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If you're feeling charitable….

CLICK HERE to donate money and get educated on a very important issue.

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    1. first says – reply to this


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      first

    2. blizzard says – reply to this


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      hmmm

    3. loren says – reply to this


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      NO

    4. lili says – reply to this


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      donate! it's important!1st?

    5. ashley says – reply to this


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      ….too bad i'm poor as hell

    6. sillyJill says – reply to this


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      Oh give me a break! Stick to what you know - being a low-life celebrity ass licker. Don't mess with the seriousness that is the autism epidemic. People, go get educated elsewhere, not here!

    7. Pam says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU PEREZ! This is such an important issue and us parents of Autistic kids understand the kind of exposure you can bring to this ignored epidemic. Thank you for putting this subject on your site as it can only bring positive results - education for your readers and hopefully some funding as well. Keep using your power & influence for good (as well as the oh-so-funny evil . . . LOL!)!

    8. Mom of Autistic son says – reply to this


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      Thanks Perez….this is AWESOME of you to support and share!!!

    9. katie says – reply to this


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      I'm walking the one in CT, if you wanna sponsor me :) I work with disabled adults and my major is teaching special education. I'm very active in these types of things.

    10. SH3RRY says – reply to this


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      i wish i could donate but im broke as hell.

    11. Allison says – reply to this


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      Hey Perez!
      Thanks so much for posting this :)

    12. autismspeaksX2 says – reply to this


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      I have twins with Autism, Thanks for putting the link on for your readers. The more that are educated then thats more who will know and understand Autism

    13. laurie says – reply to this


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      i can't believe i'm saying this, but you rock for this story!!!
      my 6 yr old son has autism and i think it's amazing you are supporting such a great cause!!!
      THANK YOU

    14. Melanie says – reply to this


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      My brother is autistic and I think it's great that Perez put this on his page. Please donate money and your support. On the website there is a calender for Walks for Autism. Check it out and see when the walk will occur in your town!!

    15. kimberly says – reply to this


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      Perez- your awesome!!! My nephew has autism and my brother is in Washington D.C. for the past 5 days speaking with congress like they do every year to raise more awareness and more money for this epidemic that many have closed their eyes to. Thank you for using this as not only a gossip site but also as a platform to enlighten people and cause conversation on truly important issues like autism…

    16. Oaks77 says – reply to this


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      Perez- Thanks for bringing this to your readers attention.

    17. CootPoot says – reply to this


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      Re: sillyJill – Shut the hell up, SillyJill! Bringing awareness is good, no matter where it comes from.

      Thanks for posting this Mario (Perez)!

    18. Merrick says – reply to this


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      Thank you for shedding light on this ever-too-prevalent cause affecting all too many families in our nation and beyond!

    19. Karen says – reply to this


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      Perez Speaks! When you speak, people listen! April will be Autism Awareness month so keep speaking. Sometimes trying to get attention for autism feels like "Horton Hears a Who" when they all band together saying "We are here, we are here, we are here!" The magnitude of autism incidents continue to grow, now 1 in 150 and affect boys over girls 4:1.

    20. sp says – reply to this


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      This organization is awesome! However, I wish there were more resources available for single moms, Iam a single mom with a son with Aspergers which is a form of high functioning autism. He is 13 and extremely volatile and violent. I wish we had respite care and counselors or teachers to come to the home and teach coping/life skills beyond what I am able to teach him. If anyone knows of any info for the Sierra Vista, AZ area, let me know! Thanks!

    21. Rosemary says – reply to this


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      Thank you for posting this Perez. My son is autistic, and we do need a cure, or at least understanding to why it happens and what it really means. So many parents just want closure and a real hope of where our children will be as adults. I am so glad to see you supporting this here, really Perez, you have made my day, I appreciate it so much.

    22. elyse says – reply to this


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      awww yay :)

    23. Rach says – reply to this


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      As a mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome - I'd prefer NOT to have Perez stick this on his website - quit PRETENDING like you give a shit about anyone. ugh you make me sick sometimes.

    24. Mom2Liamh says – reply to this


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      Perez… yet another reason that I love you!! Not nearly enough people with your "star power" bring enough attention to such an important topic. So… THANK YOU!!

    25. mom says – reply to this


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      As the mother of an Autistic child, I thank you. Please also remember that Autism affects 1 in 92 boys.

    26. Irene says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU SOOO MUCH PEREZ!! This trully means alot to me! Being a mother of a 3 year old child who has Autism, It gets hard having to explain to people exactly what Autism is Autism always seems to be compared to the movie Rain Man. Thankfully my sons condition is not severe. We just got news from the neurologist this week that my son will outgrow his Autism!! We couldnt be more happier.

    27. WE WANT ANSWERS! says – reply to this


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      for the few asswipes (am i allowed to say that here) who really wanna rant on perez because of what he does, wtf are you doing on this site!?!?! why are you clicking on the links?!?!?!

      that being said,
      thank you perez for putting this out there any kind of exposure is good exposure not enough people have been educated about this epedemic and by doing this you have raised the curiousity of many and of all different genres. We will find the missing piece to the puzzle, thank you for doing your part in helping us get closer

    28. Mallory says – reply to this


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      Good for you Perez, thank you for posting such a worthwhile cause!

    29. nicole says – reply to this


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      thank you so much for addressing this perez. i have a lot respect for you and any one that brings attention to such a critical cause…

      and for people leaving comments it's "children (or individuals) with autism" not "autistic children"! People first language …hello!

    30. shizdoodles says – reply to this


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      Thanks for putting up this link, P-dawg. This is a very worthwhile cause indeed.

    31. Jessie says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU PEREZ! I work in autism research and continue to work 1 on 1 with children with autism. This is an issue that WILL effect every single person. The rates of autism are now 1 in 150 and 1 in 94 for boys! It is one of the most devestating disorders and the rates of prevalence are absolutely alarming.

      THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    32. Katrina says – reply to this


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      Thank you for raising awareness of Autism. This is a disorder that is still a total mystery. My son was diagnosed at the age of 3, he is 11 now. Every day is a new challenge. I am very active in the Autism Speaks Walk Now Events. The next one I will be particapating in is on September 27th. My team is called "DREW'S CLUES". Get involved people!!!! With a child being diagnosed every 20 minute the odds are that the next one may be your kid!!

    33. Kyle Larrow says – reply to this


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      www.MGMBill.*org

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      A truly WORTHWHILE cause!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) You, as an intact Hispanic male, should know that, Perez!

    34. Thanks! says – reply to this


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      It's so wonderful that you're shining some light on this horrible disorder!

    35. mikes mom says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU PEREZ!! THANKS FOR THE HELP!! AS THE MOTHER OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD YOUR SITE IS MY LITTLE INDULGENCE AND ME TIME.

    36. Emily says – reply to this


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      Thank you, Perez! This is really wonderful of you. From a daily reader with an autistic son.

    37. jessie says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU!

    38. Monica says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU PEREZ! for been such a sweet heart and put this site up, i also have 2 lovely angels (boys) with autism
      Te quiero mucho Perezito! ;)

    39. Kitten says – reply to this


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      Long time reader, full time autistic.
      Thanks Perez

    40. paige says – reply to this


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      perez my love for you just multiplied by like a million!! I have a brother with autism and I appreciate this so so so much!

    41. Cindy says – reply to this


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      Thank you Perez for mentioning autism. My son is 8 autisic, non verbal,
      severely retarded with a seizure disorder. Thank you for caring.

    42. Nat says – reply to this


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      Thanks Perez for putting the spotlight on Autism! Autism doesn't get the attention or the funding it deserves! You rock!

    43. j says – reply to this


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      Re: Rach – give me a break!

    44. J says – reply to this


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      APRIL is autism awareness month - see what is going on in your state!

    45. I love someone with Autism says – reply to this


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      That was pretty cool of you to post this. Get educated people! My son has autism and I am blessed to have him!!

    46. www.humaneseal.org says – reply to this


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      No way. I will NEVER financially support vivisection.

      www.humaneseal.org

    47. sarah says – reply to this


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      YAY PEREZ!!!! BRINING ATTENTION TO SUCH AN IMPORTANT CAUSE!!!! YOUR AWESOME!!!

    48. mommy of three says – reply to this


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      Dearest Perez, I haved loved your site for quite sometime and now that you've mentioned Autism Speaks I can't contain myself! My son is on the spectrum and I can't thank you enough for drawing awareness to this growing epidemic. Many Thanks !!

    49. missmoss says – reply to this


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      Perez, you have been my guilty pleasure, and now you have a little bit of my heart for this… This disorder truly is an epidemic, and even the smallest mention in the media brings me some hope and encouragement. Thank you - from a mom of an adorable 2 1/2 year old boy with Autism.

    50. olivia says – reply to this


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      thank for putting up something important when so many don't understand or car. The other day adults were making fun of kids who ride the short yellow school bus that i'm so thankful for so their kids don't fuck with my son

    51. Stephanie says – reply to this


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      Thank you.
      My friends younger brother has autism and I use to volunteer at an school program for autistic children.

    52. Jen says – reply to this


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      Thanks so much for posting this. I work with autistic kids and this problem is getting more severe everyday. We have to find a cure. We owe this to the future children. Thanks again, perez. :)

    53. Kristina says – reply to this


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      I have conflicted feelings here.
      I have two autistic children, both under 3. I like when people try to make others aware of autism, because generally when people see my children, they mumble things about 'the retarded kids', or try to tell me that "your kids just aren't how they should be". Ignorance.
      However… I don't know. I really just don't like the idea of Perez acting as if autism matters to him. That's just… sick.

    54. Rach says – reply to this


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      Re: Kristina – Thank you I agree, this seems so fake… Any awareness is great he is just not the right person to support the cause. Best of luck, to you and your children K.

    55. cristin says – reply to this


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      This is amazzzzzing!!! Thanks so much

    56. Grateful says – reply to this


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      I've never commented before, even though I go on your blog religiously, but I was SO touched by your post that I felt like I needed to comment for the first time. I am a Play Therapist for autistic children and I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH PEREZ for using your blog to bring awareness about this growing epidemic. I hope that the link you provided gives others a look into the world of autism and hopefully the donations it needs.

    57. simon says – reply to this


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      Donate more to the billion dollar drug companies for "research"? It is their drugs that cause autisim and a host of other diseases as well as sids and other forms of death in children. Wake the freak up, people!

    58. KB says – reply to this


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      Perez, I've never commented before now. You are awesome. The concept you are pursuing is called microvolunteering. Beth Kanter beth.typepad.com raised $86,000 for Cambodian orphans simply using social media, facebook, twitter. Also check out mobilevoter.com. You can do the same! Yay Perez, hope I see you at SXSW!

    59. C says – reply to this


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      Good job Perez on addressing this important issue. As a mother and a gossip junkie, I can tell you that this problem is huge! I know soooo many kids with this disorder and have seen the toll it takes on families. If you are young and childless it is sad but true that eventually someone in your family will be diagonosed when you get older and start your family. I cannot think of any of my peers that are not touched by this disorder, their own child or a niece or nephew or even a neighbor. There is no cure and therapies can run up to $60,000. per year. Insurance does not cover most therapies. Therapy is also very time consuming and takes up most of the day. If you have a child with autism it will take over your life. We need to support this cause! Donate yes but also there needs to be more funding from our government for treatment. Someone needs to help these familes in crisis.