Not Age Appropriate

We are reminded daily about age appropriateness. Sometimes it stings a little. That's the reality of it. I remember for years we would tear up shopping for Christmas because we never left the baby aisle at Target because that's what Abbie liked. Anyway, it was a great costume party and practice for trick or treating.

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[fatheringautism]

Special needs parents are sometimes reminded daily that their child won't ever be at a level of age appropriateness. It's just a reality...and it's ok. I mean, it's not ok but it's not what we chose to focus on...does that make sense? *side note - Priscilla got a couple comments on pictures she posted about our costumes. Just a reminder to not read into it for more than what it is. It's a funny costume that defines parenting in general. It has nothing to do with autism so let's not make it that way. mmkay?

[catloverKD]

She's happy, healthy, loved, and living up to her potential, that's what's really important. A lot of age appropriateness is socially influenced and a societal expectation, we already know how Abbie feels about those.

[larsknowles]

I'm 38 years old with disabilities but higher functioning. I went to a vocational program in high school called LABBB. There was a life skill's class I helped out in. I miss them alot and I like watching Abbie because her reactions remind me of those old friends. I also like hearing how you tackle the situations that arise and the funny conversations. Love you guys and wish I could meet you all someday.

[datbitxh]

Her face is a whole mood when he asked if she wanted her cupcake😍

[havemrefun]

Okay but I LOL’d when Priscilla turned to Abbie and said “How many months old are you?” 😅

[musictheatersix]

Thank goodness someone gets as excited about cupcakes as I do! She’s got the right mindset for that deliciousness !

[kerrim]

I work in a group home for adult men with "developmental disabilities ". I also have an 18 year old daughter on the spectrum. According to company policy I cannot allow the men in my care to watch anything considered not age appropriate. This includes Disney films. I can understand that maybe we don't have those playing all day but I work a 12 hour shift on Saturday evening to early Sunday. I cannot understand what the harm is in a two hour fun movie with popcorn on a Saturday night. They have jobs and occupational therapy all week long not to mention all the goals we work on in the evening. I am a 47 year old woman with a 29 year old son and an 18 year old daughter and I enjoy a Disney movie from time to time. Sometimes I feel like people need to just chill about this age appropriate stuff. Everyone deserves a fun evening every once in a while and I don't care what your age or "situation " is. Sometimes I feel like people forget that "they" are people just like everybody else.

[PheonixStarsx]

No matter what age you are, 30, 10, 50 your parents will still see you as a little cute baby, that’s just how parents are

[tiffanihord]

My almost 4 year old daughter loves curling up on couch and watching you guys with me.

She always comes up saying “momma can we watch Abbie?!?”

It makes my day. Y’all have impacted my life and now hers too! Thank you!

[lizzy]

Most kids “ewww an apple☹️!”
Abbie “ Oooh an Apple!”😁

[rhys]

I didn’t think anything was wrong with her costume. I’ve seen neurotypical college kids wear unicorn onesies.

[theheadsgirl]

When Abby walked away from the bowling like "Not impressed" lolol. She offically became my spirit sister.

[marianduckworth]

It use to hert a lot going to the store and trying to find something for my boy to play with. Yes I have cryed in the middle Wal-Mart with all the toys knowing my boy is almost 7. And plays with stuff are for toddlers. But all I see now is my boy playing. And it gives me tears of joy. He has come a long way. For so meny years he would just rock and thumb thew a book and humm.

[nnnnn]

I absolutely loved the knocking on the (classroom?) doors of the school - brilliant, and Abi is so polite :) So heartwarming, you guys, your family, her school... Makes me smile so much X

[helenwilliams]

I just love watching Abbie progressing in her communication!!! She has come so far!! It just melts my heart!! Its crazy I don't actually know your family but have been watching so long I feel as I do! I'm so proud of her!!🤗❤😘🙏🏼😉

[pammyjams]

You cannot watch this without a smile and happy heart, and maybe a tear in the eye!! I love her so much!!

[MaeLanae]

“This is the house you egg...they’re giving apples and oranges”😂😂

[lilliansampson]

My grandpa had a PhD and was a university professor but couldn’t use a can opener or open a child proof cap. You guys are amazig parents who have never given up on her, that matters more than anything.

[NeedleNellyy]

I work with adults with disabilities and it's very true that people with a developmental disability are in different age ranges for different things and it can be difficult to conform things to that age range because you don't want them to feel bad. It's hard because we do classes and we look for ideas as far as lesson plans and a lot of the things they can do would be meant for kindergardeners and we have to change it slightly because they are adults. Kind of confusing. But you're doing great with Abbie. I love watching your videos. ♡

[stephaniecamplin]

I ABSOLUTELY loved your guy's costume! And I completely understand about the whole age appropriate range. My oldest daughter is special needs. And she's 20. Well she still Trick or Treats. And although we received a lot of love this year. We also had a few not so nice people. Even 1 lady refused to give her a piece of candy. Before I could even explain, my daughter said she must not like butterflies lol my daughter is a 5/7 year old range. So thank you for continuing to raise awareness. Love Abbie and her smile!