TANNERS DAD'S BLOG
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They told us he COULD NOT LOVE! Autism Aunt Note from a friend
- Posted on 02.03.10
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We need more dads like you in this world!
Keep up the fight? Yes or No?
That is the question we in the autism world ask ourselves every day!
My question is answered by the smile on my nephew's face and by his developments and growth and life!
They told us he would not walk - would not talk!
They told us he COULD NOT LOVE!
They told us he could not smile or laugh or enjoy jokes or social interactions.
THEY WERE WRONG!
Autism Awareness is not enough - autism solutions is what we need.
My nephew is sick - he is a sick boy who has been incorrectly diagnosed with a mental illness - when infact, he has a physical illness that manifests itself with a whole range of physical, social, developmental, cognitive and emotional symptoms that science and doctors 'label' as AUTISM.
He WAS sick.
He DID NOT talk.
He DID NOT walk.
He DID NOT socialize or interact or connect with anyone.
But with the grace of God, the work of his entire family - especially his mother - a Saint in her ow...Read More -
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It is one thing to be rejected by your partner but after losing my job again, again, again... Let's just say I have lost track, I think my right hand has decided to kick me out of bed. I am not worthy We are not worthy. I am not going to pass the buck and write a woe is me post. No this is a larger view. The setting on this stage is on a backdrop of a family dealing with Heart attacks, Autism, & Unemployment but that just is the little punch in the gut that gets me thinking. Where does the Male go to find strokes for that once mighty ego?
There has always been a battle over toilet paper in our house. You know when the roll is empty who gets to change it. The person coming in or the person going out. That is just one very very small example of the breakdown of communication in a marriage.
When I was brought up, way back in the 1960's & 1970's things were changing. Many Moms were going out and getting jobs. They were mostly feel good, low paying, school hours type jobs. Sexis...Read More -
Five page story that is suppose to be attacking me. Autism Advocacy is not pretty.
- Posted on 01.12.10
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Five page story that is suppose to be attacking me. Basically, it is who I am and what I said. If you have a problem tell me about it http://counteringageofautism.blogspot.com/2009/12/out-and-in-bitterness-bleeds-through.html
12/14/2009
Out and In: Bitterness bleeds Through, Robbing us of Breath and Joy
Move through transformation, out and in.
What is the deepest loss that you have ever suffered?
If drinking is bitter, change yourself to wine.
--Ranier Maria Rilke
This week will see a series of posts on people in the online autism community, an attempt to see through to their humanity, to look at what they bring to the table regarding autism, respect, acceptance, and assistance, or the lack thereof.
Countering will explore with compassion the very real challenges that many, parents and autistic individuals alike, face, and hopefully help readers come to some conclusions about why some folks rise, survive, thrive, and others remain mired in the bitterness, bitte...Read More -
Autism, I Understand the Anger, Do You?
- Posted on 12.29.09
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Last night (Monday, December 28, 2009 ) I attended the www.blogtalkRadio.com ASAN President Ari Ne'eman Answers Your Questions Preventing Harmful Restraint & Seclusion Act put on by the Autism Women's Network. Ari has Recently been appointed by President Obama to the National Council on disabilities. I was intrigued because Ari has had a position of divisiveness within the Autism Aspergers community. He has give the impression in the past that Autism / Aspergers was a difference not a disability. I wanted some answers.
The vitriolic anger permeated the chat room. I felt attacked from my very first question. I was called out as a Dr. Mercola fanatic. Which I am in no way am. Although, I think Dr. Mercola brings up many viable points in ways that many people can relate to and has some ideas on biomedical treatment that should be researched & Supported. One individual asked me my name. Which I never shy about giving. I am Tim Welsh Autism Advocate proud father of Tanner 12 who is de...Read More -
Letters to Levi, Where is the Autism.... New burdens for the old world....
- Posted on 12.04.09
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Levi Felix was the Director of Creative Development for Causecast since its inception. He is now the Chief Activism Officer. He will be traveling the world with a mission...
To cross borders. Boundaries.
To see places previously only read about in books.
To share stories in regions rarely covered by our media.
To hear voices heard only through the lips of those who have been.
To help those who may have been overlooked.
They wrote this letter of introduction on their soon to be introduced website. I will promote with vigor once it is up.
For the next year we will be traveling around the world capturing stories of leadership and heroism, learning about communities in need and conflict, and connecting them with the support of those looking to give it. We will meet as many activists as possible, period; get our hands dirty, period; and come back with the smell of those long forgotten. Their stories now ours.
We will attempt to answer the questions:
What is effective act...Read More
