The Many Faces Of Autism

[angelandisaiahsmommy]

I think this is a beautiful video and dont think you're romanticizing autism at all! in fact you have a very healthy perspective expecting your children to do everything everyone else can do with autism cuz God knows they can handle it. Im adopting that approach with my 2 preschool autistic children!

[urbanangel13]

btw you silly woman...did you read my post at all?? i clearly said i adore my son as he is & that i was talking baout MELTDOWNS!!!! NOT a child just staying up late & having a bad night shouting /upset etc. learn to see what is really written rather than reacting to what you think someone has said...if you think a M/D is nothing more than a little shouting...you have obv never experienced one with any of your children. lucky you! that being said i would question your childs diagnosis.

[cemaragan]

@urbanangel13 I've experienced meltdowns as severe as they come. Yes, they suck, yes it makes you want to burst into tears yourself, yes I've come away with black eyes and bruises and bloody lips from dealing with meltdowns. We have seen every therapist there is, gone to tons of psychiatrists and psychologists, have had TSS, behavioral specialists, and even dabbed with Risperdone to try and channel violence and behaviors. But when I watch the news and see that woman kill her autie kids

[cemaragan]

@cemaragan

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because they "aren't normal" I still say that people need to be accepting and not just focus on the negative aspects of autism, which is what this video was about~showing the beautiful children behind this disorder and not just focusing on the hardships. All autie parents know how much it sucks but we sometimes forget to celebrate how special and unique our children are as well. If you can't accept and see the beauty, in my opinion then you can't move forward.

[urbanangel13]

i have never said i feel sorry for myself or my son. he is not in pain nor is he ill. his brain has developed a little differently that is all. different not damaged. i adore my son & acccept his autism as a part of him 100%. Curebies & their ilk like Autism Speaks are scary ignorant ppl but meltdowns?? hitting out/kicking/scratching/headbut­ting/throwing thing etc yeah i can do without THAT so can my son. daily M/Ds are distressing for us both. take your pity & stick it where the sun don't shine

[urbanangel13]

i have a son with autism.i adore & accept him as he is. but i can't abide all this 'special' & 'blessed' nonsense!!!?? i find it clawing & sickeningly sweet!!! can it not be about acceptance & respect??? & learning to appreciate each others differences??? instead of polar extrems of scary curebies & twee happy clappers??!! it can be very hard to look after my son at times a lack of sleep & meltdowns are no joke & certainly no blessing!!! get real & stop sugar coating!!!

[cemaragan]

@urbanangel13 Do you only have one child? Because EVERY child has days where they don't sleep and stay up screaming their little heads off to where you wonder why on earth you became a parent! No child is perfect, no child is without fault or issues. If you can't find the beauty in autism, I'm sorry for you and your son. My autistic children are taught they can do everything the rest of us can do WITH autism because God knows they can handle it. I don't feel sorry for my kids or myself.

[SuperPoopaTroopa]

i was diagnosed june 2009 ... omg the first time i heared it i was confused

[Lien1810]

Why let they only see the children who new it from a very young age. Why not a girl of 16 who just knows she got autism a half year ago. It's not fair. We lived our whole live with autism and we didnt know it.

[cemaragan]

Because these were the parents who submitted photos to me with the information for their children. These are women who I corresponded with. I did not just take random photos of children with autism, I was given these photos, permission from their parents, and the information about the children.

[Spydyee2]

@Lien1810 I was diagnosed when I was 40 years old. I fully understand where you are coming from. However, it gave me the answers of "WHY" I was always different and did not really fit in. I am the Autistic mom of Autistic Kids and I am proud of my kids an accept them just as they are. If there was a pill that would cure autism invented tomorrow I would not take it nor give it to my children. Far too much of who we are personality wise is wrapped up in that label.

[Puzzle2502Jenny]

amazing video,brought a tear to my eye, if only everyone had as much respect and understanding for children and adults with autism.

[beastie125]

Thanks lovely video :)

[birds16ful]

At my school there 5 to 150 children with autism. At Madonna School Serving Special Needs School.

My 14 years old boyfriend Andrew Hoffman.

13 years old Ben Schelcht

12 years old Madison Yetter

10 years old Danny Jakonski

9 years old Parker Booton

[shaamex]

Thank You so much for the video. I love and respect my Autistic teen She is my Heroine.

[angelmommy1982]

I love my ASD grandchildren!! Also, my adopted son has aspergers, life is never dull!!

[marty75x]

beautiful video

people say my little boy his lucky to have me but i am the lucky one to be gifted with such a special little boy

thanx for sharing ............

rachel xx

[Spydyee]

Thank You for such a beautiful video. I am blessed with 5 children diagnosed on the spectrum. My oldest daughter is blessed with 3 children diagnosed on the spectrum. Acceptance is a long hard road for the world to walk but it is going to have to happen. This Proud Autistic Mom Of Autistic Kids Salutes you and each and every beautiful family shown in this video.

[cemaragan]

Thanks :) I am so proud of my two autistic miracles.

[ilovebaritones]

WOW! I work with children with autism. i love this this video,its beutiful!

[wiscsuzski]

Beautiful video! *****

[Danacrumb]

very touching!! our son is in the process of being diagnosed...

[cemaragan]

good luck with the diagnosis. It can drag out. It took us almost 4yrs to get our daughter dx'd but only a month for our son.

[Danacrumb]

o thank you! that is how i am feeling..dragged out and being tossed back and forth...they said lets wait till hes three, and see if he out grows it...well he is almost three and a half.

[drkzahmed]

Very touching, explains to 'normal' human beings how normal are they !

[cemaragan]

Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It always astonishes me how little the world knows about Autism. Its definately time to let go of the stigma these children live with, along with their parents. I'm as proud of my autistic children as I am of my neurotypical children!

[TerachiShinya]

Very good video. Lovely and pretty kids, I hope that everyone knows what is autism and dont ref children who have it. :)

[dinahkcm]

lovely bunch of kids, and families - very nice video is going in to the Posautive Youtube group and its kids subgroup. Thank you!