Autism Awareness: Beyond the Looking Glass

Our 3 sons each have autism - a brief look at their journey. Our world feels like another planet sometimes, but our sons bless our lives every day. This video was created to help spread awareness and share our vision of the world we would like for our sons.

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[JJTHI3]

I admire you as parents so much. My daughter has recently been diagnose with autism and it is so encouraging for me to watch 3 beautiful caring boys like yours! May I ask how old they were when they walked? I see this video was posted in 2007, I hope your boys have been well!

[lonestar818]

@JJTHI3 My boys were each around 10-11 mos old when they started walking.  Thanks for your kind comment, our boys are doing well :). All the best to you and your family!

[tanyabarabas]

Hi Just wondering what signs you saw in infancy, I have a few concerns about my 8 month baby girl thanks

[lonestar818]

Hi, it's things we saw in hindsight, didn't realize at the time, but some were sleep issues, overly difficult to console, often extremely upset with no apparent cause & going through the usual list of possibilities didn't help, lack of interest in communicating with us, etc. It's really hard to tell at 8 mos, usually not diagnosed until age 2-3 (although I have heard of some diagnosed around 15-16 mos) but if you have concerns it's worth talking with your pediatrician about. Good luck!

[rhirhi0472]

This was so beautiful and positive. You sound like fantastic parents and you have a beautiful family. Thank you so much for sharing.

[lonestar818]

Thank you!

[mkmason2002]

By 22 months a child in the US has had all of their vaccinations. And you say after 22 months he began to regress?

Parents if your first child receives immunizations & then suddenly becomes ill DO NOT ALLOW YOUR FOLLOWING CHILDREN TO RECEIVE VACCINES!

My girlfriend was given childhood vaccines & developed polio.The idiot doctor then gave the same vaccines to her baby brother. His polio is much more severe. Wheelchair for life.

Parents QUESTION EVERYTHING THAT GOES INTO YOUR CHILD.

[seafoodlover4]

wow how emotional! only b/c u are a strong mother!. God bless u n your beautiful family. YOur sons are absolutely gorgeous! i wud neva fig dey hav autism by lookin at da beautiful pics of dem. like u said dey are talented, loving , etc..beautiful kids

[mutatat]

your story really touched my heart...I actually cried while watching your videoclip..like you I'm a parent too of an autistic child..how I wish the world's not judgemental as it is..thanks for people like you who give inspiration..Godbless you and your family

[birds16ful]

You are so lucky to have 3 wondful sons with autism. Does your sons go to a special needs school?

[chambersgrp]

I can't believe how much more aware everyone is now than when my 11yr old first started showing signs. wish i knew then...

Thanks for helping people see the signs earlier!!!

[topny516]

Perfect song choice for the video of your gorgeous boys. Thank you for sharing it, it has given me hope when I was feeling down. Thank you xx

[wendme]

that is one of the wonderful things with autistc children they are so loving and caring and dont have judgment,, my son is also austic

[joy8564ph]

I salute all the parents of children with special needs. Supportive parents like you inspire special education teachers like me to continue continue teaching children with special needs...

GOD BLESS ALL PARENTS LIKE YOU! Thank you so much for inspiring us.