Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Sharlene wrote: It took talking with my grandmother to realize that there was no more need for me to be ashamed of his autism than there would be a need to apologize for his eyes being hazel. It's part of him, and no more shameful than someone with high blood pressure, cerebral palsy, dandruff, or any other condition. These days I tell everyone Milo is autistic and explain what it is if they don't know the term. I figure the more people I educate, the more potential for understanding. And who knows, maybe somebody who meets Milo will help another mom's child be diagnosed sooner, or contribute to research, or care for an autistic child, or even cast a vote, whether for a candidate or as an elected official, that impacts legislation that affects my child. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I couldn't have said it better myself. Hooray for your and your grandmother for her no nonsense wisdom. Education and awareness are so critical for creating a tolerant, understanding and supporting society. You GO GIRLS! Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.