To Dr. H. at the Same-Day Clinic
The next time
a small, autistic non-verbal person
(and her mother)
come to see you about said small person's
viral gastroenteritis,
consider--
just consider--
that said small autistic person
(and her mother)
are really there about the gastroenteritis
and not to serve as captive participants in your rousing game of
Everything I Ever Wanted To Ask About Autism.
Thank you.
Well said,amen.
Posted by: Irma Perlman | June 13, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Here's hoping the SANVP threw up on the doctor. (Please?)
Posted by: Poppy Buxom | June 14, 2008 at 10:01 AM
This reminds me of the time I went to prompt care because my ears were absolutely killing me.
The dr comes in and tells me that I have an ear infection (for which he prescribed antibiotics) and then said he would be amiss if he didn't suggest that I lose some weight.
What? I'm fat? I need to lose weight? Thank goodness he clued me in! Also, I didn't know about the relation of being overweight and ear infections. I have seen the light!
Posted by: Jus Shar Designs | June 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Poor Miss Olive!
I am so sorry that she is sick and I hope she gets better soon!
Since you have been grilled today about Autism, can I ask a question? You can tell me it is none of my biz and to go away if you want. Do you use the gluten-free and casein-free diet with Olive? Just curious if you had heard of it or if it worked at all.
Any way I hope Olive feels better soon!
Posted by: Heather E | June 14, 2008 at 07:28 PM
You have a way of saying things just right.
Posted by: Tamara | June 14, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Oh dear! I hope she threw up all over him just before you walked (ran) out the door!
Posted by: Dixie | June 14, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Empathy costs extra, I guess :)
Please stop by my blog to join the Summer Reading Groupies!
Posted by: Rebekah | June 15, 2008 at 04:16 PM
roll eyes! Hope she is feeling better!
Posted by: Susan Easley | June 15, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Charming. Hope Miss Olive is feeling better. Glad you stopped by the blog! Thanks for adding me to your blog roll.
Posted by: Larue | June 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
"The problem with SANVPs is how they puke without the slightest warning. Ooops. Sorry. That will wash out, I hope?"
-J.
Posted by: joke | June 17, 2008 at 08:34 AM