I appreciate the fact that you do not sugarcoat your viewers and you are honest about any challenges throughout the day. Also I like the way you troubleshoot any issues and if the solution doesn’t work, you try another. John, Shannon, and Johnny, you are great role models! And Nicky, you are a terrific young man. All family vlogers should follow your example.

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

That's really nice of you to say. Thanks so much for being here with us.

@Ms.HistoryBuff433

Жыл бұрын

@@NickyTVFamilyVlog Hope you’re doing great!

I could watch Johnny all day with Nick. The love they have for one another is just beautiful. Such beautiful humans.

WOW awesome job Nicky 😎💞

Oh that Johnny loving on his brother on the couch just melts my heart. Your all so blessed to have each other, such an Amazing family. I also have a special needs child,she will be 17 next month. I have homeschooled all 3 of my children from day 1. I can tell you this Nicky is learning the MOST important things in life ,right there in his home. The unconditional love ,support and incredible encouragement he has from all of you. Homeschool is the best thing I have ever done. Other then marrying my husband 30 yrs ago. We also are childhood sweethearts like you and your wife. Dated at 15 yrs old married at 21. You are doing a FANTASTIC job with your family, Don't ever second guess your decision to bring Nick home.

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear! We aren't looking back. Just gonna do our best to make the best living/learning/loving experience possible. We are so blessed to have one another and i have no doubts about our ability and commitment. Thanks again.

I love the idea of getting outside, jogging is great! His day's will just get better and when the weather gets good no holding back! I know how much you all love the great outdoors! You're in my prayers! ❤🤗❤

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda, we're gonna do that again today.

I wish you were my father I’m disabled my dad passed away a few years ago I love how positive you are

Johnny’s face when Sam got phone blue was everything 😆 Love the realness of your channel 🫶☀️

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina. Sam get special treatment from Nick. That's for sure.

@tinamarie7777

Жыл бұрын

@@NickyTVFamilyVlog I am literally completing my paperwork at a meeting right now to become a autism respite worker and transportation!!! 😃 On the way here I was behind a suv with the license plate nckypoo! Yesterday at my fingerprinting on this little old woman’s radio Fleetwood Mac’s Sara was playing and that is the song that my sister who I lost was named after! The sister who had my two nephews with autism who are now 18 and 20! 😳🥹 I had to share, God works in mysterious ways! I feel so blessed! My first young man I will work with is 22 and nonverbal. Thank you for your channel and everything I have learned from watching ☀️🙏🥰

The screen is so addicting and super inflammatory. I've mentioned before, our autistic child is only seven and she is like a moth to flame, but it was detrimental to her behaviours and our sanity. So we quit cold turkey. She gets a learning tablet feok time to time, tv is a treat. I have very little time to myself but she's a happier girl now. We are outside and moving her body a lot to tire her out. I know, all kids are different. I know he is a large teenager lol. We want our kids to have these things but there has to be some moderation. I would have maybe gone to school with him and observed go see what exactly was causing the behaviours before pulling out. Again I trust you know him best and made the best decision possible. The sooner you get him going to a program the better: our kids need to be around other people. How else will they learn? They need to learn, interact and take direction from other people. It's great to see him in a happy, calm state. I know the anxiety, ocd, and rigid behaviours are hard on everybody. Co parenting is a whole other topic, I bet you all do it so well.

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

We just put some phone restrictions in place. So far so good. The ultimate goal is for Nick to utilize his device in much healthier way.

@flamingodiego

Жыл бұрын

Great work family. It's a slow learning process: he's smart, he'll pick up quick that it is to be earned. You all so awesome .

I take my phone with me when i go for walks in case someone needs to call me but I rarely touch it otherwise cause i like the calm

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

We all should move on that direction. I feel way more at peace when i leave the phone home.

Rockstar Nicky you swim great. 😊

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria!

Sammy's and Nickys frienship is so special

Good luck on your procedure tomorrow John - I remember earlier in the week you mentioned that! Speedy recovery for whatever it is!

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

I'm already back at LA Fitness with Nick. Thank you.

He is such a good swimmer and loves the water so much I wonder if there is a swim team or something he could join. Our YMCA back up North in Indiana had a swim team that had multiple levels of skill. Or maybe just a water exercise class? Just a random thought :)

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

It's a great thought. Would also help with the socialization piece. We're looking into the special Olympic swimming.

Nick, do you eat anything other than burgers and pizza?

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Nick eats burgers, fries, peanut butter and cheese on english muffins, pizza, and a little ice-cream. He also likes candy, but he doesn't have it regularly.

Do you think it would be helpful to use a measuring cup for the fries!? Also, have a great day.

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That's a great idea.

I’m pretty sure as a home schooled kid he could still do sports at school. Is it worth having Troy or rich still involved ? I know homeschool kids can use their school districts sports teams. Maybe the howling team?? Or swim team?

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Everything is on the table.

What brand is the light Nick uses in his room?

I love that he goes swimming. Have you ever thought about having Nicky join the special Olympics? I used to volunteer with them in high school, such a good program. I also used to take my client who was Autistic swimming until he got banned when they claimed he pooped in the pool. We didn't think it was him but some people were just looking for a reason to ban him. Ugh

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think special Olympics is a great option for Nick. I think that's terrible that your client was kicked out.

Sam like Nick's my pillow now 😂🤣😂🤣🤣

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

I love the way Nick is so at ease with him.

Phones and tablets are so bad and I am equally guilty. I will realize that I have just wasted so much time.

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

I think it's right there with school when it comes to Nick's anxiety.

When he is sad or angry or upset do you ever point to the corresponding emotion emoji? Just wondering if the “happy” is the go to option or if the others are recognisable for what they represent. ❤

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Great question. I was talking to Shannon about that this morning. I know that's an issue and not the objective of the activity. I'm gonna talk about that topic today.

How did you teach Nicky to swim??

Awesome Nicky Are you still teaching at the middle school or you not in the middle school anymore

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex. Yes, I'm still at the middle school.

Do you think the school will let him participate in track without attending during the day? It might be worth checking into. Great Vlog!

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

They might, but I'm not convinced that he liked it that much. I really think it's time to move on from the school setting.

@kristineprice3377

Жыл бұрын

@@NickyTVFamilyVlog I thought of it because you all were mentioning Nicky needed to still have interaction with other kids. But if he doesn't like then I'm sure there's other ways to get it. Thanks for responding☺️

I wonder if Nicky says he's happy as a natural response like we say I'm fine/ OK. I'm sure he's happy most of the time though but maybe sometimes he says it automatically 😊

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Great question Lizzy. I was just talking with Shannon about that this morning. I know he's not reflecting on his true emotions and the picking the symbol to match. We have to figure out how to get there.

Don't give up on yourself

@NickyTVFamilyVlog

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

@winfredjaycooper3495

Жыл бұрын

@@NickyTVFamilyVlog can I ask you something

@winfredjaycooper3495

Жыл бұрын

@@NickyTVFamilyVlog can I ask you something