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. Now, before you start throwing things at me, let me clarify. 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. and I wonder if its not more a general problem of people seeking attention. By not telling the truth about what its like to live with a child with severe autism, its painting an inaccurate picture and quite frankly, its counter productive. 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. Wow way to shove it down someones throat. Autism is suddenly a disqualifier to be a mommy blogger or vlogger? On behalf of all the autism parents who could get through about two paragraphs of your article, STOP JUDGING. Yall need to start treating your severely Autistic children with basic human rights, privacy, and respect. feeling out of control . 1. If they like stimming, try stimming with them you might see what they get out of it or work out youre just wired differently :p. Then dont be a part of those FB parents groups. She doesnt want me going to the garden. Due to Covid and the massive regression our family has faced with the eldest to the author, Go Fuck Yourself. When you say that autism makes your life so difficult, youre telling the world that autistic people are more trouble than were worth. Every autistic person is different. Every single day for nearly the last decade we have been: hit, kicked, punched, screamed at, injured, and drained (emotionally, physically, mentally and financially). Please apologize to this mama (and all the other ones out there) for telling her not to speak her voice. Do you need support as a parent of a child with high needs? So I believe in open and honest communication and inclusion vs segregation. All yall do is talk over them and dont listen to their struggles. They say they love their kids but its conditional. No kidding. And I research how I can make it better and i take him to therapy and we try this and that But what I really need some times is to see someone else who struggles too. He screams most of the time hes awake. Ive treated my oldest the same as my youngest and guess whather counselor said my daughter is learning empathy which is surprising to her. Facing my fear: to save my autistic son's future, I had to let him go Elayne Robertson Demby It's always hard for parents when their children leave home. 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? It breaks my heart my son will never take an SOL, SAT, or go to college due to his autismit is a REAL DISABILITY. Well, as an autistic adult who is struggling badly with self-worth and Googling Am I a Burden? these abusive, unhinged comments have clearly allowed me to see that its actually not me thats a problem for existing. (My sons therapy just from age 2 to 6 was not reimbursed by insurance and cost us the equivalent of a house or a college education at Harvard!). Changing a 5, 10, 15, 20 year olds diapers because they dont have the ability to be potty trained. If youve never raised a severely autistic learning disabled child then you have no right to chastine parents who have. And its still okay for me to break down and have bad days too. I smell sour grapes. It is important to understand these rights to ensure that you or your child is being treated fairly and given access to all of the services and supports to which you are entitled. It is part of human nature. It'll teach them the basics of reciprocal communication (which lays a good foundation for speech), allow them to express themselves, and help get their needs met. And theres nothing shameful about venting it out vrs bottling it up to fester and rot inside you. Going live from your car while crying about how terrible autism is for you, is not the right way to do it. Required fields are marked *. Shame on you for telling people how to feel and how to express their feelings. You get date nights?! How could you find a family willing to take your autistic child? Wash the parts where your hands are in your lap. emma p (510) 16/09/2014 at 6:36 pm. Signed, an autistic. Many severly autistic children thrive at specialist residential schools, coming home at weekends and/or holidays. I find it interesting that the first thing this article does is shame a mom for her blog. She tried to take her child to Sesame Street Live and was embarrassed that her 6-year-old autistic child was stimming while meeting Elmo and she saw all the adorable babies in line. You dont even know what youre talking about. I do my best but there is only so much I can do. But Im going to say something that may be a bit unpopular. How would you feel if a parent of a child with cerebral palsy went on the internet and unloaded all the ills their child was doing to them. Would you care if he wet the bed and poops in his bathwater, cant talk and doesnt understand what you are trying to express, runs out in traffic, doesnt understand that certain things can hurt him or others, pushes children off jungle gyms? Trampolines, exercise balls, tree-climbing, swimming, recreational sports, and going on walks can help hyperactive children get the stimulation they need, so they can. Write about your frustrations in a private journal. He is the sweetest boy in the world and I adore him. No one is. I hurt for you. Will she have to quit her job as I did to care for her brother or will she find an institution or supervised group home where he is happy? That is not whining that is a fact. Those are the exceptional few on the spectrum. This attitude can help you focus on helping, instead of punishing. Kids who missed chucks of schooling for different reasons, kids going through family crisis, kids with other learning difficulties. Its just prettied up under a thin veneer of platitudes in regards to personal privacy. Comer, J.R. Abnormal Psychology, seventh edition. No one wants to talk about the dark side of all this. 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 toddler doesnt eat on his own, he can not speak, he is violent, he screams as a form of communication, he likes to eat his poop, he bites and pinches and everything sets off a melt down. Offer seasonings on the side, so that each person can season the meal to taste. Cute list. NO it would NOT be. I also totally agree with you that we should treat each other with grace. Clearly hates her child?! Its not the same. Researchers also believe that biochemicals play a role. Sensitive to the way her clothes felt from a very early age, potty trained before 2 because she didn't like diapers, couldn't wear socks, underwear, tags on clothes, or jeans due to the way they felt. . Youve never seen the severe side, and the helplessness and despair. There is so much you have no idea about. I know I am not easy, I know I am difficult. Again, this is the sort of thing that shouldnt happen with ANY child. Thank you for such a thoughtful resource and such great ideas. It would be a miracle if my son could learn to express himself as people with Aspergers do. Ew, neurotypicals. Older autistic children may enjoy setting up their toys in scenes. Search the internet to see what substitutes autistic adults have found for their SIB. Toys such as Legos can be good choices for an autistic child. I would not relive it for anything, but Im relieved to say that it has become easier since hes older. WRONG! WHERE does such heartless criticism come from?? Feelings that others relate to and thanked her for sharing so they dont all feel alone. You only know the world of high functioning ASD/Aspergers. You have NO CLUE what the hell you are talking about, sitting on your high functions autism perch and judging those of us whose lives are only lived to be caregivers to our severe children. If I do, thats a meltdown. She is NOT complaining about her child. Children with autism often need constant supervision to ensure they don't get hurt or run away. Your child is crying for help and you choose to demonize them. How much they wish it didnt exist? He doesnt need to see every word youve ever written to get the idea from someone whos read your work that theres a part of him you hate and want gone forever. If the people in those groups knew how you feel they wouldnt want, or feel comfortable, having you as a member. If you have other children in the household, it can be a struggle to. Your persistence will pay off once the routine feels natural and internalized, your child will feel better. I will trust that you are right that your son will never read or see the offensive videos and articles the author is condemning. WWJD? Confusion of pronouns. Suggestions to keep this inside is ridiculous, harmful, unhealthy, crap advice. It sounds like she had a hopeful day planned out for her kid, felt that he was ready, and couldnt wait to see his happiness, then when it went downhill it really sunk in how bad his disability is and she felt that she had failed him. Facebook nowadays is a cesspool of narcissistic boomers, sl*ts, anti-vaxxers, white supremacists, conspiracy weirdos and other human trash, so posting a public video shaming your disabled children there means that youre not different from them. 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. This sounds like lack of impulse control (cant pause to think whether or not things should be done when angry) and seeking sensory input. The very last effing thing any of us needs is someone judging us during what is an emotional and upsetting time. Surely you jest. A common symptom of autism, btw; weve spent countless hours trying to TEACH empathy and it is very hard to teach. The one way we can basically surrender him without being charged with 'child abandonment' is to drop him off at respite and refuse to pick him up - then they are forced to find a solution for him. You have much to learn. 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. It can be hard to shift your thinking but if you do you will see how quickly your life and the wellbeing of your child can change. Take a seat. Life consists of dodging his punches, kicks, slaps, and bites, and changing diapers. I would have a massive problem with any mom making a video of this sort about ANY child. Good for you, you must be soooooo perfect! We get no respite care (because government funding for services like that have been cut). A video complaining of your child is a bad way to get the attention the mother obviously needs. That just means that autistic people have no worth in society unless they can mimic neurotypicals. Not cool. Some children may have low self esteem especially when the parents whom they trust in frustration write negative about their own children. She is anything but a bad person. He can go to the bathroom on his own and even though he didnt go to mes school he still has the possibility to think of what he wants his life to be. *This blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Beacuse its impossible to meet everyones needs/expectations in the system as it is and we do get frustrated when parents dont seem to realise that their kid would get more time/support in a special education unit then we can ever give in mainstream class. Ive been to restaurants and Ive seen autistic kids but they never acted out autistically and if they did the world is forgiving. The key to understanding how to calm an autistic child lies with understanding what it is that triggers the behavior. Ill ask that you kindly read this post about the harm in functioning labels. And its shorter for Autistic with intellectual disabilities. See if your child can handle eating gummy vitamins if their diet is very limited. They dont love their autistic children or else they wouldnt abuse them with forced ABA therapy. But it is wrong to disparage those of us who are not so fortunate, we have very real concerns about the growing epidemic of autismYES it is an epidemic even the CDC admits it is NOT just better diagnosis. But every single one of my internal issues have been overlooked because theres nothing wrong with me. My parents are far from perfection, but if they made something like this to me I would publicly shame them back and/or kill myself. 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. Im too smart to be Autistic. Does that make you feel better to use capital letters. YOU DONT KNOW. Its a living hell and all I can do is pray it gets better. Keep plenty of fidget toys around. Could you massage them instead of hitting them?". You want to be a better person? Just hold tight. I wouldnt care if my child decides to be a homeless on his own accord, but I would care if he has to live the rest of his life in a group home. Avoid pretending to understand, because your child can probably tell you're faking it. For example, consider making homemade pizza with your child. Special door locks and alarms on every door because the same severe individual can, and will, elope, whenever possible. Autism IS AN EPIDEMIC and my son is not alone in his need for a lifetime of care. 1 Stay as calm as you can. There is no epidemic of autism. She cries that her son wont be a doctor. People may well read this and say your not like my child or Youre too high functioning (both of which are irrelevant, its a judgement based on typed words, they dont know me and even if those things were to be correct, they do not make my words or the other persons childs experience any less valid) but some parents need to think about what they say and put out there. The following are some of the common causes of meltdowns: ADHD: Lack of focus or inability to tolerate boredom can contribute to outbursts Learning issues: A learning disorder could cause frustration and lead to meltdowns High and low functioning? I havent made it to 32 yet, and Im very lucky to have made it this long. When you say that you don't think your child will have any friends ever, you're telling the world that autism makes someone un-loveable. Please stop complaining about your autistic children. If you agree with this and you want a safe space online where you can learn and grow as an autism advocate, click here to tell me a bit about your situation and join the Embracing Autism Facebook Group! Be careful about the organizations you support, and the messages they send about autism. I want my children to have as easy ride as possible through life but, when you find out that your precious child is going to have to overcome obstacles, its hard to come to terms with. There are lots of gentler ways to tell our stories and deal with our troubles. And, of course, theres no assistance for our son. Implementing a new routine can be difficult, so be patient. WE changed and because of his environment a lot of bad behaviors just stopped. I am the mother of a severely autistic child and this life sucks I belong to a support group where we share it all. I dont have the time to teach them based on their particular interests. 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