The Kind of World We Want

Description: This is the kind of world students at Marquette University want for those affected by autism
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Bobby Mochel
Credits: Bobby Mochel, Five For Fighting, Autism Awareness Society of Marquette
Views: 3040
Posted: 5/31/07 8:34 PM
Tags: autism marquette



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Thank you for helping this awesome cause.
posted by Christy ~ Meet our Chris on 1/23/08 2:31: PM

Thank you for your part in the cause. Thank you, because this week has been really bad, and you brought a much needed smile to my face.
posted by Rebecca, Mom to Jared...my *one* on 9/03/07 7:13: PM

When people say they want to "cure" autism, I think what many of them mean is: to "cure" those not able to communicate...., to "cure" acute sensory issues that make it difficult to function in typical societal conditions..., to "cure" the inability to read meaning in facial expressions..., etc. Your group has created a well-done video, expressing a genuine desire to spread awareness, & build tolerance. Now, if researchers could just "cure" my grandsons (who live with autism) inability to sleep through the night, my daughter could get some desperately needed rest!
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 8/30/07 7:55: PM

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posted by Chris Johns on 7/23/07 6:00: PM

thank you for spreading the word of this disease to the many that dont know anything of it.myself and my 2 autistic nephews also say god bless you for your caring and understanding.
posted by larry quinton on 7/07/07 9:45: PM

You brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for caring.
posted by Ann Aly Ahmed on 7/07/07 8:51: AM

Amen!
posted by Tina on 7/06/07 8:41: PM

Thank you! I have and 11 year old daughter with Aspergers and an 8 year old daughter with mild/mod. autism. They are fantastic, I just wanted to thank you for helping people to be more aware.
posted by Debbie Williams on 7/05/07 10:16: PM

Very touching w/good thoughts - autism is a tough subject right now with mainstream only starting to understand it and its effects on the families... Only the families know how we can help! Let's talk with them and reach out to those families affected by autism
posted by nan on 7/05/07 8:18: PM

Very touching w/good thoughts - autism is a tough subject right now with mainstream only starting to understand it and its effects on the families... Only the families know how we can help! Let's talk with them and reach out to those families affected by autism
posted by nan on 7/05/07 8:18: PM

Thank you so much! Our 7 year old son Christopher Henry is Autistic with Aspergers and I appreciate seeing something so touching and beautiful as this song and video.
posted by Kerissa on 6/26/07 4:56: PM

I've tried clicking on the autism speaks video several time only to have it bring me back to the comment page. What do I need to do to see this video. Thanks Kathy
posted by Kathy on 6/26/07 12:22: PM

Thank you.
posted by Haunt on 6/24/07 9:50: PM

To Linda.. you posted on 6/10.. thank you for your words... i could never expain how I felt about my little girl... i too believe in research but only to help her.. i don't want to change her personality. She is the center of our world.
posted by liz on 6/17/07 8:25: PM

Great job Bobby!! Thank you for including Meela :) Your efforts toward autism awareness are so inspiring.
posted by Michelle Sood & Family on 6/11/07 10:24: PM

Interesting the lyrics of the song include "Be careful what you wish for." I wish we could expend more energy teaching the world that autistic people are beautiful and perfect just the way they are...and with (a lot) more awareness, we can make life better for them without "curing" them just because they're different. Different isn't always bad. I'm all for research, but only to understand it better...and to find out how to treat the parts of my daughter's autism that make life the most difficult for her. I sincerely do not think she needs to be "cured."
posted by Linda on 6/10/07 7:48: AM

Thank you for adding to the awareness of autism. Clark and Janet Olson
posted by James C. Olson/Janet M.Olson on 6/08/07 6:25: PM

A truly wonderful video with a powerful message. I've been viewing many great videos here and hope to add one of my own very soon that addresses one of the two other disorders on the "Autism Spectrum Disorder" -- Asperger's Syndrome (also known as high functioning autism). Kids with A.S. (like my son) look like typical kids but lack the "social awareness skills" needed to connect with their world. Though most have extremely high intelligence, they're often misdiagnosed for years (ADD, OCD, etc.) and labeled by teachers/others as "bad kids" or "defiant," when in reality their disorder affects social perceptions and nonverbal communication that includes language. Thank you, John, for giving these children and those like my son a voice!
posted by Jody Ewing on 6/05/07 11:04: PM

Well done!
posted by Philip May on 6/05/07 2:49: PM

Thank you for taking the time to make such a wonderful video. I am amazed how many people are touched by someone with autism. As a parent, I am very thankful for what my little guy has taught me. Which is more than I could ever teach him. We were given autism to learn, it may not be an easy lesson, but we are learning!
posted by Chris Majkowski on 6/04/07 8:34: PM





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