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Beautiful video!!! I cried all 3 three times that I watched it. You see Ethan looks like my son Steven who is now 10 and has PDD (mild autism) & ADHD. I also have a 5 year old with ADHD and a 2 year old with autism. I have hope for you. We were thinking of getting a personal aide 5 years ago for Kindergarten but things changed when we met a fabulous doctor in Pgh, PA Dr. Scott Faber. Steven takes supplements, vitamins, follows special diets, gets therapy and takes detoxifying clay baths. He is now in a regular classroom getting A's and B's and will be living a pretty normal life. I didn't think that was possible 5 years ago. Keep educating others, reading, researching, hoping and praying. GOOD LUCK!!! I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR VIDEO THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR PERMISSION TO USE IT A SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS. I AM A TEACHER MYSELF IN PGH, PA. PLEASE EMAIL ME.
posted by Marian Ayres on 2/01/08 9:12: PM

My heart goes out to you and all parents who struggle with Autism. Life is hard enough even for kids without such problems. Just keep pouring out your love and do the best you can to give them experiences they can master, and let their idiosyncracies be part of this great colorful quilt called life. You do the best you can, and leave the rest to God. Blessings Always.
posted by Deanne D on 2/01/08 7:52: PM

My prayers are with you and Ethan. Miracles happen. I pray Ethan and so many other children recieve their miracles. Blessings
posted by susan on 2/01/08 7:45: PM

Are we all getting the wait and see, children develop at their own pace talk? My Grandson was not diagnosed untill he was 3 1/2 and only then because we requested his Dr send him for testing. After we recieved the news his Dr ask us to educate him on what we had learned! This was a Pediatrician who was the best in our area. We all need to be better educated about Autism. We need to find out whats going on with our children. I also want to say my grandbaby brings me more joy than anything elce ever has in my life. He is my world and I love him with all my heart!
posted by Martha on 2/01/08 7:35: PM

Your son sounds a lot like mine. My son is in mainstream school system, but struggles every day socially. Curious what Insurance company you have? The more complaints pushed their way might help as well? God Bless and let's find a cure. Pam
posted by Pam on 2/01/08 7:35: PM

Blessings to each child and their families. Thanks for sharing.
posted by rose on 2/01/08 6:19: PM

Thanks
posted by Heather on 2/01/08 4:11: PM

PLEASE, please, please....go to this link and try it on your son. This has shown to help kids with Autism. www.discoverlimu.com/followyourdream People need to start being more proactive and stop being ignorant about these issues! Please...you owe it to your son to try this out!! I can get phone numbers of people that this has helped. We can't let this continue to escalate.
posted by Derinda on 2/01/08 3:27: PM

It is beyond me why the government can not see that the more time they spend talking about and debating the vital needs of those effected with ASD the more children will be "lost" in their own world. The sooner they act verses debate the better it will be for the children, families and those of us waiting to help those children. My prayers go to all the families and children who are dealing with ASD.
posted by Melissa Tomlin on 2/01/08 10:02: AM

Bless you all. Thank you so much for sharing your story. As a parent of a child who has Autism, I am moved beyond mere words. We all must advocate for our children because our children will one day lead the world. May God bless each person who responds with a loving heart and donates much needed financial support to fund research. Together, we can make a difference. May God bless you Ethan and your loving family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
posted by Misty on 2/01/08 7:34: AM

I AM GRANDMA #2 TO ETHAN AND ANTONIO AND LOVE THE WHOLE FAMILY. THEY ARE GREAT PEOPLE AND LOVING AND ETHAN HAS HAD LOTS OF LOVE.IT IS TRAGIC THAT ANY CHILD WITH AUTISM OR ANY OTHER SPECIFIC NEEDS HAS TO WAIT FOR HELP IN THIS DAY AND AGE!THESE CHILDREN ARE SMART AND HAVE LOTS OF LOVE TO GO AROUND.IT IS GOING TO BE OKAY ETHAN,SOMHOW YOU WILL GET SOME GUIDANCE AND HELP,BUT UNTIL THEN WE ALL WILL LOVE YOU ADN YOUR FAMILY FOREVER. HIS MOM HAS BEEN THROUGH ALOT AND THIS HAS BEEN HARD FOR HER TO ACCEPT. SHE HAS AND NOW SHE IS LOOKING TO HELP HIM. WE ALL WILL DO OUR BEST TO HELP HER AND HER FAMILY IN THIS FIGHT FOR AUTISM.LOVE GRANDMA #2
posted by LINDA MURZI on 2/01/08 7:14: AM

" I feel very sad for any child with Autism."
posted by Catherine From on 2/01/08 7:10: AM

Thanks for sharing. Our son, Joshua "JoJo" was also diagnosed on the spectrum at just over 3 years old. We were fortunate to get him into speech therapy and special-ed preschool by the time he was 3-1/2 and even more fortunate in that our insurance partly covers the cost of his ABA therapy. Let's keep fighting until there are truly no children left behind!
posted by Dwight on 1/31/08 8:33: PM

I have no children - but was extremely touched by the video and beautiful child - a donation is a given - prayers a must - and a fight for law change everyones responsibilty - Bless You Nathan!
posted by Dave on 1/31/08 5:50: PM

thank you for sharing your story! my justin is 9 and we were told to wait and see too--if i could turn back time. keep fighting and being strong--you are his voice---we fought our insurance company tooth and nail to get things covered--we fought the schools to pay for him to attend a private school--and found agencies to help assist with his therapies in the home. let's hope to find a cure soon and read about this in the books one day....come meet our "justin"--lauren
posted by lauren on 1/31/08 5:20: PM

Ethan is my godson and he is one of the best things that ever happened in my life. I thank god for bringing him into our lives he brightens up any room with his smile and spunky dancing! He is such a special child and I LOVE him so much!
posted by Tami Murzi on 1/31/08 4:57: PM

Beautiful. Let's pray for change. Thanks for sharing your story.
posted by Connie on 1/31/08 4:10: PM

Loved the video. It hits right on the spot with autism. I have autism. I was 3 when my parents found out. I'm now 51.
posted by Betty Vitela on 1/31/08 2:37: PM

THANKS
posted by FRANK FERGUS on 1/31/08 2:11: PM

I love the videos clips. I also have a 4 year old that just got his future shot down with autism in June of '07. He is also on the waiting list. Let's get the law pasted to get things moving. Kathy
posted by Kathy and A.J. on 1/31/08 1:36: PM