Aspies For Freedom - Jenna McCarthy was on CNN last night.

So do I.

I can see that the family is obviously struggling, as many families of autistics are today.

I do hope her the best, but hopefully she not as nasty when she's calmed down.

And it's true sometimes.

Thank you. I will have to check it out when I get a chance.

Well, a protest is good, but what about the image?

Is it me, or is this all based on the idea that autistic people are broken?

I think someone should also try to deal with that stereotype.

I doubt he knows.

But, yes he is.

Lili Marlene Wrote:

The boy is apparently from a previous relationship.

The thing that I think is odd and alarming about this is that the mother seems to have the idea that the boy can only be either autistic or epileptic. Plenty of people are both, and it is not at all wise to take the "head in the sand" attitude towards epilepsy.

Are you saying you don't think he's autistic, but epilieptic?

BobB Wrote:

Lili Marlene Wrote:

Is Jim Carrey the autistic child's natural father?

LiliMarlene,
No; John Asher, who directed JMC in "Diamonds" and later married her, is the child's father.

Lili Marlene Wrote:

Is he that actor who does the really, really weird and exaggerated body language?

That's him. Annoying, ain't he? Wink

Lili Marlene Wrote:

If he is that actor, I've been wondering for years if he is on the spectrum, or maybe subclinical Tourettes, or both. Certainly doesn't seem neurotypical to me.

  No, he doesn't.

  Then again, his idol, Andy Kaufman, was thought to be autistic; I wonder if Carrey knows that about Kaufman, and if so, would it change his viewpoint about autism?

  -BobB

I think he does. He played Andy Kaufman in "Man on the Moon". He would have had to do some research on the guy to pull it off.

Timelord Wrote:

morning_after Wrote:

Well, a protest is good, but what about the image?

Is it me, or is this all based on the idea that autistic people are broken?

I think someone should also try to deal with that stereotype.

What could McCarthy do when faced with a group of Aspies with lives (whatever they are) who calmly inform her that they are on the Spectrum and proud of it, and politely ask her to stop delaying the real understanding of Autism.

She'll blow her stack, come out with a stream of abuse - right in front of her precious cameras - and all we have to do is keep our cool, and maybe laugh at her.

Who'd end up getting the bad press then? Wink

Depends. I think there is a possiblity we would. Remember, the reason people get so upset with us is supposed to be because we are broken *rolls eyes*

But I think it would more than likely work.

Will The Person Wrote:

I saw LKL when Mccarthy was on and I got some mad I threw one of my 500 page books at the TV[/code].
That stupid scumbag normacy idiot.

Well, there's a number of misinformed people that think just like she does.

Including people on the spectrum.

Timelord Wrote:

I've got an idea - break up McCarthy and Carrey, make sure (yep, this name again) John Best Junior gets a divorce, and have Jenny marry John.

They deserve each other!

It'll let McCarthy see what neglect does to Autism!

Who's John Best Junior?

TheZach Wrote:

I feel an epic film when Jennys Lies are finally revealed.

Um... that picture makes it look like it would be porn, so it wouldn't work Tongue .

TheZach Wrote:

morning_after Wrote:

TheZach Wrote:

I feel an epic film when Jennys Lies are finally revealed.

Um... that picture makes it look like it would be porn, so it wouldn't work Tongue .

She decided to over dramatize it with some Bullshit and drama, why cant we overdramatize it with T 'n A!

hahaha

TheZach Wrote:

Natalie Wrote:

Is Jenny McCarthy supposed to be considered "hot" to the average heterosexual male? I always thought she kind of looked like a transvestite (i.e., she has a very masculine facial structure).

I think shes ugly.

I think she's a nice looking lady, but I still don't think I would like her.

lgmccarville Wrote:

I don't ussally comment here but I got to say this. I think that Jenny is speaking from her experiences that have molded her judgement system and values. Her life experience, where people are totally judged in the entertainment industry by the way they look.  She is totally dependent on her looks for a source of income.  When your whole sense of worth is your body and face and being sexualy appealing, well a son on the spectrum has shook her whole concept of worth.  She loves her child but can only see him as whole if he is normal and can play the game in her Hollywood world experience.  Which is look good and project an image that is acceptable to the camera.  I think her un-acceptance to see the beauty in her son the way he is, is an indication of her values molded by Hollywood.  She is really angry that fate dealt her this kid and want to blame someone, something and make them pay. She and a lot of parents get caught up in the GAME of more money and stuff can not accept that they could produce a child who can't be fighting on in their name and legacy for the battle to the top of the food chain.  Hence the attitude He's to "come out of it" and cure mania.  Just a thought.
[/php]I do hope she learns to see her boy, not the "Makeover Project" she seems to be fixated on.  Her book is named "Louder than Words". More than words is the name of the class the ABA people teach at UCLA and around the USA.  I just got a letter that she Jenny McCartney will be the speaker at a local Autism/Asperger's Conference in my home town (Phoenix) organized by the Autism Society of America. Other sponsers of this event are Recovering Our Kids, DAN, ACT!-Today (az chapter) and ASU Autism/Asperger's Research Program.  Don't it sound like a den of enlighten minds!!  It makes me sick how these groups can get funds and organize.  Blickie
Anyone want to plan a peaceful demonstration.
Here's the invitation:  Special Workshop for Adults with Asperger's/High Functioning Autism May 3, 9-noon-see http://www.phxautism.org for more information

Thank you SOOOOO much for the link. I've been trying to find a good organization for people with autism in the Phoenix area for months. It is a little late here, but I promise you I will look through that.

Do you know of any in Mesa, Arizona?

Well, do you know of any good groups for autistics in the Phoenix area?

I posted the question before, but didn't get anything about my side of the valley (Mesa)

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