how very cruel and insensitive.

Sus, Cess, kaya pala sa website niya, there is a line written “support freedom of speech, contribute to the savage lawyer/defense fund” or something like it.

Cruel and insensitive yes, very.

if he only knew what pain parents of autistic kids go through. baka naman hindi pa nagiging parent yan, kaya ganyan attitude nya?

was able to read the article and mukhang nagpapapansin lang si Mr. ano. whatchername nga ulit? hehe

As strongly as I disagree with Mr. Savage’s comments, he is entitled to his opinion. Being the mother of an 8 year old with severe autism, and knowing the autism community the way I do, I can tell you that Mr. Savage is about to endure a very thorough education on the subject. These people will not let him live this down anytime soon. Next time, maybe he will educate himself before he spouts off.

oh, that’s so insensitive!

pardon me po for saying this “he is STUPID!”

Got the perfect response to Savage, and Alphonse is in on it. See it at http://okasaneko.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/silencing-the-savage-beast/

Heehee.

Makes me wonder – does M. Savage have an autistic child?
I guess his last name says it all.

Savage is what is referred to as a “shock jock.” He makes his living “stirring the pot” so to speak and in the world of media even “negative” attention is positive in terms of ratings, etc…

However, there is a “thin line” on how far one can go and still remain “credible” to the listeners at large. He may have gone too far with this comment.

There seems (in my opinion) to be a “hint of truth” in what Savage says though. Autism was once a hidden and misunderstood disorder. However, working the the Special Education field I’ve seen the diagnosis and the label misused. Some (emphasis on some) parents seek that label because they realize that there is a “load of funding” for special equipment and programs.

At the end of last school year I dealt repeatedly with parents who tried to get EVERY child in their family assigned that label to get thousands of dollars worth of support. The kids were doing fine in school and getting A’s and B’s. I attended one I.E.P. where the daughter was transitioning from elementary to middle school and she was holding her “baby doll” at the conference table. Middle school kids can be cruel. I don’t even want to think about how her life will be next year.

So, there is some element of truth in Savage’s statement. Not every student who is “diagnosed” with autism truly is autistic. However, the sad part is that the misdiagnoses elicits statement such as Savage’s. It also creates a barrier against children truly autistic getting the help they need.

Wow, look who acted like a moron?

kapal ng mukha.

ohmigosh, that is so savaged!

Propaganda para mas maging sikat. What is this called in journalism, Feng?

Yup, downright insensitive, Bastos eh no, even if he has a point about the pharmaceutical companies, he could have chosen the words to use. The parents have sacrificed so much already and here he is talking like this pa.

Love your response to him, KittyMama

He can’t have a child like that, kawawa ang bata sa kanya.

DD, his comments are really hurtful especially with the parents here in the Philippines. The major reason why is because all the fees for the different therapy services and special education schools here in the Philippines are shouldered by the parents. The government nor medical insurance do not pay for these. These can be availed from private clinics, schools and hospitals.

Yes, I agree there are those who are not diagnosed accordingly which the parents have to suffer and endure. You know, I think the parents are sometimes more concerned about the label/diagnosis than what they can do to help their child cope.

Thank you for sharing your points of view and your personal experiences.

So true, a savage moron at that

Pam, thanks for sharing about your thoughts on this. This is hurtful to hear especially those who are going through so many difficulties.

I agree, Belle, I agree.