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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Oh Jonathan, you are so precious - grow up strong and empowered to love your world!
posted by Phyllis West on 1/16/08 4:40: PM
This was a very moving video. You did a great job Casey!I don't know how anyone could watch this without shedding a tear. Best of luck to Jonathan he will be in my thoughts.
posted by Joe on 1/16/08 2:36: PM
thank you
posted by leslie on 1/16/08 10:48: AM
To care for humans, for each individual... This would be a noble task for us all and I hope soon we all will care... Wouldn't this be a better "act" much better than developing new arms for future wars? Why isn't love first priority in each humans heart? It hurts to see so much neglection and indifference... What can we do? Let's do what we can do individually and hope for increasing awareness everywhere...
posted by Francois on 1/16/08 12:38: AM
Your video brought me to tears. This was a great idea! Alot of times when a new team takes place they don't really know who they are dealing with as person. Your family is beautiful. Great job!
posted by Regina on 1/15/08 5:26: PM
Casey, I am a teacher, a parent, and a crier. You touched me on all levels. May you get what your child deserves: education.
posted by Blitt on 1/15/08 5:21: PM
Beautiful! I Believe.
posted by Karen on 1/15/08 4:05: PM
Casey,
What a wonderful way to introduce the future team to your son. I am a parent of a two-year old who has ASD, but also a speech pathologist as well. Sometimes it is too easy to forget the child who has the disorder, instead focusing on the disorder that has the child. Your video shows that your EI team did not forget the child and individual that comes before the diagnosis, and will help his future team of professionals to remember the same. What a beautiful homage to Jonathan, and incredible thank you to the team who has obviously done so much for your son. Good luck with the transition into the public schools, and remember: it is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease!
posted by Heather (of "Ordinary Miracles") on 1/15/08 3:22: PM
Johnathan you really mad me cry. And made me think so different about things. To love life more. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!! :) From the bottom of my heart. You are such a strong kid and deserve the world. I can see there will never be anything put on your path that you can not defeat. God already has a plan for us yours may be a little harder; however, you are going to be that much stronger. Thank you again. Email me!!!!
posted by Heather on 1/18/08 3:15: AM