Hot Topic: The Word "Retarded"

Whether or not you personally use it, or have heard the word "retarded" used to describe your child, or to insult her. Believe it is humorous, or use this word to mask your feelings for an autistic child.

Do you ever call or refer to your autistic child as "retarded"? Do you think being called "retarded" prepares an autistic child to live in a "cruel world?"

Recently our loved one, MJ was stunned to hear a celebrity radio show host more than once laughingly call his own son, he says has Asperger's "retarded."

Has anyone ever hurt you or your autistic child with words or deeds? Do you need support by the autism community on a certain issue? If so, please share your story and comments with us and other families.

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