tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post3473907450117054312..comments2023-10-31T05:07:43.771-07:00Comments on Carpe Diem THE AOL JOURNAL ARCHIVE: April is Autism Awareness MonthDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11894596355489850355noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-90412232135056015932008-04-01T20:03:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:03:00.000-07:00Oh..Dawn, this is admiring and so wonderfully writ...Oh..Dawn, this is admiring and so wonderfully written! I've learned from reading this.<br>Thank you for sharing.<br>Gem :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-13441569999847827572008-04-01T20:15:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:15:00.000-07:00Wow Dawn,What a wonderful talk that was. I would h...Wow Dawn,<br><br>What a wonderful talk that was. <br><br>I would have been bawling my eyes out if I was there lol.<br>I was crying reading it - you must be so damn proud!!!!<br><br>It's amazing how far they have come with autism awareness since our kids were diagnosed huh?<br><br>Your son sounds like such a sweet wonderful young man! <br><br><br>Love,<br><br>Michelle<br><br><br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-52355715873304733942008-04-01T20:22:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:22:00.000-07:00Hi Dawn,This was interesting and also uplifting be...Hi Dawn,<br>This was interesting and also uplifting because Hammer is obviously helping people understand what Asperger's is and we could all use a little more understanding sometimes. I hope the kids who heard Hammer's speech walked away with a better understanding of what separates Hammer from the pack and also of why it's OK to be separated from the pack!<br>Best,<br>MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-52597370979232932382008-04-01T20:23:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:23:00.000-07:00Oh Dawn I remember reading this last year and lovi...Oh Dawn I remember reading this last year and loving how proud you are of him. This was a wonderful way to tell others about this condition, explained in simple terms that kids could get. Give Hammer a hug for me...love, SandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-50599025928037308672008-04-01T20:28:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:28:00.000-07:00Great speech. Looking forward to this year's. --Ci...Great speech. Looking forward to this year's. --CinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-85351881063651412972008-04-01T20:32:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:32:00.000-07:00What a special writing! He did a wonderful job at...What a special writing! He did a wonderful job at describing Autism and Asperger's, from my point of view. I have had the privilege of working with children with varying degrees of both. It is fascinating to study but even more so to experience. Each child is unique and precious. I treasure my memories .<br>We must keep on promoting understanding, for their sake and ours. Bless U. PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-2917290278578451012008-04-01T20:55:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:55:00.000-07:00Hammer did great with that speech!! bettyHammer did great with that speech!! <br><br>bettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-72007486965049278122008-04-02T00:12:00.000-07:002008-04-02T00:12:00.000-07:00Hello Dawn,just trying a few comments this early m...Hello Dawn,just trying a few comments this early morning.Thankyou for your kind well wishes whilst I have been abscent.I have to make it short as I have so many to catch up on.Until I get into some sort of routine my comments may not be daily,but know I am thinking of you and your family. You are in my prayers always.Take Care and Godbless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-56521938708727146142008-04-02T02:50:00.000-07:002008-04-02T02:50:00.000-07:00That was an awesome speech. I hope you don't m...That was an awesome speech. I hope you don't mind, but I sent a copy of it on to my friend whose son was recentley diagnosed with Autism. I'm not sure on what level, I didnt realize there were any untill I re-read Hammer's speech.<br>big hugs, and lots of love<br>EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-78152707725315742792008-04-02T03:57:00.000-07:002008-04-02T03:57:00.000-07:00That was an AWESOME speech.....thank you for what ...That was an AWESOME speech.....thank you for what you will be sharing with us, to make us more knowledgable....<br><br>Blessings to you.<br><br>Michele<br><br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-52720553397058907932008-04-02T04:52:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:52:00.000-07:00No one could have said it better!!Well done hammer...No one could have said it better!!<br>Well done hammer!<br>hugs<br>Lyn<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-88150796819940591952008-04-02T06:16:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:16:00.000-07:00What an awesome job he did on that speech!! Linda...What an awesome job he did on that speech!! LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-4728385848947171172008-04-02T06:49:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:49:00.000-07:00he did an awesome job!Do you read this journal... ...he did an awesome job!<br><br>Do you read this journal... http://journals.aol.com/onehenn3chicks/WobblyWorld/<br>?? Her son Sam has autism. <br>I also lead her to you J! NOT sure if you know each other already though?<br><br><br>Sharon<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-77957279310505050302008-04-02T07:10:00.000-07:002008-04-02T07:10:00.000-07:00This is wonderful and I can tell you I learned ALO...This is wonderful and I can tell you I learned ALOT from reading this. Hammer did a fantastic job with this - applause applause.<br>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-11465452607760789492008-04-02T07:34:00.000-07:002008-04-02T07:34:00.000-07:00Hammer is wise beyond his years! MissieHammer is wise beyond his years! <br>MissieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-58552394766171052622008-04-02T07:46:00.000-07:002008-04-02T07:46:00.000-07:00I have tags I'm posting today, take a look at my T...I have tags I'm posting today, take a look at my Tag Journal later.<br>Hugs,<br>SugarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-80547332681994016402008-04-02T08:16:00.000-07:002008-04-02T08:16:00.000-07:00I can across Hammer's speech a couple of days ...I can across Hammer's speech a couple of days ago. I had printed it out and saved it with all my other Asperger's notes. My son is struggling with sound sensitivities right now & Hammer's speech gave me comfort that other kids struggle with the same thing. I was truly blessed when God sent my son down to me. There are times when it breaks my heart seeing that he is a little different than other kids. The funny thing is that once he educates people about Asperger's, they seem to accept him even quicker. He passes on a gift to everyone who meets him...a different way of seeing things, experiencing things. I don't know how to explain it. He has a way of touching your heart & I wouldn't trade any of it for the world. <br><br>Keep up the good work Hammer. Your speech has affected so many people...more than you probably will ever know & I am so glad you wrote it. I can't wait to read this year's speech.<br><br>Keeping your family in my prayers always.<br><br>Karen<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-24892915383029914452008-04-02T09:00:00.000-07:002008-04-02T09:00:00.000-07:00Dawn, you have every right to be a Proud Mother. H...Dawn, you have every right to be a Proud Mother. Hammer did an excellant job on his speech. I for one learned a lot about a suject that I had not been previously exposed to. Take care, BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-34287633067790222742008-04-02T09:05:00.000-07:002008-04-02T09:05:00.000-07:00My supervisor's son also is an Aspie--he is a ...My supervisor's son also is an Aspie--he is a very intelligent little boy, but right now is being home schooled. I over hear how she struggles to find the best for her son--the schools he has been enrolled in are not willing to really work with him-they are all private schools that seem to just care about the tuition and not really "helping" or try to understand Aspergers. My heart aches for her sometimes. Right now home school is working for him--I think it's the best personally. I remember you posting this earlier--Hammer is a blessing to you and to all who know him; but you know that already. Hugs - JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-73513668829127240202008-04-02T13:44:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:44:00.000-07:00Bloody Hell, that was so brilliant. I am proud, ju...Bloody Hell, that was so brilliant. I am proud, just knowing you're proud!<br>Gaz xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-3137227276461910362008-04-02T13:50:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:50:00.000-07:00Please tell Hammer that he (and you) did an excell...Please tell Hammer that he (and you) did an excellent job with that speech. I wish I could have heard him give it in person. I would like to flag this entry in my own journal. <br>I'm slowly making my rounds of J-land. I'll try to get caught up with the rest of your entries later. Take care, and I hope you're having a great week.<br>Lori<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-5019531651005102992008-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:002008-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:00That is brilliant and I have to say I learnt a lot...That is brilliant and I have to say I learnt a lot from reading that. Please give Hammer a hug from me :o)<br><br>Jenny<br><br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-57040266478677458002008-04-04T07:46:00.000-07:002008-04-04T07:46:00.000-07:00Hammer is such an amazing kid! What a great expla...Hammer is such an amazing kid! What a great explanation for kids (AND adults!).<br>You must be a proud momma!!!<br>Gillie<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-60644339955774608402008-04-04T17:04:00.000-07:002008-04-04T17:04:00.000-07:00Your Hammer explains it very well. He gives his pe...Your Hammer explains it very well. He gives his perspective and makes it easy for those of us who don't live in his world understand clearly what it is like. Some of the students with autism I know do not look any different than the others... they even don't act any different, if they are in the environment that suits their learning style, and have teachers and staff that are able and willing to make the necessary accommodations (if any are needed). Most people cannot tell which students have Asperger's and which don't, particularly the higher functioning Asperger's. The more severe cases are in a separate classroom, of course, but many kids can learn fine in the regular classroom with some minor modifications that would actually benefit all students. I think smaller classroom size would benefit a great majority of students. The number of students should be 20 or less in any given classroom (mho). But, alas, that won't happen in public schools. So we do the best we can when given 27 students in a classroom. Hammer has done well, he seems to have had a good team behind him all his years. Credit goes to you, his parents, his doctors, friends of the family, the community that supported him, and his IEP team (if he had one). Well done, Hammer! and I know you are proud of him! bea<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-19210772551436552632008-04-05T11:21:00.000-07:002008-04-05T11:21:00.000-07:00I thought the first time I read it, he did a wonde...I thought the first time I read it, he did a wonderful job. My feelings still stand, he helps those of us who don't live with it better understand what it means to those who do. (Hugs) Indigo<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com