tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post367472247409631869..comments2023-09-17T03:32:45.949-07:00Comments on autism sucks: Bullies Nearly Sully Disabled Child's Sunny WeekendTina@ SendChocolateNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04756286418593037399noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-69555551685790489542010-06-25T09:09:34.278-07:002010-06-25T09:09:34.278-07:00Kim, that is one amazing kid you have there! My hi...Kim, that is one amazing kid you have there! My high functioning son was mainstreamed in public school until 5th grade (5 grades too long, in hindsight), and now I am homeschooling. The boy that was once withdrawn, aggressive, and anxious beyond belief is (3 years later) now a sweet boy who is a joy to be around, rarely gets mad, and enjoys getting out & doing new things. The qualifier is that he only enjoys it with me or other adults; kids still make him nervous, even the nice ones, because of all the bullying & harassment back in school that I found out too late about. Almost 14, he still won't walk down the street by himself, but at least he's willing to go outside again. Kudos to you and your amazing kid!!!Bobbie42https://www.blogger.com/profile/13989881036196313446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-52777983765373698402010-06-14T16:15:29.262-07:002010-06-14T16:15:29.262-07:00Hi tiffrutcherf: Thanks for your sweet comment. I ...Hi tiffrutcherf: Thanks for your sweet comment. I was in tears at first (bad) but then good! I'd take (good) tears any day!Kim Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256817929710524024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-84179754711925354362010-06-14T13:26:00.067-07:002010-06-14T13:26:00.067-07:00I'm in tears (the good ones)!I'm in tears (the good ones)!tiffrutherfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09340837410773531496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-7764278686709210322010-06-14T07:37:59.448-07:002010-06-14T07:37:59.448-07:00Oh, many thanks Madmother. We were honestly shocke...Oh, many thanks Madmother. We were honestly shocked that he pulled throw this. The typical fashion would have been a tantrum. And you are right--it is assault!<br /><br />In this instance, I felt tremendous hope.Kim Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256817929710524024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-68655552611523527782010-06-14T03:02:27.825-07:002010-06-14T03:02:27.825-07:00I have just arrived at the hotel in Sydney, sat do...I have just arrived at the hotel in Sydney, sat down and unpacked the laptop, and read this.<br /><br />What an incredible boy, you must be bursting with pride. For any child it would be a struggle to overcome this sort of assault (and that is what it was pure and simple), but for our kids... well words fail me. Just know that I am sitting here beaming with joy through the tears.Madmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189416781378632230noreply@blogger.com