Academic Integrity Fund (Andrew Wakefield) added to The Autism Retort

The Academic Integrity Fund has been added to The Autism Retort.

Doctors working in the public interest are under attack like never before; they must be protected. You – and only you – must decide what kind of doctors you want for your family. Increasingly, what should be your decision is being made by corporate profiteers and bureaucrats. The surest way to see justice for these doctors and to ensure that your family’s rights are protected is to get their accusers before a jury. The jury represents the voice of the people of the United States of America – those who stand by the founding principles of this great country. Now is the time to stand up and be counted. Now is the time to fight for the professional integrity of those who champion your cause.

Want to commit suicide because of my son's autism ...

Autism Mom Blog: Want to commit suicide because of my son's autismAutism Mom Blog

The title of this post, “Want to commit suicide because of my son’s autism” is a keyword search that led someone to my blog this morning.  My heart dropped when I saw this.  The person did not leave a comment, I wish she had.  (I don’t know if it was a he or she, but I’m going to use she to make writing this easier).  The thought that someone is thinking about doing this is scary.  I pray that the commit suicide search on the internet is her way of reaching out for some kind of help.  I know how isolating having a child with autism can be.  For some, reaching out online is the only thing they can do.  This post is a message to that person.

The Roses...Mike and Angela: 10 Things People Tell Autism Parents

The Roses...Mike and Angela: 10 Things People Tell Autism Parents

Being a parent of a kid with Autism is a unique experience. You feel often times like you are in the same world as everyone, yet also entirely in another. Often times from the outside, things can appear normal and fine, but upon closer look you realize the inner workings are entirely different.

Here are some of the things people say to me, as a mom of a kid with Autism. On the surface, these statements seem true to them...but it's only upon closer look, that you realize the true depth to Autism and the impact it has on my every day, plan, future, and heart.

10 Things People Tell Autism Parents
1) It's okay now that your kid has Autism, because you are used to it.
How I really feel: I look fine. I smile. I am happy. Truly, I am. But, I am never quite used to the fact that my kid has Autism. This is something that never goes away. Not in a month, a year, or a decade. It is always there and always challenging in different ways at every stage in Colton's life. It hits me in different ways every day and still hurts to realize...he is different...he might not ever get married, or have a group of real friends, he might get bullied. I'll never fully get used to it.

More @ http://familyofroses.blogspot.com/2012/08/10-things-people-tell-autism-parents.html

Embracing Chaos

Embracing Chaos added to The Autism Retort!

Joe Scarborough – Batman Autism Apology | Autism Dad

Joe Scarborough – Batman Autism Apology | Autism Dad

I mentioned yesterday that Joe Scarborough of MSNBC will most likely be feeling the wrath of the autism community over his recent comments made during Monday morning’s edition of “Morning Joe,  that the Batman shooter is probably on the autism spectrum.  Despite having a child of his own on the spectrum, Joe is getting some heat. This is one of those rare moments were lots of factions of the autism community will agree.  This is not in the realm of Michael Savage or Dennis Leary, but Joe should probably clarify his remarks / apologize. 

Full @ http://autismdad.com/2012/07/24/joe-scarborough-batman-autism-apology/

Autism Dad | Joe Scarborough, Meet Autism Backlash

Joe Scarborough, Meet Autism Backlash

Even though Joe Scarborough has a child on the autism spectrum, he is in for a can full of holy whoop ass over the statements he made today.  Disclaimer: I like, Joe.  I think Joe should have run for president.  I am not sure why he didn’t despite a lot of conjecture.  That said, Joe will be promptly back-tracking and reexplaining what he meant to say by the time you read this post.

Autism and the iPad

Autism and the iPad added to The Autism Retort!

Loving God Thru Autism

Loving God Thru Autism blog added to The Autism Retort!

Lou's Land

Lou's Land added to The Autism Retort!

Living With Autism: A Parent's Perspective

Living With Autism: A Parent's Perspective added to The Autism Retort!

Homeschooling Autism added to The Autism Retort feed.

Autism Wars

Autism Wars added to The Autism Retort!

4 Kids, a Dog, and a Blog

4 Kids, a Dog, and a Blog added to The Autism Retort.

Bacon and Juices Boxes: Our Life with Autism

Bacon and Juices Boxes: Our Life with Autism blog added to The Autism Retort!

I'm a straight-shooter.  I won't candy-coat it.  That plan you had... that vision of fatherhood... it's irrelevant now.  Go ahead and mourn.  Go ahead and let yourself be angry.  Affix blame on whomever you'd like.  Yell at God a little, he can take it. 

Are you done? 

Now here's the deal.  Your son's path will be different.  I'm not saying he is incapable of anything.  I believe our kids can do ANYTHING their hearts desire.  But that's the catch.  It has to be something HIS heart desires, not yours.
More @ http://baconandjuiceboxes.blogspot.com/

CGregoryRun

CGregoryRun blog added to The Autism Retort!

Flappiness Is

Flappiness Is blog added to The Autism Retort!

Seven Yuck Mouths & Autism

Seven Yuck Mouths & Autism blog added to The Autism Retort!

Autism Rules Our House

Autism Rules Our House blog added to The Autism Retort!

Adventures in Extreme Parenthood

Adventures in Extreme Parenthood added to The Autism Retort!

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Acting Balanced added to The Autism Retort!

Acting Balanced added to The Autism Retort!