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We too are 'watng for our 4 year old son, Jedremiah, to get therapy. While we wait, we do fight, we pray and we hope that all things will be better for our child and yours.
posted by Rachele on 12/21/07 12:39: PM

My MOST lovable grandson is autistic.
posted by Merry on 12/21/07 11:49: AM

My 8 year old son has Autism. He is the light of my life. We are lucky that he has made huge changes by leaps and bounds. I wouldn't change anything about him. He is amazing and his smile is contagious. Keep your chins up and marvel at the beauty that autism is. I hope that one day they can have all the medical assistance that they need , just like any other disorder . These children are angels.
posted by amanda on 12/21/07 11:26: AM

Thank you so much for the beautiful video and Five for Fighting for the support. My daughter was diagnosed with ASD nearly 14 years ago. Life has been a struggle for us but hopefully in the very near future we can find a cause and cure.
posted by Jane Seely on 12/21/07 11:21: AM

You are a truly inspirational Mother. I have a son with autism, and I am always looking for a cure,a way to fix him. With your awareness and passionate story mabye we can find some answers. Insurance companies need to start recognizing developmental services like they recognize cancer services. Thank you for your story, you are my hero. Thank you Five for Fighting. You were one of my favorite bands even before I knew you were fighting for my son and others.
posted by Katie on 12/21/07 10:37: AM

My thoughts and prayers for a cure to all those that have this and to those that will be diagnosed with it. Remember, we are all Gods children. Love un-conditionally. Stop to help someone today. Pay it forward!
posted by Richard K Quinn on 12/21/07 10:20: AM

I have a nephew with "mild autism", categorized by healthcare professionals as one of the 'blue children'. My sister and her family struggle daily with the special needs of this beautiful little boy, though he is highly functional in many areas. It breaks my heart knowing things could be so much better for these children if it weren't for managed care restrictions. Thank you Five For Fighting for this beautiful and moving video. Please keep forwarding this to anyone you know, for Claudia, Benjamin and so many others.
posted by Marjorie on 12/21/07 9:57: AM

Another call for us to look at how we, as nation, treat our young, elderly, and infirm. The time for change is now. The time to help is upon us.
posted by Paul on 12/21/07 9:40: AM

What an inspiring testimony to love and hope! May it encourage others to join the fight for a cure.
posted by Diane on 12/21/07 9:21: AM

Beautiful children with so much so say, looking into their eyes you can see it all. Our family and our son, Casey, who is also diagnosed with autism, thanks Five for Fighting and each of you for watching this video... making donations possible for the needed research.
posted by Jennifer Schnell on 12/21/07 8:48: AM

God Bless Five For Fighting for doing this. What a beautiful girl and such a sad life for her an her family. You have my prayers for a cure and couselings. I pray they raise oodles of money for this cause so that no child is left behind or told to wait.
posted by Amanda R. on 12/21/07 7:44: AM

What a worthy cause!
posted by Mary Beth on 12/21/07 7:15: AM

God Bless, My prayers are with the famlies and children
posted by Angela on 12/21/07 7:08: AM

I'm a special education teacher and kids who have autism are my favorite. I Hate the disability but I really love the kids. My younger brother has various disabilities and my mom has a sign hanging on her refrigerator, "Hate the Disease, Love the Person". They are so full of wonder and awe at the world. I've learned so much from them. Thanks for teaching me so much, Jake, Noah, Collin, Brett, Sam, Jacob, Jeremy, Miranda, and all of the others.
posted by Mariah on 12/21/07 6:00: AM

I have a son with Autism, the unfortunate thing about Special Ed. and other agencies is their screening process is geared toward giving as little as possible, if any, services as opposed to providing what is needed. Those who are non-Medicaid famalies are pretty much left in a bind for finding treatment for their kids.
posted by Harold on 12/20/07 9:12: PM

I have a neice and nephew with this condition and I know how hard it is to deal with.. My heart and prayers go out to all the families that are effected. It is not just the child that suffers.. but those that love the child.. friends family..even doctors and nurses that assist. I hope that the goverenment wakes up here soon and these blessed gifts of sweet life get the help they need. Many Hugs
posted by DawnMarie on 12/20/07 7:47: PM

I have a nephew who is has autism. He is very bright in his own right. He was diagnostic late, he is improving. With out a doubt a beautiful soul and special as well.
posted by Paulette on 12/20/07 7:37: PM

I have a child with Autism so this is especially important to me. I am very lucky because my son was diagnosed early and with the help of therapy and great teachers and support he is now very functioning and unless you really know us or him, you can not even tell he is Autistic. Thanks to everyone who clicked the link and watched the video.
posted by Suzy on 12/20/07 7:13: PM

very moving yet sad to see a child with this, if only there could ever be a cure found
posted by wayne allgaier on 12/20/07 6:08: PM

God Bless all the beautiful children and parents that have been touched by Autism.The donations from this video get us RECOGNIZED.
posted by Christine on 12/20/07 5:30: PM