Team Adam's Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I realize that watching a movie about the developmentally disabled may not be at the top of your "fun list" for a weekend, but if you feel so inclined please watch this movie... the more people in the world who can gain a better understanding of what autism is and how it impacts the lives of everyone around it the better the world will be for people like my son - When you love someone with autism, there are those moments when they overcome a challenge, or conquer a fear – and words just fail to describe how inspiring it is to see them do it. A movie airing this Saturday on HBO will bring that feeling to film, as much as it can be. It's called "Temple Grandin," and it's about a woman who grew up when few people knew what autism meant – or what individuals with autism could achieve. Born in Massachusetts in 1947, Temple Grandin was initially labeled as brain damaged because she was unable to communicate as a toddler. After she was diagnosed with autism at age three, her parents were told she should be institutionalized. Instead, Temple got the speech therapy and the special training she needed, and went on to prove herself as a brilliant student. She also became a teacher to her teachers, in many ways – helping them understand how a person with autism experiences the world. In later life, by authoring books on autism and becoming an advocate, Temple brought that understanding to the rest of the country and the world. Saturday's HBO movie tells the story of Temple's life – a story that I think will inspire people both within and outside the autism community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I set the DVR. It sounds interesting. How is your son doing? I hope he is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 His casts came off yesterday for good, now he is in leg braces. The physical therapist wants him to do as much walking as possible to build the muscles back up, but after being casted for so long his legs have turned to noodles... he can't do much more than stand without help right now, but hes a trooper and we're working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hey Dylan, as you know a lot about this, is there any info you can give an expecting parent. Anything that they THINK could lead to it during or after pregnancy? My wife is in college right now and one of her Prof's said that A.D.D. can be triggered in the whom by smoke. Not sure it's proven but he's a Dr. so he has to know something right? Ok maybe not... Either way she's staying away from smoke of all kinds... lol My father and I both have A.D.D. Thanks for the heads up on the show as well. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hey Dylan, as you know a lot about this, is there any info you can give an expecting parent. Anything that they THINK could lead to it during or after pregnancy? My wife is in college right now and one of her Prof's said that A.D.D. can be triggered in the whom by smoke. Not sure it's proven but he's a Dr. so he has to know something right? Ok maybe not... Either way she's staying away from smoke of all kinds... lol My father and I both have A.D.D. Thanks for the heads up on the show as well. Chris The thing is no one knows... I personally believe there is a genetic predisposition that is triggered by environmental factors. This would explain the correlation between autism and vaccinations as well as the cases where vaccinations didn't play a role. I don't think that any parent has done more research on the subject that my wife and I have and all that I can tell you is that the frequency of occurrence is on the rise and the experts really aren't any closer to finding out what causes it or how to stop it than they were 10 years ago. The only real advice I can offer is to pay attention... if your little one starts missing milestones or exhibits some behavior that MIGHT be considered signs of a developmental disorder seek help immediately and PUSH HARD!! We spent 6 months getting "wait and see" or "boys develop slower than girls" advice from so called specialists, but we were unrelenting and finally found the right experts that confirmed what we suspected and got us on a path to early intervention. I'm not sure if its an unwillingness to be the one to break the news or just a general lack of understanding, but it seems that so many cases go undiagnosed by doctors and the only thing that all the studies have shown is that the earlier it is caught and intervention is started the higher the percentage of recovery can be. The recovery rate is about 35% higher in kids diagnosed at 2 years or earlier than kids diagnosed at 3-4 years of age. Thats a dramatic difference when you consider we're talking about something as important as being a functioning member of society versus being institutionalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I don't have HBO because I am not much of a TV watcher. Sounds like this movie will be very informational. Glad your son has his casts off now. I commend you and your wife for having to deal with such a tough situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks for sharing this info Dylan. I glad to hereTanner is progressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 No HBO here either, but I'm glad to read the update on your little guy Dylan. Sounds like you're all handling it well. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
his&hers Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm glad to hear that Tanner is on the mend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 His casts came off yesterday for good, now he is in leg braces. The physical therapist wants him to do as much walking as possible to build the muscles back up, but after being casted for so long his legs have turned to noodles... he can't do much more than stand without help right now, but hes a trooper and we're working on it. Pretty soon yer gomma be looking for ways to get him to stay in one place for more than 30 seconds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Pretty soon yer gomma be looking for ways to get him to stay in one place for more than 30 seconds! Too late!! The kid has adapted to the braces pretty **** quick... little booger runs like the wind with these things on!! Weather has been crummy here the last few days, but I fear when the sun comes back there will be no catching him once he gets loose outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Too late!! The kid has adapted to the braces pretty **** quick... little booger runs like the wind with these things on!! Weather has been crummy here the last few days, but I fear when the sun comes back there will be no catching him once he gets loose outside I am glad to hear that Tanner is moving down the road to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolth Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Awesome news for Tanner glade to hear he's doing well, u and the wife doing a excellent job of taking care of his needs. God bless u and the family keep up the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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