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Also, could you please email me the actual file of the video so that I could post it to my blog?
posted by Alex on 12/05/07 3:22: PM

I feel so sorry for you and your daughter. I will email this page to everybody i know and try to help. Also, could you please email me that song? (stickerhead@gmail.com) Please put the name of the song as the subject so I will know what the email is even if I don't recognize the email address.
posted by Alex on 12/05/07 3:16: PM

She is beautiful as they all are! Prayers and well wishes.
posted by Christa Jones on 12/05/07 3:00: PM

My 2 year old has moderate/severe autism, we are one of these families that can't wait to have him speak something. We are working with an early intervention autism school and he starts in January. God Bless these Babies!
posted by Natalie on 12/05/07 6:46: AM

For my beautiful nephew, Justin...I want the best world for him.
posted by Mary S. on 12/04/07 9:11: PM

Awesome video, the little girl is adorable. I have worked with several Autistic children in the last three years and I have to say it has been the most memoriable years in working with children. Autistic children are so neat they each have their own little perks. Every day is a challange but is so rewarding. I want to tell all the parents out there with autistic children to never deny it. Be happy and go through life with no regrets. These children are just like any other children and they deserve a normal life just like everyone else!
posted by jess on 12/04/07 5:36: PM

Wow. This makes me so sad for families who are dealing with this, including my own cousin and her daughter. We are fortunate to live in Iowa in an area where our schools take referrals from doctors when any milestone isn't met and screen for autism. My son was screened at 18 months, and while it was too early for an autism diagnosis, he had speech therapy weekly until he "caught up" to where he should have been...and experts were able to rule out autism as a diagnosis. And no need to worry about insurance...this was a FREE service provided by our school system.
posted by Heather Adams on 12/04/07 2:22: PM

This is a reason that John Edwards needs to get into the White House. He has a plan and will make Congress go without health insurance until they get all Americans covered. He isn't just talking out his mouth with his hand taking contributions from the Insurance Groups. This breaks my heart, no one should worry about if their child can get help. No one should worry if they can get care. NO ONE!
posted by Brenda on 12/04/07 1:02: PM

WOW, Couldn't hold back my tears. THANK YOU!!! Mother of a 6y/o with autism
posted by Jessica on 12/04/07 11:04: AM

AWESOME video! Get the word out there...wonderful job. My the Lord bless you and your daughter always!
posted by Candice on 12/04/07 10:49: AM

I was so very touched by this video. After almost three years of trying to have a baby and finally conceiving via invitro-fertilization, I am nearing the end of my first trimester. Whereas I am thrilled to death, I am also filled with new concerns. Autism being one of them. I pray we can get closer to truly helping these children lead normal lives. I also had no idea many insurance companies did not cover therapies. This should be mandatory. This should be a priority.
posted by Marie on 12/03/07 11:19: AM

I have 2 autistic spectrum children, and as a teacher, I work with some. It is so important for parents to not be in denial or feel ashamed if their child shows signs of autism or has it. There is much that can be done and it takes a lot of work and understanding of the condition to persevere the slow progress---but there will be progress. Thank you for showing this video, and thank you FIVE FOR FIGHTING for your contribution to the Autism organization.
posted by Trudy R on 12/03/07 3:35: AM

We we're very touched by this beautiful tribute to those who suffer from Autism. Thank you for sharing this with us.
posted by JoAnn & Joseph on 12/02/07 2:19: PM

I just want to say that I can feel for thos families out there who are struggling with this problem. Although I am not a mother myself I am an educator. Last year I worked with a 2 year old boy who was severly autistic but his mother did not want to believe it. She had him tested and the so called "tester" wrote it off as that his actions were part of his age. Unfortunately, he is now worse and talks even less. It is so sad to see children pushed to the side as this little boy was. As well as Claudia. I think it is sad to see insurance agencies deny coverage to these families. I think a mandate needs to be made. I know that I am only one person but I do hope that one day, as an educator, I will be able to make a difference in these young children's lives. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
posted by Jodie on 11/30/07 1:10: PM

I just want to say that I can feel for thos families out there who are struggling with this problem. Although I am not a mother myself I am an educator. Last year I worked with a 2 year old boy who was severly autistic but his mother did not want to believe it. She had him tested and the so called "tester" wrote it off as that his actions were part of his age. Unfortunately, he is now worse and talks even less. It is so sad to see children pushed to the side as this little boy was. As well as Claudia. I think it is sad to see insurance agencies deny coverage to these families. I think a mandate needs to be made. I know that I am only one person but I do hope that one day, as an educator, I will be able to make a difference in these young children's lives. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
posted by Jodie on 11/30/07 1:10: PM

My Great Grandson has this, these children need help, the need the chance to lead normal, to be like other children, be able to communicate with others, and enjoy life, I know they are all in my prayers
posted by I J Teffeteller on 11/27/07 5:41: PM

My heart breaks when I read these comments and see the lives affected. We need to stop giving infants immunizations the instant they are born - there IS research out there that shows a connection. I have seen a child change and go into the silent world of autism and it was heart breaking.
posted by Deb on 11/27/07 11:43: AM

OUR GRANDAUGHTER ASHLEY IS 15 YEARS OLD. SHE WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE AGE OF 3 WITH AUTISM. WE HAVE WORKED VERY HARD WITH HER AND SHE HAS IMPROVED MUCH. IT IS A DAILEY CHALLENGE BUT SO REWARDING WHEN WE SEE IMPROVEMENTS. I GUESS THE HARDEST THINGS WE DEAL WITH IS SEEING THE PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN BEING DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM INCREASING MORE AND MORE EACH YEAR. ONE OUT OF EVERY 166 BABIES BORN TODAY WILL RECEIVE A DOAGNOSIS OF AUTISM. IT IS THE FASTEST GROWING DEVELOPMENTAL DIISABILITY IN THE U.S. ALL I KNOW IS WE HAD A NORMAL HEALTHY CHILD GIVEN TO US AND SLOWLY WE SAW THAT CHANGE AFTER A SERIOUS OF IMMUNIZATION SHOTS. OUR PRAYER IS THAT OUR GOVERMENT AND THE FDA WILL BE MORE HONEST WITH US AS TO THE REASON WHY IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLEY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. STAY STRONG IN THE LORD, HE WILL BE YOUR STRENGTH. DEBBIE W.
posted by Debbie Wilson on 11/27/07 9:21: AM

Insurance companies cover drug abuse, alcoholism, and other self-inflicted maladies, why not the procedures that can help these beautiful children? Complete innocents relying on parents and adults of a supposed responsible society to step up and at least try to do it right. Children that can grow up to find cures for many ailments that afflict old and young alike. Children who will make a difference. God Bless all of them and their families.
posted by Larry Wayne on 11/27/07 3:26: AM

Keep up your fight. As a mother and a nurse I see so many children like your duaghter. Please know that my thoughts, prayers and forwarding emails go out to you.
posted by Kris Baguzis on 11/26/07 2:42: PM