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Jaison's Gallery

Words and Art Work
Reaching Beyond the Walls of Autism

Over the years, Jaison has developed certain talents and abilities despite his profound challenges. Usually Jaison communicates non-verbally like many people with special needs, but he has been graced with the ability to communicate and create through Facilitated Communication. Facilitated Communication is a technique that helps people who could not otherwise communicate learn to use a keyboard to type their thoughts.

Photo by Ace Kvale

Unlike the rest of us, the number of words Jaison will be able to communicate throughout his lifetime will be limited, so they are extremely precious jewels of insight into his world.

Please take a few minutes and read these words that reach beyond the walls of autism.

Remarkable Quotes
Artwork
Poems
Fictional and Autobiographical Writing
Science Report

How is Jaison doing now?

Prayer Request for Jaison’s Back Surgery

Jaison is currently on the wait list for a full spinal fusion at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City to correct for severe scoliosis that would become life threatening without the operation. It is an 8-10 hour procedure with 3-5 days in ICU and 7-10 days in the hospital. There is a 1 in 750 chance of paralysis. Since Jaison has medically uncontrollable seizures, the post-operative period has an increased chance of complications related to pain. We expect the surgery will take place the spring or summer of 2005.

More information about prayer request:

We are still praying for a miracle that Jaison’s back will self-correct from an extensive exercise and nutrition program. Your prayer support in this regard would be appreciated.

During the operation we will be requesting prayers on Jaison’s behalf for a successful surgery including that the fusion heal properly without infection, and that the pain medication be effective. Prayers that Jaison recovers from the surgery with full use of his legs will also be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to place your email address on our prayer partners list, then we can inform you when the surgery is going to take place. Please fill out the form on the contact page and specify ---“please place me on the prayer partner list” if you want to be contacted when the time comes. Your email will not be used for other purposes such as our newsletter, or announcement related to our Sharon’s new book, if you specify on the contact form “prayer partner list ONLY.”

If you would like to put Jaison’s name on your prayer list at your prayer group or place of worship that would also be appreciated.

How else can I help?


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