Comments on: Brad Cohen’s Book about Tourette Syndrome Becomes a Hallmark Movie

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:18:57 +0000

I am working with my high school son facing the challenges of high functioning autism, and the gifts of his innate musical ability to compose original music on all types of keyboards, and seeing him use his gifts to reach other students on the spectrum. I have recently met a gifted college level graphic design student who is currently collaborating with me on Creating “Alphabetitus” (TM) a new website for educational information and resources for autism who, like you, has worked and succeeded far beyond his own childhood Tourette’s and so, his insights are invaluable to me and his successes are more impressive to me after seeing this movie. Thank you.

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:13:49 +0000

Hello,
I just wanted to say Thank You for your article! I caught a part of this movie on Hallmark and didn’t know the name of the movie until I saw your posting. THANK YOU because now I can watch it in its entirety!

By: Laura Kryger

Laura Kryger — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:29:39 +0000

Hi,
I am a teacher in a Christian school. All of our teachers saw the movie at an in-service meeting. I cried and was so inspired by Brad. We are required to include all students in our classrooms and I am so glad we practice this. We need more Brad’s in our schools and classrooms. Laura Kryger

By: John Robertson

John Robertson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:12:51 +0000

I worked with an associate who had Tourettes. I was the only one who understood him. People played tricks on him and he was removed from employment. I felt bad about it and 2 years later I got a phone call from a new employer that allowed me to provide background for him to get a new position. I spoke with authority and as a certified teacher that I “knew” what a good job he could do and that Tourettes was not a limitation form him. Plus he had been on a new medication that really helped tremendously. I talked to the interviewer for 2 hours on a Sunday. At the end I put all my best recommendations for Derek on the phone that I could. I was pleased when I heard he got the job and also was to be married as well. I’m happy that I could do something to help him get a job that he deserved and would be happy in. I could relate well to your story and the classroom, having been a teacher for 7 years myself. Thanks!

By: mark anthony san jose

mark anthony san jose — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:22:35 +0000

i loved the story, he was a great man & also a great teacher, he was an inspiration to all the teachers.
my mom was a teacher…and I’m so proud to my mom, and also to all the teachers who’s like Brad Cohen… it was a very great story!

-BRAD COHEN was a great TEACHER!!!

By: Nathalie

Nathalie — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:49:04 +0000

Thanks Brad and Hallmark. I watched in yesterday (May 2) here in Jamaica, West Indies and it certainly touched me. Thanks for everything.

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:42:34 +0000

Hallmark did a great job making Brad Cohen’s movie which I saw last night. I especially liked the back drop of that sweet little girl who died of Cancer. We must recognize, like her mother, that it is one’s goodness that somehow transcends all else.

Thank you, Brad, for being who you are. Now, we the viewers and readers get to experience that wonderful positive energy that has graced your family, friends, community and most of all, your students. We need more teachers like you.

Thanks,
Larry Esposito

By: Karl

Karl — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:42:21 +0000

Hi my name is Karl. I have TS also. Motor tics and Vocal tics. I am 51 years old and have had TS since I was 11 years old. When I was a kid growing up they did not know what was wrong with me. They put me in a Special Education Class. It was very hard growing up. My parents would take me to the Doctor’s. The Doctor’s would persribe all these different medications for me to take. And, none of these medications would work for me. So, after years of taking all these different medications I’ve decided to stop taking them. I felt like a human experiment. I am writing in regards to the Hallmark Movie, Front Of The Class. I just seen on T.V. I want to Thank Hallmark for Airing this on T.V. In all the years, I’ve never seen a Movie on Tourette Syndrome. Thank You Hallmark Again, I hope you Air this on T.V. again and again. It will definitely Educate People. And maybe, it will be a little easier on people with Tourette Syndrome if people seen this Great Movie that You, Brad Cohen and the Hallmark People Made Possible for people to see. Thank You, Karl.

By: Caryn Talty

Caryn Talty — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:03:51 +0000

Terri,
Brad said the DVD is scheduled to come out March 25 and should be at most Hallmark stores. I am not sure, but it may be possible to pre-order them at your local Hallmark store if you call and ask.

By: Terri Martinelli

Terri Martinelli — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:19:06 +0000

My son 11yo just loved the movie about Brad. He watched it 3 times in a 2 days. We had it our DVR and somehow it got erased and we can’t seem to find a copy of the movie. He wants to share this movie with his princpal and our Church youth pastor. We are so disappointed we can’t find a copy anyplace. Can you please help us please? Maybe you can forward this to Brad. Nicholas has tourettes and has enough courage to talk to his school about his challenges with this neurological surprize. We will pay for a copy, please letr us know.
Thank you Terri