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adigal

(7,581 posts)
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:06 PM Jan 2017

Why is asking if Barron Trump has autism considered mockery? I find that WAY more insulting.

Last edited Tue Jan 24, 2017, 06:56 AM - Edit history (1)

than simply inquiring or asking if he does.
So what if he does? I haven't suggested this, I can't really tell much from the little we've seen of him. But so what? Saying that someone has autism isn't mocking them. Noticing behavior isn't mockery. It is what it is. It's like saying he has Crohn's disease. If people said they thought he had Crohn's disease, or diabetes, is that mocking them??
What would be a shame is his parents hiding it. That would be a shame, because they could be an excellent role model for many parents and kids, and they could model that it is nothing to be ashamed of. I understand that it is a personal decision, putting that kind of info out there, but to hide it means they are ashamed of it. Kind of like the Kennedys with Rosemary, who hid her disability because they thought it was "embarrassing."
And I haven't heard of ONE person here mocking Barron. Do anyone really think we are like Limbaugh,mocking children???

EDITED TO ADD: It's really stunning how people dont seem to read. I never addressed whether this child has autism or not. I dont care. I care that so many people are accusing people here of mocking him, which is false. I addressed how so many here see it as something shameful. And wow! Was I right! So much fear and anger about even discussing attitudes about this.

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Why is asking if Barron Trump has autism considered mockery? I find that WAY more insulting. (Original Post) adigal Jan 2017 OP
Totally agree -- Rosie O'Donnell also didn't mock him obamanut2012 Jan 2017 #1
Exactly, and it might be a good way to bring focus to a common condition that needs more unitedwethrive Jan 2017 #23
It's not mocking, but B2G Jan 2017 #2
First of all, I never even talked about him, but that YOU think it's embarrassing adigal Jan 2017 #3
He's 10. His peers are 10. B2G Jan 2017 #4
Do you spend time with kids?? It is not a secret among peers if one has autism. They all know it. adigal Jan 2017 #9
Lol. You evidently skipped middle school. Nt B2G Jan 2017 #12
I have a MS in Education and a MA in English, and I'm working on a MS in Psychology adigal Jan 2017 #15
Good points, adigal. fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 #20
I don't believe you NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #42
You really don't know how HIPAA works, do you? (spell it right, for starters) X_Digger Jan 2017 #48
Since I worked with patient and client records I do know what it is, thanks NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #50
So.. not a HIPAA violation. Check. Feel like throwing around any other purported law violations? n/t X_Digger Jan 2017 #53
Win the battle at all costs! Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #67
Not treating autism like it is something to be ashamed of Ms. Toad Jan 2017 #46
I agree, I know a kid who's parents are in denial and act like it's a huge shameful thing... bettyellen Jan 2017 #36
Having a disability is not shameful...but implying someone you don't even know has one IS NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #43
Trump would be really able to unify by using this as a teaching moment Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #5
And what if he isn't autistic? B2G Jan 2017 #6
and if he asks for privacy and others do not give it him then they are asses Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #8
Apparently parents of autistic children are obligated to wave them around like flags for advocacy kcr Jan 2017 #35
You mean how his mother says he isn't autistic and asked people to leave him alone? NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #44
If his parents want privacy, they should be given it. I just said that for them, it is a missed adigal Jan 2017 #10
How does he feel reading all the nasty stuff kskiska Jan 2017 #37
Because it just is. What if his parents are ashamed? What if he's been raised to be ashamed, then NotThisTime Jan 2017 #7
I see it differently, I'm a teacher. I don't see it as something to be ashamed of adigal Jan 2017 #13
But our bringing it to the forefront when god knows what Trump has told him, I'm sorry we can't know NotThisTime Jan 2017 #19
give me an ****** break. astral Jan 2017 #60
Ok. But surely you can see the difference kcr Jan 2017 #29
They butchered Rosemary's brain, turned her into a near vegetable, Crunchy Frog Jan 2017 #63
It comes across as an accusation loyalsister Jan 2017 #61
Please....go on to something else and leave this child alone. democrank Jan 2017 #11
So why did you respond?..move along. nt adigal Jan 2017 #14
Why did I respond? Simple.....to ask you to leave him alone. democrank Jan 2017 #18
Why must we discuss this child, and whatever physical condition Pathwalker Jan 2017 #16
You just discussed it!! Sheesh. Let it go. I made a point. Ignore it if you don't like it nt adigal Jan 2017 #17
So, you won't answer my question. Why not start a thhread about Pathwalker Jan 2017 #21
I have a comment to make about Barron--that kid is very cute. The first tblue37 Jan 2017 #51
I'm blocking the word Baron Dem2 Jan 2017 #22
You'll miss out on DU Free Pizza Fridays! leftstreet Jan 2017 #27
Lol Dem2 Jan 2017 #28
Lol. You fucker you almost made me choke on a cookie. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2017 #39
... leftstreet Jan 2017 #40
Here i am reading this abortion of a thread stuffing my face with Oreo lemon cookies and BLAM Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2017 #58
My personal opinion is that there is so much material to work with on DJT Blaukraut Jan 2017 #24
Yes! Rorey Jan 2017 #31
Well. I don't think it's always meant as mockery. But it can certainly seem that way. kcr Jan 2017 #25
He should be off limits. CentralMass Jan 2017 #26
I have a 52 year old son that is mentally challenged and was born with a cleft palette. In those appleannie1943 Jan 2017 #30
I agree with you, and I'm so glad things have changed. Peace. nt adigal Jan 2017 #32
You made my night! Rorey Jan 2017 #33
what Rorey said. Proud of your smart and strong reaction to that fool. JudyM Jan 2017 #57
It seems there is talk and I am not talking about the internet about Baron in that he may Wash. state Desk Jet Jan 2017 #34
It's inappropriate Lotusflower70 Jan 2017 #38
It's mean spirited gossip intended to use a child to hurt the parents and it's WRONG NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #41
Declaring that there is no shame is far different from deciding to share one's medical conditions Ms. Toad Jan 2017 #45
Exactly! I'm stunned there are so many on here who don't get this NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #47
Because it is none of your fucking business Blecht Jan 2017 #49
Thanks for your polite response...and you're lecturing me? Nt adigal Jan 2017 #64
Autism? The kid is facing worse problems. mikehiggins Jan 2017 #52
Why not just leave the child alone? Why is that so much to ask? WillowTree Jan 2017 #54
For the same reason that same question would have been offensive onenote Jan 2017 #55
His problem is his father, whom he doesn't seem to give him much attention... Historic NY Jan 2017 #56
It may not be mockery (depending on the attitude of the speaker) but it's pnwmom Jan 2017 #59
I find any discussion of this kid to be embarrassing for this site jeanmarc Jan 2017 #62
Because people keep falsely whining that he's being mocked - false claim adigal Jan 2017 #65
I think a good term for this would be "fristing". Crunchy Frog Jan 2017 #66

obamanut2012

(25,911 posts)
1. Totally agree -- Rosie O'Donnell also didn't mock him
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:09 PM
Jan 2017

Nor did the young man on the spectrum who posted the video saying he thought Barron was like him, which is when Rosie talked about it.

Trump's sudden anti vax views, like DeNiro's, came after he had a late-in-life child.

Being on the spectrum is nothing to be ashamed of.

unitedwethrive

(1,997 posts)
23. Exactly, and it might be a good way to bring focus to a common condition that needs more
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:54 PM
Jan 2017

money for treatment and prevention.

 

B2G

(9,766 posts)
2. It's not mocking, but
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:11 PM
Jan 2017

It's still off limits.

Do you really think he doesn't have a computer? How do you suppose he feels reading all of this speclation?

Just stop.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
3. First of all, I never even talked about him, but that YOU think it's embarrassing
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:14 PM
Jan 2017

is EXACTLY what I am talking about. There is nothing to be ashamed of, and if he has autism, um, I'm pretty darn sure he knows that he does. Most of these kids are very smart kids!

 

B2G

(9,766 posts)
4. He's 10. His peers are 10.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:20 PM
Jan 2017

On what planet are 10 year olds so enlightened as to not make fun of and bully kids that are 'different' than the mainstream majority?

But do carry on, because it's already out there for him and all of his classmates, friends and family to read and speculate on.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
9. Do you spend time with kids?? It is not a secret among peers if one has autism. They all know it.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:48 PM
Jan 2017

And they are generally a LOT nicer about it than adults. It is not a big deal to them.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
15. I have a MS in Education and a MA in English, and I'm working on a MS in Psychology
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:53 PM
Jan 2017

Yes, I am very smart, but not smart enough to skip middle school.
I was actually bullied. But we need to stop treating autism like it's something to be ashamed of.
Thanks!

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
42. I don't believe you
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:51 PM
Jan 2017

Because if that were true you'd have at least some respect for HIPPA and the fact that IF someone has a disability they have the RIGHT to privacy and IF they choose to share their disability publicly it should be on THEIR TERMS and not because of a bunch of nosy gossip mongers on the internet.

X_Digger

(18,585 posts)
48. You really don't know how HIPAA works, do you? (spell it right, for starters)
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 11:00 PM
Jan 2017

If you're not a caregiver of a person, you have no obligation, legal or moral, to not mention, speak about, speculate on, or discuss a person's medical conditions.

"Shit, I was going to warn that blind man that he's about to step into a manhole, but in doing so, I might be violating his medical privacy!! Oh Noes!!11!!"

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
50. Since I worked with patient and client records I do know what it is, thanks
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 11:42 PM
Jan 2017

But I'm human and not immune to typos.

Now that is out of the way...

It's not speculation to armchair diagnose a child you've never even met with a disability. That is gossiping. Gossiping is bullying and a bunch of adults bullying a child is disgusting. Those who engage it such behavior are just as bad as Trump, imo.

Dorian Gray

(13,469 posts)
67. Win the battle at all costs!
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 08:15 AM
Jan 2017

The battle for the ability to gossip about a child's potential disability.

(Despite absolutely no evidence to the effect that he has a disability.)


Geez. The important things people fight to the death over on message boards.

Ms. Toad

(33,915 posts)
46. Not treating autism like it is something to be ashamed of
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:57 PM
Jan 2017

is VERY different from asseting that anyone who chooses not to disclose their condition is ashamed of it - or prodding them to disclose by constantly speculating about it.

If you have autism, it is your right to disclose that to the world. It is not your right to shame anyone who chooses not to disclose (by accusing them of being ashamed if they hide it).

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
36. I agree, I know a kid who's parents are in denial and act like it's a huge shameful thing...
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:32 PM
Jan 2017

And it's been horrible for the kid. He's very isolated because they're ashamed of the whole thing and it's rubbed off in him.

 

B2G

(9,766 posts)
6. And what if he isn't autistic?
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:25 PM
Jan 2017

And what if he is and his child wants his privacy respected and not become fodder for everyone?

kcr

(15,300 posts)
35. Apparently parents of autistic children are obligated to wave them around like flags for advocacy
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:29 PM
Jan 2017

for others to speculate and talk about. Otherwise they are hiding them in shame. They aren't entitled to privacy.

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
44. You mean how his mother says he isn't autistic and asked people to leave him alone?
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:54 PM
Jan 2017

And people here are not respecting that...and THAT is why they are all asses.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
10. If his parents want privacy, they should be given it. I just said that for them, it is a missed
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:49 PM
Jan 2017

chance to help others. IF he is autistic, which I don't know that he is.

NotThisTime

(3,657 posts)
7. Because it just is. What if his parents are ashamed? What if he's been raised to be ashamed, then
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:35 PM
Jan 2017

reading all the comments, and don't say they've all been in his best interest. You are right, you do not know him, you don't know what a child will read, who may be at risk and may just push them literally over the edge. I'd say under most scenario's it's okay to ask, but this is not one of them. I think there's a horrible family dynamic between his mother and father, likely between him and his father... just let it be.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
13. I see it differently, I'm a teacher. I don't see it as something to be ashamed of
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:52 PM
Jan 2017

They locked Rosemary Kennedy up for shame...I hate that this is something that is spoken of as embarrassing. I don't think the child should be the poster child for autism, if he is, unless his parents are comfortable with disclosing, which Trump would NEVER be. But I hate that he may be told to not tell anyone, it is the family embarrassing "secret."

NotThisTime

(3,657 posts)
19. But our bringing it to the forefront when god knows what Trump has told him, I'm sorry we can't know
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:29 PM
Jan 2017

what damage we do, I agree with you in almost every case, but not in this particular case with that man as the father. You have no idea what he does to the kid. Just leave the whole matter alone, Trump will never change and until that kid is out of his grasp he's not safe.

 

astral

(2,531 posts)
60. give me an ****** break.
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 04:55 AM
Jan 2017

"""""but not in this particular case with that man as the father. You have no idea what he does to the kid. Just leave the whole matter alone, Trump will never change and until that kid is out of his grasp he's not safe."""""

There is no basis for stooping to this level. All I wanted to comment on earlier was YES LEAVE EVERYBODYS KID ALWAYS OUT OF THIS CESSPOOL TALK. But now I've seen too much.

kcr

(15,300 posts)
29. Ok. But surely you can see the difference
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:15 PM
Jan 2017

between being told something isn't and shouldn't shameful or embarrassing and there's no reason to hide it, and telling people not to shame and embarrass others. That because something is used to shame and embarrass doesn't actually make it shameful and embarrassing. There is a clear and distinctive difference, and maybe impressive degrees can't help everyone see it.

Crunchy Frog

(26,548 posts)
63. They butchered Rosemary's brain, turned her into a near vegetable,
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 06:13 AM
Jan 2017

and then locked her up for shame. let's not leave out the most important element of that story. Or is that something that we're ashamed of, as it happened in a family that was a scion of our own party? Anyway, I don't think they can legally do to Barron what they did to Rosemary, thank God.

I just love how DU is going all Bill Frist with the long distance diagnostics.

Whether he is or not, and whether his family is ashamed or not, is really none of my business. Kid's got enough on his plate as it is. It's all just mindless speculation anyway. Maybe he's just a shy ten year old from a profoundly dysfunctional family, with a raging narcissist for a father. Maybe it's the father we should be focusing on.

Pathwalker

(6,597 posts)
16. Why must we discuss this child, and whatever physical condition
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:00 PM
Jan 2017

he may or may not have? What positive purpose is served by violating his privacy so publicly? Speculating about the health of a total stranger, and a child, at that, seems most invasive and rude. He's only 10 years old, and not responsible for the monster that is his father, so let's not punish him unfairly for it. JMO.

Pathwalker

(6,597 posts)
21. So, you won't answer my question. Why not start a thhread about
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:51 PM
Jan 2017

autism itself, and leave this TEN YEAR OLD CHILD out of it?

tblue37

(64,982 posts)
51. I have a comment to make about Barron--that kid is very cute. The first
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 11:49 PM
Jan 2017

time I saw him I thought what a beautiful child he is.

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,273 posts)
58. Here i am reading this abortion of a thread stuffing my face with Oreo lemon cookies and BLAM
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 02:47 AM
Jan 2017

I almost Luca Brasi myself.

Blaukraut

(5,689 posts)
24. My personal opinion is that there is so much material to work with on DJT
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:56 PM
Jan 2017

that we don't even need to go anywhere near the kid and the wife.

kcr

(15,300 posts)
25. Well. I don't think it's always meant as mockery. But it can certainly seem that way.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:03 PM
Jan 2017

Which is why I think it's best not to ask that question so openly of other people generally speaking. That's a question that's better left to parents and professionals and other people closer to the individuals in question. People with Autism are routinely mocked in a way that other conditions aren't, not in the same way, so it's not quite the same thing to question those conditions. It can be hurtful and have consequences in a way it doesn't for them.

appleannie1943

(1,303 posts)
30. I have a 52 year old son that is mentally challenged and was born with a cleft palette. In those
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:17 PM
Jan 2017

days, many people still hid children like that from "polite" society. Thankfully, most people are past that way of thinking now but every once in a while I can see that someone is uncomfortable around Michael, as if his mental slowness might rub off on them or something. When he was a baby, before his plastic surgery, some old lady on a street car told me I should keep a blanket wrapped around his face so people did not have to look at his ugly face. I stood up and in a slightly louder voice than normal told her that my baby was beautiful because beauty starts on the inside and that is why she was an ugly old bitch. A lady sitting across the aisle applauded and told her to go sit somewhere else. You don't see that sort of thing now but if you have a child that has problems, you should explain them to people so they don't misjudge their behavior. Also, if you are going to be a public figure, you should take your child into public events so they can be more comfortable in those types of setting. Keeping them isolated is not helping them at all.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
33. You made my night!
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:29 PM
Jan 2017

I just love that you informed that woman about what she was. You sound like an awesome mom.

JudyM

(29,122 posts)
57. what Rorey said. Proud of your smart and strong reaction to that fool.
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 01:12 AM
Jan 2017

Bless your heart, and your son's... he's lucky to have you for a friend and parent.

Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
34. It seems there is talk and I am not talking about the internet about Baron in that he may
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:29 PM
Jan 2017

or it seems he may have some sort of impairment. I have not heard any mean spoken words about that,more concern.You may have noticed certain signs given your field down the avenues of your field of study.There is no shame I agree only other peoples stupidity. Actually I was talking to someone in New York yesterday and the subject came up. I think in time we will know more whenever Trump is ready for it. There is also nothing wrong with a 10 year old being a kid like any other.

Lotusflower70

(3,077 posts)
38. It's inappropriate
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:32 PM
Jan 2017

It isn't necessary to ask about a child's health especially over social media. It's disrespectful. He is an innocent little boy. Would you ask someone on the street if their child was autistic?

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
41. It's mean spirited gossip intended to use a child to hurt the parents and it's WRONG
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:46 PM
Jan 2017

Also, almost two months ago this "question" (aka GOSSIP) was answered by Melania's lawyer.

As the parent of a child who was diagnosed with disabilities at 9 years old I am outraged by this gossip. Although the family has said Barron does not have autism...IF he did it should be HIS decision to make that known publicly on HIS OWN terms and not out of a bunch of nosy internet busy bodies ignorant behavior. I saw my own child bullied over her disabilities to the point where she was suicidal. This child's life is NONE of your damn business or the business of anyone else. People need to LEAVE HIM ALONE!

See below:

"This law firm represents First Lady-elect Melania Trump and her 10-year-old son, Barron Trump. A video was posted at YouTube recently speculating that Barron might be autistic. He is not. The video includes the hashtag “StopTheBullying” but yet the video itself is bullying by making false statements and speculation about a 10-year old boy for the purpose of harassing him and his parents. The online bullying of children, including Barron Trump, should end now."


http://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a8383175/melania-trump-barron-trump-video-lawsuit/

Ms. Toad

(33,915 posts)
45. Declaring that there is no shame is far different from deciding to share one's medical conditions
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:54 PM
Jan 2017

That's what makes it off limits. It is none of our business, and (even though it should not) it does impact how one is treated in the world.

Disclosure of medical conditions is not shameful, but once disclosed cannot be undisclosed.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. I announced it to my coworkers, asked for their assistance since I was heading into a very heavy work period, the treatment protocol was unknown, and the success of what I do impacts our ability to recruit new students. My choice. I could have made a different one (as a former boss did). I am an adult.

There are consequences to "coming out" about a health condition.

My care regimen barely impacted my ability to work. I took a grand total of 3 days off, and could have carried out all of my duties completely unnoticed. Because people were aware, more of my autonomy was stripped than I was comfortable with - and decisions were made by others in order to avoid bothering me that the summer program never recovered from.

I'm now up for my bosses' job. A co-worker (ostensibly someone involved in makig the hiring decision) has openly wondered whether I am healthy enough for the job. (Despite having worked 60 hours a week throughout the entire treatment period, and despite the inquiry being blatantly illegal.)

I did NOT disclose the new cancer scare because of the open wondering about whether I am healthy enough.

Hiding it has absolutely nothing to do with being ashamed of it - I hid it because I weighed the potential benefits and consequences and decided the second time around that the consequences of disclosure outweighed the benefits. Hiding a medical or mental health condition does not inherently mean shame - any more than the few times I have chosen not to disclose that I am a lesbian means I am ashamed of that aspect of who I am.

It is offensive to suggest that silence = shame, or that anyone with a disability or a health condition has an obligation not to hide it.

Especially when there is a child, parents need to be very cautious in making on their child's behalf, an irrevocable decision to share, mental or physical health conditions. No one has an obligation to be a role model. It's none of our business. End of story.

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
47. Exactly! I'm stunned there are so many on here who don't get this
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 11:00 PM
Jan 2017

This has nothing to do with anyone being embarrassed or ashamed about anything. It's about people having the RIGHT to medical privacy...just like women should have the right to privacy regarding their reproductive health.

People need to leave this child alone and stfu about him and the stupid gossip. It's ignorant and abusive and violates his rights.

Blecht

(3,803 posts)
49. Because it is none of your fucking business
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 11:11 PM
Jan 2017

I'm singling you out here -- it's nobody's fucking business.

mikehiggins

(5,614 posts)
52. Autism? The kid is facing worse problems.
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 12:25 AM
Jan 2017

He'll be going into puberty in the White House. Now THAT is rough.

WillowTree

(5,325 posts)
54. Why not just leave the child alone? Why is that so much to ask?
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 12:46 AM
Jan 2017

Whether he is autistic or not is none of anyone's business. If I had to guess, I'd say that he appears to be a shy boy who's being thrust into a very public situation that he never asked for and which seems to make him terribly uncomfortable. Aren't we supposed to be caring and compassionate? Why can't people just leave him the Hell alone?

onenote

(42,383 posts)
55. For the same reason that same question would have been offensive
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 12:53 AM
Jan 2017

if it had been asked about the child of any other president.

We had a great time here mocking republicans for diagnosing terry schiavo's condition. But now some folks think that they're capable of recognizing potential autism traits based on a few glimpses of a ten year old on tv at an event that would be overwhelming to plenty of kids.

pnwmom

(108,925 posts)
59. It may not be mockery (depending on the attitude of the speaker) but it's
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 02:48 AM
Jan 2017

an invasion of his privacy.

He is only 10 and deserves to have his privacy respected.

jeanmarc

(1,685 posts)
62. I find any discussion of this kid to be embarrassing for this site
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 05:31 AM
Jan 2017

Just leave the kid alone. Don't use him for any issue.

Thanks to threads like this, I know now about why we have 3 or 4 leave Barron alone threads. How hard is it to stop talking about some 10 year old kid who hasn't done a thing?

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
65. Because people keep falsely whining that he's being mocked - false claim
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 06:53 AM
Jan 2017

I didn't address whether he has any condition. I just addressed the attitude toward autism here.

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