Why All The Hate Autism Community?
I really really REALLY enjoy reading blogs and Facebook pages where autism is the common thread. The people that write or read these blogs/pages usually have someone in their lives affected by autism. I can commiserate with others struggling with similar behaviors and delays or celebrate with them as I read about their child meeting a milestone or goal. It can be immensely reassuring to read about someone else who has a child that shares some of the same issues, quirks or talents as my child. Personally, I believe it makes one feel less alone while stuck deep in the autism trenches. I also LOVE the blogs that use sarcasm, snark and humor to help ease the seriousness of what we are dealing with regarding our children with autism. BUT, I've come to realize that some of these same people I feel an instant camaraderie with can become vehemently vicious when someone makes a comment or writes a post that contradicts their opinion for treatments or even h...