Autistic Boy Travels to Bruges, Belgium for his Special Interest | Autism Family Vlog

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    After some concern in yesterday's vlog as Andy was sick, plus further worries that we might not made the EuroTunnel in time, we made it to Belgium after all, and in plenty of time for Andy to head to the Belfry in Bruges for a 47 Carillon bell-ringing concert. He was very impressed!
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Komentáře • 104

  • @jennygardiner4200
    @jennygardiner4200 Před 4 lety +72

    It’s strange how much compassion you can feel over someone else’s child! Seeing the clip of Andy at the front with a plate of hot food made me so proud!

    • @Shishi1967
      @Shishi1967 Před 4 lety +8

      That was the first thing I noticed. That boy has come so far. I congratulate Anna and Kevin. CZcams seems to be the best thing you ever did for him. Go Andy

    • @caitlinlyons8376
      @caitlinlyons8376 Před 4 lety +3

      Not all step dads are bad, my stepdad has been in my life since I was 3, I’m 23 now and he has done and will do anything for me

  • @annalevermore7857
    @annalevermore7857 Před 4 lety +26

    Fish fingers and bells = a very happy Andy!

  • @emilyt.2317
    @emilyt.2317 Před 4 lety +7

    It's wonderful to see Andy so excited and enjoying himself in a new place, especially considering that it wasn't long ago that his anxiety kept him housebound. You guys are wonderful parents.

  • @JereMechaJohnson
    @JereMechaJohnson Před 4 lety +10

    He just seems so happy and healthy lately. It's great to see.

  • @dan5721
    @dan5721 Před 4 lety +63

    Hi Kev! I was thinking while Andy was on his iPad, how does he cope with big software updates, with iOS 13 being released soon, as it changes how the device looks, like the app layout.

    • @Demarcus10
      @Demarcus10 Před 4 lety

      James Kocheff he meant how the layout will look

    • @Frenzy_____
      @Frenzy_____ Před 4 lety +1

      Anon 06 His iPad is too old mate

  • @ruggedandcompletelyheteros3619

    Wow look at Andy with that restaurant plate of food. Thanks for sharing these moments with us, he looks so happy and healthy 😊😊

  • @mariaconnolly5103
    @mariaconnolly5103 Před 4 lety +8

    Andy looks so happy. I’m glad he’s having a great time.

  • @mattstanley7640
    @mattstanley7640 Před 4 lety +3

    Hello Kev , Anna and Andy. I'm just amazed by the way Andy is handling himself recently. First with the hair cut earlier in the week and now his 1st day in Belgium. Its amazing how much he has changed from 2 years ago. All my congratulations go out to both of you 👍

  • @imaginaryenemy2565
    @imaginaryenemy2565 Před 4 lety +14

    How did he like the loft bed? Do you think he'd like one for his room with the underspace being used as a mini sensory area with lights and hung curtain from the bed

  • @ilovecupcakesglitter2089
    @ilovecupcakesglitter2089 Před 4 lety +10

    I’m glad you made it there, hope your have a GREAT time 👍

  • @margaretstannard5586
    @margaretstannard5586 Před 4 lety +7

    I am so glad you are making so Many memories👍❤️

  • @ABomb_Plays
    @ABomb_Plays Před 4 lety +8

    Bruges in beautiful - I've been a couple of times in December and with the Christmas markets as well it's awesome - albeit extremely cold.
    I'd recommend Brussels for another time as it's chock full of trams for Andy and there's plenty of bells and a light show with the churches too at Christmas. And a comic book museum if Kev's into stuff like Tintin, I know you like your comics.

  • @jennifermurdock945
    @jennifermurdock945 Před 4 lety

    The bells are wonderful! Not just good! I don’t think they use all 47 in one song. You’ll know today if there is a song that does use all 47 bells.
    Andy never ceases to amaze! Drinking water, and out of a bottle, sitting in a light rain, eating a menu item at a restaurant that’s not McDonald’s. Wow!
    Thank you for the mini tour. I love the architecture! These mini trips to different countries is wonderful for me, I doubt I’ll ever get to see such a beautiful city.

  • @abyc-m2291
    @abyc-m2291 Před 4 lety +7

    Congrats Andy! He looks so happy in the intro

  • @AutismandTouretteSyndrome

    That place is beautiful!! Andy has made marvelous progress!! The world is really opening up for him ❤

  • @LucyRodwell
    @LucyRodwell Před 2 lety

    Did anyone else cry when the bell concert started Andy was having the time of his life

  • @jamesfennell4224
    @jamesfennell4224 Před 4 lety +7

    Really glad you made it after yesterdays vlog :)

  • @sianypops2012
    @sianypops2012 Před 4 lety

    Wow Andy has grown up so fast recently. I cant believe how deep his voice has gotten. Such a lovely young man

  • @momzillainnova
    @momzillainnova Před 4 lety

    So strange how emotional a person (this person) can get watching a vlog of someone else's child sitting at a restaurant eating fish fingers off of a plate with other food on that plate and not even really noticing it was there. Everytime I see Andy in a setting like this, traveling around, sleeping in hotels, I think of him refusing to leave the house for a year and poor Anna basically a hostage in that house. Andy's progress is absolutely amazing and the two of you are some of the best examples of how to parent a child with autism with love, patience, and never giving up on your child. Not all hero's wear capes. Some wear cheeky T-shirts.....
    Well done Chapman family. Just.....incredibly well done!

  • @nanou7314
    @nanou7314 Před 4 lety +1

    It was lovely to see the sheer enjoyment he got out of those bells, thanks for sharing.

  • @TheEquus92
    @TheEquus92 Před 4 lety +1

    I didn't know Google had an AR street view setting, will use that a lot from now on.
    It's so cool you can get to Belgium within a few hours! I live in the US and have never been to Europe before (Next year will be the first time I do.)

  • @QtdiamonD
    @QtdiamonD Před 4 lety +1

    I love it when Andy does his enthousiastic Wow

  • @truenorth6999
    @truenorth6999 Před 4 lety +1

    Truly Awesome what an amazing trip to take him on!!! He is so in his element. Best Andy/family vacation and to see the wonderful sparkle in his eye of pure joy is heart warming! Kudos Mum and Dad for this incredibly thoughtful holiday destination, which I imagine is simply magical for Andy! Hope you have a great time exploring the world and may there be many more adventures to come for you all! Many Blessings 💜 from NZ. 🌟🇳🇿💫

  • @truenorth6999
    @truenorth6999 Před 4 lety +1

    Belgium fries and in Holland known as Dutch fries are the best!!! 😋 We lived in Netherlands as my partner is Dutch and now in NZ, we travel 40 mins away to where we found Dutch fries. My son who has ASD, who has always had food and drinking issues loves Dutch fries. They are totally a meal 😊!!!

  • @annegood3745
    @annegood3745 Před 4 lety +1

    Glad to see you guys made it, have fun.

  • @abigailh4074
    @abigailh4074 Před 4 lety +3

    You guys are awsome parents 🤗 xx

  • @emmashistoryspace
    @emmashistoryspace Před 4 lety +1

    3:52 yellow car punch! No returns

  • @tracywa6498
    @tracywa6498 Před 4 lety

    Great video thanks for shareing Belgum looks a very interesting place looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.enjoy hope ye have a fab time. It was great seeing Andy so excited with the bells and the progress hes making is brilliant. He makes me smile.💙💙💙💙💙

  • @crazycat1166
    @crazycat1166 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant vlog and amazing how well Andy is progressing with new things 👍

  • @ligavasara-brakmane4051

    This was amazing! Andy doing so many new things and you being able to have a fairly decent sightseeing evening. Love the hotel room.

  • @EmmerlieLouisa
    @EmmerlieLouisa Před 4 lety

    seeing how far andy has come within the past year just makes me so happy. kevin and anna you're doing an incredible job. :)

  • @alternativeprovisioneducator

    Enjoy bruges!. I only knew about C&A in Belgium due to my brother living out there. Enjoy Belgium is beautiful.

  • @lpboxer
    @lpboxer Před 4 lety

    Watching Kevin wind up Anna is the funniest thing in the world. Reminds me of my parents lol

  • @danielonn2002
    @danielonn2002 Před 4 lety

    So glad you made it! Bruges is an awesome place!

  • @dansnortheastadventures4537

    Glad to see andy is better and back to himself

  • @AutismTwinsUs
    @AutismTwinsUs Před 4 lety

    Class Vlog keV , enjoyed that immensely

  • @mrsdiana324
    @mrsdiana324 Před 4 lety

    Brillaint vlog so good to see andy get so much from the trip never been to belgium. Looks likeits worth a visit

  • @ralph3539
    @ralph3539 Před 4 lety +2

    If you go to the right of the belfry then there is a Christmas shop and really good waffle shop. Then there is another smaller square where there is some of Jesus’ blood

  • @KJ-ci6jz
    @KJ-ci6jz Před 4 lety +1

    i went to bruges in October and I stayed in that exact hotel

  • @Not_a_snake
    @Not_a_snake Před 4 lety

    That bottle of water is great. Eating a meal with you is great.

  • @panchh9228
    @panchh9228 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow this place looks like Andy's heaven lol

  • @gracielou8110
    @gracielou8110 Před 4 lety

    Good you made the trip to Belgium 😎

  • @josephneale10215
    @josephneale10215 Před 4 lety

    Great video as always 👍🏻❤️

  • @Camomile44
    @Camomile44 Před 4 lety

    Anna's face at 5.09 is like 'This aint Premier Inn' lol :D

  • @vikky1376
    @vikky1376 Před 4 lety

    I luv this type of videos' when you all out and about in the cities

  • @eoghanb8854
    @eoghanb8854 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Kev, thank you for making these videos, they're entertaining and educate people about Autism. Keep up the great work

  • @8Jah
    @8Jah Před 4 lety

    Tell Andy .... he is good lookin with that hair cut! Especially with the hat. I bet you'll get more views now. Lookin good, Andy... He sure is growin up! Hi Andy!!!! -Nina from Chicago

  • @emmalisa8181
    @emmalisa8181 Před 4 lety

    ANDY YOU ARE AWSOME!!!XO

  • @ronihunn6898
    @ronihunn6898 Před 4 lety

    Oh my goodness someone will sleep wonderfully tonight!

    • @ronihunn6898
      @ronihunn6898 Před 4 lety

      Oh yeah, you guys probably will too. Love Ya Lots.

  • @kathpotter5703
    @kathpotter5703 Před 4 lety

    Good for him it's hard doing new things with autism as I have it

  • @juliakrawiec9553
    @juliakrawiec9553 Před 4 lety +2

    You made it to Belgium after all.

  • @Cyberdelique
    @Cyberdelique Před 4 lety

    Hope you enjoy your visit in my home country! delicious fries right :)

  • @bradleycooper7942
    @bradleycooper7942 Před 4 lety

    Hey Kev, with Andy liking trams so much and now being comfortable travelling abroad, you could always go to Lisbon next.
    They have some really historic trams and I think Andy would love it, plus the weather isn't too bad either😂.

  • @kimbob367
    @kimbob367 Před 4 lety

    Great vlog kev Belgium looks lovely even better at night glad you all made it to after yesterday's vlog how was the stew?

  • @emilycox7418
    @emilycox7418 Před 4 lety +1

    i wonder if anyone has done TV theme tunes on bells...that would be cool.

  • @izz3225
    @izz3225 Před 4 lety +2

    Bruges looks so pretty. Such a good deal for £7 with club card points

  • @stinkyfeet6456
    @stinkyfeet6456 Před 4 lety +1

    I went to Brugge about 3 years ago

  • @LukeRapleu
    @LukeRapleu Před 4 lety +2

    I was Literally There at the same place about 5 days ago

  • @caitlinlyons8376
    @caitlinlyons8376 Před 4 lety

    Oh my god I stayed in one of those hostels when I went to Belfast, it was the exact same room and I though it was so cute and modern, I was the unlucky one who had to stay on the top bunk

  • @untamedgeek3D
    @untamedgeek3D Před 4 lety

    I want to go to Belgium!

  • @flan_fan1234
    @flan_fan1234 Před 4 lety +1

    the air is *T H I C C*

  • @TheMCArchitectTV
    @TheMCArchitectTV Před 4 lety +2

    Got to say, as a Belgian I am happy to see you enjoyed or food and one of our more known cities :D

  • @AutismandTouretteSyndrome

    That is a tiny hotel room!

  • @southern-rail-spotter9741

    Hi you probably will not read this but if you do I would like to say you have made so much progress all yore stuff is interesting and keep up the work on helping Andy because I have seen a big difference in him he was more aggressive and did not talk as much but now it's the complete opposite I love yore channel so much like I said keep up the Good work 💯💯👍

  • @rebieroo99
    @rebieroo99 Před 4 lety

    Germany has Woolworths still

  • @caiaugustphoenixjarvis3834

    I have austim and I go to Belgium for my interests of the war

  • @75maxdv35
    @75maxdv35 Před 4 lety +8

    Kev, is your car male of female? could you ask andy?

  • @hellonobody3321
    @hellonobody3321 Před 4 lety

    That was a funny hotel room but great for £7 ahaha

  • @alfiegtfc3504
    @alfiegtfc3504 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you live in Lincolnshire?

  • @hollyreay02
    @hollyreay02 Před 4 lety

    Can Andy tell the difference between tap water and bottled water?

  • @MelissaG31
    @MelissaG31 Před 29 dny

    Tuesday 28th May

  • @georgebees5733
    @georgebees5733 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the vids Kev keep it up, only one thing that gets me thinking sometime because the titles always say “autistic boy....” but I thought it was meant to be a family vlog, I know a lot of people talk about Andy and Andy is on the vlogs a lot but you say it’s a family vlog channel but I see more of Andy than anyone and the titles are always revolves around him

    • @theedenadventures
      @theedenadventures Před 4 lety +1

      When someone is searching on CZcams they aren’t going to search for family listen to bells but they will and do search the term “autistic” which will then put the channel in their search results and suggested to watch list. Plus Kev was literally saying this week that it will likely soon just be him on the channel and less it Andy and the rest of the family

    • @imaginaryenemy2565
      @imaginaryenemy2565 Před 4 lety

      You're seeing more of Andy because he's on summer break when school starts back up we won't see much of him and yes these are family vlogs but there also insight for caretakers of neuro divergent people on day to day tips and tricks to make travel, diets and schooling possible/ go more smoothly

    • @georgebees5733
      @georgebees5733 Před 4 lety

      Imaginary Enemy makes sense, of course I wasn’t complaining because I love seeing how Andy handles situations and what he’s interested in and stuff but I just wondered why. Still love the vlogs and always will :)

  • @lukewood4339
    @lukewood4339 Před 4 lety

    Do you think Andy will cope with having to shave eventually or can u see him having a beard lol.

  • @LURNXx
    @LURNXx Před 4 lety

    I can’t be the only person who is thinking of the film “In Bruges” 😂

    • @BachFlip
      @BachFlip Před 4 lety

      Indeed, makes you look at that bell tower in very different way!

  • @steflfc2007
    @steflfc2007 Před 4 lety +1

    5:25 Andy weeing 😂😂😂

  • @C1dagoat491
    @C1dagoat491 Před 4 lety

    wow I havent watched this series in a few weeks and his voice has broken

  • @V3M0N_
    @V3M0N_ Před 4 lety

    You can have trains with cars in it?
    Im mind blown :o

    • @kevinchapmanarchive
      @kevinchapmanarchive  Před 4 lety +1

      It’s a train full of cars that goes under the sea!

    • @V3M0N_
      @V3M0N_ Před 4 lety

      @@kevinchapmanarchive That's awesome, I wanna go on it now :D

    • @V3M0N_
      @V3M0N_ Před 4 lety

      @@ellietownsend7484 xD

  • @andrewmorton395
    @andrewmorton395 Před 4 lety +1

    I dont like going to places i dont no, too much anxitey

  • @kamronaston9655
    @kamronaston9655 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi whoever reads this

  • @therandomking1265
    @therandomking1265 Před 4 lety

    Andy needs a full time editor now!

  • @evetopping5269
    @evetopping5269 Před 4 lety

    Is Andy’s real name Andy or Andrew

  • @kuroso_v
    @kuroso_v Před 4 lety

    *tHe AiRs tHiCc*
    😂

  • @aislinncanning3819
    @aislinncanning3819 Před 4 lety

    22nd

  • @nnofficial7984
    @nnofficial7984 Před 4 lety

    Second

  • @mikestamp1188
    @mikestamp1188 Před 4 lety

    4 th

  • @stewart581
    @stewart581 Před 4 lety

    First

  • @harrywhitehouse3195
    @harrywhitehouse3195 Před 4 lety

    Second