excuse me, SHE'S AUTISTIC: Where is she?

"excuse me, SHE'S AUTISTIC" is a film project which aims to educate the viewer on the daily trials of a single Mom raising an autistic daughter.
Autism is a disorder that can affect the way a child behaves, thinks, communicates, and interacts with others. Kids with autism are affected in different ways. Some have only mild symptoms and grow up to live independently, while others have more severe symptoms and need supported living and working environments throughout their lives.
Autism affects up to one in every 175 school-age children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Approximately 300,000 school-aged kids have been diagnosed with the disorder. It's more common in boys than girls, and is usually diagnosed when a child is between 15 and 36 months old, although signs of the disorder can show up earlier.
Parents of a child with autism are often desperate to get help. Some parents of kids with severe autism may find that a child's needs overwhelm the family's ability to live peacefully.

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[lisky1974]

My daughter is 5 and autistic. She ran away while I was doing laundry one day. The bad part about my neighborhood was nobody cared to help. Everyone I ran to looked at me like I was crazy. I had to wait for the police to finally get here and bring her back. I DEFINITELY know what that heart pounding sound feels like. Thank you for sharing this terrifying moment and letting others know that this does happen.

[piratesgoyarg]

We have a 19 year old son who's autistic. His vocalizations are very much like your daughter's. The 41 second video with the heartbeat superimposed really moved me --- been there with that sudden panic. One comment said this is a common experience with all parents and their children but it's different when you're child is especially vulnerable and can't answer when you call his/her name. Looks like you're doing a great job and we know how hard it is with two of us. Thanks for sharing.

[MissAlessandraa]

My uncle tommy has down syndrome, and when he was younger, i guess he used to ALWAYS escape. One time a cop found a 10 year old walking onto the on ramp to the freeway, at night, is all black clothes. Scary to think things like that can happen.

Thank you for sharing.

[carol3hawks]

My autistic son, now 33 years, also has Downs. He is unable to speak but can say his name. He escaped many times, but we were always there and he did not get far. We had to install high locks on every door and he was never allowed outside alone. He does not escape now, and did stop running near age 25. Maybe you can put an ID tag on her shoelaces, or maybe she will carry a card with emergency info. Sometimes a noise will cause them to run.

[dcs002]

This is the third video in your series I've seen. Still looking for your trials, or for a portrayal of your daughter as anything but a zoo animal who makes funny noises and otherwise burdens your life.

I'm autistic, and I don't like what you're doing with your "film project." I hope I've got the wrong end of the stick, which is why I'm not just watching one of your videos and judging you by it.

[Kshunka]

@Unbreakable7777 yeah well get real..that is part of their life they choose to share it with us..alot of kids with autism are runners, you people make me sick with your insensitive ass comments

[brokenboardsmedia]

lol

[Unbreakable7777]

Oh yeah loevely lets just go video tape us "franticly" looking for our child.. really if i knew sh was missing i wouldn't grap my camera.

[FTWinnable]

lol. I used to do that, except I thought that was how hide and seek worked.

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[N3CR0PH1L1A]

I can relate. My nephew has escaped the house before and wandered down to a neighbor's lake. The neighbor found him squatting on the edge and brought him back up towards us. Scary situation, yes.

[AllSaintsAngel]

ahahaha i use to wonder off like that in a supermarket or somewhere where there were no people and hide in clothes racks where i wouldn't be found for another hour or two. pretty funny to me when i think about it now but scary for my parents?