tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post1615117930358989053..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Functioning Levels Are Important, Reality Based Distinctions, It Is Time To STOP Pretending They Do Not ExistAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-89372713516014433742011-06-17T14:45:03.557-03:002011-06-17T14:45:03.557-03:00I agree with you a bazillion percent! and you, and...I agree with you a bazillion percent! and you, and I, and all our fellows, will never ever ever crack the grip the APA (Neurologically Typical Spectrum Disorder sufferers?) has on this - a grip that is (bewilderingly, to me) supported by the many self-id'd ASD 'spokespersons' (wish my son could act as spokesman for himself, let alone grasp the social-abstract construct of 'class') - anon 2:05Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-72808717443704216192011-06-17T10:04:37.671-03:002011-06-17T10:04:37.671-03:00Harold, I can definitely relate. I have a LF teena...Harold, I can definitely relate. I have a LF teenage son myself and he won't be writing blogs, books or taking college courses. People are always telling me about Temple Grandin and company, but our issues are completely different. My son has to take meds-one for seizures-and I had to leave my job in 2009 in order to homeschool him due to lack of appropriate safe placement opportunities. I am glad that your blog is a voice for us. My son has accomplished a good bit considering the depth of his challenges. He can operate a computer and DVD with ease, he is completely toilet trained and a pleasure 90% of the time. But, he has challenging behaviors in that other 10% that are beyond the ken of the HF crowd.southeast momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-68494016324984082582011-06-17T09:04:05.091-03:002011-06-17T09:04:05.091-03:00This is precisely what I like about the new diagno...This is precisely what I like about the new diagnositic criteria. Some of those higher functioning folks aren't going to want to as quickly wear the label of autism because it means you need support to function in life. However, they don't clearly determine how they are going to rate those three different categories. It's a bit ambiguous. It is high time somebody recognizes that autism for many families means a child who needs very watchful 24/7 care. There are few supports in place for this and we can't even insure our child's safety because far too few people realize what we really live with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-47024273283302022872011-06-17T07:20:16.783-03:002011-06-17T07:20:16.783-03:00Anonymous 2:05 I posted your comment although I am...Anonymous 2:05 I posted your comment although I am not sure what you are trying to say. Do you disagree that there are significant differences in functioning levels between those with autism disorders and intellectual disabilities ( a very high percentage ), many of whom will live in residential care facilities, and the very high functioning elite that graduate from college, run successful business and participate in US government committee proceedings?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-34973027860465376822011-06-16T15:34:45.515-03:002011-06-16T15:34:45.515-03:00Thank you Shannon. Hopefully your views will be he...Thank you Shannon. Hopefully your views will be heard by those who refuse to acknowledge reality.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-33280673509616312362011-06-16T14:05:51.870-03:002011-06-16T14:05:51.870-03:00If only it were this easy...
I almost feel as if ...If only it were this easy...<br /><br />I almost feel as if the term "autism" has been co-opted by NT-spectrum individuals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-16648996420153404992011-06-16T08:50:47.886-03:002011-06-16T08:50:47.886-03:00I've had this discussion so many times myself....I've had this discussion so many times myself. The perfect example of high vs. low functioning is my own children. My son is definitely high functioning, attends school with neurotypical peers and uses the regular curriculum with a few modifications. My daughter, however, is in another school, attends class specifically developed for children on the spectrum and has to take several meds and be involved in behavior therapy in order to function. <br /><br />My son may eventually live on his own, though with some help. My daughter NEVER will. <br /><br />Anyone who doubts the existence of varying levels within a spectrum disorder is cordially invited to come and spend a month in our home and see the vast differences in how my children communicate, behave and interact with others. <br /><br />Without question, they'd finish out the month with a radically different opinion.Shannonhttp://magickalandmundane.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com