tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892134081049774386.post7558340869219233270..comments2023-12-02T09:37:08.472-05:00Comments on Autism Jabberwocky: Do aspies understand autism?M.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12033918835169823548noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892134081049774386.post-32632495108212767732010-11-18T19:37:02.038-05:002010-11-18T19:37:02.038-05:00So, do you have any kids?So, do you have any kids?M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12033918835169823548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892134081049774386.post-86657617417209616942010-11-18T11:16:06.791-05:002010-11-18T11:16:06.791-05:00sorry hun but
"The child knocked over his ic...sorry hun but<br /><br />"The child knocked over his ice cream cone - most likely due to some restricted pattern that they do - and the father, who has had to endure countless dirty looks, decides to skip all of the verbal jabs and says flat out, "sorry about that, my son's autistic".<br /><br />Most people on the other end of that comment will realize that the father is basically acknowledging that he doesn't want to be asking for another ice cream cone and the situation isn't what he would like. Most people would realize that this is a short way of saying that there are other issues here and that he is doing the best he can to deal with a bad situation."<br /><br />Kids are Kids, autistic or not ANY kid is going to knock stuff over and have falls. do.. you know.. the kid thing.<br /><br />"Most people would realize that this is a short way of saying that there are other issues here and that <b>he</b> is doing the best <b>he</b> can to deal with a bad situation."<br /><br />Congrats, other parents have to put up with their kids just being kids in that wonderful diverse and difficult way of children, seems however that guy has an excuse they cant use.. he can say his kids autistic, others are left with 'eh, kids ya know?'.<br /><br />Welcome to the internet, guy on wrongplanet expressed his annoyance over something, you've expressed yours, before you take it upon yourself to speak for/about an entire section of society, do a poll or something ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503295721298084152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892134081049774386.post-5606450842200694832010-03-04T20:18:48.739-05:002010-03-04T20:18:48.739-05:00Clay,
I think you are missing one of the main the...Clay,<br /><br />I think you are missing one of the main themes of what I am saying. These are not the "pimple-faced adolescents" but rather young adults in their twenties (or so they claim) who have been inspired by the ND movement to claim they have autism and that it makes them special.<br /><br />These are young adults have latched onto autism as their identity because what they heard from "your side" is that if you are socially awkward and have a few minor problems then you too could have autism. But that's ok, autism is a great thing to have, after all, and some of the most famous people in history had it too. And then these people go out and make stupid comments like this gentleman or they go attack some parents who are attempting to help their children on message board somewhere. If this were politics, I would say that young adults like this are the base on the ND movement.<br /><br />You may say that they haven't been taught the "principles of neurodiversity" but they sure think that they have. You can say that they don't talk for the ND movement but then there seem to be a huge number of people who think that they do. Take Carley for example. Or Nick Dubin, he wrote a lengthy article entirely about ND and named Carley as a shinning example of the ND movement. Is he wrong? Is there a master personal file for every person who is authorized to speak for ND? (if so, could I have a copy?)<br /><br />Whether you happen to agree with what these people are saying or not, they are speaking for ND. The question then becomes whether the movement is responsible for what people do its name. I think the answer is yes - especially if it does not act decisively (and publicly) to correct the "inappropriate" comments.<br /><br />You reap what you sow.<br /><br />I did not set up any strawmen but I certainly do admit that I intended to light a fire. These ideas are harmful to children with autism and this issue is going to play a very large role in my children's lives, so I think it is important.<br /><br />I could write a rousing manifesto about why making autism your identity while denying the problems that it can cause is wrong, but I think people get the point more from concrete examples, don't you?<br /><br />BTW, in your example am I Mike "I like ears" Tyson or Woody "I have big glasses" Allen? I don't think I have a taste for ears but I don't wear glasses either so I am confused.M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12033918835169823548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892134081049774386.post-50191258892050319482010-03-04T04:24:23.687-05:002010-03-04T04:24:23.687-05:00MJ - Word to the wise, don't fall for that Hua...MJ - Word to the wise, don't fall for that Hua character, s/he's been making that sort of flattering comment all over the web. Smells like spam to me.<br /><br />Now, re your post.<br /><br />You've latched onto a veritable treasure trove of things/people to criticize with posters to Wrong Planet. You have basically a bunch of pimple-faced adolescents who may or may not be diagnosable with anything, and who have never really heard of or been taught any "principles of neurodiversity". There's really no "leadership" there, no moderation of foolish statements. It's a message board for lonely people, mostly teenagers.<br /><br />But you want to think of <b>them</b> as representative of "neurodiversity", and fight such ideas on equal terms. That's kinda like big bad Mike Tyson taking on a teenaged Woody Allen.<br /><br />Putting up quotes of this person is pretty much the same as setting up a strawman, and then setting it on fire. I may be wrong, but I think you're smart enough to know that's exactly what you're doing.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424036357963352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892134081049774386.post-1592162734219378172010-03-03T18:37:22.677-05:002010-03-03T18:37:22.677-05:00Hey MJ,
Sounds like sometimes people don't un...Hey MJ,<br /><br />Sounds like sometimes people don't understand the situation even if they're in it. You've definitely opened my eyes to things I never considered before.<br /><br />I found your blog while searching for unique and helpful content on autism. I think you could benefit from sharing your personal story to those seeking connection to other people who are in similar situations regarding autism. Wellsphere's HealthBlogger Network (HBN) is comprised of over 3,000 of bloggers who motivate and support each other through 150 communities. <br /><br />For more information about joining, please visit http://www.wellsphere.com/health-blogger or email me at hua [at] wellsphere [dot] com.<br /><br />Best,<br />Hua<br />Director of Blogger NetworksHuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703549526338294520noreply@blogger.com