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What a wonderful video! These children are so amazing and special, I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to meet many of them and their families.
posted by Kindra on 3/31/07 4:50: PM
Let's get some impartial facts straight:
1 Autism Spectrum Disorders have MANY polymorbidities [relative to any other condition] and a large number of negative traits. However, there is also an ENORMOUS benefit to the individual and [perhaps even moreso, if that is possible] to the human genepool. The spikes in population aren't just due to diagnostics - check the variation in demography [Silicon Valley is a good example.] This is evolution at work, and as always, the evolutionary road is rough.
2 Autism is too genetic to be "cured." Open your eyes. It won't happen.
3 Negative effects of Autism can and should be treated. There is legitimate need for more research. However, there is need for more research for controlling the tiers of autism rather than eradicating them.
Now for my opinion:
How dare you misrepresent the spectrum and its demography?
Nevertheless, thank you for highlighting the stupid stereotypes that science is still struggling to deal with. And thank you for sensationalizing it - there is need for more dialogue everywhere.
Genuinely touching, though.
posted by Researcher on 3/31/07 4:49: PM
Everyone should feel honored to pass this on after viewing & hearing such an inspiring video.
posted by Barbara Assad on 3/31/07 4:27: PM
Wonderful video. We need to make sure our children of tommorrow are taken care of and they get the best love and support possible.
posted by Rebecca on 3/31/07 4:25: PM
As the mother of a 6 year old son Blake (ASD) I am so blessed to have such a wonderful child. When he was a baby I never could understand why he seemed to have very little attachment to me. This was before he was diagnosed. He has come such a long way. I am fortunate for the wonderful teachers, doctors and therapists that have entered our lives. There is not a day that goes by now that I don't hear the words 'I love you mommy'. He truly is the light of my soul. As one person put it knowledge is power and we should never stop our pursuit in raising awareness and funding for research.
posted by Heather on 3/31/07 4:21: PM
Watch and forward!!!
posted by stephanie on 3/31/07 4:01: PM
While watching with my 12 YO, he asked me "Is that what Luke is going to be like?" My 3 YO is autistic so I had to answer "That's what he IS like." Thank you.
posted by Melissa Anne Moelius on 3/31/07 3:28: PM
Precious children..moving message.
We will pray for strength for all families facing challenges...
posted by Suzanne on 3/31/07 3:23: PM
VERY TOUCHING
posted by GENE PHELPS on 3/31/07 3:15: PM
My tears started when the boy was swinging a bat. Although my almost 5 year old grandson Frankie (ASD) will never be a major league player, he will be playing in an ASD league of
t-ball this summer. He'll hit the ball and a volunteer will run around the bases with him.
So cool!
posted by Cristina on 3/31/07 2:43: PM
Thank you! Beautiful! Together we can do this!
posted by terry on 3/31/07 2:33: PM
So touching and powerful. The message of HOPE is one in which we all need to hear be and be motivated by. Our daughter Josie is Autistic. With the generosity of people like John Ondrasik and the hard working folks at Autism Speaks, I know awareness is spreading, and answers are in Josie's future. Thank you, and God Bless those who are working toward a brighter future for our Autistic loved ones.
posted by Christy Garner on 3/31/07 2:16: PM
Beautiful. Thank you. There is a look in the eyes of each autistic child that is recognizable to us parents. A similar innocence, beauty, a mystery, and unfortunately for many of us, a distance. A distance that hopefully can be lessened by research, treatments, and awareness. Would I want my child "cured"? I don't know. I don't know that I would know him any other way but autistic. It is who he is. But,... when he is in pain and he can't tell me what hurts, when he wants something that I don't have the picture for, when I think of him growing up and not having a family of his own, that is when I pray that somebody somewhere will find out what is going on and will have the answers to help us help our children! Even if there is never a cure for my non verbal autisctic son, I don't want my "normal" son to ever deal with the struggles of an autistic child like his father and I have. If nothing is done today, will all our boys be ASD tomorrow? God Bless those of you who are raising awareness and funds for research! And to all the parents-Hang in there!
posted by pam on 3/31/07 2:09: PM
I'M A PARENT OF A CHILD WITH AUTISM, WE CAN'T FAIL AT THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
posted by MONICA on 3/31/07 2:01: PM
Wonderful and powerful, but we MUST get people who don't know what it's like to walk in our shoes... to see this. I, too, have a son with autism - he is wonderful - but he is still autistic and we often can't reach him...it is truly very painful.
posted by Sammi on 3/31/07 1:59: PM
Very moving---the video says a small portion of autism.
posted by Marco Sametini on 3/31/07 1:34: PM
It was a really moving and touching video, specially because it made me think of my brother Boris, who's also autistic. I just hope a lot more people can see this video and realize of this situation and instead of judging this kids, they start to help them...
posted by Any on 3/31/07 1:30: PM
i just want a world where my sister can be taken care of when we're gone....that was great.
posted by rachel on 3/31/07 1:19: PM
I am the proud aunt of a child who has autism , as well as a retired early childhood special education teacher. My students had various diabilities (autism being One). I am so grateful to Autism Speaks for keeping families, teachers, and other caretakers informed. keep up the fight for our children. The song and video are just great.
posted by RoChelle Butler on 3/31/07 1:17: PM
What an incredible piece of work- this should be aired to a wider audience to help those who haven't been touched by autism to UNDERSTAND.
posted by Haley and Laura on 3/31/07 4:56: PM