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Mouseketeer
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- May 30, 2009
By sought after Dx, I mean something on the forefront of everyone's mind, something people jump to and look for. Because no one would look at him today, or his behavior then, and believe anything other than severe autism. But back then, he was just a "bad" kid and often treated as such, including by the state which warehoused him.
And by corral and control, that is what she has stated she needs to do. Connotation aside, she needs somewhere to block them in (for lack of a better term, as she has clearly stated she needs support of the wall to prevent them from running), and that she needs this to remain in control of the situation and their behavior.
It's not autism I have a "prejudice" with, or any disorder, disease, or disability, or any parent trying to do their level best for his/her child. My issue comes from someone who claims that they are being discriminated against, unwelcome, unwanted, etc. when it's not the case. From someone who doesn't request additional accomodation, but demands it and claims that an establishment owes it to them or needs to provide it.
I sincerely doubt that any CM would, after being briefly explained the situation, tell her "sorry, go elsewhere, we can't help." Chances are she would be welcomed and seated at the first available and appropriate location. But, I also think it would be valid and expected and normal for someone to wonder "if they can't handle it here, how can they handle it elsewhere in the park?" For that, it being difficult to convince someone of an actual legitimate issue (of which I personally do not in any way doubt exists or that it is very real) and not just someone wanting a break.
The attitude that I, and some others on this thread, are taking issue with is the "Disney NEEDS to do this for me and they NEED to do this and I am being discriminated against and not welcome and they owe this to me and this is a discriminatory and non-compliant practice" when none of that is actually true.
And by corral and control, that is what she has stated she needs to do. Connotation aside, she needs somewhere to block them in (for lack of a better term, as she has clearly stated she needs support of the wall to prevent them from running), and that she needs this to remain in control of the situation and their behavior.
It's not autism I have a "prejudice" with, or any disorder, disease, or disability, or any parent trying to do their level best for his/her child. My issue comes from someone who claims that they are being discriminated against, unwelcome, unwanted, etc. when it's not the case. From someone who doesn't request additional accomodation, but demands it and claims that an establishment owes it to them or needs to provide it.
I sincerely doubt that any CM would, after being briefly explained the situation, tell her "sorry, go elsewhere, we can't help." Chances are she would be welcomed and seated at the first available and appropriate location. But, I also think it would be valid and expected and normal for someone to wonder "if they can't handle it here, how can they handle it elsewhere in the park?" For that, it being difficult to convince someone of an actual legitimate issue (of which I personally do not in any way doubt exists or that it is very real) and not just someone wanting a break.
The attitude that I, and some others on this thread, are taking issue with is the "Disney NEEDS to do this for me and they NEED to do this and I am being discriminated against and not welcome and they owe this to me and this is a discriminatory and non-compliant practice" when none of that is actually true.