My son Jayden was diagnosed with severe autism when he was 2 years old. When we 1st found out, it was like me and my wife Lisa got hit by a bus. We knew about the complications that come along with autism, especially when it is a severe case. for the !st year it was an emotional roller coaster for me. At times out of the blue i would just cry because i would think about how much more difficult life would be for him than people without autism. meanwhile my wife showed unbelievable strength, hardly ever even flinching over the situation. i decided to make a song called "MY Autistic Son" as a way to release my feelings. Right now Jayden is 3 and a half years old and has been getting services since he was diagnosed. We have come along way since the diagnosis and the days of feeling sad are pretty much behind me. he is a beautiful boy and brings much joy to our household. Probably the only time in the present that gets to me a little is when he is walking up the stairs, cause i see how difficult a time he has with what other children tackle so easily. Time has made me understand that Jayden is a work of perfection in God's different way and even though we try natural treatment I am completely happy the way things are. I love Jayden more than anyone could ever imagine.

Robert Lopez
ridgewood, NY