I love that. ”She is like she is, and that is okay.”

My husband really struggles with public meltdowns. Our daughter is verbal, though there are delays and she is a selective mute. She hates the way her body feels in a meltdown and so her script is usually "no daddy/mummy I'm scared, I'm too scared" and she is...any additional stimulus at this point will be completely overwhelming, eye contact, speech, touch is simply too much to process at that point for her. She will fight tooth and nail against it and he's worried that her meltdown will be misinterpreted and people may assume he's an abusive parent. I've given him a script for passers-by, but he feels it's worse because he's a man. I have Aspergers myself, so I get what she is going through and am more confident handling things in public. He has pretty much reduced solo public parenting to visiting the park/playground while I attend a monthly appointment. A great support in all other ways this is his main "autism hangup". It is sad that society has forced this wonderful, caring father to such a level 😔

I have autism and I want to say I love your videos there needs to be more autism understanding in the world and more education on it. It’s great that you document your daily life the ups and the downs. I had a meltdown at work and they thought I was overreacting it was a sensory trigger. Autism i feel isn’t understood by many but your videos educate and one person at a time there will be more understanding and support. You guys are awesome 😎

I love it when you said, “braylee say, ‘mtkamtkamtka!’” It’s a reminder that while yes it is important that she be able to communicate with the world in a way they can understand, it is also important that people communicate to her in the way she understands and prefers!

I love you guys and Braylee kinda reminds me of me when I was younger. I've written poems about what it's like being autistic and maybe it'll raise awareness. And another misconception/myth is that autism is caused by vaccines.

I wonder if she would like gestures and sign language? I absolutely love gesturing and signing, it just adds another layer of communication to interactions. That was really random, but I that would be so cute to see Braylee gesturing haha 😊

It’s taken me a long time to understand people who say that autism is not a bad thing or even that they see their autism as a good thing because I feel like I have suffered a lot with it but I think the truth is that it’s the way people have acted and treated me that has hurt me and made life hard for me, not actually the autism. It’s people who have made me feel broken. If people had understood and accepted me and also not taken advantage of the way I am then I think I would see my autism more positively. This is only the second of your videos I have watched but from the way your attitude seems to be I think Braylee will be one of the people who grows up to see her autism as a positive thing and I’m glad for that.

I like how simply you explained autism! I also like how all the comments on your video are positive 😊 it’s helping me get over a bad memory of when I was starting to understand autism, before I never knew what it was besides like a puzzle (lol), but then I started to get interested in child development and ended up meeting a distant family member who is autistic, also realized that my dad’s family friend was autistic (I felt so bad because everyone is so mean to him, he’s just like a huge joke to everyone but luckily it doesn’t phase him at all 😅) he’s almost in his 60’s and his parents help him, he’s doing fine! I respect Him a lot more now that I understand him. But the thing is, when I thought I was starting to get it, I commented on a KZfaq video to share what I was seeing (I felt like it fit right in with the conversation), but unfortunately someone with autism really raked me against the coals. They showed no mercy and I felt horrible, although I have no idea of what was wrong that I said ): I haven’t talked about autism since then, even my mom is always trying to say our family member is not autistic, and I just stay quiet. I feel like I know absolutely nothing after that experience. Although, I don’t know what was wrong with what I said 😅 This will probably be the most I talk about autism again. Hopefully it didn’t offend anyone 😭 but I felt like I needed to get that off my chest. I’m sure that person didn’t mean to be mean? Maybe they were just having a bad day. Or maybe I am really stupid when it comes to autism 😅 but I do feel like I’m understanding it, I often think that I am autistic given my behaviors and how easily I relate to others with it But seeing what a great community you have here makes me feel comfortable and your family is so sweet! ❤ and if you keep making these videos, no one will have to talk about, we’ll just understand it haha

As an autistic person your videos and your family make me feel so happy and so validated

often my son gets super excited and very loud and it's easier with other kids because I just tell them he is happy and they understand but with adults it's soo complicated... :)

I truly understand what you're going through. I have lived with autism for about 46 years. At work, Monday, I had both a meltdown, and an anxiety attack because my job involves a carryout with heavy items like bed frames, TVs, etc. I am mainly a cart pusher and maintenance. Like I said, Walmart is pretty much the only store to hang out at. Plus, a large number of people are 50+ and depend on so much. In most cases, we never have another cart pusher staying long enlugh to help out. One is out due to surgery, another is gone by the time I get there. I think they're aware of autism at where I work. The Store Manager is very helpful, too. She said " You are only one person, Hershal, so do only what you can." I am mostly furious with people in my town who think you owe them everything, and they never appreciate it, a few do. All I could ever want is more businesses to pop up sooner or later now that some people are moving here from California, they would want many businesses, too. Anxiety attacks and meltdowns are very normal responses to stress levels related to autism.

Always good to see you all!! Thanks for the good and sensible information, it reinforces what I believe!!

I love your videos, they are helping me learn so much and be more understanding ♥

I understand what you all are going through. I feel like there should be more people knowing about Autism.

What an awesome video! Ur beautiful girl isn’t broken!!! I TOTALLY agree-it’s just that some of us have brains that work differently-we need as a community to accept, embrace and love those that “are different”! I was bullied SO much as a child because my brain worked differently-we can have an amazing, wonderful world when we all work together, complementing eachother’s strengths & weaknesses-not anyone has all the answers-but when we work together, we are a force to be reckoned with!

Ur right our children don't have a disease and they don't need to be cured, very well said. Hey I think many of us have backed into s car that would not normally be in our drive way. I know I have 😉

That is the worst misconception of all that we suffer, and what I'd like to say to those people is, I have a happy and healthy life thank you very much! 💖 Must be so annoying for families of kids with Autism, and people who have Autism themselves, I know it's annoying for myself whenever I hear this assumption, because we simply don't suffer, I couldn't be more content with my life Thank you for addressing that assumption ❤💙💜 xo

Awe you are so welcome. This made me have happy tears. And her saying thank you to me hits right in my heart. I Love Braylee💖 & the both of you. If there is ever anything I can help with let me know. I can't wait for her to get her next package. Love hearing the two of you.laugh at the end of the video. 💖💖💞💞

Wow it's so great that she's saying lots of words..... I understand about your besutifuls daughters met downs ... Being a parent of someone with autism isn't easy some days I've done it for 47 yrs now I wouldn't ever choose another life... After all this time about a yr ago the Dr put him on a med called kolonpin it stopped the melt downs he's had one in a yr it was because he was upset over my sister dying ......my son is my life when I look back he's brought me so much joy in my life so much love..... GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY !!! Your daughter is a true blessing from GOD...... She's so beautiful!!!! Love from Mississippi💖💖💖....

Hi :) I am a new viewer to your channel but I have been sticking around because your little Braylee is similar in her mannerisms to my youngest daughter, Jasmine. Jasmine was diagnosed with Autism in Nov 2018. She is about to turn 4 this April 2nd. National Autism awareness day is her birthday, Ironically, lol. I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. They are really helpful. My husband works long hours and I have the kids mostly alone for large portions of the day and being able to relate to another adult in the same shoes is just... honestly comforting. I've caught myself wondering more then once about how the future will be but... it's definitely healthier to be more present to the current moment because there is so much more room for anxiety over the unknown. Big hugs! You guys are awesome parents and Braylee is so sweet!

Ok........I want to hear the "backing into the babysitter's car" story! You were both cracking up just remembering!

My son's meltdowns finally is infrequent as well and his is rough when it happens. Also cuz he's bigger and stronger AND I'm disabled so when it's just me it's really hard. His have become more violent as well 🤦 it's so cute when autistic kids actually talk even if it's just echolalia. So u back into people's car with a car so u thought to buy a bus so u can tromple the vehicles 😂😂

Love the My Little Pony earmuffs

Braylee I like your shirt~Have a wonderful week! 😍😍😍😍

Love from Indonesia 🇲🇨. Happy life with wee Family

I am really happy you made this video as this is what I want to say to lots of parents and teachers and health professionals who thinks because my son has autism he is aggressive and that's so unfair as he is very caring person

I’m 32 and autistic, and I understand what you’re trying to say by “not suffering,” but I disagree at the same time. I am in pain 24/7, but it’s because of my environment not my autism. I hope that makes sense. I don’t want a cure either. I also have a daughter who’s autistic and if you took away our autism we wouldn’t even be the same people. So I’m not putting autism down as an enemy or something. It’s not a disease, like you said, it’s something that defines me. It’s hard to find a balance between the extremes of “autism is so horrible and we need to fight the autism” and “autism is no big deal.” While I wouldn’t trade my autism for being NT, I still don’t want my struggles downplayed. The world is really hard for people like me. Really really hard. Sometimes I’m sad that my daughter is going to have the same trouble I had growing up, and I have no clue how I’m going to help her through life stages that caused trauma for me. It’s terrifying. But I still wouldn’t change it. I just want people to understand that yes, it is actually very painful at times. For some more than others. I hope that made sense.

She's beautiful!!!!!!

Omg.. david I have backed into stiluff great story 2 end the vlog 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hi Wee Family loved this hugs Love Sara

Braylee is so sweet!

Awww she’s so gorgeous 😍

Thank you so much for this topic guys! The meltdowns and obsessive behaviors is what made me realize my Ari has over-sensory issues. It's usually when something doesn't go the way she thinks it should that she'll have a meltdown, so I never know when to expect one, and she gets violent toward me during them like kicking and hitting, but she's getting better at learning to work through it if something doesn't go her way. I went from worrying that I had a bad kid, to learning how to help her get through it, so thanks! She turned 6 today and I was brave enough to have her neighborhood friend over, and she did so great! I'm learning that it's ok to get her out and do things, and not to be worried if we might have one bad moment 😊

I love her red sparkly sweater. My daughter does the planking, flailing limbs,dead weight thing too. Thankfully not as much as she used to because she's 6 n she's almost 4 feet tall (3'10") n weighs 58 lbs. My daughter is very emotionally disregulated also, particularly lately. I really hope someone can figure out why or how I can help her.

Hi Stacey I wanted to know how long did it take braylee to buckle herself in into the car seat that’s what’s causing major meltdowns especially now that he’s going to a different school n they don’t allow us to get off the vehicle to buckle our child in 😣....and well said David👍🏼

❗🌲❗ #WinterIsComming ❗🌲 Love ya guys, i hope this week goes better I heard adorable lil #fishbubbles stim when she felt her shirt super cute Abbie does it 2 ♥️💟♥️

love you bunches wee family i love you guys so much and i can totally relate to your daughter i got into a fight today cuz someone wouldn’t leave me alone

Snow the day after your birthday? Holy cow! I am not looking for to snow or winter at all. I understand why you guys are though. Isn't your birthday Oct. 17th, David? Seems too soon for snow! I can honestly say I never had any misconceptions, because I never heard of autism until I found the Maass family. And I have only been learning since! Love you guys! Hope everyone is feeling better

Awesome

I could use some help. My 9 year old has adhd. I have add it is genetic. My 2 year old has temper tantrums because she doesnt know how to regulate her emotions yet. What do I do when she does that?? Do I leave her where she is and just wait until she stops. Can I go into another room because I cant handle the screaming

Happy Birthday 🎂

Love y'all. Please tell us the date night/backing into the babysitter's car story

I pretty sure I saw a dahlia moments into the video, I knew It was going to be a good one!!!

You guys are great lol that ruined date night backing into babysitters car omg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️ hilarious

Where do u live in Minnesota

good video, amigo

My ex backed in to my car in his driveway.

I understand that meltdowns are very hard on all of you. I am curious why you don't share any of that with us. I suspect it's a privacy thing, and you are probably too busy to film, but I am curious, perhaps interested is a better word. We get to see the best of her, and that's important from so many angles.

That house need to be decluttered and cleaned...

#Differantisnotbroken

Amyra has the same one! Same color, even!