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Comment on Large dose of reason needed by JohnL

JohnL — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:02:45 +0000

Thanks, Liz. I’ll be checking your updates.

JohnL

Comment on Large dose of reason needed by Liz Ditz

Liz Ditz — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:35:14 +0000

I’m tracking the blogospheric reaction to this story here.

No wonder SpEd parents are often angry with their children’s schools.

Comment on Prevalence of Autism among Amish by Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:51:00 +0000

Thanks for the link. It is in fact difficult to make a comparison. The Amish of Pennsylvania have something called “The Clinic For Special Children” that specializes in genetic syndromes, where autistic children are apparently referred. The same is not true of California I think, but on the other hand, it would be reasonable to suppose there’s more awareness of autism in California and a lot more specialists able to diagnose autism.

Of course, what I reported was an absolute minimum prevalence. It is actually quite possible that the Amish have a much higher prevalence of low functioning autism (mostly syndromic) than the general population. I say that because of the following.

The Amish are 12 percent of the local population, but their children represent close to half of the area’s most severe cases of mental and physical retardation.

(source)

Comment on William C. Morse by Ellen Kotlus

Ellen Kotlus — Sun, 04 May 2008 04:31:46 +0000

I took Dr. Morse’s class when I was an undergraduate student in special education at the University of Michigan. His breadth of knowledge was a given. I was greatly impressed by his warm, personable approach to teaching. After several years of teaching, I returned to the University of Michigan for a graduate degree. I almost applied to a different school for this degree after encountering the “cold bureaucracy” at my alma mater. Then I called Dr. morse and he agreed to be my advisor. After a few years in the graduate program, I went to see him because of a personal crisis. To this day, I think about how supportive he was, and how practical his advice was. I took that advice and I often think of him with appreciation and love.

Comment on Effective child mangement for parents by JohnL

JohnL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:02:56 +0000

Nextstop, thanks for commenting.

So, how do we know that it is effective? On what basis can one contend that this works? Why should someone invest time and $$ in it?

Comment on Autism Awareness by NextStep

NextStep — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:53:59 +0000

SleepTalk allows parents to connect with the childs subconscious mind while they are asleep. Positive affirmations and suggestions of love and being loved. This is an amazing program that all parents should consider.
http://www.smart-parenting.com

Comment on Effective child mangement for parents by NextStep

NextStep — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:51:21 +0000

we spend so much time working consciously with our children when parenting is so much easier when their subconscious mind is in synch… Smart Parenting: Creating Miracles with SleepTalk is something that is very different but very effective:
http://www.smart-parenting.com

Comment on Autism-thimerosal expert not redux by Dr. Tyler Durton

Dr. Tyler Durton — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:13:15 +0000

Great book for parents to educate themselves on the dangers of vaccines, and to empower themselves to do something about it.

http://www.xlibris.com/goodbyegermtheory.html

Comment on William C. Morse by Charles Chrystal

Charles Chrystal — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:47:40 +0000

To have been one of Bill Morse’s students is a high honor, and to have known the man has been a blessing. Bill was a true humanist, and in the very best sense of that word.

To me, Bill Morse was much more than a university professor and scholar. Although he was a wise and gifted teacher, he was also a friend, ally, mentor, confidante, task master, and role model. On at least one occasion he proved himself to be a surrogate superego! I must say I owe much of my adult “self” to Bill’s sage guidance and influence. He will always be present in me.

The world has lost a truly great man. The many gifts Bill bestowed upon those who knew him will continue to be bestowed upon troubled children and youth, however. His work continues through others. His legacy is one of building a better, more compassionate world.

Comment on William C. Morse by Thomas & Diane Fleming

Thomas & Diane Fleming — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:23:01 +0000

We remember Bill Morse with great fondness and respect, as an educator, as a lover of children, and as an exceptional human being. He was absolutely down to earth in his personl demeanor, with his devotion to his family, his sincere interest in the people he met, and his understated humor. In his professional life, he was totally committed to children with special needs and to his students, a compassionate icon in his field. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to know in person this truly great, truly humble man.