anakin's world
Description: anakin living with autism
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Teresa Desper and Mike Zullo
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Posted: 1/18/08 10:18 AM
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autism
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You are blessed to have such a beautiful son. He may not speak right now, but don't ever give up. I have a friend who had a non-verbal child and at age 8 she heard him say mommy for the first time! Keep blessing Anakin and some day he WILL bless you with a voice saying I love you, but his eyes are his voice right now and you can surely tell he loves you!!!
posted by Karen on 1/24/08 5:35: PM
You are blessed to have such a beautiful son. He may not speak right now, but don't ever give up. I have a friend who had a non-verbal child and at age 8 she heard him say mommy for the first time! Keep blessing Anakin and some day he WILL bless you with a voice saying I love you, but his eyes are his voice right now and you can surely tell he loves you!!!
posted by Karen on 1/24/08 5:35: PM
You are blessed to have such a beautiful son. He may not speak right now, but don't ever give up. I have a friend who had a non-verbal child and at age 8 she heard him say mommy for the first time! Keep blessing Anakin and some day he WILL bless you with a voice saying I love you, but his eyes are his voice right now and you can surely tell he loves you!!!
posted by Karen on 1/24/08 5:35: PM
sweet child - good bless you all - but when Raven said he is "suffering the consequences of chemicals" could be right. That part of their message is not insulting. What's sad is that they don't think money should be spent on research.
It appears Raven has a child with autism too.
posted by B Ling on 1/24/08 8:30: AM
RESPONSE TO RAVEN: I agree that there is some environmental/chemical component to the drastic increase of autism diagnoses. However, this bulletin board and the boards of other families is not the appropriate place for you to plug your website or to get on your high horse. I believe that having my son, who has autism, is NOT “suffering the consequences,” and to insinuate so is an insult to me, my family, and countless others with sons, daughters, and family members who have autism. Instead, a message of support to families like Anakin's who have the courage to put their life stories on video would be a more sensitive and compassionate response.
posted by Heather of "Ordinary Miracles" on 1/23/08 4:46: PM
So much love and understanding.
posted by Lauren on 1/22/08 4:35: PM
What an absolutely beautiful boy. He is a wonderful gift from God. I truly hope for the best future for Anakin as well as his family and everyone living with the diagnosis of Autism.
posted by Laura on 1/22/08 7:07: AM
Have a cousin in Mexico with a 7 year old boy with autism old. she is here today (chicago area)for a meeting with others about the issue. She has opened her own clinic and is make great progress. Please contact me if you would like more info, or anyone else.
katehomerding@msn.com
Ps. your son is beautiful there is help!
posted by Katherine M Homerding on 1/21/08 9:23: PM
Anakin is a beautiful happy child, thank you for sharing him! I will spread the word.
Jodi
posted by Jodi on 1/21/08 9:51: AM
He's absolutely perfect...perfect.
posted by Christine on 1/20/08 7:29: PM
Anakin is adorable. He looks so much like his daddy. <3 I'll definitely follow Carol's example and post this link in places for other people to come and look. ^_^
posted by Amanda on 1/20/08 12:48: AM
A beautiful video of a beautiful family. Much Love and Very Best Wishes to You All, Cathy.
posted by Cathy on 1/19/08 1:37: PM
Such a beautiful child and a loving family.Thank you for sharing.
posted by nancy on 1/19/08 12:30: PM
Wonderful little boy and great parents who care. Thank you for a nice story.
posted by JAN on 1/19/08 12:16: PM
What a beautiful child. You can tell he is so happy. I commend you as parents, I am the mother of Niki who has develpmental disabilites and I know the amount of care that goes into caring for a special child.
posted by Debbie on 1/19/08 12:00: PM
Anakin is beautiful and you guys look like a fun family. Blessings of Light and Love to all of you. Jeanne (have a 7 yo niece with high functioning autism)
posted by Jeanne on 1/19/08 9:42: AM
God bless you!!! Your child is an ANGEL! Im a mother of a 9yr old son with Autism. They teach us sooooooooo much! xoxoxoxoxoxo
posted by Cats3 on 1/19/08 9:32: AM
What a beautfull child i hope one day you will be able to hear him tell you how much he loves you...Untill that day just look in his eyes he is telling you in his own way.
posted by Rhonda Evans on 1/19/08 7:06: AM
This video was very moving. My grandson is almost two and doctors are not committing to the fact that we believe he has Autism. He doesn't speak at all and has all the symptoms of Autism. Your son is adorable. Warm wishes and God's speed as you enjoy his life!
posted by Barbara on 1/18/08 5:39: PM
You are blessed to have such a beautiful son. He may not speak right now, but don't ever give up. I have a friend who had a non-verbal child and at age 8 she heard him say mommy for the first time! Keep blessing Anakin and some day he WILL bless you with a voice saying I love you, but his eyes are his voice right now and you can surely tell he loves you!!!
posted by Karen on 1/24/08 5:35: PM