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07.01.08, 17:19 PM Special Needs
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I am a babysitter who has worked with several families whose children are on the spectrum. I am currently working with two boys, once who is severe and one who is moderate. Any advice on the nasty people (parents and sitters) at parks who make snide comments and ask rude questions about these wonderful boys? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Special Needs 07.01.08, 05:19 PM Flag
 

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stare at them blankly for a second and then say "why do you ask?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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What kinds of questions? That will help me come up with an answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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OP: What the hell is wrong with him? or something along the lines of Why are you letting him do so and so he's too old... blah blah blah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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np: I would be very straightforward - "He is on the spectrum, this activity is exactly right for him." While picturing smacking their nasty faces... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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np: that sounds like very good advice, except I'm not sure everyone knows what "spectrum" means. maybe say "autistic spectrum" if that's appropriate or say "processing disorder that makes it difficult for him to xxxxx" .... I'm just thinking that people who are assine enough to make the comments you describe may not even be aware of special needs issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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You're right, OP should be as clear and concise as possible. It's amazing to me that parents are so insensitive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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My favorite, although a bit snotty, response is, "what's wrong with you?" I usually say dc has developmental delays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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Look them square in the eye and say, "What makes this your business?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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saw a kid at sesame place with a shirt that said, "i am not rude, i am not spoiled, i am not aggressive ( i think that was the last one)" i have autism. on the back it said, "discipline doesn't cure autism" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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obviously this kid can't wear the shirt everyday though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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as a parent of an ASD child..just ignore it. it's a waste of energy and time. you can be doing better things than trying to educate ignorant humans. if they get real nasty...smack em. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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i'd suggest you try to say (as pleasantly as you can) "we're working on it". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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^^^and i say this b/c the parents might not want to advertise the fact that their child has delays or disabilities. it's not your place to share this information with others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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