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Very nice work, you are making a difference we need within this feild
posted by Amy on 2/25/08 5:56: AM

I myself do not have an Autistic child however I do know a few people that do. Here at work we do at least 4 events throughout the year in which I do support to help autistic children as well as there parents. I'm a motorcycle rider and I also do the yearly run for Cure Autism now in the Chicago land area. Sincerely, Diane
posted by Diane Martinez on 2/25/08 4:53: AM

Ijust loved the smile on her face. god is blessing her and her family.she is a star the eyes tell all. she is gods special child. beautiful, beautiful. god bless you all.
posted by Shiren Dean on 2/24/08 9:18: PM

I work for the Sonoma County Office of Education for the special Ed. department. All I do is work with Autistic children. I can totally undertand your message through this video. I support you guys in anything and truly understand how you feel. Thank you for passing this on to other people because in reality people don't know what autism really means. God Bless you guys and I hope he gives you hope and strength troughout your life and your daughter's as well. Much Love, Libby Franco.
posted by Libby Franco on 2/24/08 8:54: PM

I am not able to help but I can pray.
posted by Dave on 2/24/08 8:54: PM

I am a TSS, or therapeutic staff support in the state of Pennsylvania. We are one of the states where insurance companies will pay for early intervention as well as intensive therapy. The organization I work for is completely funded by an insurance company. I work with children on a daily basis who have been diagnosed with Autism. I have 3 clients that are all very young, 2, 3, and 5 years old. Each child is so differnt in their ability levels and the variety of their behaviors. I see progress in each child on a daily basis. There is hope out there every child diagnosed with this devastating condition. If I can offer any advice or suport to anyone please feel free to contact me via e-mail.
posted by Ti on 2/24/08 8:47: PM

My daughter has Rett Syndrome which is a autism spectrum disorder. She to can not communicate with us and it is sad to know that there is a bright, beautiful child inside screaming to be heard. This video hit home and the tears flowed. I hope that someday these children will have a cure so they can be heard at last!
posted by Angie on 2/24/08 7:23: PM

I hope that the future holds much happiness and that everything will be ok.
posted by Marg on 2/24/08 6:04: PM

This video made me cry. I have an autistic daughter. She also was not diagnosed until age of 3. We were able to get her intensive intervention. She is now what they term functioning autistic, our insurance would not pay for this eithor. We found organizations to help us. She is now 9. I just want to tell Claudia's family to hang in there. There is hope. They are welcome to contact me and I would love to help them with somethings that helped us. My prayers are with them, it is not an easy road but it is a road well worth traveling. God Bless you.
posted by Cindy on 2/24/08 5:05: PM

Imagine!!!, that the U.S gov. take 100 Minuteman missiles and cash them in, take that money and invest it in therapy for children with autism. I do not have the numbers available, but Iam almost sure that every child with this desease in the United State will have proper therapy care for the rest of his/her life, but sadly to say all we can do is Imagine!!! Miguel.
posted by miguel on 2/24/08 5:00: PM

Autism affects all of us in different ways. Your video was beautiful. Your daughter is beautiful. Best of luck to you and your family.
posted by Esther on 2/24/08 2:30: PM

Gorgeous child! Don't despair! People with autism are just wired differently. I have worked with people with autism for 10+ years. Use visual language- photos, objects are so powerful.She will respond. Love is going to get you through. Just try and think laterally and appreciate her different view of the world. You don't need to have 'the experts'- trust your instincts, follow her lead. Be strong!
posted by doria on 2/24/08 2:04: PM

Every little bit helps
posted by tara on 2/24/08 1:23: PM

I have a grandson with autism, diagnosed after he was two. And the parents are now divorced. It's difficult when there's a parent that doesn't want to treat the child with enough discipline and attention that he needs. I ache for all parents who fight the battle every day. I pray for all of you.
posted by Lynette on 2/24/08 1:20: PM

NICE
posted by rich on 2/24/08 1:12: PM

I agree with universal coverage. the problem is how to pay for it. We must pray(and pay) for our children, they are our future.
posted by MARILYN PITCHFORD on 2/24/08 12:43: PM

My son has autism. He is 7 and was diagnosed at 2 yrs old. Early Intervention is key. Children should NOT be made to wait...thank you for this beautiful video that brought tears to my eyes. Autism Awareness is NOT just the month of April....it is EVERY DAY! GOD BLESS.
posted by Shannon H. on 2/24/08 11:59: AM

I used to give therapy to Autistic children. It is a blessing to be able to help and understand them. Not everyone has the time to help. I would like to open my own center someday. But to the parents that live which these special children don't give up, NEVER!!! There is hope they will not be as perfect as we want them but we will help them overcome any challenges. The best thing that we could do with them is love them they are special in a very important way some of them don't have the ability to tell us what they want but we as the ones that love them always find a way. With all the love in the world and joy help them and every time you get fustrated just think how there could be someone the might not have you to help them.
posted by Maura on 2/24/08 11:18: AM

One of my best friends, Evy, has a son that has been recently diagnosed with autism. Please add my e-mail address to your distribution list and let me know how I am become a volunteer to help and raise awareness in honor or her son, Carmeli and the Mardo family. God bless you for reaching out to Five for Fighting and for putting together a beautiful montage of photos of your adorable daughter---best of luck! Rosalina
posted by Rosalina on 2/24/08 10:33: AM

I am the adopted Mom of an ll year old boy Nicolas in Montreal Canada.... He never asked to have this burden called Autism....but he is the most loving, caring, and he's my son and I love him to pieces, he makes me laugh he makes me cry he makes me worry..but most of all he loves me unconditonally..for that I am forever thankful.. Thank you for this warm, caring honest video... Love, A mother of an amazing Autisic Boy!!! Diane
posted by Diane Dupras on 2/24/08 8:37: AM