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posted by El Chino on 3/15/08 12:01: PM

My youngest boy was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3. Luckly, my husband is in the military and they are wonderful for getting the help my son so desperately needed. He is now 4 1/2 and can speak and communicate with us. He is in a special education program with the public schools and goes to ABA therapy in the afternoons for 3.5 hours every day. He also recieves Occupational therapy and speech therapy with the local children's hospital once a week. If he would not have recieved this help, I believe he would still be unable to talk. Every child should have the chance to recieve these much needed services. His ABA therapy alone costs $2500 a month. Our copay is only $30. There is no way we could afford to pay for his ABA therapy if the military didn't pay for it. We as parents, need to fight so every child can get the therapy these special children need!!!
posted by Emily on 3/15/08 10:18: AM

We need more info. regarding symptoms of autism sent by US mail.
posted by Sandee on 3/15/08 7:34: AM

Hi,this is Ray,again.I menioned having Askpergers.There is HOPE.I signed up for Sensery Learning from Boulder Co.They use light,motion and sound to help coordinate the brain.I met"the girl of my dreams".The relationship was short but now I have a taste of what it's like to be with someone that is(was) so loving.There is no cure but my symptoms have been reduced enough to function more normally.This"girl of my dreams"could not understand me as she would see more of my symptoms appear.In spite of that I,still,have a better self esteem.I can use my,so called,handicaps to help others and to give HOPE.I forwarded this Web Sight to alot of my friends and since then they have been more patient and tolerant of me.THANK YOU,Ray
posted by Ray Soucie on 3/15/08 3:41: AM

Hi.I am 47 years old and I deal with askpergers disease on a daily basis.I,reciently dated some one that is considered to be gifted with her talents.I was so intimidated being around some one that is so smart.She said I was"special".Now my "special-ness"has gotten in the way,as she would get very ANGRY with me because of not understanding me or my disease,and for me to function normally in a relationship.
posted by Ray Soucie on 3/15/08 2:17: AM

Hi I have an 8 year old daughter with autisum and I am sorry to say Meg is exactly the same as Claudia. The one thing I can say is Meg gives me all the love, cuddles, tears and pain in the world and I wouldn't change one day of it. She was sent from heaven and has changed my life for the better. Lets hope we can change hers and others for the better to. All our love from the U.K.
posted by nicole on 3/15/08 1:58: AM

Don't give up! My son was just over 3 before he said any words at all. You can see Claudia's spirit just in her photos...she's got lots to say!
posted by Julie on 3/14/08 9:24: PM

To anyone interested, I highly recommend checking out generationrescue.org . They have a lot of great info on autism and it's relationship to vaccines and other environmental factors. I strongly believe in their message.
posted by Michelle on 3/14/08 7:42: PM

I have a friend who's child is autisic. My heart and prayers to those who have the strength and courage. God's abundant blessings to you.
posted by Kumquat on 3/14/08 7:35: PM

G,day a mate of Daniel Adams , ..Children are such beautiful little people . My warmest hopes prayers and thoughts go to you loving people , i worked at rocky bay crippled children's society as a nursing assistant for 3 years , and every one of these little children are still in my heart .. Untold Love Love and hope from south Western Australia x0x
posted by Ian Mckinnon on 3/14/08 7:20: PM

I know what it is like because my own daughter had autizim. it just brings tears to your eyes. and god bless all those who have it.
posted by makayla on 3/14/08 6:20: PM

What is the cause of the growth of this? A shot in the arm? Pollution? Chemicals? What's going on?
posted by gail on 3/14/08 6:06: PM

Have I sent this to you already? its worth seeing and helps a great cause if you view it now and again
posted by sandy dunn on 3/14/08 4:45: PM

i have a very special great nephew witch was diagnost with sencery specton and he is one of the lucky ones to be getting help early at the age of 20 months with intence theropy and it does work and i can't wait to hear him talk for the first time i love him with all my heart and we all need to raise money to help all the children affected
posted by gail on 3/14/08 4:07: PM

My son Collin is now twelve. His story is the same has many other children. His birth was fine, no complications just a big baby boy. Collin was crawling around very early and experiencing every little thing in his world. He was learning how to recognize Mom and Dad. He soon started using words, simple words. Such has MAMA, DADA, No, he would often bring me is sippy cup and ask for more milk, He would say “Moooore” long and drawn out it was comical to hear him speak. Well things were going great until a few weeks after the inoculations shots. He started to scream out, not cry. He stopped eating some of his favorite foods. He became extremely hyper. Collin would wake up around 7:00AM and not go to sleep until 2:00AM, no knaps in between. My wife and I watched our son slowly change from this happy, laughing, speaking little boy. To some out of control, screaming raging animal! Our hellish nightmare in Autism had begun. Collin has come along way from those early days. With much intervention through the School and State programs he cane now communicate using Pictures, some sign language, and some words. Collin has been through hell and back, for example being handcuffed and shackled and age 7. To be taken to a mental hospital. Well that is just on of Collin’s little snap shots of life. Fore those of you out there remember Autism is a wall around your child. You have to chip away at it day and night and eventually you will see that little, happy, smiling child once again. Good Luck Tony
posted by Tony R on 3/14/08 1:19: PM

May God bless these families dealing with this horrible disease. Hopefully this small act will help in defeating autism.
posted by Mary on 3/14/08 12:15: PM

I have a grown brother who is 48 and was just diagnosed 2 years ago with "a touch of autism". Just imagine what could have been......
posted by holly on 3/14/08 10:59: AM

The rising numbers of autism are staggering. What a beautiful child Claudia is. I have worked with students with autism for 10+ years. I have been blessed to have know them all. They've taught me as much if not more than I've ever taught them. They are capable to so much and truly early intervention is the key. I've seen that evidenced time after time. Keep spreading the word!
posted by Melanie on 3/14/08 10:27: AM

My five year old daughter was just diagnosed with autism this month, after years of banging our heads trying to figure out what was wrong with her. Now I'm trying to get my hands on everything I can to learn about this so that I can better help my daughter. Thank you for bringing attention to this. I've always loved FFF, and this is just one more reason to remain a devoted fan.
posted by Bridget on 3/14/08 10:25: AM

The story about Claudia is identical to my experience with my son, Andrew. It's a desperate and scary feeling when you are left alone and nobody wants to help. We had to take matters into our own hands and pay for everything ourselves. These children CAN get better and recover if they get the help they need. The problem, however, is that families are being pushed aside with no assistance from professionals. Please help us!!!
posted by Nicole Schumacher on 3/14/08 7:16: AM