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What about adults with autism. My nephew is 20. I never see anything about helping them. Is it too late?
posted by LInda on 6/10/08 9:20: AM

My 4yr old son Carson is Autistic. It was frustrating to find out 3 months ago that many insurance companies do not consider Autism as a medical condition. All of our special angel's with Autism need so many tests and therapies. The waiting lists to get help are just as frustrating! Our angel's need help & support......let's get the word out!
posted by Camille on 6/07/08 6:07: PM

Hi, I do not know of anyone with Autism, but my mom had a stroke four years ago. She had trouble bringing the words to mind when she spoke to anyone. About three years ago, I started doing something called Quantum Touch, you can find it online at quantumtouch.com I decided to work with mom to see if it could help her. I worked with her for just over an hour. The next day she was speaking as if she did not have the stroke. It did not last, but if I would have done it a few more times, I think there would have been lasting changes. This is only a suggestion.But you will find on the site that it can help when other things might not or, it can compliment any other therapy one would use. Dennis Vogt Rio de Janeiro
posted by Dennis on 6/06/08 9:46: AM

My younger cousin has autism. The doctors also believe that he may be bipolar. My aunt was told that there are tests that could help them better understand his autism, but the insurance company won't pay for them and they are very expensive. He is a wonderful kid; however, as he approaches his teenage years, he is only at about a 3rd grade reading level. Fortunately, he is able to attend a special school for autism, but he is still not given all the attention and help he needs to learn. Autism seriously effects his life on a daily basis. He needs our help much like many other children I know who suffer from the disease. Some say it is a gift. The people I know that have it would rather call it a curse, but no matter how you see it as bad or good, we should all lend a helping hand to educate others and hopefully find a cure...SOON!
posted by Christine on 6/06/08 8:28: AM

I grew up with a brother who was mentally retarded and did not speak...so you never knew what he was thinking or even if he had the capacity to think. He could not be any more than he was...but a child with autism can be helped to lead as normal a life as possible. It infuriates me that this country is not being held ransom by terrorists, but by insurance companies. Let's wage war on unfair medical care!
posted by Carole Kalogirou on 6/05/08 7:32: AM

My niece has a son who is autistic...I would love to see more support for autism!
posted by Joani on 6/05/08 7:24: AM

I have a child that has Autism....it is not easy. but he is making progress..He is my angel.
posted by Ruth on 6/05/08 6:07: AM

I have autistic students.
posted by Lindsay on 6/05/08 5:37: AM

aww my friends brother has autism so he takes therapy.
posted by sarah on 6/03/08 4:34: PM

aww my friends brother has autism so he takes therapy.
posted by sarah on 6/03/08 4:34: PM

I appreciate Sean Robinson's comment and the passion behind it. We are all different, Sean (autistic and non-autistic alike.) Different is beautiful. You are fine just as you are, Sean. I have no doubt about that. But many of us see our loved ones with autism struggling. We wish to help them in any way we can. I felt it was unproductive to insult parents, grandparents, friends who have commented by calling them "whiney." I am both a parent and grandparent of autism/Asperger's. Education is necessary, and I appreciate those who get the word out. Thank you!
posted by Darlene on 6/03/08 10:29: AM

you people have no idea what you're talking about. Autism is a GIFT, not a disease. I was born with it and I don't think I could have been better off. I'm sick of hearing ignorant whiney people complain about a disorder they don't even have. You people make me sick. I'm no different from any of you, and I don't see why I should be treated as such.
posted by Sean Robinson on 6/02/08 9:33: PM

you people have no idea what you're talking about. Autism is a GIFT, not a disease. I was born with it and I don't think I could have been better off. I'm sick of hearing ignorant whiney people complain about a disorder they don't even have. You people make me sick. I'm no different from any of you, and I don't see why I should be treated as such.
posted by Sean Robinson on 6/02/08 9:32: PM

you people have no idea what you're talking about. Autism is a GIFT, not a disease. I was born with it and I don't think I could have been better off. I'm sick of hearing ignorant whiney people complain about a disorder they don't even have. You people make me sick. I'm no different from any of you, and I don't see why I should be treated as such.
posted by Sean Robinson on 6/02/08 9:32: PM

you people have no idea what you're talking about. Autism is a GIFT, not a disease. I was born with it and I don't think I could have been better off. I'm sick of hearing ignorant whiney people complain about a disorder they don't even have. You people make me sick. I'm no different from any of you, and I don't see why I should be treated as such.
posted by Sean Robinson on 6/02/08 9:31: PM

I pray that something happens soon.I know all to well what your going through.I myself have an autistic daughter and son .
posted by Monique Maduro on 6/02/08 8:37: PM

As a high-functioning autistic 15-year old attending regular school with some aid, I cannot emphasize enough that there needs to be support all the way through. I attended a private catholic school for K-5th with minimal aid. Luckily, I didn't need much aid and only attended therapy for about 5 months after switching to public schools, but I am high on the spectrum and doing research on the disorder helped me cope with the reality of it. I thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that my parents could afford that much and that I was able to adjust with time. There's not much the state can do to ease the suffering of those unfortunate enough to be afflicted with this sometimes crippling neurological disorder and their families. If they could only do this much for the victims, well, it's a start. Praise the Flying Spaghettti Monster, and R'Amen. *On a side note, I kind of wish they wouldn't use the word "diagnose" so much. It may end up having the criteria for treatment upped and leaving the more high-functioning without a leg to stand on >.<
posted by Sen Kama on 6/02/08 6:49: PM

As a mother of three, my oldest has Asperger's, please know that Autism is a spectrum disorder. People think my son looks just like the other ten year olds, that he doesn't have special needs. Our school system has the same views, unfortunately. God Bless everyone on the spectrum!
posted by Jody Snider, Indiana on 6/02/08 1:37: PM

As a 14 year old sister to an autistic brother, I too would love to see this disease a part of the past. I love my brother with every part of my heart. It's amazing to watch him grow and learn more everyday. God bless to all these beautiful children!
posted by Allison on 6/02/08 12:53: PM

We have had many friends that have had someone in their life affected by autism. By best friend is one of them. She is the bravest woman I know, and her child has been fighting with her help and has made some wonderful progress. It is imperative to find a cure.
posted by Michelle Sanchez on 6/01/08 8:21: PM