Say something like "You're hurting your legs. Autism news, information and support. On behalf of all the autism parents who could get through about two paragraphs of your article, STOP JUDGING. If you dont have a good support network, I hope you are able to find one. Changing a 5, 10, 15, 20 year olds diapers because they dont have the ability to be potty trained. Everyday is a struggle for my and my husband, our child is very difficult, very behind and despite intensive therapy I already can see my future. Thats how we treat him, thats how we talk about him, and thats how we expect the world to treat him as well. There is nothimg wrong with that mom sharing her story. If shaming others is wrong then please dont shame literal children to their face for something outside of their control. What she said was 1) there are appropriate, safe places to vent, 2) those are not a public forum, and 3) dont talk like your child is unlovable. Everyone needs one, autistic, neurotypical, living with a mental illness, or not diagnosed. This is one point that I dont think many parents consider, but the fact is that the world is watching you. And it is hard enough to speak up, to blog, to share our experiences without OTHER MOTHERS and other people with autism ( who are ABLE to speak out for themselves) telling us we should NOT complain? It doesnt just affect the parents and the child. Hun. You dont know her life. If you dont have a support network, Im so, so sorry to hear that! In most instances with your child, it's not truly an emergency and both you and your child will benefit from putting the breaks on, and then following up when your ready with a more supportive and effective response. Please stop complaining about your autistic children. The kind of mom who would make one of these namby-pamby videos and have the idiocy to post it has issues beyond her child with autism. There are tons of autistic groups where non-autistic parents are not allowed and the the kids will finally feel accepted. My ex was totally out of the picture even when we were married cuz its easier for him that way. For example, a child who hits their own head may be experiencing pain from a toothache or lice. Sorry Im not autistic enough to deserve empathy, folks. Venting and talking about the struggle and frustrations its not the issue here. Dont blast it all over a public media space. This is the most selfish article Ive ever read. I have two autistic children. Otherwise shut your trap about things you have no experience, or no clue about. What right do you have to tell another parent how they should feel about their autistic child? These difficulties can be very frustrating! If you choose to have children, you are opening yourself up to having a whole range of children and this really should have been made clear before you start. They are doing well with the exception of some uncertainty towards school but Im so glad to better educate myself and listen to autistic voices. Functioning labels are necessary to differentiate between people on different areas of the spectrum so they can get their needs appropriately met. WOW, so many ableist and abusive comments from autism moms who have NO idea what autism actually is. Make sure your child knows that you love them, autism and all. They help me see the world in full color! So do both a favor drop out of those groups so those parents can vent and talk and not be judged by the likes of you. Were not your pets, were people, and we deserve privacy. I know I am not easy, I know I am difficult. During these stories, appreciate what your child is trying to convey, and ask a question or two if you want to understand better. We talk about the things the HIGH functioning authkr.doesnt understand-tell me that if I vent about my son fecal smearing, would it be overreacting to vent and talk about it and share? Please feel free to submit articles to enhance the knowledge Solitude. Its not wrong for an autistic child but okay for a neurotypical child. No sleep for days because of severe ASD insomnia (the ASD individuals insomnia which causes family members and caregivers to also have to no sleep). He sleeps with a stuffed animal every night (and I could use one too). How about how the baby gets minimal sleep because his sister never sleeps, the melatonin doesnt work, and doctors refuse to do anything else about it? And its shorter for Autistic with intellectual disabilities. Most of the comments here mention things that arent even autism-related. Higher functioning individuals struggle to keep jobs in our lovely ultra individualistic society. You very likely need MORE support than I do, and thats valid! Let them choose whether it's worth the effort to redirect it or not, and give them your full support either way. Im really shocked at these replies youve gotten. Your own attitude is half the battle. Dont police yourself when the time comes, youll break. People like YOU should be shamed, not US for trying to educate you on how to actually not dehumanize your child, or US. Heres a picture: Text with another parent of autistic kids youre friends with. With the force of a thousand suns, but I would do anything ANYTHING to cure her. Feelings that others relate to and thanked her for sharing so they dont all feel alone. I wonder why is this so easy for other moms? You have NO clue. For others, the answer is a simple but disheartening "no.". Autism can seriously suck. Autism is suddenly a disqualifier to be a mommy blogger or vlogger? Its so interesting to me that the only people who complain about functioning labels are either high functioning themselves or have a high functioning child. Eating a fairly balanced diet is more important than eating a wide variety of foods. Would you cry in your car about how your childs future is terrible because it isnt what you wanted? I will give my life for him in a heart beat, this child regardless keeps me motivated and I love him beyond myself. The first six years of my sons life nearly killed me. Many severly autistic children thrive at specialist residential schools, coming home at weekends and/or holidays. You should probably take this article down. Level 3 individuals are not supported by the society in any way shape or form and neither are their parents. If you love your children you will change how you see and treat autistic people. No one is. You may need to repeat yourself or write things down. You want to complain so fucking badly about your kid smearing fecal matter to the world? People NEED people. I will trust that you are right that your son will never read or see the offensive videos and articles the author is condemning. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inspectrum/201509/please-stop-whitewashing-autism. If your children had actual decent parents that loved and helped them (rather than demonized them or whined to the internet to get asspats and attention), they wouldnt act out. However, don't pass judgment or try to stamp it out of them. I know I am inflexible. What actually angers me about thisthe word ABUSIVEthat is shockingperhaps take a trip to social workand you will better understand the concept of what abuse is,disrespectful to victims of real abuse. Vrs women who lie and say its perfect never a bad never any anger or grife or fear. Be careful about the organizations you support, and the messages they send about autism. Forces to quit jobs to stay home with the severe individual, living in near poverty, and always fighting to get your child disability services. Not sure when this was posted because I cant find a date. Period. I have given more than my all into the depths I did not know existed. Watching your child headbang, scratch, bite, punch themselves for a reason we cant explain, and the helpless feeling of watching that without being able to stop it unless using restraints and emergency medications to sedate. 3. if your boyfriend is struggling to deal with your son's behaviour now there is no way he will in a few years, or maybe he just does not want to and is using your son as an excuse to get you to split up, you don't mentions his response to you splitting up. You dont even know what youre talking about. Frustration over a lack of communication. Anything else is cruel to the child and parent. i can 't handle my autistic child anymorepower automate do until apply to each. Complain if you must, but theres a time and place for everything. This video went VIRAL. There is this thing called Personal Boundaries, and the mother in the video and all these commenters defending her, dont understand what that is. The child should feel respected and be able to meaningfully say no. The problem is more system wide (she did say school, not teacher, but its likely the problem is broader than that to encompass the whole of state services). He struggles with communication, which leads to most of his meltdowns, but they are rare now, and with his improvements, my health has improved in some ways, too. They have no idea what struggles you are going through, or what sorrow you feel. It is especially important to avoid sugar at night, when it may disrupt your childs sleep. I do not speak for all mothers or autistic individuals, but only for myself. 1.2K views, 26 likes, 31 loves, 56 comments, 42 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Michael Mirdad: Humility versus Grandiosity -- Friday Night Spiritual. She is NOT complaining about her child. Autistic children often like to touch and taste individual ingredients before deciding whether or not to eat them, and these dishes make it difficult for them to do so. Outside of the internet hardly anyone cares, people in the general public rarely understand, you as the parent are the villain and without resources and constant intervention paired with routine it is Hell. Nobody ordered you to stop complaining, if you have the martyr syndrome just express it in proper places and possiibly in front of proper watchers/readers/listeners. His sister? Tell me something It is part of human nature. Id have to be a bitch not to mourn a future at the mercy of strangers. I dont think so. The fact that this post calls people [of whatever nature] sl*ts and then shames people who are neurotypical should tell you exactly where this mentality is coming from. This is far different than a mom who makes a public facebook post showing their neuro-typical kid with a shaved head because they flunked a math test or dyed their hair green at a friends house. You should have SOME idea of what autism is and what its not, but it seems like youre making up your own symptoms because thats how YOUR child is. Right on! Have u actually rwad the complete article? And even if they wont, you honestly think that because they possibly dont understand what youve said that it makes it okay for you to say? She doesnt want me going to the garden. Its hard. This article was laughable. Breeder moms are the type to call CPS on other moms they deem inferior in their parenting or shame the mom of a disabled child for publicy mourning the future that was robbed from her child like in this article. Yes, she said some uncomfortable things but also more importantly said that all she wants is for her child to be HAPPY! Not every autistic child is the kind you can just take to starbucks or out for lunch! Dear AutisticMama The only difficulty comes between neurotypicals and autistics. I pinky promise Ill explain what parents should do when feeling such big (and valid) feelings about autism and their child. So what do you do if you cant go vent to the whole internet world? Theres no hidden child underneath the Autism. I don't want my child to have autism anymore. Be careful about behavior modification therapies. By NOT expressing these things it makes other parents of autistic children feel like they arent good enough, isolated, and like they are flat out bad parents, even though they sacrifice EVERYTHING just to care for them. It is different. Never being able to figure out exactly what your child needs, or wants, because they cant tell you and you cant read their mind. No ones perfect, this thread sure as heck isnt. Would you share that with the whole world in a way that shamed him or would you find people you trusted to support you and vent to them? Dont shame her story. When you are crying and saying stuff like that it means you feel defeated and at a loss and wish things were easier rather than accepting that your childs differences make them unique. You are coming off extremely judgmental and rude. I dont work, i dont drive, i shower once in a blue moon and im happy. You still gunna tell me to shut my mouth and pretended thats not terrifying? She should go to a therapist to work out her antagonistic feelings towards her kid. You still have a best friend?! One time by biting it. ANY child COSTS his parents a great deal of money [For a middle-income family to raise a child born in 2015 through the age of 17, the cost of rearing a child has hit $233,610, according to the report.] But: A child with autism? Get a babysitter and plan a date night with your spouse. They have a dogpile of kids and suddenly they have the moral authority to trash not only parents of typical kids but as proven here, parents of disabled kids. Its articles like this and people like you thst make it impossible to find anyone or anything genuine about real autism struggles. Sometimes youre struggling and you really just need to vent or youre going to explode. You want to be a better person? And then your child was born, struggled through school, and they decided that they never wanted to go to college. Damn, you w*men are children. I watched the video thats being quoted in this article, what I saw was a Mother who was vulnerable, clearly struggling, sharing real, raw and valid emotions with the world. If your aim is to show people the ugly with the good, firstly Id consider if your child is happy for their lives to be on the internet and then Id make sure to explain in a cut that you were having a though time and that your feelings, while valid, dont represent everything you experience with your child. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise. What youre saying is: please dont include retard people in my exclusive spectrum what the F are you? I accept my son fully for his differences, but sharing our stories gives others a glimpse into our life, and can encourage policy makers to fund programs for the disabled. Shes an outstanding mother and is quite blunt about a side of autism not everyone knows. My son is nonverbal, aggressive, on meds and not toilet trained at 7. Trampolines, exercise balls, tree-climbing, swimming, recreational sports, and going on walks can help hyperactive children get the stimulation they need, so they can. Dentist appointment at hospitals because they have to sedate the individual to even look in their mouth. Okay, but where else can these people vent? You KNOW autism, as WE ALL know, IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE. My son is profoundly autistic and has been through unimaginable struggles. But not too worry. I would have a massive problem with any mom making a video of this sort about ANY child. Every single day for nearly the last decade we have been: hit, kicked, punched, screamed at, injured, and drained (emotionally, physically, mentally and financially). There is so much you have no idea about. If my own mother cried on camera because i was a burden, i would practically want to die. This article is hogwash. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Point istry to take it one day at a time. I used to follow the blog of a woman who filmed her sons rages. By using our site, you agree to our. The problem here isnt the teachers, most of whom are going beyond duty for the children. I have two children with autism. Does that make you feel better to use capital letters. She tells HER story. Good for you, you must be soooooo perfect! She shouldnt have posted a video about it, but you shouldnt be judging her. Hate. Stuff posted on public media spaces never goes away, and can come back to haunt someday. WHO will love and care for him after his father and I are gone? Or how we traumatize doctors and nurses because it takes 5 people to restrain her just so she can have a basic check up? But last night i posted about how exhausted I was (on my private page) because of being sick and him raging, and I dont regret it. I really needed to know that Im not the only parent who feels this way. Also, criticism is NOT censorship. far more than a typical child. AAC can help bridge the gap if your child isn't ready for speech yet. Cute list. I do not post about this other than to help others in need. Parents are often careful about what they share online about their children, but for whatever reason, that line of privacy goes out the window when their child is disabled. My daughter knows she has some hurdles to overcome due to her autism but not coddle them cuz life wont coddle them and how are you preparing them for when your gone. My whole being is occupied in taking care of my child. Im apart of many autism parents FB groups and Im getting tired of all the parents playing victim to autism and crying on their public pages about how their children are a burden. It would be the shock of your lifetime, believe me. You get date nights?! If the people in those groups knew how you feel they wouldnt want, or feel comfortable, having you as a member. I would not need to give up my life and my energy for their constant care and well being. The fact you are autistic muddies your POV. I took my child to Disney land and all the other children were running around, while all my child did was slump in his chair and make a whining sound in front of Mickey Mouse! Its offensive, right. There is nothing wrong about a parent complaining or feeling sorrow for their autistic child. I feel really bad for him, youre disgusting. The mother had genuine feelings she was sharing- she wasnt overacting, she has every right to feel frustrated and vent Is this a possibility for you? This sounds like lack of impulse control (cant pause to think whether or not things should be done when angry) and seeking sensory input. She shares the good, the bad and the ugly. One of the leading causes of death in Autistic people is suicide. Her concerns are real. Co-morbidities ARE THE ISSUE. Avoid pretending to understand, because your child can probably tell you're faking it. Do you put on your own helmet before you start bashing your own head into the floor & put on your own gloves so you dont bite your hands bloody? Would you prefer they tell a family-member and have it get back to their kid one day? I dont doubt your love for your son at all- Im sure you love him and would die defending him. Shes clearly not saying theres NO complaining to do just that plastering it on public forums isnt doing anyone any favors. His reading comprehension is not even at a 1st grade level. Being attacked by your own child. Thank you for writing this. (after not being able to hang with anyone friend for decades because of the level of care you are responsible for at home). No one wants to talk about the dark side of all this. Have you worked on non-verbal communication skills? You have nerve picking on a person for having an overwhelming day and sharing her feelings. Write about your frustrations in a private journal. Many autism-related organizations treat autistic children like burdens and spread the rhetoric of abuse. Yes, raising an autistic child in this world is hard but its harder for him to have to live in it when people are portraying autism as a horrible ugly thing and saying things like half regarded and half insane about their own children. It would break his heart to hear some of the things these parents are saying about their own children on Social Media and it breaks my heart for all autistics who do see this hate speech. A LACK of empathy. 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