There are just some people

I have known since Thomas was about 18 months old that he was "different and unique" and I embraced that and even tried to get him help at that age. Of course as some of our friends and family know the verdict of that help was deemed inconclusive. I grew up with a mother who has worked her entire life in the mental health profession. I have a BS in Criminal Justice but the majority of my elective classes that I chose to take were in mental health. It's a passion for me to embrace that and to teach others that you don't shut out people because they are different. The world doesn't revolve around you.... with that said, you also can't fix stupid. I'm just sayin.... So I'm going to hop on my soap box for a moment because there are some things I just need to say because in this world there are just some people.
Why is that when you try to ask someone to help you out with a fundraiser or you are ASKING FOR HELP (this will be a repetitive key phrase) they are going to try to get their 2 cents worth? Now what is that about? Someone please explain to me how it is if you come up with an idea and ask someone for a little assistance then suddenly it becomes something that is going to take up their time and therefore will cost you money.
Why is it when you are constantly telling people that you need HELP, I mean outright doing everything but screaming from your front yard, they will help everyone but you? They will send an email to your inbox telling you that you need to go and help someone else because they are in crisis.....like you have nothing better to do and there is not a thing going on in your life. Yet no one has come to your door (yes I mean mine) and offered to lend a hand, ask how things are....and I have 3 children
Why is that a neighbor must walk over here and when she finds out that your son has Autism that she feels the need to offer you pity (I don't want your pity) and then when asking what you are going to do when it's time for school..... I say he's going to the public school, has the audacity to look at me and ask: "What you are going to Mainline him?" WTH??? Seriously? I mean this is the kind of thing that I want my child to have to put up with? Yes I am sending him to school with his sister, he's smart, he talks, he knows things....why in the world would I not send him to school?

If this is the kind of thing that I have to deal with from people then what will it be like for him when he does go to school or gets older? How will people treat him? If I can't get "so called friends" to help or be there for me, him, us then who will be willing to be there for him in his life?

There is serious need for education on Autism, Autism Spectrum and what it is, what it does and how children are different, not retarded...not incapable....not handicapped.....just DIFFERENT!

Off the soapbox now and off to horse therapy!