How This Works

To Michael, may you have a wonderful life, to your family, thank you for showing that people like us are people to be loved and enjoyed, not problems to be 'fixed'. Michael, you are part of a big community, when you're older and can read and write well, the whole world is at your fingertips through the internet, wish I"d had that when I was your age. Hugs from Simon in Australia
posted by Simon Maynard on 4/07/07 9:38: PM

Thank you for sharing- it's beautiful and inspiring. From a family that is going through the same thing and has exactly the same goals...God bless you!
posted by Ivy on 4/07/07 6:14: PM

Michael, you are beautiful! What a lucky boy you are to have so much love around you! Thanks for the video!
posted by Lisa on 4/07/07 4:56: PM

What a beautiful little boy...what a loving family!
posted by Rachel Iverson on 4/07/07 2:26: PM

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with me.
posted by Angela on 4/07/07 1:11: PM

thanks for sharing i know a few kids with autism and yes they are special and im glad i could help by watching this vidio and posting it to all my friends to see also.
posted by tina on 4/07/07 9:05: AM

Great job with the video J.J. Very, very touching. Makes me proud, to be a school nurse for these children and adults, and to be playing such a small part in the education of these kids and their families. Hopefully, this will bring much more compassion, awareness, and research, so a cure can be found, sooner than later. Education is a tremendous help, but more needs to be done to eradicate it. Too, too many children and their families are getting caught in this terrible web. This video shows how everyone needs to help. Great job and thanks to everyone involved!!!
posted by Maureen Falabella on 4/07/07 8:59: AM

I was sent this video by my niece, who has a daughter, that is autistic. They both are amazing and this video is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing and helping me understand the joys, the gifts and the love of beautiful children. LUG
posted by George Hernandez on 4/07/07 8:35: AM

What a beautiful way to show how important and very special everyone in the life of an autistic child is. We will keep searching for answers.
posted by Christine Meehan on 4/07/07 5:46: AM

God bless you Steffens Family! Micheal has been born into a WONDERFUL LOVING Family. What a beautiful video!! You've grown so much and become such a beautiful boy!
posted by Sharon Minogue on 4/07/07 5:21: AM

very creative...great video...thanks for sharing this wonderful insight of yourself...
posted by irene on 4/06/07 11:01: PM

Great job Michael, we know how much effort you put into everything you do. We love you.
posted by Aunt Bonnie & Uncle Cameron on 4/06/07 8:47: PM

LOVE...Everyone is special and has a reason for being the being they are. Truly a special soul lives inside each child and adult of autism. Thank you for sharing... God Bless the parents and the children. Hope & faith cures.
posted by Patricia Wertepny on 4/06/07 7:33: PM

Tears,tears,and more,Hope,hope,hope,Faith,faith,faith,Love,love,love start now,now,now.
posted by Robert F Wilson on 4/06/07 7:21: PM

Michael- Uncle Bill and I are so proud of you! You are doing great and now you are famous! :o)Love you!
posted by Aunt Melissa on 4/06/07 5:54: PM

Michael looks a lot like my 4 year old son Ryan. He is blonde, smiley, and autistic. I love this film because it so eloquently shows the world I want for my son, as well. I also love that it shows the affection, connection, and happiness of this family. I can relate on so many levels! Thanks for sharing!
posted by Candi Summers on 4/06/07 4:45: PM

Thank you for sharing the joy that children with autism can add to the world.
posted by Cheryl Foley on 4/06/07 12:48: PM

Thank you so much for making this video - we were the first of many to watch it and learn from it! Thanks for letting us into your world Michael!
posted by Miller Family on 4/06/07 12:17: PM