Robby's r-word cause

Fight for an autistic4 year old who was called a retard at the park by someone should know better. spread the word to end the word Help us teach our daugters to be more proactive and less reactive.
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[themangodess]

No. The word 'retard' is absolutely fine if it's not being used to offend someone with a disability. Why make another word taboo? My friend drops a pizza and I say "that was retarded", I didn't hurt your son or anyone else. If I walk up to your son's face and call him that, that's being offensive. "Mental retardation" as a medical term isn't offensive either, although it's now being changed. There are people who aren't going to stop using it because of social trends and I agree wit their reasons

[rachaelcabc123]

@themangodess If your friend drops a pizza and you say "that was retarded" then you imply that people with developmental challenges are clumsy and stupid. My son is neither clumsy nor stupid. He leads his class in both reading and mathematics. Think before you speak.

[dazedandsublime]

you let him bang his head on floors and walls?? wtf

[rachaelcabc123]

@dazedandsublime No we did NOT just let him bang his head on the floors and walls all day everyday. We have always been vigilant in his care. He hit his head out of frustration over the inability to communicate and also as a stimming behavior. We have utilized deep pressure massage, brushing techniques, pressure vests, weighted blankets and countless other methods to help control difficult behavior. Don't judge unless you've experienced it.

[Danny66679]

you have our support! You aren't alone either!Did that women say it to him or you? whats the story? What was happening?

[rachaelcabc123]

@Danny66679 Robby was trying to climb up the playground. The woman was standing at the entrance. He tried to introduce himself. He said "My name is Robby". His language is difficult to understand especially if you don't know him. The woman looked at him and muttered "retard". I was stunned. I didn't know what to say. I just grabbed my son and left. I should have been so proud of him for initiating a conversation. That was a really tough lesson to learn. Thx for your support!

[faitheformusic]

i know robby he is so cute.people should be ashamed to judge people on there disabilaties.this is filiz,kaylin,faithe,&neshe .we know maddy, daisey and aj. we wish the best for robby and your family.

[rennymitchell]

I will join your cause, it is never acceptable to use that word. My daughter (Meghan) worked for several years with autistic kids and I had the pleasure to meet most of them. Autism is so often misunderstood. We are all made wonderfully special and unique.

[TheLdyvixenne]

@delinquent220 lets not forget classifying Down Syndrome as "mongols" and mute people as "dumb"

[themangodess]

@delinquent220

Offended people are the worst kind of ignorant people.

[mccunesgirl12]

@themangodess Even as a medical term it is still considered offensive. It is being removed from all medical books. This is the 21st century and it is OFFENSIVE.

[poofie53]

Thank you for sharing your awesome little brother. It is sad that we still can't get past the rude and hurtful things that people say. My niece was diagnosed when she was four and she too is making wonderful progress with the help of loving, caring people. We can learn so much from our children.

[auti34]

i have autism an have been call reatad or ask if i was i swear some so call typoppical people are the one with a disibilty

[hailiemaismama]

Beautiful Video! God bless you and your family for all the extra steps you have taken to help Robby grow and develop! I believe this not only helps him but is a great learning tool for the other children in Robby's family and even the adults and friends of anyone in the family!!! The world as a whole has lost so much love and compassion for others it is always touching to see people (especially children) that still care and still know how to fully LOVE.

[auti34]

that awfull i cant belive an adult would say such a thing to a child .to bad someone dodnt let her have it my mom put a few people in there p[lace bavck in the day ,but being mean tto any child is just awfull

[MsWebbfoot]

@rachaelcabc123 I have a 14 year old son with Down's syndrome, and have spent lots of time with children and adults with varying abilities. You should not have to explain yourself like this, but ignorance is all around. It makes me sad, but it makes me more sad for people who do not understand. They are really missing out on the many blessings. Take care and enjoy your family.