I’m sorry but you two are such good parents. Thought I should recognize that.

The shirt being tied on the side is the most 80s part of the outfit by far.

I love the idea of using the lunch bag for the toiletry bag! I may do that just for regular travel with my kids!! I actually think this video has great ideas for kids going to camp even without special needs! PS: Abbies 80s outfit is awesome!!

The Wetbrush is a lifesaver, I honestly don't know what I did before I got one. Have fun at camp, Abby!

I love this channel and learning about parenting an Autistic child!! Even though I’m not a parent (in fact I’m Abby’s age). She’s such an awesome girl and I’m so glad that she has two amazing parents, a loving brother, and many friends by her side.❤️❤️❤️

Ziplocs are the best when traveling with kids. I'd do the same thing with my little one. So nice not having to try to piece an outfit together out of a suitcase

Every summer (but I can’t this year because of Governor’s Scholars Program) I work the kitchen at a special needs church camp in Beattyville, KY! It’s called Sonshine camp and we always have such a blast! It’s so much fun to see all the campers singing and playing games and getting to make lifelong friendships. I think last year our youngest camper was 11 and our oldest was in his late 70s!

former ABA therapist here. You guys are the best!!! I am SO glad you take care of yourselves and Abby by sending her to camp, having respite and allowing others to love her. You have to take care of yourself to survive the daily stressors. I have worked with so many parents who literally at the end of their rope and yet they seem to be unable to reach to the community that can hep them. You all are truly doing your area and the world a service with this blog.

As someone who spent many years of my youth being a camp counsellor, I absolutely LOVED kids who showed up with their clothes organized into ziplocks. It was great and made for way quicker mornings! I loved your point to about kids being okay at camp... it's so true. And having that kind of attitude does wonders for a kid's success at camp. Typically, things like homesickness were made way worse by parents projecting their anxieties onto the kids. Homesickness is normal and even good but it will be okay. Kids may wear their favourite shirt five days in a row, but it will be okay. It will all be okay.... and typically, far better than okay! Camp is such a safe and caring place to develop independence for any kid.

Can't believe it is already time for her to pack for camp again. Time flies. 80's theme sounds great!

I'm so excited for Abbie! How did you guys get over the fear of sending her away and trusting the buddies with her? My daughter has extreme meltdowns and zero patients, especially if she doesn't get her way. She will literally scream at the highest pitch she can and be self injurious until she gets her way. I have never came across another child like her , as far as her extreme screaming and meltdowns. She's only 4 though, but I feel so helpless , like it's never going to get better. Abbie does so well waiting on lines at the water park and such that I am envious of what your family is able to do. I have to wait in the car with Caylee literally everywhere we go because she doesn't understand she can't have everything in the store and it's an extreme meltdown. Hopefully ABA therapy combined with medicine will help, just feel hopeless atm.

Even though I'm not packing for camp i still enjoyed this video. camp sounds like it's going to be fun! I tried overnight camp when i was a kid but i didn't make it through the whole time, it wasn't special needs camp though

I have to tell you guys that I was literally star struck when Priscilla said my name on the KZfaq live stream. I was shook and so excited..

I graduated in 1986. You need a neon shirt and leg warmers.

I so agree, kids need to have a break. It is a healthy thing to do. You don't want your child so attached that they can't be away from you. Forbide it should happen but, people get sick and need to go to hospital and then what? This is just a wonderful program to let these children experience some independence however big or small.

I actually work at a specials need camp and I can't wait for them to arrive next week 😍😍

I hope she has so much fun at her summer camp this year xoxoxoxoxo

I don't have a special needs child I'm a double amputee but I just love how much you are helping the parents of a special needs kiddo and education people about autism. I do have 3 cousins who have aspbergers (sp?) And by just watching your vlogs I understand so much more about how an autistic childs mind works. So thank you so so much!

Some great tips. I do the same thing with the ziplock bags when I travel but it's for my medical supplies. I have also been a camp counselor for many years for kids with medical needs and it's so helpful when parents do stuff like this.

Hope Abbie has a great time away. You are both awesome parents. You should be very proud of yourselves. Both Abbie and Isaiah are well adjusted and beautiful kids. Enjoy your well earned break. Big hugs.

This video in particular just made my heart swell. You two are such lovely parents

I’m volunteering to be a buddy to a camper at a camp like this! I’m so excited. It’s great that they have summer programs that accommodate to all kinds of people- it’s such a fun experience that everyone deserves to have!

I have recently found your channel and this video is awesome! Worked at a camp for people with disabilities one summer and it was so fun! I absolutely love that you individually packed her outfits! Helping my campers get dressed and keeping track of clothes was one of the most hectic things so I love that tire so organized! I’m sure her counselors will appreciate all the work you do so much!

I used to work for a camp like this in southern california as a buddy! It’s so cool seeing the other side of preparing for the camp!

I like the yellow tshirt best, the tie at the side is very 80s and I like that colour best 😃 I hope Abigail enjoys camp and you guys enjoy your break and vacation ❤️

Love your packing tips! They are great for all of us. Really love the idea of using a lunch tote for a cosmetic/toiletries bag. Hope she has a wonderful week at camp!

I really love your videos! I babysat a little boy on the spectrum for awhile and him and Abigail are really similar! He is more verbal and doesn’t need sign language. It took him, me, and another lady a very long time to potty train him, but now he goes on his own and knows when he needs to go! She’s developing so so well!

I'm going to church camp but next year I'm going to epilepsy camp Wich I have epilepsy i think it's gonna be so fun so I can be around people I can relate to 😊

Thank you so much for putting the link for the swim briefs! We have not been able to find any! We love you all! Keep up the great work!

Great tips ! Couple more years the girls can go together and Cill and I can run away together for a girls week! 🤘🏻🎉💕

Have I already been following for over a year? I remember her going to camp last year. Love your family so much she is just so beautiful. Hug her for me.

she is so special and has so many needs. i hope she learns a lot about people and herself at camp !!!!!!!

SO excited for Abby!!! Loved you sharing her camp experience last summer!!! ❤️❤️❤️

What a great system 😊 So wonderful they have a camp for special needs, everybody deserves to experience camp ☺❤💙💜💚

I really like this video! I happen to be on the spectrum and went to a special needs camp a while back! They had people on all different parts of the spectrum and were very inclusive and everyone had quite a bit of fun!

I love love my Wet Brush. So worth the money. I have very curly frizzy hair n that brush does magic.. I agree Priscilla

Hello from Australia!! I worked at a special needs summer camp in upstate New York 2 years in a row 7 years ago. One of the best experiences of my life!! I wish everyone packed their bag like you guys have, makes life soooo much easier! Excellent work!

Hey I love your family and videos so much! I just wanted to say that last summer I helped at a special needs camp and my camper's mom put her outfits in separate bags like you did and it was SO helpful when getting ready!! (:

Abbie is so lucky to have you guys.. you are amazing parents

That is such a good idea packing the clothes in outfit bags. This would be a great idea for other trips we need to pack for. Also I like her 80's outfit

She’s literally sooooo freaking adorable!!! 😍I love her !

I went to muscular dystrophy camp for two years, i wish this video exsisted to help with packing! That plastic bag thing is so helpful ❤️

As someone who works at a special needs camp, the ziplock bagged pre picked out clothes is so amazing!! There is a lot of fast moving so that makes things so easy! Also I hope she had a blast!! I have loved being a cabin leader to the campers over the last few weeks, it’s such a blast for everyone!!

Guys I'm going to camp this year and I can't begin to explain how excited I am!! I'm heading from Idaho in my rainbow tutu and tiedye shirts. I can't wait to be a buddy thank you for letting me know about this camp !

Great video. It gave me ideas for ways to keep my own things organized as I pack for Costa Rica!

I have a brother with autism & i know how hard it is taking care of someone with a disability so i just wanted to say thank you for being such supportive and great parents.

I used to work at a special needs camp and your packing system is PERFECT! We absolutely loved it when parents put entire outfits into ziplocs to make getting dressed every morning that much easier. Same goes for the pullups/swim diapers - it's camp, the routine isn't the same as home, so accidents do happen, and it's nice to be able to just do a quick change of underpants and get right back to having fun! You guys really have this down to an art!

This video helped me so much! I have autism to, and I’m going to a special needs camp in a few weeks, I have zero experience with those types of things so this video was really amazing to give me an idea of how and what to pack. Thank you!

I'm going to an adult special needs summer camp in 5 days! I'm super excited because this is ,my chance to see if I want to go into special needs hospitality type stuff, love you guys and i hope Abbie has fun!

I love this channel so much and it helps me as I would love to work with people with special needs and my parents would love it as it would make them more confident in everything that they do Xx

That cute little spin she did aww

I work at a summer camp for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities and I can say it is the most fun job, it doesn't even feel like a job. It's so great to see the smiles on all their faces when we play games

I always look forward into your family vlogs! Makes my day!! 💓

Packing for special needs of any type is hard. I have had complex medical needs since I was 13 so packing for any trip became a hassle. Last year for a week trip to Florida, I had to pack one personal suitcase, one personal carryon, one backpack (with medical things and personal things), and two medical suitcases. One of those filled with 9 bags of TPN and formula. Packing for me now is an event because I have to pack more medical items then personal things. I live by my checklist and really think out all I need to pack and how I am going to keep my temperature sensitive medications cold.

Nice little spin,Abbie. I hope you have so much fun at camp!

Wish we could see Abbie at camp. Hope she has an amazing time.

Big hugs! You guys look amazing by the way!♡

Thank you so much for the info about the swim diapers.I haven't been able to find them in my daughters size.Just ordered some!

I worked at a special needs camp in the summer of 06 Camp Harmon in CA, Abbie is going to have such an amazing time with all the activities they will have planned. It something I imagine Isaiah would be amazing at. Have an amazing time making memories abbie. X

You guys are amazing in every way 😊

This is an awesome video that I am going to use for my upcoming international trip pack clothes in ziplock bags and use the same bag for the laundry!

Hoping Abbie is having a great time at camp!

You all are AWESOME!!!!

I am disabled and I loved camp too!

I hope Abbie has a great time at camp

Love this video! Y'all are such great parents

You are both such amazing parents. I feel like I have goals that I need to meet now lol.

That is awesome. She had a blast last year. Camp is great. I am going to camp this year as well

Happy to see that there is a thing like Camp for Abby :) During watchinh I'm packing my stuff to go on a short holiday with my soccerteam. You remindet me to take my showershoes with me ;) Thank you!

Hope abby has a great time

I liked watching Abbie take the rolled towels and using them to rock on the futon.

I hope Abby had fun at camp❤️❤️❤️

The past year, since your last camp vlog, we have used the "ziploc day bag" technique in our suitcases traveling, every hotel stay. It's astonishingly helpful. Each of us can snatch a bag from the suitcase and take it to the bathroom to get ready, no fuss. It's changed our vacations ever since. Loose clothes in a suitcase is over for us. It should be considered a normal traveling proceedure for everyone. Thanks again for such an awesome tip!!

Abbie is going to have so much fun!!!

So much great info! Thanks for sharing💙

I’m going to camp for the first time next week! I’m nervous but excited

I really enjoy watching your vlogs and your family

Hope Abby has fun!

Hello it's me Sam, I really like that packing method with the Ziplock bags the same technique is also used for people who are visually impaired or totally blind in this situation you could use the Sharpie marker for labeling large print, if the individual is totally blind Braille labels. This technique also helps for individuals who cannot identify color due to color blindness.

Love the prepacked outfits. Might use that the next time I travel.

I'm not going to camp but great packing tips even for adults never thought A lunch box for A toiletries bag great idea..

You're amazing parents!!!

I like how proactive you guys are. Though my son is not going to camp this is a good idea for if your child is going to be staying anywhere unfamiliar and you are not able to be with them, such as with overnight respite or residential care.

how clever! the ziplockbag system sounds and looks great. thanks for the tip. :-)

I’m 15 I clicked on this video and I watched the entire thing and really, thoroughly enjoyed it! I’m subscribing

In two weeks my daughter is going To a special needs camp for the first time i'm a little nervous but i know she is going To have so much fun hope abbie has a great camp!!!!

They will have a lot of fun with Abby at camp. She likes to have a good time.

Yay Abby. Have fun!!

I'm going to sleepaway camp for the 2nd time. I really enjoy my camp.

I think about trying camp next year with my son who will be 6 years old then. Gave me some great ideas.

Hey, i have been watching you guys for a few months now and I love your channel :) I was wondering if you had any major tips for educators from a parents pov? I want to make sure that all my students receive the best education possible

love you guys!!! Abbie is the best! I want to know have abbie and summer became friends! i love there friendship.

You guys are great. Keep being awesome :)

Love you guys

I went to a local special needs camp when I was little and loved it. It was a day camp for 2-weeks I think. They had four sessions, which are grouped by disability type. I also went to the last one, which was mixed. It is also where I was introduced to horseback riding, which I absolutely love and even competed in Special Olympics a few times.

the lunchbox is SUCH a good idea wow

Abby going to have so much fun bless her..🌾💐🌾💐🌾💐🌾💐

Her outfit is so cute !!

Who in there right mind would give you a thumbs down? You guys are awesome

I have a sensitive scalp so I LOVE wet brushes, we have an animal pattern, a purple, and the one in the lunchbox