NYMAG.COM READERS ARE CHEAP BASTARDS - New York Magazine’s site linked to my fundraising drive to raise money for supplies for autistic schoolchildren in the East Village, and guess how many of their readers came here and contributed? 0. Prove me wrong, people… prove me wrong. A total of 7 very generous readers of this site have contributed so far. I’m pretty sure I have a lot more than 7 readers. Please contribute whatever you can - even if it’s as little as $5, it will help make a big difference in the lives of these children and their teachers. [DonorsChoose]
(Oh, and if you’re not sure what this is all about, read what I wrote last week.)
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October 10th, 2007 at 11:58 am
Andy says:No offense, but I never contribute to things when people just ask. If you really wanted them to contribute, you need to be more heart-rending.
I don’t know what Autism is, what it does, who it effects, any facts, any percentage of kids who have it, etc.
If you wanted people to donate, you might dedicate some time and effort to research, put up some pictures, and dish some deets.
October 10th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Andy says:…rather than just call people cheap for not emptying their pockets for some cause they most likely know nothing about (thanks, in part, to your mediocre fund-raising efforts).
October 10th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Chris says:Andy: It’s obvious that you never read this post I wrote last week. Hopefully, that will enlighten you.
October 10th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
brookLyn gaL says:Andy- You don’t know what autism is?
October 10th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Andy says:Hah, no I didn’t, touche.
BG: All I knew is that it made it almost impossible for people to handle social situations. We had some autistic kids in my high school, and they were socially awkward but the details of the disease escaped. Also, one kid turned out to be a computer-genius and by the end of his senior year was fairly normal. That was the only time I’d ever seen it (knew the kid since jr. high).
October 10th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
EVI's Mom says:Hi Andy,
The kids in your high school were obviously very high functioning. The latest research calls Autism or ASD a neurobiological disorder. The “S” in ASD refers to the “spectrum” of autistic symptoms. Those on the lowest end, do not speak and have many other developmental disabilities. As in the movie “Rainman”, children on the spectrum crave structure and have problems transitioning from one activity to another. A large number of children with ASD also have what is called Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Noises, smells, textures, tastes, light or lack thereof, and even lack of personal space can send them into an emotional meltdown. Sensory Integration Therapy and the sensory tools these teachers wish to incorporate into their classrooms are extremely helpful.
If you go to www.autism-society.org there is an explanation of autism and related developmental disabilities.
October 10th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Chris says:Yes, my mom just commented on my blog. Hi, mom!
October 10th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Chatel says:Hmmmm…perhaps not the best way to ask for a donation is to label would be do-nators “cheap bastards” and think that will melt their hearts of pure EVIL…I’ve worked with children w/Autism in the past and understand the effects it can have on a family, so I’m defintely partial to this cause…so in a sense I can even understand your frustration…I digress to say…focus on what’s REALLY important…yes?
October 10th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Chris says:Chatel: I’m glad you understand my frustration. Calling them “cheap bastards” was all in good fun! And you have to admit, NYMag.com got me back good.
October 10th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Chatel says:Ah! Tis-was a joke! I forget to laugh, but I’ll still donate…
Hope you reach your goal!
October 11th, 2007 at 9:36 am
quin says:there are kids on the other end… asperger’s.
those are the children that used to be seen as…odd.
so, it’s far reaching, and needs addressing and needs funding.
the university of colorado is the only university in the country right now that has an entire dorm set aside for students with asperger’s, realising those kids have a special way of learning…they are usually highly intelligent (my son’s iq is in the genius range), they simply do not learn in conventional ways. (he can do calculus in his head, but, cannot put it on paper).
so, hurrah chris and his mom.
it’s a great cause. and hurrah chris’ mom. just, hurrah.