news story

[Guest guest]

Dear Vicky,

Thank you for your kind words. My heart breaks for the loss we have both

suffered, and I understand everything you are saying. I was unable to

secure legal assistance, but no matter. Like you, I have determined that

going public is the best thing we can do. I admire you for your

determination to do so.

If we can educate even one family to the truth so that it will help them to

avoid putting their own child on any of these dangerous drugs, then all of

our efforts- even if it takes our whole life, will not have been in vain,

and this will be the legacy which our children leave behind.

I would very much like to post Shaina's story on our new and upcoming

website in a section reserved to tell these stories of tragedy. May I have

your permission to do so? This is our new site: http://www.aspire.us

We have only just begun, but we intend to reach every school, every

religious institution in the nation, and re-educate the public. It is so

very important for all of the facts to be laid out so that people can make

truly informed decisions regarding their health and well being.

I will do all I can to assist you in getting your daughter's story out to

the public. I currently network with many people across the nation. Your

beautiful daughter will live on in our hearts. She will never be forgotten.

Love,

Dawn

A.S.P.I.R.E!

----Original Message Follows----

From:

" DAWN RIDER " <israelswarrior@...>

Subject: Re: News Story

Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 09:43:20 -0800

Dear Avenging Angel,

Thank you for sharing your story with me and I to are very sorry for your

lose.It is a parents worst nightmare. It is to late for a gag clause we have

already gone to public. We have exposed the doctor and pharmacist publically

with their wrong doing.We have our first court hearing for the prelimenary

objections January 10th.We have done the Today's show, The Rob show,

radio station broadcasts, many articles in newspapers so I don't know how

they could even offer a gaag clause. I refuse to keep quiet people have a

right to know.If I keep quiet they win and no was will I ever let that

happen. Their money means nothing to me. That money will not mend my broken

heart or fill the emptiness or lonliness that I have.I will talk with anyone

that will listen, I will do any show that will help me get my message out

there, and I will give permission for anyone to write my daughter's story if

it will help expose this awful wrong doing. See no amount of money matters

to me. My daughter was my life my world and nobody had the right to play god

with her life. I will stand proud and live with the precious memories and

fight in memory of my daughter.If you can help me get my message out there

or know of anyone please let me know. I appreciate you contacting me.

Vicky

Re: News Story

> Dr. Baughman, Vickie,

>

> Thank you for sharing this with me. It is so very important for these

> tragedies to be made public.

>

> Vickie, I share your sorrow, having lost my own fourteen year old son as

a

> result of a different psychiatric drug. The details of our children's

> deaths are different, but yes, we were both deceived.

>

> This is his story:

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[Guest guest]

Dear Vicky,

Thank you for your kind words. My heart breaks for the loss we have both

suffered, and I understand everything you are saying. I was unable to

secure legal assistance, but no matter. Like you, I have determined that

going public is the best thing we can do. I admire you for your

determination to do so.

If we can educate even one family to the truth so that it will help them to

avoid putting their own child on any of these dangerous drugs, then all of

our efforts- even if it takes our whole life, will not have been in vain,

and this will be the legacy which our children leave behind.

I would very much like to post Shaina's story on our new and upcoming

website in a section reserved to tell these stories of tragedy. May I have

your permission to do so? This is our new site: http://www.aspire.us

We have only just begun, but we intend to reach every school, every

religious institution in the nation, and re-educate the public. It is so

very important for all of the facts to be laid out so that people can make

truly informed decisions regarding their health and well being.

I will do all I can to assist you in getting your daughter's story out to

the public. I currently network with many people across the nation. Your

beautiful daughter will live on in our hearts. She will never be forgotten.

Love,

Dawn

A.S.P.I.R.E!

----Original Message Follows----

From:

" DAWN RIDER " <israelswarrior@...>

Subject: Re: News Story

Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 09:43:20 -0800

Dear Avenging Angel,

Thank you for sharing your story with me and I to are very sorry for your

lose.It is a parents worst nightmare. It is to late for a gag clause we have

already gone to public. We have exposed the doctor and pharmacist publically

with their wrong doing.We have our first court hearing for the prelimenary

objections January 10th.We have done the Today's show, The Rob show,

radio station broadcasts, many articles in newspapers so I don't know how

they could even offer a gaag clause. I refuse to keep quiet people have a

right to know.If I keep quiet they win and no was will I ever let that

happen. Their money means nothing to me. That money will not mend my broken

heart or fill the emptiness or lonliness that I have.I will talk with anyone

that will listen, I will do any show that will help me get my message out

there, and I will give permission for anyone to write my daughter's story if

it will help expose this awful wrong doing. See no amount of money matters

to me. My daughter was my life my world and nobody had the right to play god

with her life. I will stand proud and live with the precious memories and

fight in memory of my daughter.If you can help me get my message out there

or know of anyone please let me know. I appreciate you contacting me.

Vicky

Re: News Story

> Dr. Baughman, Vickie,

>

> Thank you for sharing this with me. It is so very important for these

> tragedies to be made public.

>

> Vickie, I share your sorrow, having lost my own fourteen year old son as

a

> result of a different psychiatric drug. The details of our children's

> deaths are different, but yes, we were both deceived.

>

> This is his story:

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[Guest guest]

You really should have added a warning to your post....Don't read if you are

experiencing PMS!!! Lots of tissues.

This is a story that was in the omaha paper yesterday, A very good

story. Please read

Wrestlers share magical moment

BY CRAIG SESKER

WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

LINCOLN - Lincoln East Coach Marty McCurdy's wrestling room is loaded with

talent.

Lincoln East's Trevor Howe executes a single-leg takedown against

East Assistant Coach Zakaras on Tuesday.

But one of McCurdy's wrestlers for the two-time defending Class A champion

Spartans never will experience the thrill of stepping on the mat to compete in

a

state tournament.

East freshman Trevor Howe has Down syndrome, a genetic, chromosomal disorder.

The result is mental retardation and an inability to develop motor skills

fully.

Just doing a simple forward roll is difficult for the 15-year-old.

" Wrestling is a struggle for Trevor, " McCurdy said. " Trevor's condition makes

coordination difficult at times, and it makes it difficult for him to use all

of his strength at the right time. "

But last Saturday, Trevor was able to experience the thrill of a lifetime

when he stepped on the mat and earned a victory.

All thanks to the generosity, class and compassion displayed by a selfless

17-year-old Kearney High School senior who showed maturity and grace far

beyond

his years.

Howe, top, wrestles against Kearney's Teel last Saturday.

McCurdy had sent an e-mail to Kearney Coach Tom McCann and Assistant Coach

Dennis asking if one of the Kearney wrestlers would compete against

Trevor in a junior varsity match while agreeing not to pin him for two periods

and

promising not to hurt him.

Kearney's Teel, a backup 189-pounder for the Bearcats, agreed to

compete and provide enough resistance to allow 5-foot-2, 180-pound Trevor to

experience what a competitive six-minute match feels like.

Teel went one step further than anybody expected, allowing Trevor to win the

match. He allowed Trevor to turn him to his back with a half-nelson hold and

record a third-period pin.

" That was really fun, " Trevor said.

McCurdy said he was " real surprised " Teel allowed Trevor to win the match,

which came during a triangular at Lincoln East with Kearney and Millard North.

" We just wanted to let Trevor experience wrestling in a competitive

match, " McCurdy said. " Their coaches didn't tell he had to lose, but

that was very neat what he did. "

Kearney and Lincoln East fans stood and cheered both wrestlers after the

match.

" In my mind, is a true champion in the hearts of the East High

wrestling family, " McCurdy said. " He is a tribute to the excellent coaches at

Kearney. He gave the sport of wrestling a victory. "

McCann, in his 37th season of coaching, said it was a memorable experience.

" I got a little teary-eyed, " said McCann, whose team is ranked No. 2 behind

East. " It was worth it to see that young man jump up and down and hug his

coach

and hug his dad. The whole place went crazy. I have had so many great

experiences as a coach, but I have never seen anything like this. "

When McCurdy made his request to the Kearney coaches to find an opponent for

his wrestler, , a longtime Bearcat assistant, went to work.

" I thought, wow, this is going to take a special kid to do this, "

said. " We wanted to give the kid a match to remember. I told we were

not

going to pin the kid. I think during the course of the match decided

to

let the kid pin him. I told I bet he never thought he would get a

standing ovation for getting pinned. That was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. "

McCurdy alerted referee Bob Meeker of Omaha as to what was transpiring before

the match.

Teel said he couldn't bring himself to win the match.

" He was really working - he was trying so hard, " Teel said. " I was supposed

to win on points in the third period, but I didn't think it would be right for

me to beat him. It ended up being better this way anyway. "

Teel, who also won a match on Saturday, said he " had no idea " he would

receive so much recognition for what he did.

" It has been awesome, " Teel said. " The fans gave both of us a standing

ovation, and I think everyone in the gym came up and shook my hand after the

match.

It was pretty neat. I was just glad I could help out. "

The victory was just an added bonus for Trevor.

" I am not sure Trevor understood he won at first, " said McCurdy, wife

of the East coach. " He had so much fun, I don't think he really cared if he

won

or lost. "

Among those applauding were Trevor's parents, Dr. Howe and his wife,

Laurie, who were attending their first wrestling meet. is a Lincoln

urologist.

They thanked Teel after the match.

" What did was the ultimate show of sportsmanship and humility, "

Laurie said. " To have the referee raise Trevor's arm, have the crowd cheering

and

have his teammates cheering, that was a very emotional moment. It was really

touching. We were so proud. "

Trevor was not told of the coaches' agreement.

" Trevor legitimately in his mind won that match, " Laurie said. " He still

doesn't realize what really happened. He was just so proud he could win a

match

for his team. That was a huge thrill for him. It turned out to be a wonderful

moment. It was magical. "

The Howes have four children. Only Trevor, their second-oldest child, was

born with a birth defect.

Older sister , 17, is a senior at Lincoln Pius X. His younger sister,

, 12, is a seventh-grader. His brother, Bryce, 11, is in fifth grade.

is involved in music. competes in basketball, soccer and

swimming.

Bryce plays tennis.

" Trevor is very, very supportive of his siblings, " Laurie said. " He is the

No. 1 cheerleader for them at whatever activity they do. That's why this was

so

great for him. He finally got a chance to compete, and his siblings really

supported him. "

Said Trevor: " My brother was like 'Go Trevor' after I won. "

Trevor is a first-year wrestler. He had an interesting reaction when he tried

on his singlet before his match.

" I looked like a dork, " Trevor said.

He lifted weights with Coach McCurdy during the fall to prepare for the

season. He also had a number of one-on-one wrestling sessions with his coach.

" Trevor loves sports, " Laurie said. " We were looking for something he could

be involved in. We have known Coach McCurdy for a number of years. He extended

an invitation and said he would love to work with Trevor. Marty's been great. "

Trevor attends a regular physical education class in school, but he has to

attend special-needs courses in reading and math. His mother said he reads at

a

first-grade level.

Howe said members of the Lincoln East team make it a point to include

Trevor when the team gets together off the mat.

" It's unbelievable how those kids treat Trevor, " said. " Those guys have

done a tremendous amount for Trevor. His whole self-esteem has just gone way

up. He is walking a lot taller now. "

[Guest guest]

Awesome story! I'm all choked up. Thanks so much for sharing that.

Di

[Guest guest]

Great story and I agree with ...don't read if having PMS unless you

have lots of tissues! But if you want to see the photos go to www.omaha.com

This is a story that was in the omaha paper yesterday, A very good

story. Please read

Wrestlers share magical moment

BY CRAIG SESKER

WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

LINCOLN - Lincoln East Coach Marty McCurdy's wrestling room is loaded with

talent.

Lincoln East's Trevor Howe executes a single-leg takedown against

East Assistant Coach Zakaras on Tuesday.

But one of McCurdy's wrestlers for the two-time defending Class A champion

Spartans never will experience the thrill of stepping on the mat to compete

in a

state tournament.

East freshman Trevor Howe has Down syndrome, a genetic, chromosomal

disorder.

The result is mental retardation and an inability to develop motor skills

fully.

Just doing a simple forward roll is difficult for the 15-year-old.

" Wrestling is a struggle for Trevor, " McCurdy said. " Trevor's condition

makes

coordination difficult at times, and it makes it difficult for him to use

all

of his strength at the right time. "

But last Saturday, Trevor was able to experience the thrill of a lifetime

when he stepped on the mat and earned a victory.

All thanks to the generosity, class and compassion displayed by a selfless

17-year-old Kearney High School senior who showed maturity and grace far

beyond

his years.

Howe, top, wrestles against Kearney's Teel last Saturday.

McCurdy had sent an e-mail to Kearney Coach Tom McCann and Assistant Coach

Dennis asking if one of the Kearney wrestlers would compete against

Trevor in a junior varsity match while agreeing not to pin him for two

periods and

promising not to hurt him.

Kearney's Teel, a backup 189-pounder for the Bearcats, agreed to

compete and provide enough resistance to allow 5-foot-2, 180-pound Trevor to

experience what a competitive six-minute match feels like.

Teel went one step further than anybody expected, allowing Trevor to win the

match. He allowed Trevor to turn him to his back with a half-nelson hold and

record a third-period pin.

" That was really fun, " Trevor said.

McCurdy said he was " real surprised " Teel allowed Trevor to win the match,

which came during a triangular at Lincoln East with Kearney and Millard

North.

" We just wanted to let Trevor experience wrestling in a competitive

match, " McCurdy said. " Their coaches didn't tell he had to lose, but

that was very neat what he did. "

Kearney and Lincoln East fans stood and cheered both wrestlers after the

match.

" In my mind, is a true champion in the hearts of the East High

wrestling family, " McCurdy said. " He is a tribute to the excellent coaches

at

Kearney. He gave the sport of wrestling a victory. "

McCann, in his 37th season of coaching, said it was a memorable experience.

" I got a little teary-eyed, " said McCann, whose team is ranked No. 2 behind

East. " It was worth it to see that young man jump up and down and hug his

coach

and hug his dad. The whole place went crazy. I have had so many great

experiences as a coach, but I have never seen anything like this. "

When McCurdy made his request to the Kearney coaches to find an opponent for

his wrestler, , a longtime Bearcat assistant, went to work.

" I thought, wow, this is going to take a special kid to do this, "

said. " We wanted to give the kid a match to remember. I told we were

not

going to pin the kid. I think during the course of the match decided

to

let the kid pin him. I told I bet he never thought he would get a

standing ovation for getting pinned. That was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. "

McCurdy alerted referee Bob Meeker of Omaha as to what was transpiring

before

the match.

Teel said he couldn't bring himself to win the match.

" He was really working - he was trying so hard, " Teel said. " I was supposed

to win on points in the third period, but I didn't think it would be right

for

me to beat him. It ended up being better this way anyway. "

Teel, who also won a match on Saturday, said he " had no idea " he would

receive so much recognition for what he did.

" It has been awesome, " Teel said. " The fans gave both of us a standing

ovation, and I think everyone in the gym came up and shook my hand after the

match.

It was pretty neat. I was just glad I could help out. "

The victory was just an added bonus for Trevor.

" I am not sure Trevor understood he won at first, " said McCurdy, wife

of the East coach. " He had so much fun, I don't think he really cared if he

won

or lost. "

Among those applauding were Trevor's parents, Dr. Howe and his wife,

Laurie, who were attending their first wrestling meet. is a Lincoln

urologist.

They thanked Teel after the match.

" What did was the ultimate show of sportsmanship and humility, "

Laurie said. " To have the referee raise Trevor's arm, have the crowd

cheering and

have his teammates cheering, that was a very emotional moment. It was really

touching. We were so proud. "

Trevor was not told of the coaches' agreement.

" Trevor legitimately in his mind won that match, " Laurie said. " He still

doesn't realize what really happened. He was just so proud he could win a

match

for his team. That was a huge thrill for him. It turned out to be a

wonderful

moment. It was magical. "

The Howes have four children. Only Trevor, their second-oldest child, was

born with a birth defect.

Older sister , 17, is a senior at Lincoln Pius X. His younger sister,

, 12, is a seventh-grader. His brother, Bryce, 11, is in fifth grade.

is involved in music. competes in basketball, soccer and

swimming.

Bryce plays tennis.

" Trevor is very, very supportive of his siblings, " Laurie said. " He is the

No. 1 cheerleader for them at whatever activity they do. That's why this was

so

great for him. He finally got a chance to compete, and his siblings really

supported him. "

Said Trevor: " My brother was like 'Go Trevor' after I won. "

Trevor is a first-year wrestler. He had an interesting reaction when he

tried

on his singlet before his match.

" I looked like a dork, " Trevor said.

He lifted weights with Coach McCurdy during the fall to prepare for the

season. He also had a number of one-on-one wrestling sessions with his

coach.

" Trevor loves sports, " Laurie said. " We were looking for something he could

be involved in. We have known Coach McCurdy for a number of years. He

extended

an invitation and said he would love to work with Trevor. Marty's been

great. "

Trevor attends a regular physical education class in school, but he has to

attend special-needs courses in reading and math. His mother said he reads

at a

first-grade level.

Howe said members of the Lincoln East team make it a point to include

Trevor when the team gets together off the mat.

" It's unbelievable how those kids treat Trevor, " said. " Those guys

have

done a tremendous amount for Trevor. His whole self-esteem has just gone way

up. He is walking a lot taller now. "

[Guest guest]

WAY TO GO ALIA!!! We will be watching very closely!

and Allie (8 poly)

________________________________

From: Pranke, Alia [mailto:Alia.Pranke@...]

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:54 AM

Jra-List (E-mail)

Subject: News Story

I took and Helen's advice and wrote to a local anchor at our NBC

affiliate. To my surprise she emailed me back thanking me for educating

and

informing her about JRA. She told me she was going to forward our story

onto

the local health reporter in the station and encourage her to do a story

on

us! I sure hope that this will happen and we can educate and raise

awareness!

Thanks guys for encouraging us to do this!

Alia and Caroline age 2, poly and uveitis

________________________________

[Guest guest]

-YEAH!!! who did you wirte too... ??? I emailed a couple of

weeks ago to KARE11 but i sent my mail to their general news

address. I guess I should have sent it to a particular person.

Good for you!!!

Let us know when you hear something. I would really like to see at

least one of the new stations cover the JAM...

Hugs Helen and (7,systemic)

-- In , " Ray " <leslie@b...> wrote:

> WAY TO GO ALIA!!! We will be watching very closely!

>

> and Allie (8 poly)

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> From: Pranke, Alia [mailto:Alia.Pranke@t...]

> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:54 AM

> Jra-List (E-mail)

> Subject: News Story

>

>

> I took and Helen's advice and wrote to a local anchor at

our NBC

> affiliate. To my surprise she emailed me back thanking me for

educating

> and

> informing her about JRA. She told me she was going to forward our

story

> onto

> the local health reporter in the station and encourage her to do a

story

> on

> us! I sure hope that this will happen and we can educate and raise

> awareness!

>

> Thanks guys for encouraging us to do this!

>

> Alia and Caroline age 2, poly and uveitis

>

>

> ________________________________

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Helen. I emailed . She has a young child too, so I

targeted her! I am going to write to the other stations too and see what we

can do!

Alia and Caroline, age 2, poly and uveitis

News Story

>

>

> I took and Helen's advice and wrote to a local anchor at

our NBC

> affiliate. To my surprise she emailed me back thanking me for

educating

> and

> informing her about JRA. She told me she was going to forward our

story

> onto

> the local health reporter in the station and encourage her to do a

story

> on

> us! I sure hope that this will happen and we can educate and raise

> awareness!

>

> Thanks guys for encouraging us to do this!

>

> Alia and Caroline age 2, poly and uveitis

>

>

> ________________________________

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks !!

Alia

News Story

I took and Helen's advice and wrote to a local anchor at our NBC

affiliate. To my surprise she emailed me back thanking me for educating

and

informing her about JRA. She told me she was going to forward our story

onto

the local health reporter in the station and encourage her to do a story

on

us! I sure hope that this will happen and we can educate and raise

awareness!

Thanks guys for encouraging us to do this!

Alia and Caroline age 2, poly and uveitis

________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hooray Alia!

Val

In a message dated 1/27/2005 10:54:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, " Pranke, Alia "

<Alia.Pranke@...> writes:

>

>I took and Helen's advice and wrote to a local anchor at our NBC

>affiliate. To my surprise she emailed me back thanking me for educating and

>informing her about JRA. She told me she was going to forward our story onto

>the local health reporter in the station and encourage her to do a story on

>us! I sure hope that this will happen and we can educate and raise

>awareness!

>

>Thanks guys for encouraging us to do this!

>

>Alia and Caroline age 2, poly and uveitis

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dr. Rutledge

Telephone: 702-953-7066 or 702-215-9550

Email: DrR@...

On the Web at http://CLOS.NET

Now Located in Las Vegas, Nevada

NEWS STORY

Hi there! I'm looking forward to meeting you tomorrow morning. I spoke

with Trish this morning, and she asked me to arrive by about 9:30 a.m. at

the St. Rose De Lima campus, so I'll see you there.

I've received a number of e-mails from patients, but with the exception of

Lance Wolf, none of them has been local. I'd really like to profile someone

local who has undergone this surgery and can discuss how much better they

feel, how much weight they've lost, how they're on fewer meds - that sort of

thing. I'd also like to profile someone who is going to have the surgery

soon - so that we have both the " before' and the " after " to show our

viewers. Ideally, both of these people would be women; our audiences are

dominated by females, so when practical, we address issues from their

perspective.

This in-depth story is scheduled to air at 11 pm on Thursday, February 2nd.

That's three weeks from THIS Thursday. So, if practical, I'd like to

videotape this story over the next two-and-a-half weeks, with a suggested

deadline of Thursday, January 26th for completing the taping.

We can certainly discuss this further tomorrow. See you then!

Jay

Special Projects Producer

Channel 13 Action News

KTNV-TV

3355 S. Valley View Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phone: (702) 257-8447

e-mail: jajones@...

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[Guest guest]

oh god i feel for both families .i hope they do not try him as an adult or for the death penalty or life .he needs constant supervison more than likely in a mental place ( i forget what they are called sorry about the use of mental place ). you are right this is what people will think of people with autism /aspergers or any other spectrum disorders .they do not teach public awareness on this subject .so the only info they have of it is what they see /hear in the media.i wish the nami org or someother org like this can raise the public awareness of autism spectrum disorders and all of what it entails so that people will not fear it. you only fear the unknown. both families are in my thoughts and prayers .and the students as well.

News Story

Stories like this freak me out because it leaves people with the impression that this is what people with Asperger’s/Autism are all like. There needs to be some kind of remark stating that it isn’t in stories such as these.

This happened an hour from us.

- Charlotte

http://news. / s/wcvb/20070120/ lo_wcvb/10792195

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[Guest guest]

Charlotte,

It's always heartbreaking to hear stories like this, whether the suspect had

Asperger's or not. Here in Atlanta we had a case two years ago in which a

13-year-old girl prepared a cake (prepared with bleach, glue, tabasco sauce,

playdough, and medication pills) and brought it to school to offer to

classmates. No one died, but many students were rushed to the E.R. for

medical treatment. The girl and her accomplice were reassigned to another

school. The girl's father told the press he suspected his daughter had

Asperger's Syndrome, but it turned out she was never officially diagnosed.

http://badanimal6.blogspot.com/2004/12/ap-wire-12012004-committee-mental.html

We should think of some way to respond to this news story. Asperger's

itself does not cause people to become violent. Some children with AS

become easy targets for bullying, which if not controlled by school

officials, can fester and eventually a child may try to become more

assertive.....and in an extreme case, resort to violence.

Still, even with AS, a person knows the difference between right and wrong.

Asperger's affects one's view of the world around them, but it does not

impair a learned sense of morality which is instilled by loving parents and

supporting teachers.

I taught middle school for a couple years and one day one of my sixth-grade

students (who had Aspergers) brought a small 1.5-inch knife to school. When

asked why he had it, he explained that two boys had said they were going to

beat him up on the bus after school that day and he said he wanted to be

able to defend himself just in case. He was almost in tears, but per school

policy, he was suspended for a couple days. When he got back, I personally

told him (as I'm certain the principal and counselor did also) if anyone

ever threatened him again to tell a teacher or an administrator.

Parents and school officials should shoulder most of the responsibility for

issues of bullying and weapons being brought onto school property.

>From: " Charlotte " <cscottdesigns@...>

>Reply-Autism and Aspergers Treatment

> " Charlotte " <cscottdesigns@...>

>Subject: News Story

>Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:41:48 -0500

>

>Stories like this freak me out because it leaves people with the impression

>that this is what people with Asperger's/Autism are all like. There needs

>to be some kind of remark stating that it isn't in stories such as these.

>

>This happened an hour from us.

>

>-Charlotte

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>http://news./s/wcvb/20070120/lo_wcvb/10792195

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I'm also about an hour from where this happened (Charlotte, where are you located?). He has Asperger's, and the news is quick to say that. From what they said on the news, it seems that this boy's obsessions surrounded weapons and violence. He is being tried as an adult, and being made out to look like a complete monster.

This is not good for public perception of our children, and it just breaks my heart.

On 1/20/07, vickie <blackfoot124@...> wrote:

oh god i feel for both families .i hope they do not try him as an adult or for the death penalty or life .he needs constant supervison more than likely in a mental place ( i forget what they are called sorry about the use of mental place ). you are right this is what people will think of people with autism /aspergers or any other spectrum disorders .they do not teach public awareness on this subject .so the only info they have of it is what they see /hear in the media.i wish the nami org or someother org like this can raise the public awareness of autism spectrum disorders and all of what it entails so that people will not fear it. you only fear the unknown. both families are in my thoughts and prayers .and the students as well.

News Story

Stories like this freak me out because it leaves people with the impression that this is what people with Asperger's/Autism are all like. There needs to be some kind of remark stating that it isn't in stories such as these.

This happened an hour from us.

- Charlotte

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you know it sickens me when every law tells a boy/girl under the age of 18 they cant do stuff cuz they are not old enough they are not an adult they have to be 18 or to drink for christ sake 21 but if they do a crime at that age then they are an adult and are tried as an adult .if that is the case then let them drive at 10 and let them smoke and buy alcohol and getinto bars at 10 also(i think there was one case where the kids were 13 ish and they were going to try as adults.in a country where a kid can hunt at 12 and buy a gun at 18 but cant buy the bullets til 21 (i saw the sign in a walmart) we send mixed signals on how old you must be to be an adult or do an adult thing. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 SHOULD BE TRIED AS AN ADULT.why? cuz they aint adults.

as to this child whne in a case like this and it is proven that he has a disorder like aspergers or someother forn that limits a comprehension of what they are doing .they def should not be treated as an adult.what is the world coming to when we hurt the ones we should be helping the most.

now i dont mean let the child wonder around on the strreets but put him in a place that will protect others from being hurt by him but also will help him with his disorders

prison where he would go will only kill a child or make him the monster everyone already thinks he is

now to the media and their throwing things out there and making everyone fear soemthing because their total disregard to the aspergers/autistic comuunities if a person who commits a crime has a disorder do not just say oh the child suffers from aspergers and that is why he did it or words to that effect they need to expalin what it is and what happens to a person with it .and what would happen to a person with it behind bars. WHERE ARE THE ORGANISATIONS THAT KEEP SAYING WE NEED TO BE HEARD AND SO FORTH WHY ARE THEY NOT STANDING UP FOR THESE KIDS.WE HAVE THE NAACP STANDING UP MAKING SURE MINORITIES GET HEARD AND TREATED FAIRLY .WHAT ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITIES WE DESERVE A VOICE ALSO.THEY NEED TO BE UP THERE WITH THAT BOY HELPING HIM .

sorry once again for the long soap box this is just a big pet peeve of mine .it seems like the only time ORGANIZATIONS stand up is for when it is for NIMBY (NOT IN MY BACK YARD !!! THANK YOU GEORGE CARLIN)

well i wish both families comfort in their times of sorrow .

News Story

Stories like this freak me out because it leaves people with the impression that this is what people with Asperger's/Autism are all like. There needs to be some kind of remark stating that it isn't in stories such as these.

This happened an hour from us.

- Charlotte

http://news. / s/wcvb/20070120/ lo_wcvb/10792195

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Hi Notan

Yes, I read the News Of The World article. I was astonished and amazed when I

turned the page in this newspaper and saw the word ACHALASIA. Very interesting.

Pity that it didn't give any more details about the illness though.

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From: notan ostrich <notan_ostrich@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:44:39 AM

Subject: News story

This is a link to a news story about a lady who could only eat

chocolate. Sorry about the long url. Check out the comment at the

bottom. Some people just don't get it.

http://www.newsofth eworld.co. uk/news/168005/ I-only-eat- chocolate- Achalasia-

sufferer- Eva-Verissimo- just-has- to-eat-chocolate -to-survive. html

notan

[Guest guest]

And don't expect them to, Notan.

 

Two things to remember - not all those comments will have been from achalasians.

They probably haven't the foggiest idea what they are talking about.

 

Secondly, having achalasia doesn't immediately transform you into a good and

compassionate person. There will be people, you can bet your bottom dollar, both

in our Group and otherwise, that you would never in " real life " choose to

associate with.

 

Personally I am grateful for those people who ARE knowledgable and/or

compassionate. As for the rest, I feel sorry for them that they are not able to

give of themselves to help others. They are missing out on a big treasure.

 

And BTW, the newspaper that this story came from is not one that I would

recommend to serious-thinking people, if you know what I mean?

 

Best Wishes from Ann xx

From: notan ostrich <notan_ostrich@...>

Subject: News story

achalasia

Date: Thursday, 12 February, 2009, 4:44 AM

This is a link to a news story about a lady who could only eat

chocolate. Sorry about the long url. Check out the comment at the

bottom. Some people just don't get it.

http://www.newsofth eworld.co. uk/news/168005/ I-only-eat- chocolate- Achalasia-

sufferer- Eva-Verissimo- just-has- to-eat-chocolate -to-survive. html

notan

[Guest guest]

I think our story will only be on in the Los Angeles area

[Guest guest]

Fantastic story....way to go. To have the courts set a precedence is an amazing

feat. I am so proud of you!!!

Regards,

From: MommyToJase@...

Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:03 PM

Subject: news story

I think our story will only be on in the Los Angeles area