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Autism, don't stare - talk to the child

People who stare at my autistic son

Autism

If you are curious enough to stare you are curious enough to ask; come and say hello! I know that approaching a special child can be scary.



Why do people stare at my autistic son like he's a purple alien from Planet Zarg? Didn't your parents teach you any manners? If he were in a wheelchair you'd give him no more than a quick glance, would you?

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05-7-2008Oh for goodness sake ! Autistic people will not take part in the paraplegic olympics simply because autism is not a physical disability. Any autistic people taking part would be in the special olympics.....obviously. Dunno what category of the olympics the likes of voyeur would end up in , we'd ...moreDigsy
05-7-2008I'm not sure that the Paraplegic Olympics is a bad thing. Whilst it could be viewed as a freak show, I think that comes more from the feelings of those who watch it in that frame of mind. I believe it serves a purpose as it gives handicapped people a goal and a feeling that they can achieve so...moreMikeP
05-7-2008I expect all you lovely mums and dads are getting ready to sit up with your families late to watch the Paraplegic Olympics, that other Freak Show of global proportions. Just watch them stumble round the tracks. Bravo little Johnny. Oh poor little Annie, she hobbled in last.Voyeur
17-6-2008Reality or starer whatever the hell you want to call yourself, what sort of diplorable human being are you? the things you have written are absolutley disgusting, and I cant believe they are still on here. Do you think children choose to have autism? Do you think their parents choose it, or enjoy th...moreIrish
25-3-2008Mikep, ignore the likes of starer and reality or whatever they choose to call themselves!(Tho I have a feeling starer and reality are the same sad git) They are pathetic lonely individuals with a lack of self worth, thats why they hide behind the internet in a sad attempt to gain attention, the like...moreDigsy
25-3-2008Reality .... (as you call yourself because you are too cowardly to use anything like your real name). I would like to think that you might be deeply ashamed of your remarks but lowlife scum like you have no shame and no conscience, it is you who are the disadavantaged and deformed of society, ...moreMikeP
25-3-2008Your child will never lead a productive life and is a drain on society, He should be placed in a long term care facility and left there with you and your estate to pay the bill. You kid is not "Special" because he can eat pasta in 30 seconds or point out people with ice cream. Most farm ...moreReality
29-2-2008Starer: if I have special needs because my daughter has special needs, then where would that leave your mother? I bet she's really proud of you. I can tell that she gave you a lot of attention. You sound jealous of a kid....awwww.Staring at Starer
04-2-2008Exactly mama.Im a mum with adhd,the proud auntie of a niece and nephew who are both profoundly autistic and an even prouder mum of an autistic son and daughter.Two beautiful,talented children,what more could I ask for? Don,t let STARER offend you,IT obviously has issues,just ignore IT and the likes...moreDigsy
03-2-2008I think perhaps that "Starer" did not click on the link that says "Please read this before you post"; or maybe he or she simply chose to ignore the guidelines, as his comment descends into an obscene kind of cruelty to the parent of any autistic child reading it. I hope that &qu...moreMama Reindeer
27-1-2008Yeah absolutely Digsy . You are quite right. I should have risen above such an excrescence and treated it with the contempt it deserves.Nikki
06-1-2008Starer: you are obviously a throw back from the Nazis ... I suggest you be very careful about uttering such words, words that could well come home to roost and haunt you to the end of your days. You sad, ignorant little person.Nikki



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