tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post4108905936288121228..comments2023-10-30T11:10:59.153-05:00Comments on What are they thinking?: EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION...The Update...Mom26childrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218226918121229676noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post-61667181270492194452010-11-11T23:08:39.714-06:002010-11-11T23:08:39.714-06:00Thanks for your information your information might...Thanks for your information your information might be very helpful for the home builders. With your information anyone can get the good construction thanks for your information.mitchell buildershttp://www.mitchellhomesinc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post-61687205402360111352008-11-14T18:21:00.000-06:002008-11-14T18:21:00.000-06:00i tried to find a way to contact you without leavi...i tried to find a way to contact you without leaving a post but this looks like the only way <BR/><BR/>I recently saw this episode of extreme makeover. i noticed that many of the behaviors your youngest song exhibited were similar to that of my 4 year old cousin. my cousin is actually one of a set of triplets who i lived with for some time after they were born. he has had many difficulties and is receiving therapies but as yet, i don't believe they have diagnosed him with anything....or, more accurately, he has been offered several different diagnosis. I work with preschoolers now so these cousins are always on my mind and particularly him. I was just wondering if you might be so gracious as to contact me and maybe give me a little more information about his diagnosis. i don't know a lot about autism but i know that it can present in different ways. it would really mean the world to me if you could contact me. my name is Laura and you can contact me at ellewinkle@gmail.com.<BR/><BR/>your family is so blessed with all the love you have. and if i do not hear from you i wish you all the best.<BR/><BR/>peace, love and happiness :)Miss Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331751089089650898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post-50689985052807192282007-09-22T15:46:00.000-05:002007-09-22T15:46:00.000-05:00I "googled" extreme makeover blogs and found yours...I "googled" extreme makeover blogs and found yours. I'm so glad to read through your gratitude for the gift that was given to you. Recently I was part of the Minnesota home makeover and found it to be an awesome experience. Being able to set aside my own trials and stresses to work for someone else was in some ways a freeing experience.<BR/><BR/>When I was teaching in the classroom a couple years ago, I had a child who was later diagnosed with Asperger's. The school I taught at was his third in three years. Because he was undiagnosed at the time, he was labeled a troublemaker. (The kid was in 2nd grade when I had him.) A little research led me to believe what was REALLY going on and was able to deal with him appropriately. It was my first experience in dealing with Autism and its associated disorders.<BR/><BR/>I saw your episode when it first aired, and as always I had the kleenex close by.<BR/><BR/>The episode I worked on is supposed to air November 25 - a two hour special.<BR/><BR/>Take careVJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158560499937846513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post-79343992210013143032007-08-24T22:54:00.000-05:002007-08-24T22:54:00.000-05:00We enjoyed it again. Your story was our inspirati...We enjoyed it again. <BR/><BR/>Your story was our inspiration to step up and see what we could do to help others. We've received a little limelight so far and it looks like the light will be getting brighter soon.<BR/><BR/>Our family situation is somewhat similar. Besides my step-mom and brother and sister-in-law our local family doesn't come around much. We wear them out I'm sure as they are the only ones that babysit for us, about every 1 1/2 months or so.<BR/><BR/>My wife's parents and my mom live in Minnesota and we are here in Utah. They help when they are able, from a distance.<BR/><BR/>We still feel quite isolated in our way too small rental house. It may be a bit pathetic, but we hope for help to have a home of our own someday.<BR/><BR/>We are becoming involved in more Autism events, schools, etc and we hope to acquire more friends that REALLY understand.Dadof6Autistickidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872142455240124466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post-82590208513920352052007-08-21T12:06:00.000-05:002007-08-21T12:06:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed the show! I had missed the Feb ru...I really enjoyed the show! I had missed the Feb run so was glad to see it. I have a dd, age 4, dx with Asperger's. I read several blogs by moms of kids on spectrum and it inspires me! <BR/><BR/>I am wondering what in the house do you like best in the new house? (that really helps with concerns with autistic kids) Do you recommend anything for someone building a home?<BR/><BR/>Have you encountered any neighbors/locals who are annoyed you were lucky recipient?<BR/><BR/>Just curious. (((hugs))) for the hard part and big pats on the back for all the great advocacy you are doing! xo, MissyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32355297.post-14163436127967907772007-08-20T06:28:00.000-05:002007-08-20T06:28:00.000-05:00I just saw this for the first time last night and ...I just saw this for the first time last night and wanted to wish the best for you and your family. Your kids looked like they really had a blast skiing and I wish they had shown a bit more of that. Our family enjoyed last nights show, our nephew has autism and now in his teens is doing very well, I remember for the longest time he did not speak at all but now he makes up for it... usually very loudly at a wedding, LOL, but we all understand.. have to explain to those that dont that he isnt being rude that is just how he is. That is what we all strive for, to be loved for who we are, not what others expect us to be.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and your family, take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com