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I was deeply moved by this video. Congratulations on making this video and making those more fortunate, aware of a difficult disorder. I hope this generates the awareness necessary to bring change. I am happy to help.
posted by Margo Horwitz on 1/06/08 9:58: AM

What an absolutely beautiful video! I hope everyone that receives this passes it on. As a mom of 2 boys with Asperger's, I pray everyday that a cure is found. This is such an easy way to raise awareness and money to help find a cure for these beautiful children. PLEASE PASS THIS ON! Thank you, Claudia, her family and Five for Fighting.
posted by Sharon Nobles on 1/06/08 9:35: AM

Wonderful. Education about this epidemic is so much needed. I believe that it is probably related to environmental toxicity, at least in part.
posted by Jean Hamilton on 1/06/08 7:07: AM

What a wonderful video. As a parent of an 11 year old son with Asperger's I know how difficult it can be. Just remember that you are your child's advocate and must fight for them.
posted by Amy on 1/06/08 6:54: AM

I tip my hat to Five for Fighting. It's an amazing song enjoyed by all types of music lovers. But most important it brings awareness that with early intervention and hard work ths battle can be won. Good luck and keep the song moving.
posted by Joe on 1/06/08 5:22: AM

I have 2 boys with Autism and we have learned so much together.. Strive for the best and don't expect less......
posted by darlene on 1/05/08 8:05: PM

Thank you for helping to raise autism awareness. I am the mother of a 13 year old boy with asperger's syndrome which is a form of autism. It has been a long, hard struggle and continues to be everyday. These are very special children who just want to be understood. My prayers to all who are dealing with this everyday.
posted by Diana Smith on 1/05/08 6:29: PM

I am an elementary/special education teacher during the school day, and I have been an ABA therapist working with children with Autism for 7 years after school. I am so passionate about the children I work with and see incredible differences in them .NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR HOW BIG, ANY DIFFERENCE IS BIG! I have contemplated leaving my school district to pursue working full time to help children with Autism. ABA works and on a personal level, my students have made major improvements. Some are even telling their parents they love them. That to me is the greatest gift of all!!!!
posted by Jessica O. on 1/05/08 4:21: PM

I watched this great video with my son and daughter. We were touched! I had tears in my eyes. My nephew has autism. He is 8 years old and so cute. He has come a long way with the help of alot of therapy and two great parents! I hope and pray they find a cure real soon. I will pass this video on and on.
posted by Charlene Burger on 1/05/08 3:23: PM

Watching this video gave me the chills! I work with children with autism spectrum disorders as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at an early intervention ABA preschool. I would like nothing more than for the autism mystery to be solved and put me out of a job. . . but in the meantime I'm helping as many kids as I can and the demand is so much greater than the supply!!!
posted by Julie Harris on 1/05/08 2:41: PM

What an amazing video. I am a teacher in a general education classroom - if you are a parent of a child with Autism, or any disability for that matter, please remember you are your child's advocate! No voice, is louder than yours is! I completment the parents of Claudia and Five for Fighting for making their voices heard!
posted by Elizabeth on 1/05/08 1:45: PM

My son has two friends with autism. They are the sweetest boys. I pray they find a cure soon.
posted by Holly on 1/05/08 1:24: PM

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posted by Jackie Pezzetti on 1/05/08 1:12: PM

I have a 9 yr old son who by the age of 2 only communicated through gestures and sounds. He had a very limited vocabulary. Testing was done by the local school system and he was placed in special pre-K programs inside of our public school. He was diagnosed with AD/HD and was suspected to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. However tests at that time were not appropriate for his age group I was told. When he got older the testing for Autism was done and he was indeed diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome Autism. Which is a higher functioning form of Autism Spectrum Disorder but still Autism none the less. He has come a very long way. He communicates and interacts with his peers at school much more than he previously did but he still has times when his Autism gets the better of him. He also has non convulsive seizures and has to take medication twice daily to control this. The seizures are related to his Autism because Autism is a neurological disorder caused by the improper developement of the Mylin Sheath that covers the nerves in everyones bodies. The signals our body sends to our brain and back again can not find the direct necessarly easier paths in their bodies like it can in a normal child or persons. SO as a result they have to find other ways to convey the information. That's why when a child or person with Autism thought process gets interrupted by a distraction or someone not letting them finish what they are saying or a task they are doing. It gets really frustrating to them and they have to start all over from the beginning off what they were doing because they can not just pick back up in the middle and complete what they were doing. I applaude all parent/grandparent or other relatives who are out there fighting for our children because we are all they have . WE are their 1st line of defence. Thank you so much for putting this video together and for every time it is watched proceedes go to research. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Five for Fighting for the inspiring and touching music and for the donations.
posted by Pat Lefler on 1/05/08 11:13: AM

I have a 11 yr old son that is autistic and he has improved alot since 1st. grade. He use to not even talk and always wanted to be alone in his room, now he is playing with other kids in our park, that is a huge step for him. He still sometimes wants to be alone in his room it really all depends on what mood he is in that day. I have learned in the 11 yrs. that all that Michael needs is love, attention and alot of patience. God Bless everyone that has a child with autism, don't give up or blame yourself it is nothing that we as mothers have done to cause this. Just continue being a great mom to your child and if you get frustated take sometime for yourself and go to a different room and take a couple deep breathes and remember that this innocent child depends on you to help her/him get through each day and live a happy life. Thank you and have a great day...
posted by Micheale Otis on 1/05/08 10:20: AM

My 13-year-old son was diagnosed with Aspergers last year after becoming so depressed that he wanted to end his life. YOU, the parents have to fight for your child's survival...with the schools, the principals, the superintendents, the teachers.....YOU have to be strong because YOUR CHILD is not. What a very touching video accompanied by the most perfect music. Thank you for doing this! Pam
posted by Pam Gerleman on 1/05/08 9:11: AM

The Autism Spectrum Disorders effect more people than the world ever imagined. I know that I have a child with special needs and the video touched my heart. It is the way so many parents feel.
posted by Vicky Fedor on 1/05/08 8:54: AM

Blessed are these children. May God open the eyes of the legislation to the needs of these families.
posted by Lou Lou on 1/05/08 6:19: AM

When my son was diagnosed with Autism, I actually felt my heart break and my insides hurt!!! I have just made a promise to him and to myself that I will do everything I can for him and I will forever be his advocate. I wish that this didnt have to happen, as Im sure all of the parents wish, but i am going to continue his therapy and pray very hard, everyday that he gets better. No matter what, he is my love of my life and my true soul mate! Thank you for the song and the awareness, it was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
posted by Kristin Gergely on 1/04/08 5:41: PM

Please, check out www.mercola.com and do a search on autism. Your beautiful child will be healthy again. Autism is reversible. God Bless, Sneza
posted by Sneza on 1/04/08 5:39: PM