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This is such a needed awareness. I teach sixth grade and have had several come into my classroom with varied abilities. Two of the first ones I had the priviledge to work with were two wonderful guys who have since graduated. AWESOME. Good Luck.
posted by bonnie on 4/08/08 3:15: PM

Thank you Claudia for let me be part of it
posted by Massimo on 4/08/08 3:13: PM

Good Luck- I hope you hit your goal!!!!
posted by The Cordova Familt on 4/08/08 1:42: PM

I am a behavioral therapist in South Carolina. I work at an Early Childhood Development School and we have an excellent program. We have had children from all over come to us for therapy. South Carolina is also paired with Georgia in an Early Autism Project. This allows for therapist to go into the schools and homes and work one on one with children. Both EAP and my school program are very good. We have numerous of families that have moved from out West, from up North, and from down South, just to come to us. The change in our students are wonderful, even though there is still a long way to go.
posted by Sara on 4/08/08 1:17: PM

I have 4 children myself and right now, with tears in my eyes I want to thank God they're healthy. Good work, great site.
posted by German Vargas on 4/08/08 11:30: AM

What a Beautiful Song and little girl...im so thankful that so far my granddaughter is not affect...Keep up the work and Fight..this is something worth fighting for..Thank you for sharing it !
posted by Debbie on 4/08/08 11:30: AM

why is it so hard to find therapists for in home therapy for autistic children and so hard to get local organizations like little leagues, soccer clubs, ymca's, jcc's and the like to make a place for autistic children in long island?
posted by mark s on 4/08/08 9:04: AM

I have also seen infrared sauna helping those with autism.
posted by Kim martin on 4/08/08 7:38: AM

I am studing to become an elementary teacher and we are learning about different kinds of developmental disorders in early childhood. Autism has been one of our main topics. Thanks for sharing this website. Good luck.
posted by Carol on 4/08/08 7:10: AM

This little girl is beautiful! I disagree with the statement that there is no cure for Autism. I have heard of and witnessed dramatic improvement to the point of mainstreaming with chelation, and nutritional (organic foods, vitamin supplementation) intervention. Interesting, no mention of vaccines in this video?! How about dealing with 'prevention' so that these numbers don't keep increasing!?
posted by donna on 4/07/08 8:11: PM

My daughter is a behavior therapist and has been working with autistic children since her sophomore year in college and she now has her Master's. The children make her day, every day! Each child is God's gift and she always has a special spot for each. I don't know how I was so blessed to have such a caring daughter, but I am thankful everyday. Special children deserve only special teachers and friends!
posted by DD on 4/07/08 7:55: PM

This little girl looks so much like my Heidi. Because Heidi isn't a "typical" autistic child (DR.s words not mine), she wasn't diagnosed until age 5. My husband is active duty so we have recieved wonderful care--early intervention and therapies since Heidi was 20 mos. old. KUDOS TO FIVE FOR FIGHTING
posted by Judy on 4/07/08 5:49: PM

A Very worthy cause
posted by Sandy Scheer on 4/07/08 5:05: PM

John, I met you in Madison at a show almost 10 years ago and thought you were a class act...obviously through your huge success you still are and I love to see you are giving back. As a history teacher with students afflicted with Autism, this message speaks to me loud and clear. I showed this video to all of my students, and challenged them to think about what kind of world they live in now, and what they can do to help impact the history they are writing for future textbooks of tomorrow. Thanks for making a difference!
posted by Joe on 4/07/08 4:15: PM

Good Luck in your efforts. Thanks for the awareness.
posted by Denise Rogers on 4/07/08 3:04: PM

Thanks for bringing attention to these courageous families and the wonderful spirited people who live with the challenges of autism each day. It is a privilege to work with them. Dr. Marilyn Murray Twinsburg, Ohio
posted by Dr. Murray on 4/07/08 2:32: PM

Thanks for bringing attention to these courageous families and the wonderful spirited people who live with the challenges of autism each day. It is a privilege to work with them. Dr. Marilyn Murray Twinsburg, Ohio
posted by Dr. Murray on 4/07/08 2:32: PM

I teach gym to a little boy with autism. It is a challenge, but I'm glad to face it each week. My heart goes out to him and the thousands of children like him who may be sadly dismissed as "bad." My son is thought to have a bit of aspergers too, but not fully diagnosed with it. It's such a hard diagnosis to fully understand. God bless you all.
posted by Daren on 4/07/08 2:04: PM

As a high school teacher who gets the privledge to work with one or two autistic students each year, I truly appreciate your efforts. The biggest problem I've found is people's unawareness of the challenges these young people face. My autistic cousin is in the class this year, and what a joy it has been watching him and teaching him. Keep up the good work.
posted by Eric on 4/07/08 1:53: PM

Keep on fighting the fight for awareness. I work in a college with many students who have Autism and there needs to be more awareness. This is a big no. of ppl who r being left behind cos their condition is not understood. Hope this helps.
posted by Lisa on 4/07/08 11:10: AM