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My nephew has autism, and does very well because of great parents with great faith and teachers with creativity and knowledge. Let's all spread the word and get some more funding and get people listening and scientists, doctors and researchers unlocking the CURE!!
posted by Francie on 5/30/07 9:20: PM

What a wonderful tool to make awareness of Autism. Thanks for sharing. More people need to view this!
posted by Jarah on 5/30/07 2:37: PM

People are individuals and not their disability. Thanks for the video and helping to increase awarness, understanding and hope for a better tomorrow for all people, no matter what the challenges. I believe in People. They are our greatest natural resource.
posted by Carol on 5/30/07 2:02: PM

WOW--Thank you! I want to do so much but I have no energy left at the end of the day! Thank God someone else does! Peace! Trish
posted by Trish Duncan on 5/30/07 12:01: PM

What kind of world do I want I wish that my child be treated as an individual-not pigeon holed as the end result of batteries of test taken over the lenght of his life. I wish for his doctors, therapists, teacher, aides to see that he is more than numbers on a graph or points on a line....that his test measure what he may do, NOT what he will do. I wish that they all would see the person that he is --so different from the dozens that they see every day, or the thousands they see every year. I wish that they would see the BIG BLUE eyed, beautiful, giggling little boy with all opportunities ahead of him, not patient client #xxx with his limitations bound to him like shackles. I wish for his happiness. I wish that my son will have all the tools he will need to live his life to his fullest extent. I wish that he will have an adequate education to prepare him for his life ahead, and that he will have the community, friends, teachers, therapists and aides he will need to grow and develop to his greatest potential. Lastly I wish that he will be cared for cherished and loved as long as he lives by loving parents while we are alive, and by a loving circle of family and friends when we are gone. I wish with all my heart that he will be prepared to live in the community and be able to make a contribution to socity in a meaningful way TO HIM. I wish he will be prepared financially and emotionally to live his life fully, not to be dependent on others, but able to have what he needs without worry for as long as he lives. Thats what kind of world I want for my 8 year old son who has autism. This is what I know EARLY intervention, OT, Speech Therapy, Sensory It has been our life weve lived it at 2 they riped my heart out he will never this and that etc. etc. at 8 he goes to a regular school with a one on one. He knows more about this computer than I ever will. Want to talk animals hes your man. I will never forget the day I Finally heard I love you mommy What amazes me the most about autistic children is they are all different but the same in so many ways. The hand flapping he finally could tell me "I do it when Im excited" What a gift from God they are. They REALLY make you look at the world in a different way they are so honest and straight forward and very loving. What kind of world would it be if we were all that way???? Thank you Jacob because of you I am a better person you make me see the world through all new eyes and you are the Best thing that has ever happened to me. Parents I know the hill is upward and the fight is long but dont give up OUR KIDS are such a blessing in so many ways! To the band Thank you for this video it touched my heart.
posted by Dianna NC on 5/30/07 10:08: AM

To Eva: I have often thought the same thing. After all they are the ones that are honest, loving, straight forward. What would the world be like if we were all that way? In our society today who gets to decide what is "normal" mmm?? makes you wonder doesnt it. God Bless
posted by Dianna NC on 5/30/07 10:06: AM

I have an older brother with Autism, I only wish that people would be better able to understand him, if not that at least realize that he is a human being. I think sometimes we put a lot of demands on children who are handicapped, and we try to make them conform to our society, behavior wise, etc. Does anyone ever think that maybe we aren't the normal ones? I only hope that we can better the services that are out their for people with Autism, whether they be for young children, or adults. Thanks. Great video as well.
posted by Eva on 5/30/07 8:26: AM

i feel sad that little kids have to go tough this no kids should have to go though it and it hurt me to see the kid that have Austim and people make fun of them no kid show have to be made fun of because they have austim
posted by cynthia on 5/30/07 7:29: AM

awsome
posted by chachi on 5/30/07 7:18: AM

I pray that this video touch others and move us to pray constantly for these children. Prayer works, medically there's no cure, but spritually there's one.God Bless
posted by Nerrissa henry on 5/30/07 6:26: AM

Bravo! Very moving and an excellent way to get the message out about this epidemic. Proud parent of two kids - one of which has PDD/NOS and is 13 yrs. old.
posted by Peg Shugrue on 5/30/07 5:53: AM

I teach children with Autism. God Bless their Parents. This video made me cry and pray to God for a cure or atleast a reason as to why there is such an increase in statistics. I love all my kids. Please do not exclude them or treat them differently...They are not different!Their smart beautiful children they too need love, laughter, understanding and caring. -A proud ABA therapist
posted by Carolina Prieto on 5/29/07 10:19: PM

I'm blessed to see autism awareness spreaing. God alone knows the cause and certainly has a cure for autism. I'm believing Him to cure my little Nathan.
posted by Simone Barnes on 5/29/07 9:15: PM

This is a beautiful way to get the message of autism awareness out to the world! Thank You!!
posted by Angela on 5/29/07 8:46: PM

This is a wonderful video and song. I have tears in my eyes.
posted by Kim on 5/29/07 7:29: PM

What A Wonderful video. These children are always in my prayers. My son has a friend who suffers from austism.
posted by Laura on 5/29/07 6:33: PM

This was quite fascinating to watch, although I found the statistics given more than a little alarming. Obviously we need to fund more research so as to be able to help these youngsters develop as far as they can possibly go.
posted by june jean playfair on 5/29/07 6:25: PM

This is beautiful even though I do not know anyone with autism, it still touched me. God Bless you all.
posted by Kerry on 5/29/07 6:07: PM

I am grateful for a message that speaks to the humanity and individuality of every child! I have a child with ADHD, sensory integration dysfuntion and other issues on the spectrum. He has had to deal with so much rejection and exclusion. I just hope with the right emphasis everyone can come to understand how worthwhile and enriching our children are to the world.
posted by laurie on 5/29/07 5:32: PM

this video was very touching and unbelieveable, these kids are amazing and better than any other.
posted by BRiTTANY on 5/29/07 4:05: PM