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Children touch our lifes in many ways... They are a gift from God that we must treasure. You are wonder parents... I cried a hundred tears and emotions.
posted by Barb on 3/14/08 7:12: AM

Thank you for sharing Tyler's story! He is a beautiful child, and I know that with parents like you and your husband, as well as the support and love of those around him, he will continue to make huge leaps in life!
posted by Megan on 2/01/08 1:27: PM

My twins were diagnosed with autism just weeks after turning 2. Our home and lives looked a lot like yours, including the younger sibling, early intervention, signs everywhere, aides and yes – diapers right up until 6. Now at age 10, they are thriving in a regular classroom, have excellent grades in school and will hopefully not need their shared aide next year, and perhaps best of all – they have friends. Thank you for your powerful message of struggle and of hope. Excellent film.
posted by Dori on 2/01/08 11:42: AM

Thank you for sharing. I have traveled the same road and I am so thankful for a site like this to raise money and awareness to find a cure. God Bless you and your family.
posted by Christy ~ Meet our Chris on 1/23/08 2:47: PM

Thank you for sharing Tyler's triumphs! Everyday we get closer to finding that world you hope for...thanks to families like yours and the efforts of all who continue to educate others and heighten awareness of autism spectrum disorders. Thank you.
posted by Reen on 1/18/08 7:23: PM

What a great beggining to Tyler's journey.....I work with young children with autism and I love making a difference in each childs' life...
posted by Angie on 1/03/08 5:36: PM

This was a great video. I do not have a child with autism, but I do work with children with autism. You are so right that early intervention is key. Family is also. God Bless you all, its good to see in the video what progress you son is making
posted by Marissa on 8/25/07 11:31: AM

very very very good!
posted by kia on 7/31/07 10:57: PM

Keep up all of your hard work. You have a beautiful family. Your story is much like mine. Thanks for sharing your video.
posted by Renee on 7/16/07 3:39: PM

A glimmer of hope for you! My son didn't speak 6 months ago and now talks like a 3 1/2yr old (he's 5, autistic). He still had a diaper at 4 yr 3 mths, was potty trained in 3 weeks once he understood the words about potty training...Used to run away, still escapes but doesn't run anymore and he actually respects rules. All this once he figured out communication...There is light at the end of the tunnel!
posted by Michelle on 7/05/07 4:15: PM

i hope that your son will get better god will guide you in the right direction put it in gods hands and he will take care of it for you. love always lorie
posted by lorie aleman on 6/10/07 4:26: PM

I think everyone has echoed what I would say. As a Mom to a 2.5 yr old autistic son, I say Thank You! My son was diagnosed at 18 months and the ball got rolling from there. He is already speaking up to 10 words, and a couple of days ago it was "Mommy"!!! Early intervention is definitely a key. Again, Thank You!
posted by Beth on 6/09/07 5:48: AM

i play in a league on pogo and read there letter every week thats how i found out about this site. i thijnk it is so great. your son is so cute. i have a 8 year old with autisum. we found out when he started head start at the age of 2 something was wrong. all he did was cry did not talk or walk. i am so thankful the lord was there and brought me to that head start program. he is now going into 2 grade but should be in 3 we had to hold him back in kindergarden because the school did not have a program for him at first. the schools in my distrect now do thanks to my son eriq. keep your head up and love your son everyday he will become a wonderful young man. thank for sharing this with us all.
posted by aleecia on 6/08/07 8:22: PM

My son is 5 and was diaganosed with Autisim when he was 2 and a 1/2. The video touched me very deeply especially when you spoke of his aids as his only friends and where Autism only strikes once, because that is exactly how I feel. We have not had a second child but are hoping to sometime in the future. I have let many friends, family and my son's team know about the video because it meant so much to me. Dawn is my son's teacher this year & she sent it to me. PS the Nickleback song was good before I watched Tyler's video and now it sounds even better. Thank you Tyler. Leanne.
posted by Leanne Hailes on 6/08/07 1:24: PM

Stay strong...very moving video, he's adorable! I don't have an autistic child, but became involved with Autism Speaks after the loss of my baby...to help others from my pain.
posted by jill on 6/03/07 6:41: PM

I loved your video. It touched my heart.You did do a wonderfull job of letting everyone know what a typical day is like. I have a 4 yr old with severe Autism.
posted by DeAnn on 5/31/07 5:15: PM

My son Liam is autistic too we have him in a great school up here in Traverse City Mi it was great wacthing Tylers story my son does the same things as Tyler. I blame my son's autism on the immunization shots it's kinda funny how not one single omish kid has autism because they do not give there kids immunization shots. I wish you and your family the best and stay strong like Tyler take care
posted by Snytrain on 5/27/07 7:02: AM

Great job showing what everyday in autism looks like! You shed more light on what we hope our Julian can soon accomplish - words! It's what we all want in our worlds. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with the rest of us...
posted by Donna Keith on 5/25/07 11:45: AM

I love your video... it give me hope! My son, Chris, was diangosted with an autism spectrum disorder in August 2005 when he was 2 years old. He started speech therapy and occupational therapy within a month after being diagnosed. I spent much of the first year learning all I could about autism. Chris will be 4 in August. He is starting to say a few words, like banana, baby, and bye-bye. He's trying to say other words, but these three words are the clearest. Tyler is adorable and he looks very happy! Your hard work is really paying off!
posted by Jennifer S. on 5/24/07 9:51: PM

This is beautiful and I relate very strongly. My son Ryan is almost 3 1/2 today is the last day of his first school year. I never thought my 3 year old would be in school, but it has been so wonderful to see him blossom. I pray that your son will continue to astound you as he grows up.
posted by Candi on 5/24/07 9:15: AM