Their "fans" are so naive to think that Summer and Abbie are actually friends.. because Abbie's parents told them they were...She needs to come to this forum if not already a member.
Definitely. Commenting directly on their content with logical/reasonable thoughts doesn't work out well.She needs to come to this forum if not already a member.
Blurring the lines of friendship and care-giving is dangerous all around. You rightly point out that it puts Abbie at risk long term, but it is also a concern for the caregiver. My brother has someone stop by every other day to help him out. That person assists him and is kind to him, but he is not my brother's "friend" so there isn't pressure to put in extra time or tolerate aggressive behavior.@lovesis yes she does!!
Also, just because you say someone is friends with someone, it takes 2 people that have cognitive functioning of at least a toddler, to actually be friends and acknowledge that friendship. Summer may be able to say she is friends but Abbie doesn’t even know what that means and we know she doesn’t function to toddler capacity..
Also, Abbie’s parents say that “Abbie lives having Summer as a friend” but I am sorry, the minute that Summer helped Abbie in the bathroom (changing her pull up, wiping her, giving her a bath, etc), is the minute that Summer was no longer considered “Abbie’s friend” but is now her caregiver nor should they encourage their “friendship.” Abbie shouldn’t think that it is okay for any “friend” to help her with those things and if she does, then that is setting Abbie up for possible abuse by caregivers later in life.. This is just my feelings...
I said it before that she often looks possessed. She appears to be hallucinating to things that only she can see. She is going to give someone a concussion with that insane head banging.Have you guys noticed that Abbie looks like a straight-up mess lately? She seems so disheveled and crazy-eyed too.
Gushcloud Talent!
We need to let them know there is zero autism and or awareness on this channel.
Let them know what this channel is really all about!
Hope this makes a difference..however they may just care about $$$ and views and not educating the public or being decent parents.Dear GushCloud Talent Agency,
I am astonished that your company would endorse and support a family like FatheringAutism. FatheringAutism is becoming one of the most disrespectful, condescending, and uneducated platforms for showing a child that has more intellectual developmental disabilities and trying to hang on to the “Autism” label as “click bait.” Many parents, educators and professionals in the arena of Autism world (myself included, as I have 4 children on the Autism Spectrum), are starting to see the hard truths about this family and they are starting to tarnish the community.
Abbie is a wonderful girl that has IDD and Autism (I used that loosely and while she shows some characteristics, may not even have a current diagnosis of Autism)... Her parents though do very little to grow her capabilities and constantly complain of any mess that she makes. They rarely engage Abbie, unless they have a camera in their hands. The last thing Abbie needs is more cameras in her face and as an agency, I can only imagine how much more she will be forced to “work” just to get the attention she is desperately needing from her family.
Please reconsider your position with this family. I am not the only one that feels this way and sees these things. The Maass Family has been investigated by DSS (though I don’t agree with it going that far, as just non engagement of a special needs child isn’t considered neglect) but it is starting to come close to that, as much as she is no engaged and gets into messes. There are several blogs that have posted about this family and the negative light that they give off and a few boards that are gathering followings of people starting to open their eyes and see the lack of Autism Awareness that they actually give off...
Many years ago, I believed the same thing though. Asa’s first blogs were wonderful and really showed some progress that Abbie was making but as money rolled in, the less and less engaged they have became, the less the Autism is being shown due to her IDD coming more forefront and the less they engage Abbie to do activities (unless of course, it is for a vlog or someone is paying for them to do it)...
Again, please reconsider your position having this family as spokes people for your agency.
Sincerely
Sam-I-Am
Yes, this is the message that I just sent them...
Hope this makes a difference..however they may just care about $$$ and views and not educating the public or being decent parents.Dear GushCloud Talent Agency,
I am astonished that your company would endorse and support a family like FatheringAutism. FatheringAutism is becoming one of the most disrespectful, condescending, and uneducated platforms for showing a child that has more intellectual developmental disabilities and trying to hang on to the “Autism” label as “click bait.” Many parents, educators and professionals in the arena of Autism world (myself included, as I have 4 children on the Autism Spectrum), are starting to see the hard truths about this family and they are starting to tarnish the community.
Abbie is a wonderful girl that has IDD and Autism (I used that loosely and while she shows some characteristics, may not even have a current diagnosis of Autism)... Her parents though do very little to grow her capabilities and constantly complain of any mess that she makes. They rarely engage Abbie, unless they have a camera in their hands. The last thing Abbie needs is more cameras in her face and as an agency, I can only imagine how much more she will be forced to “work” just to get the attention she is desperately needing from her family.
Please reconsider your position with this family. I am not the only one that feels this way and sees these things. The Maass Family has been investigated by DSS (though I don’t agree with it going that far, as just non engagement of a special needs child isn’t considered neglect) but it is starting to come close to that, as much as she is no engaged and gets into messes. There are several blogs that have posted about this family and the negative light that they give off and a few boards that are gathering followings of people starting to open their eyes and see the lack of Autism Awareness that they actually give off...
Many years ago, I believed the same thing though. Asa’s first blogs were wonderful and really showed some progress that Abbie was making but as money rolled in, the less and less engaged they have became, the less the Autism is being shown due to her IDD coming more forefront and the less they engage Abbie to do activities (unless of course, it is for a vlog or someone is paying for them to do it)...
Again, please reconsider your position having this family as spokes people for your agency.
Sincerely
Sam-I-Am
Yes, this is the message that I just sent them...
You are right but we gotta try.Hope this makes a difference..however they may just care about $$$ and views and not educating the public or being decent parents.
Hope this makes a difference..however they may just care about $$$ and views and not educating the public or being decent parents.
Oly fuk, she’s illiterate!Uggh!
Pyramid Scheme in full effect!
That chin though.
When did it become identical to a Witches chin???
I think what they’re seeing is the dead eyes look that Isa def has from his mother. Ab gets it too. Likely from heavy brow bones & absolute expression of apathy.
I followed them from the start and really liked them but as time has gone by I have started to see changes. Asa is so cavalier in his responses to any critcism. Priscilla is so full of herself with the weight loss and bounces about like a Teenager.this is exactly, exactly how I feel. 99% of the time I'm willing to give people a break - we are seeing such a condensed, brief glimpse into their lives, so there has be more going on that we don't see. but in this case, I can't believe that Asa wouldn't film Abbie playing with any sensory toys or other toys that engage her, or doing puzzles or sorting games, or any of the other skills she used to work on in the vlogs. all we see is them having paid respite while they do nothing but sit around on their couch. it just really breaks my heart for Abbie and what level of care she should be getting, considering all the opportunities and help available to them.
They say the money will secure her future, and there is some truth to that. It sure helps. At the same time, here and now matters, too.I followed them from the start and really liked them but as time has gone by I have started to see changes. Asa is so cavalier in his responses to any critcism. Priscilla is so full of herself with the weight loss and bounces about like a Teenager.
Sadly abi has been forgotten on this never ending quest for money
Exactly! They have only secured her future in life insurance policies. They don’t understand the here and now, nor what could happen in the near future.I really don’t see the life insurance policies that were written, to ever be paid out:They say the money will secure her future, and there is some truth to that. It sure helps. At the same time, here and now matters, too.
I’m working on that one! I have also written to PlayList too!! P said she couldn’t find an email address and could only reach out to them via Twitter.. It took me less than 5 minutes to find it..Excellent Letter, send it to YouTube
That and they documented it like it was good advice. I have life insurance through my job and max it out because it costs less than a cup of coffee at Starbuck's (Not Dunkin!) per month. It isn't nearly enough to cover my brother if I were gone, but it would help settle my estate, pay for my funeral and the rest could be added to his trust that we built over the years by working hard, living below our means and investing wisely. Years ago we bought him a small studio condo that he can maintain easily with his monthly income. The money in the trust is for things he needs beyond that. The proceeds of my parents' estate will also go into the trust. P + A make it look like there are shortcuts to the money Abbie will need, when there really aren't any.They have had some of the most horrible advise that anyone could have been given. It sounds like an attorney and insurance agent got together and they will milk them for everything they have because they don’t ever have to worry about paying out on those policies...
Good possibility but I can only imagine the one still living, having to scramble and fight to get the insurance policy to pay up, before they pass, all the while, trying to take care of Abbie and pay on their own policy...The way they live with all the coffee, take out, horrible health habits, and their sedentary lifestyle, not to mention their weights, they will both be at high risk for heart disease, heart attacks, cancer, diabetes etc. even though p had weight loss surgery she’s nowhere near a healthy weight. Assa looks like his man boobs have gotten huge, and added a few new chins. They won’t be around to 68 if they don’t make changes. Maybe that’s what they are banking on?
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