Autism Awareness Short Film - We're Not Giving Up

[@momodabunny3476]

Why is autism always pictured as this awful illness, that destroys families and needs to be cured?... Autistic people just have a different view of the world and cope differently than most of us.. it's nothing bad and it's nothing that needs to be "cured"... Our society just has to learn about, accept, understand and appreciate those who are "different" so we can help everyone feel safe, accepted and loved! Edit: sorry for spelling errors, I'm German

[@haannguyen4402]

I have PDD-NOS and dream of college

[@hannahjane5034]

Exactly! This video misrepresents autistic people. I’m not sure if the intention was to fear monger, but that’s what it’s doing

[@glitterpuppy147]

my brother has a very severe case of autism so sometimes it can be hard but I still love him

[@wyliecharles7202]

@@hannahjane5034 Hi This video is based on true events that happen to autistic individual

[@lubystkaolamonola529]

Because it destroys families and NEEDS to be cured. Especially when the child in nonverbal and has tendency to violent temper tantrums. There is a difference between misunderstood soul and child screaming nonsense. I get they see world in different way, but this is not an excuse to quit being productive member of society. I do not expect much, just the basic like going to work, talking with people, taking care of themselves, behaving in appropriate way. Autism needs to be cured not for us "normie" but for autistic people.

[@drywallenjoyer]

"the kids that no one else can work with, the kids that no one else wants..." OKAY. Here's the thing. Autistic people are some of the most lovely people I have ever met. Don't you dare speak about these amazing people in terms of them having some sort of disease. I can't stand it when people who don't actually understand them speak about them as if they are burdens.

[@beyourself4996]

ur friendly neighborhood turtle i hate when people discriminatory towards us but we don’t care them exactly.

[@jayceecampos6736]

ur friendly neighborhood turtle aww thanks for that comment made my day I have austism but it's braley noticeble but I hate when people fake fun of us and call us dumb or retarded were actually the smart ones

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

ur friendly neighborhood turtle Thank you for defending us. I appreciate it, truly.

[@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade]

ur friendly neighborhood turtle Thank you! Im autistic too and honestly i agreed! People today need to understand that we're all different and handly different situations and sounds etc. differently. People need to accept eachother for who we are instead of constantly having to walk around with a mask struggling everyday to be like them when the truth is that we can be oike them cause we're just us. We're just who we are and we can't help it!

[@sjeueis7482]

Thanks. I have autism

[@genesismenendez2526]

Autistic people are misunderstood, I think this video is focusing more on how the parents try to cope with their child being autistic than the child itself. Yes, it requires a lot of patience and love but they are great people and show progress over time. Sending all my love out to parents with children on the spectrum and the children themselves ❤️

[@rakotoarisoatahianjanahary6027]

You're quite right.

[@bee5449]

11 month old love,but I don’t care.I needed this a lot so thanks.

[@jayman3404]

I have autism

[@Biancalovestosew98]

I have autism! Happy Autism awareness day!

[@zenatjabarkheel3833]

Genesis Menendez one of my friends daughter has autism they are treating her the same way the did their other kids but sometimes I think it’s really difficult to cope may god bless our parents

[@TheZainjauda]

can't believe how a mom can ever leave her child like that! no matter what!

[@bee5449]

You can say that,but even with high functioning autism it causes tremendous strain on parents,especially because autism is commonly genetic and when a parent also has a form of autism,it get very difficult.From experience,I don’t blame her and I know her exact situation

[@InvestedGman]

Sad thing is that My mom did the same thing to me because I have autism too.

[@zahraali7905]

InvestedGman am sorry that happened with u . I have a beautiful son with autism and I can tell u that it is very difficult for mothers too 😔 I hope to never give up on my son and myself

[@shadowx2652]

She gave up too easy

[@safwanfarzanalife6493]

@@earning5317 hi dear,how r u,do u talk and know to write but my daughter does not know anything but waiting for her to write like u one day...

[@JHJHJHJHJH]

This video is not about 'autism awareness' it is about parents coping with something that has put a strain on them. This is not raising awareness of autism and how it affects people who live with it (I mean live with it, not live with someone who lives with it).

[@sharonrollin9035]

Agreed. Its painting a picture where autism is a problem. A marriage destroyer. A cause for illness. This will scare parents and others.

[@rhys4489]

As someone on the borderline-high functioning end of the spectrum, I thought this video was sad, but it was also interesting to see another view point.

[@haannguyen4402]

I have PDD NOS and autism is NOT a burden, but people with autism can lead full and happy lives, so long as they have the skills they need to cope.

[@josephriley4044]

Mine is High Functioning. I act normal for someone my age, but when I was little, I didn't.

[@taylorbarefield2690]

Mine is too

[@avatar3746]

Me to I actually have high functioning autism and I was the same way

[@vnv11600]

I have autism my is also high function i had when i was 2 or 3 years old anyway i may not understand that much but i know i proud for what i am 😊 #Autism

[@refilwemashabela3039]

KIADA then control your temper freak

[@vnv11600]

@@refilwemashabela3039 Stop it. Right now! How would like someone treats you like you're different we are not normal but we're unique people and you should keep your opinions to yourself. PS, we're all freak but we are all people too. 😡

[@fahadbutt5605]

Tears in my eyes got my son with autism and I am proud to be his dad

[@prodNil]

My little brother has autism. and If i see a ''Different" person i DON'T judge them. This story brought me to tears because when the doctor said "You are gonna die" it got really sad because nobody would care for her, and understand why she doesnt speak...

[@wanderingeldest5627]

I have a brother with autism... this truly touched me 😭

[@apollo8503]

Wandering Eldest my brother has aspengers!! I love him so much and i think he’s unique :)

[@zahraali7905]

Am a mother to almost 2 year old autistic son. I can tell u it is very difficult to digest that ur child is not normal as others but I can also tell u that it is beautiful to know that he has different approach to life then others do . We are all different in our own ways. So I take it as a blessing from God

[@ashrafaza443]

Hello zahra: we recently got diagnosis of ASD for our 17 month old boy. Can u tell us more how is ur son doing now

[@muslimah42]

Assalamo Aleycum. My 2 and a half son may be diagnosed. Im so worried.

[@josephhernandez2341]

I remember my first diagnosis of autism. The parents' reaction when they heard I was diagnosed was the same reaction my parents made, they didn't understood the meaning or what must be done. But when they read the books and watched movies about it, they began to prepare themselves of what they might experience as parents with an autistic child. But there are 3 levels of autism: mild, moderate and severe. My autism is a mild leveled case. So I had a little hard time understanding the world more, I am more good in English and Reading skills, but math skills are not my specialty. I never throw tantrums, I don't overreact to loud sensory, I began to understand the world more growing up. My parents never gave up because they knew there was hope in me that I can function like a normal human being.

[@renewoods1149]

Autism have been lachelle ago 9 read books 😉😶😶😉😉😉😉😉😶😶😉😉😣😮😇😶😚😉😉😉

[@refilwemashabela3039]

What did your parents do?

[@refilwemashabela3039]

Joseph Hernandez do you know anything about stem cell therapy?

[@Elllahwu]

I was bad at all subjects n not autistic. Just saying we r the same❤️

[@monicaalvarez858]

Joseph Hernandez I love your comment, it gives me hope for my brother. He also has mild autism, God bless you! I might not know you but I wish nothing but blessings for you and your family.

[@mayatechnologyinspired6679]

You guys omg this touched me so much, I feel bad for the kid, and by the way I MYSELF have Autism, ADHD, and it can be hard for me to control myself. My Grandma and my Mom aren't giving up though!

[@garthliebhaber6914]

This is a fear-based infomercial for a charter-school.

[@gretadazer7695]

My brother has severe autism and he’s non-verbal and it is no walk in the park, my brother once ran away from home and walked bare foot about 1 and a half miles all the way to his old caregivers house. He’s broken windows, and a lot more but I know for a fact it has to be harder for him than it is for me and my family.

[@ksmart1235]

Sorry to hear about that

[@shayan-autismvideos]

Really u people great how u bare all those things

[@gabrielleappadepic112]

Maybe he finds that old house to be a safe haven, and may not like your home's environment. He might also have been bullied.

[@aspiewithattitude3213]

It's time to make a stand, figure out ways to raise Autism awareness. I am Autistic, since I now live alone, my progress in being an Autism Awareness Activist had just begun.

[@SaintCharlos]

_When I was little, in a stroll at a city, my mom and father were searching for me as I wasn't near them. When they found me, they found me reading some street signs. I already could read at age 2._

[@SpeedBoltz]

Elena Bressan I read at 3 years old.

[@AUnicorn666]

Poor her they all treat her so rudely

[@gh0ulitar]

Its a short film

[@gloking7683]

@@gh0ulitar even in real life to my son got kicked out for hitting the teacher

[@gh0ulitar]

@@gloking7683 that has nothing to do with this

[@gloking7683]

@@gh0ulitar Ik I was just letting you know that it happens in real life as well.

[@gh0ulitar]

@Joshua Jenkins nah

[@lissettecungachi9999]

Wow! This video made cry at the last part where she told her dad, "Thank you for not giving up." Those words really touched my heart. I have cousins who are autistic, but they are the most fun people to hang out with. They're really cool people!!! I love them so much.

[@irmaramirez3303]

I remember when my daughter started school i took her a school and they knew she was autistic and was so willing to have her. I was happy. I just found out that my daughter had autism. So that made me feel great. And within 2 wks they kicked her out. They couldn't handle her. I was confused. I told them everything. And i spent so much $, money i didn't have to make sure my baby was in good hands and getting a wonderful education like every child deserves. I was heart broken but it just opened another door for her at another location and im glad now looking back on it that i went thru that. I feel bad for my daughter because she was tossed like trash but now she loves her school. And the staff is great. Teachers amazing. Couldn't ask for more.

[@vanessaroper3028]

Wow! So sorry they refused her a place. Was the new school specialised?

[@trashdoctor6217]

I have autism and even though we have the most craziest meltdowns, we love and care at the end, If I hurt someone by accident, I than try my best to make the best sorry note in the world, I even add a really good drawing on the back, then I give them a big hug, I love hugs

[@JasperCasper24]

Okay I'm sorry but this film just makes autism look like it's a horrible disease and it's so life changing but if you look at the stats that there are more cases of 'mild' autism like my own and life isn't that hard for the parents. How about some awareness for the actual child not the oh so inspirational parents who stick around? Sorry... it's late at night and I've been watching a lot of these to make myself feel better

[@Pollyward69]

Isabel Reedman maybe because mild autism doesn't have the impact on individuals and families as more severe autism has? Many people have autistic traits but are never even diagnosed, I believe I and my eldest daughter are on the spectrum, which is why I was able to recognise the signs in my youngest daughter.

[@MusiccisuM]

Ohhh the dramaaaa... people need to speak to adults with autism to help reduce people making such evil-making videos. Autism is not a tragedy and certainly should not be make as such

[@TeamFriendship8600]

Yep. I'd hardly describe Temple Grandin, Satoshi Tajiri, Elon Musk, Dan Harmon or Anthony Hopkins as tragic.

[@danhewett6086]

Watching this video made me realise why my dad, my brother and my sister gave up and walked away...

[@draftmagicagain1000]

I'm so sorry. I hope things are going better for you now.

[@christinaanderson642]

I have autism and I won't walk away from you

[@treesajohnson8978]

My son is on spectrum and I am working hard to recover him.May God give me strength

[@danhewett6086]

You can't recover autism. It's something that lasts a lifetime

[@apollo8503]

Shibu Thomas it can’t be recovered, you should accept him for the unique boy he is

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@ronyroy8739]

Hi shibu Thomas hows ur son now

[@ronyroy8739]

@@danhewett6086 can't recover but managable

[@kaylie7713]

I'm one of the 50,000 turning 22 this year! Woohoo

[@danielevertsson6081]

this made me cry when i was little i used to organize cars just like her and i had to be taught how to interract with other with others cause i couldnt show emotions or understand. but now im 18 and undiagnosed and i just see interactions like games that can be analyzed and predicted so it helps me alot too think that way

[@inaramat]

This is not representing Autism awareness, but watching this I'm in tears .This movie represents how luck of understanding of Autism can destroy family.

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@lubystkaolamonola529]

Mom was right. The kid needed to be in institution at least until when they figure out how to get to the daughter. That is called caregiver role strain. People need to stop romanticizing autism as a misunderstood genius syndrome. It can present severe problems in communication. Parents often cannot do it by themselves.

[@michaelalippert1360]

This made me cry. My sister is nonverbal and aggressive but she is may favorite person ❤

[@patriciacannon4242]

That girl is like 4 and they just realized she doesn't respond to her name

[@patriciacannon4242]

@Gus McCrae I'm saying their daughter is like 4 years old and they're acting like they have never called her name before. You said you questioned thing your son did. So you knew, unlike these parents

[@bee5449]

Took 13 years for my diagnosis.some times signs don’t show for a while, and the parents didn’t know anything about autism anyway

[@bee5449]

@Gus McRae I feel you.I had a cleft palet as a child and the doctor I went to told my parents I was being fussy and not wanting to talk,or that I was just slower.Took seven years till surgery after that same doctor was forced to take my case forward but somehow the email that was sent got lost......Anyway,life gets better.I can now speak.Oh,and I have autism that nobody noticed in the middle of that till I was 13.

[@nickdelrio7070]

I was high function for 23 years ago. But my ex-dad doesn't care. I hated him. My mom told me that I didn't have Aspergers or Spectrum, but it's true. I'm clearly mild self-focused. I can't tell anyone from my childhood in school that I have autism.

[@mcgirlletsgo7135]

I have high functioning autism. It can be so hard! Sometimes I hate myself and I just wanna run away from myself.

[@lizzvilla6468]

Hello

[@haannguyen4402]

Me too! When I was little, I would get very upset when I had to get taken out of class to do stuff for my iep. I had (and still have) trouble understand other’s emotions, but I can make eye contact just fine.

[@fatihaadwi2111]

i think that dads are the ones who leave in real life / this video is about parent and their reaction when they have a child with autism spectrum disorder .

[@Pollyward69]

I found it strange that the film goes from the poor child/dad being abandoned by the mum (the dad leaving is far more common) to the dad being told (very insensitivity) he was dying?! Seemed more like an advert for life insurance

[@rhys4489]

Sometimes it’s the mom that leaves if the Dad is the one with the more nurturing personality.

[@rebeccadaniel2560]

autism is a gift and a curse, but not a "disorder"

[@hannahhorne1438]

Rebecca Daniel I think it's only a curse

[@kikilu79]

Rebecca Daniel Autism is an neurological disorder not a gift.

[@jonathancole3149]

Kristy Lukic Autism has its ups and downs in society.

[@kikilu79]

Jonathan Cole Yes they may be true, but it’s still a disorder. I don’t think people with autism are less than me. They just have a neurological disorder is all. Call it what it is, a disorder. No need to sugar coat it.

[@jonathancole3149]

Kristy Lukic It is the rewiring of the brain. It is great for a susport system where everyone support everyone else. The problem is our society needs to be fixed. A person with autism has a more logical mind, not emotional like neurotipicals.

[@classicnobody9872]

I'm crying so much, I can relate to this kid alot people call me retarded and stupid , I got rejected from a preschool and yea I have autism too

[@partspieces8165]

I'm in the spectrum, when she expressed to her father for not giving up, tears just came rolling down. It's often the people that keeps holding on that scares me the most - I might be scared they'll give up on me..

[@christinarobinson5691]

I have high functioning autism spectrum disorder and other things as well.

[@allygenius8088]

I have Autism! I acted EXACTLY like that girl did when I was very little!

[@mheartshape6817]

and what is the difference, how are you today?

[@lunathewhitewolf3878]

Same X I'm completely different now tho

[@allygenius8088]

I have improved since then, surprisingly!

[@CharlesRayPope]

Ally Genius I do have Autism too. 💙

[@andrea_5199]

I have it too

[@funtime_omega7781]

Why do I get the vibe that this is "autism every day" just the newer, more recent version?

[@JupiterTechnology12.000]

I'm a Man I'm 26 And I have this Autism Disorder too Got the Diagnosis at the Age of 16 My World just Stopped it was a Shock😔😔😔😔😔 Won't ever Forget that Situation.

[@bellasimms7044]

Watching this makes me so angry because I have a half brother who has autism,I just want to say to those people that they don’t know what it’s like, they don’t know what they’re going through,they don’t know that the kid has a disorder. They don’t know anything that’s going on in their life.

[@andermiskinis4989]

I’m 26 this year and was just recently diagnosed with Autism. I wish that I had gotten diagnosed earlier so I could get help sooner.

[@nadzab8895]

What are your symptoms, if I may ask?

[@andermiskinis4989]

@@nadzab8895 I have major sensory issues. I don’t always understand jokes or sayings. I am almost always stimming in some way. And I struggle to communicate verbally. I do much better with written or an app. I can speak, but I communicate much better when writing. I also have a hard time looking people in the eye when I’m talking to them. It feels like the person is invading my personal space when I’m looking at them. I feel much better if I’m looking slightly to the side or down at their shirt or shoes. I feel I can concentrate better on the conversation that way. If that makes sense.

[@nadzab8895]

@@andermiskinis4989 I send you heartwarming hugs, it's great enough that you can express what you feel so eloquently in written form. Thank you for your reply.

[@paradent7422]

I wish my father didn't give up. It's hard being different. The parents have to deal with the responses of Autism. But to be the one living in the mind. It's so hard. So much noise.

[@apollo8503]

Paradent aww I’m so sorry to hear that :( wanna be friends?

[@paradent7422]

@@apollo8503 Sure, why not?

[@shadowx2652]

I'm saying right now keeping a secret from your child like that is practically the same as bailing and returning 18 years later😡. Self awarness is the key to self improvement

[@pianoman2276]

What a beautiful moral!

[@ohchiroii]

This was beautiful!!!!

[@bobbooyse]

This made me cry, this is exactly how is was/is

[@Biancalovestosew98]

I have autism!💗😄

[@jassnow7298]

Why am I watching these I cry at the end every time.

[@richbrianisfire3184]

aww my little brother has autism and he can't speak or anything its so sad and nobody understands him

[@jshir17]

Nothing for us without us

[@le0ismyp00kie]

My whole 12 almost 13 years of living, my grandmother and both my parents believed I have autism. When I started middle school, I started to notice that in different from the rest. Going back to when I was 8 years old, I started to act psychotic and bipolar. I had terrible anxiety and paranoia. I suffered for 2 years until when I was 10 I tried self harming. My parents filed for a psychiatrist appointment and when the day came, I’ve been diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. One day when I was 11, I was ranting about how I don’t like being touched or I hate loud sounds and pointing out my weird, strange habits. My parents looked at each other stunned....my mom started tearing up and my dad said in a shaky voice that he, my mom and my grandmother believed for the longest time that I have autism. I have had horrendous experiences that had changed my life for the worst. I’ve been ‘restrained’ by my father who suffocated me. I have had homicidal thoughts to him and I can’t love or trust him much. So a week ago, I was diagnosed with PTSD. I experience nightmares, I’ve been more depressed and distant and I have a crippling fear like no other. On April 1st, I start autism assessments. I have a para teacher who is really nice and helpful and she told my parents that she believes in autistic. Fortunately, with the help of my girlfriend in our LGBTQ relationship and my close friends, life is becoming slowly easier!!✨✨✨

[@simplydee2567]

Don't give on your autistic kids! They need so much love, understanding, and patience.

[@Leaf_lovez-snacks]

As an autistic person it’s sad to see how the mom Just leaves her daughter and to the parents with autistic children thinking they’re failing Let me just say you are doing amazing and a mother or father

[@carolevans1602]

I have autism

[@nirvanafan58]

me too

[@lionproud1287]

Why does all the dialogue sound like one of those Top War ads where the people fight about who has the most power.

[@Raccoonboi634]

As someone who’s autistic, I come here when I need a good laugh

[@ndstar6467]

im so sorry even i would not but probably relate but honestly the sad events in this short is just so wtf right now

[@TheMaxmax5454]

text autism to 72727 and register to watch live event now about South Florida Autism Charter School no obligation to donate

[@melkathleen6460]

“Services can cost up to $100,000 a year”. It’s true and if your child has autism as a result of a vaccine injury like my son, no one will be held liable, no one will help you.

[@draftmagicagain1000]

Your son was developing typically and then had sudden regression? If so I am very sorry to hear. You are still able to get services, correct?

[@m4dy_01ivervideolife7]

And getting stress while I eat and I eat slow, very slow and some things get messed up over me, and I know it does to them and I hope their okay and wish the luck upon them 😊

[@michaelalippert5322]

I cried watching this... it was so sad :(. I am mad at that mother, never give up on your child!

[@AccordProductions]

Michaela Lippert unfortunately this is a real situation and many kids are left alone or parents leave each other because it’s hard.

[@ksmart1235]

Thank God both of my parents never gave up on me they both raised me and they never separated when I grew up now

[@TheMaxmax5454]

@@ksmart1235 you are very fortunate because divorce rate is very high among parents of kids with Autism, Max

[@ksmart1235]

@@TheMaxmax5454 Lucky me

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@YoSamdySam]

Are the NTs ok?

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

I’m autistic and epileptic

[@gwensmith318]

I have 2 friends who have Autism spectrum disorder.

[@glamanesthesia5259]

This is depressing. Maybe you should show positive things

[@m4dy_01ivervideolife7]

I am autistic and when I was born I was mean til I aged 13 years old I got nice and sweet, and changed and I feel like I act little, as a little kid, but when I see myself I am a teenager, like I’m 16 years old, I was gonna die when I was young, cause I had a cleft pallet on my lip, and it was all covered, to where I could not speak or anything or not eat, and then suddenly someone saved my life, the hospital people, and when I could not talk, I would do sign language, and I can’t remember things as well with my ability

[@johnsigsworth6979]

I have autism and anxiety but people know me better than I am now but i am a teenager now and I'm nearly 16 next year and my family and friends are coming to my 16th birthday party and we gonna have a disco and party food and stuff and dancing and drinking and we are going to have lots of fun and when I'm 19 and I am going to leave school and go to college and study law sociology and business and technology and social media and I'm going to university and I think university is particularly good for me because I focused on my studies and I am going through tough times at school and now I'm going to get a job

[@jellydamasing1394]

nice to you

[@100chuckjones]

Funny when I was younger, and still till this day, I was always quirky, had these repetitive habits that were impossible to stop, socially withdrawn... Yet when doctors told me my youngest child was diagnosed with Autism ironically I was in complete shock. I look at the world from a totally different lens than everyone else, I always have. Maybe it will help me understand my little boy better.

[@shadowx2652]

How do you look at the world from a different view?

[@shadowx2652]

@Eli Mar you have my empathy. I don't know what your language is but it's my first language not Spanish sadly.

[@100chuckjones]

@@shadowx2652 I just don't see everything like everyone else does. I don't like to be social, it's hard for my to eye contact with anyone for more than a second. I am drawn to music and notes in succession vs melody's. You can hear my playing on my you tube channel if you wish. The most socializing i do is probably on the internet. Though i have been married for 20 years now, my wife is a lot like me.

[@shadowx2652]

@@100chuckjones well that makes three of us, more or less😁. I never was too good with eye contact myself and i don't always like to be social. Well much less now because like henry townshend I learned that at times it's unwise to be seen and heard of. Unnecessary attention being what I am. But supposedly every once in a while i really don't mind being social. But when i move out to be on my own i will remain alone completely. No contact with anyone for a year what so ever until I figure things out for myself. Chuck Jones the Looney tunes creator😄. Btw congrats 👏 on the marriage. I don't think women are for me romanticly speaking. But here's a fun assumption: you never danced with your wife at the wedding out of shyness.

[@natashasherman4458]

This video is relatable because my eldest son is autistic.

[@biomanization]

Sorry mom left. Can I hug dad?

[@m4dy_01ivervideolife7]

And so if I feel nervous I would do my hands as to shake

[@honestgirl5616]

I have aspergers syndrome

[@seldomvisions]

wow i cried at the end oh my god

[@draftmagicagain1000]

I didn't even make it that long 😅.

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[@DurhamBell]

On the spectrum myself. This whole horror-show "film" could have ended right at the beginning with 30-year-old technology (speech synthesis software has existed since 1977). They didn't quite stoop to the level of Autism Speaks (using badly physically/mentally retarded individuals), but they didn't fall too short of that mark. This a money-making ploy. It's similar to the staging of children with flies all over them for the "feed the starving children" charities. Put simply, why would a child not brush away an insect from its face, unless directed not to do so? Madness. Certainly they will say "why is it bad if we help people?" Perhaps you do, but you hurt many more. People think autism is practically the black plague because of these misleading videos. It's atrocious. Often people misunderstand that autism is the least of the people's problems who are featured in these "films". Autism is a developmental disorder, it does not cause serious physical deformities. A person on the spectrum may have them, but they are completely unrelated. The fact is that there are very easy solutions for non-verbal people on the spectrum. If Hellen Keller could learn to read & write, do you really expect me to understand that lack of verbal communication is tantamount to a death sentence for an entire family? Seriously, go watch "The Theory of Everything", then come back & tell me this video makes any sense at all. My wife & I have been trying to have a child, but have been unsuccessful. Do you know the one reason it makes me sad to be looking into adoption? Because I probably won't get a kid on the spectrum. I hope we do get a wonderful child on the spectrum. If we don't, that's okay too, but I hope we do. Autism doesn't make parents "give up" on their children, shitty parents are the only thing that even CAN make them give up. The recent claims of an "autism epidemic" are also ridiculous. The fact that diagnosticians are better at detecting it does not mean it just started happening. Again, some groups (not going to point a finger at Autism Speaks...oh shit, I just did) have latched on to this "demonize the autistics" stratagem because it pulls people's heart-strings, which pulls their wallet-strings.

[@TheMaxmax5454]

Hi Durham, I produced this video based on my daughter and my experience, she is 25 years old and still is non-verbal and has severe behaviors. These experiences are all based on actual events that happened to my daughter. As far as diagnosis being better as the reason for more cases, I say bullshit, my daughter would have been tagged with some label due to her severity. As far as it not being a bad thing, in my case I would do anything and have done everything at great cost to "cure her" and it is a bad thing. Many people with mild autism do great things, that is cool but don't put my daughter or people like her in that group, severe Autism sucks for my daughter and it sucks for her family, but we will not give up. Max

[@Sam-xx6hq]

This doesn't happen all the time my nephew has autism he talks all the time he is going to school he is FIVE YEARS Old he talks every day he loves me he calls me Aunt Hannah he is excelling in school and I come over too my dad's house to help and see everyone. I love him he and all most every one he meets he turns them into a new friend his dad is dead and cas (my nephew) still knows his dad's name because his mom still talks to him about his dad he doesnt so he doesnt have to ask any questions in the future because he'll all ready know so much. Thank you for reading.

[@ligzillalv1158]

one of my greatest friend have autism,but she can paint really well and she has a great imaginetion. and i love her. she understands that im suicidel....and she hates when i cut myself,tahts why i love her.

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@teresacullen7777]

thank you shared 👍💖⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩

[@jessfilmz6849]

I had the chance to deal with an autistic child. God put me in the right place at the right time. She was lost and just walking by my house with no parents. The video is on my page. It was very frightening.

[@m4dy_01ivervideolife7]

But that never stops me for doing any videos, but I don’t know some things as well as anyone would, but I wish the best for anyone to, with autism and autistic

[@teresacullen7777]

her brain works different . she starseed more intelligent than norm 💖🎶💚🙏

[@user-zv9ux2mn2d]

Autism looks very different from person to person. Some people in the spectrum can graduates school, hold jobs, get married. Others will never be verbal, struggle with basic coordination skills, and have no ability to care for themselves. For some families an autistic child makes their family a little different for other families, depending on what services are available to them and the level of severity, it can be nightmarish.

[@MrsAngi027]

I am an autistic person. Independent, living without parents for about 15 years. And this film is offensive to me. Yes, I stimm and it is hurting somebody? I have a job and I stimm at work too. Do you think I need a help??? Why? I am happy, have a job, a home, a fiance, I am fully independent. Don't show me as a broken person!!!

[@mysteriddle1178]

I have autism too, but I don't think that this video is talking about autism. I think that this video is talking about how some people can react when they find out that their kids have autism (yes, sometimes people leave their kids alone).

[@TheMaxmax5454]

Anita I am so happy you are succeeding, way to go! I produced this video and it my daughter and what she has gone through. She is 25 years old today and she lives with me, I wish she had the ability to do the things that you do. Max

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@wardatahri8443]

I love this short film so much :)

[@TheMaxmax5454]

Thank you! Max

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@glamanesthesia5259]

This is a terrible commercial.srsly why highlight the long term as if they are doomed!

[@flyingpotatogamer0336]

I have ASD but high functioning and its not fun i get into trouble so much but i dont know how to control it i have had 10 warnings from the police and im only 13 and thats cuz of issues with others also to get assed i had to say this "what will it take for pple to listen for me to kill someone" and then everyone listed i knew from the age of 8 i wanst ure average kid also i have ADHD OCD DYSLEXIA MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER ANXIETY & DIPRESSION i have been excluded from my school once and my next step is being kicked out and i dont want to it can be good but can be bad at times but dont give up there is light at the end of the tunnel and maybe just maybe u can make it big like Einstein who had asbugers syndrome and look at wut he did dont give up now carry on

[@marufubi]

I hope you're okay. You're a great person, keep on pushing! You are loved!

[@tonysaunitama3080]

I fell sorry for her and the dad

[@mulimirasocceracademy3806]

Whats the name of the movie guys ?

[@miarigney2747]

I do the same things

[@xzbitrox709]

I don't want to die. I just want to leave the earth after my son. That is the only wish I have in my life.... he is autistic.

[@savetheearth6906]

Very good

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@kirstendunst2023]

that's so sad :'( 2:17

[@KarnaksDreamofLife]

Sad o almost cried

[@krystindouglas9076]

How was his daughter "out of control"?

[@BenKlassen1]

There was a quick camera pan to the mess she had made of store merchandise.

[@jenniferoppong7818]

the mom was so horrible.

[@allygenius8088]

I agree!

[@2HAMMERS1]

I so agree, We were a married couple with a child born with Autism. My wife just LEFT.... I am alone now with my now 11 year old son My son is so Awesome...I call him my gift from God And we all know God never makes a mistake.

[@Ava-lz5nr]

John Smith god bless you and your son

[@edenmiaa9607]

John Smith I have autism just want to say that's... Her loss! She's missing out autism is not bad it's just something we are born with we are just a little different to others that's all. It's worrying because you don't know how your child will cope in the future but it's all practice and experience.

[@2HAMMERS1]

Miss Eden, You are so right in everything you typed, My ex is missing out on the very best as our son will only be young once, How sad I feel for her ( the Mom ) that she had turned her back and abandoned her son the way she did. You are so right Miss Eden, autism is not bad at all, in fact in an off-beat sort of way, like in my son's case, he is unaware that his own Mom, turned her back on him. An act like this to a young child born without autism I feel would have left a lot of hard emotions that would take years to heal. Thank you for your message!

[@niqueeetv9216]

It’s not a bad thing at all and any school that doesn’t accept any child with autism is sick Nd stupid my little brother has autism Nd he is one of the smartest most loveing person I ever met we are closer actually because of it I wouldn’t want to lose him for the world

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@tatiannaday4278]

why did the mother leave?!.. how dare she?!

[@simplyvince1744]

This is part of the problem. Let's try for autism *acceptance* instead. Because awareness is this. It's treating human beings like they're just a problem that needs to be dealt with. Accept people for who they are, even if their brain might work a little differently than yours does.

[@TheMaxmax5454]

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[@Lessgo-wx4rd]

my little brother was having these symptoms and my parents cured it by bitting him lol

[@dostainbuzdar3286]

My 5 years daughter autistic. In our country Pakistan has no residential centre even not a good therapist , need a help please