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Very touching video! I have a 6 yr old son with Autism and he is beautiful..inside and out!
posted by Dawn Mondelli from Hopewell Jct, NY on 6/26/07 10:03: AM

We need to understand the increase of autism.
posted by JoAnn Heap on 6/26/07 6:40: AM

"...A powerful image of self-reflection."
posted by Michael Austin on 6/26/07 1:41: AM

music/videos are such effective means of communication - this beautiful video needs to be seen by everyone repeatedly.
posted by christina on 6/25/07 10:16: PM

This video really hit home. I have a severly autisic daughter that is 9 years old and is non-verbal, but she is the most loving individual you could ever meet. She shows progress everyday and makes me feel like the luckest parent in the world. She now can sign a few words and phrases including "I love you" which brings tears to my eyes every time she does it. This video is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much.
posted by Pamela Hughes on 6/25/07 8:09: PM

VERY POWERFUL!! I AGREE THAT THEY ARE TRULY BLESSINGS FROM GOD AND NO ONE SHOULD EVER OVERLOOK THEM.
posted by Rita on 6/25/07 6:28: PM

What a powerfull and moving video! The world needs to see it.
posted by katie on 6/25/07 9:50: AM

I'm a special education teacher whose life has been touched and changed by so many students, some of which have had autism. Five for Fighting has always managed to write songs that touch the heart and soul of those who listen. I am grateful beyond words for the message in this song and the wonderful thing they have done to help raise awareness and support in this cause.
posted by Amy on 6/25/07 12:58: AM

I cant begin to tell you how much this video affects my heart! It brings tears to my eyes each time I view it. My Grandson was recently diagnosed with autism and as a Grandma you feel so helpless. We all need to pull together and do whatever it takes to make each person in our lives feel like they have someone that really cares and wants to help, NO Matter what! Thank you for this very beautiful video.
posted by Sherri on 6/24/07 9:09: PM

I want to first thank Five For Fighting for putting out this video. It has touched my heart. I too have watched is on more than one occasion, and it still makes me cry. My nephew, Alex, we just learned last year that he is Autistic. There is one member of my family member still in denial. I unfortunatley live in the NE area, and they live in the Mid-Southern area. He is such a beautiful boy. He now had to learn to deal with a baby sister, Sarah. My brother and sister-in-law are wonderful people learning what they can do, and are looking for support. Since he has started school, and they are trying a B-12 shot therapy - my sister-in-law can see a change in him. He is talking (small words and mimicing), and sharing his toys with his sister. Her screaming is no longer affecting him. Truly giant steps for him. I truly hope they find a cure, I love my nephew. Thank you again.
posted by Rochelle on 6/24/07 8:45: PM

I'm sorry so many have this difficulty; I hope the next few years will bring better medical understanding so that the complications of autism can soon become a thing of the past.
posted by Toni LeQuire-Schott on 6/24/07 8:36: PM

I am a mother of two autistic children. One three and one 18 months. I want to speak in defense of the mother who made the statement of "Driving off a cliff rather than going to a public school". It bothers me that people actually think she rather have her son dead than go to school. Take an English class and look up the word Metaphor! The ignorance of others really does not help us to feel confidence in strangers. The majority of mother's of Autistic are very loving and caring we like all mother's would die for our children if we had to. We experience the pain and our hearts continually break for our children. Especially when our children can not speak for themselves. The part that is really discouraging is not that we mother's of Autistic children want them to be different more like typical children it is we want them to be understood. We want people to change the way see our children. People who make hasty generalizations are using ignorance to do justify the way they act. Could a person sit and imagine then try to empathize with the mother in despair? The mother that wants to protect her child from being hurt? Our children work so hard to make gains that come easily to typical children....and it is just that easy to lose it due to a stressful situation or neglect in school or out in public. Parents live to see any glimpse of who there child is by bringing them out of the darkness and into the light. To the mother in video who used this metaphor of "driving of a cliff rather than sending your helpless child into a lion's den" I understand how you felt. Your not Crazy.
posted by Regina on 6/24/07 7:18: PM

Thank you for working so hard to bring about a better world for our children and adults with autism.
posted by Valerie on 6/24/07 3:10: PM

Thanks for making more people aware of this terrible illness.
posted by Joan on 6/24/07 11:22: AM

I have a seven year old wonderful little boy who has autism. This is the first time i have seen this site. It made my cry, its so great to see people who care so much about our children. I am grateful to God that i have such a great support system for my son. Thank you in all you so for this cause. Thank you Thank you thank you
posted by karen seidel on 6/24/07 9:38: AM

I have a seven year old wonderful little boy who has autism. This is the first time i have seen this site. It made my cry, its so great to see people who care so much about our children. I am grateful to God that i have such a great support system for my son. Thank you in all you so for this cause. Thank you Thank you thank you
posted by karen seidel on 6/24/07 9:38: AM

Im ready for a cd all about Autism . You're are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by marla on 6/23/07 11:02: PM

This is awesome! I love people with autism. They are so fascinating. I want to learn more about it. Are there different degrees of autism? Can a person be slightly autistic and not know that is the reason they behave differently?
posted by jennifer on 6/23/07 9:06: PM

It took my breath away ... it was lovely and in the true spirit of what is genuinely captivating about each child I have meet the struggles with their autism.
posted by Michelle on 6/23/07 8:50: PM

My daughter is phenomenal. I wouldn't want her any other way than how she is, autistic. I wish she was part this video. Good job Autism Speaks.
posted by Jackie OConnor on 6/23/07 4:28: PM





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