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God bless the children, and those who love them.
posted by Maryanne on 1/02/08 11:42: AM

I would like to thank Charlotte Bolle & Five for Fighting for creating this video. Awareness is the key!
posted by Dawn on 1/02/08 11:36: AM

I don't know what to say. I'm watching this in tears and holding my son with autism. The most wanted and loved little boy in the world. Not be able to reach this special person breaks my heart.
posted by Nancy Liedel-The Goat Rodeo on 1/02/08 10:28: AM

What a moving and beautiful video. I've worked with children in special education for many years, most recently as an assistant for a boy with autism. He grew so much in the year I worked with him with hard work and determination from him, all his parents and teachers. We need to make the government aware, and this is a great way to do it. Blessings to your and your family. Katrina in NC
posted by Katrina on 1/02/08 9:40: AM

My prayers go out to everone.
posted by Michelle on 1/02/08 8:44: AM

What a touching video. I have a 17 year old son who has Autism and Downs syndrome. He is the love of my life. He was great until age 3. It was like someone hit a switch in his brain. He lost all speach and became very destructive. I spent years trying to keep up with him and at the same time make a good life for other boys and husband. Today he is in a residential home and a totally different child. Thanks to the loving people at his school and supportive family and friends. Without the help from these people and the financial support from the State, I would not have a life. He comes home once a month and it is the best time of my life.
posted by Marcia on 1/02/08 7:36: AM

beautiful children in need of hope and pure determination! give these kids the money they need to live this lives they were intended to have! My love and prayers to all the families who struggle everyday to see the tiny steps we take for granted. God Bless!
posted by danielle on 1/02/08 6:37: AM

What a beautiful video tribute to a beautiful little angel. I am in the process of having my son evaluated and it's quite a trying time. He's developmentally ahead of most children, but he has some behavioral issues that are my concern. It's very difficult being a working mom and worrying all day whether or not my child is having a good or bad day. I hope they find some sort of cure or at least come up with a breakthrough to help all these children.
posted by Claudia Steinhauser on 1/02/08 6:07: AM

Hi!! am proud to work with amaizing kids!! This is a beautiful video!! i love it! this kids are so inteligent! im a program assistant in earlychildhood/TLC !!
posted by Ana Perez on 1/01/08 8:36: PM

Prayers for you
posted by Robin on 1/01/08 7:54: PM

My son was 5 when he was diagnosed with autism. That is late to find out. But I would never change anything about him. I love this saying about autistic children in relationship to a trip. You are so excited about this trip to italy. You have dreamt of it and waited for it and then you suddenly find out that you got a trip to england. You not sad because you still got a trip it is just that it is different and you were not expecting england you thought you were going to italy. Sometimes when I get frustrated with all that comes with my little trip to enland I remember this saying. Always remember there are great books and websites to go to and I pray for those who have and those who take care of the autistic.
posted by Wendy on 1/01/08 7:09: PM

Thank you so much for making this video. Claudia reminds me so much of my Lili, especially the full curly hair. Lili also was non verbal. She died at the age of 5 from a seizure. Just a few months before she died she began a "modified" therapy at school and was making great progress. Our last week with her was spent at the beach so I especially loved the beach pictures of Claudia. I've posted a link to the video on my blog. I hope it helps.
posted by Lynn on 1/01/08 4:21: PM

I'm a parent of a now 16 year old son diagnosed,with after a long battle determining a diagnosis, with PDD. Embrace every day...these kids are special and I feel blessed for each day I have with him! I feel I have become a better, more patient and understanding parent...he has taught me how to parent! Thanks for the increasing awareness of autism. You all are in my prayers.
posted by Debbie on 1/01/08 3:49: PM

I am parent of a 4 year old boy whom is autistic too, so i totally agree that the early you get them the help they need the easer things seem to be getting.I am so happy that that my friend found this wedsite for us thanks, and thanks too all of you.
posted by amber on 1/01/08 2:47: PM

What a beautiful child. It made me think of something the Dr. said when my daughter with Down Syndrome was little. He said," What is normal?" I work with many older guys and girls with autism in a Special Olympic swim team. It is an honor to work with these kids. I know that their parents have gone through a lot, but they have progressed so much. My great nephew has Asberger's and he is in regular classes with some help. He is so smart, just has a little trouble controlling himself sometimes. We love him dearly! My prayers are with you all. Lucille Fennimore Mercerville, New Jersey
posted by Lucille Fennimore on 1/01/08 2:41: PM

Touching video that will inspire more to help and advocate for these beautiful, loving children. Early intervention is key, but intervention at any time will help. There is hope! The road is long, but worth it. The price tag is large and something definetly has to be done about that! Alternative and traditional therapies that help need to be more available for parents, teachers, and therapists to learn about. Mom to Meghan and author of "Meghan's World: The Story of One Girl's Triumph over Sensory Processing Disorder" www.meghanstriumphoverspd.com
posted by Diane Renna on 1/01/08 1:45: PM

Thank you for joining the fight! My nephew is 5 1/2 and we are seeing signs of Asperger's. Thank you for doing something instead of sitting idly by. The world needs more voices... thank you for giving one to those who cannot speak for themselves. Happy New Year to all. Let's make 2008 the year things change!
posted by Shannon Baer on 1/01/08 11:28: AM

Happy 2008! Thank you for those who participated on our website. May this year bring joy and peace to all of you for making a difference in this world. We are over 10,000 hits....Amazing! gg
posted by Chicago Southside Autism Support Group on 1/01/08 7:05: AM

These insurance companies are living in the dark ages and should be made accountable. We are the ones who pay the dividends and they accept them .Nobody asked our children to be born like this.
posted by Ronald Lee on 1/01/08 4:43: AM

My now four and a half year old son was diagnosed with P.D.D. when he was just 15 months old. LUCKILY he (we) have been working with three amazing therapists who have helped us all to understand and provide us with strategies which continue to help each day. This diagnosis is givin to so many innocent babies...to see autism cured would be a blessing; a real blessing.
posted by Ashley on 12/31/07 4:10: PM