Posted on 05/19/2006 5:55:45 AM PDT by Mr. Silverback
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Remind me what was part two? I've only seen one -- I think it was part one (not sure).
A few years ago, I read a piece in the San Francisco Chronicle explaining why a parent in your situation had an obligation to kill a "defective" child. I suspect the majority of the people in a place like SFO (i.e., Blue State people) agree with that idea.
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Not if one knows anything about him. Good article, Mr. Silverback.
My oldest son, who will be 37 years old next week, was diagnosed as borderline autistic many years ago.
He was not accepted at school, but he graduated from high school. He is very giving and caring, especially with his Special Olympics friends.
Society has made it difficult for these people. They do not create problems for society, like some of us.
I will never understand the kind of mind that condones the Hitleresque murder of the "imperfect", yet supports "No Child left Behind".
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To tell the truth, I'm kind of shocked that they're making movies about Autistic children.
Most movies have happy endings. Parents of profoundly Austistic children run a marathon without end.
No kidding. I'm surprised they didn't make a movie out of the book "Let Me Hear Your Voice." That had a happy ending, as the wealthy family was able to "cure" not one, but TWO of her kids through Lovaas therapy. Sounds like a Hollywood made-for-TV movie.
For most of the rest of us, though, you're right. The story just goes on and on...
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You rock, Mr. Neutron.
Yes, it's a marathon but "doors" do open along the way. I've enrolled my 23 year old in a four week course for kids with "learning disabilities" at a local university (in June) and can't wait to see how she responds to the challenge. One course (sociology), team and individual study groups and social activities). The team of supervisors have welcomed her and will support her throughout.
De nada.
Glad to hear he overcame. Is he on his own?
Cool!
Thanks for posting this. I remember Dr. Laura raging about Mr. Singer way back when. It is truly disgusting what is going on in the Netherlands. We must fight against ever letting that happen here in America, even though some would say it is already happening.
Yep. When my son was diagnosed around his 2nd birthday, that was the first book I read and got inspiration from. They use Lovaas ABA at my son's school and I am convinced it's the right way to go. However, the outcome of this therapy has not been nearly as fantastic as "Let me hear your voice."
The hardest part, if they could capture it on film, is the constant realignment of expectations on the part of the parents. Somehow, a portrayal by Julia Roberts doesn't come to mind.
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