doing great and your kids are a testimony to that! Amen!
Okay I really like that you guys recorded this! Sometimes I just wanna play it through anchor, I can do other stuff on my phone or fold laundry. Sometimes I wanna watch you guys talk too! Love it guys
Found you guys by searching about autism as I'm just beginning this journey with my 19 month old, and immediately your attitude and your wife's sense of humor in such a hard subject to accept ( for me anyways ) was amazing ! Seeing some light is something that at the time I was feeling so down about seriously helped me ! Love your videos, it definatly has helped me through this first phase !
You both articulate yourselves so well. 🤷🏻♀️ just thought I would say. I appreciate that and enjoy listening to this type of conversation.
Thankyou so much for putting it on youtube!! it makes it easier for me to listen.
Totally off topic but I've never noticed Cillas ring before! Wowza that's a beautiful rock!! Also, thank you Priscilla for talking about Volunteering. You got me to be brave and volunteer at my girls school while our little guys is at preschool. So far I've only volunteered in the workroom, doing things "behind the scenes" for the teachers, like preparing projects, etc. But I'm so excited for this first step and I wanted to thank you for the encouragement to get involved.
Thank you for posting the podcast here! I knew nothing about autism until I came across your channel. You all have taught me so much. Thank You. And thank you for being real. Being this raw and open about yourself takes courage. As for me, I struggle with exacerbating situations that I should just politely and calmly respond too but instead I let my big mouth and inferiority complex lead the way. The struggle is real. Prayers for you all from Charity H. Wisecup lurker #1 on younow.
i enjoyed this chat so much ,ye are such amazing people .thank you for being brave and real. inspiring
Asa, as someone who struggles with communication and getting people to understand me I totally get how you feel about wanting people to see it from your point of view. Not to change them but just to be understood.
I love Mrs. Priscilla I just came to the channel and I completely adore you all. Mama P is my spirit animal ❤❤❤❤
You are a wonderful family. You are a great model of a healthy family. Calm communication used to share information among yourselves. So much love and humor and industry and encouragement for each other. Asa I truly get how mad some comments can make you. You will get better at dealing with it over time. I was practically bedridden for 3 days after someone dissed me in an online game for the first time. lol and love you guys!
It’s hard not to get defensive when we feel like we’re being judged. I’ve always personally felt that you’ve been relatively diplomatic in your responses. And it’s clear that you are just looking out for Priscilla with the booster club issue, sometimes those activities can be SO frustrating when no one else seems to care. Great podcast guys! Twas fun 😊👍
Yay! Glad you posted this on here!
Love you guys, please don't change 💕
Yaaaaaas. Definitely watching all the ads all the way through. Extra moneys is always a plus!!!
@lazlolind : We only need to watch the first 30 sec. of the ads for it to count :-)
Oh this is so cool...can never have too much Maass!
I love the podcast! You guys are great parents & you don't need to justify yourselves. You're an awesome family!! Love you guys ❤
I would really like more videos like this you guys are amazing and always remember you are worth it
Thanks for putting this up, I don’t have room for anymore apps so couldn’t listen otherwise .
My cousin and his family have around 6 million subscribers. We have talked about the criticism they get. He said you just can't feed the wolves because they never go away. Also just remember you are dealing with every demographic on the planet, every age, every culture, and every economic level so you are aways going to have too many opinions coming at you. You guys are doing great. Just keep it up.❤
Omg, if I could just pick up the phone and talk with you because sometimes I feel like if/when I comment I would go on and on.
Anyway, Asa and Pricilla, I love, love your family. It’s your life, your journey. Everyone will always have an opinion, good or bad. I don’t have a child with Autism but I look forward to your educational parts of them. At the end of the day, it’s your journey, I myself enjoy your videos. I hope some of this made sense! Much love! ❤️
So glad you posted this on here
The fact that you guys are not perfect is the reason that we all love you! ❤
You are a great dad . Some people don’t understand your sarcasm. I have been that way since my son was diagnosed. With my family.
I did make a comment and I did see the abruptness of Asa. I was taken back this is my first comment since. Pricilla is right about giving another chance. Asa don’t over think what people say you have raised these children so far with you and Pricilla doing it your way.
I'm only 5 minutes in and I just wanted to say that I don't like podcasts because I don't see anything. I don't like to just listen to people talk, I like to see them. So I like this so much more because I can see you guys! 😊
video podcasts feel like vlogs where you are just talking which I like.
I didn’t do great in college either Asa. I had to work full time to pay my bills and had 16 credits a semester at my university so I was just looking to pass with a C. You’re not the only one don’t be discouraged, college doesn’t define you. You had a great car business and now this channel is a huge success. Love you guys.
I love Maverick’s “photo”bomb in the background about 3/4 in 😂
Love y’all!
I can totally relate, to getting defensive and needing to prove myself. I am the opposite and very analytic of myself though. I'm better now, partly because I've come to terms with my disability (that went undiagnosed for most of my life), so I can prove now that my limitations are legitimate I don't need to shove documentation at people, but I know what's true for me and nothing that anyone says can or will change my reality. I think because you are so open and willing to educate, you get a lot of genuine curiosity and sometimes it doesn't come across in the nicest way, or it gets too personal. That doesn't mean you're being attacked or judged, but just that someone wants to know something.
Im proud of you both keep shining and happy...who cares what anyone says were proud of everyone of you and the kids you help so many people even me and with my daughter and your techniques. We love ya all
Don’t worry be happy😁 You are good parents.💙 Your child’s safety is priority as a parent or it should be. It is for me as a parent of two kids with special needs also.💕
First! So glad to see a podcast! ❤️
👏👏👏👍👍👍👍 you are doing a great job. Everybody needs to prove themself . I also have to work on myself as well. Both of you have help me on improving as a parent that has a autistic child especially with a girl with autism. My daughter is just 3 years younger than Abbie so you guys are a big help to me.
It's always a good thing when we work on ourselves Asa. Life is a constant growing experience. The most important thing is liking yourself. As long as you like yourself then the negative things will not bother you as much, or at least they didn't me when I learned to like who I was other people's opinions stopped mattering to me so much. Everyone wants to be liked, that is a human emotion but if we have to change something about ourselves that we don't really feel we need to change in order to be liked then you will be miserable. In other words because that sounds a little confusing, be who and what makes you happy and you will discover that people will like you a whole lot more because you like yourself.
Omg I love this much better! I like being able to look down when I’m watching it and seeing y’all.. it makes it seem more real!
Enjoyed watching y'all's faces for 30 mins lol!! Y'all have a great bond together & it makes us work on our bond together!!! I completely understand where Asa is coming from! Y'all are right having a special needs teen you/we have learned what worked for us & makes our family flow others don't always think its right but it's what works & makes us all happy. We can tell Abbie & Isaiah are both happy that's what counts that's all parents end goal!
Thank you for uploading the podcast!!
Listened to the podcast now going to watch it 😂 to see if Pricilla ever gave you “the eyes”
Totally saw the “eye” and after the beep was awesome! 😂😂 they sceeeerd
Oh, I totally got the eye. Not just the eye, the whole face!
I’ve seen “the eyes” a few times before on the vlogs and I love it 😂 That is so me 😭
Lol at Maverick peeking in the door, he’s like “oh crap, they’re filming, I’m outta here”! 😂
Oh and Isaiah is such a wonderful soul! I wish my daughter was younger so I could set them up!! LOL
How many years have you two been married? I am new to the channel and love that you guys are sharing your life. Abby is such a doll and it's great to see her learn how to communicate her needs and wants. I have learning disabilities and find it hard to communicate at times especially with doctors. Take care you guys big hugs- Dorothy
Thanks for putting it on TH-cam.
I know I personally view comments as a discussion. I think it shows people care. I see it as just chatting with you. I’m not sure it’s intended to be a personal dig re. the seat belt and other things. You landed an awesome wife and a top family, and stellar youtube channel- it’s something to be proud of
I think one of the biggest problems of TH-cam, is that people forget; we are merely your audience. It’s no different than tv, but for some reason, people feel like they have the right to criticise and dictate the way vlogs are edited and what content is there. However, if a vlogger asks its audience a question, that’s when I feel it is ok to be honest with your answers. One thing that absolutely boggles my mind is, we came to your channel, we liked what we watched; but then some people get over comfortable as your audience and suddenly they are critics and armchair psychologists/therapists. I find that rude, being disabled and from a military background, I am fortunate to be able to take a step back and look at how what I write will/ could potentially be taken and if I see it could maybe come across wrong; I delete it and refrain from commenting. As you both say, no one knows how you came to your decisions and techniques of life. My son also has special needs and silly things like never holding too much weight to schedules and plans to go out etc, could look to the outside world like we pander to our disabilities; but we don’t, what we are doing, is living our lives the way it works for us. We are a very positive family and we prefer to live, in the least stressful way for us.
I love you guys and I think this podcast was perfect.
I appreciate that Priscilla is putting her all into making the booster club work with little help. I run the children's clothes closet at my church. People are always happy to come in and get free things for their children (we are open to the public not just the church members) but it is very rare that anyone is willing to help sort through donations and keep it running smoothly. It is wonderful to see the needs of the children being met, but trying to get the parents to volunteer is like pulling teeth.
So glad that this was uploaded here, ‘cause I was born and raised on TH-cam. It’s my main and preferred media application, one which I VERY RARELY deviate from. I pay for YTPremium so I will minimize this video in the background if I please, same as I would any other video, including the regular vlogs.
I love that this is on YT now! I love I can have it on while I'm doing other stuff on my phone 🔊
You guys are so cute - you sound like me and my husband. Anything I sign up for he is automatically involved too, even if I tell him he is not required to be. 💏
I love that you are filming this. I listen to podcasts on SoundCloud and you’re not on there ☹️
Literally crying laughing over Tank Top and Friends. “Why hasn’t he flip flopped his flops on over here Priscilla”. 😂😂😂😂😂. “Not every one wants to be our friend Silla”. I can’t stop. The podcasts are the BEST! So so real and funny. “I have long-distance friends and I don’t get to hang out with them it’s fabulous”. Crying! So me!
This was absolutely fabulous. I was so involved with watching and listening to you both that it took Jeff 3 times to get my attention. (He said it was 3..lol) I love love this with you two. You're the best couple and so kind even when you're mad...I'm hooked already...thank you so much!
I’m totally with you. I’m the same way with firing back at things I shouldn’t have so quickly. Also I’ve been catching up on a lot of videos lately and I was wondering what IEP meetings are? Loving the pod casts on TH-cam. I stream it on my smart tv while I clean.
This is my favorite way to consume a podcast. I’m so excited 😍
A lot of adults I know don't even wear their seatbelts! Remember when we used to sleep up in the back windows of our parent's cars while they drove home?!!
I love your podcasts, it's great to be able to watch it too❣
At11:42, the point is u guys are her parents, been doing it awhile, and you know whats best for ur kids, regardless of how well intended ppl are. And asa, there is no such thing as perfection for anyone-maybe remind urself every so often(put a sticky on yr mirror-works for me)😁😎
I really enjoy watching and listening to your TH-cam channel. I have an 8yr old with Autism. He has severe speech delay. He can talk but it’s mostly scripted talk. He can read and spell words with magnet letters but doesn’t use his knowledge for functional speech. I’m having a hard time deciding whether a public school is the best place for him. I’m scared to take him out and putting him an ESE Center will be worst. I know you went thru a similar situation. Can you please talk about that in your next podcast. 🙂
I love ❤️ the ability to listen or watch. Everyone just needs to give everyone a second chance. Asa don’t feel like you have to defend your family. Your family does things the way you prefer. Always remind yourself that you are perfect in Gods eyes.
I only listened. I enjoy the “podcastiness” of podcasts and was painting a wall at home while my phone was in my pocket. Still enjoyed the whole thing without having to see the expressions. I *felt* it all! Asa..... jeez, IRL, we would be friends. I just know it! I have a special appreciation for people who are both inwardly thoughtful and outwardly acerbic. Don’t worry about softening too many edges, ok? And when you feel like you have something to prove, remember that you’ve built your own cheerleading #MaassSquad! You don’t have to BeAll/KnowAll. That’s what you’ve got a community for! You’re enough. 🤜🤛💥
Excellent discussion. I think people are quick to comment without really thinking through, watching more videos or reading comments. You put your lives out there which is a very scary thing to do.
I miss the vlog footage. I love seeing your daily activities and seeing the kids too. Please know I mean this in only the best and nicest way because I enjoy the vlogs so much 😊
There was a vlog today. This is a podcast.
@@fatheringautism d'oh! I am so sorry, my phone took that notification away and I only saw this one. I'm sorry lol I see it now! Thank you! I'll happily watch both!
The reason you feel like you have to prove yourself to your in laws is they gave you the most precious gift. You need to make sure they know you are taking care of it. In regards to comments, i try not to tell people they can live differently. At the end of the day the way you live your life has no impact on me other than feeling connected to your family. So i don't leave comments that question your choices. Lastly to Priscilla, volunteering keeps us connected to our kids in a time of their lives that they are trying to diconnect. You volunteer the heck out of the next 2 years, just do it because you want to and know that not everyone else will or even appreciate your effort. ❤❤❤ your channel
Renea Volmari ...Yeah, but the reality is that P doesn’t take care of herself. She’s using volunteering as a way to avoid working on her self. They need to get in serious cardio shape or Isaiah & Abbie will be on their own & devastated one day. 💗
@@bluebird4805 thank you for your comment. I wasn't going to respond however i feel that being quiet maybe seen as agreement. I watch Fathering Autism as i enjoy the content. I believe that Asa was worried about the stress and time Priscilla may occur through her volunteer role. At no stage did he mention her weight or cardio. Your comment even if from a good place does nothing but fat shame and make assumptions about their life expectancy. Their channel is about parenting and autism awareness. Maybe comments should be restricted to those two topics.
Don’t worry about people judging you. Mom Dad you are doing a great job.
Guys, I think people who comment seem to also forget use are REAL people with real feelings living your lives. You entertain and spread awareness to us all, use don’t need to but use do so we should be lucky to get to be part of watching your lives. If someone has something negative to say, maybe just dislike the video or unsubscribe - I honestly can’t say it’s ever occurred to me or thought anything use do is unsafe or your parenting hasn’t been on top form.
No parent or person is perfect all the time - we just try our best
This vlogs has such a intense/ passion topic that I felt the time fly and it wasn’t rambling or slow talk “elevator talk” like other podcast I enjoy it...
Omg AM & PM!!! I hadnt thought of that before....cute guys!!!
Thank you for the pod cast.
YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! I SO love this here better! Kept finding it harder and harder to listen on the app. THANK YOU!!!
One of my first jobs (when I was a teen) was working in a dutch flower factory. Just during summer breaks. It was repetitive work but the people were nice. I had to throw the bad ones in a bin and let the good ones slide through on the assembly line. Just what you do with some comments. Pass them through or throw in a bin unless it gets way too personal.
*Just a suggestion* Screenshot "those" questions and respond to them in a vlog... After you have the chance to process them for a little bit..? Not so much for them, but for yourself to feel like you can move on, learn, and move forward without having it bother you. You guys are great, and ain't nobody perfect 😊
Asa, I think you are a wonderful loving and caring father, I would be proud to have you for a son!
Priscilla you are to nice. Parents like you are few and far between.
I used to help on the PTA and it was always the same parents helping with discos, Christmas fayre etc and it does make u mad.
Go isiah u can do it.
Isiah you can do it, yes you can
You will be the top top man 🏆🥇⭐
Go Abbie Go Abbie Go 🥇⭐🏆
Maverick!!!!Styling the Elizabethan collar at 20:00 lol
I love that I can see this this time. Very cool!!!
I’m so sorry but I never heard of podcast and I don’t know what it means but I’m watch you guys on TH-cam right now.
Kathy Dutcher it's just audio! There's an app called Achor they post it on, it's just like this video but it's just the audio. Pretty convenient! Check them out on the app!
Same.... what's diff between a pod cast and just a talk session. ??
usually a podcast is without the video element. So you can listen the same way you listen to music. When I listen to podcasts I you the iPhone app Podcast.
I don’t think i explained it very well, so perhaps you should just google it haha
No it's good. I get it now! Thanks
Janette Fleming Ashley Peterson hi thank you for telling me what podcast means.I’m not to sure that I really understand because I’m a handicapped person and I don’t think that I’m going to download the app at all.I think that I’m just going to be sticking with TH-cam.Thank you anyway.
You guys rock!!! You do you and let everyone else do them. We are all entitled to our opinions and etc but it's just that an opinion.... Ultimately you and Cillas opinions are all that matter when it comes to your family. Do your best and forget the rest 😊
Thank you for posting!!!😊
It took me a long time to understand that people will always give their opinion on things regardless of their level of expertise. It isn't about the comment it is about how you react. You are in an unique position though. You put your family, the most important thing, the thing you cherish most, the thing you will defend without hesitation. Having the reaction you do makes sense. This isn't just a difference of opinion THIS IS YOUR FAMILY THIS YOUR LIFE! That changes everything. It is a double edged sword that you want to share and raise awareness about Autism yet by doing so it makes you vulnerable to how people will react to what happens in your videos. You have every right to feel like people do not have the right to critique YOUR LIFE! I think people need to realize they are not watching some television show, they are watching snippets of your LIFE! I can say that I have thought of commenting suggestions on certain videos (btw I am a special education teacher who is working on her doctorate in special education) but I stop myself because I know from your vlogs that you guys make choices with great thought and insight. I have also read the comments and some are just plain RUDE! I have seen the snarky responses and actually I enjoy when you respond like that. Don't worry about it. I am so pleased you share and give us insight into a family living with Autism. This kind of content is something I cannot learn in a book. It has helped me with IEPS. I have always put what a family wants and says priority. BUT after watching your vlogs I now have more knowledge of what a family goes through. That is amazing! See I have never commented now I made this HUGE comment. Lol Sorry for the long comment but I just wanted you to know there are viewers out here that understand your frustrations appreciate what you are doing and are actually learning from it! Thank you!!
These podcasts are the only thing getting me through these hardcore library study sessions right now. I always worried about what I would do in college because I was worried about the money, but seeing the hard work that goes into every aspect of Abbie's life; both by Ya'll and everyone in her life made me decide to go in psychology with an emotional disabilities (special ed) minor. I know Im probably not your typical fanbase (a college kid), but your channel has given my hope for my future when no one else could. Thank you guys so much.
PS: when is the next T-shirt restock? I wanna rock your merch!
we love u asa don't improve to much your flippant off the cuff statements are to the point and perfect u r funny warm and to the point nothing wrong that unless u r unhappy
xx
Thanks for posting on you tube!
Maybe you can snoop around other schools and how they run concessions. When our son played, every parent was put on the volunteer sheet and the main leader made a schedule and everyone served and it ended up being like once or twice! No, was not an acceptable response. I lovvvved concessions, and I get Cills feeling of only having two years left. ❤❤
Ok, so here’s my take on this whole people being critical when they see Abigail doing something not up to “their” parenting standards. I feel like that is putting limitations on Abigail’s learning abilities....I mean, think about it....how do we, as parents, teach our own children that do not have autism about things they’re aren’t aloud to do? We allow them to make mistakes so we can correct them....that being said, it might take some children 1 time being corrected for it to learn....other children may take 25 times being corrected before they learn not to do it...with that being said, it would be different if Asa and Cilla weren’t making her put the seat belt back how it’s supposed to go, then maybe they could flap their jaws about it...just saying....oh and sorry for the long text, I normally don’t do this 🤷🏼♀️