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fools. Autistic people are geniuses. Stop pitying them because they really don't need it
posted by Jared on 5/11/08 9:39: PM

My heart goes out to all dealing with the effects of autism. I worked with someone whos child was diagnosed with the worst form of autism. They wanted more children and the doctors told them they would be fine. Little did they know there second son would be diagnosed with it also. They have a daughter also, so far she is showing no signs at all. May God lead the health care professionals to a discovery soon on a way to successfully treat this condition and the true cause and wipe Autism off the face of the earth.
posted by Sharon on 5/10/08 6:10: PM

Loved the video...what a beautiful child! My own daughter, Ellany, was diagnosed with autism 5 years ago. Every day is a challenge, but so worth having her sweet spirit in our family. :0)
posted by Robin on 5/10/08 12:13: PM

God has blessed me with a beautiful child who has Asperger's Syndrome. Every day I thank the Lord for giving me such a precious gift who brings me such love beyond measure. I cannot imagine my life without my little boy. More so, I cannot imgaine how I got along without him in my life, before he was born.
posted by Ericka on 5/09/08 5:43: PM

We have a 9 yr old son diagnosed with Asperger's, Anxiety Disorder, Sensory Processing, and OCD. He also has seizure disorder. We also have three other children. As hard as some days are in our house, I would never change it for the world. Our son is who is because he is who GOD wanted him to be. He is a loving and caring child that is constantly misunderstood. We love and except him for who he is. He does receive services and has since he was 3, however he is still struggling. Kudos to you for spread Autism Awareness! I think this video was wonderful. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES!
posted by Kristy Thorpe on 5/09/08 8:53: AM

we can all say a prayer to our Creator that He will continue to gives us strenght and hope for the future...
posted by JVC on 5/08/08 5:30: PM

Why must we fight about our beliefs. Let's try and love each other. The world can be cruel. We need to make it a better place.
posted by angie on 5/08/08 6:05: AM

my name is Kelsey, i am 20 years old, and i have Asperger's Syndrome. i was undiagnosed until i was 12. i am not defined by this disorder. true, it is a part of my life, and has always been an aspect of it and has helped form who i am today. i can say for a fact that my parents helped to pull me through all of the crap in my life, and helped me to bridge the gap between my world, and the rest of society. what kind of world do i want? i want a world in which people who disagree can forget their anger and disagreements to remember that they can help change things together. we are all affected by this in one way or another, and we want to change the way the rest of the world sees us. how about coming together in common understanding of our struggles. im disappointed to read comments and see that this is not true. remember the video and what it speaks of. you cannot force your beliefs on others, but you can share in their trials. regardless of what they believe. thats what i want to see change in. i respect everyone for being strong for your loved ones. i know that helped me.
posted by Kelsey on 5/07/08 12:31: PM

Parents with Autistic children need education, encouragement and support. Prayers shouldn't hurt, especially if you believe there's no One to hear them. Being rude on a board like this just may get YOU prayed for too! :o) Beautiful song and video!! I will share it!
posted by TN Lizzie on 5/07/08 12:05: PM

God bless you and keep you and your family held close in his arms.
posted by Beth on 5/07/08 8:15: AM

I cannot believe anyone would use this forum to dispute the existence of God. This forum is to share ideas with/about anyone involved in any way with autism.
posted by Mary Ann on 5/07/08 5:18: AM

I am an elementary school teacher who has been blessed with the opportunity to work with children with autism every summer. These children are some of the most beautiful children I have ever worked with. To all the parents out there: learn to love the tiny milestones and to see the beauty in communicating without speaking.
posted by Kim on 5/06/08 1:16: PM

My daughter has a rare form of autism called rett syndrome. keep your chin up.
posted by Celeste Valls on 5/05/08 10:37: PM

attention everyone, just because you've failed at understanding your autistic child doesn't mean it's not possible. My parents probably still don't understand me, but I'm not crying or complaining about it like you all are. And autism is a gift. Since you guys do not have it, it would be naive and ignorant of you to call it otherwise.
posted by Bobby Joe on 5/05/08 9:01: PM

To Olinda Things are beautiful because they are beautiful. God has nothing to do with that. Not only did god not say things were going to be easy, but he hasn't said anything at all, because he doesn't exist.
posted by Michael Fearon on 5/05/08 8:54: PM

It seems that many of the people who have made comments do not fully understand that Autism can effect children to varying degrees. I worked with a 15 year old boy that did not like to be touched, had sensitivity to his skin that made it impossible to get him to wear long sleeve shirts and sometimes even long pants. At times he would become violent and because he could not speak it was very hard to figure out what he was upset about. If you have autism and are able to communicate and have found ways to lead a more fullfilling life then that is wonderful but please understand that this video and the cause it represents can do wonders for many children and their families that would like to have that same success for thier loved ones.
posted by David on 5/05/08 3:53: PM

One day at a time...one person at a time...one foot in front of the other toward a cure. I pray daily that this horrific condition, which touches far too many, will find the road to a cure.
posted by Christina on 5/05/08 2:22: PM

We can't change the wind, we can only adjust the sails.
posted by Kori Cantrell on 5/05/08 12:50: PM

I clicked for my beautiful boy Donovan - mama loves you baby!!!
posted by autiemamaak on 5/05/08 11:17: AM

I have taught children with autism for 24 years. They are very dear to me. It is so alarming to see the numbers going up all the time. God bless the children and their families.
posted by Susie Beaver on 5/05/08 5:14: AM