tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post2866958740365487417..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Low Functioning Autistic Persons Remain Invisible on CNN and in the DSM-5's New Autism Spectrum DisorderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-11043664696346563422011-05-19T16:40:33.140-03:002011-05-19T16:40:33.140-03:00That should simplify things *eye roll*. Just last...That should simplify things *eye roll*. Just last week I had a courageous mother ask me what my daughter's "problem" was. I smiled and said "She has autism". The mother excitedly replied "Oh, like that kid on the show 'Parenthood'!" I smiled again and said "Sure, like that... with blood and guts!" I probably would have given her a more informative answer if it weren't for the fact that my low-verbal 8 year old was kicking me in the head at the time.trainspotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07808920446636134809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-11120244843798356362011-05-18T13:41:46.799-03:002011-05-18T13:41:46.799-03:00I agree with Mommie That Gets It. It is great to ...I agree with Mommie That Gets It. It is great to see all these "success" or "cure" stories about autism and the very high functioning succeeding in life, but we must not forget those who are really severely affected by autism.<br /><br />I'm a staff member who works with adults with autism, who cannot, speak, dress themselves, toilet themselves, or simply understand how to "sit still" for more then a minute. There is no cure or recovery for them, they will always be disabled by autism, and this world needs to see that side of autism!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-65609728732196713162011-05-16T13:38:43.342-03:002011-05-16T13:38:43.342-03:00True, but those high functioning will at least nee...True, but those high functioning will at least need to admit to needing support to truly qualify for a diagnosis. That might make some of them no longer wish to identify. I'll keep taking my son with me in public so others can really see autism. Everyone stares!!!!!He's good looking but his behaviors are enough to keep even the most polite watching!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-58479716583040649002011-05-16T09:45:19.493-03:002011-05-16T09:45:19.493-03:00WoW! Very sad! I keep hearing such negative thin...WoW! Very sad! I keep hearing such negative things about "Autism Speaks". Autism is very serious. I understand that people want to put out these huge success stories but that does not help with the day to day struggles of dealing with a child with autism. It is almost like manipulating reality. <br /><br />Thanks again for the great post. All the best! HeatherMommie that Gets Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04507449626509854193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-42430610250856862482011-05-15T17:14:18.034-03:002011-05-15T17:14:18.034-03:00>>And biologically speaking, Asperger's ...>>And biologically speaking, Asperger's is a form of autism, doctors say. <<<br /><br />This seems incorrect. There is no biologically definable basis for autism, is there? I thought everything from the DSM was behaviorally based, with the exception of known genetic causes.<br /><br />That's why it's considered "flaky" in some circles.Usethebrains Godgiveyouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026223483117357541noreply@blogger.com