The coolest kid and family I have ever met. The world has yet to permeate the depth of just how intellegent and fantastic she truely is; no test could ever measure it!
Im the brother of the guy who made this video, Sophia is 10 now and as beatiful as ever, and our family wishes to thank those of you that came out to support the event for autism. Its a constant fight i watch him go threw on a daily basis but he doesnt give up and neither should any of you, your kids need you like we need them, just be the parent you set out to be and the love never stops coming, thanks again...
stop fighting ladies! u think this i9s her dad singing....and if you go to the 5 for fight site and watch those money goes to autism charities,,,,i have an aspie boy and a lower functioning boy,,,2 totally differnt situations!
We love these kids more than we ever knew possible. They are innocent and we would give everything for them. We never knew we could feel this way. We look at them and they each have a unique beauty and it melts your heart. It is hard not to think about the future they could have had, the dreams that will never be...I'd give my life for my son, I'd give my life for him to have a future with limitless opportunities. What did he do to deserve this? No child should have this. Find the cause!
I am the PROUD mom of a 10 year old boy diagnosed with autism at 2.5. He remains now and always has been the pride of my life....as the parent of a child with autism you learn to love and appreciate every little thing they do. I love him unconditionally every day of my life and NEVER question wht I don't have. I have him and THAT is all that counts in my life! He is my everything!
I was blessed to coach my grand daughter into this world, to cut her cord, from the moment she was born, I knew she was special. My heart breaks, as I watch her grow older...and fall father behind. Thank you for sharing this awesome video...My grand daughter has high functioning autism pdd nos. I will do everthing I can to help my sweet angel...Thank you!!
Just want to say thanks for posting your daughter's beautiful story. Our son Connor is 3 and is autistic. We've cried the same tears and dreamed the same dreams. Despite all the disappointment, we find something everyday to give us the hope and strength to go on. Good luck to your beautiful family.
I am a perfectly normal parent, no need to get personal. I am commenting on song lyrics.My son is autistic-in answer to your Q "what stage is he at"I think society is the problem and non acceptance not autism.
i celebrate my sons uniqueness, not his autism.Maybe i have mis understood his point, but maybe u have also mis-understood mine. Everyone has an opinion. It's such a sad song, and quite un hopeful,autism doesn't have to be portrayed in such a sad way,but it is his song and his expression.
i am a perfectly normal parent and i am fully aware of autism and it's issues. I was merely having an opinion on song lyrics, and i am not " celebrating" my sons autism, i celebrate his unique qualities- society is the problem not autism, and if society were to accept autism, things would be so much easier. My son is autistic, in answer to " which stage he is at".
Such a beautiful song for such a beautiful little girl. My son is two and a half and was diagnosed last July. He was happy, healthy and met all his milestones. At 18 months he lost his speech, would only line up shoes all day and spin and drool and bang his head. I have him in a lot of therapy right now. Today I took him to the park and all he wanted to do was lay on the ground and stare at a metal grate and try to lick it. No swings or slide. If I could just hear "mama" again.
first of all, i can only try to imagine how terribly heartbreaking it must be, when this happens to have someone you love so much. I'm pretty much your average teenager, and im very good at hiding emotions and acting like nothing gets to me. but this song made me cry like a baby...
I also have a little boy with Autism. After fighting Insurance companies, school districts, family members I've finally paying all his bills myself and going broke! God is on my side and I'm involved with all his therapies. He has just started to read and write and has a friend. There is hope never give up the fight. Every child with Autism deserves the world.EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR LIFE SAVINGS OR REFINACE YOUR HOME YOUR CHIlDIS WORTH IT!!OUR CHILDREN ARE PRICELESS!!!!
My daughter is 2 years old, she was diagnosed this past year with autism. We are hoping, wishing, praying for a cure. We wish for a future of independence for her, we fight daily to make this a reality. Bless you and your child.
A beautiful song for a beautiful girl. I, like you, celebrate my son. I do not celebrate autism. Chronic yeast, rashes, fevers, allergies, intestinal problems-nothing to celebrate. We love our children. I will never accept the autism that stole my child. He did not start his life this way. My son is a gift from God. Autism is not. We are allowed to see it that way as long as we love our children.
To find out your child has autism is a sad and heartbreaking moment in the life of a parent. If you didn't feel this way when you found out about your son then you are definitely not part of the majority. Try to remember that it is a disorder that has a wide range of symptoms. Understand that other parents might have trouble dealing with their particular disorders because they may be more severe. Autism is not something to be "celebrated", it is a debilitating disorder that needs to be cured.
get over myself? just incase it escaped your notice, i was making a general comment about videos and my son, hardly commenting on myself was i , u complete amoeba. I am perfectly entightled ( as a mother of an autistic child) to feel that it is being misrepresented- and this song with the lyric " for the first few months:you made everything ok" i feel is absurd- is that ok with you......are u quite sure ? well thankyou, you are too kind!.
i am infuriated- why do ppl insist on attaching sad songs to autism......my son is 6 he is AUTISTIC i am proud to say- i celebrate that part of him - if my son didnt have autism - my son is wonderful and autism makes him extra special- i understand it is hard ( i live with it everyday) but how would u feel if someone attached sadness to WHO YOU WERE...im sorry but it has infuriated me greatly - a song saying " let her get better"<--- shes brilliant as she is thank you very much- as is my son
I think you are missing his point, he's not ashamed of his daughter at all. Any normal parent would be grieved that his or her child had a disorder that would impair their ability to communicate and function well in society.
and besides, "let her get better" doesn't = "take away her brilliant."
some ppl not all ppl dont understand how bad autism is they say they r stupid but they r not i dont have it but i am in special ed. so i know how they feel to be kalled that i even know some ppl who have it
your daughter is blessed. my sister is severely hearing impaired. She has a job, an artist, wife and mother. theres nothing sad about it. she is very spiritual too. when you lose one sense you gain other senses. love and light to you.
The coolest kid and family I have ever met. The world has yet to permeate the depth of just how intellegent and fantastic she truely is; no test could ever measure it!
mrsclarkmays 4 months ago
Im the brother of the guy who made this video, Sophia is 10 now and as beatiful as ever, and our family wishes to thank those of you that came out to support the event for autism. Its a constant fight i watch him go threw on a daily basis but he doesnt give up and neither should any of you, your kids need you like we need them, just be the parent you set out to be and the love never stops coming, thanks again...
strongarmdeliveries 2 years ago
Who sings this? It isn't John Ondrasik, is it? 'Cause if it is, then he's singing *really* low....
CoollrThnU 3 years ago
stop fighting ladies! u think this i9s her dad singing....and if you go to the 5 for fight site and watch those money goes to autism charities,,,,i have an aspie boy and a lower functioning boy,,,2 totally differnt situations!
angelshark64 3 years ago
We love these kids more than we ever knew possible. They are innocent and we would give everything for them. We never knew we could feel this way. We look at them and they each have a unique beauty and it melts your heart. It is hard not to think about the future they could have had, the dreams that will never be...I'd give my life for my son, I'd give my life for him to have a future with limitless opportunities. What did he do to deserve this? No child should have this. Find the cause!
jsentoch 3 years ago
I am the PROUD mom of a 10 year old boy diagnosed with autism at 2.5. He remains now and always has been the pride of my life....as the parent of a child with autism you learn to love and appreciate every little thing they do. I love him unconditionally every day of my life and NEVER question wht I don't have. I have him and THAT is all that counts in my life! He is my everything!
kandicormican 3 years ago
funny!
fakadan 3 years ago
IS this really John Ondrasik? This is the deepest ive ever heard him sing.
MarkSchultzrules 3 years ago
no its not its mike stong from new baltimore michigan singing about his daughter, along with his cousin rick stong of the band "The Dream"
strongarmdeliveries 2 years ago
I was blessed to coach my grand daughter into this world, to cut her cord, from the moment she was born, I knew she was special. My heart breaks, as I watch her grow older...and fall father behind. Thank you for sharing this awesome video...My grand daughter has high functioning autism pdd nos. I will do everthing I can to help my sweet angel...Thank you!!
yankeegurl62 3 years ago
Just want to say thanks for posting your daughter's beautiful story. Our son Connor is 3 and is autistic. We've cried the same tears and dreamed the same dreams. Despite all the disappointment, we find something everyday to give us the hope and strength to go on. Good luck to your beautiful family.
markkremser 3 years ago
I am a perfectly normal parent, no need to get personal. I am commenting on song lyrics.My son is autistic-in answer to your Q "what stage is he at"I think society is the problem and non acceptance not autism.
i celebrate my sons uniqueness, not his autism.Maybe i have mis understood his point, but maybe u have also mis-understood mine. Everyone has an opinion. It's such a sad song, and quite un hopeful,autism doesn't have to be portrayed in such a sad way,but it is his song and his expression.
autismspeaksforRiley 3 years ago
i fuly agree with you these children are beautifull and socety dosent accept them as "normal". what is "normal" any way
tinkabella211 3 years ago
i am a perfectly normal parent and i am fully aware of autism and it's issues. I was merely having an opinion on song lyrics, and i am not " celebrating" my sons autism, i celebrate his unique qualities- society is the problem not autism, and if society were to accept autism, things would be so much easier. My son is autistic, in answer to " which stage he is at".
autismspeaksforRiley 3 years ago
Such a beautiful song for such a beautiful little girl. My son is two and a half and was diagnosed last July. He was happy, healthy and met all his milestones. At 18 months he lost his speech, would only line up shoes all day and spin and drool and bang his head. I have him in a lot of therapy right now. Today I took him to the park and all he wanted to do was lay on the ground and stare at a metal grate and try to lick it. No swings or slide. If I could just hear "mama" again.
dannysmama 3 years ago
first of all, i can only try to imagine how terribly heartbreaking it must be, when this happens to have someone you love so much. I'm pretty much your average teenager, and im very good at hiding emotions and acting like nothing gets to me. but this song made me cry like a baby...
norriswippen 3 years ago
I also have a little boy with Autism. After fighting Insurance companies, school districts, family members I've finally paying all his bills myself and going broke! God is on my side and I'm involved with all his therapies. He has just started to read and write and has a friend. There is hope never give up the fight. Every child with Autism deserves the world.EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR LIFE SAVINGS OR REFINACE YOUR HOME YOUR CHIlDIS WORTH IT!!OUR CHILDREN ARE PRICELESS!!!!
Nakedance 4 years ago 2
My daughter is 2 years old, she was diagnosed this past year with autism. We are hoping, wishing, praying for a cure. We wish for a future of independence for her, we fight daily to make this a reality. Bless you and your child.
samsydneysmama 4 years ago
A beautiful song for a beautiful girl. I, like you, celebrate my son. I do not celebrate autism. Chronic yeast, rashes, fevers, allergies, intestinal problems-nothing to celebrate. We love our children. I will never accept the autism that stole my child. He did not start his life this way. My son is a gift from God. Autism is not. We are allowed to see it that way as long as we love our children.
ProjectHelpHealChase 4 years ago
What a Heartfelt song about this girl and amazing lyrics the trouble is the government i think doesn't want to help but great song well done
luke555auusa 4 years ago
To find out your child has autism is a sad and heartbreaking moment in the life of a parent. If you didn't feel this way when you found out about your son then you are definitely not part of the majority. Try to remember that it is a disorder that has a wide range of symptoms. Understand that other parents might have trouble dealing with their particular disorders because they may be more severe. Autism is not something to be "celebrated", it is a debilitating disorder that needs to be cured.
jsentoch 4 years ago
what stage of autism has your son got?
cAlZ3r19 4 years ago
get over myself? just incase it escaped your notice, i was making a general comment about videos and my son, hardly commenting on myself was i , u complete amoeba. I am perfectly entightled ( as a mother of an autistic child) to feel that it is being misrepresented- and this song with the lyric " for the first few months:you made everything ok" i feel is absurd- is that ok with you......are u quite sure ? well thankyou, you are too kind!.
autismspeaksforRiley 4 years ago
i am infuriated- why do ppl insist on attaching sad songs to autism......my son is 6 he is AUTISTIC i am proud to say- i celebrate that part of him - if my son didnt have autism - my son is wonderful and autism makes him extra special- i understand it is hard ( i live with it everyday) but how would u feel if someone attached sadness to WHO YOU WERE...im sorry but it has infuriated me greatly - a song saying " let her get better"<--- shes brilliant as she is thank you very much- as is my son
autismspeaksforRiley 4 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
asr-get-over-yourself.
antibaptist 4 years ago
I think you are missing his point, he's not ashamed of his daughter at all. Any normal parent would be grieved that his or her child had a disorder that would impair their ability to communicate and function well in society.
and besides, "let her get better" doesn't = "take away her brilliant."
I think you misunderstand him.
forlife01 3 years ago
ok im sorry but i have to say something
autismspeaksforRiley 4 years ago
some ppl not all ppl dont understand how bad autism is they say they r stupid but they r not i dont have it but i am in special ed. so i know how they feel to be kalled that i even know some ppl who have it
psogirl321 4 years ago
So So Beautiful ... !
Thank You very much
patineuse67 4 years ago
beautiful little girl. she's perfect! blessings.
gahana108 4 years ago
i FEEL YA man .. my daughter is .. hearing impaired ..
which is on the order of tragic to me .. but ..
i keep hope that "ONE DAY" she'll hear my music ..
keep HOPE alive .. your friend Jeff
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capo420420 4 years ago
your daughter is blessed. my sister is severely hearing impaired. She has a job, an artist, wife and mother. theres nothing sad about it. she is very spiritual too. when you lose one sense you gain other senses. love and light to you.
gahana108 4 years ago
this is music video art that really touches the heart !
it is impossible not to feel the pure love that inspired this posting ! thanks.
SonOfseabass 4 years ago
Thank you for your kind comment...
straightshooter 4 years ago
As a special education teacher, I cry for your pain but I know your joy! What a beautiful little girl and a wonderful song in her honor.
jumper7151 4 years ago