Comments on: Is John Travolta’s son autistic? Why does it matter? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:56:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Emma http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-565709 Emma Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:44:14 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-565709 Autism isn't actually a condition, per se, it's a general term used to covered a a range of developmental problems in children. Autism isn’t actually a condition, per se, it’s a general term used to covered a a range of developmental problems in children.

]]> By: momofone http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564246 momofone Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:21:07 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564246 My prayers go out to the Travolta family during this difficult time. However, I have to admit, I have been a long time fan of JT, however, am very disappointed that he had denied his childs right to a successful life due to autism. As a mother of an 8 year old son who suffers from Asbergers, a pervasive developmental disorder, and in the same family of autism, I could not imagine letting a church decide his fate. Without the proper medications, therapies, appropriate IEP's at school, he would not have been able to make such good progress in life. I read somewhere there weren't even that many pictures of JT's son - what a shame, my entire life revolves around my son and his special needs due to autism , it's too bad that the Travolta family doesn't see it that way. Much better luck for his daughter. My prayers go out to the Travolta family during this difficult time. However, I have to admit, I have been a long time fan of JT, however, am very disappointed that he had denied his childs right to a successful life due to autism. As a mother of an 8 year old son who suffers from Asbergers, a pervasive developmental disorder, and in the same family of autism, I could not imagine letting a church decide his fate. Without the proper medications, therapies, appropriate IEP’s at school, he would not have been able to make such good progress in life. I read somewhere there weren’t even that many pictures of JT’s son – what a shame, my entire life revolves around my son and his special needs due to autism , it’s too bad that the Travolta family doesn’t see it that way. Much better luck for his daughter.

]]> By: AndreaM http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564233 AndreaM Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:52:05 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564233 I am so sad for the Travolta/Preston family. To lose a child has got to be the worst possible tragedy. I have to say though whether or not Jett had Autism is not what is first and foremost in my mind, when I saw reports that the last time he was seen was going into the bathroom on Thursday evening but not found until Friday morning, even if he had some other medical issue, why/how was he so unsupervised for so long? If it was a seizure and hit head and if someone had checked on him he might have been able to get help. My son has a seizure disorder, among other diagnoses, and if I don't hear him coming out of the bathroom after 5-10 minutes I call after him to make sure he is okay. I may be hyper vigilent but I know that if he seizes it is me who is responsible to get him the fastest help possible. Rest in Peace Jett - your short life has obviously had an impact on many and you will not be forgotten. I am so sad for the Travolta/Preston family. To lose a child has got to be the worst possible tragedy. I have to say though whether or not Jett had Autism is not what is first and foremost in my mind, when I saw reports that the last time he was seen was going into the bathroom on Thursday evening but not found until Friday morning, even if he had some other medical issue, why/how was he so unsupervised for so long? If it was a seizure and hit head and if someone had checked on him he might have been able to get help. My son has a seizure disorder, among other diagnoses, and if I don’t hear him coming out of the bathroom after 5-10 minutes I call after him to make sure he is okay. I may be hyper vigilent but I know that if he seizes it is me who is responsible to get him the fastest help possible.

Rest in Peace Jett – your short life has obviously had an impact on many and you will not be forgotten.

]]> By: Suzee http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564532 Suzee Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:43:30 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564532 I also lost a son who had nueological problems. It hurts my soul knowing the pain this family is going through. For anyone to speculate on his Dx or what should have been done to Rx him is crazy. One thing I am sure of is Jett was loved and had the best care in the world. I am a big fan of JT his work and charities. My heart breaks for them... I also lost a son who had nueological problems. It hurts my soul knowing the pain this family is going through. For anyone to speculate on his Dx or what should have been done to Rx him is crazy. One thing I am sure of is Jett was loved and had the best care in the world. I am a big fan of JT
his work and charities.
My heart breaks for them…

]]> By: frankly frustrated http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564530 frankly frustrated Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:58:53 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564530 Sad news, no doubt. I did not read all the above posts, but quite a few. Nowhere did I see the word "vaccines". Is this an accurate reflection of the overall ignorance behind autism? Let's review. Within the first few years of life, a child is injected with 37 or so different vaccines containing the #2 neuro toxin on earth (mercury), among other insane goodies such as aluminum, antifreeze, formaldehyde, aborted human fetal cells, chick embryos, monkey kidney cells, fetal bovine serum, etc.. Check the CDC website if you question the above. Does anyone really believe that God intended for such madness. These baby immune systems are in a state of shock. The progression is Immune, Gastro, Detox, Neuro, with all children being impacted differently which is why we call it a Spectrum. When will we all wake up and realize that this epidemic is the result of a greedy pharmaceutical empire that controls everything. Denial is not a river in Egypt. It is a reality within the minds of many. Sad news, no doubt. I did not read all the above posts, but quite a few. Nowhere did I see the word “vaccines”. Is this an accurate reflection of the overall ignorance behind autism?
Let’s review. Within the first few years of life, a child is injected with 37 or so different vaccines containing the #2 neuro toxin on earth (mercury), among other insane goodies such as aluminum, antifreeze, formaldehyde, aborted human fetal cells, chick embryos, monkey kidney cells, fetal bovine serum, etc.. Check the CDC website if you question the above. Does anyone really believe that God intended for such madness. These baby immune systems are in a state of shock. The progression is Immune, Gastro, Detox, Neuro, with all children being impacted differently which is why we call it a Spectrum. When will we all wake up and realize that this epidemic is the result of a greedy pharmaceutical empire that controls everything.
Denial is not a river in Egypt. It is a reality within the minds of many.

]]> By: Paula http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564524 Paula Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:11:24 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564524 What does autism have to do with mental illness?????? Thats like saying a person with downs syndrome has a mental illness. What does autism have to do with mental illness?????? Thats like saying a person with downs syndrome has a mental illness.

]]> By: mommyjane http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564520 mommyjane Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:41:20 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564520 I was remiss in not expressing my grief for the family. Let's hope that this can result in some progress in Autism Awareness! I was remiss in not expressing my grief for the family. Let’s hope that this can result in some progress in Autism Awareness!

]]> By: mommyjane http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-565141 mommyjane Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:38:20 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-565141 As a mother of an Autistic 8 yr. old boy, sensory cause IS NOT the whole picture. Autism is a neurological disorder! Granted, sensory and social impairment, and seizures are a big part of it, but let's be honest...Autism is NEUROLOGICAL!! Not treating the disorder b/c of religious beliefs was a tragedy in itself. Get real people, the Travoltas have denied this disorder for YEARS! Now look what has happened... No shame in Autism, please let the rest of us try to find cure, not shove it under the rug. I am outraged, as I have gone broke trying every therapy I can find ! Scientology... what a joke. As a mother of an Autistic 8 yr. old boy, sensory cause IS NOT the whole picture. Autism is a neurological disorder! Granted, sensory and social impairment, and seizures are a big part of it, but let’s be honest…Autism is NEUROLOGICAL!!
Not treating the disorder b/c of religious beliefs was a tragedy in itself. Get real people, the Travoltas have denied this disorder for YEARS!
Now look what has happened… No shame in Autism, please let the rest of us try to find cure, not shove it under the rug. I am outraged, as I have gone broke trying every therapy I can find
! Scientology… what a joke.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564202 Lisa Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:46:46 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564202 Please Stop! Just because the Travolta's didn't call their son's disease autism, doesn't mean they were not getting him help! His parents have been vigilant about his organic diet, his removal from all environmental toxins, his medical treatment, his private teachers(they built a 'toxin free' school mostly for him), etc etc, would all help him with autism even if they werent calling it that. Plus, a severe case of Kawaski dz as a child (which he did have-he almost died in the hospital after many days with fever and symptoms they were trying to treat) could cause brain lesions and leave the behind the same symptoms as having austism. The doctors said he had Kawaski dz when he was in the hospital. Why does it need another diagnosis just because some of the symptoms are the same?? They have their own problems, they have been dealing with his treatment for many years. Just leave them alone. Why are there so many 'mean' people in this world that have to try and tear other people down when they are doing the best they know how? Everyone, just do your own best! There is no treatment that fits all of our kids the same. There are probably alot of austistic and ADHD symptoms out there that would end up cured if they followed the 'diet and pure life' of Jett Travolta. End of story. Thoughts and Prayers to the Travolta family. Please Stop! Just because the Travolta’s didn’t call their son’s disease autism, doesn’t mean they were not getting him help! His parents have been vigilant about his organic diet, his removal from all environmental toxins, his medical treatment, his private teachers(they built a ‘toxin free’ school mostly for him), etc etc, would all help him with autism even if they werent calling it that. Plus, a severe case of Kawaski dz as a child (which he did have-he almost died in the hospital after many days with fever and symptoms they were trying to treat) could cause brain lesions and leave the behind the same symptoms as having austism. The doctors said he had Kawaski dz when he was in the hospital. Why does it need another diagnosis just because some of the symptoms are the same?? They have their own problems, they have been dealing with his treatment for many years. Just leave them alone. Why are there so many ‘mean’ people in this world that have to try and tear other people down when they are doing the best they know how? Everyone, just do your own best! There is no treatment that fits all of our kids the same. There are probably alot of austistic and ADHD symptoms out there that would end up cured if they followed the ‘diet and pure life’ of Jett Travolta. End of story.
Thoughts and Prayers to the Travolta family.

]]> By: swobet http://www.blisstree.com/articles/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-564173 swobet Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:13:14 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/is-john-travoltas-son-autistic-why-does-it-matter/#comment-564173 In my previous post I did not mean to imply that autism was a mental disorder. I truly believe that these disorders are physically tied to a malfunction of the brain. Sorry if anyone got offended. I have always loved John and to think that his religion kept him from getting Jett the help he needed is just sad. In my previous post I did not mean to imply that autism was a mental disorder. I truly believe that these disorders are physically tied to a malfunction of the brain. Sorry if anyone got offended. I have always loved John and to think that his religion kept him from getting Jett the help he needed is just sad.

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