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Everywhere I go I meet more and more people affected by this. It's not just us anymore and there are more and more all the time. I really think there are still many undiagnosed. I want it to stop and I want a cure. Thanks for what you to do to get us on that road to recovery.
posted by Lisa Williams on 4/21/08 6:41: AM

awesome!
posted by tracy on 4/21/08 5:46: AM

I agree with Buck. It seems that all these people haven't taken into consideration what WE WANT. They see autism as a disease and want to find a cure for it. It kind of reminds me of everyone whos against gay marriage. They don't think other people should be able to have them just like they don't think we should be allowed to be autistic.
posted by Bobby Joe on 4/20/08 3:12: PM

I understand you Bobby I have Landau-Kleffner syndrome and I'm fine I guess its normal for these guys to be all worried and stressing about Autism though, people always fear what they don't understand
posted by Michael Philips on 4/20/08 3:06: PM

I'm actually HAPPY i have autism. You guys can't call it a "disease" until you know what's really going on. If I didn't have autism I wouldn't be nearly as inteligent as I am now. The truth is we don't need your pity
posted by BobbyJow on 4/20/08 2:51: PM

Jeez. this video is greatly exaggerated and many of the viewers don't seem to understand what's going on. I'm 15 and I have asperger's syndrome, which is a form of Autism, and it's really NO BIG DEAL. I do have trouble reading peoples emotions and relating, but its not the end of the world.Most Autistic people have are smarter, have better memories, are better at logical thinking, are better artists or have some other skill to compensate. There are autistic people who remember everything they've ever read, and are geniuses. People are worried when autistic people are silent. Maybe we just don't feel like talking?
posted by Bobby Joe on 4/20/08 2:47: PM

As the Mom of a 10 year old boy with Autism, I can relate to all the struggles and the "wait & see" attitude of the "typical" education system and people who just don't get it. Hopefully, this world will catch up to our kids! They are brilliant, funny, interesting, talented, and a blessing all wrapped up in one complex package. Awesome video! Perfect!
posted by Carol D. on 4/20/08 7:52: AM

My step-cousin is autistic and his dad sent me this video. I love him so much, and I will do anything in my power to donate.
posted by Lizzie on 4/20/08 6:47: AM

Thank-you so much for bringing such an important issue to the forefront.
posted by Heather on 4/19/08 8:46: AM

Thank you for the amzaing video. We are going through the same ordeal with our son, Connor, who is turning 3 in May. I made my own slideshow -- although not as well done as yours -- which I have circulated to local media and my legislators. In fact, I just received a call from one of my U.S. Senators to discuss the issues I raised. While I'm not optimistic that one parent can make a difference, I'll keep you posted. You can learn more about my son on You Tube -- search for "Connor Kremser" or "Autism Angel." Good luck and God Bless.
posted by Mark on 4/19/08 7:19: AM

Well, as much as I enjoy living with my autism, I DO advocate early diagnosis. I'll send this to an autism group to help raise money, but not everyone will agree with finding a cure :3
posted by Buck on 4/18/08 5:38: PM

This is wonderful. Proud to be even a small part. Thank you.
posted by Tater on 4/18/08 5:22: PM

Im praying for you>
posted by anne on 4/18/08 4:30: PM

Thank you for raising awareness, my 4 year old son has Fragile X and Autism. With Early Intervention and Special Education programs at school he has progressed so much in the last two years, the programs in my area are based on income and so far we have not had to pay anyting. This is how it should be throughout the US and I hope that it will be soon!
posted by kristen on 4/18/08 2:32: PM

With the diagnosis number increasing every day, every hour, you can't help but worry about your own child's development. Thank you for raising awareness we can't keep putting our future generations on hold for treatment, we need to find answers.
posted by Ashlyn on 4/18/08 12:46: PM

I have an 18 year old who is on the Autism Spectrum and has Aspergers Syndrome. This affects his ability to correctly interpret social cues and handle his anxiety. He has difficulty with transitions. He is now in a school in CT for Aspergers Syndrome/Non-verbal learning disability and is doing very well.
posted by Phyllis on 4/18/08 12:34: PM

Thanks for promoting Austism Awareness...My son, Gage, is Autistic and attends a school for Autistic children. Gage has wonderful family support and he is an inspiration to all of us... thanks again! Love you Gage...
posted by Lisa on 4/18/08 11:46: AM

hi
posted by charlene schurk on 4/18/08 9:51: AM

As a special ed teacher, I have worked with many autistic children over the decades. Seeing improvement with continued effort and early intervention motivates me to keep reaching out to these kids. We cannot and must not desert them. Thanks for showing the need in such a touching and beautiful way.
posted by Terri Fleming on 4/18/08 5:11: AM

As a mother of a child with Autism, I want to say thanks. Thank you for bringing autism into the main stream. My son is 31 and wasn't diagnosed until he was 18. The doctors labeled him as Retarded. I kept telling them that there was something else going on. As his communication skills were lax but he excelled beyond belief in other areas. People who come in contact with individuals with the disorder know what it's all about. But you would be suprised how many people haven't a clue what Autism is. Thank you
posted by Janice on 4/18/08 3:15: AM