AJ's Special Story
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Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Ian Olson
Credits: Mark Schultz - He's My Son
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Posted: 3/25/08 5:16 PM
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autism
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Hey Ian and Anna, I just watched this video, it is so beautiful! How I miss you guys so much, i just cried when i wathched cuz i miss that face! Give your beautiful kids a hug for me! Love you lots and miss you so much!
posted by Jill Cook on 4/08/08 11:04: AM
Ian & Anna, What a beautiful child. Your Aunt Sandy sent us your video via email. It was so touching. We'll be sending it to all our friends and family. Know that we have lifted your family up in prayer, and will pray for a cure. God will take care of you.
posted by Cathy & Joel Baird on 4/06/08 2:51: PM
Strength to you. I'm so pleased you found Dr. Stobbe as your guide through this forest. He is a true doctor in the finest sense of the word. We can all learn from his compassion and dedication.
posted by paul suzman on 4/03/08 12:56: PM
Thank you for sharing your story. My son with autism is now 15. I have been where you are. There are so many more resources now, and we are getting closer to the "answer" with each passing day. For parents just starting on this journey, there is talkaboutcuringautism.org. This organization is dedicated to closing the gap between autism diagnosis and treatment, and getting kids on the road to recovery. I wish TACA had been around when my son was diagnosed. Autism is treatable. Hang in there.
posted by Ricci King on 4/03/08 11:02: AM
This was such a surprise to me, and it took me all night to even get to the web site. I am so impressed by AJ and by you and by what you are doing. You wanted him so so so bad when you were hoping for a baby, I can't think of what a lucky being he is. Of all the families on the planet, the one he got is yours. My God, that was a miracle. He is beautiful and intense in the pictures, and so are you. Please let me know how I can help. Going to the Autism Speaks web site now. Love from Chapel Hill,
Andrea
posted by Andrea Schwartz on 4/01/08 8:58: AM
I just watched your video of AJ. It is just beautiful. We all miss you guys at daycare. I pray for AJ and your family's strength. I can only imagine what a rollercoaster ride it has been~and will continue to be. God Bless You Guys. Give a big hug to AJ & Marlo for me.
-Ms.Rachel (KinderCare teacher)
posted by Rachel Skittrall on 3/30/08 3:47: PM
Hi Anna & Ian! I am so happy to see this video! You are such great parents, always trying to help in anyway you can. A.J. and Marlo and Malachi are the cutest in the world. This makes me want to make a video about Malachi too. I miss your kids. Lots of love!!! -
posted by Michele (A.J.'s former daycare Teacher) on 3/29/08 2:56: PM
Keep praying my son for your son! He is able to do more than we can ever ask or think. He knows your pain and every fiber of AJ's being. AJ sees your HOPE! Blessings my brother and sister!
posted by Big Daddy on 3/28/08 9:37: PM
Im balling my eyes out! What a beautiful song and video, may God bless your family.
posted by Becca Copeland on 3/28/08 2:52: PM
That was a beautiful tribute to AJ. AJ is adorable and the love that you as parents have given him shows through the smile on his face. Marlo is so precious too and you've been blessed with 2 beautiful children. Thank you for sharing AJ's story with everyone.
posted by Sue and Mickey on 3/28/08 8:28: AM
What wonderful, caring and loving parents you are. AJ's face shows that in all the pictures. I wish you the best in your drive for answers and cures.
posted by Tanya on 3/27/08 7:04: AM
Kathy: On the potty training, what I hear is persistence, love and patience :-) We did get a specialist help us crash potty train him. Mostly trip training. There is alot of help in blogs on the internet and on sites. I hate to say we spent a lot of random money on trendy stuff that we didn't even use. :-( Ah well :-) Love and patience ;-) All my best! AJ's Mom
posted by AJ's Mom on 3/26/08 10:42: PM
Great video!! My sons name is also A.J. for Alexander James so I love the name too. He to was diagnoised in sept.07. He was put on a years waiting list for any kind of help maybe even more. What happened to getting help early on??
Any help on potty training? I need some too!!
posted by Kathy and A.J on 3/26/08 6:59: PM
Bein' sent to my entire contact list! Great work guys! I love you so much!
posted by Borg on 3/26/08 11:06: AM
What a beautiful video. I also have a son, who is now 7 diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. with the grace of god and intensive therapy and early intervention at the age of two in 5 day 6hr special ed school he has learned to regulate his world. He will always have challenges but that's okay. God bless you and your family and continue to be strong and advocate for your rights and your sons.
posted by Luana Hernandez on 3/26/08 8:16: AM
Carry that torch as high as you can for your son. It is utterly amazing how we as parents push ahead even though we cannot see the end of our journey. We go forward without hesitation because he is our son or daughter and one can only really understand if they are a parent themselves. Know you are not alone in this journey with your son. That smile on your son's face is much like the smile on my son's face. That alone warms my heart and gives me strength to go on. Remember don't be afraid to ask for help. Everybody needs help from time to time!
God bless your son and family!
posted by Tim on 3/26/08 6:33: AM
You have a beautiful son. God Bless your family and hopefully someday we'll find the answer...
posted by Dacid on 3/26/08 2:38: AM
I just watched your video and I have to say it was like reading our story almost to a t Our boys look a lot a like and were born in the same year and were diagnoised around the same time. I wish you the best in your journey.
posted by Jodi Salcido on 3/25/08 5:25: PM
Your son is beautiful! He looks very happy and loved. I know as a parent that it is difficult enough to raise a child. You have the strength and determination to find your son help and my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
posted by Cary on 4/15/08 6:27: PM