tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post3893066309010567474..comments2024-03-18T05:37:19.683-07:00Comments on Rainbowsaretoobeautiful: An apology to those disturbed by my autistic kids in publicAnn Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-38129367223624682592019-09-25T03:59:49.966-07:002019-09-25T03:59:49.966-07:00My grandson has ADHD plus other conditions that go...My grandson has ADHD plus other conditions that go with it. I found that people used to stare at us, I used to embarrass them by asking if they had a problem.it can cause a lot of problems it does depend where you are. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject paula cheadlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139436200037779640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-85318198566655846812016-09-21T20:22:15.412-07:002016-09-21T20:22:15.412-07:00Hi Tess, maybe even if it isn't "approved...Hi Tess, maybe even if it isn't "approved" for a story , if a family offers you that opportunity you may want to consider accepting. To have that opportunity and insight into "the other side" of raising children with differences. Onlinedizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943186783356871141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-59449512561358875342016-09-11T00:08:23.546-07:002016-09-11T00:08:23.546-07:00This is such a heartfelt piece, I feel like crying...This is such a heartfelt piece, I feel like crying. And it's amazing that Tess has read what you wrote and taken it on board. It always amazes me the lack of tolerance we have for the youngest of our society, regardless of disabilities. Every single day I am surrounded by adults who are loud, intrusive, etc, yet that is fine, but a child making slightly too much noise (for example) is deemed so terrible. Thanks for linking up to #SundayBest xSian QuiteFranklySheSaidhttp://www.quitefranklyshesaid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-6158709115729954712016-09-10T17:13:40.917-07:002016-09-10T17:13:40.917-07:00Such an eye opening, thoughful and honest post. As...Such an eye opening, thoughful and honest post. As parents I am sure that we all feel judged at some point or another for the parenting choices that we make and the approaches that we take with our little ones. So I cant imagine how amplified that must feel when you have a child with special needs, especially in a society that is on a whole quite uneducated when it comes to special needs. Better awareness is definitely needed and your post has really helped open my eyes in a really honest and touching way. Such a lovely post, thanks for sharing it on #MarvMondays. EmilyMy Petit Canardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202557236023640036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-57286306590188565982016-09-10T05:32:43.860-07:002016-09-10T05:32:43.860-07:00More patience and less judgement would be a great ...More patience and less judgement would be a great way forward all around. Thank you for opening people's eyes with this piece. I hope the daily mail takes it further. #KCACOLS<br /><br />Nadia - ScandiMummy xNadia - Scandi Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175869969003758894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-20496328410745263022016-09-10T03:15:41.420-07:002016-09-10T03:15:41.420-07:00There are so many situations when people are judge...There are so many situations when people are judged. You post i hope will help both parents and strangers deal with these situations differently. #EatSleepBlogRt Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-53569172251935863402016-09-09T15:37:02.172-07:002016-09-09T15:37:02.172-07:00Agreed, we still rarely go out as a family :-( But...Agreed, we still rarely go out as a family :-( But I can't know what's going on in anyone's else's life and wouldn't consider anyone's life 'easier' necessarily - Different quite possibly. A nut less complaining and maybe just less assumption making maybe. As always, thanks for your comments. XAnn Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-8774553562720508342016-09-09T15:34:15.475-07:002016-09-09T15:34:15.475-07:00Thanks Catie, appreciated. XxThanks Catie, appreciated. XxAnn Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-71091759599870773272016-09-09T15:33:12.545-07:002016-09-09T15:33:12.545-07:00My mum had type 2, a close family friend had type ...My mum had type 2, a close family friend had type 1. It comes with its own challenges. Thank you for reading and commenting. XAnn Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-36916010068502397162016-09-09T15:32:04.392-07:002016-09-09T15:32:04.392-07:00Shocking statistics and ones that really hit home ...Shocking statistics and ones that really hit home when your kids have the conditions. Thanks for commenting/hosting.Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-1803042081476062112016-09-09T11:41:15.449-07:002016-09-09T11:41:15.449-07:00A well written post making us all stop and think a...A well written post making us all stop and think a bit about how we react to situations. I think its fab that Tess replied and that she is going to do some work to really highlight the misunderstanding around children with autism #EatSleepBlogRTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660058412988544852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-5595414883801964922016-09-09T11:39:42.448-07:002016-09-09T11:39:42.448-07:00Popping back to say Thank you for linking up to #a...Popping back to say Thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime 🎉 this was such a great post Spectrum Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223279993291949320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-64483853135167107382016-09-09T04:52:12.328-07:002016-09-09T04:52:12.328-07:00This post really got me and was so brilliantly and...This post really got me and was so brilliantly and candidly written. I think it's great that you laid out your thoughts in this way and that Tess actually replied! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub lovely xMotherhood: The Real Dealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982570590371441230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-43666910165730677452016-09-08T12:58:25.880-07:002016-09-08T12:58:25.880-07:00What an eloquent piece. Well done for writing it a...What an eloquent piece. Well done for writing it and being so honest. How fab that Tess actually replied too. Thanks so much for linking up a wonderful piece, hope you'll stop by again #bestandworst Helen - Blogging Beautifullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662089909399970493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-26852049428645917932016-09-08T06:22:22.262-07:002016-09-08T06:22:22.262-07:00Thanks so much for writing this to help show that ...Thanks so much for writing this to help show that there's another side to every story <br />#bestandworstJoanne Mallonhttp://www.opposablethumbsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-31502767724181422462016-09-08T05:12:30.754-07:002016-09-08T05:12:30.754-07:00Great post and brilliant that Tess Stimpson saw it...Great post and brilliant that Tess Stimpson saw it and commented. #bloggerclubukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035766873442114508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-41672360653650392492016-09-07T15:35:38.281-07:002016-09-07T15:35:38.281-07:00Such a brave and heartfelt piece - I too have been...Such a brave and heartfelt piece - I too have been the singleton and now I'm a Mum I see how hard it is. I find it hard being out with my toddling girl and often arrange to meet friends in the park where even in the cafe she can run around a bit. My single friends used to find this odd but soon realised that I am trying my best to accommodate everyone...your post is so important to read for us all, sometimes we need that reminder to be a little more understanding at times. Thanks for linking up to #dreamteam Great to have you xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476778315204671295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-30967551579424975212016-09-07T11:55:52.227-07:002016-09-07T11:55:52.227-07:00My goodness, how powerful and moving. I'm so g...My goodness, how powerful and moving. I'm so glad that Tess took the time to read and reply, and I think that she gave a very appropriate, well considered response. I also think that the idea of her spending time with a family who have autistic children is a good one. I felt so emotionally conflicted while reading this too!! I am totally with you, where you say that you were once the person who got annoyed by the behaviour of children, when you were the childless adult on a journey-I have also been that adult. I have also kind of been that adult since having children-I was on a long train journey, the first time without my children ever, and I had been really looking forward to some quiet time. But there was a family with 2 children, who wouldn't stop moving/shouting/talking, and I did become annoyed still, but had a heck of a lot more understanding because of being a mother myself. In the end, all I had for the parents was sympathy, and I moved seats. It is easy to get angry, but there isn't the need to lash out. I also agree with what Michelle said, that you shouldn't really have to apologise either. But on the other hand, if apologising and explaining the reasons for your child's behaviour educates somebody as to how it is to raise autistic children, then it is worth doing-can you see all the conflict I feel here! A great post, and I'm glad it's getting the attention it deserves.<br />#bigpinklink This Mum's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110306523590147291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-26027523923794673392016-09-07T05:16:19.014-07:002016-09-07T05:16:19.014-07:00A lovely post, we all sometimes need a reminder to...A lovely post, we all sometimes need a reminder to put ourselves in other peoples shoes for a moment as we can all be guilty of judging and reacting too quickly, thank you for being such an understanding person and trying to make us be a bit more empathetic to. #bloggerclubukThe Invisible Insomniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417461667549259243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-2224467161291329872016-09-07T03:34:31.615-07:002016-09-07T03:34:31.615-07:00Me too. Thanks for commenting.Me too. Thanks for commenting.Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-61976107385685800832016-09-07T03:33:49.083-07:002016-09-07T03:33:49.083-07:00Thank you Jayne, I hope so. Thank you Jayne, I hope so. Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-53201807730672154652016-09-07T03:33:11.609-07:002016-09-07T03:33:11.609-07:00Indeed. Thank you for your comments Rachel.Indeed. Thank you for your comments Rachel.Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-32745490946895998552016-09-07T03:32:10.866-07:002016-09-07T03:32:10.866-07:00Thank you. Thank you. Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-45806698268320324082016-09-06T14:51:09.163-07:002016-09-06T14:51:09.163-07:00Thank you for your comments. It's difficult, s...Thank you for your comments. It's difficult, some places are more 'public' than others and have social rules which we don't fit into. The cinema for example is a place to and watch films so I understand it's disruptive if a child stands, jumps about and squeals throughout the whole movie. The USA recently published that 1:68 people have autism. We love the autism friendly screenings that Dimensions have organised with cinemas. They are great but it would be good to have more. There are 70 screenings on this Saturday alone at my local cinema - they have just one, a single autism friendly screening, not each day, not each week, but each month. Many other venues have just one autism or disabled friendly day a year. These opportunities give people the chance to cope with the environment and learn how to exist in it. It's a shame there are not more of them.Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-88914025167012650852016-09-06T04:57:04.064-07:002016-09-06T04:57:04.064-07:00My son has multiple disabilities and I feel the st...My son has multiple disabilities and I feel the stress and strain before he even does or says anything inappropriate. I know it is going to happen and I know there is no way to stop it. We just have to keep learning and keep trying to help him find ways to cope with the world.<br /><br />We just have Ordinary Hopes but they are going to take a lot more time and effort to achieve than they do for most people.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467953418264100545noreply@blogger.com