I found this channel a few weeks ago, and I fell in love with the family that runs it, the instant I started watching their videos.
There is the mother and father, Asa and Priscilla Maass, and their son Isaiah, and daughter Abigail, and dog Maverick.
Abbie has severe autism, and is non-verbal. With the help of her family, therapists and teachers, she is learning important life skills. She uses modified signs, and an iPad to communicate.
Every summer, Abbie goes to a camp for people with special needs, for a week, where she gets to just have fun, and to be a kid. Each camper gets one on one time with a buddy, and from what I have seen in the vlogs, she absolutely loves camp!
I absolutely love this family, as they show real life, and they are so patient and loving with Abby. They of course are raising awareness of autism, and how people can help families and people affected by autism.
The Maass family have their own line of merch, which is, of course, themed around autism, as well as art that Abbie makes.
I am super impressed with how the family handles each situation, and each day, as they come, and how much of an advocate each person is for Abbie, and the special needs community. They are not afraid to speak up for what they believe is right or best for their daughter/sister, and they help her feel like a part of the community.
They are such an amazing family, and I am so thankful to have come across their channel!
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