Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 he probably is. I honestly believe that if he were evaluated, and his past history looked at that he would be diagnosed with Aspbergers in a heartbeat. Very intelligent, read at a 5th grade level in kindergarten, very technically inclined, but the lack of social skills is so obvious you can trip over it. I keep telling my mom she should mention it to him. I don't speak to him. Maybe there is some help he could be getting in that area while he is in jail so he could function a little better when he gets out. He's been in and out his whole life and cannot function out of jail. In jail with the strict structure and routine he does well sadly, so when he gets out and cannot deal, he does something to get back to his safe haven. Kerrie In a message dated 2/14/2006 8:01:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, _Shepard@... writes: Wonder if your brother is mercury toxic...many " self-medicate " with non-prescription drugs. S S (http://paulchelation.blogspot.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Kerrie, Sounds like you've got enough legitimate " biases " . What time do they say you need to report? Perhaps you could take your son along, saying (accurately, it seems) you don't have child care (or that you're looking for their childcare center). Wonder if your brother is mercury toxic...many " self-medicate " with non-prescription drugs. S S <tt> So I got a jury duty notification. As much as I'd love a several day to week <BR> or two long break from my life, I can' t see myself doing it. Jury duty <BR> would actually be interesting and relaxing compared to my days as I'm sure you <BR> all know.<BR> <BR> How do I get out of it? There are no excusals, you can only postpone once <BR> which I did already. Hardship/Excuse exemptions " rarely given " according to <BR> them. What do I do??<BR> <BR> I have NO ONE to get from school and watch him until I get home. No <BR> one can handle him for more than an hour at a time. Maybe I can take my chances <BR> that my number wont come up. Or go the day I am supposed to report, and when <BR> they interview me I can tell them how my police officer husband had taught <BR> me to believe " if they get cuffed they are guilty " and that he distrusts <BR> lawyers, my brother is a lifetime heroine addict serving 9-18 in prison for crimes <BR> he committed to get drug money, and I'd be too worried about my autistic son <BR> and what care and supervision he is receiving in my absence (all true).<BR> <BR> Just another thing to worry about. Yay<BR> <BR> Kerrie<BR> <BR> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I had my doctor or Brittany's doctor write me a script saying that due to the medical DX, I would not be able to be without a cell phone and whatever else was restricted while on jury duty. I am exempt for life due to this, and all it took was a script from the doctors and had it faxed over to whomever requested it. Good luck, Shepard Salzer <_Shepard@...> wrote: Kerrie, Sounds like you've got enough legitimate " biases " . What time do they say you need to report? Perhaps you could take your son along, saying (accurately, it seems) you don't have child care (or that you're looking for their childcare center). Wonder if your brother is mercury toxic...many " self-medicate " with non-prescription drugs. S S So I got a jury duty notification. As much as I'd love a several day to week or two long break from my life, I can' t see myself doing it. Jury duty would actually be interesting and relaxing compared to my days as I'm sure you all know. How do I get out of it? There are no excusals, you can only postpone once which I did already. Hardship/Excuse exemptions " rarely given " according to them. What do I do?? I have NO ONE to get from school and watch him until I get home. No one can handle him for more than an hour at a time. Maybe I can take my chances that my number wont come up. Or go the day I am supposed to report, and when they interview me I can tell them how my police officer husband had taught me to believe " if they get cuffed they are guilty " and that he distrusts lawyers, my brother is a lifetime heroine addict serving 9-18 in prison for crimes he committed to get drug money, and I'd be too worried about my autistic son and what care and supervision he is receiving in my absence (all true). Just another thing to worry about. Yay Kerrie _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Maybe they'll revoke it when you recover your kid! S S <tt> I had my doctor or Brittany's doctor write me a script saying that due to the medical DX, I would not be able to be without a cell phone and whatever else was restricted while on jury duty. I am exempt for life due to this, and all it took was a script from the doctors and had it faxed over to whomever requested it. <BR> <BR> Good luck,<BR> <BR> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 If you decide to gamble on not being called (and you get called), bring with you and make a plea to the court. They'll let you go home. Do you get to phone in to a hotline the night before to see if your number was called? Also, wear any T-shirt you have that says the Gov't gave your child Autism! That'll scare any Prosecutor (tho' defense counsel will be drooling to have you on their jury!). Pam > > Three occupations certain to get you out of jury duty > > 1. Law Enforcement > 2. teacher > 3. political career. > > > > > > > > HYPERLINK " mailto:addison@... " addison@... > > > > > > _____ > > From: [mailto:Autism- Mercury ] > On Behalf Of ratlenhum@... > Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 10:05 PM > ; chelatingkids2 > Subject: [ ] OT:Jury duty > > > > So I got a jury duty notification. As much as I'd love a several day to > week > or two long break from my life, I can' t see myself doing it. Jury duty > would actually be interesting and relaxing compared to my days as I'm sure > you > all know. > > How do I get out of it? There are no excusals, you can only postpone once > which I did already. Hardship/Excuse exemptions " rarely given " according > to > them. What do I do?? > > I have NO ONE to get from school and watch him until I get home. No > one can handle him for more than an hour at a time. Maybe I can take my > chances > that my number wont come up. Or go the day I am supposed to report, and > when > they interview me I can tell them how my police officer husband had taught > me to believe " if they get cuffed they are guilty " and that he distrusts > lawyers, my brother is a lifetime heroine addict serving 9-18 in prison for > crimes > he committed to get drug money, and I'd be too worried about my autistic > son > and what care and supervision he is receiving in my absence (all true). > > Just another thing to worry about. Yay > > Kerrie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Kerrie, I was called for Jury duty once. My son with autism was a toddler and I had an infant at the time. I wrote a letter stating I had a disabled child with autism and an infant and I was the primary care giver. I received a letter back stating I was excused from Jury duty. Tell the truth. The truth is good enough. You have a child with special needs who requires a highly trained person to care for him. You fear for his safety and you are the only person available. It would be financially difficult for you to hire someone to watch your child while you're on Jury duty. Maybe a Doctor's note from your pediatrician should be sent along with the letter. Just some ideas to throw out to you. Theresa [ ] OT:Jury duty So I got a jury duty notification. As much as I'd love a several day to week or two long break from my life, I can' t see myself doing it. Jury duty would actually be interesting and relaxing compared to my days as I'm sure you all know. How do I get out of it? There are no excusals, you can only postpone once which I did already. Hardship/Excuse exemptions " rarely given " according to them. What do I do?? I have NO ONE to get from school and watch him until I get home. No one can handle him for more than an hour at a time. Maybe I can take my chances that my number wont come up. Or go the day I am supposed to report, and when they interview me I can tell them how my police officer husband had taught me to believe " if they get cuffed they are guilty " and that he distrusts lawyers, my brother is a lifetime heroine addict serving 9-18 in prison for crimes he committed to get drug money, and I'd be too worried about my autistic son and what care and supervision he is receiving in my absence (all true). Just another thing to worry about. Yay Kerrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 If your child has a diagnosis, and depending on what it is, it may allow you a deferment. Ask your pediatrician to write a note that you can fax the jury supervisor at the courthouse. > > So I got a jury duty notification. As much as I'd love a several day to week > or two long break from my life, I can' t see myself doing it. Jury duty > would actually be interesting and relaxing compared to my days as I'm sure you > all know. > > How do I get out of it? There are no excusals, you can only postpone once > which I did already. Hardship/Excuse exemptions " rarely given " according to > them. What do I do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 My doctor wrote a note stating that I was the primary care person for a child with autism and that I should be excused. I sent it in with the jury notice and that was that. Lila .. > From: [mailto: ] > On Behalf Of ratlenhum@... > Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 10:05 PM > ; chelatingkids2 > Subject: [ ] OT:Jury duty > > > > So I got a jury duty notification. As much as I'd love a several day to > week > or two long break from my life, I can' t see myself doing it. Jury duty > would actually be interesting and relaxing compared to my days as I'm sure > you > all know. > > How do I get out of it? There are no excusals, you can only postpone once > which I did already. Hardship/Excuse exemptions " rarely given " according > to > them. What do I do?? > > I have NO ONE to get from school and watch him until I get home. No > one can handle him for more than an hour at a time. Maybe I can take my > chances > that my number wont come up. Or go the day I am supposed to report, and > when > they interview me I can tell them how my police officer husband had taught > me to believe " if they get cuffed they are guilty " and that he distrusts > lawyers, my brother is a lifetime heroine addict serving 9-18 in prison for > crimes > he committed to get drug money, and I'd be too worried about my autistic > son > and what care and supervision he is receiving in my absence (all true). > > Just another thing to worry about. Yay > > Kerrie -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.6/258 - Release Date: 2/13/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Kerrie, I did case management in Seattle with many (chronically homeless) adults with long histories of self-medication, various diagnoses, and probable metal toxicity. I wished I could have arranged for hair tests for a bunch of them, particularly since we had a staff person and a volunteer who gave free hair cuts. I think many would have refused figuring the testing was for illegal drugs and that the management wouldn't have allowed it thinking it too alternative. Many of the people we served also consider jail and the ER as safe havens (warm bed, roof, and food). Do you know if he has any mercury amalgam dental fillings? Perhaps you could give your mother a copy of either or both of Andy's books (if he's allowed reading materials) or donate them to the jail library?! I should send a copy of each of Andy's books to the psychiatrist or nurse at the place where I worked in Seattle (particularly since that's in Andy's backyard). Maybe somebody from the agency would go to one of his seminars... I did talk about my mercury poisoning with the medical staff there and shared copies of the article I had published about toxic metals (and autism). S S <BR> he probably is. I honestly believe that if he were evaluated, and his <BR> past history looked at that he would be diagnosed with Aspbergers in a <BR> heartbeat. Very intelligent, read at a 5th grade level in kindergarten, very <BR> technically inclined, but the lack of social skills is so obvious you can trip <BR> over it. I keep telling my mom she should mention it to him. I don't speak to <BR> him. Maybe there is some help he could be getting in that area while he is in <BR> jail so he could function a little better when he gets out. He's been in and <BR> out his whole life and cannot function out of jail. In jail with the strict <BR> structure and routine he does well sadly, so when he gets out and cannot deal, <BR> he does something to get back to his safe haven.<BR> <BR> Kerrie<BR> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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