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John Robison on Court TV
Autism Speaks Science Board member, John Elder Robison appeared live on TRU TV’s IN SESSION, coverage of the Odgren murder trial yesterday, December 9. John apoke about autism and its role in random violence. Watch this video to find out what really happened at Lincoln Sudbury High School; how Asperger’s may influenced the killer, and why.
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This case was very troubling and we as a community really need to look at diagnosis and an individual’s mental health history before attributing behavior of any type to violence acts based on disability.
This student had a troubled history, may not have received the supports he needed, and this incident should be addressed for what it is. When we make blanket statements about what may have developed an individuals frame of mind for intent or why such incidents may occur, we are not really doing that individual justice, nor others living with that disability.
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Respectfully,
Carolyn Gammicchia
Parent of a child with autism
Disability Advocate
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon that we hear about behaviors that may escalade to serious injury to the individual, those around them, or even their family members, but now to hear about murder. The bottom line is, individuals with disabilities that exhibit behaviors need to be provided with a support system. They need to be trained on how to act appropriately, how to socialize, and they need to learn coping skills. Not only does the individual with a disability need to be taught socially acceptable behaviors, but their educators need to be properly trained, their families need to be properly trained, and their typically developing peers need to learn about acceptance. These concerns are not going to magically disappear, it is going to take time, knowledge, special training and it needs to start now.
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I have never really thought about how children with Autism would feel growing up, but this has video has taught me that people can be bullied to the point where they feel lonely and ostracized. Also it has come to my attention that maybe people just need to be more sensitive and have more patience.