tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056516915392913431.post4437314299004300621..comments2023-10-21T05:09:27.355-04:00Comments on a second chance: Autism: something to Rap about - LISTEN!uncle jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879341171634900790noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056516915392913431.post-71429077487585112542008-01-22T13:38:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:38:00.000-05:00tom,i hope you find more good rap to which you can...tom,<BR/>i hope you find more good rap to which you can listen - as a genre, it seems deficient in modeling the Phil 4:8 approach to life.uncle jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879341171634900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056516915392913431.post-88309552961206497132008-01-21T23:32:00.000-05:002008-01-21T23:32:00.000-05:00That was cool, good to see some wholesome rap. I'm...That was cool, good to see some wholesome rap. I'm interested in finding worthwhile rap.Thomas Duddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892115805444673906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056516915392913431.post-20420492569193238032008-01-17T17:40:00.000-05:002008-01-17T17:40:00.000-05:00Your point is valid. Many / most / some 'drives' t...Your point is valid. Many / most / some 'drives' to raise awareness do rely on the 'pity' factor - it works with many people to get them to hopefully look deeper. Your experience with all kinds of severe situations gives you a leg-p on most of us. Thanks.uncle jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879341171634900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056516915392913431.post-78987976886777723092008-01-17T14:44:00.000-05:002008-01-17T14:44:00.000-05:00Hmm. Interesting. I like the intent, that they'r...Hmm. Interesting. I like the intent, that they're trying to raise awareness and kindness. But... it seemed like a bit like pity, though, and I'm not down with calling them less fortunate. <BR/><BR/>People often ask me if it troubles me, working with my students, or if it makes me question God. But their disability never bothers me (unless it's a terminal thing like MD or MS, I do get sad when kids die too young). They should never be pitied or looked down upon or condescended to. We all have varying degrees of abilities and lack thereof. I am sad because I hate seeing kids frustrated or teased, but for example, I don't wish Clayton was "normal" and didn't have autism so he could be less frustrated. I just wish I could find a way to teach him better.<BR/><BR/>Not that YOU specifically do this, I'm just saying. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to see you encouraging other people to be informed. And Autism Speaks is a great resource. I highly recommend it. They explain important terms in readable language. Way to go.<BR/><BR/>I'm NOT trying to rain on your parade. I love raising awareness. I just got a pity vibe from the video and thought I'd add my two cents.Buddhist, RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09777947611604831806noreply@blogger.com