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Charlotte, From one mother to another... I feel for you and know what you must be going through. I have two sons... Evan, 7, who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 1/2 (and is non-verbal) and my other little guy Connor, 2, who was just diagnosed this last Monday and also has yet to find his voice. My heart is heavy but my faith and spirit remain strong and focused on giving my angels all that they need and are so deserving of. I can tell by your video that you love your little girl with all your heart... so hold tight to your faith, say your prayers and don't be afraid to ask your friends and family for help when you need it. I wish your precious angel every happiness in the world and, so far, with a loving mother like you it looks like she is already well on her way. Good luck and God bless... Debbie
posted by Debbie on 11/17/07 6:54: PM

charlotte,you are the powerful mom. It's not too late for anything you're little angel is going to be betterbecause she has all you love. I have a 7 years old autistic son and he's diagnosed 2 years ago .and he's doing really well. I'm happy to be in touch with each other to talk more about your lovely Claudia .
posted by souad kleit on 11/17/07 6:15: AM

Your daughter Claudia is a beautiful child. My heart and prayers go out to you and all the other children with Autism. She is lucky to have you as her parents. I will do all I can to help share this video and help make a change for her and the other children. God Bless You!
posted by Lebby on 11/13/07 3:02: PM

YOU MUST DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET TREATMENT FOR HER. MOVE TO A STATE THAT DOES PAY FOR TREATMENT! I live in Pennsylvania, my son(not yet three years old) has been in early intervention for a little over a year and was just diagnosed. Now I am putting him in an intensive wrap-around program, as well as a D.A.R.T. preschool when he turns three. It will be 25+ hours a week combined. The Hospital that diagnosed him gave literature of how to get medical assistance through the state regardless of income. Medicaid. Your video my me cry, our children seem similar in many ways. I have made some remarkable progress with him with the computer as far as vocalization. If you would like to know how we did it please e-mail me.
posted by Krisa on 11/08/07 8:56: PM

amazing video, thankyou for sharing, my daugter is 9 and has asd...youre beautiful daugter is a credit to you....take good care x
posted by sarah on 11/04/07 8:04: AM

While trying to find information online about Asperger's and other spectrum disorders, I found this sight and your video. I suspect something may be "wrong" with my son. I cannot believe the emotions that Claudia evoked in me. She is a beautiful soul, and you have done a wonderful job conveying your message. My hopes and prayers are with you, and myself and my son - now that I am finding out the struggle we may have to face.
posted by Lori G on 11/04/07 1:09: AM

God Bless you all.... Claudia is precious! Thank you for the opportunity to look into your lives, all in the hopes for a cure. And to the speech path... Bless you, for I know you have already helped many autistic children.
posted by Anna on 11/03/07 7:11: AM

What a beautiful video! I am a speech language pathologist and children with Autism touch my life everyday! I hope that one day the mystery of Autism is unveiled. My hopes and prayers are with you!
posted by Kim Kosek on 10/26/07 5:34: AM

Such beautiful photography!!! The picture of Claudia on the bed with her head turned away from the camera at the same time you spoke of her diagnosis makes me cry every time I watch it....so much emotion....This video should be sent to every politician in the U.S. and Canada!!! Great Job....(my video is on here too...fighting for three) Take care, Tammy
posted by Tammy on 10/24/07 3:32: AM

I pray for parents with autistic children everyday, my cousin has two boys and neither of them were dignosed until they were in school. She is a great mom but she so has her hands full,and no insure to help. Unfortunatly, we live to far away to be much more than loving support through prayer. Another quick note.Glenda butlers son Adam which she posted briefly about is the nicest kid. He has grown to be a nice young man that we are proud to call a friend.
posted by Tove Leggett on 10/23/07 2:30: PM

You are blessed with a truley beautiful daughter. My 19 year old son Adam wasn't properly diagnosed with Autism un til 9th grade. They changed his diagnosis multiple times before getting it right. Throughout school he was constantly being pushed to the back. One school even told me that they couldn't handle him and I took him out to home school. Never once did my husband and I accept the fact that our son would not be normal. Last year Adam graduated high school with honors and looks forward to college. There are things he will never do like others kids, but he's a great inspiration to us all right now. You must always fight and never take no for an answer. God Bless you all, Glenda Butler
posted by Glenda Butler on 10/23/07 1:45: PM

THANK YOU FOR SHARING PART OF YOUR STORY. I HAVE AN 8 YR OLD SON WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME AND AUTISM. I AM STILL WAITING FOR THAT DAY WHERE HE WILL SAY MOM I LOVE YOU....YOU CAN SEE TYLER AT WWW.TYLERJOSEPH.NET.
posted by Kelly Dombroski on 10/16/07 5:46: PM

What an amazing video, your daughter is beautiful. And for the message about what kind of world you want ... i couldnt say it any better. your family is in my prayers.
posted by Kacie Boebel on 10/16/07 5:36: PM

Your daughter is very pretty, i also have a child with autism he is nonverbal and love darks places he is 17 year old. when the doctor first told me my son had autism he was three year old and told me that he would alway have the mind of a two year old and it was ok to treat him like a baby, so i did, that was the wrong thing to do, now is is 17 year old and he need a lot of help, he been on a waiting list for 8 year and still no help, people thinK i should put in a home, i not!! i just want the help that he need. looking for and answer. a mom in Berkeley ca. keep fighting for your daughter, a demand the thing that you need for your daughter. GOD BLESS YOU
posted by Brenda on 10/14/07 10:16: AM

Hi Charlotte, i watched the video as soon as you left the salon. You did an amazing job, and i will keep you and your family in my prayers.
posted by Sarah on 10/12/07 9:23: AM

What a beautiful video. Charlotte, you are very talented. God bless Claudia. She is lucky to have two wonderful and caring parents.
posted by Diane on 10/05/07 1:16: PM

Mrs. Bolle- I'm the director of the theatre program at Jenison High School in Jenison, Michigan. We are doing a play in November called The Jellybean Conspiracy Show: Theatre of Kindness. It focuses on acceptance and understanding of children with special needs. 1/3 of the cast are students of our high school with special needs including many with autism. Your video is outstanding! It would be such a wonderful addition to our program - both informative and very touching. Is there a way to get your permission to use it? If so, we'll need to make arrangements on receiving a DVD copy from you. Again, great job!
posted by Todd Avery on 10/02/07 6:30: PM

Claudia is a beautiful little girl; you're in our prayers. Hopefully they will find a cure soon. With people like you bringing it to the world's attention, they have no choice but to listen. Hope to hear from you soon. Mark, Julie, and Gabrielle Musselman.
posted by Mark Musselman on 9/29/07 11:17: AM

Charlotte, What a powerful message and video. I will continue to pray for Claudia and for you, Tony and Anthony as well. I encourage everyone who views this story of Claudia to forward her message to as many of their friends and family so that together we can get this message across quickly (and don't be afraid to involve your state's representatives). Please continue to keep Chris and I posted so that we can do whatever it takes to help Claudia. God Bless
posted by Vicki Kaddatz-Kulvik on 9/29/07 9:57: AM

Charlotte, What a powerful video! You are such a strong wonderful mother and I know you can make a change! We are all praying for Claudia and for your family. God bless you! We love you!
posted by Beth McClary on 9/29/07 8:04: AM