Re: Re: movie Miracle Run

[Guest guest]

Irma,

Yeah, I'm glad that I watched the movie. I'm glad that you enjoyed watching

it.

Yeah, I hope that it was meanful for others that have a passion for autism.

That's cool about your friend.

I'm studying- I want to be a teacher's aide in a special ed classroom,

mostly for autism but I'll take whatever.

Right now I've been a afternoon/evening nanny for 2 children with A.D.D, and

the oldest is gifted. I've been a nanny for them for a year now. The

youngest was just diagnosed last month with it.

I'm just taking one class in the fall a fun class, swimming. AT least it

gives me something to do during the day.

rebecca

> Hi ,

> Glad you were able to watch the movie. I too, had enjoyed watching

> it. I hope others meaning like whoever works with had also

> watched it. One of my friends who use to teach when he was a

> youngster had called me to tell me that she had an interview with the

> same school district that attends and had applied as an Autism

> consultant for the High school students. A challenge she wishes to

> conquer now knowing that maybe she could help many along with hoping

> to help . Boy, am I praying that she had gotten the job. Well,

> as she was sharing the news. I had asked her if she had watched the

> movie? I normally post about things to my local friends but just this

> once in a moonlight did not share this and everyone misses it when I

> wanted to know what they thought of it. Oh well, since on Lifetime I

> know it'll be repeated.

> I'm sorry what are you studying for? That is wonderful how you are

> involved.

>

> Hugs!

> Irma,16,DS/ASD

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> > I just watched Miracle Run. IT's a great movie. I really enjoyed

> it, and it really touched me--since I've been in the autistic

> classroom off and on for about 4 yrs now. . and since I love anything

> about autism.

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> > Whoever shared that information thanks. IF you wouldn't have

> mentioned it then I would have missed watching it. Thanks for posting

> it

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[Guest guest]

Hey,

I said I enjoyed the movie in the previous email. Even though it was based

on a true story, TV movies are not realist as reallife since they mostly

cram the important stuff into movies. I overall enjoyed it, but like on some

things I disagree or questioned about.

rebecca

Re: movie Miracle Run

> Hi Sherry,

> You're excused to feel how you do, this is only natural.

> Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad you're safe.

> Yes, indeed I did have those same feelings towards the movie but

> remember its only the TV version where everything is crammed up

> together and only so much can be seen or written into the story.

> Since it was based on her twin sons with HF AU, nice to know that the

> actual mother with twins with HF autism found some answers for her

> sons. It lacked so much behind the scene issues. I have gotten to

> know some parents with kids with HF autism who are genius, SIMILAR to

> the movie, but still struggle with the on-going issues. Of course I

> do know more parents w/low-functioning kids with autism that out-

> number the HF AU kids. Excuse me as I describe these labels on the

> functioning level.

> As a matter of fact one of them lives across the street from me, he

> can do so much that even his own mom did not even know, who by the

> way was a single mom raising him when I had helped watch him after

> school about 4 years ago. I had notice how much he could do and told

> his mom, she was shocked and has involved him into other areas that

> he would fit in and has been more involved into her life these days

> and she has a new relationship. I keep praying that my little buddy

> continues to progress and succeed in what he likes to do, he is

> around a happy environment as everyone that works with him or watches

> him understands him more. If I could tell you all the stories.

> No way my son are like the twin boys or me like the mom or

> actress. In my past life as a single parent raising a neuro-typical

> young son it was so hard. But, then that is another story.

> The movie somewhat did have some good scenes that some of us could

> relate to, somewhat related towards some of the story like the

> discovery of the label of autism, how people react towards the kids

> acting out, the school system, trying to hold a job due to the family

> emergencies, what some kids could do and succeed when figuring out

> what was the culprit or learning style of the child, etc.. Once again

> it lacked some behind the scene issues when dealing with behavior

> issues.

> Who knows hopefully others with the same feeling will be able to do

> something to change these types of movies where in reality many could

> share their part of how they survived when struggling with many

> issues on this roller-coaster ride of raising a child with special

> needs.

> I do know movies like these are not for everyone but they could give

> some people some hope and sometimes open the doors for others to not

> judge people on our parenting skills when raising kids with special

> needs. Plus some would learn the word AUTISM, maybe to a certain

> level but then its only the beginning of understanding. Sorry just

> thought I share my opinion on this.

> I do know my son has come a long way and can learn which I never

> could of imagine. Prayers your way that you will always find

> answers/solutions for . Never give up! At least we are in this

> boat together and have similar issues we could all brainstorm

> together.

>

> Hugs,

> Irma,16,DS/ASD

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> > OK am I the only one who found this movie a tad depressing? as well

> as unlikely? I've obviously so lowered my expectations for that

> I've lost all perspective. I honestly had no idea she might be able

> to be a chess genius or pick up the guitar and play perfectly the

> first time (is that before or after she licks it and throws it on the

> floor?) And wow! to think I could have had her out running marathons

> with normal kids....I've really been holding her back. Did anyone see

> a messy house? even one thing out of place in the 15 year span of

> this movie? Mom never raises her voice? and is able to control 2,2,2,

> not one, but 2 children in a meltdown all by herself and with no

> blood or bruising involved? And did you notice how after 15 years of

> raising 2 autistic kids all by herself she looks 10 years younger and

> even has a more voluptuous figure? granted, a little help from Aiden

> Quinn could probably work miracles, but this movie left me just a tad

> ticked off.

> > Of course it was only hours before that I learned my dad had

> been found unconscious out in Ca. and now has Alzheimer's so I was

> not in a good space admittedly. Sometimes tho, I just hate

> perpetuating that stereotype of every autistic child having some

> special undiscovered genius...the savant thing. As soon as people

> find out 's autistic they want to know what kind of special

> tricks she can do. I have many friends with single dx autistic kids

> and their lives are NOTHING like this movie.

> > OTOH who wants to see a movie about heartbreak and joy over

> teensy weensy victories like learning to wipe your butt.

> > Sorry, must be the afteraffects of Hurricane charley which

> totally spared us but creamed the west coast about 4 hr. away God

> bless west Florida.

> >

> > Sherry mom to 15, DS/Autism

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> >

[Guest guest]

Irma. and -

Please don't mind me. As I said my husband loved the movie and so did

many folks I know. Of course there are many children who DO function like these

boys, not so sure there are as many moms who are as graceful as this one (I know

I know it's just a movie) and unfortunately I've never had a plumber who

performed like Aiden Quinn ! hehe

I had just learned before the movie that Aiden Quinn actually has a HF autistic

dtr named Ava I believe. But any hope is good hope, and any education for the

public is good re: any disabilities.

I did indeed absolutely adore the very first part of the movie when the

kids are little, the diagnosis part and mom's struggles. I apologize for venting

my sarcasm on the list. Between my Dad forgetting my name (this is nothing new

BTW) and hurricane Charley coming I probably wasn't quite as receptive as I

could be. It's been on at least 3 times again on Lifetime so I'm sure we'll all

have a chance to review.

And as my hubby pointed out, if they were to televise the way can

pick one single word out of her hundreds of videos in order to communicate with

us the viewing public would probably consider her a savant too.

Again, I apologize to anyone I may have offended with my sarcasm (I have

to do this online at least once per year over something). You'd think I'd learn

:-))

love you all,

Sherry

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

I just wanted to put my opinion about it, and just vent about it. No harm in

telling about yours.

That's what this group does. Is discuss, learn from each other, and vent.

rebecca

Re: Re: movie Miracle Run

> Irma. and -

> Please don't mind me. As I said my husband loved the movie and so

did many folks I know. Of course there are many children who DO function

like these boys, not so sure there are as many moms who are as graceful as

this one (I know I know it's just a movie) and unfortunately I've never had

a plumber who performed like Aiden Quinn ! hehe

> I had just learned before the movie that Aiden Quinn actually has a HF

autistic dtr named Ava I believe. But any hope is good hope, and any

education for the public is good re: any disabilities.

> I did indeed absolutely adore the very first part of the movie when

the kids are little, the diagnosis part and mom's struggles. I apologize for

venting my sarcasm on the list. Between my Dad forgetting my name (this is

nothing new BTW) and hurricane Charley coming I probably wasn't quite as

receptive as I could be. It's been on at least 3 times again on Lifetime so

I'm sure we'll all have a chance to review.

> And as my hubby pointed out, if they were to televise the way

can pick one single word out of her hundreds of videos in order to

communicate with us the viewing public would probably consider her a savant

too.

> Again, I apologize to anyone I may have offended with my sarcasm (I

have to do this online at least once per year over something). You'd think

I'd learn :-))

> love you all,

> Sherry

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