We need your help at the NYC Autism-Asperger's Conference on October 11th and 12th 2008

Sheree, that is unimaginable to me. Just one? How on earth do they expect families to cope? A two year waiting list? Oh my word... I don't know what to say... I am so sorry to hear this.

Thank you, Gary. My girlfriend Tia is on the board of one of the non-profit that deals with these issues and sponsors such events. I'm trying to get more involved in committee work. I can not always attend their meetings but they do email a lot of information, so I stay up to date on a lot of outstanding activities. I am going to have to check out Amanda's group because I most certainly would love to blog for a cause in this respect.

June, thank you so much for sharing about your son. No one knows what anyone's life is truly like and it is always comforting to know one is not alone in dealing with a health issue, disability, or any other problem. I'm very happy to hear your son is doing well in his learning environment. I know of so many children who are not thriving. I think that's why I sometimes find my kids amazing. They have interesting quirks as well. Their learning disabilities allow them to take two step forward, ten steps back, then jump ahead forty (LOL). Noah is speech delayed and suffers from Echolalia. He can not answer simple questions but he can repeat what he hears regardless of the language being spoken. Noah can sing entire songs accurately in five languages but doesn't always remember my first name. He can even correct you if you sing a song that he likes wrong. How whacked is that? Very strange, but it can be quite entertaining sometimes... :-)

Thank you, Marie. Thank you, Amanda. Your kind words are very much appreciated. I will check out your group and join today. Love, C. :-)

Thank you, Fred. I have a lot of faith in a lot of good people. The boys are improving little by little yet they are so far behind in terms of where they need to be. There are so many kids fighting to deal with this and we have to fight for every single one of them to have a chance to receive medical help and what they need to make a difference. A lot of good people need help. I appreciate your kindness and well wishes. <3 C. :-)

Thank you, Celina. Very much appreciated. DPS is no joke. Your Dad must make life very interesting for everyone. May God bless you and your family because I do understand what happens when someone becomes relentless... wow! As my boys grow older and stronger I find myself wondering which traits will magnify or dominate their personalities. Stephen is pretty obsessive and gives stubborn a whole new meaning for such a tiny little thing. Noah has his moments, but does not appear to be as severe in his thinking and emotions. His tantrums are mild compared with Step's total melt downs. The worse thing is when they both decide to flip out at the same time. Oh my word...

Thank you Cristal and Val, your kind words mean a lot to me. We are working very hard to get the word out.

Liz, thank you. You are so right about it being a different world. Thank God for the Internet, indeed. I've been able to discover so many facts and theoretical treatments that have actually made small, measurable and  positive differences in their lives. :-)

Debbie, you are very welcome. The conference looks like it will be able to help a lot of people. I'm looking forward to it. I have Jenny McCarthy's book about her son. Awesome! :-)