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Dear Mr. Savage and to whom it may concern; Posted By: LisaAKAmom
Posted On: 07/21/2008

Mr. Savage,

Talk Radio Network

P.O. Box 3755

Central Point, Oregon 97502



Dear Mr Savage and To Whom it May Concern:

I am writing in response to your recent broadcast, regarding autism and parenting skills.

As a parent of an autistic child, I would like to extend to you a written invitation to my home. I would like for you to be a guest in my house for a week. Keep in mind, it’s only 7 days….My husband and I, would love to see what it is exactly we are doing wrong with our son, and how we can magically cure him of autism. This is the perfect opportunity for you to put your comments in action and show your listeners, that you actually know something about the subject and aren’t like all the other so called talk show hosts that run their mouths with out actually knowing what they are talking about. Oh excuse my manners; I just insulted that talk show host that actually researches their material, before they make false accusations and comments. Please excuse, my ignorance and lack of respect. I sincerely, hope that you will take us up on this offer, to get up close and personal with an autistic child….its the opportunity of a lifetime, and I know I would give anything in the world to be able to have an actual conversation with my son. You see he is 11 years old and nonverbal. But don’t let that discourage you, because if you can’t speak, you have to be able to do something that a lot of normal people can’t do…and that is Problem Solve. My son is very intelligent and just waiting for the day…when he can show the world what he knows and what he can do. You see, Not being able to Speak isn’t the same thing as not having something to Say. Who knows, maybe one day, he will be able to grow up and become a Talk Show Host, just like you. As for the subject of Autism, If my son could Speak…This is what he would love to tell you and all of your listeners about autism.

Autism ~ from the Autistic Mind of a Child

Nobody can see my disability. I look just like every other kid-attractive,
walking, making sounds. They can't see how my neurons are scrambled in my
brain. They can't see the misconnections between the left and right brain.
Nobody can see I have autism.
Nobody can see that my body is sick. No one can see that my stomach is in
knots from my digestive system not working. No one can that my body and mind
are starving because my cells don't make the right enzymes to digest food.
No one see that I suffer from low blood sugar because I can't properly
metabolize nourishment.
No one can see that my body is attacking its own nerve cells from
auto-immune dysfunction. No one can see that mercury lead and arsenic cannot
be excreted from my body, so it keeps building up in my brain. No one
understands that my body cannot tolerate normal enjoyments for children, like
bright, vivid colors and loud noises. I desperately want to be a kid and
enjoy these things, but my body just won't let me.
But everyone can see how inappropriate my behavior can be when I am out in
public. Everyone can see how immature I can be compared to other kids my
age. Everyone sees the 2-year old tantrums when things have been too
overwhelming for me. Everyone sees my frustration from trying to cope.
Everyone sees my screaming and fighting. Everyone just assumes I'm being
bad, not that my body hurts, my eyes are in pain from colors, my ears ring
with loud noises not heard by others.
Everyone sees my tantrums when I don't get my way. No one sees that I can't
explain my fear when I think I'm not being understood. Everyone may see my
screams when my mom takes something away from me. No one can see that having
something of comfort can keep my fears under control for me, and taking it
away makes my nerves explodes in anxiety.
No one understands how hard I have to work to keep my behaviors from
reacting to the chemical imbalances in my body that makes me feel horrible.
No one can see that, no matter how hard I try, sometimes I cannot control
it. No one can see the shame I feel after I've had a meltdown from my body's
problems.
What they don't see I am a person. I have feelings and want to be loved and
accepted like everyone else. What they don't see is that, when they look at
me like I need a good spanking; I understand that I'm not capable of
controlling my body. What they don't see is that I scream because I don't
know how to say "HELP ME"
What they don't see is that I hear every ugly word they say, but for the
life of me, I can't make my mouth say what I'm feeling. But they don't see
that as a disability. They say I am unmanageable. They say I am a problem.
But I am not a problem. I HAVE AUTISM. My mom has taken me to more doctors
and specialist than you can ever imagine. She's read more books and done
more research on my disease than a parent would ever want. She has tried
special diet, supplements, drugs and various metabolic therapies. She has
PRAYED for GUIDANCE and asked for discernment on how to help my body. And
behaviors, OH YES, has she tried everything to help my behavior.
Stop telling her all I need is a spanking. If spanking would stop all this,
my mom would gladly exchange my disability for a spanking. She knows better
than all of you what I need to help me, and what we both need is your
understanding, not ignorance.
I just want to be accepted and understood. No blamed and ashamed, I want to
be appreciated for my gifts. I do have some if you look more closely. I want
to be cared for as a person. I want you to care, even when I act like I
don't.
I want to be respected, just like you do. I want you to respect my mom and
dad for all the hard work they have done to help me try to lead a normal a
life as possible. I want you to respect my family and all the struggles we
have to endure because of our love for each other.
I want to be LOVED like any other child. And need you to role model
respectful behavior for me so I can be respectful too. I want you to love me
just like JESUS would.
Love,
(Author unknown)

Mr. Savage, Again, anytime you want to see what it’s really like to raise a child with autism…you are always welcome to visit our home. Maybe you could also do a story about all the parents that have been sent overseas, to serve their country and protect the freedom of the press...while you exploit and insult their Families and Parenting Skills. Or the families that are surviving on one income....because they dont qualify for Welfare or Financial Assistance...I think you might be suprised at the number of Autistic Families that fall in these Categories!

God Bless You!

The Morrell Family
       
tabaithasteward wrote this reply on 07/21/2008
AWESOME!!!!

huntersmom wrote this reply on 07/21/2008
Thank God for people like you my son is will 10 yrs old in sept and is also non-verbal

Motherof4 wrote this reply on 07/22/2008
I thought about inviting him to my home, too. Then, I didn't, because I was afraid he would accept! I really don't want that man in my house. I'm glad you did, though! Straighten him out!

erikab wrote this reply on 07/22/2008
This is an amazing idea! I love it!Unfortunatly I doubt he is man enough to accept the offer. I thought about writing a letter too but I decided he really isnt worth the time thought or energy.

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