It's Our Birthday but the Gifts are for YOU!

Congratulations to our winners (see below!)  Email me at kim stagliano @ gmail with your mailing address please. 

By Kim Stagliano

To celebrate our first birthday, we have presents for you!  CD's, Books and a DVD! Just leave a comment - and if you have a preference as to which item you'd like, let us know!  Thank you so much for supporting Age of Autism! Please don't forget you can help us keep the posts coming by making a donation via PayPal. (Do you like my new hat?)  KS

1) Jamie Manning's "What Remains" CD (Music that chronicle's the Lives of Parents Raising Children with Autism. Click the link to listen to samples.) Three lucky winners! Maria, Barbara Rodriguez, Dolores Goneau

2) Chantal Sicile Kira's "Autism Life Skills: From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More. 10 Essential Abilities Every Child Needs and Deserves to Learn" Book. Four lucky winners! Erica in Alabama, Nicole Bryant, Roger, Ben's Dad

3) Watch Me Learn's "About Me and You ...and my friends too!" Evidence-based social skills training DVD. One lucky winner!  Dr. Jon

Comments

[Shelly Sulkoske]

I have been an avid reader of Dan Olmsted's since he wrote the bombshell about the first cases of autism (Donald T.) who was cured after receiving a series of gold salts treatments. I have followed the A of A ever since. You have the unique ability to not only offer excellent advice from a parent perspective, but you also bring in the scientific, legal and intellectual talent to put forth the arguments and analysis that really matter. Of course you also keep us up to date on the tactics of the Offits and the vaccine jealots, too. I open your site first thing with my morning coffee every day to keep informed and to keep up the good fight for our kids sake. I have a 14 year old son with autism who was vaccine injured at the age of 1 1/2. We are working on those lifeskills which I hope will serve him well in his fast-coming adult future. The book by Chantal would be a great help at our life stage. (BTW, We have proof of mercury toxicity and his case is part of the omnibus hearings). I only wish we could get to the truth and that those in power would be big enough to admit the truth. Your website helps me to believe that this will actually happen in my lifetime. God Bless. And keep up the good work!!!

Your Friend in the Trenches,

Shelly

[Arlene]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I don't know how in the world the autism community would stay informed with the lastest news without "Age of Autism". Thank you so much for all you do and all the bull you have to put up with to help our children. God Bless You.

[Sally Derrick]

Happy Birthday! Wow it is hard to believe that it has been a year. Please keep up the wonderful work that you do to keep all of us informed!

[Dawn]

Happy Birthday Age of Autism!!! Thanks for your support throughout this journey. It would be great to get Jamie's cd. It really captures my emotions.

[Lea Schizas]

Once again, a BIG Happy Birthday, Age of Autism. From the very first issue when I subscribed, you hooked me in. I look forward each and every day for the editorials and comments from fellow members.

Your straight to the point approach is what enticed me to continue reading.

I am a book lover so "Autism Life Skills" sounds like a winner for my library.

[Lin]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AoA!! Our community is better served having the caring hearts and soles that are Age of Autism. We appreciate you, each and every one.

As a constant advocate and "go to" person for autism resources in our rural community, i could put any ot the items you've so graciously offered to good use. And thanks for the sentiment!

Again, HAPPY BITHDAY, AoA!! We appreciate you!

The Wessels

[Lynda Huggins]

Congratulations! I know of no one organization that has accomplished so much in 1 YEAR! You are such a valuable resource for those who care about someone with autism. Bless each and everyone who makes Age of Autism possible.

Any of the resources would be a great addition to our local lending library.

Best wishes for MANY more years of sharing the news.

[Dr. Jon]

Hey guys, I've been a subscriber for about eight months to your newsletter. I'm a chiropractor about to start a family and without Age of Autism as a foundation for my research into the vaccine/autism connection I would have been lost. I have helped educate hundreds of my own patients and urged many more to at least be informed of both sides of the argument before vaccinating. I owe a good percentage of my knowledge to information you've either given me or led me to.

Happy Birthday and I look forward to many more!!

Thanks for Everything!

Oh yeah, Watch Me Learn would be a valuable asset to the clinic, something to pass along to parents with children on the spectrum.

Dr. Jon

[Jennifer]

Happy Birthday!!! I gain so much incredible information and insight from this! I am a parent of a child with autism and also work with children and families battling this maze. I would be blessed to have any gifts - although I am a book lover. I'm surprised I haven't bought Chantal's book already, but would love it! I read Age of Autism religiously and appreciate all you do. Keep the info. coming! It is much needed and we need to continue to fight for our children!

[Frankie]

I am new to Age of Autism, however I am still learning the autism community and my way around. My son is 4 and he was diagnosed in 2006 with mild autism. I appreciate all the information that is sent out from Age of Autism and all the great resources!! As a parent, I deeply appreciate all of your efforts!

Happy Birthday!

Frankie

[jamie]

I read Age of Autism faithfully every day. I have a 14 y.o. with autism. He was injured by vaccines at 2 y.o. I look forward each day to seeing what you have posted on vaccine information as well as what new research, what political figures are saying, the child warriors...the whole sight is fantastic. I spend time reading and researching for my child. I also volunteer for a group that supports families with children with autism. I would appreciate any of the gifts so that I could educate myself further and then, share the information with the many parents that we serve in Tennessee. It would be a blessing and an honor to receive any of your gifts. Thank you for what you do, and thank you in advance for your consideration of me and our group as a recipient of one of your valuable gifts.
Jamie B. Beyond The Limits an autism resource connection

[Erica in Alabama]

If it wasn't for websites like this one I would still be lost in the world of Undiagnosed. I owe you ,and everyone like you, everything. I am eternally greatful!!!

I would love to be in the drawing for the book!

[Lorie Lisius]

Happy Birthday and thank you so much! I would love the DVD or the Autism Life Skills book!

[Karen]

Thank you AoA group for all you do! You make a difference. I have enjoyed reading the articles and the up-to-date information on what's happening in our world of autism. The personal stories are touching too. I'm passionate about helping our kids (my beautiful son is affected and recovering), and I am concerned about the many children at risk. I am inspired by your energy and drive to reach out to so many people. It will take many, many more of us speaking out together to be heard and affect change but there is hope. As you say “We are One!” and I pray that many more will be inspired to action by your words and seemingly tireless advocacy on behalf of our children. My belief is that we CAN turn the tide on the current modern medical views that are seriously lacking in identifying our children early, effectively treating our kids and sadly failing to address the serious problems with our current vaccination schedule and ingredients. It will continue to take a MAJOR collective effort to affect this kind of change but I believe we CAN do it.

If you could put me in the drawing for the DVD that would be great. Happy birthday!

Karen

[Lori Edwards]

Happy Birthday, AoA! I would love to have that DVD!!!!!!!

[Beth Katten]

Hi:

I love your blog. All of your articles are very interesting I would be interested in the book as a gift

[Beth]

Happy Birthday to Age of Autism! Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on all the latest and timely info about autism. You are an invaluable resource to the autism community!!!!

[Christy Harrill]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for all the great articles. It's usually what I end up talking about through the day.
I'd love the book but all look great!

[Delores Goneau]

I would love the book or CD and a Happy birthday to you!

[Maria]

Happy Birthday!,

Here I thought I have missed years of the best news on the web. You are only one year old? I would have thought you were a veteran. I have been reading your posts for over 8 months now.
I get a l-o-n-g list of emails daily and yours is the first one I read every day. Keep up the great work!

You can put me in your hat for the book please. :)

Thanks again for getting my morning started every day.

Maria

[Judy]

All systems are go for your message to AOA

Hey AOA, it's your birthday
I'm in charge of the stars and I'm here to say Hey AOA, you're the big star, today!

My name is Zoom and I live on the moon
And I came down to earth just to sing you this tune Cause AOA, it's your birthday, today!

A present for you I wanted to find,
An outerspace creature, a one-of-a-kind,
A wild wop or a kookoochoo
An applethwop or a buzzardsnew
Or maybe a three eyed tickleshnay
For your birthday

Did you ever ask, "Ah what's a kookoochoo?"
Well up on the moon it's nothing new.
But that won't do for you!
On your birthday

I've searched behind the clouds and stars
I even Zoomed my bike to Mars
And met my friend, the Saucer man
And he said "Hey Zoom, I've got the bestest plan, What your friend needs, is something new! So how about a song, just from you!"

And so tonight, when you're in bed
I'll be singing to you as I zoom overhead
Singing AOA, Happy Birthday
Singing AOA, Happy Birthday
Singing AOA, Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday AOA, see you next year and many, many more birthdays to follow.

I have always said to my grandson's teachers; if, we could video them for him to learn we, would have another Albert Einstein! He is such a visual learner and if I am fortunate to win, I would love the "watch me learn" video. Actually, anyone of them would be great. The songs on the CD are so awesome.

Warm regards.

[Barbara]

Many Happy returns on the day! Would love any of the items! Keep up the stellar work!
BB

[Andrea Owens]

WOW! HAPPY BIRTHDAY and I'm so glad that I found AGE OF AUTISM. Interesting that you would ask "Do you like my hat?" That's the O N L Y book that my grandson who has autism(who lives with me) was interested in for most of his earlier years. Immediately, when I saw that comment, many memories of our reading it over and over and over and over (all of you understand in the world of autism). Sean is 9 now and with much biomedical, O T, ABA, vision therapy, and on and on, he is now on the road to recovery!!!!!
Sign me up for the About You and About Me DVD. And - - - - Many more happy birthdays!

[Nicole Bryant]

Happy Birthday! Thank you for your dedication, I have learned so much here in the last 7 months since my sons diagnosis. I'd really love to be put in for the book.

[Holly]

Happy Birthday. Sign me up for the book.
Thanks.

[Angie]

THANKS! AOA! Thanks to everyone who has made it what it is today, my saving grace sometimes! THANKS!

I would like to be entered for the raffle for the book (item2) and the DVD (item3), either would be well used at our housed and then payed forward to others! Thanks!
Angie Mom To Ethan, Alex, and Megan

[Ben's dad]

Great work - Thanks! I can't imagine how you do all that you do. The book by Chantal Sicile-Kira looks very interesting. I like the DVD too. But quite frankly I'll be happy to wake up and see a new story on AoA and the comments that follow, and to not get noticed reading it all at work.

[Carol]

Happy Birthday!!
Put my name down for the Chantal Sicile Kira book. :) Thanks!

[Bridgett]

Thank you for all that you've done and continue to do for our community. :)

Toss my name in the hat for the DVD...social skills seem to be where Parker's lacking the most.

Thanks so much!!

Bridgett

[Jan]

thank you, thank you for such a terrific site, oh and happy birthday!!!
I'd love the book, it looks great!

[Patti]

Thank you all for keeping us informed while also giving us a much-needed laugh on a regular basis! Happy Birthday, AOA. My son could really use the social skills DVD...

Patti

[Noel]

Happy Birthday! Watch Me Learn's. Thanks!

[Gail C.]

Happy Birthday AOA! Put my name in the hat for the DVD. After we use it, I promise to pass it on.

[asdmommywarrior]

Happy Birthday AoA!!! May AoA have many more birthdays! I would love to have "Autism Life Skills: From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More. 10 Essential Abilities Every Child Needs and Deserves to Learn" if I win! Keep up the great work;)

[Mary]

I love AofA! Where else can you find the truth about what's happened to all our kids, and hope for their futures, as well?
Please think of us for the social skills DVD--social skills is the one area DAN! hasn't been able to unlock for our little gal.

[Maria Buchta]

Watch Me Learn, please.

[Kelli Ann Davis]

"Do you like my new hat?"

Ooohh...it's the 40's version of "Carol Merrill" sans doors number 1,2,and 3.

[Alexis]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for being here. This site runs so smooth I would have thought it was older!

Sign me up for the book!

Alexis

[nhokkanen]

Happy Birthday, AoA! I'd love to have Chantal Sicile-Kira's wonderful book. Alas, money is tight for my family, too.

But I shouldn't complain too much. Yesterday I did buy my son a Ralph Lauren polo shirt.

However two aspects would make my stylish cousin shriek:
1. It came from a thrift store instead of Bloomingdale's;
2. I had to cut off the neck tag for my son's comfort. Sacrilege! (Afterward I genuflected to the fashion gods.)

[K Fuller Yuba City]

Yaaaaay! Presents!
Muxic is in our Son's soul, so if chosen, the music please.

[Tanners Dad]

Happy Birthday. Any of the above. I kind of would like a new hat for winter too:)

[Susan]

Happy Birthday AoA!! You touch so many lives in so many ways... so, THANK YOU!!

The Watch Me Learn DVD or the music CD would be great! Thanks for the chance!

[jennifer]

Gatogorra - great analogy LOL

[Maurine Meleck]

I like your hat
I do like that
My mother wore
A hat like that.

[BARBARA RODRIGUEZ]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. IWOULD LIKE THE CD. IAM A AUTISM GRANDMOTHER.

[Michelle]

Happy Birthday AoA! If I win, I would love the Watch me Learn dvd.

[Roger]

Congratulations, but more importantly, Thank You! Your work helps remind a lot of parents like me, that we are not crazy.

I'm very interested in the book.

Thanks.
Roger

[Laneysmom]

Every day you change the way I look at our lives. Thank you A of A!!
The DVD sounds great

[J. Rishel]

Happy Birthday!
This autism Mommy would love the music CD. AOA, as well as Generation Rescue, has helped me through, and was the place I was given the gift of hope. That is priceless. Thank you for everything!

[Gatogorra]

Happy first birthday, AOA!

What you've created is the central life of a community which is fighting for no less than the lives of children and survival of the species. Just little things like that. This project has good genes and excellent natural immunity to all the flak and disparagement aimed by those who are terrified of the truth and its pursuit. You who edit and write for it are like white blood cells, glutathione and immune factors: you're forced to escort out the toxins and counter the trollery. You see it first and deal with the sickening stuff, break it down to comprehensible form so we can build up better immunity to the garbage ourselves and live to fight another day. Corny analogy but true-- thank you for everything.

I know I don't have to pass on the usual suggestion I make to parents of one year olds: rethink those one year shots.

[scarpenter]

wow! Happy B-day to AoA! I would like the book or dvd. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[Heather]

Congratulations on a year!! I'd love to win the About Me & You DVD!

[hellokittiemama/MT]

Happy Birthday to you... How's the song go? you belong in a ... zoo??? :)

I'd love the social skills DVD!

[Beverly]

Happy Birthday!

I'm interested in the book.

Thank you for posting.

[Cathy Jameson]

Yippeeeeee! We all love celebrations here--Happy Birthday AoA! My kids would all love the Watch Me Learn DVD :)

Cathy Jameson

[Diane]

Thanks for putting out all your great stuff. I'd love that DVD for Soph.
Diane

[Diane F.]

Wow, a year already? Congratulations! (I would love to win the book) THANK YOU for A of A. I can't imagine starting my day without it.

[Nicole]

Happy Birthday! Watch Me Learn's "About Me & You" looks like a great DVD!

[Maria]

Happy Birthday!

If I win may I have the CD?

Thanks for all you do!

Maria