Comments on: The Trouble With Rain Man http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:44:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kathy http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-565469 Kathy Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:43:48 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-565469 Although the movie RainMan didn't show the wide range and levels of Autism, it awakened the public to mental illness. Someone should make a "RainMan 2" movie staring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise and expand on Autism, Aspergers and other mental illnesses. I believe the movie could win many academy awards!! Charlie eventually getting Raymond out of the institution because of more attention, love and one-on-one. thanks to Charlie's several visits, should be included in the second movie. This will show the public that sometimes "All You Need Is Love". Have this Beatle song in the movie. Maybe Paul McCartney could make a surprise appearance in the movie. The public needs to see an "educational feel good movie" for a change!! A percentage of the movie profits could go to mental health research and education. Although the movie RainMan didn’t show the wide range and levels of Autism, it awakened the public to mental illness. Someone should make a “RainMan 2″ movie staring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise and expand on Autism, Aspergers and other mental illnesses. I believe the movie could win many academy awards!! Charlie eventually getting Raymond out of the institution because of more attention, love and one-on-one. thanks to Charlie’s several visits, should be included in the second movie. This will show the public that sometimes “All You Need Is Love”. Have this Beatle song in the movie. Maybe Paul McCartney could make a surprise appearance in the movie. The public needs to see an “educational feel good movie” for a change!! A percentage of the movie profits could go to mental health research and education.

]]> By: kenny http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-556144 kenny Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:13:18 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-556144 well i've seen rain man, and i can't really tell about if its real or not but this movie shows why autistic people act like they do because their minds work more different then ares do but autistic people also hav speacial abillties like raymond was really good with numbers see their is an example of what special abilltys the have. well i’ve seen rain man, and i can’t really tell about if its real or not but this movie shows why autistic people act like they do because their minds work more different then ares do but autistic people also hav speacial abillties like raymond was really good with numbers see their is an example of what special abilltys the have.

]]> By: Janine Hall http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-541417 Janine Hall Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:32:23 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-541417 I just read the book Born on a Blue Day and that was the most fraudulent book about a so called autistic guy I've ever read. Half way into the story the guy says he's gay. Hello! Then, as if we're a buncha morons, he announes he's a Christian, too! The book is one long oxymoron. Please tell me this isn't a hit. If it is, the world of autism has changed for the worst. This kind of crap takes away from the TRUE needs of families and children suffering with this very serious disorder. What's more, the author tells us he's "Asperger's" then he's "autistic" then he's on the specturn and by the way, his brother is an aspie. For the love of God make it stop. I just read the book Born on a Blue Day and that was the most fraudulent book about a so called autistic guy I’ve ever read. Half way into the story the guy says he’s gay. Hello! Then, as if we’re a buncha morons, he announes he’s a Christian, too! The book is one long oxymoron. Please tell me this isn’t a hit. If it is, the world of autism has changed for the worst. This kind of crap takes away from the TRUE needs of families and children suffering with this very serious disorder. What’s more, the author tells us he’s “Asperger’s” then he’s “autistic” then he’s on the specturn and by the way, his brother is an aspie. For the love of God make it stop.

]]> By: Thinking Differently: Advocacy, Witness, Hope http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-545223 Thinking Differently: Advocacy, Witness, Hope Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:49:40 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-545223 [...] autistic people have special abilities such as the character played by Dustin Hoffman in the film Rain Man.” (4) 1 in 8 people think that someone displaying “typical autistic traits” has a [...] [...] autistic people have special abilities such as the character played by Dustin Hoffman in the film Rain Man.” (4) 1 in 8 people think that someone displaying “typical autistic traits” has a [...]

]]> By: Sig http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-538442 Sig Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:03:17 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-538442 Asperger traits are more like Dustin Hoffman himself. Asperger traits are more like Dustin Hoffman himself.

]]> By: Strike123 http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-541252 Strike123 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:18:04 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-541252 Leila, Sorry for my delayed response to your comment--I've been tied up doing yard work all weekend. Thanks for voicing your pleasure over my comments. I do believe you're right about your son possibly becoming good at basketball. Some of our kids have strong visualization abilities, and those who don't have significant motor/coordination difficulties can become quite adept at shooting a basketball. Some kids with ASD seem to have a propensity for observing and then immitating the physical actions of other people. This "gift" enables them to learn the various "moves" utilized by the professional players they watch on TV. I do hope you continue to support your son in any of his endeavors in sports. Not everyone is built for sports, and that is okay, but for those who are interested and able, it can be tremendously therapeutic in many ways. Good luck and God Bless. Dave Leila,

Sorry for my delayed response to your comment–I’ve been tied up doing yard work all weekend. Thanks for voicing your pleasure over my comments. I do believe you’re right about your son possibly becoming good at basketball. Some of our kids have strong visualization abilities, and those who don’t have significant motor/coordination difficulties can become quite adept at shooting a basketball. Some kids with ASD seem to have a propensity for observing and then immitating the physical actions of other people. This “gift” enables them to learn the various “moves” utilized by the professional players they watch on TV.

I do hope you continue to support your son in any of his endeavors in sports. Not everyone is built for sports, and that is okay, but for those who are interested and able, it can be tremendously therapeutic in many ways. Good luck and God Bless.

Dave

]]> By: This Week’s Top Posts http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-541205 This Week’s Top Posts Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:22:29 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-541205 [...] The Trouble With Rain ManWhat do you say when you say “My child is autistic” and someone says “I’ve seen Rainman!” [...] [...] The Trouble With Rain ManWhat do you say when you say “My child is autistic” and someone says “I’ve seen Rainman!” [...]

]]> By: Oriole http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-541183 Oriole Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:53:06 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-541183 The film about the child who rocked and spun plates and flapped his hands was called "Son-Rise - A Miracle of Love." Based on a book by Barry Kaufman about his son, Raun. The film about the child who rocked and spun plates and flapped his hands was called “Son-Rise – A Miracle of Love.” Based on a book by Barry Kaufman about his son, Raun.

]]> By: Leila http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-536974 Leila Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:57:28 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-536974 Thanks for the reply, Amanda! Strike123, I loved your comment. I can relate to your feeling of grief, and then bouncing back when I realized I hadn't lost anything. I'm not sure if my son will be able to play baseball one day - the family's major sport, but my bet is that he'll be great on basketball, since he can always throw balls precisely where he wants, and he loves trying to make baskets. Thanks for the reply, Amanda!

Strike123, I loved your comment. I can relate to your feeling of grief, and then bouncing back when I realized I hadn’t lost anything. I’m not sure if my son will be able to play baseball one day – the family’s major sport, but my bet is that he’ll be great on basketball, since he can always throw balls precisely where he wants, and he loves trying to make baskets.

]]> By: Strike123 http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-trouble-with-rain-man/comment-page-1/#comment-537534 Strike123 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:57:54 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-trouble-with-rain-man/#comment-537534 I'd seen Rainman before my son was born. After my son was diagnosed, I realized that his behaviors were very much like those of the character in the movie. This realization caused me to believe that my son would end up being just like him--A sadly disfunctional and emotionally disconnected being. This was an extremely grevious time for me. I felt that I'd lost a son--one whom I'd already fallen in love with. I wish I'd known back then what I know now; that my son would grow to become such a wonderful kid and a great friend to all of us. I didn't need to endure that level of sadness. I have a terrific son--I wouldn't trade him for anyone. I’d seen Rainman before my son was born. After my son was diagnosed, I realized that his behaviors were very much like those of the character in the movie. This realization caused me to believe that my son would end up being just like him–A sadly disfunctional and emotionally disconnected being. This was an extremely grevious time for me. I felt that I’d lost a son–one whom I’d already fallen in love with.

I wish I’d known back then what I know now; that my son would grow to become such a wonderful kid and a great friend to all of us. I didn’t need to endure that level of sadness. I have a terrific son–I wouldn’t trade him for anyone.

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