Just a few moments ago, I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and ran across this article: http://graneyandthepig.wordpress.com/2010/02/27/jenny-mccarthy-my-bad-turns-out-my-kid-doesnt-have-autism/
Definitely caught me by surprise but my first instinct wasn't one of "This chick is not reputable". Whether or not the story is true....which it isn't, This woman has done so much for the Autism community. Period. Even thinking about bashing her about anything is disgusting. I've read her books. I'm also apart of the same mission she is. Autism Awareness is one thing. Then there is the vaccinations that intertwine as well.
Families that have a sibling or child with Autism already go through enough ignorance in this world. I had my private insurance company said I made my daughter Autistic so they don't cover that. Nobody knows what we go through unless they are living it too. To strike at a woman in such poor taste is beyond ignorance.
Lets say that this article was true. Okay, so instead of Autism its a neurological disorder. Still the pathways and struggles she went through to advocate for her son and his needs has paid off. He is progressing extremely well. She was still right in what she did and created a huge foundation for others. So why bad press her? Of course she is standing up to this writer/press or whatever. Its another form of advocacy. She isn't just standing up for herself, she is standing up to Autism in another form.
People are desperate out there to find a leader and someone to guide them when they get a diagnoses because even still to this day, there just isn't enough information or the "right way" to handle it. I'm still finding a way with my daughter and her therapists. Everyday is a new day of either progression or backtracking.
Yesterday I came across a video that a mom took of her son being abused by the in-home therapist. He was a non-verbal four year old that couldn't tell his mommy what he was going through. Luckily she hid a camera because that instinct was there to know something wasn't right. It just breaks my heart on how thousands of people treat the families and the special needs themselves. Biggest act of bullying and cowardliness. Disgusting to say the least.
If you need help, need information because of a Autism or Spectrum Sensory processing disorder, please email me or go to www.AutismSpeaks.com
Jenny McCarthy, keep kicking ass and taking names. I will be doing the same damn thing.
Definitely caught me by surprise but my first instinct wasn't one of "This chick is not reputable". Whether or not the story is true....which it isn't, This woman has done so much for the Autism community. Period. Even thinking about bashing her about anything is disgusting. I've read her books. I'm also apart of the same mission she is. Autism Awareness is one thing. Then there is the vaccinations that intertwine as well.
Families that have a sibling or child with Autism already go through enough ignorance in this world. I had my private insurance company said I made my daughter Autistic so they don't cover that. Nobody knows what we go through unless they are living it too. To strike at a woman in such poor taste is beyond ignorance.
Lets say that this article was true. Okay, so instead of Autism its a neurological disorder. Still the pathways and struggles she went through to advocate for her son and his needs has paid off. He is progressing extremely well. She was still right in what she did and created a huge foundation for others. So why bad press her? Of course she is standing up to this writer/press or whatever. Its another form of advocacy. She isn't just standing up for herself, she is standing up to Autism in another form.
People are desperate out there to find a leader and someone to guide them when they get a diagnoses because even still to this day, there just isn't enough information or the "right way" to handle it. I'm still finding a way with my daughter and her therapists. Everyday is a new day of either progression or backtracking.
Yesterday I came across a video that a mom took of her son being abused by the in-home therapist. He was a non-verbal four year old that couldn't tell his mommy what he was going through. Luckily she hid a camera because that instinct was there to know something wasn't right. It just breaks my heart on how thousands of people treat the families and the special needs themselves. Biggest act of bullying and cowardliness. Disgusting to say the least.
If you need help, need information because of a Autism or Spectrum Sensory processing disorder, please email me or go to www.AutismSpeaks.com
Jenny McCarthy, keep kicking ass and taking names. I will be doing the same damn thing.
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