tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post6124841735483910521..comments2024-01-11T08:25:44.905-08:00Comments on Send Chocolate: The Skies Are Only Friendly If You Don't Have AutismTina@ SendChocolateNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04756286418593037399noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-27528248322909424042008-07-14T23:44:00.000-07:002008-07-14T23:44:00.000-07:00Very well said. People who treat people affected b...Very well said. People who treat people affected by disabilities with contempt because they are affected by disabilities deserve to be taken to task.AARI Editorial Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05582933080272275928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-78968209881486377482008-06-29T22:49:00.000-07:002008-06-29T22:49:00.000-07:00Great post! I know I wouldn't take my kids on an ...Great post! I know I wouldn't take my kids on an airplane. Heck...I'm too afraid to fly myself.<BR/><BR/>And I read that person's post you were talking about. She did put up an apology, but I can't help it, I'm still hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-34344056676637698562008-06-29T21:26:00.000-07:002008-06-29T21:26:00.000-07:00Great post!Great post!Genevieve Hinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183893510449821362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-41402260391631712892008-06-29T19:30:00.000-07:002008-06-29T19:30:00.000-07:00Excellent post! I have three boys with autism and...Excellent post! I have three boys with autism and wouldn't dare try to fly with them (yet) but I can sooo feel for this mom. The way she and her son were treated is inexcusable and I just get so tired of the presumptuous judgments of those who have no clue. Our kids have enough to deal with without adding people's ignorant attitudes to the mix too.danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15555927841950877805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-28524440072832928272008-06-28T11:36:00.000-07:002008-06-28T11:36:00.000-07:00And for a frigging seatbelt. UM- if the plane cra...And for a frigging seatbelt. UM- if the plane crashes, the seatbelt isn't really going to help much, is it? Isn't it just a crapshoot anyway? <BR/><BR/> I've been around a few children with autism (because I recently learned that using the term autistic isn't PC) and you can TELL when they're starting to tune out and melt down. Why would the attendant keep pushing it? Back the hell off.<BR/><BR/>I'm willing to bet the mother did what she could to prevent the meltdown because who on earth wants to be in charge of a screaming child on an airplane?<BR/><BR/>An adult friend of mine had an attendant get pissy about the seat belt, too even though it was gouging into her abdominal incision. Finally she lifted her shirt & showed her the 9 inches of stitches so she'd quit insisting it be tighter. <BR/><BR/>I think the flight attendant had a little power trip.Lisa Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494212460130465055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-39021029117565279462008-06-26T23:24:00.000-07:002008-06-26T23:24:00.000-07:00Wonderful post. While I do not personally have a c...Wonderful post. While I do not personally have a child with autism, I work in public schools, and I see attitude like you are describing run rampant. It is so easy to 'write off' a difficult behavior as the fault of the parent, or somwhow controllable, and it's just plain wrong! I cannot STAND people who judge these situations they know nothing about. Grrrr!<BR/>Thank you for these thought-provoking posts.Valerie Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16400026383513835586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-29011749217288784032008-06-26T18:08:00.000-07:002008-06-26T18:08:00.000-07:00Travelling with children is hard enough, without h...Travelling with children is hard enough, without having ignorant and rude staff making it worse. What happened to customer service?Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130771076735855370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-76558518619880168002008-06-26T16:13:00.000-07:002008-06-26T16:13:00.000-07:00Amen! As a former therapist for the Autism Society...Amen! As a former therapist for the Autism Society of NC I back you up 110%. I personally have a very rambunctious "normal" 2 year old, and a 1 year old that has been recently diagnosed with special needs. I did read the post you are referring to, and I have to admit I am able to let things go, but girl this post really lit my fire. Like you I refused to comment. What's the point? Some people are just ignorant, and until you have walked in someone's shoes, why judge? On the subject of bipolar disorder, personally I have several relatives that do suffer from this illness, but I have to say this is one of the most over diagnosed illnesses out there. Could have gone down that road with her, but again, chose not to.<BR/><BR/>You keep fighting the fight girlfriend. Autism awareness does have a long way to go, but you are personally making strides, and I commend you for it. Continue to use your voice for those that can't, and no doubt you will make a difference in this world!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I saw your post on twitter...<BR/><BR/>In Friendship,<BR/>Jenn RogersJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475338513088359601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25170924.post-18375135243207674062008-06-26T16:10:00.000-07:002008-06-26T16:10:00.000-07:00I feel for that mom. I really do. As the mother ...I feel for that mom. I really do. As the mother of a special needs child (cerebral palsy) I feel for her and understand her pain. <BR/><BR/>You're right---unless you've experienced special needs parenting you truly can't understand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689972441910256724noreply@blogger.com