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I just want to say thank you to everyone for all your touching comments. Sometimes we, as parents, feel like such an insignificant speck in dealing with this battle, but seeing how many took the time to view this & receiving such nice comments really helps us not feel so alone. I also wanted to thank my oldest daughter, Jessica. She took most of the photos that I used in this video. I'm so amazed with her talent & she is such an enormous help to us as one of Jamin's caregivers when we need a break. Thank you again to everyone.
posted by Rhonda on 4/20/08 12:26: PM

Thanks so much for sharing your story!!! Your family are truly an inspiration to all!!!! You are an amazing family and think of all the educating you are doing for the world of autism. Keep on educating the world!!!
posted by Lori Cantrell(Charlson) on 4/20/08 7:03: AM

That was so beautiful. My Daughter age 4 also has H.F. Autism, mod-severe. When given her diagnosis, it was earth shattering, yet also such a releaf. I now had a direction to go in. We have made so much progress with our little Taylor, She had gone from a little closed up rose bud, to a beautifull blooming rose. Everyday she amazes me and the progress she makes, I love hearing story's such as your's where the parents dont give up, because so many do. Thank You for making this video, and sharing your story, everybody needs to be better informed about autism, because you never know who it will effect next. I never dreamed it would be me.
posted by Rachel on 4/19/08 9:41: PM

Rhonda, What a great tribute to Jamin. Thank you for sharing his story with the world. Think of all the people you have helped with your story, you are an amazing person and and amazing mommy! Keep advocating, we call all make a difference, no matter how big or how small. All my best~~
posted by Trista Blouin on 4/18/08 1:47: PM

Lori told us about Jamin and this site. Wow, that was really nice. He is such a cute boy and the little bit we see of his personality from the pictures he is truly wonderful. I love the "for now" that speaks volumes for the marvelous times ahead!
posted by Chris and Michelle on 4/16/08 6:05: PM

You are an amazing family. He is a beautiful and inspiring little boy. I loved your video and your pictures are beautiful. GOD BLESS YOU
posted by Jennifer on 4/14/08 4:58: PM

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and your son's story...for now! We are expecting the same diagnosis after being misdiagnosed for years with ADHD and Bipolar disorder. While it was a devestating blow to hear, he is still my son and so capable of many things to come. At least now I can understand better why he can play for hours with trains or action figures but can't sit still for 5 minutes in school. Hang in there - your story is an inspiration to others.
posted by Becca on 4/12/08 7:42: PM

We are successfully overcoming these obstacles at our home, as well. My son is turning 6 years old this weekend, and I can't believe how far we've come. I am so proud. Thank you for your story.
posted by Allison on 4/10/08 11:42: AM

hi
posted by lynsey on 4/09/08 5:42: AM

The song on this video fits perfect. We are amongst a world of trains and mine wants to be an engineer when he grows up. My son is 12 and with high functioning autism. He is unable to attend school and he is homestudied. The last time he was at school they put him in the back of a police car and threatned to take him to ward "b" because of the lack of training and the awareness of autism at the school. And it is very sad the pitfalls they must endure because society is still no equipped to handle these children. Yermo, California
posted by Hollysnails on 4/08/08 9:30: AM

This was beutiful. As i sit here tonight i listen to a tantrum brought on by nothing. Thank you for reminding me I am not alone.
posted by Elizabeth Travis on 4/07/08 9:49: PM

What a cutie!!! Thank you for making this video. I was the first to view it! My 3 year old is fascinated with water too. He also loves light switches. There is hope. I have a 10 year old with PDD and ADHD inattentive. We didn't think he'd be mainstreamed and we thought he'd need a personal aide. I cried a lot because I wondered who would take care of him when I pass on. Six years later, he is 95% recovered. Steven is in 4th grade. An A/B student with no personal aide. He is mainstreamed 90% of the time and only leaves the class for speech therapy and to work with an instructional support teacher sometimes. We do supplements and no longer have to do the special diets. He reversed his tolerances for milk and mostly for wheat. We still watch wheat before we take big test. He's going to be ok. Now I have to do it all over again with Luke, 3. I also have a 5 year old in Kdg who is ADHD mixed type. There are lots of parents like us who communicate and educate the world. Together with great doctors we refuse to ever give up and that is why our kids have hope and will have a brighter future. I loved how you ended the video with him leaving home to go out into the real world. I pray that all autistic children will be able to do that someday. Good Luck and God Bless you!
posted by Marian Ayres on 4/07/08 6:11: PM