tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post8897425773052977829..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Reality in Queensland AustraliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-30887199885685306942009-03-24T10:01:00.000-03:002009-03-24T10:01:00.000-03:00This reminds me of my own family. Most people fin...This reminds me of my own family. Most people find us obnoxious and rude and we can never figure out why. I'm the only one with an official autism dx, but I often wonder about everyone else in my household.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540927559726674184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-61734462462857948422009-03-24T09:57:00.000-03:002009-03-24T09:57:00.000-03:00Hi Harold. I saw your blog and this article and I ...Hi Harold. I saw your blog and this article and I live in Melbourne where it's one of our major daily newspapers! (the power of networks!) I thought it made valid points but didn't go far enough. This was my reply which probably won't get published!<BR/>"Well done, Herald Sun, for publishing Alan Howe's article "The victims of autism". Like the bushfire victims, these children and adults deserve to be helped and afforded the opportunity to live happy, dignified and purposeful lives. Yes, the reality is that it is a devastating disorder for the person on the spectrum and also the person's family. The alarming increasing numbers do make it an imperative that must not be ignored by government and professional bodies. Too often a diagnosis of autism was an excuse for nothing to be done. However, much can be done to reach and teach these children. However, the quote attributed to Bruce Tonge that autism is "largely inherited" does not go far enough to acknowledge that there is an environmental component which affects these genetically susceptible people. Much can be done to improve the biochemical and medical conditions of people with autism and this is being studied, thankfully, overseas and here in Melbourne at Swinburne University's SABRI research facility. Other families have had much success implementing biomedical approaches and their success stories should be heard, celebrated and help to inform professionals and families of new positive paradigms for treating autism." Great to see ypour passion for supporting your son Conor and for trying to get the truth and reality understood. I too have a son, Ken, who is quite affected. very intelligent and very misunderstood, both in tern=ms of his needs and possibilities. Keep up the good work! Cheers JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378040357649764299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-90384379665645588362009-03-24T09:50:00.000-03:002009-03-24T09:50:00.000-03:00Hi Harold. I just found your blog and read the Her...Hi Harold. I just found your blog and read the Herald Sun article because of it. I live in Melbourne Australia and it is one of our daily newspapers! I wrote a reply to the article as I feel it highlighted some issues but not enough! If I can be indulgent I'll post my comments on the article here as they may not get printed in the Herald Sun. "Well done, Herald Sun, for publishing Alan Howe's article "The victims of autism". Like the bushfire victims, these children and adults deserve to be helped and afforded the opportunity to live happy, dignified and purposeful lives. Yes, the reality is that it is a devastating disorder for the person on the spectrum and also the person's family. The alarming increasing numbers do make it an imperative that must not be ignored by government and professional bodies. Too often a diagnosis of autism was an excuse for nothing to be done. However, much can be done to reach and teach these children. However, the quote attributed to Bruce Tonge that autism is "largely inherited" does not go far enough to acknowledge that there is an environmental component which affects these genetically susceptible people. Much can be done to improve the biochemical and medical conditions of people with autism and this is being studied, thankfully, overseas and here in Melbourne at Swinburne University's SABRI research facility. Other families have had much success implementing biomedical approaches and their success stories should be heard, celebrated and help to inform professionals and families of new positive paradigms for treating autism."Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378040357649764299noreply@blogger.com