Re: Flutie family faces challenge of autism

--- In autismlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, <cbrandl@xxxx> wrote:
> Tom (and everyone),
> I remember being at a conference in Illinois where I heard 
Jonathon Shestack speak to a very large group about his son Dov.  He 
agonized over the family's inability to know just what was wrong 
when Dov was ill or in pain.  At that time, I carried with me a copy 
of my book, telling of my personal experiences with FC, but was too 
shy to approach him. I KNEW there was a way to "reach" Dov!  It was 
just two years later that my annual Christmas appeal from CAN told 
the exciting story of the "breakthrough" that had occurred.  Dov had 
started to communicate, and (as we might expect) it was through 
facilitated communication. For whatever reason, however, CAN, Dov's 
family, and Soma and Tito (who were instrumental in making this 
happen) have chosen NOT to talk about how things got started.  
> 
> What about the Fluties?  Is there any chance we could introduce FC 
into Dougie's life????

yes

thx for volunteering

> 
> And --- why am I such a wimp?????
> 
> Char
> > 
> > From: Tom Smith <qim@xxxx>
> > Date: 2005/07/24 Sun PM 07:23:09 CDT
> > To: Autismlist <autismlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [Autismlist] Fwd: [AutDads] True measure of QB's heart 
found at home, Flutie family faces challenge of autism
> > 
> > ''I believe Dougie can understand the majority of what we're 
saying to
> > him," Doug said. ''I just don't think he's able to respond.
> > 
> > I think the elder Flutie is making progress.
> > 
> > Tom