Braylee talking to the manikins is so interesting. I think I agree with Stacey that she is giving an accounting of them, like if we entered a room full of people and just want them to know that we are aware of them. I appreciated that you showed the way she was having difficulty transitioning from going out shopping and then returning home. Even if you can't really explain how she feels in a way that we can understand, the emotional pull was very obvious. I think the way that you handled it would be very helpful for other parents; just giving her the time, with no stress, and suggesting something she can do after she has made the transition, was great. No meltdown, that was awesome. BTW, the new clothes were super cute!

I’m autistic too and had the absolute worst time with transitions and still have a hard time. I used to just sob and I couldn’t explain why. It felt like something so impossible to do. Sometimes I still sit in the car for like 30 minutes after getting home just because it’s what I need then.

I'm autistic and I've always liked the mannequins, too. Especially when the ones at Old Navy used to have heads and look more like real people. To me, they were like big dolls. I wanted to play with them, talk to them, hold their hands. Dolls have always been my special interest, too. I've always thought of them as my friends.❤😊

Transition for me feels like my world has been turned upside down. I get it Braylee your doing great.

Also, that looks like a sensory seeking behaviour Braylee is using with the car door to regulate herself during the transition! It's amazing the little tricks we will find to make things easier for ourselves 😊 and, what you were saying about you forgetting things in a transition, compared to Braylee's struggle with transitions was spot on! I have autism but far lower support needs than Braylee (i dont like to use the term 'higher functioning' because it doesnt allow for the spiky ability pattern in Autism) but I struggle more than you do, less than Braylee does, with transitions, it would seem. I will forget things in transitions and i CANNOT go back. Ive abandoned items i technically need, numerous times (house keys, water bottle, etc) cos i just cannot do the transition from inside to outside again 😅 its a whole change in temperature, vibe, level of noise and theres so many steps and so many things to think about and just no ahaha. Ive found routine so important. Down to WHERE i keep items i go out with every day, to make them right by the door so i can easily grab them en route out, having a set time i start getting ready, a set time i leave the house, but with extra time in there in case i do need longer or need to go back. I also have to do the same thing coming in again, particularly if ive been socialising a lot or have had a super productive work day, due to going from over stimulation to safe place base level of stimulation all at once is a lot for me. The best way i could put it is it feels like im riding on this huge wave of energy and it doesnt just go like neurotypical peoples seems to, it has to be given time to ease off and sometimes i have to help it along with sensory items, calming techniques etc

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Hi Stacey and David, I have commented on this several times but I haven't heard anything back, and I would really love to know your guys feelings on the following subject. First of all I really appreciate and love the way you allow Braylee to just be herself and you do not try to make her mask. I think I told you there's this young lady on KZfaq who her whole life she was always having to learn to mask. And now that she's grown up she says it was a terrible feeling of being fake and not being able to be herself. But it was done so she would be more neurotypical acting in behaviors. I wonder what do you guys think about either schools or special schools for autistic kids that want them to mask. You know the proper way to say hello is.....,... look in someone's eyes and say, hello how are you today? Personally to me I think it's a bunch of crap because it's not real. So in a sense a child is being made to mask and act in ways that typical people act but they're not being true to themselves. And I think after watching you guys for so many years the way you have brought up Braylee is so cool. So one of my questions has always been how do you guys feel about ABA therapy? And what type of school does Braylee go to? If she's in public school does she get like a shadow or teacher's assistant that hangs out with her? How does that work, can you please explain that to me I've always wanted to know and there's a lot of controversy with ABA and I want to know how you feel about it. Thank you so much for uploading tonight I was hoping you guys would. Okay back to the video.

You need 2 use duct tape on that tube leaking from your pool. It will 100% hold alot longer, I know ya'll have duct tape!! Lol

Congratulations Braylee! What a great accomplishment! Enjoy your Summer kiddo! ❤😊

Maybe the movie Mannequin is real and they are talking to Braylee. LOL

Congratulations on graduating from elementary school, Braylee🙂👍! I hope you all have a very blessed summer🙂! Thanks for sharing👍! Love you all and God bless✝️🙏🏻🙂❤️🏊🏻‍♂️!

Thanks for sharing your life experiences as it relates to living and loving on the spectrum.

i am so happy for braylee :) i hope you guys had a good time :)

Congratulations Braylee and best luck in middle school

I sometimes deal with transitions from something depending on what it is my mood can change and I definitely seek sensory input from it and it takes me time to self regulate then I feel better

I think it's cool how much Braylee likes talking to mannequins.

Hey there Braylee 😊❤

her laugh is absolutely the cutest. I love her hair , it’s so pretty, I also love her iPad case, where did you get it from

Hi! I will explain!

Congratulations Braylee ❤❤❤❤❤