If You Watched "Autism The Musical" What Did You Learn?

Question

http://adventuresinautism.blogspot.com/2008/03/autism-musical.html#links

http://www.hbo.com/docs/

Answer 1

I enjoyed it.  It shows that children on the spectrum are capable of so many things when given the opportunity and guidance.  I think the personal stories of the parents are so very important as well.

I especially liked what Lexi's mom said...that you can't change people's (outsiders) perceptions about kids on the spectrum.  She is totally right.  How sad that her daughter is being "trained" in school to possibly push a broom at McDonalds in the future - yet she has a beautiful singing voice that will never be encouraged in a life skills class.

How heartbreaking was it when Wyatt said that all of the kids in his class (self contained special education) are retarded?  If a child knows that he/she is in a "special" class then they are way to aware and should not be there.

Then the jackass lawyer who anticipated 25,000 - 100,000 for his services - does he know a secret cure????

What about the IDIOT who said that the kid did not score well on his (intelligence/educational) test and would not make it in a regular classroom....HELLO!!!  Those tests are based upon answers received from typically developing individuals.  As a teacher, I put very little faith in those tests when dealing with kids on the spectrum.

When I taught children on the spectrum (between HFA and Aspergers), I learned more from them than they ever learned from me.  They were all so unique, complex, perplexing, adorable, frustrating, irritating, funny, quarky, and lovable all at the same time.  I was so very lucky to have had them for 3 years in my classroom.  Much of what I do now is a direct result of the impact they had on me and I am greatful.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, I have never watched "Autism The Musical". But I would like to watch it if I ever get the chance to do so.

***Thanks for for the tip!***  :-)