tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post7539870935393217279..comments2023-07-25T09:25:34.293+01:00Comments on The Voyage: You will...I won'tSharon McDaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-66415875275474314712006-10-20T05:04:00.000+01:002006-10-20T05:04:00.000+01:00Way to go, Duncan!
I worked for the ARC before I ...Way to go, Duncan!<br /><br />I worked for the ARC before I was married, and saw first hand that so much of what "they" say about autism is just plain wrong.<br /><br />Your little boy is blessed to have a mother as passionate and engaged as you are. <br /><br />I love the train names! My just-turned-3 year old is a Thomas nut, too. We survived the Ultimate Thomas Birthday party this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-88700302360983900822006-10-18T09:49:00.000+01:002006-10-18T09:49:00.000+01:00Yeah. I check it every day. Get up to date girl! I...Yeah. I check it every day. Get up to date girl! It's been almost a week without an update about the kids (well exept all time time on the phone)xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-70876058505800145562006-10-16T23:38:00.000+01:002006-10-16T23:38:00.000+01:00Hello Ed
Thanks for your comment.
I can understand...Hello Ed<br />Thanks for your comment.<br />I can understand why you are so angry about the empathy myth. It is such a mistake to think that all people must express their feelings the same way. <br /><br />Yes, I'm Irish. I live in the north east of Ireland.<br /><br />Thanks for offering to share my blog with your sister. <br /><br />You mention your that you have little more than an elementary education. It's clear that you are intelligent and have an enquiring mind. Education is something that keeps going through life. I personally have learnt far more of value away from formal schooling.<br /><br />I'd be happy to have your comments on my blog and others would be too. Never worry about making mistakes. Your own ideas and questions and comments can never be wrong. I think these blogs are a wonderful way to learn from each other and build links. By writing about what matters to you on your own blog and by commenting on others, you'll be able to let people benefit from that interaction.<br />I'm happy to read that you will keep reading my blog and that it's teaching you. For me, this is mainly a way of recording my children growing and my own feelings as a mother and woman. That's why I call it the Voyage, it's about my voyage through life and how I deal with all the ups and downs. I sometimes think it must be dull to other people, well apart from my sister who lives away in London and likes to read about her nephews and niece!Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-2037155368553393392006-10-16T15:03:00.000+01:002006-10-16T15:03:00.000+01:00Sharon,
O.K. so I just found your blog. What I lik...Sharon,<br />O.K. so I just found your blog. What I like best is what you said here about empathy.I think what you said is the most misunderstood thing about autism there is.If people claim to be working to better understand people with autism who express themselves differently because they are wired differently, how can they jump to a conclusion like people with autism dont empathise.<br />Actually, how dare they. Its one of those things that if people dont really talk about and get rid of that myth, where could it lead?<br />If people with autism dont care about other people, we REALLY need to fix or prevent the birth of autistics(is what would be implyed). They may not say it that way but if they think it, it WILL influence how they see people with autism and that WILL make a difference in our future.<br />You are in Ireland? My wifes mother is irish. My wife has been there several times.<br />I think I could contribute to the discussion that you and some other parents are having but Im not sure how to do that. Maybe you and some others could help?<br />My mother is a simi retired speciael ed. teacher(thats no joke). I could see some hating autism person calling me "special Ed". Like I really need that.:/<br />My sister is home schooling a child.Im letting them both know about your blog.<br />I have little more than an elementary school education.My mother taught me to read and write.<br />She has a pretty interesting story.<br />My reading skills are really causing me difficulties in commenting on others blogs. I want to explain some things before I make some REALLY big mistakes.<br />What Im asking is this.(sorry if this isnt the way to do it).People reading my old post would make things worse.Id like to just explain myself to some people like you and some others who have interest in autism. Id like to do that in the comment section on my blog page or someone elses.Writing a post about it doesnt seem to make sense. I mean Im not sure how to do that.Maybe people could ask me questions? Maybe I could kind of introduce myself to them. Its become a really big obstacle for me. Sometimes I just want to yell,"I CANT READ!" but I know there is a better approach.<br />I know this is a strange request and Ill understand if you dont reply.Since you were kind to me I thought Id ask.I also think I could help others.<br />My mother and my wife advise about my blogging but they dont know how to help me past this hurdle.<br />Sorry if Ive said too much.<br />Ill continue reading your blog either way because it is teaching me.<br />Thanks, EdEdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354784098768688627noreply@blogger.com