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Stunning video! Please, if there are only two books you ever read again, make them Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy and Children With Starving Brains (google it) You can help heal your child, we have! Don't wait on lists for therapies while your child slips away, early intervention is key, but as parents you can do so much! Read the books!
posted by Sasja on 2/29/08 7:57: PM

This touches me deeply as I have family and friends who are struggling with Autism. I work in the Human Serices Filed with Individuals who are also struggling with Autism. My daughter is a special needs teachers for 3to 5 year olds. I pray for a cure and will do all I can to advocate for the Insurance coverage. I also believe Education Awareness is a key factor. Keep up the good work, God Bless You All! Kathy
posted by Kathy on 2/29/08 7:33: PM

My son needs therapy that we can't afford either. Autism has no cure, but we can help with early intervention...Why can't we get it?
posted by Angela Mckeel on 2/29/08 7:24: PM

THANKS@!!
posted by Donna, mother of a13yr child who is "Challenging Autism" on 2/29/08 7:09: PM

i know that my moms daycare Angelah as atisom.we love her even thow she has atisom . it is nice that i met some one with atisom like her i see her evry morning and i help put her on the bus with my mom.
posted by katelynn on 2/29/08 6:26: PM

I understand the comunicational difficulties. My little cousin has autism and unfortunitly school does not make life for children with autism any easier
posted by Ashley G on 2/29/08 5:19: PM

We will continue to fight every day! Wonderful website!
posted by Peggy, Occupational Therapist and Mother To Be on 2/29/08 3:51: PM

In honor of Nathan.
posted by Becky S on 2/29/08 3:42: PM

I work as a one to one with a four year old boy who has autism. He is an amazing little boy who I love dearly. Although he cannot tell me what he is feeling it is amazing how I just know. He cannot tell me that he loves me but he shows me in his own special way. We can't give up we have to keep fighting to help autism.
posted by Jaime on 2/29/08 3:27: PM

What a beautiful little girl. I sure hope she does not have to wait for two years to get some help and many answers. I have known many autistic children in my life and know that they are brilliant and beautiful,and just would love to be able to express theirselves. I am so happy that your little girl is sweet and Oh So Loveable!02/29/2008
posted by Judith Winchester on 2/29/08 2:49: PM

WOW! The greatest and most wonderful gift is to keep going strong for you and your beautiful daughter and keep giving her all the love in the world. I congratulate you as parents to keep on fighting for her don't give up. God never leaves us he always blesses us in some kind of way. May god bless you and your beautiful daughter.
posted by wanda on 2/29/08 1:52: PM

Here is an interesting perspective on autism. Please read this article. http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/magazine/16-03/ff_autism
posted by jess on 2/29/08 1:51: PM

This is such a devistating illness that is rapidly striking our children. More research needs to be done to figure out the cause of this monster illness that is making our children a prisoner in their own bodies.
posted by Heather on 2/29/08 12:49: PM

I have a nephew who is 4 and attends special classes. He has come along way and is learning how to communicate. We live in PA and there are many programs to support them in school and out of school.
posted by Lori on 2/29/08 12:05: PM

This is awsome, I am here to support my good friend Autumn who son is dealing with this in his life. He is a beautiful child who deserves all the help that we should and can give.
posted by Holly R on 2/29/08 11:53: AM

Awarness is only the beginning...
posted by Nancy Howanitz on 2/29/08 11:22: AM

I think the government should help. They do hold the power. We can't do anything unless the government deems it legal, so asking them to help our children is only asking them to exercise their power for a good cause. If other countries like Denmark or Canada can help out their citizens, why can't the US? After all, the government mandates that we pay taxes, right there they have power by taking our hard earned money. They should at least use it to benefit those who need the help. So I disagree when people think that the government shouldn't help and that they have too much power. Whether we ask for the help or not, they will always have the power. The proof is in the fact that they can just take a percentage of our paycheck every week, and can't say a damn thing about it.
posted by CJC Morgan on 2/29/08 10:45: AM

May God bless and keep your child safe.
posted by Joanne DeLuca on 2/29/08 10:27: AM

What a beautiful child!
posted by Jason D. Bell on 2/29/08 10:02: AM

It's really not the government's job to take care of our kids, and when we make it the government's job we give them too much power. That said, it would be nice if everyone donated more often to charities...Those ARE organizations to help our kids.
posted by Patrio on 2/29/08 9:50: AM