CNN World Autism Day Segment Starring

[Family Loves Disney]

My son, Justin, and his autism assistance service dog, Luke Skywalker. Here is the website of the segment. I thought you all would be interested in seeing it. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/04/02/nr.cohen.autism.boy.dog.cnn?iref=videosearch

 

[Family Loves Disney]

just bumping up

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

I just watched the video online, it was great! your son is so sweet...and you are, too!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Ok Shannon, now I am crying. That story is heartwarming . There is nothing like the love of a dog.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

What a great story! Thank you so much for posting it on here!

Did your son pick out the dog's name or was he named before your son got him?

 

[fausz4]

My heart is so full right now! I am glad Luke is helping your family out so much... Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Family Loves Disney]

What a great story! Thank you so much for posting it on here!

Did your son pick out the dog's name or was he named before your son got him?

Believe it or not, we were only told his name was Luke. All during training, the other parents and I kept teasing him by saying "Luke the force is with you". At graduation during training, I received all of his medical records and on every page was the name, Luke Skywalker. All the adults there had a good laugh. Justin loved it! What boy wouldn't?

 

[Family Loves Disney]

My heart is so full right now! I am glad Luke is helping your family out so much... Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks. As my husband tells everyone, she is an advocate for not only those with autism, but for everyone that needs her. Could be why I am a nurse.

BTW, can I borrow your anonymous quote? I absolutely love it! I always tell everyone to live by my son's statement "it's the best day ever!" He says that on a daily basis, even when it isn't the best day ever for him.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Oh wow, I loved it! Your son and Luke are so wonderful together!

 

[fausz4]

Of course you can use the quote! I actually got it from an article from CNN...here is the link to the story behind it--
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/28/autism.essay/index.html

I have had the quote posted at my desk for some time...I love it and feel others should see it.

Have a good one!