Tanners Dad's Blog
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Really!? With Tim & Tanner No I mean Really how many nights can go with out sleep Autism Hurts People help
- Posted on 12.19.08
I think Saturday night live has always had its moments. Most of those moments go on for way to long. After the initial laugh a lot of times the skits go into hurtful teritiories. I found that the Governor Patterson skit was initially funny took advantage of an easy target. I guess that is the fine line between being the class clown and the class bully.
Our community is being criticized by groups for being thin skinned. We have taken abuse this year from Michael Savage, Amanda Peet, and Denis Leary. I can stand up to the big bully. Mainstream medical and the pharmaceutical companies. People that have no business in the debate like Amanda Peet should just go home before she gets hurt (Paul Offit if you think it is a threat let me explain before the game is over. Amanda and her precious child will be emotionally damaged.Media and people are mean. Wow another chance to turn your back on us and tell us you were threatened) When it comes to Denis Leary he represents the world of "Saturday Night Live" Comedy gone on for too long turns off some people. Michael Savage represents the bully. His style riles up the brainless to go on a bashing spree.
The topic of this mornings blog is sleep deprivation. That is why I am off on a Saturday Night live and analysis of bullys. Tanner has not slept for about a week for any real length of time. So of course, We have not slept. Jumping on the bed. Pulling and crashing things off the shelf. Singing the new sounds he is learning to use again. It is my favorite music. "AEIOU" AEEEEE" "AEIOU" "OOOO" and much more. How can a parent complain when that is what we have been asking him to do for almost 7 years. But Really!? when does a parent find a great big huge sleeping pill for the two of us? Life on the spectrum is rough.
I have to put one paragraph in this morning about High Functioning people on the spectrum. When I say deal, heal, cure, help, prevent, and recover I am only talking about low functioning autism. I am on the spectrum. I do not want their to be a test and people like me get aborted. The world would lose some of the most creative and brilliant people.
Yes I said it I am on the spectrum. So now my detractors will say "ah ha it is genetic." Yes again for the millionth time I believe genetics plays a huge role. Genetics loads the gun Environment pulls the trigger. My grandfather, my father, myself ( all never diagnosed) showed would be on the spectrum today. My nephew I believe has aspergers. But folks we can all talk, function in society, and use the bathroom. Safety and life that is what I am fighting for. Not to wipe out people or personality traits. Autism has been around for years but never at the level we see now or the severity. It is an epidemic. When we get the real numbers you will see but it will be a hollow consolation because it will be too late for us and the citizens of the country who will have to pay for this mess.... $300 billion per year ( midpoint of the estimate)
Pray for us.
What can you do today...
If you are a parent... Love your child unconditionally. Do not let your child feel they are any less because they cannot communicate the way we do or look after themselves. Do not forget to look after yourself and your significant other. ( If you don't have one find one...There is someone out there for everyone. You deserved to be loved also). Join a church. Speak to your friends. Keep up the good fight.
If you are Friend... If you have resources please consider supporting Generation Rescue as they move the agenda towards services and support programs. If you do not have financial resources provide respite services... Babysit, go with a parent to the grocery store, or running errands. Be there to listen.
If you are in the medical community it is time to wake up and do something...
If you are in the insurance industry it is time to make the people responsible pay...
if you are in the media it time to tell the truth...
If you are in the government it is time act...
If you are in education it is time to educate...
If you are in a religious community it is time to rally the troops to support families...
If you are in the New York City Office of Autism Speaks... remember that $50,000 you took from my community this fall could have helped to pay for my sons therapy this year.
If you are in contact with amanda peet and have a child with Autism invite her over to experience our lives first hand and but out of our childrens and the future of others children.
If you are impacted by autism (that means you are part of the human race) Join me in the fight. Join causecast with your own cause or mine. Make a difference in our world. now. State your change! Then make it happen.
If you happen to have some sleeping pills, sleep ideas for children with autism, or want to come spend the night let me know.... I need a nap.
If you are in the pharmaceutical industry it is time to pray...
People it is just time to deal with Autism....
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