Comments on: I’m afraid it’s serious. I’ve got the DGs.

By: Leisa Hammett

Leisa Hammett — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:31:22 +0000

Back to clarify that 1 in 100 children are now diagnosed with autism. All people who have autism do NOT also have intellectual disAbilities. For decades, however, people with autism were thought to have intellectual disAbilities. The perception of their potential greatly diminished because of a false label. Even when the “label” does apply…well, now people with that extra chromosone? They’re going to college. And driving. And getting married. Someone believed in them more than just the “R” label. I came back on to clarify and then got finger happy. I do not meant to convey hostility here. Just assert my views on fairness. I think you’re a terrific writer.

By: Leisa Hammett

Leisa Hammett — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:23:48 +0000

Okay. Everyone’s going to totally love my comment here. I think this is a very funny blog. I will continue to read it. I think. But, as a disAbility advocate…yeah, you know where I’m going…there is a reason that African Americans, females, people with differences, etc., keep changing what they wish to be called. It’s when their condition or skin color or gender becomes a epithet. My daughter has intellectual disAbilities. Some people truly are born that way. They are made fun of for being intellectually different. The brunt of society’s joke. A culture who thinks nothing of calling others the “R” word when they are cognitively typical. When one has a differently abled child or is differently abled, it’s no longer funny. Sorry. I choose to speak up and out. And to drive it further home, since we are now 1 in 100, my child is one of those with intellectual disAbilities who also has autism. Please drop use of the “R” word. It’s really not funny. Thank you. Respectfully submitted. http://leisahammett.typepad.com/the_journey_with_grace/2009/05/speaking-out-on-the-r-word-.html

By: Shauna

Shauna — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:29:49 +0000

I don’t know you personally, but I feel comfortable vouching for you. You’re definitely NOT retarded.

By: Shauna

Shauna — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000

You need to get you one of those. It certainly takes the pressure off.

By: Shauna

Shauna — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:28:15 +0000

Um. No. I mean something totally different.

By: pixielation

pixielation — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:47:30 +0000

Sounds like your dad was feeling left out of the blogging fame! But will he change his mind after a few posts? It could be infamy instead!