I didn’t see this segment, I do know how hard it is living with an autistic child, especially the ones high up on the spectrum

In Australia there is very little support in respect to therapies to attempt to improve the lives of children with Autism in comparison to some countries such as USA. Children here are lucky to get one session a fortnight, In USA therapy is constant from the age of 2 y.o. I know of one such case.

Not many have experienced the daily turmoil they have to. I’d say they need help not criticism.

Unless you can walk a mile in their shoes, you have no right to criticize. These people are trying to do the best for all their children with very little help. By shining a light on their problems perhaps some good will come of it. Thank you for being so brave in showing what you cope with every day.

This is a family in need. They need support not criticism. How hard would it be for them.

Did not watch the story, however I am never surprised by negative reactions and responses to reports and stories.

I haven’t seen the story. I do know that unless you’re raising a special needs kid, you have absolutely no concept of how difficult it is. Even then, it’s hard to fully understand situations unlike your own.

Unless you are living the situation you cannot really know how hard it can be. This family, as do all families of kids with special needs whatever they are need support not criticism, especially from those of us who are on the outside looking in and have no real idea of how it is.

Personally I’d rather have shopping bags any day than stupid, annoying little toys like that.

It’s so sad when people are confronted with something outside of their norm they feel the right to comment. My husband works in disability care and whilst I tease him for getting to go bowling one shift a week I know it’s difficult caring for those with disabilities. This family is doing their best with the resources given to them.

I can’t believe that people have carried on about this. Some people may deem it as undignified BUT it is the reality for many Australians. Just because it’s not a nice reality doesn’t mean we shouldn’t air it. Hopefully this segment many bring about some awareness and bring about some change.

Such a hard thing for this family to be going through. The fact they have 3 other children means they have to make the tough decisions to make sure they are cared for and are safe as well as looking after Max

This family goes through enough on a daily basis without needing criticism from keyboard warriors! Support is what they need, not negativity!

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  • • Sam replied
    • 17 Jul 2018 , 11:26 pm

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  Well said