"When we found out that our 2 yr old twins were both autistic we were

totaly lost. We didnt know anything about ASD and didnt even know

where to look for answers. We were told they may never speak. We

had so many questions and so few answers. We didn`t know where to

even look as we were told that not much is known about this dissorder.

In my search for answers, I came into contact with The Canadian

National Autism Foundation. They provided us with alot of information

about what to expect in the future, and gave us the tools to deal with

this. We can now see some hope for our girls. They are now recieving

the help and interaction that they so desperately need. The Foundation

is there whenever we need them. I cound never do enough to repay

them. If it wasn`t for them, we would still be in the dark. They have

provided us with so many resources that are really making a positive

effect on the twins. It has effected our whole family. We are alot more

aware of what is going on with our girls. We can see their improvement.

The Foundation has given me the insparation and the confidence to be

more effective in helping them learn and grow. I believe that they will

grow up to be normal happy funtioning adults. The Foundation truley

does the work of angels. They work tirelessly to help families that are so

desperate for help and have nowhere to turn. They provide a badly

needed service that is delivered straight from their hearts. I really

don`t know where we would be at this point if it wasn`t for the

Foundation. We need this service now and in the future and I have no

doubt they will always be there for us. I cannot thank Tina or the

Foundation enough for the hope they have given us. Our family thanks

you."

From the Howard/Ceretti family, Hamilton, ON

Thank you

I would like to say thank you so much for all of your help. I do not know

what I would done without your support and understanding. Your knowledge

has been outstanding. I am so glad that I found out about your foundation

which lead me to you. You helped me immediately where I could get no

answers no matter where I called. Thank you for being you.

Christine, Stoney Creek, ON

Thank you for helping me to understand my children more so that I can

help them. You have helped me out so much. I am glad I met you and spoke

with you. It`s nice to have someone there to listen and help you. Thank you.

Tina, Hamilton, ON

Thank you again for all the support and of course the mountain of resources

you have to share with families. Help comes in many different ways and I am

glad to of found you.

Sincerely,    

Tamara, Grimsby, ON

Thank you for helping me with the SSAH where I was getting no answers or support. You knew the right people to contact to get my 11/2 wait to move .

Thank you again

S.Z., Ottawa, ON

Thank you so much Tina for your email. I can't tell you how much it has

helped me to read some of this. Just when I think me and my husband are convinced that we need to look at our other options out there and POSSIBLY consider segregation, we get some really good days and I re-think everything again.

It really helped me to hear you talk about HOW your son's programming is

modified.

I can relate to your volcano example as this is how we are pretty much

modifying the curriculum for ourselves. I am glad to know that other kids

programs are modified to this extent as well. I always had the feeling that

when a kid is in an integrated setting, he is pretty much expected to do

MOST of what the kids are doing in the class. I am now starting to realize

that this is NOT true. They are expected to study the same areas

(ie. Volcanoes, or Forces) but to the extent of their abilities and to the

degree of practicality that makes most sense to them.

Your email helped me in more ways than you know. Thank you so much!

Lisa, Ontario