One Truth About Autism and the Sandy Hook Elementary Tragedy
My daughter is five years old. She is in kindergarten. She likes to wear a hat everywhere she goes. As she falls asleep, she gently rubs her blanket with the tips of her fingers. She is afraid of the vacuum. She loves bacon and stealing sips of my coffee. When she's hurt, she'll ask me to kiss her "boo-boo-owie." She's watched "A Bug's Life" so many times, she has the dialogue memorized.
A lot is being said about the tragedy in Connecticut but as the mother of an autistic son myself, I hope you'll take the time to read this post. Thank you!
Posted on December 16, 2012, in writing. Bookmark the permalink. 8 Comments.
She did an excellent job with her post.
She did, didn’t she…
The news media and social media have been ridiculous in their reporting and misinformation, and too many people are stupid enough to believe everything they read. ProfMomEsq’s post was very good but I wish she never had to write it.
Its unfortunate that the media has so much power over us. We tend to believe everything they say…
What a great post. I have two nephews who are autistic and in no way are they a danger to the community. The media is feasting on this whole tragedy like a bloody pack of wolves – it’s disgusting!
I know and so many issues are being drug into it, there’s a feeding frenzy going on on Facebook. People are fighting and slinging nasty remarks over mental health issues and gun laws.
I haven’t looked at FB for the last couple of days, but I can imagine it’s not a pretty sight at the moment.
What a wonderful entry, I am so glad you shared it!