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I think that this is a great way to get it out there. most ppl do not know about it and they need to take the time to find out and try to understand owr kids.
posted by Tina on 5/24/08 7:27: AM

What a beautiful child. My hope is that all families will get the help they need in time to do them some good.
posted by Gloria on 5/23/08 9:15: PM

I think this is great!
posted by Bob on 5/23/08 1:11: PM

I think this is great!
posted by Bob on 5/23/08 1:11: PM

Very well done. Claudia reminds me of my granddaughter, Hannah, who has been diagnosed with autism. I wholeheartedly agree that autism awareness is something that needs to be addressed. I did not realize that insurance did not cover treatment, and this needs to change. Thanks so much for posting this video and providing so many with great information!
posted by Debbie on 5/22/08 11:47: AM

My son, age 4, was just diagnosed with ASD. He has been in programs for 3 years due to developemental delay. The "Professionals" told me his delay was due to a premature birth. Now we find out that it is Autism. I cannot express my disbelief and anger at his misdiagnoses. We have lost 3 years of services that he could have received. And with all the insurence and "red tape', he might be 5 before he can be accepted into any early intervention programs. Not only does the public need to be more aware of ASD's but the health profession in general needs to be more proactive in early diagnoses. We will never get these last 3-4 years back for our son and this will affect how well he will develope for the rest of his life. If you have concerns, don't let ANYONE tell you to "Wait and See". Get your child tested immediately. I want to thank "Five for Fighting" for such a beautiful and informative video. It can only help bring these children's plight into the light.
posted by Karen Casper on 5/22/08 10:43: AM

SHE'S ADORABLE!
posted by Audrey on 5/22/08 8:30: AM

I'm a tutor for many childern with autism. These children are truly special,loving, and beautifull. I think the beurocrates tend to forget that these children are living breathing human beings, that are loved, love others, have feelings, have hopes, and have dreams. They are not just a number. I pray that this country opens there eyes to these children with autism and joins in the fight to help them. God bless each child and their family.
posted by nicole chait on 5/21/08 8:58: PM

I never knew so many had this disease. May God bless all the families that are affected and give you the strength to endure.
posted by Beckie on 5/21/08 4:33: PM

Great job
posted by Rebecca Crowell on 5/21/08 5:35: AM

A beautiful child trapped in her own little world. I wish you all success
posted by Alison Davis on 5/21/08 1:07: AM

food for thought
posted by joanne on 5/19/08 12:26: PM

thank you
posted by Jennifer Brown on 5/19/08 6:15: AM

May God bless all the Beautiful children out there in our world who are struggling with Autism, Thank you for sharing this video with my family & myself.
posted by Marian Krug on 5/19/08 6:02: AM

Beautifully put!
posted by DeeDeeMB on 5/17/08 12:38: PM

Well done and inspirational
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posted by Natasha on 5/16/08 3:46: AM

This is great awareness. I am a former teacher and had students who were diagnosed with autism. Recently my nephew was diagnosed at age 2 I believe. My sister and her husband are very proactive, but again, funding is a major issue. One thing they are using that is helping them with him and will be helping them ith the finances is a product called monavie. There is not a study to support it as a solution or anything, but they heard many positives and are testing it out and it is helping him, they believe with his diet and his behavior in response to what he eats. I am going to forward this link to her, and maybe she will share more, but I am hopeful that if this is helping them, that maybe it will be a way to help some others in a similar situation. You can check out info at the website www.monavie.com, and our personal one is www.mymonavie.com\heres2health. We will keep you all in our prayers.
posted by Jammie Fisher on 5/15/08 5:42: PM

I have had the experience of working with an autistic child this year and it was very challenging.May God continue to give people the patience and the love for these children as He does evryone else.The more knowledge people get the better we will understand what to do and how to do it.
posted by Lori Wells on 5/14/08 12:08: PM

My name is w anda Jordan and I work with an autistic child at Sumter Primary School. He's a very smart and special little boy as all children are, and I ask that everyone who work with or come in contact with autistic or special needs children work with love and patience as you would with any other child.
posted by Wanda Jordan on 5/14/08 12:01: PM