You and Me Against the World

[windstorm1000]

Dear Dallas, this was one of the most powerful & profound posts I've seen on YT. You really touch my heart & so does your son. You are a Warrior Mom, & I'm sure that anyone who watches this is going to be touched in some way--either they'll nod their heads in agreement, or they'll change their hearts & see autistic kids as part of this human race. You see Dallas, I come from a place of understanding--my 48 year old brother is autistic & my mother loved him always--as do his siblings.

[myra961]

to my sister who probably will never see this comment..i'm soo proud of you ! yup i know becoming special ed teacher is hard.. i'm sososo sorry before,when i say bad things about your special students.i never meant it :'(

[messemer27]

You are such a beautiful person and a damn good mother! I have a son with fragile x syndrome. You have inspired me with your beautiful words. Thank you! Keep fighting the good fight! Acceptance for our children!

[Windsweptzariel]

You are Awesome! This is exactly what I need to hear! I have two sons in the spectrum and I know it's hard, but I love them both as they are.

[kissfox5]

You have an incredible grasp on you and your family's reality and express it soooo beautifully in your video post. Although I don't know you and your family, your message is inspiring to me and mine. Although we don't have the autism factor to deal with, we, too can take your message about love and acceptance and quit wasting our time together and heed what you've shared. Best blessings to your family, Randy

[mdrochester]

crying, Mom



[dipindotsgirl]

inspirational..

[MoosicandCritters]

Don't ever 'beat yourself up' sweetheart. It's very clear that everything you have ever done for your son was out of your pure, heartfelt LOVE that you have for him. You are a wonderful mother! I don't even know you, but I know you are a wonderful mother and you are an angel for your precious little boy! And I am bawling my heart out right now. This is a beautiful presentation. I just wish all parents with Autistic children could see this!

[expertrunner101]

this video really moved me and i'd just like to sincerely commend you.

[MrAnjelorion]

Great video, I tried my best to spread autism awareness, I was in a play about autism and at the end the whole audience cried

[jennyewen7]

Thank you so much for creating this video and posting it! I learned so much working with you both all those years ago. It made me a better therapist, a better teacher, and a better person! I continue to use every lesson I learned from you working with the families in my program today, and it is a better program because of the lessons you both taught me. Please write that book!

Jenny

[Dallasyourock]

@jennyewen7 - I think you, Dallas and I all learned a lot from one another! Thanks again for being such a big part of our lives. We love you!

[Dallasyourock]

Just wanted to say that I have just caught up on all the comments and am overwhelmed! Thank you all for taking the time to let me know you appreciated it.

[kahvella]

Thank you. You said everything I've thought, but couldn't express politely. :-)

[jaimenote]

*huggles* Thank you for sharing this message.

[joanlagoy]

Thank you for this video....it really moved me.

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

Woops! It seems my post's appear in reverse order to read the properly please start at my oldest post and work up

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

He’s my friend and despite his rare and precious talents (a great poet, listener etc . . .) society has labelled him a pariah. If I am a true friend with true belief in him (and I am) I must stand up for him.

My job is not to be his mentor but his martyr . . .

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

(Ignore previous double post) . . . it drains his confidence and motivation. He need’s to be shown he’s valued by being stood up for.

In future when people ignore/ him or talk dismissively about him behind his back I will not take the easy passive route I will argue his case and challenge peoples perceptions of him.

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

I realize now the mistakes my mom made with me are the same I make with Steven. He doesn’t need to be fixed because he’s not broken. He just needs time and he’ll do what he need’s to do.

My role is not to teach and preach to him, he’s gotten that from countless people before me and it’s not what is needed. What he need’s is some one to fight against the stigmatism people give him (including myself at times). When people think/ say “he’s not trying”, “he’s a hopeless case/waste of space” . .

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

I realize now the mistakes my mom made with me are the same I make with Steven. He doesn’t need to be fixed because he’s not broken. He just needs time and he’ll do what he need’s to do.

My role is not to teach and preach to him, he’s gotten that from countless people before me and it’s not what is needed. What he need’s is some one to fight against the stigmatism people give him (including myself at times). When people think/ say “he’s not trying”, “he’s a hopeless case/waste of space” . .

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

I think it took my mum a long time to realize that some days I just wasn’t able for it but that I’d try hard when I was. It takes time to truly appreciate someone’s strengths and weaknesses.

In her last days she asked me to forgive her for the times she was hard on me/angry with me rather than trying to understand why or how I struggled.

I felt she needn’t ask me I knew she loved me and had done the best she could.

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

he looks up to me and I guess I act as a role model for him. The result is a close co-dependent relationship.

I push him to work hard but he is not as motivated as me. My pushed me hard and I am grateful because it has toughened me, but if often left our relationship strained and painful she would get impatient when I failed to complete simple tasks (and I guess I’m the same with Steven)

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

I have a friend with a number of problems; he is from a broken home, had a troubled childhood and has also recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has always been a brilliant listener (talking has always been my greatest form of stress relief) and has become even more important to me after loosing my mum. In return I support him with his depression and help and encourage him to move forward in anyway I can think of . . .

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

Thanks to her support I have conquered many challenges (particularly academic) am now doing quite well, I’m in collage in Ireland and have developed and honed my social skills so much that people are always surprised to hear I have Asperger’s (though I sill appear slightly socially aquard).

[MrIlikemyprivacy]

Your video left me both moved and inspired. (I have a lost to say so will post in parts)

I am an aspie, I was very close to my mother, and like the mother in the song she was a worrier woman who fought along side me against the world. I owe her more than words can say. She died last summer after 6 years fighting breast cancer.

[bryan344304]

Well My Litttle Sister Has Down Syndrome. Shes My Whole Life Because , My Mom Hated The Fact That She Was Like That So She NEver Actually Took Care Of Her It Was Me. So MY Baby Is A Big Girl Now(:

I Know How IT Feels Because , So Many People Look At Her Different && I Hate It Because , Its Not Her Fault... I Love HEr W// All My Heart(:

Sooo Your Not Alone.

Love Always && Forever - Elisabet R.

[1wyotech]

sadly....we see our children thru "mothers eyes" we know the greatness they can be but lack the capability or ability....or...something...th­at keeps us from being able to make the world see...what we see....sometimes....just knowing that WE see it....has to be enough and only then...can we raise our children to the next level..........I dearly love my daugter and would give anything to save her the pain she endures........

[shawty123987]

#

1.think of your crush

2.make a heart with your hands

3.then kiss your hands still making a heart

4.then put your heart where your real heart is

5.this will only work if you post this to your favorite love song

the next time you see your crush he will say he loves you with all his heart then ask you out

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[Zimmie63]

...as a grandmother of two autistic children..I am reminded of a saying.." all children have a gift..they just open them at different times...."

[lisa6815]

OOHRAH! A warrior!Made tougher than a U.S. MARINE!You are an amazing Mom!

[riakazumi]

You and your son are so lucky for having each other. Wishing you all the happiness in the world! God bless!

[IrelandCladdagh]

17+17+17+17 love~peace~joy~awe TREASURES that NO OTHER COULD EVER BREAK GROW withINNN each o'us with each sAcred SECOND since that first CHERISHED breath!!!! WOW WARRIOR MOM YOU ARE TO YOUR TREASURED SON!!!! :):):):) all my best from chicago, NEVER BROKEN j>a>e>17 :):):):)

[Nerdhot]

Oh man, this made me think of my mom and my little brother who has Down Syndrome <3 Even though she has me, and I help out with him. No one else seems to really care, or accept him.

[oreochicca23]

and the funny part was she was afraid of clowns

[oreochicca23]

Also alot of people turned their backs on us and made me feel we were alone so it felt like the song was written for us.

[happypattugalan]

you're one of the best mom there is........................ just like my mom is when she was here............. i felt i was broken but she told me, i'm good as new when i was born. even i am one of the autistic people in this world.

[JessicaMallinar]

omg this is soo beautiful! I heard this song from the book Firefly Lane, which is my favorite book, its the most precious and beautiful book ever and this song goes along with it, ever so well!! :)

[eastside46201]

wow! what a mom.! 

[notastiko]

i really blessed after watching your video..GOD LOVES YOU!

[MoosicandCritters]

I can hardly see to type through my tears. Your message is so powerful and so TRUE! Your son is a beautiful, precious boy and he is blessed to have you for his Mom! God bless you!

[mrblack327cid]

you are great! we need more people in today's society just like you. god bless you and your family. you are all great role models. I love you all.

[flatlandr1]

G-D Bless you and your family.

[kittieflower]

Your son is a blessing~~God bless you warrior mom~~God opened your eyes.

[TheFliss45]

WOW...This is how I feel my son is 9 and to get the school to see this is impossible...!!! All I want for him, instead of all the pressures they put on him or ask of me, is for them to see HIM....!!!

I'm in tears you have changed my outlook of my son and I thank you....!!!

Fliss in UK

[jellatin124]

My mom used to sing this song to me, and I sing it to my children. My oldest (4) has autism and I was always trying to "fix" him or find the "answers" to make him "normal". When I found your video I was very shocked and surprised by your story and moved to tears because I began to realize how my son must feel. I picked him up and held, kissed and squeezed him, because he is just fine the way he is!! I SAW HIM, not as someone to fix, but someone who just wanted to be accepted! Thanks!

[mcgkcc]

I agree. There's nothing broken about my son either. I don't want him "fixed". I want to help others to understand his different perspectives....which make sense if you look at things like he often does.

Acceptance is a cool place to be !!!

[jessicasturges]

absolutely beautiful it could not have been said in a better way thank you

[CampAutism]

Dallas... I love this , one from Warrior Mom to another Warrior Mum fighting the same fight in Australia I thankyou from my heart and that of my 3 Autistic kids hearts too

[maricarblanco]

You have a brave and beautiful heart. Stay happy!

[MissNic65]

Greetings from Germany!

Thx for sharing!

The world need moms like you!

Nic

[alexbrookecarrington]

Thank you so much for sharing this song and your thoughts of your child, his condition and your love for him. You made me feel like human again. Thank you once again.

[cr1ticalvoid]

i myself has autism i just stumbled on the jenny mcarthy video and she is completely crazy i have a light form of autism my social skills arent that great but after some social skill trainings im just like everybody else and maybe smart then most people and im lucky

my mom accepted me for who i am. i still have a year of high school to go and im going great going to do mechanical engineering and you can judge my english because im dutch and this is my best english

[temptagetemptage]

I was a chronic asthmatic child way back in the 70's...my mum sang this to me over and over.... today I am the one 'left to carry on'.....and am so much stronger now....... that bond can never be broken.........I love you Mommy! xxxxxxxxxx

[budzmom5569]

My 6 year-old daughter has autism and this video means a lot. When you have a child with a disability, it really does feel like "me and you against the world." Thanks for saying out loud what so many of us feel deep down inside.

[knk0717]

Thanks for posting that video. It's true that children diagnosed with autism don't need to be 'fixed', but I believe that relevant (and effective) treatment will improve their quality of life dramatically. One example - there are websites like rethink autism that provide online ABA lessons and progress tracking for anyone diagnosed with autism. I've seen it work and felt the need to share.

[Dallasyourock]

Wow, thanks to you all for your kind comments! I really appreciate them.

[Southsider75]

Thank You!!!! Thank You!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!! Awesome video. I bet your son's life is so much better because of you.

I am an occupational therapist who has worked with several autistic children. I have come across kids who have talents I would love to have. They have so much to contribute.

I totally agree that there is no reason to make them feel like they are broken - especially since they aren't.

[B123456J]

Coming from the perspective of a studying psychologist, wow, beautiful. Not only do you have a beauty and intelligence for words, but you have an innate sense of the way in which you should approach your unique, blessed, and gifted child...as the unique "individual" that he really is. Like your son, I see a very special and unique gift in you, the beauty of your thoughts and words. I have sent this video link to my psychology class because I believe we need to think more like you!

Bobbi Johnson

[adrishelton]

Bravo! that was a great vid!!!

Im in your team! ^^

ACCEPTANCE is the word ;)

[elkepelka]

I loved this.. Thank you- I've never wanted to "fix" my guys

[zikasilver1]

This is awesome. Personally, I don't think the term "warrior moms" fit for mothers like you. You're more than that, something like "warrior-saint moms".

Thank you for yourself, your son and your family, just for being who you are.

[Yetti0]

She is the real warrior mom. THis is how warrior moms are suppose to be.

[Liser25]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL WORDS!!!! and lovely to see the aord acceptance over n over n over again! GREAT JOB from a different type of warrior mom to another :D

[Yetti0]

As an aspie, I was the child my parents asked for. Autism actually saved my life. They loved me for who I was. and I NEVER disappointed them :) They have passed away. I was diagnosed at 56 2 yrs ago.

[daisychain16]

Just finished reading "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time ". Interesting book if you are interested in Asperger's Syndrome. It's fiction but from what I heard a true account.

[captainsmith1]

Thank God for t his song, and thank God for the moms out there willing to fight for us kids who have had a hard time. We weren't what our moms asked or prayed for, but they accepted us as we were and are. I love this song, because it's a song of absolute, unconditional, and unbreakable love. It should be a theme song fore everyone, not just mothers and children. So much beauty and power here. This weekend is Mother's day, and let's all listen to this and give thanks to God for our Moms.

[jeileenf]

No labels (different, normal). All have a mixed bag of strengths/weaknesses. Each person has unique personality they own. I define myself, not you.

Focus on developing their identity/raising them to be the person they were meant to be. The child decides (not the parents) who they are. Forget about the world. Trying to fight the world wastes energy. Can't control others, only ourselves.

My regressive autistic son is happy- we don't explain him to others. He feels like everyone else.

[jeileenf]

This was an excellent video. Well done. Effective message. There is such opposing viewpoints in the autism movement. It is impossible to convey a clear message to the others.

[Nadine91273]

Good job. You seem like a good mama!!!

[SilverSplashWarrior]

you have a cute little boy and you are a good mother to do that

[666sigma]

I was talking to someone recently about the "diagnosis" and its mixed blessing. Sure, the kid gets the support, but it also comes with a stiff price. For those on the milder end of the spectrum, I think the label more than offsets the support.

Back in the day, we were all just people and we were all different. The kids that were a little different were also viewed as smart. It was okay to be a jock or a nerd. The jocks did well in HS, but the nerds kicked butt in the long run.

[666sigma]

First, I don't see JMcC as the enemy, but I can understand your viewpoint about the negative message it sends. One day, her son will see and read all that she wrote.

But I think her message is not that much different than yours. "Fixing" is the wrong word. "Helping" is the word.

The more that I learn, the more that I realize that these spectrum differences have always been there. There was just no label and wasn't the world a better place?

[aspie101]

I personally can't stand Jenny McCarthy. There is not enough space to type how much I hate her so I made video to show how wrong she is. She is so full of crap. Those "warrior mommies" so-called are really nothing more than a bunch of deranged parents who let their emotions take the better of them.

[tootyfroots]

What a lovely video! My sister was autistic but sadly passed away in 2002. She was 19 and i was 14 at the time.

[hellyeahdad]

I just loved this, my Godson LIVES with Autism. And he's 5 does not talk and is beautiful. His mother will love this. Thanks for submitting

[mtchair4me]

Literary stumbled onto this site. In one word GREAT. Thumbs up on your endeavour it's beautiful. Cannot start to elaborate because there are volumes that could be written. Just want to add that when the souls are joined the journey becomes truly wondrous.

[ChristianJewel76]

Thank you. I am on the autism spectrum. Discrimination and ingorance is a real epidemic in our society threatening persons on the autism spectrum. Without respect and acceptance, even a well-educated person who openly identifies with Autism faces discrimination which can hold them back more than the "autism" which is a part of who the person is. Let's start cherishing autistic persons and embracing neurodiversity as we seek to help our children to be the best them that they can be.

Julie

[Dallasyourock]

Thanks Julie. As my son gets older, I see that respect and acceptance from others is very important to him and for him.

[Kdcobb05]

I don't think she meant that in that way. It's just like any childhood disease, it is tragic and more should be done. I think she is doing an awesome thing by becoming such an advocate for autism. People listen to her and that is something you would want on your side I would think. She meant no harm. Cut her a break.

[jillra65]

Exactly what I have been trying to tell others with loved ones with autsim for so long. Don't sweat the small stuff and enjoy them. Great video!

[Skymaker69]

Just accept what I say as a general point, I am not against you, you do the best you can as most of us. But lets never loose sight I dont believe we made any difference by what we did today Its a business to talk about autism and it distract from the real issues.

[Skymaker69]

I am using a quote from Obama which he wrote on racial issues in his book Dreams from my father. He said: I dont believe we made any difference by what we did today. ..Pretty words dont make it so. So why do I pretend otherwise? Because it makes me feel important. Because I like the applause. It gives me a nice cheap thrill. Thats all. I think there is too much politics and self aggrandizement in autism and I am not picking at you personally, but at scientists, parents politicians media..

[Skymaker69]

I agree with your message of acceptance etc, but there is something I dont get- why are you guys so annoyed with people who are trying to help relieving the health issues kids with regressive autism experience? If your child can tell you all the things you say, is happy, no sick, yes by all mean, there let's cherish every bit of his life. I think we are talking apples and oranges here. Parents who experience very different issues with their child should not be systematically criticized.

[RoganVuajeh]

What treatments might help children with autism is a question of science. Please, its kind of rude when you present yourself as ignorant of how dubious treatments promoted by Jenny McCarthy are infact regarded.

[Skymaker69]

But you can help a child with more when sick. Why not be open not only accept your child but accept what other people try to do with their child who has health issues? And by the way, I happen to know a lot on both sides of the argument. There is still a lot to learn in autism but sufficiently to have a grounded reasons to say what I did say. I am not willing to argue for ever on youtube on this, its only an observation I made. I am happy if you disagree with my views.

[Dallasyourock]

I guess you didn't really watch the video. I'm "annoyed" with people who refer to my child with terms such as "broken" or "collateral damage". Even if a child is sad and/or sick, their life should still be valued and cherished.

[Skymaker69]

Hey guys, I am not here to cause an argument- yes of course I have watched your video and I like it as I said. The only point I wanted to add is that there is a spectrum of difficulties and strength in autism and if you child is doing well and is no sick, and has not lost suddenly very important skills and is happy, then you have not the same child that a child experiencing regressive autism. Yes any child should be cherish, no doubt, first thing every parent should do.

[Dallasyourock]

Well, that's my point. Calling a child "broken" is not cherishing that child. Saying a child was stolen in the night is not cherishing that child.

By the way, I didn't state in the video what treatments we have and have not done. That was not the point of the video.

My child did have the regressive type of autism and practicaly overnight lost language and other skills...but that didn't make him broken and he didn't need to be "fixed".

[Skymaker69]

Well what you are saying has some contradictions- your video suggests there is nothing to change/alter (fundamentally) about a child who has autism, I tried to balnaced it, not every child is as well as your son appears to be. You disagree with the words fixing and broken and I agree it isn't appropriate), but you have put in place a treatment anyway. So what is it all about? Semantic? You act the same way and you just change the words?

[Dallasyourock]

It's about the message you send the child. It seems pretty clear to me...and no, it's not semantics. I don't know how to make it any clearer. Sorry.

[Skymaker69]

Last message on the subject for me: your video is more than just about the way you talk to kids, it about how you as a mother approach the subject. I have no affiliation or likes for JMcC but when she speaks about fixing she does not speak to her son but to an audience as you do in the video. You don't know how she actually speaks to her son, and my guess is that she does not speak any differently than you. You did an intervention on your son, fundamentally you are at the same place than her.

[Dallasyourock]

Yes, she was speaking to an audience...and my son was part of that audience. Again, it's not about any interventions, treatments or therapies. Seeing his reaction to her statement and other statements like that is what this video was about...not about any specific interventions and my feelings on such because that is a personal decision that has to be made by every individual family. I'm sorry you didn't understand my message and reacted defensively as that was not my intention.

[Skymaker69]

I am sorry, I did not mean to upset you even if you are right my comment could be perceived as being aggressive. I guess I was fed up with some hypocrisy in autism, and it is nothing more than you do, I do the same. I think we all love our children and we all do the best we can. People who do some intervention also advocate for autism rights and tend on the whole to be appreciative of how their child is, fundamentally, even if they might chose the wrong words as JMcC did.

[Skymaker69]

Often the child face incredible challenges and this generates a lot of anxieties. I feel we are wasting our time with everyone fighting against one another. I think it might be worse in the US than here though. I am for working together with everyone to make the world better for autism and when there are health issues or opportunities that can help a person with autism to circumvent some of their difficulties, I advocate for this.

[GingerAutie]

Love it! :)

[gdooyear]

I have ASD and this is just such a beautiful video, really makes me think about all the amazing efforts my mother has gone to in order to help me in my journey.

[DeMerchantFamily]

I am the mother of 7 , 4 of which are ASD kids ... I was so touched by the video it put into words just how I feel and just how we operate our family.

(((((((((((( Hugs )))))))))) and love to you , you are NOT alone!

[Dallasyourock]

Thanks for your kind comments! :-)

[PhilCommander2]

This video is as perfect as a video can be...seriously, its perfection.

You say it all here...I am going to be pointing people to this video in my next video if you dont mind.

Phil

[Dallasyourock]

Thanks Phil and no, I don't mind at all, I'd be honored.

[bosefrancin19]

nice song someones remind me at this song

[PollyPerkins7]

I looked at this video because I used to sing this to my 2 year old boy when he was in bed. I was divorced and left Australia to go back to my "home" in Ireland. He is now 28 years of age. A fine gentleman and I am very proud of him. Your son is beautiful and your words are beautiful - I wish you all God's Blessings and love everywhere!

[Dallasyourock]

Thank you so much! My mom used to sing this song to me way back when. I was one of 10 kids but when she'd snuggle with me and sing this song it made me feel like I was her only.

[HoneyNVinegar]

Good god, I'm crying. This is such a lovely, lovely video. I'm so glad you enjoy your son--even if it took you some time to do it, you're doing it, and he's gonna be a wonderful person for it. He looks so playful and fun--that smile! You're a darned good mom. I'd love to bring MY autistic boy over and watch them play!! :D

[Dallasyourock]

Wouldn't that be fun!

[shellsellsseashells1]

i laughed when i saw and read your video it reminded me allot of myself my kid isnt broken i love him just the way he is and accept him that way, ill help him if he faces difficulties allong the way, love cherish and accept and believe in your child and the "fixing" as people like to see it or word it does itself, i tell my sons every night i believe in them and will always love them just the way they are no matter what, proud of u! keep it up

[aracelina18]

Thanks. Lovely messagge.

[wiscsuzski]

"I'm fighting for others to see my child the way that I see him."

me too. :o) Dallas, you rock, and so does your mom.

[Dallasyourock]

Thanks Suz! You know the feeling is mutual. ROCK on!

[leoleponge]

Lovely message!!!

[limeslimey]

thank you for the wonderful video.

[lpeck59]

What a powerful message. I think we all need to remember that God doesn't make mistakes. Your video said everything about the way I feel regarding Epilepsy also. We're all just trying to make our children the best they can be with or without a disability. God Bless You!!!

[Dallasyourock]

Thanks!

[adelfred]

I think it is a really good video, and you get the point through (shared it).

[leoleponge]

Thanks for sharing.

[Dallasyourock]

Thanks Erik

[my9pandas]

I am all about acceptance. Our daughter has Epilepsy, and the stigma attached is so amazing to me. Many parents won't even inform their schools for fear of the stigma, when actually with acceptance the children can thrive and feel the success of learning. The pace in which a child learns is not as important as that of being sure a child is able to learn. ♥ Ryn

[Dallasyourock]

I didn't realize there was such a stigma attached to epilepsy! I guess since fear and ignorance breed intolerance, I shouldn't be surprised.

[ilovemaniototo]

Great video thankyou for sharing. Carol x

[nyprincess10001]

Normal is overated. Wonderful video, beautiful son. Positive message.

5*****

Thanks for sharing Erik

[Serge165]

Thanks for sharing, Miss Vada, Meow

[bichaneca1]

Thank you. A friend of mine has got a son with autism. I know what she is going though. I admire a courage. Despite what life thoughs at her and...5*

[lafemdilletante]

:*)

[slidellskippers]

Thank you for a very eye-opening view of autism. My son was diagnosed earlier this year, and I have felt a lot of pressure to choose the "right" treatment for him. Your video has helped me realize that I need to help him reach his potential without changing who he is! I'm so glad I saw this! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

[Dallasyourock]

Yes, there is a lot of pressure! Research everything and then do what makes sense and does not have the potential to cause any harm. Upon diagnosis, my husband and I had the goal of having a relationship with our child. That is what we focus on is our relationship as a family and teaching him about acceptance and tolerance. He's a great teacher and is doing a great job of teaching others around him about tolerance, acceptance and love.

[DaveSeidel]

Bravo!

[AspergerSquare8]

Great message; thank you so much for sharing it!

[dinahkcm]

this is really great; what you're saying here is why there is a Posautive Youtube group and subgroups - this will be in the main group and its kids and sense subgroups. It's also why Jim Sinclair wrote Don't Mourn For Us and why i wish everyone would be given that to read when their child gets an autism diagnosis. Many thanks for making this.

[Dallasyourock]

Thank you! I am going to read the book you mentioned!