Comments on: On Mercury, Autism, and My Perspective http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:57:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: janny226 http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1727 janny226 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:08:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1727 posting late in the game here, but just found you via Kathy at Use Your Words via Now What Am I Doing... and just want to say=, thank you for saying this. My ds is 3 and I'm still struggling the whole idea of him having autism so am still hoping the Next Big Thing might make us into the family we thought we'd be. The casein-free diet has helped my son calm down a little, which makes me calm down a lttile and be able to help him with his other issues, but other than that it's certainly not a cure. So thanks again for the reality check. It helps so much to hear other moms being honest about the issues. posting late in the game here, but just found you via Kathy at Use Your Words via Now What Am I Doing… and just want to say=, thank you for saying this. My ds is 3 and I’m still struggling the whole idea of him having autism so am still hoping the Next Big Thing might make us into the family we thought we’d be. The casein-free diet has helped my son calm down a little, which makes me calm down a lttile and be able to help him with his other issues, but other than that it’s certainly not a cure. So thanks again for the reality check. It helps so much to hear other moms being honest about the issues.

]]> By: Shash http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1726 Shash Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:59:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1726 Thank you everyone for your feedback. I'm glad no one brought tomatoes!<br/><br/>You all have made my day. Thank you.<br/><br/>Shash Thank you everyone for your feedback. I’m glad no one brought tomatoes!

You all have made my day. Thank you.

Shash

]]> By: Ari N. http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1725 Ari N. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:24:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1725 Excellent sentiments put in an excellent manner. In a day and age when most "autism organizations" focus on a culture of hopelessness and despair, it is heartening to see a parent display pride and acceptance when talking about her autistic son. <br/><br/>In other words, we autistics (a group I am proud to count myself as part of) think you're on the right track: keep up the good work! :D Excellent sentiments put in an excellent manner. In a day and age when most “autism organizations” focus on a culture of hopelessness and despair, it is heartening to see a parent display pride and acceptance when talking about her autistic son.

In other words, we autistics (a group I am proud to count myself as part of) think you’re on the right track: keep up the good work! :D

]]> By: Laura http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1724 Laura Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:41:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1724 I believe that these studies come from desperate thought on tryin to understand why we see so many cases like these. My humble opinion is perhpas we aren't seeing MORE, we are just getting better at understanding the subtleties and complexities of this broad-based disorder and look-alikes....think back on all the "troublemakers" and "bad" kids in school and recall the really weird loners who only would mumble or stay in the darkest corner of the playground hugging their knees and rocking.<br/>I found myself knodding my head yes as you recall Spiff's early days. This is a very complex disorder and I imagine we have barely scratched the surface rather than find the absolute link in vaccines.<br/>Excellent thoughts, friend. I believe that these studies come from desperate thought on tryin to understand why we see so many cases like these. My humble opinion is perhpas we aren’t seeing MORE, we are just getting better at understanding the subtleties and complexities of this broad-based disorder and look-alikes….think back on all the “troublemakers” and “bad” kids in school and recall the really weird loners who only would mumble or stay in the darkest corner of the playground hugging their knees and rocking.
I found myself knodding my head yes as you recall Spiff’s early days. This is a very complex disorder and I imagine we have barely scratched the surface rather than find the absolute link in vaccines.
Excellent thoughts, friend.

]]> By: Belinda http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1723 Belinda Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:42:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1723 I don't think you're in the minority in this opinion at ALL, and your sentiments regarding Spiff are beautiful and PERFECT. <br/><br/>OMG, I will so be back here every day!! I don’t think you’re in the minority in this opinion at ALL, and your sentiments regarding Spiff are beautiful and PERFECT.

OMG, I will so be back here every day!!

]]> By: Sneadwoman http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 Sneadwoman Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:55:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1722 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES<br/><br/>.... My Little Dude came out of my body turn on this way. I don't care how get got it and I REFUSE to live my life mourning the "lose" of my "normal, healthy" child. <br/><br/>Newsflash: The Dude is here, he's autistic and I love him JUST the way he is. I want to help him adapt to this world, and have the world stop to learn about him. And I am sick and tired of being looked on as a leper simply because I don't do the alternative therapy of the month on him.<br/><br/>... okay venting over with. :) YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

…. My Little Dude came out of my body turn on this way. I don’t care how get got it and I REFUSE to live my life mourning the “lose” of my “normal, healthy” child.

Newsflash: The Dude is here, he’s autistic and I love him JUST the way he is. I want to help him adapt to this world, and have the world stop to learn about him. And I am sick and tired of being looked on as a leper simply because I don’t do the alternative therapy of the month on him.

… okay venting over with. :)

]]> By: Kari http://crazedmommy.com/index.php/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1721 Kari Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:37:00 +0000 http://bloggercmommy.wordpress.com/2006/07/24/on-mercury-autism-and-my-perspective/#comment-1721 Your last paragraph sure sums it up, which is why whenever anyone comes to me with such articles, I am saddened. I don't want to look backwards if it prevents me from looking forward.<br/><br/>Frankly, I think there are many different "reasons" that someone might exhibit ASD characteristics. As a result, there are different approaches to treatment (if any is "needed") and different outcomes. <br/><br/>It is maddening to try to figure it out, but as each case is unique, we do what we feel is best to support our children. Your last paragraph sure sums it up, which is why whenever anyone comes to me with such articles, I am saddened. I don’t want to look backwards if it prevents me from looking forward.

Frankly, I think there are many different “reasons” that someone might exhibit ASD characteristics. As a result, there are different approaches to treatment (if any is “needed”) and different outcomes.

It is maddening to try to figure it out, but as each case is unique, we do what we feel is best to support our children.

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