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my lil brother has autism hes 7 and hes at a preschool level in almost everything he talk a little bit
posted by myob on 1/15/08 1:38: PM

My son has autism.....I so KNOW your pain. He is now 9. It was hell...keep the faith and fight, fight, fight. She is you little girl and you do eveything and anything possible to bring her into "our" world. It will pay off. You are in my prayers. From, a fellow mom!!!
posted by Mary on 1/15/08 1:37: PM

One of my co-workers son has autism. We here at the office see the pain the love the family experiences, but see hopes high and fall at thoughts of possible treatment that are so unaffordable. Thoughts and prayers.
posted by Nancy in KY on 1/15/08 1:27: PM

God Bless all those who help
posted by Teri on 1/15/08 1:18: PM

My " Little man " as I call him is autistic... so I feel your pain, I go thru the challenges every single day, we started treatment and special diets when he was 2... we do see improvements... but this is what GOD gave us.. it is in him that we find peace and hope.. not just for Matthew but for all of those little angels out there... they will get better I know so... my faith tells me that. yes some better than others... but lets keep up the faith... OUR kids will get better... all of them..!!! By the way Matthew will start special school next month.... first we thought he would never get in... but guess what .. God gave us the best Christmas gift this year.. and yes he starts soon.. your little girl will to!! God Bless her
posted by Soraya Cedeno on 1/15/08 1:13: PM

As a pediatric nurse I have seen several children come and go with different varieites of autism and I have seen therapy work wonders for them. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless.
posted by amy on 1/15/08 1:08: PM

What a wonderful video. More people need to be aware so these children can get the help they need. We have a developmentally handicapped child that is now a young adult. Brings back memories of all the hoops we have had to jump to get the help he needed from a very young age. God Bless.
posted by Connie on 1/15/08 1:05: PM

I wish you the best and will say a prayer
posted by Kelly on 1/15/08 1:04: PM

I will keep this child in my prayers. I still believe in the healing power of Jesus. He always works with the impossible to make it possible. Prayer changes things! In Jesus Name the only name given under heaven whereby men must be saved!
posted by Fairley Blankenship on 1/15/08 12:59: PM

INSTEAD OF BILLIONS TO COUNTRIES THAT WANT US DESTROYED , WOULD IT BE NICE TO PUT ALL THAT MONEY TOWARDS OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS!!!!!
posted by Dan B on 1/15/08 12:55: PM

There is a drug that they were talking about on the Ellen Dageneris show 1/14/08 that may be helping these lovely children.A sister was sellig bracelets to help her little brother get the drug. I didn't catch all the details,so go to her web site.I hope this may bring some in site.
posted by Carole on 1/15/08 12:42: PM

God Bless, I have seen first hand the difficulties parents of autistic children go through. These children need our voice to speak for them. The more of us that speak out, the louder we heard.
posted by jennifer on 1/15/08 12:41: PM

Does this parent need resources to help do things in the home with the child? If so I can provide them. I worked for several years doing in home intervention. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
posted by Heather on 1/15/08 12:32: PM

I am a speech-language pathologist who has seen and worked with many, many kids on the autism spectrum and they DO reach a state of recovery. Keep at it! Help is out there!
posted by Marnie on 1/15/08 12:32: PM

So I just watched the video, feeling close to tears, it's so moving...then I start reading comments. Seriously, ALICIA AGUILAR? That is one of the most inappropriate ignorant comments I've ever seen. I think it should be removed. What exactly are you trying to convey? That you don't understand that you're contradicting your own beliefs? (Cause apparently God made the child "that way".) Or are you saying that you have made up your mind that this person must not believe in Jesus if they have a child that suffers from autism? I encourage you to put your bible down and read more scientific and medical literature about autism.
posted by steph on 1/15/08 12:28: PM

I have a 9 yr old autistic grandson so really do appreciate this fine effort to help.
posted by Sue on 1/15/08 12:20: PM

GOD BLESS!
posted by Kelly on 1/15/08 12:18: PM

Thank you for raising our awareness and also for putting my "problems" in perspective.
posted by Leslie on 1/15/08 12:16: PM

IM SORRY THAT YOUR CHILD IS THAT WAY BUT SHE CAN BE HEALED BY JESUS CHRIST WHO BYE THE WAY DIED FOR MINE AND YOUR SINS.....
posted by ALICIA AGUILAR on 1/15/08 12:06: PM

I was so moved i have 3 kids of my own. my younget 3 months old. I am sorry this is happening to your family my prayers will be with you always
posted by victoria on 1/15/08 11:51: AM