THE AUTISM SONG: DON'T GIVE UP ON ME

[cyfe13]

Beautiful song. Please listen to song joshuas eyes on Youtube. Both are wonderful songs about autism.

[newfielady07]

My 3 year old Son Just got Dignosed With Autisum...If there is a Song That could ever Explan him,This Would be the one!!! He is My Hero.Everyday is a Struggle to understand and meet his needs,threw Patience & understand im Growing to be a better mom for him.I Will NEVER give up Even though it's hard.I'll Love You forever Mommy's Boy<3:)

[avduo]

@newfielady07

I'm so glad this song has captured what your dear son is going through. Thanks so much for listening and leaving this wonderful comment.

[newfielady07]

@avduo Is It possible you could write the lyrics to this song here for me....I would like to make a video to honor my son..& is there anywere i can download this song? I would love to have this song playing while the pictures are being showed in my video...If you would write the lyrics out for me.I would greatly Appercaite it!! I listen to this song quite often,It helps me get threw the day...Thank You For posting this:)))

[avduo]

@newfielady07

Search Google for the site named "autism song". The song lyrics are posted there. To get a copy of the song itself, you have to contact the Canadian National Autism Foundation. They sell the single on their site to raise money for research.

[emjc5]

this song brings me hope, my brother has autism and is thirteen this year. Things seem to get worse as he gets older but were all hoping and wont give up on him.Things that get us down is we dont know anyone else with a autistic family member and we always feel like were being judged.

[avduo]

@emjc5

This is a song of hope, for sure. And I hope it will help you cope. Never give up. Locate "Carly's Voice", a blog by an autistic girl, and it will give you a reason to never give up even more so than our song.

[LkShed]

I have autism too. I have written a song to show people what it's like in our world. Please take a minute to have a look if you get a chance, it's so hard for people to understand what it's like for us - hopefully my video will help.

this song is truely inspiratational.

[avduo]

@LkShed

Thanks for commenting and sharing your own song with us.

[MsMicha1989]

I've had such a hard time with my autistic son who will be five in a few months...Its been frustrating, but I'm learning and doing my best. This song touched my soul thank you..

[tabitha2644]

This song brings tears to my eyes because my daughter Zoe who is almost 4 and non verbal is on the autistic spectrum , i love her sooo much because she brings me joy every day, i am a better person because of her. She also has the greatest personality always laughing and dancing also very affectionate more than my other daughter who is not autistic who i find more challenging in many ways. My only problem is with negative attitude and comments.

[avduo]

@tabitha2644

Thanks for commenting Tabitha. It's so nice to hear something so positive and heartfelt about autism and your special relationship with Zoe. Yes, it's incredibly difficult to find joy in distressing situations but it's wonderful that you do. Enjoy both your children. Children teach us how to love like no-one else can.

[Heavenclan]

I never knew there was a song for autism. I have autism and this is amazing

[avduo]

@Heavenclan

There's actually quite a few songs written about autism. Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[4586805]

:( :(

[bbluhm25]

I loved this song. brought tears to my eyes. Thats really my motto "dont give up". My 4 year old daughter Alaina has been diagnosed with ASD and everyday is a struggle to understand how to meet her needs. Through patience and understanding I am growing to be a better mother for her. Life is hard but I will never give up on my baby.

[avduo]

@bbluhm25

I'm so glad this spoke to you. Thanks for listening and yes, never give up. Our children are our world :))

[angelica97007]

@bbluhm25 You took the words right out of my mouth, as we speak, I'm hearing bawling listening to this song. My son is 6 and non-verbal.

[avduo]

@angelica97007

So glad you can relate though in a way, I wish it weren't so. Thanks for listening and commenting.

[39sukie]

@bbluhm25 Amen! Never give up!! Our children have a purpose here and to teach the world to accept differences, no matter how it comes! I also have a daughter living with ASD.

[mcalley65]

Beautiful song by Victoria Boland, Andrew/Victoria. Victoria has an amazing voice.

[avduo]

@mcalley65

Thanks John.

[CayleighLayZ]

This song was wonderful. I am using it for a presentation at school raising awarness of autism and i will go out in the public to do so too. Thank you for the inspiration.

[avduo]

@CayleighLayZ

That's wonderful. I hope everyone loves and enjoys it with you.

[oscarandholly]

what a stunning song - we are currenty campainging in our local area to raise awareness of autism and i have been so inspired to write a song with our wee friend Cory in mind... beautiful! Thank you xxxxx

[avduo]

@oscarandholly

Thanks very much. So glad you liked it. And good luck with your efforts to raise awareness of autism. So necessary!

[ediann]

very touching song. we are touched both by autism and your beautiful song. thank you.

[avduo]

@ediann

Thanks so much. We're glad this song spoke to you :))

[avduo]

@JorkellDIY

What kind of comment is that? Autism isn't a joke. 

[healthmusic]

I have Aspergers, mild autism. I am also a folk musician/singer/songwriter wrote 4 songs in autism awareness; I hope to post on YouTube very soon.

[avduo]

@healthmusic

Wonderful. Let us know when they're available for listening.

[zxzxz234]

As a mother of an autistic son and a childcare provider to only autistic children this song has truly touched my heart. Thank you for providing me with a song to share for others to have a little bit of understanding and compassion for these precious little ones as well as the parents caring for them.

[avduo]

@zxzxz234

And thank you for listening. So glad this song speaks to you.

[avduo]

Thanks for listening Katriddle. We're pleased you were moved.

[KattRiddle]

Well if that doesn't make you cry... Dunno what will.

[NXTdancer]

This song is not on iTunes! Or is it? Does anyone now if it really is?!?! I can't find it!

[avduo]

@NXTdancer

No, it's not on I-Tunes. You can only purchase the original version via THE CANADIAN NATIONAL AUTISM FOUNDATION. Do a search for link since I can't post it here. It's a single, $6, with all proceeds going to CNAF.

[jeffstwiga]

@NXTdancer I ordered it and have never gotten my cd yet so order with caution

[avduo]

@jeffstwiga

I'm sorry you don't yet have your CD. We do not personally sell them. The orders go directly to the Canadian National Autism Society. They are 100% reputable. Your CD is most likely still enroute. They are located in Canada. Mail takes time. I will personally contact the president and chase this up for you.

[jeffstwiga]

Is there anywhere to buy a copy of this song? I have a friend who runs an autism resource/outreach center Her son (21) has autism and my daughter (10) has autism and I know many of the parents that use the center would love the song and would want copies for themselves. Where can we get copies? What is the singer/writers name?

[healthmusic]

I am a musician/singer/songwriter; I have AS, I wrote 4 songs in the autism awareness theme.

[evronmusic]

love it

[avduo]

@evronmusic

THANKS!

[erikguerra1999]

this fantastic girl is she singing for autism? she's so natural and so calme.....

[avduo]

@erikguerra1999

Yes, she's singing for autism. But she herself is not autistic. She wrote this song with her mother FOR autism. Thanks for watching.

[lovedance9708]

i love this :) my little sister has autism and after i watched this all i wanted to do is give her a big hug <3

[avduo]

@lovedance9708

Thanks so much. We're delighted the song spoke to you this way.

[lovedance9708]

i love this :) my little sister has autism and this is exactly what we all need to hear

[iistheawesome]

this is beautiful

my little brother has autism and beneath all the behaviour he is the most beautiful boy in the world.

I must write a song as well

[avduo]

@iistheawesome

Do it! Write! Thanks for listening.

[Natasha2oo9]

this is really beautiful (: to be honest it made me cry and your voice is amazing. my little brother autistic and hes my world!! im trying to write him a song but im not very good :( all i got is a poem.

[Natasha2oo9]

this is really beautiful (:

my little brothers got autism and he is my everything! to be honest you made me cry when i heard this. your voice is amazing by the way!! :)

[avduo]

@Natasha2oo9

Thanks Natasha. It's wonderful that this song speaks what you feel.

[lillylovepink4]

My cousin has autisum!!And we ain't gonna give up on her!

[avduo]

@lillylovepink4

Good for you! Stay strong.

[renaissanceknight]

Great vid.

[avduo]

@renaissanceknight

Thanks for watching.

[aratakke]

Oh! beautiful!

[avduo]

@aratakke

Thank you :))

[kmom100]

Beautiful..thank you! This really helps when we are having a bad day!

[avduo]

@kmom100

I'm so glad you feel that way. Thanks for listening.

[proff180]

Thanks for this, autism is still so misunderstood, I'm glad that it is beginning to be a lot more identified, there's still a long way to go, as someone once said, it's like a "cultural misunderstanding" that exists between autistic people and the non-autistic, all that is needed to remedy this is for some form of translation to be made so that someone who is non-autistic can correctly interpret what someone with autism means and not think like many still do..."he's strange"..."she's weird" etc.

[avduo]

@proff180

Thanks for commenting. At this point, so much needs to be done and communication is critical.

[gronia]

How beautiful! Took tears to my eyes!

Sonia by AMERITALIAN

[avduo]

@gronia

Thanks so much!

[tada1096]

where can I purchase this song?

[avduo]

@tada1096

This song is available through the Canadian National Autism Foundation. Search CNAF or full name. Thanks.

[avduo]

@katmoneymum

Thanks Katrina. If you visit our associated site, THE AUTISM SONG (do search in Google) you can read up on the background of this song which I co-wrote with my mom after she listened to the founder of the Canadian National Autism Foundation's story of what it's like to raise an autistic child. Mom was so moved, the song just about wrote itself in her head and we nutted out the lyrics and tune together. We're so glad you like our way of telling your story this

[sabsupertoll]

these lyrics are soooo true. but it's SO HARD not to give up! :'(

[avduo]

@sabsupertoll

Yes, that's true. Those looking after someone with autism are heroes. I don't know how they do it. I couldn't.

[moirfamily04]

So moving... Made me cry. I am a mother of a 7yr old autistic child. THANK YOU.... Beautiful song and voice.

[avduo]

@moirfamily04

Thanks. All the best to you.

[sarahchickkk1234]

Beautiful Song

[avduo]

@sarahchickkk1234

Thanks. Glad you like it.

[avduo]

@sarahchickkk1234

Thanks so much. 

[galleon30000]

Beautiful song Vicky !!!

[avduo]

Thanks so much :))

[avduo]

Thanks for your kind words. I'm delighted that this song meant so much to you. All the best to you and your child.

[tgraveen1]

Wow - this is amazing, I am filled with sadness, happiness and joy- thank you so much for this beautiful song and what a beautiful voice you have. I am a mother of a mother of an autistic child - thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[mayknmusic]

Good job. I wrote a song for my daughter with autism as well. Thanks for helping spread awareness for these kids.

[avduo]

Thanks for listening and commenting. Awareness is needed bigtime.

[MysticDragonX]

It's always nice ta see positive songs and messages out there on autism. And I get annoyed when I see stuff that shows how sad it is and that it's a tragedy.

I have Asperger's Syndrome, which is HFA, but there are things I still can't express, and words get minced when I try. This song expresses and says lots.  Thankies much for sharing it!

[avduo]

Thanks so much for listening and commenting. It means so much to us to know our song means a lot to those for whom it was written.

[avduo]

Thanks Warriormomma806 for your heartfelt comments on our song. It was written for people like you and your song.

[warriormomma806]

Many Thanks to you! As if it wasn't heartbreaking enough that autism takes your child's voice, then, as a parent, I've found in my unrelenting efforts to give my child a voice, that I too feel more unheard than ever before. Through the education system, the government, the medical establishment, the supposed resource programs, even family members...so, i cry when I listen to your music because of the immense relief it is to feel like I am being heard. Thank you!

[warriormomma806]

Thank you immensely from my heart for voicing my life with my son in such an incredibly heartfelt and beautiful song. I cry every time I listen. It keeps me going when i don't know how to go on.