Jonathan

Description: A video I made for his first IEP meeting
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Casey Leonard
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Posted: 1/15/08 12:50 PM
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I work for the YMCA OC for a ground breaking Inclusion orogram for kids with special needs. I was so touched by your video and would love to contact you to see if I could share this video at an event that we are having to raise awareness. Please contact me as soon as you can. aflores@ymca0c.net
posted by Amanda Flores on 3/20/08 12:43: PM

First of all, this website is amazing. Second, Jonathan's video touched me. I have worked with children who have disabilites for many years. It always warms my heart when a parent steps up and advocates for their child. Jonathan is a very lucky little boy!
posted by Morgan on 2/01/08 2:55: PM

What a wonderful idea to make this video to show the IEP team! My now 4-year-old son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS 18 months ago, a few months before his 3rd birthday. The number of therapists he has had in those 18 months is now at a total of 29 different therapists including a few short term substitutes (for Speech, O.T., P.T., developmental specialists, wrap around services, and therapeutic play groups, in several different therapeutic settings). He has made incredible progress, but it has big one amazing team of people helping him reach so many goals. God bless you and your family, and all the people who are helping Jonathan reach his goals, as well. This video brought tears to my eyes, but joy to my heart, as I know what a difference therapy makes.
posted by Mary on 1/31/08 10:46: AM

The tears are streaming down my cheeks. Your video is beautiful and your son is amazing.
posted by Lisa on 1/29/08 7:59: AM

What a beautiful way to advocate for your son!
posted by Christy on 1/28/08 2:04: PM

This video was absolutley AMAZING!!! I am a 17 year old student who is about to graduate from high school. And ever since the 8th grade i knew what i wanted to be when i "grew up" I wanted to teach students with autism. During that school year a family came to me, and i ended up being best friends with the sister. Both of thier sons have Fragile X on the ASD scale. My daily routine at schhol consists of making sure my studnets are ok, and if someone messes with them, i politely correct them and make it known that alot of my students are smarter then they will ever be!! Autism is a beautiful thing, and i cant wait until the day that I can have an everlasting impression in many childrens lives. My hopes and dreams are also to adopt a child with Autism at a young age, so that i can prove to the world that YES, they are different, but that they are Humans and deserve a chance too. I would also like to thank you for being such an amazing person, and mom to all your children, ican only imagine your life everyday. I will be praying for you and yor family that God will be your ever present help in times if struggle, and with him, you can do ALL things. Stay storng and Devoted, we need more involved parents like you and the MANY MANY others on this website, you are the biggest help whn it comes to giving your child a happy and successful life.
posted by Jena on 1/23/08 7:31: PM

Thank you for sharing your story. What a fantastic idea for your IEP team - may it help them see your son more personally; as the little boy that he is. God bless you!
posted by Andrea on 1/23/08 1:59: PM

As a special ed. teacher who has attended many meetings over the years...what a wonderful way to help the members of the school team learn about Jonathan and to commend the women who have touched Jonathan's life. God bless and wishing you continued success in Jonathan's education.
posted by Jane on 1/23/08 2:39: AM

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family and friends.
posted by Kathryn Edwards on 1/22/08 9:42: PM

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and your beautiful family. I had to hold back the tears!!! Johnathan is a true inspiration to adults and children. God bless you all and keep up the great work.
posted by mickey on 1/22/08 7:18: AM

Thank you for taking the time to realy show people how beautiful and hopeful the world is because of our children-All of our children.
posted by Christine on 1/20/08 7:35: PM

HI, wow, what a wonderful idea, and a beautiful way to meet and iep team. My son who has been diagnosed as autistic will begin public school next year... I am frightened! Thanks for sharing your son and your story. Much love and gratitutde, Annie
posted by annie on 1/19/08 10:28: PM

Wow that was really neat. Thanks for sharing with us and God Bless!
posted by Christy on 1/19/08 7:07: PM

Bless You and most of all Jonathan; it is nice to know that there are alot of people who can help him to understand. The way they think is just different than the way we think...I am sure he is very smart. I have 4 cousins who have autism (mild cases)I am a truck driver and they love going out on the road with me for a week or more, they dont want to go back home, I learn alot from them. Blessings.
posted by Ed on 1/19/08 6:24: PM

What a blessing that you shared your child with the world, so others can understand more of what ASD is all about and how we can help. My best friend's boys have autism - one more severe than the other. Now I am able to understand just a little bit more. What a weeper!
posted by Debra D'Angelo on 1/18/08 4:28: PM

God bless Jonathan and his genius mommy! As a teacher of children with autism and related disorders I would love to have such an opportunity to get to 'know' a student through a video like this before I get them. Jonathan, it looks like you are working hard and making BIG leaps. Keep it up! Blessings to you and your family.
posted by Jenn Beeler on 1/18/08 2:42: PM

super super cute!!!! he looks like he is responding to therapy really well....best of luck with him. so cute when kissing his sister!!
posted by Joanne on 1/18/08 1:09: PM

That was beautiful-He is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. You made me cry too.
posted by amy on 1/18/08 10:37: AM

BRILLIANT IDEA!! You made me cry....you showed how wonderfull and enjoyable our children are.
posted by Jennifer on 1/18/08 8:19: AM

Heather, it didn't show your email. caseynjason1@hotmail.com
posted by Casey on 1/18/08 6:18: AM





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