Radio Host Angers Parents of Autistic Children

PlusRadio Host Angers Parents of Autistic ChildrenRadio Host Angers Parents of Autistic ChildrenThe Associated PressRight-wing radio talk show host Michael Savage, who described 99 percent of children with autism as brats, said Monday he was trying to 'boldly awaken' parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed. (July 21)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:Dateline: New York][Notes:NATS up "Fire Michael Savage!"] [Notes:Vid NYC protests, pics Savage]Conservative radio host Michael Savage is once again fueling outrage. [Notes:SOT: "You know what autism is? I tell you what autism is. In 99% of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out."] [Notes:Pics savage]That's what his more than eight million listeners heard last week.He's calling it .... 'the illness du jour' [Notes:"This is hateful speech, and we don't allow hateful speech in this country.]But Savage says his comments have been taken out of context. [Notes:Savage sot: My comments about autism were meant to boldly awaken parents and children to the medical communities attempt to label too many parents and children or adults as autistic."]But some advocates for autistic children are outraged. [Notes:John Gilmore, Autism United: "As the father of an 8-year-old son with autism he can't speak, and I assure you that you can call him any name you could possibly think of for days and I don't think that would make him speak any faster."] [Notes:Vid NYC protests, logo Talk Radio Network]And they're urging Talk Radio Network ... which syndicates the show nationwide ...To fire Savage. [Notes:Evelyn Ain, 8-year-old-son has autism: "We don't want people walking around thinking that autism is a small brat runing around not listening to the parents because it's so far from it."] [Notes:Pics of Savage]Savage says that's not what he meant ... He says he wanted to alert parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed. [Notes:Savage: "There are other conditions that mimick autism such as having a very high IQ or simply being late in talking , and yet these characteristics are the characteristics of these situations put that child on the checklists for autism which will often invite a false diagnosis."] [Notes:File vid children]The government says the increase in autism is mostly caused by a surge in special education services ..and a corresponding shift in diagnoses.They estimate about one in a hundred-fifty children have some form of the disorder. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****)

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[kultorthedestroyer]

I'm glad you feel that way, because I am so tired of people taking their eyes off of the subject to put the spotlight on themselves. It doesn't matter what your political preference is all that matters is our children.

[kyscouse]

how do you know these people are "liberals"? Does it matter? I am a parent of an autistic child. I don't want all the money i can get from the government...I want my son to speak.savage needs to spend a day with some of these families and see what it's like before he opens his mouth again.

[MaxamillianArturo]

Go Savage!!!!!!!!

[Treblaine]

Radio Host says something stupid... no big surprise here.

[vmkSAVAGEGUY]

and Libtards are just using this as an excuse to try and get Michael Savage fired?

because they don't like his politics, because he speaks the plain truth about every issue and exposes perversion in our society. that is why some people don't like him. what is Sick, is people using this story, with kids as their weapon to try and destroy Mr. Savage.

THAT! IS THE SICK BEHAVIOR GOING ON HERE !

[vmkSAVAGEGUY]

listen up idiots!

he's not talking about "ALL CASES OF AUTISM " you Morons!

i tell ya, these days people do not want to be confronted with the truth!

he is only stating the facts!

he defends legitimate cases of Autism you Morons!

he is just pointing out that in many cases some children are given the wrong diagnosis for family benefits and profit!

[Srhandel]

He sometimes does say some stupid things, however he does say some really interesting things also. We do have a First Amendment in the U.S.

He hasn't broached this subject since this brouhaha happened 2 years ago.

[camporomero]

This man is just uneducated thats all. He hasn't read enough about Autism. He should be blaming alot of other people but not the parents. Check out Dr Natasha Mcbride "Autism Diet' and listen to a professional explain Autism and how to heal children with appropriate care and diet

[ahoklah]

Many people only realise what parents of autistic children have to go through only when they have their own children or grand-children with Autism. Is savage an expert on autism? No! Then he should shut up.

[animeHEAT]

This got me pretty mad.I have a cousin who's very autistic.She isn't faking.

I'm not faking either.I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when I was 3 years old.I'm not a brat.

[Mifodiy35]

"We don't allow hatred speech in this country" Is this bitch dreaming ? How about Muslim mosques ? Those are true patriots .

[merrill976]

Freedom of speech, people! Leave Savage alone. He's allowed by law to express his views just as you are.