Autism From a Parent's Point of View
Description: A look at what parents go through when a child is diagnosed with Autism.
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Audrey Mariani
Credits: Audrey Mariani, Five For Fighting
Views: 7498
Posted: 4/24/07 1:19 PM
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autism
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Comments:
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Loved your video-- My autistic son, Ryan is almost five. Everything you said in your video is so true!! Very touching!!
posted by amy on 4/24/07 8:40: PM
Thank You Thank You!!! I have a 5 year old with Autism / SPD / & Bipolar. The harderst part of the last 5 years has been the lack of understanding from others. The looks, comments, and ignorance has been heart breaking. I now even catch my 7 year old daughter explaining her brother to complete strangers. Your video was beautiful!
posted by Michelle on 4/24/07 6:54: PM
Autism affects 1 in 150 children, but it also affects 1 in 150 parents, my husband and I are right there with you, we understand. Our son is almost 4 y/o, and I wish he knew that. I wish he could tell people " I'm 4 years old" He is also autistic. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for telling "our story".
posted by Violeta on 4/24/07 6:01: PM
I so much agree with Kathie can we find a way to broadcast this on TV. Iam one of these mothers who cry so much and still do evrey now and then when Iam having one of those hard times with my child and have no one who would understand the situation. Iam also a Medical Assistance
Iam so happy this website was created (GOOD JOB)
posted by Milagros Gomez on 4/24/07 4:59: PM
Very touching! I am an educatot who works very hard to help families like yours, to give their child the life everyother child their age has, to help the world see the beauty each and everyone of these children has inside. Autism is what they have, not who they are!
posted by Ruthie on 4/24/07 4:28: PM
Thank you- As a parent with a child on the spectrum--You said it all! Well done!!
posted by Helen on 4/24/07 3:20: PM
Wonderful! Thank you!
posted by Eileen on 4/24/07 2:38: PM
I'm this boy's uncle and I see him battle constantly with everyday situations that are commonplace to most people. I know my sister and brother-in-law struggle so much to help him and it pains me when they are so emotionally defeated because they feel that they can't quell his fears or fixations. I always fear that he'll be ostracized and labeled when he has as much to offer as any other child, he just has a difficult time showing how great he really is. Ryan, I love you buddy!
posted by Larry on 4/24/07 2:14: PM
Your video is incredible and describes everything a parent goes through to a tee! As the mother of an 18-year-old autistic/mr son, I can tell you the early years were difficult, but we have been blessed with doctors, therapists, teachers, family and friends who have helped us along the way. Our son keeps us grounded and reminds us that simplicity is a wonderful thing!
Thank you for using your talents in a positive way!
posted by Sandra on 4/24/07 2:12: PM
Exactly !!!!! Can we broadcast this on National TV, so that all of the people who have hurt me and my familiy in the past 6 years can know exactly how I feel??? thanks so much you did a wonderful job!!!!!
posted by kathie on 4/24/07 1:51: PM
Your video is incredible, you describe everything a parent goes through perfectly. I have two boys with ASD. Thank you for sharing your child and your story with us.
posted by Cheryl on 4/24/07 1:30: PM
I love your song that goes with this video. My daughter is almost 14 and we have been on this journey called autism for almost 12 years. I wish her life did not have to be so difficult, but she is a fighter and has made great progress. Thank you for showing how hard these kids have to work just to make it.
posted by Jill Fenech on 4/25/07 5:58: AM