tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post1247063713975448864..comments2023-09-19T10:58:10.112-04:00Comments on Gluten Free in Georgia....Finally!: National Autism Awareness DayGinger Carter Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13393309870397837113noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-84437780764302142402008-04-09T12:16:00.000-04:002008-04-09T12:16:00.000-04:00Ginger,What an awesome post. You hit the nail on ...Ginger,<BR/><BR/>What an awesome post. You hit the nail on the head.<BR/><BR/>I just discovered your blog and am looking forward to some great reading as I catch up.<BR/><BR/>Thomastcdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18172603419168529544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-88473946230861008692008-04-04T15:03:00.000-04:002008-04-04T15:03:00.000-04:00As a speech pathologist I've worked with many, man...As a speech pathologist I've worked with many, many children with autism. Today, I teach Developmentally Delayed preschoolers. If I think that a child displays some traits of autism I share the info with the family. Almost thirty years ago I interned with children with autism. I'm sorry that the professionals weren't able to identify Jeffrey's autism. I tell people that all the time that with or without autism, children deserve a loving environment. It sounds like you've give that to Jeffrey. I love my students no matter what they bring to the table. My best to you and Jeffrey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-1565580529385561612008-04-04T14:49:00.000-04:002008-04-04T14:49:00.000-04:00Hi. I came to your site via a search for gf pound ...Hi. I came to your site via a search for gf pound cake. <BR/><BR/>I recently wrote a short story for a project to promote awareness of Autism Speaks. During my research, I met so many awesome mothers. Everyday heroines. I found precious little written about help for adult people with autism. This lack rather struck me. As if the autistic child does not grow up. Adult people with autism seem to be treated as rather invisible.<BR/><BR/>Then again, so did we celiacs for many years. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your site. Love it.<BR/>CurtissAnn<BR/>http://curtissannmatlock.comCurtissAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140990310512839963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-77581023564963597422008-04-03T09:55:00.000-04:002008-04-03T09:55:00.000-04:00I love me some Jeffrey! You have done an amazing j...I love me some Jeffrey! You have done an amazing job raising him - he is one helluva guy. I miss his hugs! He gives the greatest hugs - he learned that from his Mama :)<BR/><BR/>Please tell him that "Joyce" says hello!!!Joyoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025236187088283745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-57695147981537169952008-04-02T18:41:00.000-04:002008-04-02T18:41:00.000-04:00As you know, love always makes the world go round....As you know, love always makes the world go round. I am sure Jeffrey knows what a wonderful family he has.Gluten Free Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156753980979762441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-84518132887189072852008-04-02T14:57:00.000-04:002008-04-02T14:57:00.000-04:00Off topic, but you look really pretty in that last...Off topic, but you look really pretty in that last picture.<BR/><BR/>On topic, the one correction I have is that Jeffrey can quote THOUSANDS of NASCAR statistics. And he's told me most of them! :-)<BR/><BR/>Glad you did this post, and I too wish someone would do more on the "Gap Kids" like our Jeffrey.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284276947334579202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-60098262818684392392008-04-02T14:18:00.000-04:002008-04-02T14:18:00.000-04:00I have been thinking about you and Jeffery for the...I have been thinking about you and Jeffery for the past 2 days...it seems like every story on CNN.com is about autism. I wondered what your take on all of it was. <BR/><BR/>It is really sad that doctors weren't able to diagnose him sooner because research (as you noted) shows earlier diagnosis helps tremendously. I guess one good thing about Hollywood getting involved is that if their influences can help one mother who feels helpless or lost, then it's worth it. <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine what you've gone through with Jeffery - but you've done an amazing job. He is a wonderful person and so very caring...you've done a terrific job raising him and just think if you weren't so determined to find out what was wrong all those years, what he'd be like today. YOUR research and determination helped him be as strong, smart and stubborn as he is. : )Joy Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017247909040065396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-28806444081559241452008-04-02T13:22:00.000-04:002008-04-02T13:22:00.000-04:00That's beautiful. I'm so glad that awareness and ...That's beautiful. I'm so glad that awareness and intervention is so much better these days. I hope they do find some more new ways to work with the autistic young adults who missed out on those interventions.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881248027345266563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039470305309868856.post-36703482496508956012008-04-02T13:17:00.000-04:002008-04-02T13:17:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing your poignant ans sweet stor...Thank you for sharing your poignant ans sweet story. He sounds like an incredible young man due I'm sure to the wonderful love he's surrounded with.<BR/>Blogs Hugs for Both of You<BR/>Alexa kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506005179177196924noreply@blogger.com