There are so many things wrong with this letter that need to be addressed. I'm sure the author is a lovely person and is just looking for answers to such a horrific tragedy but this letter is a slap in the face to mental health care professionals and parents dealing with very real "problems" and "labels" as the author so eloquently called them.
Firstly, Aspergers/Autism and spectrum disorders are NOT mental illnesses. To try and link Aspergers and psychological medications is not only misinformed it further stigmatizes children suffering from these disorders. Aspergers/Autism and spectrum disorders are neuro developmental disorders that have no cure. Unlike mental illness, they do not respond to pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals are sometimes used to help with specific presenting symptoms but the overwhelming majority of children on the Autism spectrum do not take pharmeceuticals. The only proven treatments for these disorders have all been non pharmaceutical.
Secondly, insinuating that these disorders along with mental illnesses are not real conditions is not only ignorant it is dangerous. It further perpetuates the reluctancy for affected individuals to seek help. People diagnosed with Mental illnesses respond extremely well to Psychiatric Pharmaceuticals.They can be a literal life line to the majority of people who take them. Psychiatric pharmaceuticals have saved more lives than they have ever taken.
Thirdly, As a parent of a child on the Autistic spectrum I am offended at Ms. Keller's ignorance about Autism/Aspbergers. There is absolutely no link between these disorders and violence or criminal behavior. Perhaps instead of unfounded judgment as to why these events are occurring her time would be better spent educating herself about the very questions she is asking.
What a dissapointment. Marc Dann on the front page on Mothers day? I think you owe an apology to all of your readers, especially all of the hard working, honest and selfless mothers who live with integrity every day. Happy Mothers Day.
FYI: The President of the Port Authority is Not and Never has been a polititian. Tim Ryan is not on the Board nor is a Debartolo or Cafaro. Also, tax payers do not pay the board members salaries. There are No salaries. None of the Board Menmbers get paid. If between running a business and raising a family you can dedicate your time, I think you should apply.
Pig Iron Press bulding downtown sold at sheriff’s auction
Very odd indeed since according to public record Marchionda owes more than that on his youngstown properties. Hmm.......
March 6, 2013 at 5:09 p.m. permalink suggest removal
sami1
There are so many things wrong with this letter that need to be addressed. I'm sure the author is a lovely person and is just looking for answers to such a horrific tragedy but this letter is a slap in the face to mental health care professionals and parents dealing with very real "problems" and "labels" as the author so eloquently called them.
Firstly, Aspergers/Autism and spectrum disorders are NOT mental illnesses. To try and link Aspergers and psychological medications is not only misinformed it further stigmatizes children suffering from these disorders. Aspergers/Autism and spectrum disorders are neuro developmental disorders that have no cure. Unlike mental illness, they do not respond to pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals are sometimes used to help with specific presenting symptoms but the overwhelming majority of children on the Autism spectrum do not take pharmeceuticals. The only proven treatments for these disorders have all been non pharmaceutical.
Secondly, insinuating that these disorders along with mental illnesses are not real conditions is not only ignorant it is dangerous. It further perpetuates the reluctancy for affected individuals to seek help. People diagnosed with Mental illnesses respond extremely well to Psychiatric Pharmaceuticals.They can be a literal life line to the majority of people who take them. Psychiatric pharmaceuticals have saved more lives than they have ever taken.
Thirdly, As a parent of a child on the Autistic spectrum I am offended at Ms. Keller's ignorance about Autism/Aspbergers. There is absolutely no link between these disorders and violence or criminal behavior. Perhaps instead of unfounded judgment as to why these events are occurring her time would be better spent educating herself about the very questions she is asking.
December 30, 2012 at 9:23 p.m. permalink suggest removal
MARC DANN: One year later
What a dissapointment. Marc Dann on the front page on Mothers day? I think you owe an apology to all of your readers, especially all of the hard working, honest and selfless mothers who live with integrity every day. Happy Mothers Day.
May 10, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Port authority to hire firm in hopes of landing ‘best talent’ to be director
FYI: The President of the Port Authority is Not and Never has been a polititian. Tim Ryan is not on the Board nor is a Debartolo or Cafaro. Also, tax payers do not pay the board members salaries. There are No salaries. None of the Board Menmbers get paid. If between running a business and raising a family you can dedicate your time, I think you should apply.
April 28, 2009 at 9:18 a.m. permalink suggest removal