Re:I Gave My Child Autism
by i14ng on Saturday March 21, 2015 @11:58PM
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As with any child, one can address behavior issues without shaming or hating who the child is. In an adult relationship, it's the difference between "You make me feel bad when you do xyz" and "Why do you always have to be such an a-hole" - these are two very different ways to raise an issue.
That's what many (including me) are saying about autism. The point is not to cherish harmful behaviors. The point is to cherish the children who are different. Their differences make it harder for them to learn some behaviors, but they do have a positive side much of the time.
My son is awesome and I would change nothing. Personally I find him much easier to get along with than "typical" kids.
Re:I Gave My Child Autism
by gress on Sunday March 22, 2015 @03:06PM
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In addition to this, bearing in mind that people with autism process emotion differently, it is very likely that shaming is an ineffective way to promote learning.
That's what many (including me) are saying about autism. The point is not to cherish harmful behaviors. The point is to cherish the children who are different. Their differences make it harder for them to learn some behaviors, but they do have a positive side much of the time.
My son is awesome and I would change nothing. Personally I find him much easier to get along with than "typical" kids.