Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks Walk events in South Florida and elsewhere

[Guest guest]

Thanks. I'm not trying to " bash " but to reveal. If my opinion that their " awareness " does more to harm than help is not valid, I'm sorry... but I'm not alone in that opinion.

I think a move to get ASA to have " walks " or something similar would be an excellent way to support our needs.

 

Thanks for sharing this excellent article.  I just posted it on my Facebook page.  " Autism speaks " always seemed a little too " slick " even before these excesses and lack of real attention to the cause/needs of REAL autistic people came to light.  Thankfully, they are now getting the scrutiny they deserve.

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I used to support Autism Speaks in the beginning, and then I realized how little

they contribute to community services for people with autism and their families.

Families need day to day support, not so much research.

Don't get me wrong, research is necessary, but now they've even stopped several

of the projects due to the economic crisis... and yet, they still pay themselves

substantial salaries.I'm sorry but that is very wrong in my book.

I don't like how they portray autism either.

>

>

>

> Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

> To: sList

> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:50 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

> I will support it and keep supporting it. I think they do a lot for the

community and have raised awareness better than any organization. That salary

stuff is nuts and has not been proven or substantiated.

> I think it is nuts to bash this organization. While I do not believe

McCarthy or her " recovery " stories, I appreciate the fact that she and Jim Carey

have raised awareness and that in and of itself is truly meaningful. It is more

than just curing or diagnosing, it is getting folks to recognize our kids as

part of their community. We need to avail ourselves of all means possible to

help in every way we can.

> Stop the bashing and hating!!!

>

>

>

> Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk "

events in South Florida and elsewhere

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

> Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk " events in South

Florida and elsewhere

>

>

> Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many

people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy

groups which consider this...

> Keep Reading »

> --

> Lydia Glider-

> Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

> www.examiner. com

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> WE CAN DO THIS

> http://www.nopom. info

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

> www.iamautism. org

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you

win. "

> ~~Mahatma Gandhi

>

[Guest guest]

I used to support Autism Speaks in the beginning, and then I realized how little

they contribute to community services for people with autism and their families.

Families need day to day support, not so much research.

Don't get me wrong, research is necessary, but now they've even stopped several

of the projects due to the economic crisis... and yet, they still pay themselves

substantial salaries.I'm sorry but that is very wrong in my book.

I don't like how they portray autism either.

>

>

>

> Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

> To: sList

> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:50 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

> I will support it and keep supporting it. I think they do a lot for the

community and have raised awareness better than any organization. That salary

stuff is nuts and has not been proven or substantiated.

> I think it is nuts to bash this organization. While I do not believe

McCarthy or her " recovery " stories, I appreciate the fact that she and Jim Carey

have raised awareness and that in and of itself is truly meaningful. It is more

than just curing or diagnosing, it is getting folks to recognize our kids as

part of their community. We need to avail ourselves of all means possible to

help in every way we can.

> Stop the bashing and hating!!!

>

>

>

> Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk "

events in South Florida and elsewhere

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

> Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk " events in South

Florida and elsewhere

>

>

> Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many

people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy

groups which consider this...

> Keep Reading »

> --

> Lydia Glider-

> Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

> www.examiner. com

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> WE CAN DO THIS

> http://www.nopom. info

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

> www.iamautism. org

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you

win. "

> ~~Mahatma Gandhi

>

[Guest guest]

I used to support Autism Speaks in the beginning, and then I realized how little

they contribute to community services for people with autism and their families.

Families need day to day support, not so much research.

Don't get me wrong, research is necessary, but now they've even stopped several

of the projects due to the economic crisis... and yet, they still pay themselves

substantial salaries.I'm sorry but that is very wrong in my book.

I don't like how they portray autism either.

>

>

>

> Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

> To: sList

> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:50 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

> I will support it and keep supporting it. I think they do a lot for the

community and have raised awareness better than any organization. That salary

stuff is nuts and has not been proven or substantiated.

> I think it is nuts to bash this organization. While I do not believe

McCarthy or her " recovery " stories, I appreciate the fact that she and Jim Carey

have raised awareness and that in and of itself is truly meaningful. It is more

than just curing or diagnosing, it is getting folks to recognize our kids as

part of their community. We need to avail ourselves of all means possible to

help in every way we can.

> Stop the bashing and hating!!!

>

>

>

> Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk "

events in South Florida and elsewhere

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

> Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk " events in South

Florida and elsewhere

>

>

> Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many

people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy

groups which consider this...

> Keep Reading »

> --

> Lydia Glider-

> Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

> www.examiner. com

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> WE CAN DO THIS

> http://www.nopom. info

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

> www.iamautism. org

> <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

> " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you

win. "

> ~~Mahatma Gandhi

>

[Guest guest]

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids... need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I tend to go to the walk to offer and receive support.  There is

something to be said when you are surrounded by people all working together for

the same thing.  I also do fundraising during this time however; I do it to

support the local organizations that my daughter benefits from.  Any funds I

collect are split between those services.  Right now, that is Florida Elks and

Vinceremeos.  Both provide us with free or discounted services.   I just think

as a community, it is important to be out as a united force.  It’s good for our

kids and for us!

Cohane, LCSW

creating connections and strengthening families by providing

developmental-behavioral interventions and psychotherapy services

Cohane@...

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Lydia Glider-

Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010

10:02 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should

you support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thanks.

I'm not trying to " bash " but to reveal. If my opinion that their

" awareness " does more to harm than help is not valid, I'm sorry...

but I'm not alone in that opinion.

I think a move to get ASA

to have " walks " or something similar would be an excellent way to

support our needs.

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Hasenkampf <lesliejane93gmail> wrote:

Thanks for sharing this excellent article. I

just posted it on my Facebook page. " Autism speaks " always

seemed a little too " slick " even before these excesses and lack of

real attention to the cause/needs of REAL autistic people came to light.

Thankfully, they are now getting the scrutiny they deserve.

--

Lydia

Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner.com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom.info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then

you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I tend to go to the walk to offer and receive support.  There is

something to be said when you are surrounded by people all working together for

the same thing.  I also do fundraising during this time however; I do it to

support the local organizations that my daughter benefits from.  Any funds I

collect are split between those services.  Right now, that is Florida Elks and

Vinceremeos.  Both provide us with free or discounted services.   I just think

as a community, it is important to be out as a united force.  It’s good for our

kids and for us!

Cohane, LCSW

creating connections and strengthening families by providing

developmental-behavioral interventions and psychotherapy services

Cohane@...

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Lydia Glider-

Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010

10:02 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should

you support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thanks.

I'm not trying to " bash " but to reveal. If my opinion that their

" awareness " does more to harm than help is not valid, I'm sorry...

but I'm not alone in that opinion.

I think a move to get ASA

to have " walks " or something similar would be an excellent way to

support our needs.

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Hasenkampf <lesliejane93gmail> wrote:

Thanks for sharing this excellent article. I

just posted it on my Facebook page. " Autism speaks " always

seemed a little too " slick " even before these excesses and lack of

real attention to the cause/needs of REAL autistic people came to light.

Thankfully, they are now getting the scrutiny they deserve.

--

Lydia

Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner.com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom.info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then

you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I tend to go to the walk to offer and receive support.  There is

something to be said when you are surrounded by people all working together for

the same thing.  I also do fundraising during this time however; I do it to

support the local organizations that my daughter benefits from.  Any funds I

collect are split between those services.  Right now, that is Florida Elks and

Vinceremeos.  Both provide us with free or discounted services.   I just think

as a community, it is important to be out as a united force.  It’s good for our

kids and for us!

Cohane, LCSW

creating connections and strengthening families by providing

developmental-behavioral interventions and psychotherapy services

Cohane@...

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Lydia Glider-

Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010

10:02 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should

you support the upcoming Autism Speaks " Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thanks.

I'm not trying to " bash " but to reveal. If my opinion that their

" awareness " does more to harm than help is not valid, I'm sorry...

but I'm not alone in that opinion.

I think a move to get ASA

to have " walks " or something similar would be an excellent way to

support our needs.

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Hasenkampf <lesliejane93gmail> wrote:

Thanks for sharing this excellent article. I

just posted it on my Facebook page. " Autism speaks " always

seemed a little too " slick " even before these excesses and lack of

real attention to the cause/needs of REAL autistic people came to light.

Thankfully, they are now getting the scrutiny they deserve.

--

Lydia

Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner.com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom.info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then

you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

" Recovered " refers to returning to a previous state of

health. An autistic child will never return to that state. So the use of this

word is incorrect. A cure means the same thing. Why not use the word improve or

improving. It is really a state of mind. A child might stop stimming later in

life but he will always want to stim. I can understand the need for special

diets and how they might affect autism but they are not signs of autism nor a  part

of the definition. Using such terms as " recovered " or

" cured " only confuses the parent and gives them false hope that

everything can return to the time when the child showed no signs of autism. It

is referred to as wishful  thinking.

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf

Of evancostalas@...

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:11 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an

addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids...

need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they

continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

" Recovered " refers to returning to a previous state of

health. An autistic child will never return to that state. So the use of this

word is incorrect. A cure means the same thing. Why not use the word improve or

improving. It is really a state of mind. A child might stop stimming later in

life but he will always want to stim. I can understand the need for special

diets and how they might affect autism but they are not signs of autism nor a  part

of the definition. Using such terms as " recovered " or

" cured " only confuses the parent and gives them false hope that

everything can return to the time when the child showed no signs of autism. It

is referred to as wishful  thinking.

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf

Of evancostalas@...

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:11 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an

addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids...

need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they

continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

" Recovered " refers to returning to a previous state of

health. An autistic child will never return to that state. So the use of this

word is incorrect. A cure means the same thing. Why not use the word improve or

improving. It is really a state of mind. A child might stop stimming later in

life but he will always want to stim. I can understand the need for special

diets and how they might affect autism but they are not signs of autism nor a  part

of the definition. Using such terms as " recovered " or

" cured " only confuses the parent and gives them false hope that

everything can return to the time when the child showed no signs of autism. It

is referred to as wishful  thinking.

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf

Of evancostalas@...

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:11 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an

addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids...

need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they

continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

,Although I try to stay out of this very critical cause v. cure debate that seems to never end in the world of A.S.D. - it's been going on heavily since I started in it in the mid 90's - I tend to agree with your definitions. I do believe that as parents we must do what WE feel is right for our children. Some may choose a diet and some may state if a diet helps then it's a food allergy and not A.S.D. , now I don't quite agree with that. Some may tend to want to use Hbot if they can afford it, again another highly controversial treatment that does indeed 'treat' and I would be very careful with the word cure as I'm not nor am I Jim Carey.... so I don't have the clout to state such intense things as I'm dealing with multiple.. sometimes

several dozen like today..... parents of children on the spectrum. I think that anything we can do to help our kids is a positive thing as long as we don't subject our children to what we wouldn't subject any other child to. My firm statement to my ex.. II's mom.. is " If it makes him cry and suffer to try to make us feel better, I'm not with it " ... seems to be a good way of thinking for me.. but like anything I'm sure there are those that disagree with me. One thing we do all agree on.. is our kids need all the help they can get. It starts at home and it starts at school... we can control home, trying to control school is a whole different story. After filing 4 due process pleadings and 8 motions today... I tend to believe that controlling things at home is a bit easier although it seems as if it's a huge job. Living in an

adoption/emergency foster home for children with ASD has opened my eyes to alot.. attempting to get work done has been a chore at times.. but I find that when they are at school.. I get tons of work done.. much more then ever before. Then they come home and I find that my little nephew who is ASD among other things... with a severe sugar allergy... has been handed a huge bag of valentines day candy by a teacher that I myself told " DO NOT give him candy " it's also listed as a 'severe allergy' on his school intake forms and on his emergency med contact card.... If that didn't irritate me.. a half eaten cupcake with frosting loaded with sugar was in his pocket... she gave it to him. I had to go wish her a nice 3 day weekend of fun in person...although I don't think I was as pleasant as I could have been *smirk* !! E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdviserThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL #

*best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EveryoneUnited4DisabilityReform/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 4:43:12 PMSubject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

"Recovered" refers to returning to a previous state of

health. An autistic child will never return to that state. So the use of this

word is incorrect. A cure means the same thing. Why not use the word improve or

improving. It is really a state of mind. A child might stop stimming later in

life but he will always want to stim. I can understand the need for special

diets and how they might affect autism but they are not signs of autism nor a part

of the definition. Using such terms as "recovered" or

"cured" only confuses the parent and gives them false hope that

everything can return to the time when the child showed no signs of autism. It

is referred to as wishful thinking.

From:

sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf

Of evancostalas@ aol.com

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:11 PM

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an

addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids...

need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they

continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

,Although I try to stay out of this very critical cause v. cure debate that seems to never end in the world of A.S.D. - it's been going on heavily since I started in it in the mid 90's - I tend to agree with your definitions. I do believe that as parents we must do what WE feel is right for our children. Some may choose a diet and some may state if a diet helps then it's a food allergy and not A.S.D. , now I don't quite agree with that. Some may tend to want to use Hbot if they can afford it, again another highly controversial treatment that does indeed 'treat' and I would be very careful with the word cure as I'm not nor am I Jim Carey.... so I don't have the clout to state such intense things as I'm dealing with multiple.. sometimes

several dozen like today..... parents of children on the spectrum. I think that anything we can do to help our kids is a positive thing as long as we don't subject our children to what we wouldn't subject any other child to. My firm statement to my ex.. II's mom.. is " If it makes him cry and suffer to try to make us feel better, I'm not with it " ... seems to be a good way of thinking for me.. but like anything I'm sure there are those that disagree with me. One thing we do all agree on.. is our kids need all the help they can get. It starts at home and it starts at school... we can control home, trying to control school is a whole different story. After filing 4 due process pleadings and 8 motions today... I tend to believe that controlling things at home is a bit easier although it seems as if it's a huge job. Living in an

adoption/emergency foster home for children with ASD has opened my eyes to alot.. attempting to get work done has been a chore at times.. but I find that when they are at school.. I get tons of work done.. much more then ever before. Then they come home and I find that my little nephew who is ASD among other things... with a severe sugar allergy... has been handed a huge bag of valentines day candy by a teacher that I myself told " DO NOT give him candy " it's also listed as a 'severe allergy' on his school intake forms and on his emergency med contact card.... If that didn't irritate me.. a half eaten cupcake with frosting loaded with sugar was in his pocket... she gave it to him. I had to go wish her a nice 3 day weekend of fun in person...although I don't think I was as pleasant as I could have been *smirk* !! E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdviserThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL #

*best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EveryoneUnited4DisabilityReform/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 4:43:12 PMSubject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

"Recovered" refers to returning to a previous state of

health. An autistic child will never return to that state. So the use of this

word is incorrect. A cure means the same thing. Why not use the word improve or

improving. It is really a state of mind. A child might stop stimming later in

life but he will always want to stim. I can understand the need for special

diets and how they might affect autism but they are not signs of autism nor a part

of the definition. Using such terms as "recovered" or

"cured" only confuses the parent and gives them false hope that

everything can return to the time when the child showed no signs of autism. It

is referred to as wishful thinking.

From:

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Of evancostalas@ aol.com

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:11 PM

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an

addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids...

need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they

continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

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have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

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then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

,Although I try to stay out of this very critical cause v. cure debate that seems to never end in the world of A.S.D. - it's been going on heavily since I started in it in the mid 90's - I tend to agree with your definitions. I do believe that as parents we must do what WE feel is right for our children. Some may choose a diet and some may state if a diet helps then it's a food allergy and not A.S.D. , now I don't quite agree with that. Some may tend to want to use Hbot if they can afford it, again another highly controversial treatment that does indeed 'treat' and I would be very careful with the word cure as I'm not nor am I Jim Carey.... so I don't have the clout to state such intense things as I'm dealing with multiple.. sometimes

several dozen like today..... parents of children on the spectrum. I think that anything we can do to help our kids is a positive thing as long as we don't subject our children to what we wouldn't subject any other child to. My firm statement to my ex.. II's mom.. is " If it makes him cry and suffer to try to make us feel better, I'm not with it " ... seems to be a good way of thinking for me.. but like anything I'm sure there are those that disagree with me. One thing we do all agree on.. is our kids need all the help they can get. It starts at home and it starts at school... we can control home, trying to control school is a whole different story. After filing 4 due process pleadings and 8 motions today... I tend to believe that controlling things at home is a bit easier although it seems as if it's a huge job. Living in an

adoption/emergency foster home for children with ASD has opened my eyes to alot.. attempting to get work done has been a chore at times.. but I find that when they are at school.. I get tons of work done.. much more then ever before. Then they come home and I find that my little nephew who is ASD among other things... with a severe sugar allergy... has been handed a huge bag of valentines day candy by a teacher that I myself told " DO NOT give him candy " it's also listed as a 'severe allergy' on his school intake forms and on his emergency med contact card.... If that didn't irritate me.. a half eaten cupcake with frosting loaded with sugar was in his pocket... she gave it to him. I had to go wish her a nice 3 day weekend of fun in person...although I don't think I was as pleasant as I could have been *smirk* !! E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdviserThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL #

*best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EveryoneUnited4DisabilityReform/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 4:43:12 PMSubject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

"Recovered" refers to returning to a previous state of

health. An autistic child will never return to that state. So the use of this

word is incorrect. A cure means the same thing. Why not use the word improve or

improving. It is really a state of mind. A child might stop stimming later in

life but he will always want to stim. I can understand the need for special

diets and how they might affect autism but they are not signs of autism nor a part

of the definition. Using such terms as "recovered" or

"cured" only confuses the parent and gives them false hope that

everything can return to the time when the child showed no signs of autism. It

is referred to as wishful thinking.

From:

sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf

Of evancostalas@ aol.com

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:11 PM

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

recovery does not mean cure. Just like an

addict is never NOT an addict.. he works the recovery.. lots of our kids...

need special diets and other biomedical for the rest of their lives but they

continue to improve and grow and be productive. Many lose their dx..s... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

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Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

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WE CAN DO THIS

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Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

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"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I don't agree... my son was NOT born autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic... and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins... he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours.. AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

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Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

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WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I don't agree... my son was NOT born autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic... and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins... he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours.. AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I don't agree... my son was NOT born autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic... and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins... he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours.. AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

"Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win."

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

It is entirely possible that there are multiple causes for the condition we call Autism, some environmental and some genetic. Two genetic causes have already been identified: Fragile X and Rett's Syndrome. It's not a black-and-white issue... there is a lot of " grey area " .

 

I don't agree... my son was NOT born autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic... and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins... he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours.. AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

 

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

 

 

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

It is entirely possible that there are multiple causes for the condition we call Autism, some environmental and some genetic. Two genetic causes have already been identified: Fragile X and Rett's Syndrome. It's not a black-and-white issue... there is a lot of " grey area " .

 

I don't agree... my son was NOT born autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic... and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins... he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours.. AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

 

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

 

 

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

It is entirely possible that there are multiple causes for the condition we call Autism, some environmental and some genetic. Two genetic causes have already been identified: Fragile X and Rett's Syndrome. It's not a black-and-white issue... there is a lot of " grey area " .

 

I don't agree... my son was NOT born autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic... and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins... he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours.. AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

 

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

 

 

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

I'm really not arguing the causes of autism. My best guess is it

is a combination of genetic factors along with environmental factors. I think

this is the most common explanation for explaining a psychoses. I have a friend

whose daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability some 25 years ago. A

result of the disability was her inability with sequencing and special. Simple

geography was an impossible task. 25 years later she doesn't have to look at

maps of the States but while driving she has a real problem with North, South,

East and West. The child's psychologist back then told the parents that she

would always be learning disabled and that it was a condition that just doesn't

go away. This statement really doesn't reflect a specific behavior as it reflects

a specific state of mind.

Biomedical may do a lot of things but it doesn't cure autism.

Nothing cures it. You also have to keep in mind that once you add more than one

therapy, it then becomes impossible to determine which therapy is the result

for any improvements. Schools might want to give themselves all the credit for

a child's improvement but if that child has outside therapies it becomes a

false claim and holds no water. So when you claim that biomedical is amazing with

its results, I can only reply, " maybe " .

   

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf

Of evancostalas@...

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:03 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

I don't agree... my son was NOT born

autistic... he was healthy until he got the vaccines.. so... He has mostly

RETURNED TO HIS PREVIOUS STATE....he has recovered... autism is not genetic...

and I am not wishful thinking... ok????? I can take my son all places.. any new

place and he adjusts very well. He travels and is typically well behaved .. all

the time. he shaves himself with a razor and takes care of his own vitamins...

he works around the house and does not flap.. bang his head or walk on his

toes.. .he is 18 and we can be a family and do most things families do. He can

tie his OWN TIE and keeps his room organized on his own, without being told. I

have a longer list.. but you would be reading it for a few hours..

AMAZING..what biomedical can do? right? .. Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks

" Walk " events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday,

February 11th, 2010

Most people

have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a

growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...

Keep Reading »

--

Lydia Glider-

Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner

www.examiner. com

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIS

http://www.nopom. info

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:

www.iamautism. org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

" First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you,

then you win. "

~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

Wow that is great! But I only have one question, how do you explain that in MANY families there are siblings on the spectrum? Some with vaccines and others without? Can this indicate genetics have something do with it?

From: Heifferon <gary00001msn (DOT) com>Subject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhereTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:02 PM

I think it is great when a parent can see how much a child has improved but I'm confused in how you use the word "recovery". If he is recovered or "cured", how is it he is still improving?

From: sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of evancostalas@ aol.comSent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:55 PMTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comSubject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

I am sorry you don't believe in her recovery stories.. autism speaks promotes genetic research. They won't find anything genetic link. I guess you think the parents lie... about recovery. My son is recovered and still is getting better. Please don't mislead others... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010

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-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner. com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom. info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism. org<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

Wow that is great! But I only have one question, how do you explain that in MANY families there are siblings on the spectrum? Some with vaccines and others without? Can this indicate genetics have something do with it?

From: Heifferon <gary00001msn (DOT) com>Subject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhereTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:02 PM

I think it is great when a parent can see how much a child has improved but I'm confused in how you use the word "recovery". If he is recovered or "cured", how is it he is still improving?

From: sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of evancostalas@ aol.comSent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:55 PMTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comSubject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

I am sorry you don't believe in her recovery stories.. autism speaks promotes genetic research. They won't find anything genetic link. I guess you think the parents lie... about recovery. My son is recovered and still is getting better. Please don't mislead others... Lia

Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...Keep Reading »

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I'm sorry but I do not believe that vaccines cause autism. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:24:28 -0800 (PST)To: <sList >Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere Wow that is great! But I only have one question, how do you explain that in MANY families there are siblings on the spectrum? Some with vaccines and others without? Can this indicate genetics have something do with it?From: Heifferon <gary00001msn (DOT) com>Subject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhereTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:02 PM I think it is great when a parent can see how much a child has improved but I'm confused in how you use the word "recovery". If he is recovered or "cured", how is it he is still improving? From: sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of evancostalas@ aol.comSent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:55 PMTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comSubject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere I am sorry you don't believe in her recovery stories.. autism speaks promotes genetic research. They won't find anything genetic link. I guess you think the parents lie... about recovery. My son is recovered and still is getting better. Please don't mislead others... Lia Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhereThursday, February 11th, 2010 Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...Keep Reading » -- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner. com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom. info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism. org<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi

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I'm sorry but I do not believe that vaccines cause autism. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:24:28 -0800 (PST)To: <sList >Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere Wow that is great! But I only have one question, how do you explain that in MANY families there are siblings on the spectrum? Some with vaccines and others without? Can this indicate genetics have something do with it?From: Heifferon <gary00001msn (DOT) com>Subject: RE: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhereTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:02 PM I think it is great when a parent can see how much a child has improved but I'm confused in how you use the word "recovery". If he is recovered or "cured", how is it he is still improving? From: sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of evancostalas@ aol.comSent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:55 PMTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comSubject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere I am sorry you don't believe in her recovery stories.. autism speaks promotes genetic research. They won't find anything genetic link. I guess you think the parents lie... about recovery. My son is recovered and still is getting better. Please don't mislead others... Lia Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhereThursday, February 11th, 2010 Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...Keep Reading » -- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner. com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom. info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism. org<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi