I don’t know why going out to eat with Abbie is so important. They know she gets stressed out but they still take her. They have their date nights so it’s not like they never go out. As others have mentioned they could just get it to go to eat at home or maybe go to the park to eat. Seemed in the past they used to eat at the park more and Abbie had no issues. I guarantee Abbie isn’t looking for the dining experience they want her to have. What parent knowingly stresses out their child because of selfish reasons…oh that’s right, Big P and Asa. The whole Brandy going to observe and suggest is ridiculous. Brandy should be honest with them and suggest getting the food to go.Just seen the video where they take her to a restaurant and bring her ABA "therapist" with them (for those of you who are new, I'm autistic myself and am aware of the many challenges autistic people have faced with this so-called practice).
She was clearly uncomfortable and in distress in the car and at home and she also didn't want to go out to eat. She also didn't enjoy having to listen to them talking about her as though she wasn't there (cue the yelling when she got home).
Why don't Bumhole and Piggy do the following instead of using ABA to address the situation:
1) Make her some lunch/dinner at home (if they're going out at lunchtime, how about giving her a sandwich and a packet of crisps at home instead?)
2) If they are going to a restaurant, perhaps bring headphones with her so she can cancel out any background noise and listen to music/watch videos on her ipad and bring plenty of fidget toys. If the headphones don't work, maybe try eating outside?
3) If she shows signs of distress or discomfort e.g. if she starts pinching, how about taking her outside for a bit until she's calmer?
This would definitely help make things better for her. It's all about what they want, not what's best for her.
I have to agree with the comment from the autistic guy that got deleted mentioned in a previous video about needing to accommodate her as I feel he's right.