Autism is NOT sad!

This a montage in response to all the "cure" autism videos out there. These are fragments of our lives with autism and it is what it is LIFE and it's pretty good to us! ****Just noticed a mistake in video...My second son was born in april 2004 not 2006. They have 2 years difference.*******

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[OoLieneoO]

Goosebumps, tears in my eyes. Thank you! I wouldn't change a single thing about my little boy, we love him just the way he is. Yesterday, we recieved a 'aaaw, I'm sorry for you that he's like that'-reaction, that makes me so sad! I've been blessed to have him, I'm happy that special little man is my son. Thank you for putting the word out, and being such a sweet mommy! That just warms my heart!

[mimi2boys]

@OoLieneoO We got those often when he was little, the POOR you how can you do it? And yes, we do it with love. And he is now 9 years old and is so independent and doing most things on his own. We had a few rough years and many frustrations but I stood up to the medical experts because I am the Mommy expert. There is so much hope for our kids, society needs to figure that out! Good luck to you :)

[1loca64]

A great video. Yes, there is no cure for Autism. But I feel that there must be a way to "recover" from it. I have to be the voice for my daughter who can't speak so much. I'm sure if she could say it, she would thank us for everything we doing for her. Her personality is a great one. She just shines as bright as the sun. But her spinning, rocking, headbanging to the point where she's bruising her forehead, & tantruming for a reason she can't tell us is NOT her personality. I have to speak 4 her.

[mimi2boys]

@1loca64 I don't think you can "recover" from autism but there are ways to help our kids deal with living in our world. I hope you do find the way for her to help with her overstimulation in order for her to be able to deal with "our" world.

All the best to you and your family!

[TheSnowyice]

You know, some people actually do grow out of it. I know I did for the most part. Unfortunatly though i'm 16 and still spin. I'm going to get some professional help when i'm older and can live on my own though. I know it's not going to just go away. When I do this so much pent up emotion/energy or whatever is released and I feel an empty okness again. Maybe this has to do with brain chemistry? idk it's really frustrating/embarrasing so i've never talk about it with my family or anything. :-/

[mimi2boys]

@TheSnowyice You have grown out of certain ways of acting but you are still yourself, you can control some things. And do not feel ashamed. We all do things to deal with our anxiety. I turn my hair, tap my feet, cross my arms... It's just a way to deal, it seems that some people with autism just have some ways that are a bit harder to accept socially. My son will cough or have a nervous laugh. And I am certain you will be able to live on your own, potential is endless !

[futurepsychiatrist]

This is a wonderful video. I am glad that there are people who agree with me on the fact that autism does not need to be cured(treatment is just fine, but not cured). I have Asperger's Syndrome and I am proud to be on have an ASD. I have a playlist about autism and was wondering if you would mind me putting this on there?

[PokefanLoojopop]

THIS VID IS DA EPICNESS!!!!!

We don't need a cure 4 autism.

What we NEED is a cure for normalicy. XD

I iz not a parent, I am an aspergers teen, and I am SUCCESSFUL and have a group of friends that accept me 4 who I am. Sure there are those idiots who try to shun u, but in the end they don't matter. :D

successful aspies also have ACCEPTING PARENTS who don't care if they're "not normal." Keep that in mind, u parents out there! :)

AUTISTIC AND PROUD!!!!! :D :D :D :D

[BaltoLoneWoolf]

God bless all of the parents of autistic children that don't think they're diseased. You have been blessed by God. With your positive attitude of your children, you are making another step into making this world a better place for autistic children. Bless you all.

[OoLieneoO]

@mimi2boys I love it, 'Mommy expert' :) ! I call myself 'Momzilla', when I know something 's right for him and I need to convince the rest of the world ;) It's so encouraging, knowing that your son is doing so well! There IS so much hope for them, they are special in so many ways, their love is so sincere. It's sad that the world doesn't always see what we see when we look at him, but we know best: he's wonderful :) Thank you so much for the encouraging words! Best wishes from Belgium

[TheSnowyice]

@mimi2boys No, what I meant was I can't live on my own at the moment because i'm still a teenager and therefore dependent. My parents couldn't afford proffesional help, so that I can deal with this crazy little habit of mine. Haha I laugh when i'm nervous (generally when at school) too! It can be a little embarrasing at times and I can't control it, but then again it's really funny. xD Actually I think a lot of autistic people do that. I don't get strange looks for it though. :-)

[1loca64]

@mimi2boys There are ways to "recover" from this. We will not give up on her. We didn't give up when the dr.s told us that she had a heart defect & wouldn't make it. We are sure not to give up on her now. She's a true fighter.