Patrick - 12/07/00 16:14:23
My Email:bprasifta@email.msn.com
Are you a parent?: yes

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I posted a message on your message board, could you please check and see if you can help, thanks

ellen parks - 12/02/00 23:49:56
Are you a parent?: yes

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Amanda - 11/26/00 04:29:15
My Email:Bellefleur625@aol.com
Are you a parent?: not yet

Comments:
I am a senior in high School and for my senior research project, my friend and I decided to study autism. In my research I came across your page. I would like to praise you for your strength, for even though I have lived through the death of my mother, don't believe I have the strength or courage you must have to face life. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Always; Amanda

jessica - 11/23/00 04:24:07
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
hi, full of hope here from the forum, just visiting!

Denise - 11/20/00 05:28:18
My Email:Fhstar21@yahoo.com
Are you a parent?: No

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I am going to School to be a Special Education teacher and the poem really touched me. I seem to wonder a lot of the same things about Autism but not from a parent's perspective but from an educators perspective. My concern is always what are they feeli g....and that is something I would like to help find out some day as an educator.

Lorelei - 11/19/00 14:51:13
My Email:lorelei_taylor@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: No

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I am researching Autistic dissorder for my psychology class and from what I have learned it is a horrible dissorder. I can't imagine having to face every challange that you and others have faced. You are truly a noble person. Love, Lorelei

liz - 11/07/00 04:51:55
My Email:lomelia1@cs.com
Are you a parent?: yes

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My 17 month old hasn't been diagnosed yet. Although her ot thinks it's sensory integration dysfunction. How can i have her tested for autism? Any suggestions?

Mark & Theda Hartzog - 10/31/00 04:57:03
My Email:jes123us@yahoo.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Very proud to be your cuz, and am very proud of you. You are a very strong women and I know Matt. is going to start getting better, because I know GOD loves us and is on our side. Remember everything is for a reason. Start thanking HIM for Matts improveme t.I Love You very much. (Cuz)

Angie Johns - 10/29/00 13:04:42
My Email:jcbjohns@aol.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
I teach 3rd grade and will have an autistic child in my room next year. I know very little about aut. and inclusion. I want him to get as much out of the class as other students. Please give me some major tips to help us both. Thank youso much. Angie br>
Isabelle - 10/27/00 03:54:17
My Email:jpicasso@idirect.ca
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Wishing you the best at attaining all the help your son needs. As you might remember my son Danny is 26 years old and he was on medications for almost 10 years a few months after he went into residence.The medication were given with our permission and com lete ignorance. All my love to you and your child from Isabelle

LaToya Jones - 10/21/00 15:38:07
My Email:ljonesb@hotmail.com

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Lynesa Couture - 10/15/00 21:51:46
My Email:Jblt88@aol.com
Are you a parent?: Yes

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I had the privelege of working with Matthew when I started in this field of education. I was fortunate enough to have him in my class for a year and a half. I have worked at St. Mary's Day School for almost eight years now and love every minute of it. I h ve been working with the older chilren for the past six years (ages 16-21). Who knows, I may have the pleasure of having Matthew in my class again someday. I feel blessed to be able to work with these special children. They have taught me a lot in the pas eight years. Keep up the good work. We need more parents like you.

Eileen - 10/10/00 01:09:58
My URL:http://www.Geocities.com/Heartland/woods/9424
My Email:PrincessEileen@earthlink.net
Are you a parent?: Yes.

Comments:
You have a great page. My youngest son is 4 and has autism and non verbal. I am currently applying to get him into the boston higashi school. thank you for sharing your son with us.

Stacie Arsement - 10/09/00 04:26:51
My Email:stacie@ih2000.net
Are you a parent?: yes

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colleen Brooks - 10/04/00 02:58:14
My Email:cpetrie@aol.com
Are you a parent?: no Special Ed Teacher at St. Mary's Day school

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Dave's Mom Marge gave me your web page. I am Dave Sullivan's teacher at St. Mary's Day school

Andrea - 10/03/00 14:41:43
My Email:andreacastellano@yahoo.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
I just found out that my 2 year old boy has autism my husband and I are having a hard time with it but we are glad that we are not alone

marjorie sullivan - 10/03/00 10:44:32
My Email:davesid@eatel.net
Are you a parent?: yes!

Comments:
Thanks for all your support during my sons transition into res/school and your continued support... God has angels on earth to watch our children... I have an 11 yr old. son with Autism ..His name is Dave...

Angela - 09/29/00 20:41:49
My Email:andy.stuart@LineOne.net
Are you a parent?: Yes - 17 year old son with autism

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I live in UK and came across your site through a link elsewhere - you sound remarkable and very sensible - found your info fascinating. Matty sounds great,and not unlike my son when younger! Keep it up Regards Angela

Jeremiah - 09/29/00 03:47:13
My Email:maguffy1@aol.com
Are you a parent?: no

Comments:
Hi i work for prospect school which is a school for children like your son. I enjoy every second of it, i am glad to see a website like this. Super Job!

Kim Flowers (or silly) - 08/30/00 19:13:44
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CollegePark/Square/4038
My Email:silly_1979@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: No, I am the one with Autism.8-)

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I am a parent of a 6yr old autistic boy. He will be trying the med liquid paxil next week for his behavior. He pinch people all the time. I have tried a lot of differnt meds but none worked. He is also hyper and always on the go. He also take sleeping med which is making him gain a lot of weight.I would like it if you email me sometime because it will be nice talking to another parent that understand what i am going through. Thanks,Deborah!

- 08/11/00 03:47:33

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Para Lee - 07/27/00 12:41:36
Are you a parent?: yes 24 year old daughter

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My daughter is autistic and she doesn't have any friends. she also has ADD she does odd behavior too. people can be so rude . let's be penpals Para Lee McFarland 11133 Dura dr Indianapolis, In 46229

Gale Prol - 07/16/00 06:52:21
My Email:galeeprol@aol.com
Are you a parent?: No, a teacher and advocate

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Hi, my name is Gale Prol. I would like to hear directly from the heart of a parent of a child with autism as to what they would like the most help with in their day-to-day coping. In other words, could a network of volunteers provide a special service t the parents that would lighten their load, carry-on their efforts, fill needs? This service could include such things as grocery shopping, day-out, educational (tutoring) support for their child, big brother/sister type relationship building for their c ild....the list goes on. Most of the associations and support groups I have looked into offer newsletters, meetings, research, fundraisers and the like, but do not involve themselves with the day-to-day struggles and needs of individual parents. I would like to petition the Autism Society of America to support and promote these types of programs at their local chapter levels and lend support in the way of training, organizing and directing the efforts of the chapters. Any thought on this? Your reply wo ld be greatly appreciated at your convenience. -Ms. Gale Prol

Nanette Pfleger - 07/13/00 18:44:57
Are you a parent?: no

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Hi, I have two younger siblings with autism I understand your struggle. I wish you luck in your search

Julie Manor - 06/16/00 01:18:31
My Email:julienjim@netscape.net
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Thanks for sharing your story. I'm currently working on my master's and obtaining my certification to teach adaptive art. I teach special students art already--but they want the funding that comes with a licensed teacher :) I'm writing a short paper about autism and inclusion. I appreciate the links...if you have any other suggestions I'd be forever grateful. God Bless Julie

j h roberts - 06/15/00 16:38:38
My Email:jameeroberts@yahoo.com
Are you a parent?: not yet

Comments:
Thank you for your web site. I am soon to finish a degree in education and am looking forward to teaching. An inclusion classroom can be intimidating to a new teacher without accurate and proper info. I am trying to learn as much as I can to prepare my elf for the future. Your info has been helpful and insightful.

Bernie Kubo - 06/11/00 09:08:18
My URL:bkubo@cfs-hawaii.org
My Email:bkubo@cfs-hawaii.org
Are you a parent?: no

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I am the administrative supervisor/founder of a school for children diagnosed with Autism/Pervasive Devolopmental Disorders. My goal is to provide children the opportunities that all children should have...and to provide it in an atmosphere filled with w rmth and love..(the spirit of Aloha)

julie shurrum - 05/12/00 19:04:30
My Email:shurrumju@cs.com
Are you a parent?: its me again

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I forgot to ask? What's being done about the link to antiobiotic use and the onset of autism? (I don't know why EVERYONE isn't told to use acidophilus when taking antibiotics.)do you have regular e-mail w/o the guestbook?

julie shurrum - 05/12/00 19:02:33
My Email:sh

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julie shurrum - 05/12/00 18:56:10
My Email:shurrumju@cs.com
Are you a parent?: yes, but not of an autistic child

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I'd like to know more about the amino acid test you mentioned. I'm an intuitive homeopath and nutritionist. I fully believe these children need (in varying doses) a lot of ribonucleic acid. Also, why not orally given digestive enzymes and probiotics instead of secretin, would it not help and be safer?

julie shurrum - 05/12/00 18:55:58
My Email:shurrumju@cs.com
Are you a parent?: yes, but not of an autistic child

Comments:
I'd like to know more about the amino acid test you mentioned. I'm an intuitive homeopath and nutritionist. I fully believe these children need (in varying doses) a lot of ribonucleic acid. Also, why not orally given digestive enzymes and probiotics instead of secretin, would it not help and be safer?

Debbie Barrett - 04/24/00 13:14:11
My Email:debbiebarrett99@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: No

Comments:
I am studying in the Developmental Services Worker Program at an Ontario College and working for the Association for Community Living... I was researching info for a project and came across your page. Just want you to know I think it is very uplifting! Great work...Keep it up!

Honeyb - 04/16/00 11:50:01
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/1honeyb/
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
My heart goes out to you .Will certainly pray for all. What a great job you did on your page! Thanks for signing my book, and sending me to this page of yours. HUGS=Bea

Susanne Nuttall - 04/10/00 01:48:10
My Email:papasarge@zia.net
Are you a parent?: Yes

Comments:
I am a teacher with 30 years of experience. I have just been blessed with with an autistic child total inclusion. I would love to get more ideas from you, but I am unable to link on to your email.

Zenith C. Turner - 04/04/00 05:28:33
My Email:zcarmella@wa.freei.net
Are you a parent?: Yes

Comments:
Hello we my husband Ronald and I Zenith Turner are parents of Micah who also has autism.

Marvin M. Stephens - 03/25/00 21:31:40
My Email:marvin.m.stephens
Are you a parent?: Grand parent

Comments:
This is the second signing of the guestbook. On the first signing I did not make a comment. What a great service you have done. We have learned a lot from you. We will never be able to thank you enough. God bless you and Matt.

Mary Ellen Royer - 03/25/00 13:54:00
My Email:aproyer@aol.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Thanks for sharing your life with the world. My 11 y.o. daughter, Jackie has been in a residential placement for 2 years. It was the hardest thing I ever did. Sometimes I miss her so much it hurts. But she is safe, learning more every day, and seems h ppy. Take care.

Robin Fling - 03/18/00 22:44:40
My Email:titanic@olympus.net
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Hi! My son is a beautyful non verbal Autistic 8yr old. I am so glad to know of a teacher that has first handedly expereince autism and the sometimes painful effects.. I realized that the most important thing was to make my boy "happy" and that all else ill come..Good luck to you and your son

Marvin M. Stephens - 03/04/00 02:31:39
My Email:marvin.m.stephens@gte.net
Are you a parent?: Grandfather

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Kim Flowers (or silly) - 02/07/00 23:56:30
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CollegePark/Square/4038
My Email:silly_1979@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: No :-)

Comments:
Your page is awesome.:-) I really enjoy learning about autism and asperger syndrome.:-) I don't think there is near enough awareness about it.

Jessica - 02/07/00 15:44:54
My Email:JesaHanna1@aol.com

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I am not a parent, but I started working with special needs children since I was 15 I am now 20 and wnat to dedicate my life to these children. Because I go to school full tiem I am only able to work with them on my vacations. I want to learn about these hildren more than I do now. I love working with them and I fell like they are my own sometimes. I can't describe in words the way I feel when these children are separated from their peers because they have autism or fragile X, etc. and I wish that there w s something I could do but I don't know how to start. Thank you for your time in reading my long comment. jessica

Larry W. & Mary Jean T Razey - 02/07/00 05:56:52
My Email:razeys3@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
02/06/00 Great page Mona! You pics and bio of Andre right on. Keep up the great work and am still working on my old computer for Andre. Getting ready to do a page for Andre on his CP.

Robbin Pearson - 01/09/00 02:13:11
My Email:halo@mail.mvtel.net
Are you a parent?: yes

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Willis - 01/04/00 06:13:25
My URL:http://www.onelist.com/community/Williss
My Email:WillissL@aol.com
Are you a parent?: Great grandparent

Comments:
Hi, Mona, I'm glad to get better acquainted. Didn't know you were a teacher. God Bless you and your students, Willis

diane robinson - 12/26/99 23:25:28
My Email:jstducky@borg.com
Are you a parent?: n/a

Comments:
i am a grandparent of an autistic boy, age 7. i was so happy to find your web page as i am

lynn puffer - 12/18/99 18:47:23
My Email:lynn5blessings
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
I want to thank you for taking the time to share your story. My son was diagnosed with asperger's syndrome last year. Altough it is not nearly as severe as autism there are alot of the same tendencies. He is verbal which makes things a lot easier once the understand how to communicate, he is in therapy doing that now. I appreciate hearing your trust in our Lord. He is faithful and will always give us the strength we need to deal with whatever is before us. I am sorry to hear that you had to put your son i school, I know that was a tough decision to make but very necessary for him. I am so glad you see things as we do in giving them everything they need to gain the most out of life, it is hard not to be selfish and want to keep them at home. I am going to hank you again and say after reading your story Matty could not have been given a better mother than you ! I too am thankful for my child exactly the way he was created to be, he has been and will be a special blessing to our family.God bless and be with ou always!

Craig A. Smith, The Special Education Association - 11/08/99 21:49:47
My Email:cas@suelthauswalsh.com
Are you a parent?: No

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Susan Johnson - 11/08/99 05:13:24
My Email:drse@msn.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
My last child, #8, has Down syndrome and was DX'd with autism at age 8 1/2. He is now 10. I enjoyed your site. I was a 3rd grade teacher "before children" in the late 60's. I hope I would have been the kind of teacher you are. We work hard and have tr ed since Kdg. for an inclusive setting for Matthew. Understanding autism has certainly helped us understand Matt! The best of everything to you and your family!

Harlie Townsend - 11/08/99 04:11:43
My Email:TheTownz@aol.com
Are you a parent?: Yes, 5 yr old son

Comments:
Thanks for your information, it is very helpful

Debbie Siegel - 11/02/99 00:05:36
My Email:Childsgrdn@aol.com
Are you a parent?: Yes

Comments:
Hi there..My oldest son was diagnosed last feb with aspergers syndrome. My second son might have ADD. I recently joined the e group and mostly just read the letters I recieve. Not much about aspergers shows up, but some. Any way, just wanted to say hi You have an awsome site. Take care..Debbie

Richie Sigler - 11/01/99 13:16:56
My Email:serialmom@home.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
What a beautiful page. I'll bet you could have wrote a book when you started this page. I feel like I could fill some pages, with the stories. We can't even begin to tell them all can we? Your so lucky to have such a wonderful place for him. It sound like a dream land for autism. Take care of that beautiful boy. Love Richie

- 10/17/99 01:44:26

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Smokin' Dave - 10/12/99 23:30:05
My URL:http://www.smokindave.com
My Email:smokindave@smokindave.com
Are you a parent?: Possibly. Who knows?

Comments:
Hey, nice page! And a beautiful picture of mother and son.

- 10/01/99 23:28:43

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Jenny and Gavin - 09/19/99 03:55:45
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/enchantedforest/glade/5291
My Email:jwebster@penn.com
Are you a parent?: YEP!!

Comments:
Great page!!!

Mary Tobin - 09/09/99 01:38:13
My Email:bwtobin@snet.net
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
You are a wonderful mother to Matthew and made some great decisions for him. Take care and all the best

Jean Bowden - 09/05/99 10:32:06
My Email:jbowden@capecod.net
Are you a parent?: Yes of Abbie who is now 12

Comments:
I loved your webpage and have been thinking of doing one about Abbie. Your son is so beautiful and your webpage made me cry. Thank You again for your email.

David Richards - 09/05/99 07:30:34
My URL:http://www.members.tripod.com/davidrich7
My Email:davidrich7@aol.com
Are you a parent?: yes.

Comments:
Great site mona! I am the Dave on the egroups list. I am curious, What was the deciding factor in placing your son in residential care? Also me and Li'l David's mom loved the things you have learned from matt page. Good job. I tried to join the autiring a while back but they were not accepting new pages. I am in the autfriends ring. See you on the list!

Rhonda graham - 08/19/99 01:49:54
My Email:southernbellms@yahoo.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
got your e-mail , I LIVE IN QUITMAN! Mona , I live in Quitman! Got your e-mail !I'LL be giving you line again , thanks for the information!

diane turpin - 08/10/99 04:32:16
My Email:diane 3054
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
I think I may have a son with asperger's Syndrome. He will be seeing a neurologist soon for an evaluation. Iam reading all that I can about this disability.

Kathy Gierer - 08/06/99 03:44:52
My Email:thegierers@cs.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
My son Reese will be 18 this month and will graduate from high school in June 2000. Our journey has been both exhilirating and exhausting. I wouldn't trade my young man and our life with him for anything. We have been where you are now and remember those arly days and how terrifying they were. We're learned to take life one day, one experience at a time. Trial and error is how we've managed to build a successful family life and prepare Reese to take his place in the world. Kathy Gierer

LEAH PARKER - 07/17/99 17:23:21
My Email:rnleah@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
GREAT WEB PAGE, MONA. I LOVE YOU AND MATT SO MUCH

Glenn Willing - 07/05/99 19:45:59
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/~gwilling/index.html
My Email:gwilling@1starnet.com
Are you a parent?: Yes

Comments:
I have two children that suffer from Autism.



Evan Sinclair - 07/04/99 11:06:33
My Email:evansinclair@netscape.net
Are you a parent?: Yes

Comments:
Our son Clancy was just diagnosed with autism, there is a lot of pain at the moment. I wish the best for you, Mathew and family. Love Evan

Robb Edgecomb - 07/01/99 08:32:07
My URL:http://www.ebtours.co.za
My Email:edgecomb@yebo.co.za
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Having a friend that I have never met in the UK who has a son I now start to understand what wonderful children they are and how much you have to sacrifise in order to raise your children. My heart go's out to you and just wish I was able to be of some he p.

Megan Nicole Hayes - 06/29/99 04:48:33
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/Area51/Cavern/2265/
My Email:megan_kittens@hotmail.com
Are you a parent?: nope, but my brothers autistic

Comments:
You have a great page! Keep up the good work!

Liz Lucy - 06/27/99 16:46:00
My URL:http://www.cix.co.uk/~eggjones/
My Email:Lizanj@aol.com
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
Thanks for this site and information, hugs to you. Liz Lucy.

frederick johnson - 05/31/99 00:01:06
My Email:arkitect@caribsurf.com
Are you a parent?: yes

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Bradley Olson - 05/13/99 13:35:28
My URL:http://www.paubunyan.net/users/cbsolson/BOlson1/
My Email:cbsolson@paulbunyan.net
Are you a parent?: no

Comments:
thanks for visiting my website and I enjoyed looking at your website too. Great job.

Shelly Cline - 04/21/99 19:30:54
My URL:http://seashells.freeservers.com/
My Email:TheClines@ecr.net
Are you a parent?: yes

Comments:
I enjoyed your site. I like the photos. Gives it a more personal feel. A lot of good information. Best of luck to you and your family.

Carrie Tressler - 04/19/99 04:04:56
My Email:cdtressler@pa.net
Are you a parent?: no

Comments:
I am a Social Work student who came across your site while doing some research on autism. It was very interesting. Thank you.

Grophle Guizenmman - 03/22/99 09:06:25

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Hallo. Ich mag Ihr homepage. Es ist interessant. Wie lang sind Sie auf dem Internet gewesen? Sowieso gehe ich aus, mehr Netzseiten zu surfenen. Gutes Glück!.

Bettie Davis - 02/22/99 21:53:19
Are you a parent?: not really

Comments:
Just seeing what's new. See you later.

- 02/22/99 21:43:53

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cheryl - 02/16/99 08:26:10
My Email:cheryl.thorpe@caphealth.org
Are you a parent?: yes devoted to an 8 year old son with autism and his 6 year old sister who is one of his best therapist and advocates ( well most of he time )

Comments:
I wish you Godspeed in life's journey. Despite the challenges I wouldn't change mine. He continues to amaze us and surpass our wildest dreams for him. He may be different but he's not out of the race yet. He will run it at his speed and in his style a d I believe he will have a measure of contentment and success with the right supports. We must never give up our hope or the fight is lost.

- 02/07/99 07:08:39

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You are on Rainmama's Guestbook Page. Welcome!