Autism ...... My Name Is Ayden

My son was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) when he was 2 1/2 years old. Up until that time he was just like any other child. As you will see he met every milestone. He spoke in small sentences, made eye contact, and smiled all the time. When he turned 2 and just after receiving his MMR shot there was a DRASTIC change. He began to lose his skills. I do have a strong belief that vaccines had everything to do with my son's diagnoses. I continue to vaccinate for one reason and one reason only, the diseases we are vaccinating against can be deadly, Ayden's Autism is a life sentence not a death sentence. If you have ever wondered if there are Angels among us, I have the answer for you. YES! They are the ones that work with our children on a daily basis, the Teachers, Aides, Therapists etc... Early Intervention is helping to bring him back. I can't thank them enough for all that they have done for Ayden, and maybe one day they will be as blessed as I am to have them in my son's life!

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[CJEB4]

Videos like this make me a sad but even more mad. My child was diagnosed at 15 months and started therapy Right away. We are not so lucky to have our child helped and its not for lack of love and care, he just is not helped by ABA. I feel as though you're implying my son stays nonverbal and in pain because we aren't trying for him. We recently started chelation, I see subtle changes but nothing to conclude that hes getting better, and hes 5 now. So early intervention isn't the answer for all.

[jingleballs7568]

Well I am so very sorry to hear that it has not helped your son, but at the same time, I will not be sorry for it helping mine! I never implied anything about anyone, I don't even know you. I stated my sons story, PERIOD! I wanted to put a possitive message out there for people that may need it, nothing more, nothing less. Maybe give someone some hope that maybe they didn't have. On a lighter note, I wish you and your son well, and GOD BLESS!

[tyniehawk]

The photo at 2:06 is fantastic

[jingleballs7568]

Thank you so much. I also love that picture. I feel that it says so much without saying a word!

[debisamomof3]

LOVED THIS!!!! My son and our family went through the same thing and We fought, we fought hard thank God my son doesn't have a very quiet mommy because I got mad. I screamed and fought and made the Doctors give me the information to Early Intervention before they thought that I needed it for him.

Needless to say my son David got Speech, OT, PT and an Autism Education Specialist at the age of 18 months and now he goes to LIU preschool and he's on the path to great things. Thanks for this video!

[jingleballs7568]

I find it rather sad that anyone should have to fight for treatment for their children. I was lucky, it was just given to me. I hear all to often that parents have to fight and scream and cry to get what their child deserves. I had a few run ins with the school district, but for the most part it all came pretty easy. I do agree though, I would never just stand by and let them tell me that my son can't get what he needs. I know him better than anyone. It just shouldn't have to be that way.

[Insatiable4Darren]

Beautiful video!

[love4lucas728]

that is my cousin my aunt made this video luv it!

[LittleBlackKatt]

I've gone threw the same with my son. my Happiest days Sept. 25. 2002, when my son was born... when he was 2 1/2, his first steps... age 5 when he first said "I love you"...and still today at age 9, when he wakes up in the morning and smiles then gives me a hug without asking. :)

[KHAN8531]

WELL DONE FOR BEEN SO STRONG, HE IS SO LUCKY TO HAVE GREAT PARENTS.

[craiganthonysinger]

such a touching video.... tears of understanding come down my face.... check out the video i did for my daughter...

I swear i wouldnt change her for the world but i sure would change the world for her!

[AnaydenaPublishing]

My son's name is Ayden too! He developed autism at 4 months old, I wrote the first year of his life here: hubpages(.)com/hub/Autistic_Ay­den I would be honored if you could check it out and rate and comment on it. My next article on Ayden will be his second year. I am also going to make a video as well! This epidemic needs to be cured and dealt with!

[juliedillon]

This made me cry. I also have an autistic son

[dino33ca]

I would never vaccinate a child. The threat of death from a disease is minuscule compared to the threat of autism.

[lexsis35]

@Gingog of course you're not different, however - aren't we all different ?? my son now refuses to see his psychologist - his decision, he says that she bores the pants of him lololol and I'm personally very tired of them trying to "fix" him, he isn't broken, would they much rather he is out drinking, smoking pot and having unprotected sex like the rest of the 15/16 yr old around here??? they should "fix" the paedophiles,rapists,murderers etc and leave AS ppl the fuck alone ;P

[Gingog]

@lexsis35 Sorry for swearing, it just gets to me i mean just beacuse i have it doesnt make me diffrent :)