I'm slightly ashamed at myself that I think it's worse because the kids are autistic.
I don't feel ashamed at all for thinking it's worse-- it's likely that those children are not on the same level cognitively as their peers. It's not uncommon for children with autism to have PICA which causes them to eat non-food items-- this behavior is completely beyond their control. It's not the same as a 7 year old defying a teacher by putting crayons in their mouth because they're bored.
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I'm slightly ashamed at myself that I think it's worse because the kids are autistic.
I don't feel ashamed at all for thinking it's worse-- it's likely that those children are not on the same level cognitively as their peers. It's not uncommon for children with autism to have PICA which causes them to eat non-food items-- this behavior is completely beyond their control. It's not the same as a 7 year old defying a teacher by putting crayons in their mouth because they're bored.
Regardless, my point was this is terrible for any child. Not just those with special needs.
I'm slightly ashamed at myself that I think it's worse because the kids are autistic.
I don't feel ashamed at all for thinking it's worse-- it's likely that those children are not on the same level cognitively as their peers. It's not uncommon for children with autism to have PICA which causes them to eat non-food items-- this behavior is completely beyond their control. It's not the same as a 7 year old defying a teacher by putting crayons in their mouth because they're bored.
Regardless, my point was this is terrible for any child. Not just those with special needs.
Ahhh. I misunderstood your point-- I thought you felt guilty for feeling like it's worse for special needs kids. I do think it's worse for them-- bad for any kid, worse for a special needs kid.
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That is awful!
PS: Love reading The Huffington Post
I know what you mean, but my gut instinct was also to think that its worse.
I feel the same way. My jaw dropped as soon as I read this. =[
I don't feel ashamed at all for thinking it's worse-- it's likely that those children are not on the same level cognitively as their peers. It's not uncommon for children with autism to have PICA which causes them to eat non-food items-- this behavior is completely beyond their control. It's not the same as a 7 year old defying a teacher by putting crayons in their mouth because they're bored.
Baby Boy #2 is on the way!
Regardless, my point was this is terrible for any child. Not just those with special needs.
Wow. I didn't even read the article, but that is just awful.
Ahhh. I misunderstood your point-- I thought you felt guilty for feeling like it's worse for special needs kids. I do think it's worse for them-- bad for any kid, worse for a special needs kid.