Comments on: Autism is Not a Curse: An Open Letter to Jenny McCarthy http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/ It's a reason, not an excuse Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:08:55 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Juanita Bishop http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-20192 Juanita Bishop Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:49:17 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-20192 I think you, Jim and Jenny, are awesome and appreciate what you have done for your son and many other children to come. You mentioned thimerasol, but I think you should tell the world that thimerasol is mercury. Get the mercury out of the vaccines. I am 47 and suffer from mercury poisoning from fillings, and I feel the vaccines from the Hep shots, Diptheria/tet shots and flu shots, added to a low immune system has contributed to this sickness. My count is 22 and should be 4, and I am in the process of detoxing with help of an M.D. I know this is so different from autism, but I believe there is a connection with us because of the toxin, mercury. I told my mom that she was smart enough to warn us to be careful with thermometers and not to break them due to the mercury in them, but our FDA doesn't seem to identify that there is a problem with mercury, which I think is because there is so much influence from the drug companies. When I questioned the County Health Department, I was told that the mercury has been taken out of flu shots for children. At a later date, I was told mercury was taken out of the vaccines up to age 3. Come on FDA! It needs taken out of all vaccines, out of all medications, out of all dental materials.........out of anything affecting our body!!! I was also told by a nurse that parents can request to have a vaccine without mercury in it. My issue is that flu w/mercury shots are given to young and old sick people with low immune systems. It is a toxin. It is detrimentally terrible that a low immune system has to fight off a toxin that our government has approved to be put in vaccines as preservatives. We have other preservatives that can be used. We need mercury taken out of all vaccines and fillings materials. I know that my letter isn't about autism alone, but it connects to the health issue that I am fighting in a small but important way. I am angered over the mercury issue, and I want to be an activist banning mercury when I have the strength and energy to do so. Hopefully sooner than later. I was upset that recently the medical officials/government came out saying that vaccines were not the cause for autism. Thank you for bringing out this important information on Larry King Live and writing your book. You pave the way for healthy children to come and ones that have already been here for awhile and need help! God Bless You and Jim and Your Beautiful Son! Sincerely, Juanita Bishop I think you, Jim and Jenny, are awesome and appreciate what you have done for your son and many other children to come. You mentioned thimerasol, but I think you should tell the world that thimerasol is mercury. Get the mercury out of the vaccines. I am 47 and suffer from mercury poisoning from fillings, and I feel the vaccines from the Hep shots, Diptheria/tet shots and flu shots, added to a low immune system has contributed to this sickness. My count is 22 and should be 4, and I am in the process of detoxing with help of an M.D.

I know this is so different from autism, but I believe there is a connection with us because of the toxin, mercury. I told my mom that she was smart enough to warn us to be careful with thermometers and not to break them due to the mercury in them, but our FDA doesn’t seem to identify that there is a problem with mercury, which I think is because there is so much influence from the drug companies.

When I questioned the County Health Department, I was told that the mercury has been taken out of flu shots for children. At a later date, I was told mercury was taken out of the vaccines up to age 3. Come on FDA! It needs taken out of all vaccines, out of all medications, out of all dental materials………out of anything affecting our body!!! I was also told by a nurse that parents can request to have a vaccine without mercury in it.

My issue is that flu w/mercury shots are given to young and old sick people with low immune systems. It is a toxin. It is detrimentally terrible that a low immune system has to fight off a toxin that our government has approved to be put in vaccines as preservatives. We have other preservatives that can be used. We need mercury taken out of all vaccines and fillings materials.

I know that my letter isn’t about autism alone, but it connects to the health issue that I am fighting in a small but important way. I am angered over the mercury issue, and I want to be an activist banning mercury when I have the strength and energy to do so. Hopefully sooner than later.

I was upset that recently the medical officials/government came out saying that vaccines were not the cause for autism. Thank you for bringing out this important information on Larry King Live and writing your book. You pave the way for healthy children to come and ones that have already been here for awhile and need help! God Bless You and Jim and Your Beautiful Son!

Sincerely,
Juanita Bishop

]]> By: Liana Faggioni http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-19385 Liana Faggioni Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-19385 HI MY NAME IS LIANA FAGGIONI I'M LIVING IN ITALY , I HAVE A SON WITH AUTISTIC PROBLEMS! I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS A RIGHT WAY TO HANDLE IT MY SON IS SIX YEARS OLD AND THE HELP THAT THEY ATRE GIVING HIM TO ME IS NOT ENOUGH. THAT YOU OH SO MUCH JENNY FOR SHARING YOUR FAMILY PROBLEMS YOU ARE A GREAT HELP TO ALL THE MOTHER'S IN THE WORLD . OH BY THE WAY MY SONS NAME IS FRANCESCO AND HE IS BLONDE LIKE YOUR SON AND BEAUTIFUL ALSO WITH BLUE EYES. HI MY NAME IS LIANA FAGGIONI I’M LIVING IN ITALY , I HAVE A SON WITH AUTISTIC PROBLEMS! I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS A RIGHT WAY TO HANDLE IT MY SON IS SIX YEARS OLD AND THE HELP THAT THEY ATRE GIVING HIM TO ME IS NOT ENOUGH. THAT YOU OH SO MUCH JENNY FOR SHARING YOUR FAMILY PROBLEMS YOU ARE A GREAT HELP TO ALL THE MOTHER’S IN THE WORLD . OH BY THE WAY MY SONS NAME IS FRANCESCO AND HE IS BLONDE LIKE YOUR SON AND BEAUTIFUL ALSO WITH BLUE EYES.

]]> By: doctor says--aspergers treatment http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-18721 doctor says--aspergers treatment Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:20:29 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-18721 wow!! that was something very touchy stuff... i my self was a patient of asperger. i hope many people will be helped by this stuff....... great work, keep up the good work. james wow!!
that was something very touchy stuff…
i my self was a patient of asperger.
i hope many people will be helped by this stuff…….
great work,
keep up the good work.
james

]]> By: The Moms World - Today’s Top Blog Posts from Moms - Powered by SocialRank http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17802 The Moms World - Today’s Top Blog Posts from Moms - Powered by SocialRank Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:21:29 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17802 [...] Autism is Not a Curse: An Open Letter to Jenny McCarthy [...] [...] Autism is Not a Curse: An Open Letter to Jenny McCarthy [...]

]]> By: G’s Place » Blog Archive » Good letter to Jenny McCarthy http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17796 G’s Place » Blog Archive » Good letter to Jenny McCarthy Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:45:28 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17796 [...] stumbled across this blog entry - a mom with an autistic kid reminding Jenny that autism is not a [...] [...] stumbled across this blog entry – a mom with an autistic kid reminding Jenny that autism is not a [...]

]]> By: Kathy Small http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17795 Kathy Small Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:38:24 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17795 A beautifully stated letter - full of heart and truth. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you. A beautifully stated letter – full of heart and truth. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you.

]]> By: Kelly M. http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17794 Kelly M. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:30:33 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17794 Not only has it made you guys better parents, but it has helped those of us who watched you fight better as well. When the bar is set so high by your peers, you reach that little bit further. We take very different routes to giving our children the best we can, but I have always admired you for what you've done for both your girls. They are lucky to have you. Not only has it made you guys better parents, but it has helped those of us who watched you fight better as well. When the bar is set so high by your peers, you reach that little bit further.

We take very different routes to giving our children the best we can, but I have always admired you for what you’ve done for both your girls.

They are lucky to have you.

]]> By: Fran Miller http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17793 Fran Miller Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:08:56 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17793 Judi, that really is an a powerful letter. I have watched Lainie grow and she is certainly an amazing and very sweet girl. I know both your children are awesome - just like their mom. Working in Special Education really has taught me many things and changed my opinion about so much. I wish I knew all that I know now about getting help for students - maybe then my daughter would not have "fallen through the cracks". I really hope Lainie gets all the help she needs. It is really rewarding to see some of the special needs children grow and become functioning adults. They are so pleased with themselves that they have accomplished something. Keep up the good work and of course best of luck always to Lainie. Judi, that really is an a powerful letter. I have watched Lainie grow and she is certainly an amazing and very sweet girl. I know both your children are awesome – just like their mom. Working in Special Education really has taught me many things and changed my opinion about so much. I wish I knew all that I know now about getting help for students – maybe then my daughter would not have “fallen through the cracks”. I really hope Lainie gets all the help she needs. It is really rewarding to see some of the special needs children grow and become functioning adults. They are so pleased with themselves that they have accomplished something. Keep up the good work and of course best of luck always to Lainie.

]]> By: martha klein http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17792 martha klein Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:03:57 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17792 Judi - just read your letter - you are awesome! I hear all about Lainie from Mom and also Emily of course - they sound like such wonderful kids - as are my of course!! Andrew started middle school and Dylan is in 2nd grade. Anne-Marie is working at the school (Lincoln Titus)as a teacher assistant - on a one to one basis - with a young boy who some learning disabilities - I'm not sure exactly what. But it is truly a satisfying experience for her to be able to help him. Love you and hope to see you soon. Martha Judi – just read your letter – you are awesome! I hear all about Lainie from Mom and also Emily of course – they sound like such wonderful kids – as are my of course!! Andrew started middle school and Dylan is in 2nd grade. Anne-Marie is working at the school (Lincoln Titus)as a teacher assistant – on a one to one basis – with a young boy who some learning disabilities – I’m not sure exactly what. But it is truly a satisfying experience for her to be able to help him. Love you and hope to see you soon. Martha

]]> By: Roma http://www.judisohn.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/comment-page-1/#comment-17791 Roma Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:29:10 +0000 http://www.momathome.com/2007/09/autism_is_not_a_curse_an_open_letter_to_jenny_mccarthy/#comment-17791 Good for you. I have, as the parent of an Autistic son, received publications for many years with articles of how parents and adults with Autism have faced the problems of life. No adult with this disease no matter how high functioning has said that they have been "cured". They tell of their accomplishments, which are many, but admit they still are Autistic. We are lucky to live at a time when so many wonderful therapies are available to help Autistic children grow up to their their full potential. Maybe some day there will truly be a cure, but for now we can only use, to the full extent, the facilities available. My son did not have access to the therapies you have today. Unfortuately he was born too soon. He was an oddity that doctors knew nothing about. I went from expert to expert with no concrete help. When I noticed my granddaughter displaying,at a very early age, some of the things that had bothered me about my son early on, I told that her doctor was certain she was just developing a little slower than some other children. Nonsense. If a child doesn't seem to be responding to the world in a normal fashion, something is wrong. Be happy for how far we have come. Fight for more in the future. Most of all love your child and accept the fact that he/she may be just a little different, even as an adult. Good for you. I have, as the parent of an Autistic son, received publications for many years with articles of how parents and adults with Autism have faced the problems of life. No adult with this disease no matter how high functioning has said that they have been “cured”. They tell of their accomplishments, which are many, but admit they still are Autistic. We are lucky to live at a time when so many wonderful therapies are available to help Autistic children grow up to their their full potential. Maybe some day there will truly be a cure, but for now we can only use, to the full extent, the facilities available. My son did not have access to the therapies you have today. Unfortuately he was born too soon. He was an oddity that doctors knew nothing about. I went from expert to expert with no concrete help. When I noticed my granddaughter displaying,at a very early age, some of the things that had bothered me about my son early on, I told that her doctor was certain she was just developing a little slower than some other children. Nonsense. If a child doesn’t seem to be responding to the world in a normal fashion, something is wrong. Be happy for how far we have come. Fight for more in the future. Most of all love your child and accept the fact that he/she may be just a little different, even as an adult.

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