Seriously... the people who disliked this video has no heart whatsoever and no interest in the subject matter. Then why click on the video?! If for some (odd, unacceptable) reason you actually truly DON'T like the video, then DON'T CLICK ON IT!! Or turn the video off. This is an amazing family and an amazing channel!! Rant over. Love you guys 💖
You guys are amazing. I work with autistic kids and so many parents have a hard time adopting a lot of these methods. You are doing everything spot on. Very cool to see your daughter learning and I'm sure her frustration and self confidence have improved dramatically.
my son is 8 now and is now able to communicate somewhat, he can say what he wants, basic things like "i want ...". He still makes similar sounds as Abigail, but speech therapy got him from just saying like 5 words to now over 200. He does the echolalia still, and has apraxia, grocery shopping can be stressful with the over stimulation and comments or stares. I love watching these videos and relating to other patents with ASD children. I'm the only one in my family with a special needs child so it does make me feel alone at times because i have nobody to relate to that knows how big of a deal it is to me when he does something new. Stay strong you're awesome patents.
Thank you for sharing this. My wife and I are raising our Grandson. He is 2 now and non verbal so far. We are in the beginning stages of therapy as he was just officially diagnosed. I will admit it is very frustrating and heart wrenching on a daily basis trying to decipher what he wants. Please keep posting. I need to be reminded there is light at the end of the tunnel.
This is one of my favorite informational videos so far. I'm fairly new, so have seen a lot of more recent videos in the past few months and am now binge watching from the oldest videos on. It is amazing to see the growth in Abbie over the past few years of videos! I love the respect, teamwork, sense of humor, positivity, and love of your family.
Great video ! I’m a designer and I focused my final project on Sensory Toys for children on the autism spectrum. I have a nephew who, just like your daughter, is on the spectrum and is non verbal too. He’s 7 now. I agree when you say that even though we believe we can work on their way to speak, we might also accept the possibility that they won’t and we have to prepare them to the world. So I’m starting to study for my grad focusing on non verbal communication using apps. Your channel was really an awesome find! Thank you
she is an absolute beauty 🌹 ... here in the UK we use PECS system a lot for communication .. it works wonders with my boy .. your vlogs are great , will share it with our autism group if you dont mind
Very soon we'd like to do a Q&A video. Send me any questions you have about Isaiah, Priscilla and I, Abigail, and even Maverick, Abigail's service dog. Have an idea for a video or something you'd like to see? Let me know! Either comment on the video or visit my FatheringAutism Facebook page here: facebook.com/FatheringAutismTH-cam/
I’ve been watching you guys for a few months now, the first video was of Abbie getting a pedicure! I’m going to start from the beginning and watch every single vlog! Y’all are amazing, keep doing what you’re doing! I’m a 27 year old business owner and I just absolutely love your channel, your family, and what you’re set out to do! Love from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
It is wonderful that Abigail is communicating with ASL! Your videos are fantastic. Can you please add captions so Deaf/HH people can access them? The automatic youtube captions are very poor. Thanks!
Just found this and so appreciative of it. You put in so much time and effort with your daughter and to spread awareness.. I wish there were more fathers like you! I'm beginning premed in college and am extremely interested in pursuing development pediatrics or neurology so I will be watching more of your videos :)
Sir, good evening, I am from Lima, Peru. I was looking about Autism ansd therapy on TH-cam because I work with kids with Autism, and I am totally thankful with you because I can hear the family voice, I am very haooy with that. Congratulations from my country. God bless you all of you!
You guys appear to be doing an amazing job raising your child in such a loving environment and you spoke so eloquently expressing how your child communicates. Thank you for posting this video.
I just found your videos yesterday, my autistic son will be three soon. Your videos give me hope and numerous ideas! I am looking forward to trying them with him. THANK YOU for taking the time out of your busy day to help families like ours!
Great video! I love the videos! Good job Abby! As I am a nonverbal person who also has autism I find your videos inspiring :-) my being nonverbal came about in mid-late 2014 (age 23 for me) but really went into high gear earlier this year. The doctors really don't know why :-( I (with the help of my nonverbal colleagues from my volunteer call center job) strung together communication systems (including vocalizations, iPad, and pointing) as you've done with Abby. Thus there's even hope for me at 23 going on 26 and counting. Keep up the great work!
FatheringAutism that was by design. I along with being nonverbal and autistic, am transgender (male-to-female) and one day myself and my team (of my closest friends and colleagues) were doing searches online for heaven only knows what but the words "nonverbal" and "children" were somewhere in the search query. As if by divine intervention we found a video on the Carly Grace Fleischmann you reference. I was so inspired that my team recommended that I "name myself in her honor". In Early 2017 the name change was approved by a judge. I take great honor in sharing my hero's complete name (reference Carly's letter to Ellen as shared in the book where she says "...my name is Carly Grace Fleischmann..." She has become such an inspirational figure in my office we just refer to her as "CF" and we are quoting her a lot internally at trainings and the like
FatheringAutism yes, it's pretty cool and it looks like I was mistaken it was Larry King not to Ellen the letter was to. Ironically she was born sometime in January 1995, I was born in January 1991. I don't know if you have done a video on "sensory overload" or not in the past (I'm new here) but if you haven't, there's a suggestion for you to explore it and give the world perspective on how you, your family, and Abby deal with these types of events
jeommy kin that’s correct. I use my iPad to communicate and I don’t speak at all sorry I didn’t get back to you so quickly I am just now revising this video for the 5th time to learn more about myself
Awesome, Love is all we can do.....and that's it. 1 Cor 13. Our "Angel" does many of the same things, cept move around on her own. Sometimes Hope is all we got, and, people like you inspiring others to push on through it. Thanks, Paul
Thank you very much for touching upon various subjects regarding nonverbal Autism. I am looking to start a Tour Company that is Accessible Travel based for people with disabilities so they can travel abroad with their Parents or other traveling companion. I have a certificate in Assistive Technology and the DynaVox T10 and DynaVox Compass is a very good AAC device. Abigail is very cute and I know she has a lot to say. If you work with her on a communication device she can learn to express herself and the aggression can be less. If you look up Kreed's World on TH-cam there are videos on Communication Devices(sadly Kreed passed away this past May There are so many resources available to Abigail.
I absolutley love this vlog! 3 of my 4 asd children have significant speech delay and my 5yr old is non verbal. We use a couple of different apps, proloquo2go and PECS. They have mastered PECS and we are currently introducing proloquo2go which will broaden their language hopefully. We also use ALOT of keyword sign/ gestures. Not everyone knows our kids signs either which can make it tricky but it’s what works for us so we try to encourage the iPad apps usage as much as possible.
Heheh. Judging by the edit and the little figurine behind you, would I be correct in guessing that Star Wars is a favourite of yours? Never give up on Abby's speech. You all put in so much effort into her care that she will always progress to newer achievements and milestones. One of the ASD students in our multi-category classes started off non-verbal AND from a non-English speaking background. The teachers aides celebrated when he swore in his family's native language! He's about to start his final year of high school (school year starts at the end of January in Australia), and whilst he may not connect with language the same way we do, he still uses his words. He will go up to people and say "Good morning [person], how are you [person]?" (not always waiting for responses). If you ask a question he can give single word or phrase answers, and is constantly encouraged to use more language and full sentences. He has very good manners and I believe he has an iPad based non-verbal communication system too. Being able to use tablets and apps for non-verbal communication seems MUCH more customisable and cheaper than the old button speech boards! Though like the lady who taught us teachers about special needs devices out there reminded us they would still be useful for people without the fine motor skills to use an iPad (heck, it's only in the last couple of years that I myself have mastered the art of using a touch screen device without accidentally opening half a dozen other things in the process. Now it only happens about twice a day :D ). Does Abby show creativity (or at least interest) in drawing, or painting or whatever medium she is able to use? Do you ever use respite care, or do you count a couple of hours whilst Abby is at therapy/otherwise as respite? Are Harley Davidsons over-rated or are they really the coolest bike out there? If not, what is your favourite? Do you think it would be possible to use Abby's voice for her non-verbal communication if you had the tools to make her voice from her sounds? I don't know, I think I've watched too many sci fi cartoons or something. Does Isaiah have any issue with bringing his girlfriend over to meet Abby, or is it too early into the relationship to worry about whether either girl will have a meltdown upon first meeting. It blows my mind how kids can develop understanding about concepts such as ownership and love and social cues, so I can't imagine having to think about how they happen in order to explicitly teach them to someone with a brain who doesn't naturally "get" such weird abstract human concepts.
+Cee Kay You would be correct. Isaiah and I are pretty much sci-fi nerds. Priscilla Hayes Star Wars (I found out after we were married...) Abbie struggles a bit with tablets because of all the menu and app choices on the screen. We use a Samsung tablet now because they come with "Kid Mode" which limits it to a single home screen and large icons for her favorite apps. She has spent money before by tapping away on in-app purchases so we learned to limit her access for for fiscal sanity. Lol
Oh wow, how lucky is that that Priscilla loves her Star Wars? You should get her that talking Chewbacca mask :D I'm glad the Samsung tablet has 'kid mode', that does make it easier. There is a way to put parental controls so that nothing can be bought in an app store without a code or something. You can see exactly how much I know about that. Apps LOVE to make you try to spend money in them for sure. Hope your winter isn't too cold. I'm sweating through this Australian summer. Tomorrow is meant to get up to/over 38C (100F and change). Not a good time to be trying to pack to move to a new area to teach at a new school.
Hi mate! Thanks for the insight into your daughters life and how you deal with her non verbal autism! I’m about to start a new job at a school mentoring a 9 year old student with the same disability,do you have any advice for me that you think would be useful please?
Have you seen the channel "A Peek Inside"? A mother who discusses her story raising a 16 year old non verbal son. He uses the iPad for communication so maybe a good channel for support/ideas :)
I like to write because people understand me better than when I speak because my speech is impaired and I prefer to use pencil and paper on hard, smooth, and thick surfaces such as tables and oak panels. I have been writing since I was three years-old, when I was still struggling to say three-word sentences.
I see in your videos that Abbie is able to spontaneous express affection to you guys (family members). Have you tried teaching her to say, "I love you." in ALS? If so, why or why not. Thank you
wow great and informative. my step son is a teen and is non verbal, very similar to Abigail... and yes too people can't believe that he's never said any words at all, but does make sounds. How did approach it when you did sign language if she had a difficult time concentrating. thank you
Loved your video. My daughter is nearly 6 and seems the same with communication. So nice to see videos like this. What is the app called that you mentioned please.
My son just turned 2 in January of this year he doesn’t talk he says mom when he’s crying that’s all and he pulls me or puts my hand on watever he wants me to own or turn on for him
I did! I thought it was really really good! I love your channel so much! I work with kids with additional support needs and some of them have autism that is similar to abi's, its so good to see autism represented in this way!
Hi I have a 3 year old nonverbal I would like to start using a app to help her . Could you tell me what is the name of the app you guys used for Abby to start with 😅🙏🏻 please and thanks .
A great program is Snap & Core First. Don't get the Tobii Dynavox Talker device. It it heavy, the battery doesn't last and it is very slow. Get an IPAD and purchase the software.
How old was Abby when she got diagnosed? Was she stimming as a toddler and did it get worse over time? My son has a lot of autistic symptoms and we have an appointment in March with the developmental pediatrician. You're videos are really helpful!
I am wondering about sensory processing disorder. Does Abbey have issues w that or does anyone else in the family have sensory issues? my understanding of autism is growing. for me I believe that I have sensory processing disorder and something to do w information processing disorder. The so called autism specialist that saw me this week had not even looked at my records prior to seeing me in his office so no news there. go back in 30 days. luckily my capd test is at the end of the month and I see a Neuro psych at the end of Feb. I just want to understand what is what. The more we can learn the more we can share and help. Thanks for putting it all out here.
Ana LaGoy sorry I did not see your reply. thank you. I got my test results. they said I have mild to moderate but I'm over 21 so the test was not really valid. not sure what any of that means. my two parrots can repeat phrases and look pretty but that's sort of what I feel like I'm doing. just trying to mimic words
+Sophie Konishi I too am normally quite talkative but when I become overstimulated,overwhelm or have a melt down I'm unable to talk so I completely understand!! I'm learning sign rn and it's so helpful in these situations!
im 16 and the child surfaces in the uk refuse to diagnose me with autism because i have processing disorders even tho they have done no formal tests what should i do
Hi, Do you think Isaiah have had to grow up faster when Abigail came along due to her greater need of attention from you as parents? Do you think he has missed out on some things or has he been "supportive" and "joined the ride" during his childhood? Im sorry if the sentences makes no sence, english is not my first language, but I hope you get it... Thanks for great videos!
+diggidan I certainly feel Isaiah has had to grow up faster due to his sister's disability. He is as much a third caregiver as a brother for Abigail. It's not the first thing I'd pick as a relationship between siblings but it still works. At the end of the day he is still her big brother.
FatheringAutism Thank you I have been through most of you videos tonight and found it is very helpful and thank you for your reply Keep doing what your doing its absolutely brilliant Kind regards Veronica England
So I see a lot of work being done on getting her to communicate what she wants. It seems like so many people are working tirelessly to ensure that everyone is able to cater to her every whim....when she wants a cookie or a drink or a chip or a raisin.... why not more work on getting her to be a contributing memeber of society. Like teaching her communication skills focused on being able to accommodate others, as much as herself? What about doing work on "accepting no?" Do you do that? If she wants a cookie, do you every just say no? Even if it causes a meltdown? I've watched other videos where she runs away in grocery stores and lays in the middle of isles... but i didn't see any type of discipline.... just redirecting her. Do you ever worry that not making her accountable for potentially dangerous behaviours will bite her in the butt one day? Running away like that / attempting to escape can be pretty dangerous if she suddenly bolts into a road one day. Is there any type of accountability or discipline? I'm not being confrontational, just genuinely curious.
+Rebecca Austin Most of her requests result in a "no" response. The introduction of communication has to result in highly reinforcing items to encourage that communication so it can be taught later on for more than just "I want" situations. Baby steps. You really need to watch more videos. There are videos of her folding clothes, doing dishes, vacuuming, putting laundry in the wash. She is a part of the lunch crew and puts her classmates lunches on trays for them. She picks up the living room at home and is in charge of putting shoes away in the shoe closet. She doesn't respond to discipline. Watch the Autism Timeout video. A pop on the butt or hand is also ineffective. Positive reinforcement for all humans autistic or not is a more effective means of curving behavior. It's scientifically and clinically proven. I hope that helps shed some light.
I like how you clarify that nonverbal doesn't mean no sound. "She's a pretty noisy kid." Awesome montage of her various sounds in different context.
+Henry Waldruff Thank you
Seriously... the people who disliked this video has no heart whatsoever and no interest in the subject matter. Then why click on the video?! If for some (odd, unacceptable) reason you actually truly DON'T like the video, then DON'T CLICK ON IT!! Or turn the video off. This is an amazing family and an amazing channel!! Rant over. Love you guys 💖
You guys are amazing. I work with autistic kids and so many parents have a hard time adopting a lot of these methods. You are doing everything spot on. Very cool to see your daughter learning and I'm sure her frustration and self confidence have improved dramatically.
Thanks for the kind words. It's a lot of work for sure but very much worth it. Thank you for watching! If you haven't already be sure to subscribe.
my son is 8 now and is now able to communicate somewhat, he can say what he wants, basic things like "i want ...". He still makes similar sounds as Abigail, but speech therapy got him from just saying like 5 words to now over 200. He does the echolalia still, and has apraxia, grocery shopping can be stressful with the over stimulation and comments or stares. I love watching these videos and relating to other patents with ASD children. I'm the only one in my family with a special needs child so it does make me feel alone at times because i have nobody to relate to that knows how big of a deal it is to me when he does something new. Stay strong you're awesome patents.
Thank you for sharing this. My wife and I are raising our Grandson. He is 2 now and non verbal so far. We are in the beginning stages of therapy as he was just officially diagnosed. I will admit it is very frustrating and heart wrenching on a daily basis trying to decipher what he wants. Please keep posting. I need to be reminded there is light at the end of the tunnel.
This is one of my favorite informational videos so far. I'm fairly new, so have seen a lot of more recent videos in the past few months and am now binge watching from the oldest videos on. It is amazing to see the growth in Abbie over the past few years of videos! I love the respect, teamwork, sense of humor, positivity, and love of your family.
One of my favorite things about Asa is that he is literally just as humble today as he was back in this video 😭😭😭
Great video ! I’m a designer and I focused my final project on Sensory Toys for children on the autism spectrum. I have a nephew who, just like your daughter, is on the spectrum and is non verbal too. He’s 7 now. I agree when you say that even though we believe we can work on their way to speak, we might also accept the possibility that they won’t and we have to prepare them to the world. So I’m starting to study for my grad focusing on non verbal communication using apps. Your channel was really an awesome find! Thank you
she is an absolute beauty 🌹 ... here in the UK we use PECS system a lot for communication .. it works wonders with my boy .. your vlogs are great , will share it with our autism group if you dont mind
+agi1008 Thank you! She used PECS a few years back but had a hard time relating the pictures to real-life objects. That would be great! Share away!
Very soon we'd like to do a Q&A video. Send me any questions you have about Isaiah, Priscilla and I, Abigail, and even Maverick, Abigail's service dog. Have an idea for a video or something you'd like to see? Let me know! Either comment on the video or visit my FatheringAutism Facebook page here: facebook.com/FatheringAutismTH-cam/
FatheringAutism could you mention my autistic daughter in one of your videos? if you dont mimd
Corrine lindsey What's her name?
FatheringAutism Johanna
she talks on a iPad...she is very much like abbie and very often does not show affection
I didn’t realize you were working towards speech production... that that was even a possibility. Is it still a goal?
I’ve been watching you guys for a few months now, the first video was of Abbie getting a pedicure! I’m going to start from the beginning and watch every single vlog! Y’all are amazing, keep doing what you’re doing! I’m a 27 year old business owner and I just absolutely love your channel, your family, and what you’re set out to do!
Love from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
You're a cool guy. I work with non-verbal kids and this gave me a ton of insight. Thanks.
It is wonderful that Abigail is communicating with ASL! Your videos are fantastic. Can you please add captions so Deaf/HH people can access them? The automatic youtube captions are very poor. Thanks!
that smile!!!! I am LOVING watching her grow you guys!
Just found this and so appreciative of it. You put in so much time and effort with your daughter and to spread awareness.. I wish there were more fathers like you! I'm beginning premed in college and am extremely interested in pursuing development pediatrics or neurology so I will be watching more of your videos :)
+Ashley Harrison Very cool! Makes me happy that the videos are helping such a wide variety of people from all walks.
Sir, good evening, I am from Lima, Peru. I was looking about Autism ansd therapy on TH-cam because I work with kids with Autism, and I am totally thankful with you because I can hear the family voice, I am very haooy with that.
Congratulations from my country.
God bless you all of you!
Ania C That means a lot to me. Thank you for commenting and thank you for watching. I'm glad you can find value in the videos.
You guys appear to be doing an amazing job raising your child in such a loving environment and you spoke so eloquently expressing how your child communicates. Thank you for posting this video.
I just found your videos yesterday, my autistic son will be three soon. Your videos give me hope and numerous ideas! I am looking forward to trying them with him. THANK YOU for taking the time out of your busy day to help families like ours!
So glad to help and I'm glad you found us! Thanks for watching.
Great video! I love the videos! Good job Abby! As I am a nonverbal person who also has autism I find your videos inspiring :-) my being nonverbal came about in mid-late 2014 (age 23 for me) but really went into high gear earlier this year. The doctors really don't know why :-( I (with the help of my nonverbal colleagues from my volunteer call center job) strung together communication systems (including vocalizations, iPad, and pointing) as you've done with Abby. Thus there's even hope for me at 23 going on 26 and counting. Keep up the great work!
+Carly Fleischmann Glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching.You have the same name as a famous autistic person...neat.
FatheringAutism that was by design. I along with being nonverbal and autistic, am transgender (male-to-female) and one day myself and my team (of my closest friends and colleagues) were doing searches online for heaven only knows what but the words "nonverbal" and "children" were somewhere in the search query. As if by divine intervention we found a video on the Carly Grace Fleischmann you reference. I was so inspired that my team recommended that I "name myself in her honor". In Early 2017 the name change was approved by a judge. I take great honor in sharing my hero's complete name (reference Carly's letter to Ellen as shared in the book where she says "...my name is Carly Grace Fleischmann..."
She has become such an inspirational figure in my office we just refer to her as "CF" and we are quoting her a lot internally at trainings and the like
That's awesome!
FatheringAutism yes, it's pretty cool and it looks like I was mistaken it was Larry King not to Ellen the letter was to. Ironically she was born sometime in January 1995, I was born in January 1991. I don't know if you have done a video on "sensory overload" or not in the past (I'm new here) but if you haven't, there's a suggestion for you to explore it and give the world perspective on how you, your family, and Abby deal with these types of events
jeommy kin that’s correct. I use my iPad to communicate and I don’t speak at all sorry I didn’t get back to you so quickly I am just now revising this video for the 5th time to learn more about myself
Finally! Thanks for posting this, families with children with nonverbal autism would definitely need this, and I even benefitted as well!
Thank you so much!! So amazing and such a blessing
What a precious little girl.
Awesome, Love is all we can do.....and that's it. 1 Cor 13. Our "Angel" does many of the same things, cept move around on her own. Sometimes Hope is all we got, and, people like you inspiring others to push on through it. Thanks, Paul
What apps do you guys recommend with the photos you took yourself? I’m trying to find on now for my non verbal son. Love the video.
I gain valuable info in every video I watch. Thanks so much.
Thank you very much for touching upon various subjects regarding nonverbal Autism. I am looking to start a Tour Company that is Accessible Travel based for people with disabilities so they can travel abroad with their Parents or other traveling companion. I have a certificate in Assistive Technology and the DynaVox T10 and DynaVox Compass is a very good AAC device.
Abigail is very cute and I know she has a lot to say. If you work with her on a communication device she can learn to express herself and the aggression can be less. If you look up Kreed's World on TH-cam there are videos on Communication Devices(sadly Kreed passed away this past May There are so many resources available to Abigail.
Have you ever heard of Ido Kedar who has apraxia. He has written a book about his experiences.
What about friends, have you set any strategies, program or signed her in a group or dinamic in order to get her to expand her circle of friends?
I absolutley love this vlog! 3 of my 4 asd children have significant speech delay and my 5yr old is non verbal. We use a couple of different apps, proloquo2go and PECS. They have mastered PECS and we are currently introducing proloquo2go which will broaden their language hopefully. We also use ALOT of keyword sign/ gestures. Not everyone knows our kids signs either which can make it tricky but it’s what works for us so we try to encourage the iPad apps usage as much as possible.
Could you do a room tour of Abigail's bed room
I feel im.not alone with this journey..thank u sooo.much
Heheh. Judging by the edit and the little figurine behind you, would I be correct in guessing that Star Wars is a favourite of yours?
Never give up on Abby's speech. You all put in so much effort into her care that she will always progress to newer achievements and milestones.
One of the ASD students in our multi-category classes started off non-verbal AND from a non-English speaking background. The teachers aides celebrated when he swore in his family's native language!
He's about to start his final year of high school (school year starts at the end of January in Australia), and whilst he may not connect with language the same way we do, he still uses his words. He will go up to people and say "Good morning [person], how are you [person]?" (not always waiting for responses). If you ask a question he can give single word or phrase answers, and is constantly encouraged to use more language and full sentences. He has very good manners and I believe he has an iPad based non-verbal communication system too.
Being able to use tablets and apps for non-verbal communication seems MUCH more customisable and cheaper than the old button speech boards! Though like the lady who taught us teachers about special needs devices out there reminded us they would still be useful for people without the fine motor skills to use an iPad (heck, it's only in the last couple of years that I myself have mastered the art of using a touch screen device without accidentally opening half a dozen other things in the process. Now it only happens about twice a day :D ).
Does Abby show creativity (or at least interest) in drawing, or painting or whatever medium she is able to use?
Do you ever use respite care, or do you count a couple of hours whilst Abby is at therapy/otherwise as respite?
Are Harley Davidsons over-rated or are they really the coolest bike out there? If not, what is your favourite?
Do you think it would be possible to use Abby's voice for her non-verbal communication if you had the tools to make her voice from her sounds? I don't know, I think I've watched too many sci fi cartoons or something.
Does Isaiah have any issue with bringing his girlfriend over to meet Abby, or is it too early into the relationship to worry about whether either girl will have a meltdown upon first meeting.
It blows my mind how kids can develop understanding about concepts such as ownership and love and social cues, so I can't imagine having to think about how they happen in order to explicitly teach them to someone with a brain who doesn't naturally "get" such weird abstract human concepts.
+Cee Kay You would be correct. Isaiah and I are pretty much sci-fi nerds. Priscilla Hayes Star Wars (I found out after we were married...)
Abbie struggles a bit with tablets because of all the menu and app choices on the screen. We use a Samsung tablet now because they come with "Kid Mode" which limits it to a single home screen and large icons for her favorite apps. She has spent money before by tapping away on in-app purchases so we learned to limit her access for for fiscal sanity. Lol
Oh wow, how lucky is that that Priscilla loves her Star Wars? You should get her that talking Chewbacca mask :D
I'm glad the Samsung tablet has 'kid mode', that does make it easier. There is a way to put parental controls so that nothing can be bought in an app store without a code or something. You can see exactly how much I know about that. Apps LOVE to make you try to spend money in them for sure.
Hope your winter isn't too cold. I'm sweating through this Australian summer. Tomorrow is meant to get up to/over 38C (100F and change). Not a good time to be trying to pack to move to a new area to teach at a new school.
+Cee Kay We had a three day winter here in Florida. The rest has been pleasant so I can't complain. Good luck at the new school.
Thank you so much for your videos
Hi mate! Thanks for the insight into your daughters life and how you deal with her non verbal autism! I’m about to start a new job at a school mentoring a 9 year old student with the same disability,do you have any advice for me that you think would be useful please?
Awwww this is when the kids were younger so cute!! 😊😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤💙💜💚
Really love watching the older videos too 😊💓💓💓
Awesome video Asa! Thank you so much for sharing this.
Awesome video! What is the difference between high function autism and Austism? I see some can speak very well but, some cannot speak at all.
Have you seen the channel "A Peek Inside"? A mother who discusses her story raising a 16 year old non verbal son. He uses the iPad for communication so maybe a good channel for support/ideas :)
I haven't but I will check it out. Thanks for the tip.
Stacey Taylor She's a good TH-camr.
I love her claps and noises
There is gemiini dvm check video on youtube of that a once silent child found her voice and spoken thanks to this lady
I like to write because people understand me better than when I speak because my speech is impaired and I prefer to use pencil and paper on hard, smooth, and thick surfaces such as tables and oak panels. I have been writing since I was three years-old, when I was still struggling to say three-word sentences.
I see in your videos that Abbie is able to spontaneous express affection to you guys (family members). Have you tried teaching her to say, "I love you." in ALS? If so, why or why not. Thank you
i'm not sure if she would understand what she was signing really, so in a sense it may make the meaning empty ? just a guess
This video was TERRIFIC! and Abby is so awesome to watch... thumbs up, your doing a fabulous job
+Christina Swingle Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
What types of therapy does Abbie recieve? What activities seem to be most beneficial for her?
wow great and informative. my step son is a teen and is non verbal, very similar to Abigail... and yes too people can't believe that he's never said any words at all, but does make sounds. How did approach it when you did sign language if she had a difficult time concentrating. thank you
what is your favourite thing to do with abi?
Your video was really informative and absolutely love your sense of humour (and editing!). x Thank you
Loved your video. My daughter is nearly 6 and seems the same with communication. So nice to see videos like this. What is the app called that you mentioned please.
are there some levels where they won't even use sign language or type pads?
This was so informative! Love you guys! ❤️❤️
My son just turned 2 in January of this year he doesn’t talk he says mom when he’s crying that’s all and he pulls me or puts my hand on watever he wants me to own or turn on for him
Where do you live? I just learned about you all. Amazing!
What is Maverick's main purpose - providing sensory input, preventing her from wandering, interaction, etc.
Thanks a lot. Its very helpful. U guys are amazing.
It would be great to see a video on Maverick and how he helps Abigail!
Did you watch our recent vlog with Maverick?
I did! I thought it was really really good! I love your channel so much! I work with kids with additional support needs and some of them have autism that is similar to abi's, its so good to see autism represented in this way!
Hi I have a 3 year old nonverbal I would like to start using a app to help her . Could you tell me what is the name of the app you guys used for Abby to start with 😅🙏🏻 please and thanks .
A great program is Snap & Core First. Don't get the Tobii Dynavox Talker device. It it heavy, the battery doesn't last and it is very slow. Get an IPAD and purchase the software.
What do you think about running an Accessible Travel Tour Group Company for people with disabilities along with their service dogs?
How old was Abby when she got diagnosed? Was she stimming as a toddler and did it get worse over time? My son has a lot of autistic symptoms and we have an appointment in March with the developmental pediatrician. You're videos are really helpful!
What do you think of the puzzle piece logo?
You are a great Dad!
What Abbie's main sense that she craves input from the most?
I have faith in God she will speak. She is very smart and such a determined beautiful girl.😀😍
I am wondering about sensory processing disorder. Does Abbey have issues w that or does anyone else in the family have sensory issues? my understanding of autism is growing. for me I believe that I have sensory processing disorder and something to do w information processing disorder. The so called autism specialist that saw me this week had not even looked at my records prior to seeing me in his office so no news there. go back in 30 days. luckily my capd test is at the end of the month and I see a Neuro psych at the end of Feb. I just want to understand what is what. The more we can learn the more we can share and help. Thanks for putting it all out here.
RedRock Asrama yes most of us do have processing disorder. It to know always want to know more info about Autism and others!☺
Ana LaGoy sorry I did not see your reply. thank you. I got my test results. they said I have mild to moderate but I'm over 21 so the test was not really valid. not sure what any of that means. my two parrots can repeat phrases and look pretty but that's sort of what I feel like I'm doing. just trying to mimic words
How does Maverick work for Abigail what are some of the tasks maverick does for Abigail ?
Hello I have a question! I know some nonverbal autistics can become verbal but can a verbal autistic become nonverbal?
Was she like this as a toddler?
Have y'all considered trying cbd oil?
How does a nonverbal communication iPad app work?
What kind of dog is maverick? Does he help with Abby?
very educational
this was a really great video thank you!!
+Trinity Morris No problem. Thanks for watching!
+Sophie Konishi I too am normally quite talkative but when I become overstimulated,overwhelm or have a melt down I'm unable to talk so I completely understand!! I'm learning sign rn and it's so helpful in these situations!
im 16 and the child surfaces in the uk refuse to diagnose me with autism because i have processing disorders even tho they have done no formal tests what should i do
Thank you!
What is Abbie's biggest sensory sensitivity?
Mass Marathon!
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Do you think Isaiah have had to grow up faster when Abigail came along due to her greater need of attention from you as parents?
Do you think he has missed out on some things or has he been "supportive" and "joined the ride" during his childhood?
Im sorry if the sentences makes no sence, english is not my first language, but I hope you get it...
Thanks for great videos!
+diggidan I certainly feel Isaiah has had to grow up faster due to his sister's disability. He is as much a third caregiver as a brother for Abigail. It's not the first thing I'd pick as a relationship between siblings but it still works. At the end of the day he is still her big brother.
What is Abigail's favourite movie?
Has Abbie ever attempted to communicate signs on her own free will to anybody besides You, Priscilla, Isaiah, and her teachers/therapists?
How much did it cost to get a service dog?
Abby is awesome!! 😀
Thanks, we think so too. :)
What is Abigail's favourite activity?
Taylor 123 Riding a golf cart! 😊
What are some of Abbie's interests?
What app is being used @ 8:33 ?
When is Abigail's birthday
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Have you seen Rogue one?
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Hi can you tell me please is Abigale potty trained
and if
So how did you start with training
+We have a video about potty training. Just search through and you will see. Veronica Lawson
FatheringAutism
Thank you I have been through most of you videos tonight and found it
is very helpful and thank you for your reply
Keep doing what your doing its absolutely brilliant
Kind regards
Veronica
England
Abbe😘😘cute girl sweet
How do u do prubity
Maybe Abby can talk when she's older. I hope. : )
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Can Abby write on paper?
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You are so cute.
Does it mean that she NEVER talks no matter how much you tried???
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My best bet is that the part of her brain that allows speech is underformed or not working
So I see a lot of work being done on getting her to communicate what she wants. It seems like so many people are working tirelessly to ensure that everyone is able to cater to her every whim....when she wants a cookie or a drink or a chip or a raisin.... why not more work on getting her to be a contributing memeber of society. Like teaching her communication skills focused on being able to accommodate others, as much as herself? What about doing work on "accepting no?" Do you do that? If she wants a cookie, do you every just say no? Even if it causes a meltdown? I've watched other videos where she runs away in grocery stores and lays in the middle of isles... but i didn't see any type of discipline.... just redirecting her. Do you ever worry that not making her accountable for potentially dangerous behaviours will bite her in the butt one day? Running away like that / attempting to escape can be pretty dangerous if she suddenly bolts into a road one day. Is there any type of accountability or discipline? I'm not being confrontational, just genuinely curious.
+Rebecca Austin Most of her requests result in a "no" response. The introduction of communication has to result in highly reinforcing items to encourage that communication so it can be taught later on for more than just "I want" situations. Baby steps. You really need to watch more videos. There are videos of her folding clothes, doing dishes, vacuuming, putting laundry in the wash. She is a part of the lunch crew and puts her classmates lunches on trays for them. She picks up the living room at home and is in charge of putting shoes away in the shoe closet. She doesn't respond to discipline. Watch the Autism Timeout video. A pop on the butt or hand is also ineffective. Positive reinforcement for all humans autistic or not is a more effective means of curving behavior. It's scientifically and clinically proven. I hope that helps shed some light.