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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

This is a dynamic video. I have passed it along to everyone I know. As always your family is in my prayers and I will continue to do all that I can to help raise awareness.
posted by Tamika on 9/28/07 4:41: PM

What a beautiful video, I think this is a child, and a cause that we can all rally behind. This is the time to get involved, please take the time to get in contact with your local state representatives and get this moving. I pray that everybody sends this video on to everyone they know. Claudia needs our help, NOW!
posted by Keith, Anna, and the Boys on 9/27/07 1:18: PM

Beautiful! Been thinking and praying for you all. Jenny McCarthy's son has brought Autism definitely in the spotlight. It couldn't have come at a better time.
posted by Sheila on 9/27/07 6:31: AM

Charlotte! Have you ever tried gluten and casein free diet? My autistic son improved tremendously on it! Ask me any questions, i would be happy to help! Kamila
posted by kamila on 9/26/07 7:39: PM

Oh wow! I work with older children on the spectrum in a school setting. Your video reminds me why I do what I do each day.... What a beautiful girl, I hope you get what she needs!
posted by Jessica on 9/25/07 8:23: PM

Beautiful little Claudia! Very well done, Charlotte. Touching and informative. This video alone should be enough to melt the hearts of all legislators and insurance executives. May God bless your efforts and hold this condition at bay for Claudia until the public outcry is deafening to the powers that be.
posted by Aunt Tommie on 9/25/07 12:03: PM

Dear Charlotte, Job very well done! You presented basic facts about autism that, still, so many in the world are oblivious to. AUTISM SPEAKS is helping us to spread awareness in ways unprecedented before their creation...awareness that is so desperately needed. We must continue to enlighten & educate insurance companies that discriminate against children living with autism. Parents of autistic children who work for insurance companies need to speak up to their employers. Everyone can encourage their state's representatives on Capitol Hill to acknowledge the need to stem the tsunami tidal wave of repercussions that will surely come if we do not see to it that EVERY child diagnosed with autism gets the help they need. "No Child Left Behind"? Sadly, many autistic ones are.... Keep up the good work spreading awareness, and helping to educate others. You have a beautiful daughter. She is so blessed to have a mother who values her, and wants her child to be able to communicate. Never give up, never give in!!!
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 9/25/07 10:22: AM

can't wait to learn more
posted by kcochran on 9/24/07 2:06: PM

This is a beautiful video of a sweet, beautiful, and precious girl who deserves every opportunaty to accomplish any thing she wants to in life..... I am glad you did this video to share your lovely daughter with the world. May God's blessings be with you and the rest of Claudia's family. I only hope there will someday be a better way,
posted by WILLIE SADLER on 9/24/07 12:40: PM