Jax and Luke Jackson in the Sunday Times

[Jimjams]

Link is here:

www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2099-828114,00.html

Given the previous loooooong discussion on behaviour and development about nightmare social occasions I thought her comments about not mixing with NT's was interesting. I know lots of people were really impressed with the documentary and with how well she copes etc And if she can't manage it.........

Actually I'm pleased she said it as I almost used her as an example on that discussion but thought I might be out of order doing so.

Thanks, jimjams. I loved Luke's last bit - "I think she's brilliant, but I've no idea how to show her that I love her. How do you do that? I really don't know, but I'd like to learn". (He could hand her a toy hoover, maybe.)

I thought that it was a very interesting article. She is am amazing woman. I fully accept that she said that she copes because she has to (we all do that in less difficult circumstances). I also fully agree that to say 'special parents have special children' is a dreadful thing.

But, taking a deep breath and hoping that I don't come across as a sycophantic drip, can I just say how amazing the Mums who post on this part of Mumsnet are? Not because you love your kids, I've seen the pictures and read the stories, what is there not to love? They are your kids, of course you love them. And not because you want the best for them, I want the best for mine. But it's because of your sheer bloody minded persistence in the face of the most awful odds. And while you are doing all of that, you still have the kindness and understanding to help those of us without SN kids to understand a little of what it is all about. You put up with our minor problems and moans with such dignified forbearance. I realise that you are not saints, you are human, and that makes what you do all the more amazing.

And that, ladies, is why you and Jax Jaxson, are amazing. I hope I haven't offended anyone, but I've wanted to post this for a while.

Oh fantastic post, hmb. I feel just the same, but again am worried about appearing like I'm creeping. I just feel as though I have learnt an enormous amount about special needs through mumsnet; only a tiny fraction of what I should know, I'm sure, but I feel if everyone read mumsnet the world would be a better place

Thank you, hmb - you've said what I've tried to say before but much much better!

Thanks hmb- that was a nice thing to say. I'm certainly not feeling saint like at the moment. DS1's sleeping has gone to pot- he is screaming the place down upstairs at the moment, and is waking for hours each night. I feel very human taoday.

I hope that tonights sleep is better, Jimjams.

Dinosaur - its not really sad-I laughed out loud in one of Luke's bits (about computers, cars and trains). I did already know about the "mates" but though- usualy stuff for HFA's unfortunately It is heartbreaking though, but I think the article is uplifting. I love the way everyone in the family talks about Ben, so loving.

Me too hmb. For ds1 more than anything. He's exhausted. There has been a very virulent sicky bug going round his nursery and I am dreading dreading dreading him getting it- they stress me out more than anything to do with SN. I'll seond half the night listening for sounds of sikness. bleurgh. It's gone quiet up there- better go and see if he's asleep.

Just picked up info about discussion featuring Jacqui Jackson and Luke, on Wednesday October 15 2003, time TBA at AutismConnect. Sorry, can't get link to work but its at: www.autismconnect.org