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LOL It is a good word. He sure has a lot of people in an uproar. What an idjit.

Challis

[EnergyTransferal2] Savage ~ What an Idiot !

What an Ass ! .... Savagw ~ Arrogant imbecile !!!

Radio host angers parents of autistic children

By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television WriterMon Jul 21, 6:59 PM ET

Radio talk show host Savage, who described 99 percent of children with autism as brats, said Monday he was trying to "boldly awaken" parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed.

Some parents of autistic children have called for Savage's firing after he described autism as a racket last week. "In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out," Savage said on his radio program last Wednesday.

Savage offered no apology in a message posted Monday on his Web site. He said greedy doctors and drug companies were creating a "national panic" by overdiagnosing autism, a mental disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate.

On his radio show last week, he said: "What do you mean they scream and they're silent? They don't have a father around to tell them, `Don't act like a moron. You'll get nowhere in life. Stop acting like a putz. Straighten up. Act like a man. Don't sit there crying and screaming, you idiot.'"

The government estimates about 1 in 150 children have some form of autism. But many experts believe these unsociable behaviors were just about as common 30 or 40 years ago and that the increase is mostly caused by a surge in special education services and a corresponding shift in diagnoses.

Fournier of the National Autism Association, a parents' advocacy group, said she was invited to speak Monday on Savage's three-hour program by Savage's boss, Mark Masters of Talk Radio Network, which syndicates the show across the country. A spokeswoman from Talk Radio Network did not immediately return a call for comment.

Fournier called Savage's comments "way, way, way over the line and cruel."

"I'm hoping to make him see the reality of what these kids are facing," she said. "You can't fix it by telling a kid to shut up. It's like telling a kid with cancer to stop being sick."

Ain, whose 8-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism, said she had never heard of Savage and couldn't believe what she had heard when she first listened to the remarks. She organized a demonstration Monday outside New York's WOR-AM, which broadcasts Savage.

"That isn't just freedom of speech, it is hateful speech when you say 99 percent of children with autism are brats," she said. "I'll tell you, I wish I had a brat."

Savage, with more than 8 million listeners a week, is talk radio's third most popular personality behind Rush Limbaugh and Hannity, according to Talkers magazine. He's made a living off bold, outrageous statements: His brief MSNBC show was canceled after he told a caller he should "get AIDS and die, you pig."

Bell, executive vice president of national advocacy group Autism Speaks, said he isn't aware of any big controversy about overdiagnosis of autism. He said Savage's remarks, effectively blaming parents, reflect an outdated point of view.

"He's an entertainer, he does these things for attention," Bell said. "I think we should, to the best we can, ignore it."

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we deal with enough - now they have someone else to pick on - I think he should spend 24 hours with an autistic child and see what parents go through

[EnergyTransferal2] Savage ~ What an Idiot !

What an Ass ! .... Savagw ~ Arrogant imbecile !!!

Radio host angers parents of autistic children

By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television WriterMon Jul 21, 6:59 PM ET

Radio talk show host Savage, who described 99 percent of children with autism as brats, said Monday he was trying to "boldly awaken" parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed.

Some parents of autistic children have called for Savage's firing after he described autism as a racket last week. "In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out," Savage said on his radio program last Wednesday.

Savage offered no apology in a message posted Monday on his Web site. He said greedy doctors and drug companies were creating a "national panic" by overdiagnosing autism, a mental disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate.

On his radio show last week, he said: "What do you mean they scream and they're silent? They don't have a father around to tell them, `Don't act like a moron. You'll get nowhere in life. Stop acting like a putz. Straighten up. Act like a man. Don't sit there crying and screaming, you idiot.'"

The government estimates about 1 in 150 children have some form of autism. But many experts believe these unsociable behaviors were just about as common 30 or 40 years ago and that the increase is mostly caused by a surge in special education services and a corresponding shift in diagnoses.

Fournier of the National Autism Association, a parents' advocacy group, said she was invited to speak Monday on Savage's three-hour program by Savage's boss, Mark Masters of Talk Radio Network, which syndicates the show across the country. A spokeswoman from Talk Radio Network did not immediately return a call for comment.

Fournier called Savage's comments "way, way, way over the line and cruel."

"I'm hoping to make him see the reality of what these kids are facing," she said. "You can't fix it by telling a kid to shut up. It's like telling a kid with cancer to stop being sick."

Ain, whose 8-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism, said she had never heard of Savage and couldn't believe what she had heard when she first listened to the remarks. She organized a demonstration Monday outside New York's WOR-AM, which broadcasts Savage.

"That isn't just freedom of speech, it is hateful speech when you say 99 percent of children with autism are brats," she said. "I'll tell you, I wish I had a brat."

Savage, with more than 8 million listeners a week, is talk radio's third most popular personality behind Rush Limbaugh and Hannity, according to Talkers magazine. He's made a living off bold, outrageous statements: His brief MSNBC show was canceled after he told a caller he should "get AIDS and die, you pig."

Bell, executive vice president of national advocacy group Autism Speaks, said he isn't aware of any big controversy about overdiagnosis of autism. He said Savage's remarks, effectively blaming parents, reflect an outdated point of view.

"He's an entertainer, he does these things for attention," Bell said. "I think we should, to the best we can, ignore it."

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Unfortunately this sort of thing (his comment on autism) is not unusual for Savage. I used to listen to him a few years ago and he could say some funny things. But, he'd also say the most outrageous things, which is part of his "schtick." One time he said something like parking spaces for the handicapped is America's attempt to dummy down our society. That's not an exact quote. But, it was something like that.

--Dana F. Utz utzdana@...

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Listening to Savage is like looking down the hole of an outhouse. You shouldn't be surprised at what you see! LOL

It reminds me of folk who complain about Dr. on the radio. I'd hear folk say how she can be so hard on the people who call in. But, if you listen to her, you know that's what to expect. So, anyone calling in to her for advice shouldn't be surprised at her bluntness.

I haven't been able to listen to her program in years. But, I will say that when I did listen to her, I tended to agree with 90% of what she said.

--Dana F. Utz utzdana@...

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I do wish the attention brought to Autism and many other dx's was not so ugly. A big problem with this sort of thing is that it reinforces the negative and ignorant opinions of so many. It doesn't improve the lives of those with the dx or those who love them. Parents of "special needs" children deal with a lot of garbage, from many sources. Even those who "believe" in the dx, or who "understand", often do not. It just becomes such a weary venture and there are already so many weights on the parents' shoulders. It makes for some mighty raw nerves.

Hugs,

Challis

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I am a special ed teacher— Savage is an entertainer not a doctor or a educator. He makes statements for shock value –and gets the expected reaction. With his statements, he also has brought autism to the forefront of the news and this will get more people talking about it. The more headlines and attention autism receives, the greater chance for discussion and hopefully a higher priority subject for research and lawmakers. We are definitely better off when ignorance is exposed and we are able to educate.

I teach children with learning disabilities, autism and mental retardation. I have found most people want to learn and help.

Connie B

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He can have my 2 for a week. I bet he'd change his tune.

>> we deal with enough - now they have someone else to pick on - I think he should spend 24 hours with an autistic child and see what parents go through> [EnergyTransferal2] Savage ~ What an Idiot !> > > > > What an Ass ! .... > > > Savagw ~ Arrogant imbecile !!!> > > > Radio host angers parents of autistic children > By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television WriterMon Jul 21, 6:59 PM ET> > > > > Radio talk show host Savage, who described 99 percent of children with autism as brats, said Monday he was trying to "boldly awaken" parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed.> > Some parents of autistic children have called for Savage's firing after he described autism as a racket last week. "In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out," Savage said on his radio program last Wednesday.> > Savage offered no apology in a message posted Monday on his Web site. He said greedy doctors and drug companies were creating a "national panic" by overdiagnosing autism, a mental disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate.> > On his radio show last week, he said: "What do you mean they scream and they're silent? They don't have a father around to tell them, `Don't act like a moron. You'll get nowhere in life. Stop acting like a putz. Straighten up. Act like a man. Don't sit there crying and screaming, you idiot.'"> > The government estimates about 1 in 150 children have some form of autism. But many experts believe these unsociable behaviors were just about as common 30 or 40 years ago and that the increase is mostly caused by a surge in special education services and a corresponding shift in diagnoses.> > Fournier of the National Autism Association, a parents' advocacy group, said she was invited to speak Monday on Savage's three-hour program by Savage's boss, Mark Masters of Talk Radio Network, which syndicates the show across the country. A spokeswoman from Talk Radio Network did not immediately return a call for comment.> > Fournier called Savage's comments "way, way, way over the line and cruel."> > "I'm hoping to make him see the reality of what these kids are facing," she said. "You can't fix it by telling a kid to shut up. It's like telling a kid with cancer to stop being sick."> > Ain, whose 8-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism, said she had never heard of Savage and couldn't believe what she had heard when she first listened to the remarks. She organized a demonstration Monday outside New York's WOR-AM, which broadcasts Savage.> > "That isn't just freedom of speech, it is hateful speech when you say 99 percent of children with autism are brats," she said. "I'll tell you, I wish I had a brat."> > Savage, with more than 8 million listeners a week, is talk radio's third most popular personality behind Rush Limbaugh and Hannity, according to Talkers magazine. He's made a living off bold, outrageous statements: His brief MSNBC show was canceled after he told a caller he should "get AIDS and die, you pig."> > Bell, executive vice president of national advocacy group Autism Speaks, said he isn't aware of any big controversy about overdiagnosis of autism. He said Savage's remarks, effectively blaming parents, reflect an outdated point of view.> > "He's an entertainer, he does these things for attention," Bell said. "I think we should, to the best we can, ignore it.">

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You worded this perfectly. I was frustrated, and couldn't get the words out. Thanks Challis, for saying what I wanted to say.

Blessings, Trista

>> I do wish the attention brought to Autism and many other dx's was not so ugly. A big problem with this sort of thing is that it reinforces the negative and ignorant opinions of so many. It doesn't improve the lives of those with the dx or those who love them. Parents of "special needs" children deal with a lot of garbage, from many sources. Even those who "believe" in the dx, or who "understand", often do not. It just becomes such a weary venture and there are already so many weights on the parents' shoulders. It makes for some mighty raw nerves.> Hugs,> Challis> > > RE: Fw: [EnergyTransferal2] Savage ~ What an Idiot !> > > I am a special ed teacher— Savage is an entertainer not a doctor or a educator. He makes statements for shock value –and gets the expected reaction. With his statements, he also has brought autism to the forefront of the news and this will get more people talking about it. The more headlines and attention autism receives, the greater chance for discussion and hopefully a higher priority subject for research and lawmakers. We are definitely better off when ignorance is exposed and we are able to educate. > > I teach children with learning disabilities, autism and mental retardation. I have found most people want to learn and help. > > Connie B> > .>

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my thoughts exactly - you know if we all band together we can get out what needs to be said

RE: Fw: [EnergyTransferal2] Savage ~ What an Idiot !> > > I am a special ed teacher� Savage is an entertainer not a doctor or a educator. He makes statements for shock value �and gets the expected reaction. With his statements, he also has brought autism to the forefront of the news and this will get more people talking about it. The more headlines and attention autism receives, the greater chance for discussion and hopefully a higher priority subject for research and lawmakers. We are definitely better off when ignorance is exposed and we are able to educate. > > I teach children with learning disabilities, autism and mental retardation. I have found most people want to learn and help. > > Connie B> > .>

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a week with Brat Cat would drive him up the wall - he wouldn't survive a day with a challenged child

[EnergyTransferal2] Savage ~ What an Idiot !> > > > > What an Ass ! .... > > > Savagw ~ Arrogant imbecile !!!> > > > Radio host angers parents of autistic children > By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television WriterMon Jul 21, 6:59 PM ET> > > > > Radio talk show host Savage, who described 99 percent of children with autism as brats, said Monday he was trying to "boldly awaken" parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed.> > Some parents of autistic children have called for Savage's firing after he described autism as a racket last week. "In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out," Savage said on his radio program last Wednesday.> > Savage offered no apology in a message posted Monday on his Web site. He said greedy doctors and drug companies were creating a "national panic" by overdiagnosing autism, a mental disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate.> > On his radio show last week, he said: "What do you mean they scream and they're silent? They don't have a father around to tell them, `Don't act like a moron. You'll get nowhere in life. Stop acting like a putz. Straighten up. Act like a man. Don't sit there crying and screaming, you idiot.'"> > The government estimates about 1 in 150 children have some form of autism. But many experts believe these unsociable behaviors were just about as common 30 or 40 years ago and that the increase is mostly caused by a surge in special education services and a corresponding shift in diagnoses.> > Fournier of the National Autism Association, a parents' advocacy group, said she was invited to speak Monday on Savage's three-hour program by Savage's boss, Mark Masters of Talk Radio Network, which syndicates the show across the country. A spokeswoman from Talk Radio Network did not immediately return a call for comment.> > Fournier called Savage's comments "way, way, way over the line and cruel."> > "I'm hoping to make him see the reality of what these kids are facing," she said. "You can't fix it by telling a kid to shut up. It's like telling a kid with cancer to stop being sick."> > Ain, whose 8-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism, said she had never heard of Savage and couldn't believe what she had heard when she first listened to the remarks. She organized a demonstration Monday outside New York's WOR-AM, which broadcasts Savage.> > "That isn't just freedom of speech, it is hateful speech when you say 99 percent of children with autism are brats," she said. "I'll tell you, I wish I had a brat."> > Savage, with more than 8 million listeners a week, is talk radio's third most popular personality behind Rush Limbaugh and Hannity, according to Talkers magazine. He's made a living off bold, outrageous statements: His brief MSNBC show was canceled after he told a caller he should "get AIDS and die, you pig."> > Bell, executive vice president of national advocacy group Autism Speaks, said he isn't aware of any big controversy about overdiagnosis of autism. He said Savage's remarks, effectively blaming parents, reflect an outdated point of view.> > "He's an entertainer, he does these things for attention," Bell said. "I think we should, to the best we can, ignore it.">

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