A woman murdered her children, using autism as an excuse. As if autism doesn't get enough bad press. Autistic kids are hard to handle you know! So hard to handle in fact, that they are often manhandled.
The horror stories of how spectrum kids are mistreated is not big news to the news outlets. Most people have no clue what autistic kids and their parents endure. A typical store outing with staring and judgemental people is bad enough, but a school system that is supposed to be a partner, offer resources, insight and support, can bring you to your knees-if they choose to be indifferent.
David and Goliath comes to mind. A gentle reminder to always bring your slingshot.
Even so...
On my worst day I wouln't trade my son for any form of normalcy. Asperger is my norm. Semper Fi. ~a
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This story is very tragic and is causing much discussion in autism circles. I myself am glad for the news coverage as it brings awareness to the mainstream. There is so much ignorance and lack of caring about autism.
I am shunned in my community. My child is not welcome on the playground. The PTA moms don't want me around. I know what isolation is. I know how hard it can be. Until society admits that autism needs to be addressed and schools give services and insurance covers therapy than these stories need to be heard as unpleasant and horrific as they are.
I am the first to cheer the happy stories but autism is complex and it's impact is very deep. Covering just one angle does not do autism justice. I always say it is the elephant in the room that no one without an elephant wants to discuss.
My elephant
Boy dose that hit the nail on the head. It was such a sad day hear when this happened. I have seen it over the years and keep that very issue in the front of my mind so I never forget how wonderfull I really have it. I live in a very REAL world of imperfection and hard work. I strive to love EVERY part of myself (yep even the not nice parts) my children, my family, and anyone else I can. I would not trade my children for anything in this life, and all the stares or judgments no longer hurt me their ignorance is not my problem and if they choose to express their ignorance I will give them an education not soon forgotten, with a smile and a good swift kick to make sure it sticks. So I put my elephant suit on everyday and decorate it with neon lights.
Today is the day. Live in the moment. The choice is ours.