tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post8399424537862555350..comments2023-07-25T09:25:34.293+01:00Comments on The Voyage: Tony Humphreys Toxic Autism ArticleSharon McDaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-2135689982433515092012-02-08T15:56:44.933+00:002012-02-08T15:56:44.933+00:00Just for your info again... Here is a link from a ...Just for your info again... Here is a link from a well written blog in the USA..that has picked up the story/article. This topic could run... Support from abroad is happening.. http://lizditz.typepad.com/GiftedBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360565989653622610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-20650939795076132432012-02-08T15:03:02.382+00:002012-02-08T15:03:02.382+00:00An opinion from Trinity College:
http://www.irish...An opinion from Trinity College:<br /><br />http://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/letters/apologise-to-everyone-affected-by-autism-182987.html?fb_ref=.TzJal4RTSik.like<br /><br />I must say they have stirling support and understanding for those with Aspergers in the College. Many of whom would not have attained their potential without it. Provision and support is important at all levels. Only then do they have a chance at leading as fruitful, independent and fulfilling lives/careers as possible. These are not only in the sciences, engineering and Math fields.. There are quite a few whose great ability to focus on a particular subject or facts/details around same in given interests has lead to careers in Arts &/or Humanities subjects as well. For the highly verbal (and there are some of this ilk... ).. Law and Debate have been an attraction. Point being.. we need our services from prenatal through third level to help give them their best chance to move forward in whatever direction they need to go.. without which it would be very easy to fall through the cracks and end up going nowhere fast. The reason the services exist is mostly due to those 'caring' (not uncaring and cold) parents over the many years doing battle.. and I for one salute you.. (and shake my own hand too, if I may, being a been there done that parent.. ;-D)GiftedBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360565989653622610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-58755254922821660852012-02-08T11:04:40.990+00:002012-02-08T11:04:40.990+00:00@Anon, I don't think anyone has uncovered his ...@Anon, I don't think anyone has uncovered his qualifications or which professional bodies he is registered with yet. Will keep trying to find out.<br /><br />@Gaye, I agree that if he had good qualifications, someone as conceited as he clearly is would make sure everyone knew.<br />I've heard so much over the years that backs you up too on how badly people treat autistic adults. It's unacceptable. I know also that often the ill treatment comes from the parents of younger autistic children. I've witnessed far too many "functioning label" arguments and will speak out against those too. What you were told about your "lack of judgement" is disgusting and I'm glad you gave an appropriately colourful reply. <br /><br />@GiftedBlogger thanks for the link to Suzy's blog. It's a great post. <br />I think that many in the state would be delighted to have an excuse to cut services.Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-63930345988584428072012-02-08T08:39:01.279+00:002012-02-08T08:39:01.279+00:00Hi there,
This is another blog I found re the Aut...Hi there,<br /><br />This is another blog I found re the Autism article.. http://www.mamanpoulet.com/<br /><br />I found the article to have the potential to be very harmful for many. The inference that the condition does not exist could certainly give the powers that be an open field for shutting the doors to parents on much needed services, already stretched to the limits. Could the state be looking to save some more money? I just wonder..GiftedBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360565989653622610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-51756084929688200252012-02-07T15:40:16.213+00:002012-02-07T15:40:16.213+00:00Just, if you can, his qualifications. Not where he...Just, if you can, his qualifications. Not where he works, or has worked or what register he is on. Just his qualifications.Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-45773201029022971102012-02-07T15:15:04.632+00:002012-02-07T15:15:04.632+00:00You will do a valuable public service if you prese...You will do a valuable public service if you preservere in your search for the precise qualifications of this "renowned" etc blah blah. which University, what year etc etc.<br /><br />Most professionals have no problem publishing these details as a matter of course, many are justifiably proud of their qualifications and use them as a credibility booster.<br /><br />It is important to persist in this as the psychology profession is riddled and infested with charlatans and scoundrels.<br /><br />If a psychologist happened to be an Ivy league , Oxbridge or Trinity Graduate I am reasonably confident that this fact would not be hidden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-34024229287132985352012-02-07T14:21:25.885+00:002012-02-07T14:21:25.885+00:00I cannot find a single clear reference to his qual...I cannot find a single clear reference to his qualifications anywhere. It is just "glossed over", in my experience, usually a very bad sign. Where qualifications exist, people blazon them by internet as a general rule.<br /><br />I was horrified by this article, on behalf of all of you, but I feel bound to try and tell you this was a taste of what it feels like to be an autistic adult, like me.<br /><br />Recently I was informed by an autism specific advocate younger than my son that he should make my decisions without consulting me because autism impairs my judgement. My reply would not be printable in polite company.<br /><br />But believe me, it was just as insulting, offensive and plain WRONG..and it happens to us all the time.Gayenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-42220359135650449962012-02-07T13:54:29.477+00:002012-02-07T13:54:29.477+00:00I did check the register - for both Tony Humphreys...I did check the register - for both Tony Humphreys and Humphreys:<br /><br />"PSI Psychologist Online Register<br />Sorry... No matches for your search query were found in the on-line public register."<br /><br />Likewise other people have checked other registers, and he seems not to belong to any. Nobody knows how he merits the title Dr either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-80955303147549184442012-02-07T13:36:01.178+00:002012-02-07T13:36:01.178+00:00Yes he does belong to the PSI if you check their w...Yes he does belong to the PSI if you check their website his name is listed.Alison Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362636911324944855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-41168542452988371522012-02-06T22:37:38.850+00:002012-02-06T22:37:38.850+00:00Does anyone know what Tony Humphreys qualification...Does anyone know what Tony Humphreys qualifications are? He calls himself a doctor and a consultant clinical psychologist - does he actually practise medicine (or have a clinical psychology doctorate) and does he belong to the PSI / IACP or other body? Is he employed by the HSE as a clinical psychologist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-11906488470440553672012-02-06T20:38:47.778+00:002012-02-06T20:38:47.778+00:00@Lisa, Yes, I saw that and thought about how all t...@Lisa, Yes, I saw that and thought about how all this will affect the family new to this world.<br />I'm very worried about what exactly this "range of responses" will be- will it just exacerbate matters? <br /><br />@Val, I think they have lost many customers over this. And thanks.Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-35503865684820070422012-02-06T20:23:54.147+00:002012-02-06T20:23:54.147+00:00A great blog. I for one wouldn't buy the Irish...A great blog. I for one wouldn't buy the Irish Examiner again. I don't think the article should have been published.Valhttp://magnumlady.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-1396402886389074232012-02-06T19:36:28.507+00:002012-02-06T19:36:28.507+00:00Boo yeah! excellent round up. Maybe if their respo...Boo yeah! excellent round up. Maybe if their response is not adequate we will ramp this up a notch. I linked up with another new parent as they joined the autism club today. While I was welcoming them I was conscious of the fact that added to their natural grief and bewilderment was the potential for even more self blame thanks to that article. Thanks to you they have further reading that may be a whole lot more reassuring. xxLisamareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445509438246694219noreply@blogger.com