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I am sending this to Claudia's parents and family. Have you ever seen the movie Facing the Giants? This movie is not about autism, however, it is about giants that we have in our life. Autism to Claudia and her family can be a giant that they are facing. There is nothing that is too hard for Jesus!(If you really believe this) This is not about a religious matter but of Faith. I will stand in intercession for you and all other families affected with this disease. Jesus said in His word, "that by His stripes we were healed". So, take this healing and claim it for your daughter. Believe God for the impossible. I am excited for the turn around you will see in your daughter and others. You are blessed of God. Love sis Cathy
posted by C. Reed on 3/05/08 12:45: PM

We have a 13 year old grandson who is autistic. Fortunately, thanks to our wonderful daughter-in-law, it was diagnosed very early and he is high functioning, but will always have challenges. Please help! Ed & Sally Young
posted by Sally Young on 3/05/08 12:26: PM

Last week I was watching the evening news and they did a story about how much the Clinton and Obama campaign committees raised so much millions of dollars (I believe Obama's was $50 million and Clinton's was a less) in three months' time. I don't know how McCain and Huckabee faired. How can private Americans and Corporate America put campaing spending above such pressing needs that could actually help people. There are many worthy charities out there who could take that money and put it to better use. I would respect any candidate and would probably vote for them if they tooke their money and donated it to all these worthy causes. THINK ABOUT IT!
posted by AJ on 3/05/08 9:27: AM

My heart gpes out to those of you who get little or no treatment for your precious children. I am not in USA and as the foundation for this website is, I am assuming all live in USA. Yes there is much that can be done to help these childen, Blaming injections or vaccinations is not fair millions get these same treatments everyday and do not become Autistic it is something in the chemical make up in their own body you have a right to refuse to have these given to your child. when you vote next be sure it is for someone who knows health and welfare of ALL comes first, giving millions away is wonderful if there is nothing at home that needs fixing, Much like Celebrities who build homes for poor in other countries how many Nillions of dollars have these countries received from all over the world. Charity should start at home, not just Autistic child but withh all those with special needs.
posted by h.muir on 3/05/08 9:01: AM

I have a soon to be 7 year old that has yet to be diagnosed cuz around here where we live they don't know much about it and we are struggling to find ways to help him. I have known since he was two that there was something different about him but no one would listen to me.. I feel in my heart that he as Asperger syndrome but can find no one to diagnose him.....
posted by wendy on 3/05/08 8:58: AM

Thanks to everyone who is helping us fight this on-going problem. My neice is autistic and God bless all of you for your support!!!
posted by Roxie Lanciotti on 3/05/08 8:18: AM

We can make a differnece...even one person at a time. WOW!!! I support all you are doing and even though don't have a child with autism, I used to work with a boy that did and my heart goes out to all the families. My prayers are with you all and I am passing this link around to everyone I know. Together...we can make a DIFFERENCE!!!!
posted by Leah on 3/05/08 7:25: AM

I have a nephew with Autism. Brian is now 25 years old. Brian has no speach and needs help with alot. My sister has him at home, but for 25 years has not been able to help him, because when Brian was young, there wasn't much known about Autism. He was placed in schools for the deaf, schools for the mentally retarded. He never received the therapy that he needed. It was not until he was about 13 years old that my sister finally found an appropriate school with the appropriate therapy available. For Brian it seems to have been too late. Early detection and public awareness is key.
posted by Terry Fitzpatrick on 3/05/08 6:58: AM

We can make a difference!
posted by Gabby on 3/05/08 6:22: AM

Children with autism are being diagnosed in record numbers. Vaccination of children is linked to autism. Companies that manufacture vaccinations should also be mandated to financially assist families who have children with the permanent health deficiencies and diseases that result from vaccination, autism being one of those. The mainstream media needs to stop the cover up between autism and vaccination, and between a host of other realed illnesses and diseases and vaccination. Educate yourself.... Knowledge is power!
posted by Kathy on 3/05/08 6:21: AM

My daughter has identical twin boys now 14yrs old, with autism. One severe has (CP), is non verbal and one high functioning. Diagnoised at almost 5yrs old. have been on a very strict GFCF diet plus other sensitivites determined by Great Plains Labs. Gastro-intestinal issues are big. The children have had good success with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We have seen results with both of the children, they have had many intervention therapys but I'm the grandmother and don't know everything about the therapys. I am here to love and support these beautiful fun and sometimes funny, wonderful grandchildren. When the severe one comes over and kisses me on top of the head when I'm just sitting in a chair. I know he knows me and loves me.
posted by Judy White on 3/04/08 9:32: PM

my 7 years old daughter is autistic just like the thousands of other kids. Her various tests are very expensive and not affordable. We are struggling, but we are getting a lot of help from ABA. Im very thankful to those people who really take care of my child. Im praying for all of the autistic kids in the world and hope that they find out a cure very soon. Amen
posted by rizwana anjum on 3/04/08 9:27: PM

If you believe that you have child with autism, have the child tested for Celiac Disease. There is some evidence that there is a connection between the two conditions.
posted by Eric J on 3/04/08 7:30: PM

Autism has so many faces today. My son is 7 and high functioning but still autistic. He started school at the age of 3 and I thank God for our Area Education Agency because the people there have been wonderful and have made such a difference in our lives. May God watch over you and help to keep you strong in the fight.
posted by Heather Miller on 3/04/08 6:01: PM

I hope everyone understands how important it is to spread the word of Autism, only by spreading the word and talking about it can we do something about it...Do your part. Thanks!
posted by melissa on 3/04/08 5:54: PM

Love this band, have for a long time. LOVE what they are doing and everything they stand for.
posted by Lisa on 3/04/08 5:54: PM

Austism was introduced to us in detail when someone we love as much as life itself was diagnosed with it. Help and be educated now before you learn as I do through experience and know someone who becomes one more statistic.
posted by Debbie on 3/04/08 5:36: PM

i have 3 autistic children. please help them. please vote so we can find a way to make their lives better,,i wont be here forever with them,,all i want is peace of mind for them to be able to get what they need, thank you
posted by marta on 3/04/08 5:29: PM

I am a Preschool Intervention Teacher and know how important it is to fight for Autism awareness. Because of this importance, I have posted your website on the discussion board at the University where I attend graduate school. This discussion board has hundreds of students (preservice and classroom teachers) all who have had some sort of contact with a child with Autism. It is my hope that as a university, we can help you raise that money for the fight!
posted by Jesseka Black on 3/04/08 5:20: PM

Working with children with austim has given me alot with consent traing and patience they have shown me that what i do dose matter. These children have more to teach and show us then we know. For all the CHILDREN and Parents Mary
posted by mary ann friedberg on 3/04/08 3:36: PM