Stacey Hemeyer - I have no words to express how that video made me feel. I have goose bumps and tears in my eyes. What an amazing story and what hope it gives to families of non-verbal children! Incredible!
maria Nissen - Thank you for sharing this. As I watched it, I kept thinking about Helen Keller. On the day she finally understood what was being signed to her by her teacher she was set free, just like Carly. She will undoubtedly go on to do many great things because of it.
jess - i am so glad you found her...i just showed this to grant a couple weeks ago! i love it! she is amazing! i am so glad for her insight! <3
Lacey - Wow!!! That's an unbelievable, amazing story! TFS!
Suzanne - Thanks for bringing Autism to light on your blog. My nephew has autism -- he can speak and is very bright. He is also a wonderful artist! We are so proud of him!
Emily - Your Heart's Desire - Amazing story! So heartwarming - not only to hear Carly's voice but also to see the unconditional love of her father! So touching.
Judy Subaitis - Melissa, I'm not surprised at all when I hear stories like this, I see intelligence in all my students! Thanks for helping to spread the truth about autism and also for inspiring me.
Natacha Wilson - What an amazing story! Thank you Melissa. I had Tears of sadness for Carly and tears of joy as she expresses herself to the world.
Rachelle - Melissa, Thanks you so much for sharing this and ALL the information you share. You DO make a difference! Hooray! You're awesome
Catherine C - I have goose bumps, this is an amazing story! Thanks for sharing.
Linda Tschetter - Thanks Melissa - you are such a good aunt!
Amy - That video clip was amazing. Thanks so much for sharing!
Noa - Wow, that was powerful. I'm kind of speechless right now over Carly's story. Thank you not only for sharing this, but for doing all you can to bring more attention to Autism!
Alice - This is an amazing story. I watched another story similar to this with Diane Sawyer. The kid wrote that she understood everything that was being said around her, but she just couldn't talk back. The sadness to think what people may have said in front of these children, thinking they didn't understand breaks my heart; and yet the hope these stories give rejuvenates it.
Desiree - It seems like Dr's are just SOOOO close to figuring out the causes and cure for autism, it must be frustrating for parents.
Elizabeth - Thank you for posting so much information about Autism. Not many people understand what Autism is and it's great to have people raise a voice about it.