tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post2288957144574706756..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Interview: Autism Is A JourneyRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-14587041437837218542013-07-07T14:47:11.828-04:002013-07-07T14:47:11.828-04:00Wonderful post Ron...so much people do not know ab...Wonderful post Ron...so much people do not know about autism. The future really is the scary part for those kids...and their parents!! Thank you for sharing!<br />xo<br />JeanneJeanne Pursellhttp://bermudabluez.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82141354027565705562013-07-07T14:46:55.684-04:002013-07-07T14:46:55.684-04:00Wonderful post, Ron, thank you for organising it. ...Wonderful post, Ron, thank you for organising it. Thanks also to you, Bijoux, for the enlightening information about autism. I can understand how difficult it must have been for you over the years. I have a grown stepson who has the symptoms of an Asperger's sufferer yet medics say not, claiming there is nothing wrong with him except severe depression. I don't like that word 'depression'. Wishing you and your daughter well and thank you again.Val Daggattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-63153886035106876932013-07-07T14:46:54.689-04:002013-07-07T14:46:54.689-04:00Heehee, Ron, Disqus knew me today.Heehee, Ron, Disqus knew me today.Val Daggattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-24756092560279253022013-07-07T14:46:53.696-04:002013-07-07T14:46:53.696-04:00To both Bijoux and Ron, wonderful interview!
Bijo...To both Bijoux and Ron, wonderful interview!<br /><br />Bijoux, thank you for sharing so openly and honestly about your feelings when you found out your daughter was autistic. I would imagine that any parent would have those same feelings.<br /><br />I was very happy to read that your daughter didn't experience any bullying in school because children can be cruel at times. I know, because I was teased for being overweight.<br /><br />You have definitely enlightened me more about autism, so thank you. And congratulations to your daughter working towards an associate degree. That is awesome!Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-60073585874184485522013-07-07T14:46:52.689-04:002013-07-07T14:46:52.689-04:00First I would like to say, thank you, Ron, for sha...First I would like to say, thank you, Ron, for sharing this post, and Bijoux with us. You are the dearest, sweetest man. I love you. ((HUGS))<br /><br /> <br />Bijoux, I admire you as a woman and a mom. It’s not easy being a mom to begin with. Having a child with special needs takes a special one. One with extra courage, patience and perseverance.<br />You sound like you have an over abundance of all three. <br /><br /><br />I felt heartbroken when I read about your fear of the future and who will help your daughter when you’re gone. Then I felt such happiness when you told us about the joys your daughter brings to your life—The ups and downs of parenting. <br /><br /> <br />I won’t pretend to fully understand what you have gone through and what you still have to endure. I can sympathize a little, though, because I have a cousin who has Asperger syndrome. My Aunt and<br />Uncle are finally able to move to their retirement home they’ve been building for the last 10 years. It hasn’t been an easy road for them, and it probably will always be a bit bumpy, but at least my<br />cousin has the help he needs and the love and support of his family. <br /><br /><br />All families should have that. I think a lot of it has to do with<br />knowledge. And society needs to be empowered with awareness. We are all in this together.<br /><br /><br /><br />((HUGS))Pamela D Harthttp://www.hartsbeat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-34854681935985936112013-07-07T14:46:51.711-04:002013-07-07T14:46:51.711-04:00Good morning, Ron! Autism is a great topic for yo...Good morning, Ron! Autism is a great topic for your interview because awareness so important. Since there is a range of complexity to it, for some, it's hard to understand. Thank you, Bijoux, for sharing some information and experiences you've had with your daughter. I'm sure your journey has been filled with much emotion. <br />Her brutal honesty must be quite funny at times. :) Endearing, too. <br />I'm sure she'll continue to have many 'I DID IT' moments because it seems that you and your family have done all that you can to support and encourage her (especially with her strengths of music and creative writing!) while learning and growing through the experience yourselves. <br />Bike camp sounds awesome! I hope she enjoys it.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-28178342314714996652013-05-31T09:23:08.091-04:002013-05-31T09:23:08.091-04:00Hey there Jen!
Thanks a bunch for stopping by and...Hey there Jen!<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by and reading this interview. Bijoux and I had a wonderful time putting this together!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-30841251543342944252013-05-31T08:43:38.145-04:002013-05-31T08:43:38.145-04:00What a wonderful post. I have a very close friend ...What a wonderful post. I have a very close friend who has a son with Asperger's. He's extremely high functioning and will be graduating high school in a couple of weeks. I know that they have had some challenges along the way but she has found a lot of support in the community.Jenhttp://www.whenpigsflyblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-72082966151200527052013-05-23T10:30:50.600-04:002013-05-23T10:30:50.600-04:00You are soooooooo welcome, my friend!
And thank...You are soooooooo welcome, my friend!<br /><br /><br /><br />And thank YOU!!!!!<br /><br /><br />It has a been an honor to share your experience here!<br /><br /><br />As I share in my email to you, I had a feeling your experience would enlighten and educate others. And it has, and will continue to do so for anyone who reads this post in the future.<br /><br /><br />((((((( You ))))))))<br /><br /><br />Much X to you, your daughter (s) and family!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26541969319413319912013-05-23T07:10:37.783-04:002013-05-23T07:10:37.783-04:00Thank you, Ron, for this opportunity to share my e...Thank you, Ron, for this opportunity to share my experience. Your encouragement and caring attitude helps so many of us here. Bijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-51242639297918875932013-05-22T13:30:17.074-04:002013-05-22T13:30:17.074-04:00Sure Mark! I will email you the blog URL.Sure Mark! I will email you the blog URL.Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-16470476427746024902013-05-22T12:52:38.633-04:002013-05-22T12:52:38.633-04:00Hey, Ron - can you point me in the direction of th...Hey, Ron - can you point me in the direction of the blog that talks about Portland's weirdness? I'd love to check it out. Thanks!Mark Petruskahttp://www.facebook.com/mark.petruskanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-65643530402705814172013-05-22T09:57:22.057-04:002013-05-22T09:57:22.057-04:00Much thanks for stopping by, Meleah!
XMuch thanks for stopping by, Meleah!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-76925415483454833562013-05-22T09:57:01.733-04:002013-05-22T09:57:01.733-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Robert!
XThanks so much for stopping by, Robert!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-53030432098242519712013-05-22T09:56:34.903-04:002013-05-22T09:56:34.903-04:00Thanks a bunch for stopping by, Agent! Bijoux and ...Thanks a bunch for stopping by, Agent! Bijoux and I had a great time putting this interview together. <br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-35846730648477857812013-05-22T09:55:36.550-04:002013-05-22T09:55:36.550-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Katherine!
XThanks so much for stopping by, Katherine!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-59999488839936381922013-05-22T09:55:08.046-04:002013-05-22T09:55:08.046-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by Jeanne :)
X to yo...Thanks so much for stopping by Jeanne :)<br /><br /><br />X to you and the girlz!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-57096107238657374612013-05-22T07:34:37.902-04:002013-05-22T07:34:37.902-04:00You're welcome, Jeanne.You're welcome, Jeanne.Bijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55904006872727885212013-05-21T23:14:07.750-04:002013-05-21T23:14:07.750-04:00Hi Katherine. It is scary how many kids are being...Hi Katherine. It is scary how many kids are being diagnosed today. 1 in 88. I truly believe they are close to finding a common link and that maybe we can work towards prevention.Bijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-30963404076886342392013-05-21T23:10:22.897-04:002013-05-21T23:10:22.897-04:00Hey Agent! Yes, as much as I wanted her peers to ...Hey Agent! Yes, as much as I wanted her peers to include her more, I also realized they've got their own issues. We all do! Thanks for stopping by. I'm on my way to your place shortly.Bijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-10829462052495111292013-05-21T23:06:46.298-04:002013-05-21T23:06:46.298-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Robert. Much appre...Thank you for your kind words, Robert. Much appreciated!Bijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-80129853537095466342013-05-21T23:05:40.791-04:002013-05-21T23:05:40.791-04:00You are so welcome!You are so welcome!Bijouxhttp://Www.musingsfromtheburbs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-27609535168949187332013-05-21T22:32:32.882-04:002013-05-21T22:32:32.882-04:00My "rented" son has a sister whose daugh...My "rented" son has a sister whose daughter has autism. I learned a lot from her. Her daughter is incredible and her mom is even better! How wonderful for you to post about this.... it scares me that there are so many autistic children today.... I pray their futures are bright!Katherine Murrayhttp://www.shoot-me-now.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82643853045145014232013-05-21T19:50:11.635-04:002013-05-21T19:50:11.635-04:00I enjoyed this post, and of course know Bijoux fro...I enjoyed this post, and of course know Bijoux from way back. I'm really glad to hear bullying isn't a problem. Teens are generally fairly oblivious, though, as their own brains are busy re0structuring diring that time making them a self-focused lot. <br /><br /> An important post, since awareness is the key to increasing understanding and reducing prejudice. Well done, both of you!Secret Agent Womanhttp://biredux.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-69238404655280062162013-05-21T19:21:50.581-04:002013-05-21T19:21:50.581-04:00Bijoux, thank you so very much for sharing yoursel...Bijoux, thank you so very much for sharing yourself so candidly and honestly. Ron's right, you sound like an awesome lady and Mom!<br /><br /><br />It delights me to read how high-functioning your daughter is. WOW...an Associates Degree! You and your husband must be very proud.<br /><br /><br />You have certainly share some wonderful information and knowledge on autism. Thank you, Bijoux. The all the very best to you, your daughter and family!<br /><br /><br />Ron, wonderful interview. Great questions!Robertnoreply@blogger.com