Autism Awareness

[purplemutantas]

Eye contact is a BAD idea. Our brains are not wired for eye contact. Eye contact can cause anxiety and in some people can cause head aches. We CAN be listening and paying attention to you without looking you in the eyes. In fact, we might be able to listen BETTER if we aren't looking you in the eyes.

I think you can use a bit more autism awareness. You can learn quite a bit about autism if you just bother to ask us and listen. But what do I know, I am just a person with autism.

[hilltop477]

Thanks for your comment. I know, you know every case is different, this is what Max has taught us. I agree we can all learn more, and the importance of asking questions. I hope you had a chance to appreciate how happy Max is, and enjoyed the video.

Max's mom.

[sarahnmd]

Thanks max, your video gave me hope, my son has autism and it scares me and makes me sad, but seeing how happy you are and how happy my jacob is makes me know that even the most toughest days are worth it at the end of the day !

[hilltop477]

Sara,

Jacob like max will teach you not to waste time being scared. They will be fine, if we start with ourselves accepting them for who they are. Then doing everything we can to make sure they get understood not changed.

The older they get, the less tough days. l promise.

Max's mom

[charlenewestman]

Allison- Thanks for sharing- I'd love to be at Max's house on Halloween! Cool costumes!

[foussc]

Max, You are an awesome little man that is lucky to have such a great and loving family. Have a Happy Birthday! You deserve it

[swanslachie]

brilliant i am speechless our children are our blessings very emotional maxi rocks miss you all eve

[sundowngent]

Thank you for making me more aware of this, I more apprecaite what you go through each day. Hang in there buddy, I'm on your team now!!

[bakocuban]

God bless MAX. I haven't met you but I already know that I love you--

[hamiltonwallace]

Hi Max. You must be an amazing person. I can hardly wait to see who you will become. Perhaps some day we'll meet.

[craftyconservative]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[Danacrumb]

what a great video....your son is precious!!!..our son is almost 3 and a half and is in the process of being diagnosed...you can check out his videos if you like...keep up the good work!

[JacquelinePascarl]

Inspiring and brave, beautiful images and family. Max, we are all different from each other, either in packaging or content - it's the possiblities and the experiences that make us all that we are and all that we can be. Love Jacqueline xx

[katiekat5]

love you guys. xxxx can't believe how big my little maxy and chloe are now! beautiful photos too-i especially love the statue of liberty series. xxx Katie

[jennykiely]

It is so wonderful to see you Max and to share in your world, if only for a little while. Thank you for helping us all to see the world a little better through your eyes.

Jenny Kiely

[jennykiely]

What impresses most is the happiness he displays and the loving family.

Carole Pearson

[coopertrooper]

Max, thankyou for sharing all your new experiences. We think of you alot! With love Bron, Andrew, Cooper and pinky. xo