I’m from Kansas City. Tornadoes are honestly super scary. The super loud sirens, the grabbing our dog and pets and bringing them to the basement. It’s not fun. And sometimes there’s sirens then they go off, and they come back on. So you have to rush everything down, come back up, and come back down again.
The bigger your channel gets, the more hate you will recieve. dont focus on the negative. shine the light on those of us who praise your parenting. and love yall as a family.
We moved to Florida the day before the hurricane, lost power and my autistic daughter ran out in the middle of the night but was fine and found by her service dog. Your videos really help. My daughter is 22 and thanks to your potty training video she's getting there
Thinking of your family during this time. I will never forget what I saw right after Hurricane Charley in 2004 in Florida. My father survived the hurricane alone in Port Charlotte, but later passed away. I donated all of his furniture to Habitat for Humanity. Stay safe.
Is it weird that I'm almost 30 and I'm a mother but I really wish that you guys were my parents? LOL I am addicted to your family and I just adore you all
Thank you for sharing and educating the public. I'm a single mother with 2 boys on the spectrum, ages 11 and 13. Many people have no clue how families with Autism live. Your positive personality is refreshing and reminds me of what I need to be as a mother of children with special needs. Not sure if you have tried this but, my son loves his rocking chair that he rocks in so he not only stems but gets the sensory need fulfilled.
She is such a beautiful girl and you can see in her eyes how sensitive and innocent she is. I know it must be hard day to day but God knew you could handle such a special person
All safe down in the Martin County and Palm Beach County District! We all lost power for a few days but that is the worst of the damages here! I worked at the hospital during the storm days and we only had one surgery on generator power which was such a blessing compared to our last few hurricanes there! Hoping and praying that your family is all safe and sound! Much Love!
Hope you all are holding up and staying safe, sound, and dry throughout the hurricane! Praying for you!!! And I pray Abigail doesn't get too over-stimulated, and her anxiety stays low during the storms ahead. God bless and keep you all safe!
I just wanted to say I love how understanding you are with her, when something like this happens you pull back on demands & snacks. I think that is just one of the many examples of how wounderful parents you two are. ♥️
I just realized why Abbie's smiles are so heartwarming-they're always genuine. People have two smiles: a genuine smile that comes naturally when we're happy, and a social smile that we use when smiling is the socially-appropriate response. Abbie has no sense of what is socially appropriate. Every time she smiles, she means it.
I recently found your channel and am hooked. I’ve never known anyone with autism but I am loving your videos and family. It’s so easy to waste time watching you guys because they’re so entertaining and informational. I wish I’d found your channel when you started because I am binge watching in order hoping to catch up!
I'm a new viewer and I can see your doing a great job raising your kids. Your situation isn't easy but your doing the best for your children and I'm sure the haters couldn't do what you do. I hope you all stay safe during the hurricane.
Stay safe and prayers are with you and everyone in Florida! I have a friend living in Florida and he is scared. Keep us posted on the hurricane and making videos with sweet Abigail.
Stay safe guys. Hope you don't lose power for long. I have been glued to the tv watching the news on Irma. Stay safe and I hope you guys don't get to much damage.
Thinking of you guys. Irma took a right turn at Ft. Myers and there's been reports of tornadoes around Orlando. I'm impressed at how prepared and how calm and competent you all are and have no worries but still I wish you the best in staying safe.
Seeing as how the goals of this channel is to spread awareness and educating the world about autism, it makes sense that you explain everything... Especially for all of the new subscribers! It's all good! (I hate heights and ladders, too. Can't do ladders. No. Nooooo! LOL!)
I worked at hospital in 2008 in Iowa we had major flooding not going to lie I cried when national guard showed up to help us evacuate our patients. I know this is an old video, butvi love our national guard.
Flipping the trampoline like that is pretty smart, my smarty pants self would be proud of the plan to completely take it apart and store it inside 😂😂❤️
Ive never met anyone with autism but since watching these videos im so interested in it and am learning so much with these videos! You are incredible parents. God bless you - love an aussie viewer ♡
I am on the spectrum, with asperger's symdrome. I live in West Sussex, England. I find disruption to my routine quite stressful. You have done a wonderful job with Abbie.
JAMES ATTWOOD Hi James I live in Kent England . I have a teenage girl with adhd with autistic tendencies. She hates her routine disrupted , even to the point she’s on countdown to go back to school in the summer holidays.
went through Irma yesterday and early this morning, it took my tree down and my shed. I didn't sleep all night it was the worst hurricane I have ever experienced after living here for over 12 years. Thank the Lord my house is still intact.
I was just thinking about your family with the bad weather!! I'm a new subscriber and I love your videos!! Y'all are freaking awesome!! Abbie is has touched my heart!! Sending love from Houston TX!!
Be safe. I am so thankful I found your channel a couple of days ago. I have an austic two year old. You all are teaching me more and more every day on how to handle different things. I found you all on his rough days and it made me feel like I was not the only one going through it. Thank you so much for the daily blogs and the great information.
I hope you guys weather the storm well and safely!! As a person who has been a care provider for over 20 years I would love to hear what your 'new' dreams are for Abby. You had mentioned in a previous video about the need to mourn the dreams you had previously and I would love to know what dreams you have for her now. What your hopes and fears maybe for her future - short term and long term. Thank you!
I've been binge-watching since yesterday and just had to comment that Abbie has the exact same color walls in her room that I did when I was a teenager! The same design too! The only difference is that the top of mine was orange and not pink. But I've never seen anyone else have that style before, especially with the lime green stripe! It's so cool to see! (Side note: My parents let me have it that way but painted over it as soon as I moved out, haha. Too bright for them.)
stay safe! i've been binge watching your vlogs and i love your content! i've learned a lot about autism and i think it's great how you guys keep it real. you guys deserve the growth in subscribers :)
How could people even think about putting a negative comment?! You guys literally do nothing wrong ya everyone is human we all make mistakes. You know the people that put a negative comment I would love to see them put their lives online and see what negative things other people have to say. You guys are awesome! Love you abbie!!
With more viewers, comes more opinions. As you get bigger, it just grows as well. It happens with everyone, especially family channels because people love to critique. Hope you guys never let it get you down!
I love watch you channel both my brothers are autistic and do wonderful, and I’m currently expecting my first child and the doctors have told me their is a chance my son may be autistic and watching you guys helps me so much and know I’m not alone
Prayers go out to u guys I went through Harvey and I'm highly autistic and for me it was hard and frustrating I know what Abby going through and having now power and I didn't have nothing to do
Kayla Elam same with me too and I know what there going though and it was bad.and prayers are going out to Florida!! Cuz if u went through Harvey u know what there going though 😞🙏
It’s really interesting listening to you talking about what you do before a hurricane coming. In the uk we don’t have anything like this. We have heavy rain and that’s about it it. Seems like a lot of things to remember to prepare for one coming. It must be like going in the dark ages if you don’t have a generator.
Thank you for vlogging! You guys are awesome and I hope all go well for you in this crazy time. One of my boys that has Autism is super nervous about the storm and it has been so different to keep him calm. Once again thank you for putting yourselves out to the public.
I absolutely love you guys and your patience and your love for each other! my daughter is high functioning but is on the spectrum she can't stand certain clothes can't stand certain loud noises and a few other things. I am still learning how to be patient with her and you guys are helping me so much to learn some patience ❤❤
We left our trampoline out for hurricane Katrina. We lived in southeast Louisiana, about half an hour away from new orleans. Never saw most of that trampoline again.
Abbie is so beautiful and don’t let people tell her differently I have a little cousin with autism and he gets made fun of because he has a hard time talking and he came home crying and he said he never wanted to go back to school again so don’t let anyone tell Abbie that she can not do something because if she believes she can then she can do it
I want to recommend you guys a nice weather radio that isn't too startling it's the Midland WR-300 you can adjust the volume of the actual siren and it is also a AM FM radio I hope you guys stay safe
So scary! I live in Phoenix, and can't begin to imagine anything like that. I don't know what I would do with my nonverbal autistic son if I had to deal with a hurricane. I hope you guys will be safe. Sending love!
I always used deflection whenever my child exhibited 'negative autistic behavior.' Whenever I saw him rocking and echolalia (murmuring) I gave him an activity to do like, playing with a toy or sweeping the floor.
In our tiny 2 bedroom college apartment in Gainesville right now with 6 people, trying not to go stir-crazy. Still have power for the moment so I figured I would watch a little TH-cam while I can! Thinking about you all during this craziness, just glad Irma has weakened a bit over the past two days
AlyCat1975 IKR. I just starting to watch killian clan and abbie and Aidan are so similar interms of needs. Except Aidan is blind. They are both so cute, especially Abbie.
I love watching! Abby is beautiful inside and out. Autism does bother me so much, i struggle daily. But your light you shine is amazing. You guys are amazing parents, Abby is so lucky. Love your family. Maverick too! I know how much an Autism service dog can help, my Autism/Alert dog helps me so so much.
I love your family! Not to be weird but you remind me of my father who passed away Sept 15 of 2008. He was very positive and just a laid back kinda guy. I grew up in hospitals due to being allergic to the sun and having Addison's disease my dad would comfort me like you comfort Abby. I'm a new subscriber and I love your family. I have learned so much about Autism. My fiance is a barber and has a client who brings in their little son who has autism he looks forward to his visit every month! He watched your vlog about when they get haircuts so he can learn new things to make it much more easier for the little boy. Much love and prayers to your beautiful family.
I’m from Kansas City. Tornadoes are honestly super scary. The super loud sirens, the grabbing our dog and pets and bringing them to the basement. It’s not fun. And sometimes there’s sirens then they go off, and they come back on. So you have to rush everything down, come back up, and come back down again.
have i really been watching you guys this long, i remember this vlog.
Stay safe during the hurricane and it will be ok
I know this is an older video, but THANK YOU for putting your trampoline down. We had one come through our kitchen windows once.
You inspired me to be happy and stay positive
I made 19 Galen’s of slime and gave it to hundred of kids at the children’s hospital
The bigger your channel gets, the more hate you will recieve. dont focus on the negative. shine the light on those of us who praise your parenting. and love yall as a family.
my sister rocks whenever she is happy
Praying for you and everyone's safety
We moved to Florida the day before the hurricane, lost power and my autistic daughter ran out in the middle of the night but was fine and found by her service dog. Your videos really help. My daughter is 22 and thanks to your potty training video she's getting there
Teenage son: Why are you so extra?
Dad: No one says extra anymore
Gave me a good laugh!
Thinking of your family during this time. I will never forget what I saw right after Hurricane Charley in 2004 in Florida. My father survived the hurricane alone in Port Charlotte, but later passed away. I donated all of his furniture to Habitat for Humanity. Stay safe.
Is it weird that I'm almost 30 and I'm a mother but I really wish that you guys were my parents? LOL I am addicted to your family and I just adore you all
Something Clever same
Same
Me too!!
not weird. I'm 48 and a mother too and I get this. Such loving parents - we should all have that experience.
Thank you for sharing and educating the public. I'm a single mother with 2 boys on the spectrum, ages 11 and 13. Many people have no clue how families with Autism live. Your positive personality is refreshing and reminds me of what I need to be as a mother of children with special needs. Not sure if you have tried this but, my son loves his rocking chair that he rocks in so he not only stems but gets the sensory need fulfilled.
She is such a beautiful girl and you can see in her eyes how sensitive and innocent she is. I know it must be hard day to day but God knew you could handle such a special person
All safe down in the Martin County and Palm Beach County District! We all lost power for a few days but that is the worst of the damages here! I worked at the hospital during the storm days and we only had one surgery on generator power which was such a blessing compared to our last few hurricanes there! Hoping and praying that your family is all safe and sound! Much Love!
Hope you all are holding up and staying safe, sound, and dry throughout the hurricane! Praying for you!!! And I pray Abigail doesn't get too over-stimulated, and her anxiety stays low during the storms ahead. God bless and keep you all safe!
You guys are like super parents. I know no ones perfect but you guys really do a lot.
I hope you are okay. I have been praying for everyone affected by the hurricanes. You seem like wonderful parents. Good luck and God Bless.
I just wanted to say I love how understanding you are with her, when something like this happens you pull back on demands & snacks. I think that is just one of the many examples of how wounderful parents you two are. ♥️
your daughter is super beautiful...praying for your family's safety during the hurricane..
I just realized why Abbie's smiles are so heartwarming-they're always genuine. People have two smiles: a genuine smile that comes naturally when we're happy, and a social smile that we use when smiling is the socially-appropriate response. Abbie has no sense of what is socially appropriate. Every time she smiles, she means it.
I recently found your channel and am hooked. I’ve never known anyone with autism but I am loving your videos and family. It’s so easy to waste time watching you guys because they’re so entertaining and informational. I wish I’d found your channel when you started because I am binge watching in order hoping to catch up!
I'm a new viewer and I can see your doing a great job raising your kids. Your situation isn't easy but your doing the best for your children and I'm sure the haters couldn't do what you do. I hope you all stay safe during the hurricane.
Stay safe and prayers are with you and everyone in Florida! I have a friend living in Florida and he is scared. Keep us posted on the hurricane and making videos with sweet Abigail.
Stay safe guys. Hope you don't lose power for long. I have been glued to the tv watching the news on Irma. Stay safe and I hope you guys don't get to much damage.
Thinking of you guys. Irma took a right turn at Ft. Myers and there's been reports of tornadoes around Orlando. I'm impressed at how prepared and how calm and competent you all are and have no worries but still I wish you the best in staying safe.
Seeing as how the goals of this channel is to spread awareness and educating the world about autism, it makes sense that you explain everything... Especially for all of the new subscribers! It's all good! (I hate heights and ladders, too. Can't do ladders. No. Nooooo! LOL!)
"We want people to get it." That is the best autism advocacy quote ever!
Hannah, oh I do get that! I had asked about it earlier in order to share the brand with the parents of my students. It looks like a great car seat!
Hannah Schaffer lo u cant while doors closed.. if she wants ok but not other kids in the age of 12 r sitting in car seats
yes, you can. she can open the door.
Hannah Schaffer no u cant if theyre locked, btw i have autism too
So i bet i need do any lo
I worked at hospital in 2008 in Iowa we had major flooding not going to lie I cried when national guard showed up to help us evacuate our patients. I know this is an old video, butvi love our national guard.
This isn’t my typical stuff I’d usually watch but ever since i came across your channel ive been HOOKED. I love you guys.
Abbie is so sweet I love her and she has taught me a lot more about autism
Flipping the trampoline like that is pretty smart, my smarty pants self would be proud of the plan to completely take it apart and store it inside 😂😂❤️
I have my moments. Honestly, that was my initial plan too until I remembered the hours of putting it together.
She really is the cutest thing ever.
Ive never met anyone with autism but since watching these videos im so interested in it and am learning so much with these videos! You are incredible parents. God bless you
- love an aussie viewer ♡
I am on the spectrum, with asperger's symdrome. I live in West Sussex, England. I find disruption to my routine quite stressful.
You have done a wonderful job with Abbie.
JAMES ATTWOOD Hi James I live in Kent England . I have a teenage girl with adhd with autistic tendencies. She hates her routine disrupted , even to the point she’s on countdown to go back to school in the summer holidays.
Suec C m9
I’m from Pickens SC USA and I have ASPEGERS SYNDROME
went through Irma yesterday and early this morning, it took my tree down and my shed. I didn't sleep all night it was the worst hurricane I have ever experienced after living here for over 12 years. Thank the Lord my house is still intact.
I was just thinking about your family with the bad weather!! I'm a new subscriber and I love your videos!! Y'all are freaking awesome!! Abbie is has touched my heart!! Sending love from Houston TX!!
Heather Johnson me to I am in Houston
I have family that lives in Katy I hope you are all doing ok and are staying safe.
I was thinking of them to,Hope your safe in Texas
Zoe Grey thank you and hope your family Is ok to 🙏
Heather Johnson are you safe right now?
Stay safe guys. Be careful! You guys know what is best for your kiddos. You guys shouldn't have to explain what you go through. Love you!💜💜💜💜💜💜
I can never get over how beautiful Abbie is! So sweet!❤️
Be safe. I am so thankful I found your channel a couple of days ago. I have an austic two year old. You all are teaching me more and more every day on how to handle different things. I found you all on his rough days and it made me feel like I was not the only one going through it. Thank you so much for the daily blogs and the great information.
Dad you would be an amazing teacher
I hope you guys weather the storm well and safely!! As a person who has been a care provider for over 20 years I would love to hear what your 'new' dreams are for Abby. You had mentioned in a previous video about the need to mourn the dreams you had previously and I would love to know what dreams you have for her now. What your hopes and fears maybe for her future - short term and long term. Thank you!
Glad to hear from you guys...You are in my thoughts during this horrible storm...I wish you and all affected safety.
I've been binge-watching since yesterday and just had to comment that Abbie has the exact same color walls in her room that I did when I was a teenager! The same design too! The only difference is that the top of mine was orange and not pink. But I've never seen anyone else have that style before, especially with the lime green stripe! It's so cool to see! (Side note: My parents let me have it that way but painted over it as soon as I moved out, haha. Too bright for them.)
stay safe! i've been binge watching your vlogs and i love your content! i've learned a lot about autism and i think it's great how you guys keep it real. you guys deserve the growth in subscribers :)
Christina Le me too!! When I found their channel I binged for days!! Love this family!!
Christina Le LOL! I've been binge watching for over a week now! Haha! I love the Maass clan!
Me too!!! ❤️ them.
Heather Johnson Same here!! Family channels usually aren't my thing but they're so fun and genuine.
Christina Le same girl same😂
How could people even think about putting a negative comment?! You guys literally do nothing wrong ya everyone is human we all make mistakes. You know the people that put a negative comment I would love to see them put their lives online and see what negative things other people have to say. You guys are awesome! Love you abbie!!
Prayers and thoughts. Stay safe guys.
Hope you all are safe. I will keep you all in my prayers.
You have very beautiful children :). I hope the hurricane damage is minimal, and you are all safe and not too stressed x
Stay safe, stay calm, stay together. Good luck!
Soooo many prayers for your family.
Hey. Y'all r an inspiration to people every where. Plz stay safe!!!!!
We always fill our bathtubs with water to use for flushing during storms like that
Praying for you guys stay safe.
I think you guys are doing awesome as parents, every thing you do for your kids is amazing and I definitely look up to you.❤️
Stay safe guys and great video on prepping for it.and prayers for everyone effected by the hurricane.
With more viewers, comes more opinions. As you get bigger, it just grows as well. It happens with everyone, especially family channels because people love to critique. Hope you guys never let it get you down!
I love watch you channel both my brothers are autistic and do wonderful, and I’m currently expecting my first child and the doctors have told me their is a chance my son may be autistic and watching you guys helps me so much and know I’m not alone
The dog sticking his head out of the top of the car sooooo funny.
Also buy her some headphones so she can listen to music. My daughter is autisic and she loves music and helps keep her calm.
She doesn’t like anything on her face and head
Prayers go out to u guys I went through Harvey and I'm highly autistic and for me it was hard and frustrating I know what Abby going through and having now power and I didn't have nothing to do
I went through hurricane Harvey I pray y'all are ok 👌🏻 during hurricane Irma
Kayla Elam same
Kayla Elam How are you guys?
Kayla Elam same with me too and I know what there going though and it was bad.and prayers are going out to Florida!! Cuz if u went through Harvey u know what there going though 😞🙏
Same! hope y'all are all safe
Kayla Elam are you at home or are you still evacuated
Prayers from Australia. Be safe guys.
It’s really interesting listening to you talking about what you do before a hurricane coming. In the uk we don’t have anything like this. We have heavy rain and that’s about it it. Seems like a lot of things to remember to prepare for one coming. It must be like going in the dark ages if you don’t have a generator.
I really enjoy watching your vlogs and your family
Very informative, both hurricane and autism hurricane prep.
Stay safe guys and good luck!
Thank you for vlogging! You guys are awesome and I hope all go well for you in this crazy time. One of my boys that has Autism is super nervous about the storm and it has been so different to keep him calm. Once again thank you for putting yourselves out to the public.
I love Priscilla's laugh❤️
Praying for you and the rest of the people in the path of Irma. Best of luck! Much love from Ohio.
Y'all are amazing parents
Stay safe! You all will be in our thoughts! Love your videos!!!
Late comment, but great tip about the battery operated items! I don't ignore why I didn't think of that....lol, but thanks!!!!!
I absolutely love you guys and your patience and your love for each other! my daughter is high functioning but is on the spectrum she can't stand certain clothes can't stand certain loud noises and a few other things. I am still learning how to be patient with her and you guys are helping me so much to learn some patience ❤❤
We left our trampoline out for hurricane Katrina. We lived in southeast Louisiana, about half an hour away from new orleans. Never saw most of that trampoline again.
I don’t know why, but it was hilarious with you talking all nonchalantly and Isaiah getting blown away on the patio with the generator
Abbie is so beautiful and don’t let people tell her differently I have a little cousin with autism and he gets made fun of because he has a hard time talking and he came home crying and he said he never wanted to go back to school again so don’t let anyone tell Abbie that she can not do something because if she believes she can then she can do it
I love your family and your daughter is so adorable!! Please stay safe!!!
I hope you guys stay safe. Ive been thinking about you guys all day.
I want to recommend you guys a nice weather radio that isn't too startling it's the Midland WR-300 you can adjust the volume of the actual siren and it is also a AM FM radio
I hope you guys stay safe
So scary! I live in Phoenix, and can't begin to imagine anything like that. I don't know what I would do with my nonverbal autistic son if I had to deal with a hurricane.
I hope you guys will be safe. Sending love!
I'm so hooked on this family!
I love that I am discovering so many sensible, courageous and loving TH-camrs. Adding you to the list, and learning a lot from your videos.
I feel what your going through my nephew is autistic keep doing what your doing your on the right path peace and blessings. ....,
my brother has autism and when there is weather changes he does the same rocking and noises as Abby was doing so don't be worried
I always used deflection whenever my child exhibited 'negative autistic behavior.' Whenever I saw him rocking and echolalia (murmuring) I gave him an activity to do like, playing with a toy or sweeping the floor.
Stay safe.......hugs from Canada
In our tiny 2 bedroom college apartment in Gainesville right now with 6 people, trying not to go stir-crazy. Still have power for the moment so I figured I would watch a little TH-cam while I can! Thinking about you all during this craziness, just glad Irma has weakened a bit over the past two days
I love the Killen Clan and I'm sure you can do an amazing collab video discussing the challenges faced by non verbal children. Love you guys!
I watch them every day as well. The first thing I thought of was how similar Aidan and Abby are with their behaviors.
AlyCat1975 I watch the Killen Clan too!! Love them to so much!
AlyCat1975 IKR. I just starting to watch killian clan and abbie and Aidan are so similar interms of needs. Except Aidan is blind. They are both so cute, especially Abbie.
I watch them also and Aidan is so cute and Keez is a adorable
AlyCat1975 I watch The Killian Clan too every day. I have Special Needs too.
Thinking about you guys tonight! Praying you are safe and doing well!
Love Abigial! So awesome when she is most happy and smiley (:
I love watching! Abby is beautiful inside and out. Autism does bother me so much, i struggle daily. But your light you shine is amazing. You guys are amazing parents, Abby is so lucky. Love your family. Maverick too! I know how much an Autism service dog can help, my Autism/Alert dog helps me so so much.
Stay safe!!! I'm praying for you and your family! Also, I love the Killen clan!!!! I watch them along with your family everyday!
Stay safe..... prayers from Texas
I love how you record things the dog in the sunroof had me rolling 😂
I love your family! Not to be weird but you remind me of my father who passed away Sept 15 of 2008. He was very positive and just a laid back kinda guy. I grew up in hospitals due to being allergic to the sun and having Addison's disease my dad would comfort me like you comfort Abby. I'm a new subscriber and I love your family. I have learned so much about Autism.
My fiance is a barber and has a client who brings in their little son who has autism he looks forward to his visit every month! He watched your vlog about when they get haircuts so he can learn new things to make it much more easier for the little boy.
Much love and prayers to your beautiful family.
super late, but i love how prepared you guys are. that's awesome, and very good for abby!
I love your channel I immediately clicked
I love Priscila sense of humor!! Love long vlogs and the end after the bip hilarious 😂
I've learned so much from your channel I had no idea what kids with autism were capable of! Love your channel