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God Bless, Good Luck, and Thank You. Autism is in every family
posted by HELGA on 12/11/07 3:13: PM

Thank you!
posted by Barbara H. on 12/11/07 11:50: AM

Keep fighting for your little girl. I will pray that a bill is voted into the legislation to help your child and many others get the treatment they need now. My son has ADHD and it was a uphill battle to get the insurance company to cover all expenses for treatment and specialist. but, it is getting better now. I think as a parent early intervention and treatment is the best medicine you can give your child other than your support and love.
posted by Rena on 12/11/07 10:21: AM

this was an amazing video, it really touched me, i cried watching it. i pray that legislation will make insurance companies cover this disease, not only for your sake, but for everyone elses that are suffering from this horrible disease! Best wishes to your daughter and your family!
posted by Gina on 12/11/07 9:23: AM

Five for Fighting, you are doing a wonderful thing!
posted by Beth on 12/11/07 6:55: AM

I feel for your situation and pray for the legislation to go through! My mom is a teacher's aide in an autistic room...it's heartbraking that these kids can not get the treatments and educations they deserve! Good Luck...my thought are with you and your little girl.
posted by Kate on 12/10/07 10:30: PM

i feel for your child and pray the legislation goes thru to get the help you need.
posted by judy on 12/10/07 5:29: PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to every child and family who has been affected by autism. I pray a cure is found soon!
posted by dana on 12/10/07 4:52: PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to every child and family who has been affected by autism. I pray a cure is found soon!
posted by dana on 12/10/07 4:52: PM

Very professional photography. If you aren't too busy with autism, you should open a photography studio & specialize in doing work with autistic children. Your understanding & patience would be a blessing to many parents. Also, very informative. Two others that are very good to watch: http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/443197 and 384471.
posted by Pam on 12/10/07 4:48: PM

Thank you so much for sharing your daughter with us. Yu know sometimes as a parent of a child with autism you forget that there is other families fighting with you for the same things!
posted by Stacy on 12/10/07 12:48: PM

Your video is GREAT! I am a speech pathologist and I do many traings for early childhood teachers teaching them about the basics of autism. Is there a way to get a copy of your video? I would love to use it in my trainings (with your permission). I think it would be very moving and have a greqt impact. Thank you, Becky Handler
posted by Becky Handler on 12/10/07 11:43: AM

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posted by bob on 12/10/07 8:32: AM

Oh so true! An amazing video! I know and believe that one day we will have more answers to understanding, maybe preventing, or at least helping those with Autism. I am a music therapist and mother of two, and I hope that one day all of our hard work as therapists will make a difference. I already know what we do do in the lives of children with not only autism, but other developmental disabilities does make a difference.
posted by Angela Barton on 12/10/07 8:04: AM

My daughter is a living example of early intervention and how important it is. I was fortunate to have the resources and the will to have in home intensive therapy. She is now, at age nine, a nearly normal child (extraordinary to me). The fight still goes on and will until I pass along. It is a life long battle.
posted by Emilysdad on 12/10/07 6:20: AM

I love this! I cried because as a music therapist, I work with so many kids to help them learn to say simple words or to communicate in some way. I can relate with the insurance companies because we are fighting hard to get music therapy as a reimbursable therapy, which it is with some people in some states. I'll be glad to help in any way!
posted by Megan on 12/10/07 6:12: AM

I have a son who is almost 2 and we are just starting to work with Dr's on determining if he just has a hearing problem or if he is autistic. Thank you so much for putting this out there.... I will pass this site along to friends and family. Hugs :)
posted by Amy on 12/09/07 9:41: PM

Awesome! thanks FFF, this one really touches my heart. I got involved with an autistic toddler as a caregiver. I had learned to bear a whole lot of patience because of him. My heart goes out to his parents.
posted by Perla on 12/09/07 8:51: PM

There are many things that are wrong with our countries health care system and this is definitely one of them. I send blessing to Five and other groups and individuals as you continue the fight for autism.
posted by Cynthia on 12/09/07 8:44: PM

To Grace, who posted an earlier comment. Teaching is about helping others, if you can't handle situations out of "the norm", then maybe you should considr a career change, for the sake of THE STUDENTS! You should feel grateful you have such a wonderful job and try looking at why the aggression is happening and try to address that instead of trying to look for help.
posted by Dan on 12/09/07 6:57: PM