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The video is beautiful and has deeply touched my heart. I'm a grandmother of an severely autistic eleven year old boy. We need to know why this happens to our beautiful innocent children.
posted by Marilyn on 1/07/08 8:29: PM

This video is a moving tribute to your beautiful daughter.I have a mildly autistic cousin and saw the difficult this condition can be for all those concerned. It's a wonderful thing that you,and FFF do for the cause of Autism.
posted by Cindy on 1/07/08 8:11: PM

a wonderful woman Barbra Frankle has a son with Autism. Her son Elliott was not getting the help he needed so she took matters into her own hads. Barbra then Created Birchtree a school for childen like Elliott. they are based out of Portsmouth NH check them out http://www.birchtreecenter.org/index.htm i love you Barbra. you and Eliott will always have impacted my life.
posted by Becca on 1/07/08 7:21: PM

I have a daughter who is an autism specialist and works with K through 2nd graders with severe autism. I know it is time consuming (she never quits thinking about them), frustrating (the progress is very slow) and sometimes thankless (some parents feel she cannot do enough). But when I ask her why she stays with it, she says because she loves them. Thank God for teachers like that who stay with it even when they are constantly swimming up stream. I've seen "her kids" many times, and they are just so special and beautiful - let's work towards love and acceptance for these children AND find a treatment that leads to a cure!
posted by Shari Emling on 1/07/08 7:00: PM

I am an art teacher and have worked with autistic children. Many of them are artistically talented. It is very difficult to communicate with them. I pray for each parent who has an autistic child, they are blessed and very special parents. I hope legislation is put through for the insurance to pay for the treatment. God Bless
posted by margaret on 1/07/08 4:45: PM

Beautiful and touching! God bless those who fight for kids!
posted by jen on 1/07/08 4:06: PM

Beautiful and moving video. You've opened my eyes. Best wishes to you and all those battling to give their children all that they deserve.
posted by Jennette on 1/07/08 3:47: PM

I think this was well done. It truly brings to light the desperate need for Autism awareness in the country. It was so sad to read about this little girl with the most brillant smile ever facing such problems at her age. And as for her parents my heart goes out to them and I pray for they find help.
posted by kelly on 1/07/08 2:53: PM

God Bless you Five for Fighting for this beautiful music. God Bless these sweet little children. God Bless those that work with these precioua children. And may God Bless you all that are actually concerned for the many children with Autism. Please now, give to charities to help cure this terrible problem.
posted by Jan on 1/07/08 2:21: PM

XO
posted by susan on 1/07/08 2:13: PM

This video touched me very deeply. I had tears rolling down my face both times I've watched it. My daughter, Cassidy, is 9 years old and has autism and is the most precious child in the world. Autism is a very difficult and frustrating disorder, but I wouldn't trade my daughter's smiles and hugs for anything (other than a cure).
posted by Theresa Carter on 1/07/08 1:30: PM

I helped my mother-in-law raise an autistic boy that lived next door to them. They need to find a cure.
posted by Patricia on 1/07/08 12:39: PM

Thank you for caring about those affected by this disorder.
posted by Heather Marshall on 1/07/08 3:39: AM

the video was magnificent and your daughter is so beautiful! my cousins son has autism and with therapy that he recieved from the eden house he has become a wonderful little gentleman! so thoughtful, protective and most of all loving! my heart goes out to everyone who has children afflicted with autism. just remember, they are all beautiful and loved just the way they are.
posted by Bridget on 1/07/08 2:47: AM

My great nephew is austistic but with intervention and therapy he has become communicative. He is a sweet and loving child. Contribute every time you get to help each and every child Dave
posted by Dave on 1/06/08 5:34: PM

So the insurance companies get away with writing off these children and their families? Apparently they are OK with caring for these children in the future because they cannot care for themselves once their parents are unable. Why do we have insurance anymore? Total unacceptable. This was a beautiful video, and one I will forward to my entire address book. She is so beautiful.
posted by Yvette on 1/06/08 2:50: PM

I hope to God they find a cure soon and that the average person will become more educated about children and adults with autism! The more services available the better!
posted by Annel on 1/06/08 2:25: PM

I too have a child diagnosed with autism. I am in agreement with the poster Lou Lou. God Bless you all.
posted by Diane on 1/06/08 2:19: PM

I cared for a little boy with autisum and because of wonderful programs our school system offers at 31/2 he is doing very well. He once was a child that couldn't look you in the eye or communicate, now he interacts, and does so much better. We truly need to keep up the reseach to help these dear, dear, children. Lyn Smith
posted by Lynette Smith on 1/06/08 12:07: PM

I cared for a little boy with autisum and because of wonderful programs our school system offers at 31/2 he is doing very well. He once was a child that couldn't look you in the eye or communicate, now he interacts, and does so much better. We truly need to keep up the reseach to help these dear, dear, children. Lyn Smith
posted by Lynette Smith on 1/06/08 12:07: PM