theirs to define (on hopeful parents) This entry was posted on June 17, 2010 and tagged autism; hopeful parents; disclosure of autism diagnosis; labels. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments . . I’m at Hopeful Parents today talking about labels. Join the conversation, won’t you? I’d love to hear what you think! Click HERE About these ads Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailMoreRedditDiggStumbleUponLike this:Like Loading...
The ending of your piece reminds me of what Temple Grandin’s mother said in the move: “Different but equal.” Do you not tell a child they are adopted? If it is said from the time they are little any stigma is gone. Why not with diagnoses? Well said, Jess, as usual! Reply
I loved it! Thanks for writing it! My hubby was a little concerned when I told him I started a blog for my 3 year old son and his adventures with Autism….I think he wanted to keep it more under wraps like a secret…but I want it out there…no secrets. Thanks again. Reply
The ending of your piece reminds me of what Temple Grandin’s mother said in the move: “Different but equal.”
Do you not tell a child they are adopted? If it is said from the time they are little any stigma is gone. Why not with diagnoses?
Well said, Jess, as usual!
I loved it! Thanks for writing it! My hubby was a little concerned when I told him I started a blog for my 3 year old son and his adventures with Autism….I think he wanted to keep it more under wraps like a secret…but I want it out there…no secrets.
Thanks again.