Comments on: Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete on their son RJ’s autism http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/ Celebrating the lifestyle of Hollywood's newest moms and littlest stars. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:27:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Melanie Harms http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-296462 Melanie Harms Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:39:22 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-296462 Holly and Rodney, such a touching story. I have recently become involved in the autistic world. I started dating a music therapist who specializes with autistic children. We have been together for a year and a half now. I have had a few opportunities to observe her with autistic children. It is absolutely amazing. She now is Professor of Music Therapy at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Good luck to you and your family and thank you for your story. I wish you the best of luck. Holly and Rodney, such a touching story. I have recently become involved in the autistic world. I started dating a music therapist who specializes with autistic children. We have been together for a year and a half now. I have had a few opportunities to observe her with autistic children. It is absolutely amazing. She now is Professor of Music Therapy at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Good luck to you and your family and thank you for your story. I wish you the best of luck.

]]> By: Tracy Finnley http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-274117 Tracy Finnley Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:11:53 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-274117 I can't begin to put in to words the reassurance I have felt reading this article. I too have an autistic son, it's near dam impossible for people to even begin to comprehend how your life changes when this vulnerable disabled person enters in to your life. All I can say is 'Thank GOD' for people like Rodney and Holly who speaks out, highlighting and raising awarness of this hidden disability, I call it 'hidden' because there are no visible signs that your child is any different, in fact, they like many other children can appear absolutely attractively gorgeous, just Rodneys and Hollys beautiful child! It can sometimes be apparent that something is different when you try to make eye cantact but it's not always, although I known my son can have 'the vacant look' however it's most noticable when my son who is 18 yrs old physcially move i.e. jumping, flicking, and all the other little and big things that are classified as 'different'. Its particualrly noticable when he tries to speak as the majority of the time he gabbles incoherently although he can let you know if he is hungry, thirsty, tired, etc. He's now a striking good looking young man of 6ft 3in, however when he jumps he's like an extended pogo stick. People are not always so empathetic as those (above) who have written in response to this article thus those who don't understand please don't judge and try to understand; he didn't chose autism,autism chose him and its something we(and thousands of others)live with as a family on a daily basis. We are now facing the prospects of my son losing his education placement as the LSC have decided to terminate it's contract with out any legitimate reason (see the Guardian Tues 25th August 09). I knew before our the recent turn of events that I've learnt I have to be my sons voice as his rights would be non existence. If we parents didn't fight for them or highlight them in the public eye when given the opprtunity what would theri quality of life be?, so thank you for your article and bringing your story for all to see, it's reassuring to know we are not alone in dealing with the complexity of this hidden disablity. Reagards. T.F I can’t begin to put in to words the reassurance I have felt reading this article. I too have an autistic son, it’s near dam impossible for people to even begin to comprehend how your life changes when this vulnerable disabled person enters in to your life. All I can say is ‘Thank GOD’ for people like Rodney and Holly who speaks out, highlighting and raising awarness of this hidden disability, I call it ‘hidden’ because there are no visible signs that your child is any different, in fact, they like many other children can appear absolutely attractively gorgeous, just Rodneys and Hollys beautiful child! It can sometimes be apparent that something is different when you try to make eye cantact but it’s not always, although I known my son can have ‘the vacant look’ however it’s most noticable when my son who is 18 yrs old physcially move i.e. jumping, flicking, and all the other little and big things that are classified as ‘different’. Its particualrly noticable when he tries to speak as the majority of the time he gabbles incoherently although he can let you know if he is hungry, thirsty, tired, etc. He’s now a striking good looking young man of 6ft 3in, however when he jumps he’s like an extended pogo stick. People are not always so empathetic as those (above) who have written in response to this article thus those who don’t understand please don’t judge and try to understand; he didn’t chose autism,autism chose him and its something we(and thousands of others)live with as a family on a daily basis. We are now facing the prospects of my son losing his education placement as the LSC have decided to terminate it’s contract with out any legitimate reason (see the Guardian Tues 25th August 09). I knew before our the recent turn of events that I’ve learnt I have to be my sons voice as his rights would be non existence. If we parents didn’t fight for them or highlight them in the public eye when given the opprtunity what would theri quality of life be?, so thank you for your article and bringing your story for all to see, it’s reassuring to know we are not alone in dealing with the complexity of this hidden disablity. Reagards. T.F

]]> By: teri http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-228212 teri Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:35:27 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-228212 Please visit The National Vaccine Information Center website. This center is co-founded by Barbara Loe Fisher whose son developed brain damage after a series of childhood immunizations. Unfortunately, there are many other VIDS (vaccine induced diseases) besides Autism and ADHD. Other vaccines we need to watch out for are the flu vaccines. Dr. Rebecca Carley has an excellent website with very important information on this subject. Our best defense is Knowledge. Please visit The National Vaccine Information Center website. This center is co-founded by Barbara Loe Fisher whose son developed brain damage after a series of childhood immunizations. Unfortunately, there are many other VIDS (vaccine induced diseases) besides Autism and ADHD. Other vaccines we need to watch out for are the flu vaccines. Dr. Rebecca Carley has an excellent website with very important information on this subject. Our best defense is Knowledge.

]]> By: Christy http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135550 Christy Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:09:37 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135550 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>My question is did Ryan, RJ's twin receive the same vaccines as him at the same time. If so, this is interesting and they should look into this case especially. </p> </div>

My question is did Ryan, RJ’s twin receive the same vaccines as him at the same time. If so, this is interesting and they should look into this case especially.

]]> By: Laura http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135554 Laura Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:13:50 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135554 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Christine - I have a 2.5 year old with mild autism, and we too are happy with Floortime. I'm glad it's getting a little visibility here.</p> <p>ps the overwhelming evidence indicates no correlation between vaccines and autism. Truth to power.</p></div>

Christine – I have a 2.5 year old with mild autism, and we too are happy with Floortime. I’m glad it’s getting a little visibility here.

ps the overwhelming evidence indicates no correlation between vaccines and autism. Truth to power.

]]> By: patricia http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135559 patricia Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:41:24 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135559 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>reading holly's story made me cry because it seemed so familiar. I have twin 7 year old boys both autistic, dad is in denial and lost he's trying to grab on but he fighting a losing battle. He's not use to being out of control (he's a police chief on the force for 35 years) so to him the tantrums can't be accepted he believes in spanking. To pervent this i do the majority of the disciplining which is getting harder and harder. I am 5 feet 11 inches tall and my boys heads are already up to my chin. Our relationship is so strained, I've basically abandoned all of my friendships and we very seldom go any place that is enjoyable because of the tantrums and the people talking and staring, I even stop attending church until the pastor (who is 93 year old)told me to bring them back because whoever didn't understand their situation could leave if they wanted to. I felt as though<br /> I was sinking until i just read holly's story it is very inspirational and i pray see continues to tell everyone to hold on to your babies don't let them get lost. GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY</p> </div>

reading holly’s story made me cry because it seemed so familiar. I have twin 7 year old boys both autistic, dad is in denial and lost he’s trying to grab on but he fighting a losing battle. He’s not use to being out of control (he’s a police chief on the force for 35 years) so to him the tantrums can’t be accepted he believes in spanking. To pervent this i do the majority of the disciplining which is getting harder and harder. I am 5 feet 11 inches tall and my boys heads are already up to my chin. Our relationship is so strained, I’ve basically abandoned all of my friendships and we very seldom go any place that is enjoyable because of the tantrums and the people talking and staring, I even stop attending church until the pastor (who is 93 year old)told me to bring them back because whoever didn’t understand their situation could leave if they wanted to. I felt as though
I was sinking until i just read holly’s story it is very inspirational and i pray see continues to tell everyone to hold on to your babies don’t let them get lost. GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY

]]> By: Debbie Bayliss http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135566 Debbie Bayliss Mon, 05 May 2008 22:52:43 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135566 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Dear Holly and Rodney,</p> <p>My day started out well. My husband and I were going to see the school counsellor about our son who has Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The person we saw was just a young intern psychologist who treated us like structured dummies. I went out of there crying and still upset until I happened to turn the Oprah show on and saw you talking about your plight and how frustrating it is with the so called professionals. All I can say is THANK YOU. </p> <p>By the way for my birthday last year my mum bought me the entire series of 21 Jump St a show I loved twenty years ago. It's great seeing it again and my children love it as well. Your skills were especially brillant in the first season where in the show you had to speak French and were taken hostage. Well Done.</p> <p>All the very best to you and yours,</p> <p>Debbie Bayliss</p></div>

Dear Holly and Rodney,

My day started out well. My husband and I were going to see the school counsellor about our son who has Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The person we saw was just a young intern psychologist who treated us like structured dummies. I went out of there crying and still upset until I happened to turn the Oprah show on and saw you talking about your plight and how frustrating it is with the so called professionals. All I can say is THANK YOU.

By the way for my birthday last year my mum bought me the entire series of 21 Jump St a show I loved twenty years ago. It’s great seeing it again and my children love it as well. Your skills were especially brillant in the first season where in the show you had to speak French and were taken hostage. Well Done.

All the very best to you and yours,

Debbie Bayliss

]]> By: Mme.dee Disney-MaMe http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135572 Mme.dee Disney-MaMe Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:04:24 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135572 <p>April 23, 2008</p> <p>Dear Mrs Holly Robinson Peete & Family:<br /> Could you please see what Holly Robinson<br /> Peete in the gold dress from TV.com from the Jesse Grant/wire Image.com is doing! If she is not busy; I need help "In the House"<br /> with a few things:</p> <p>1) I need help with a panty hose modeling<br /> contract</p> <p>2) I need some new girl-friendz</p> <p>3) I need a Swingout partner at the:<br /> Goldrush Club<br /> 7460 S. Westmoreland<br /> Dallas, Texas 75237<br /> (972)709-0245</p> <p>merci-beaucoup </p> April 23, 2008

Dear Mrs Holly Robinson Peete & Family:
Could you please see what Holly Robinson
Peete in the gold dress from TV.com from the Jesse Grant/wire Image.com is doing! If she is not busy; I need help “In the House”
with a few things:

1) I need help with a panty hose modeling
contract

2) I need some new girl-friendz

3) I need a Swingout partner at the:
Goldrush Club
7460 S. Westmoreland
Dallas, Texas 75237
(972)709-0245

merci-beaucoup

]]> By: Diana Overstreet http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135577 Diana Overstreet Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:44:25 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135577 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>My 5yr old son Matthew has PDD-NOS and he is the light of my life.He is afraid of going poo poo in the toliet.How long should I continue to teach him to deposit in the toilet?He does urinate in the toilet when prompted.What suggestions does anyone have?</p> <p>Thank you,<br /> Diana</p></div>

My 5yr old son Matthew has PDD-NOS and he is the light of my life.He is afraid of going poo poo in the toliet.How long should I continue to teach him to deposit in the toilet?He does urinate in the toilet when prompted.What suggestions does anyone have?

Thank you,
Diana

]]> By: Fredericka R http://celebrity-babies.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl/#comment-135582 Fredericka R Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:04:49 +0000 http://peoplecbb.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/rodney_and_holl#comment-135582 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Thank you for sharing that information. My mother has shared with me her opinion of whether my daughter should be vaccinated. However, it is difficult to not "go along with medical vaccinations" when it is necessary for school entry. Each and every time my 4 year has received vaccines I cringe to think if I am making the wise choice. Although she has done well - I often wonder when she was younger she was withdrawn and overwhelmed by large crowds and the "big" people. Today, she still does not like the big crowds - she continues to scream and run when co-workers and students of mine run to her. Academically, she is excelling above others in her Pre-K class. You have encouraged me to continue to work with her and closely letting her know that I am there for her and love her. With that I continue to wish you the many blessings and strength for your family.</p> </div>

Thank you for sharing that information. My mother has shared with me her opinion of whether my daughter should be vaccinated. However, it is difficult to not “go along with medical vaccinations” when it is necessary for school entry. Each and every time my 4 year has received vaccines I cringe to think if I am making the wise choice. Although she has done well – I often wonder when she was younger she was withdrawn and overwhelmed by large crowds and the “big” people. Today, she still does not like the big crowds – she continues to scream and run when co-workers and students of mine run to her. Academically, she is excelling above others in her Pre-K class. You have encouraged me to continue to work with her and closely letting her know that I am there for her and love her. With that I continue to wish you the many blessings and strength for your family.

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