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FabuRocks PodcastTalking with FabuArmy NOOBAs we wrap up Season 1 YouTube Therapy, we are interviewing members of the FabuFam and FabuArmy. We are excited to dive deep into a discussion regarding their mental health and how each of them has used their hobbies to overcome the many obstacles faced daily. Today we welcome FabuArmy NOOB and will be discussing in greater detail ADHD. Through open discussion we hope to, educate, inspire and empower others facing the same or similar struggles.2021-07-1948 min
FabuRocks PodcastTalking with FabuFam ARROWAs we wrap up Season 1 YouTube Therapy, we are interviewing members of the FabuFam and FabuArmy. We are excited to dive deep into a discussion regarding their mental health and how each of them has used their hobbies to overcome the many obstacles faced daily. Today we welcome FabuFam ARROW and will be discussing in greater detail Asperger Syndrome. Through open discussion we hope to, educate, inspire and empower others facing the same or similar struggles.2021-07-1246 min
FabuRocks PodcastTalking with FabuFam LexxTv As we wrap up Season 1 YouTube Therapy, we are interviewing members of the FabuFam and FabuArmy. We are excited to dive deep into a discussion regarding their mental health and how each of them has used their hobbies to overcome the many obstacles faced daily. Today we welcome FabuFam LexxTv and will be discussing in greater detail DEPRESSION. Through open discussion we hope to, educate, inspire and empower others facing the same or similar struggles. 2021-07-051h 06
FabuRocks PodcastLive Streaming for the First TimeWithin ten months, we had more positive results than all of 2 years of conventional therapy. This was enough validation for us that we had made the right decision as a family for Fabu by dedicating our full attention and time to her. At this point, Fabu was in 2nd grade and showing improvement not only in academics but also socially. She was not yet reading at grade level. Still, her teachers on numerous occasions commented that Fabu was more willing to participate in class and was even chosen to read in front of the whole school a report she...2021-06-2850 min
FabuRocks PodcastGaming on Multiple PlatformsFabu had not been exposed to gaming on multiple platforms such as Xbox and VR. VR gaming had just come out, and Fabu wanted to play VR games often. These were not only fun for her but all of us as a family. Our strategy was to expose her to a variety of gaming choices besides pc games like Minecraft and Roblox and app games like plants vs. zombies. We knew that eventually, she would pick the games that she was most comfortable with or piqued her interest the most...2021-06-2152 min
FabuRocks PodcastUnboxing TherapyFabu enjoyed playing Minecraft, Roblox, and other games at that time. We began noticing she was losing attention quicker than we expected. We were hoping she would continue as engaged and motivated to play as she was with Pokémon Go previously. So, we decided at this point to switch up the content again. We put gaming on pause and returned to something she was familiar with and had done before… unboxings. However, this time she was unboxing gaming equipment. We planned to challenge her and take her out of her comfort zone, so she would have the freedom to...2021-06-1445 min
FabuRocks PodcastGaming therapy beginsWe now transitioned to gaming therapy after the Pokémon Go burnout. At this point, Fabu was reading under grade level. Reading was something that we wanted to include in the new therapeutic content. We were on the hunt for a game that she liked to play, which would have all of the factors we were looking for. We started with Plants vs. Zombies, which Fabu played on her tablet. This was a game she liked and played often. Quickly we moved onto Roblox because it had different mini-games that held her i...2021-06-0750 min
FabuRocks PodcastPokémon Go BurnoutWe spent way too much time on Pokémon Go and knew that Fabu would lose interest at one point or another. Fabu is young, and with ADHD, her attention on something does not last long. Her interest in Pokémon Go lasted longer than we ever expected. We knew that her therapy needed to evolve into something new. By this point, we had done DIY, unboxing toys, IRL, Pokémon Go, and learned different things along the way. DIY was great for Fabu to explain what she was doing; toy unb...2021-05-311h 09
FabuRocks PodcastPokémon Go Fever HitPokémon Go came out, and we were hooked immediately!! What we loved the most about this game was that it brought grandparents, parents, and kids out playing the same game. We also loved that we discovered new places, beaches, and parks we had never been to before. Most weekends were spent hanging out with other Pokémon Go trainers and participating in raid events, which helped Fabu be more social...2021-05-2436 min
FabuRocks PodcastIRL TherapyAfter doing DIY gummy videos and toy unboxing, we knew the secret to continue obtaining positive results, and having Fabu engaged and excited was to switch up the content. We decided to explore IRL videos using positive reinforcement and fun family activities. Fabu loved to be outdoors and was open to participating more when she was entertained...2021-05-171h 00
FabuRocks PodcastOMG People are watching usAt this point, we had around 15 videos posted on YouTube between the DIY gummies and the toy unboxings. We had believed that having a YouTube channel would be a fantastic way of having an archive where we could see Fabu’s progress throughout time. Her YouTube channel was also a way for family and friends to see her improvement. We soon noticed that random people were following the channel and also making comments on the videos posted. Fabu was the first one to notice that we had reached 100 followers on YouTube. We were so surprised that our content wa...2021-05-1032 min
FabuRocks PodcastTherapy for the TherapistSo, we now have the equipment and software and are ready to take it to the next level!! Quickly we found that making DIY gummy videos was taking us too much time. We ended up more stressed than ever before. Fabu would start off very motivated to help but soon would lose interest and leave us making the gummy while she went off to watch TV or play. The good news was that we were still getting good results but needed to make some changes. By this point, we knew that the recipe for...2021-05-0338 min
FabuRocks PodcastGetting the Right SoftwareWe now have all the equipment we needed to start, but we missed the software required to edit videos and create graphics for videos and thumbnails properly. Let’s not forget, our background has nothing to do with graphic design or videography, and we could not afford to pay someone to edit the videos and make the thumbnail art for us. We ended up doing what we did best… go to YouTube and find videos to educate ourselves on the best video editing and graphic designing software available. Our research determined that Sony Vega and Adobe Premier were th...2021-04-2636 min
FabuRocks PodcastEquipping OurselvesAfter making tough family decisions, we decided we were more than all in. We now needed to equip ourselves with the proper equipment. After much research, we quickly found out we had less than the basics. You may ask, what are the basics? Well, we had a cheap camera (HD camera), a couple of offices all in one PC and a lot of enthusiasm! After watching several channels about making YouTube videos for beginners, we quickly learned that we were in desperate need of a bunch of equipment we had no clue about. We needed a bett...2021-04-191h 13
FabuRocks PodcastHitting RealityAfter 6 gummy videos, we found that making YouTube videos was no joke! They were taking a really long time from start to finish; between setting things up, filming, editing, rendering, and uploading so Fabu could see herself later, each video was taking way more time and energy than we ever imagined. However, the results were great. Fabu was even more engaged with each new video we made. We knew we were getting closer to making some tough family decisions quickly! The amount of time and effort was taking a toll on us in our daily life...2021-04-1254 min
FabuRocks PodcastThe AHA MomentAfter having a rough first day of shooting and not knowing if it was a humungous fail, it was time to look at the footage we had. FabuDad had never edited a video in his life. After many tutorials which taught him everything from intro to outro, transitions, overlays, lower thirds, and everything needed for a video to look good, his goal was to create something as cool and fun as what Fabu was already watching on other channels. He wanted her to feel proud and happy with the results when she saw herself, hoping this would encourage her to...2021-04-0557 min
FabuRocks PodcastFirst Therapy SessionWe had a YouTube channel with a channel intro. Now what? We knew we needed to integrate her having fun, content she was interested in, and then incorporate therapy. We asked her what she liked the most out of what she was watching on YouTube. At that time, gummy videos were trending, and Fabu loved watching these, especially those that showed them making gummies. She believed these videos were not only fun but wanted us to do these as a family. We anticipated she would be as engaged as she was previously during the filming of the intro...2021-03-291h 03
FabuRocks PodcastHow We StartedFrom the moment Fabu started vocalizing, she seemed to have her own language, which sometimes only FabuMom would understand. Fabu has always been a happy kid and expressed herself by hugging people. She did not often get frustrated when she was not understood. When asked a question she did not understand, she would answer in her own way, smile, hug you, and you clueless as to what she had just said. We thought the delay initially was because we are a bilingual family, which not only did we speak to her in both English and Spanish, but so...2021-03-2244 min
FabuRocks PodcastAbout UsFabuRocks was created and inspired by our daughter FABU to help her with speech delay, learning disabilities, and ADHD at home. At the age of 4, FABU was diagnosed with speech delay and immediately started going to speech therapy twice a week. After 2 years and minimal improvements, FABU was in 1st grade and testing 3-grade levels below in speech and reading. By 2nd grade, FABU showed ADHD and learning disabilities symptoms such as dyslexia and language processing issues. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) was developed to help meet her needs and goals at school. ...2021-03-2218 min