You and Me Against the World

I've been thinking a lot lately about "recovery" from autism as well as about acceptance. This video shows how my thoughts have changed on the subject over the past eight years.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Autism
• recovery
• acceptance
• Jenny+McCarthy
• Oprah
• Warrior+Moms
• Denis+Leary
• Michael+Savage

[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.

[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

[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