Comments | mattiehattier: good video

mattiehattier

good video

May 09, 2007 21:58

http://www.milestonevideo.tv/autism-every-day.php

I totally relate in sooo many ways, and understand all to well how these people feel. We have gone through and are still going through many of these things.

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skydancerlilitu May 10 2007, 13:27:26 UTC

I tried to go view it, but the visual was so incredibly messed up on the PC version that it was unwatchable. Care to give a synopsis?

mattiehattier May 11 2007, 04:45:39 UTC

basically its a well made documentary of parents dealing with having a child with autism. Its very up front and personal.

klassikblu May 10 2007, 14:13:13 UTC

they are having an Autism Speaks walk here in ATL the 19th. I have a pool tournement so can't walk, but I am donating to someone who is...

klassikblu May 10 2007, 14:56:09 UTC

oh, and i hope you don't mind.. i sent her my favorite pic of Owen, she is going to carry it with her on the walk....

mattiehattier May 11 2007, 04:44:54 UTC

of course i dont mind! send me the link so i can donate as well. I have always wanted to participate in the walk but i am unable to due to the fact i have no sitter.

klassikblu May 11 2007, 12:34:19 UTC

http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR?px=2013930&pg=personal&fr_id=1360 is the link. The woman's name who sent me the link is Linda Pitsoulis

akutaq May 10 2007, 17:52:25 UTC

what a good video, thanks for posting it. Definitly opened my eyes more to autism.

mattiehattier May 11 2007, 04:46:57 UTC

yw, yeah i dont think enough people really know enough or about autism and how a family is really effected by it.

akutaq May 11 2007, 05:02:24 UTC

You know, I admit that I used to be one of those people who look at a child who is acting up and say, "those parents need to do something" or, "they must be bad parents". After watching that video and you educating me (and others) more on autism, I don't do that anymore. HUGS

daffyblaster May 11 2007, 20:57:22 UTC

One of the worst parts about autism is that you can feel and see those looks from people. You know what they are thinking and it's hard to not think you are are a bad parent. Since there is no known definitive cause for autism you question whether it is something we did in our youth or genetics or vaccinations or whatever. How the fuck did this happen to my child?? I lived in fear that somebody from Child Services would show up and tery to take him away from us saying they had received a call about abuse or something. Owen is doing things now that they told us he would never do, but my heart goes out to those that will be walking the Sleepless Path for many years to go. It's worth it. Every moment with your child is worth it. I mean, I thought he was never going to say "I love you, Daddy." but he does and it makes all the sacrifices worth it. I just want him to be able to hear his son say it.