Comments on: The Real Wolverine

By: Richelle Wright

Richelle Wright — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:04:07 +0000

as a once upon a time professional in the special education industry, as a home schooling misso mom who still writes out IEPs for my own kids, as an aunt to a wonderful, unique and loveable boy with ASD…

you are 100% right on target.

thanks for sharing and glad to read in the prayer bulletin that the dr.’s recent report was a good one. we will be praying.

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Recent Minimalist Illustration | Troy DeShano Creative — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:07:24 +0000

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By: tim clark

tim clark — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:55:12 +0000

Troy, your distinction between “autistic child” and “child with autism” rocked my face off. At first I was thinking, “what’s the difference?” Then the more I thought about it, the more I realized the difference. And the more I realized the difference, the more I realized how crappy my heart is for categorizing people the way I do. I pretty much label everyone I know as something less than a person made in the image of God. I’ve been cut to the heart by this.

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:37:04 +0000

I continuously have the debate with my kids’ pediatricians over vaccinations and the risks (all of the risks) for my children. I DO NOT WANT TO GAMBLE WITH MY CHILDREN!!! For that reason, I am not a quick “vaccinator.” They greatly dislike me for this reason. “Flu shots only have the same amount of mercury as a can of tuna…” But I still ponder why I would be okay with taking that risk? I await the day that the medical industry (and I truly mean the pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies, b/c they seem to be the ones who are controlling the medical world) come out with their study that shows there may be a link from vaccinations to autism. Unfortunately, for many, it may too late by that time. (and “sorry” just won’t cut it…)

By: sara varghese

sara varghese — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:59:09 +0000

“Many are so frustrated with their inability to communicate that they bash their heads into walls in attempts to get a point across.”

I watched this interview of an actress lady (comedian actually), who had an autistic child (had). that line made me think of her. she said that she changed his diet- got the gluten out, etc. and he started to “come out of it”.

Anyway- it was so day and night from the way he was, that her medical assistance refused to give her any more public aid. She said “good riddance, you guys didn’t do anything anyway, so long”, or something like that.

what struck me the most was the story she related of her and her son sitting down at lunch and her son says to her “remember when I couldn’t talk mom?” she was like, “yeah???”

“I wanted to talk, I just couldn’t”- I can’t imagine. praying for you guys.

By: Susie

Susie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:53:43 +0000

Gotcha. It’s all in perspective. I didn’t even think of NBC/agenda. No offense taken & hope I haven’t offended. I am coming from a place where my child has fallen so far thru the cracks that I am happy to find evidence of support. Subject matter walks a fine line b/t being offensive and heartwarming. Good to hear different points of view.

By: Troy

Troy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:29:46 +0000

Susie.

I hope you don’t take my thoughts the wrong way.

I agree that those providing training and resources for individuals on the autism spectrum (including those with Aspergers) are amazing and we need more.

You should definitely check those places out.

My beef is with NBC and the bigger corporations that influence mass-media with a particular agenda…

The reason I have a problem with calling a person “an autistic” is because it makes the disorder “who he is” rather than “what he has”

If someone were to call your boy “the Asperger’s boy,” I’m sure that would rub you the wrong way too… for the same reason.

By: Susie

Susie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:18:09 +0000

Hi Troy-
I read this article yesterday too. I have kept the tab open..have looked into the company..(which happens to be very close to me!) and even started a letter to them. I DO think it’s GREAT that there is are companies that hirse and it seems “mentor”/coach people with AS or ASD. But yes, AS is just one facet of Autism..and it get’s tricky saying Autism is an asset…b/c it’s not about all Austistic people (sorry if that’s wrong terminology) it’s about ppl with AS.as you stated above..Autistic covers a huge range of abilites..and even though my boy is just 11…and has AS..I really don’t know that I can see him doing that sort of work described in the article (unless, it’s interesting to him..he won’t do well with it) ..however, since he and I are just dipping our toes in the ASD pool recently..we have found that it’s lonely and sad being the only person with AS around, so maybe these places are not only helping adults with AS find employment ( teaching job skills,ect) but also possibly a place for them to be with others like themselves…so social opportunities , as well. Again, no expert on ASD or this company, but I do plan to learn more about both..because it gave me hope…
Btw- I haven’t seem Xmen and thought you were referring to something in Ann Arbor.
Interesting theory..very.
I hope you are feeling well and wish you and your family a very happy holiday.

By: noel

noel — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:58:49 +0000

yes, calling people with autism “autistics” is wrong. i understand the hope in this article but i think you hit on the other message in that there are so many people with as that will never even be accepted out in the community and the fact that this is still a reality shows us how far we have to go. and i’m sorry, but calling autism an asset just because a person can work at a company is troubling.

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:56:56 +0000

ha, thanks jared.
i was hoping somebody would like it.
i kept trying to make it more complex, adding textures, etc… decided to keep er simple.
thanks for validating my decision.