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Thanks Jennifer. I never heard of AS until I read Ian's story. He certainly makes the other books interesting. I especially like the way he connects with Hart. And I love his relationship with Beth and his children. Please keep writing Mackenzie books so we your readers can keep up with all of them
I love Ian. My son is on the spectrum and I can see aspects of him in Ian.
Ian has always been my favorite. There is just that special something that draws you to him.
I have two kiddos on the spectrum and my spider sense went off at the fascination/complete focus with the forming ink droplet. "Autistic much?" I thought. I am only part of the way through Chapter 3 and my arm chair diagnosis was high functioning autism.
Ian was the first reading of your books. And I filt charmed for him. Until today yet is my favorite charather. So I have to thanks for this wonderfull write.
I find the use of the word "heartbreaking" to refer to autism incredibly insulting and problematic.
Like...people with autism are people. Love your books, Jennifer, but I think you need to get off the savior complex with this. It's cringey and upsetting.
Autistic people don't exist for you to pat yourself on the back and inspiration porn over.
If anyone asks an ignorant question like this again, maybe just say "Because autistic people exist, so I wrote one."
Teal, I have an autistic Granddaughter who is very verbal and a joy to have around. She has a lovely quirky personality. I adore her, as does the whole family. We see her as our blessing and angel on earth because she has a truly pure soul, no anger nor meaness. BUT is it Tragic that she is Autistic and has melt downs where she hurts herself? yes. Is it tragic that she loves music and wants to dance but her disorder includes sensory problems with noise and a crowded dance floors stresses her out so much that she walks into a corner in the room and dances by herself? Yes, because she is terrified in a crowd and that hurts to see. She is normally smiling and full of joy when she dances. To remark on it is not insulting, it is a fact. Though your accusation of "savior Complex" is indeed insulting. I find your comment mean.
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Thanks Jennifer. I never heard of AS until I read Ian's story. He certainly makes the other books interesting. I especially like the way he connects with Hart. And I love his relationship with Beth and his children. Please keep writing Mackenzie books so we your readers can keep up with all of them
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I love Ian. My son is on the spectrum and I can see aspects of him in Ian.
Ian has always been my favorite. There is just that special something that draws you to him.
I have two kiddos on the spectrum and my spider sense went off at the fascination/complete focus with the forming ink droplet. "Autistic much?" I thought. I am only part of the way through Chapter 3 and my arm chair diagnosis was high functioning autism.
Ian was the first reading of your books. And I filt charmed for him. Until today yet is my favorite charather. So I have to thanks for this wonderfull write.
I find the use of the word "heartbreaking" to refer to autism incredibly insulting and problematic. Like...people with autism are people. Love your books, Jennifer, but I think you need to get off the savior complex with this. It's cringey and upsetting.
Autistic people don't exist for you to pat yourself on the back and inspiration porn over.
If anyone asks an ignorant question like this again, maybe just say "Because autistic people exist, so I wrote one."
Teal, I have an autistic Granddaughter who is very verbal and a joy to have around. She has a lovely quirky personality. I adore her, as does the whole family. We see her as our blessing and angel on earth because she has a truly pure soul, no anger nor meaness. BUT is it Tragic that she is Autistic and has melt downs where she hurts herself? yes. Is it tragic that she loves music and wants to dance but her disorder includes sensory problems with noise and a crowded dance floors stresses her out so much that she walks into a corner in the room and dances by herself? Yes, because she is terrified in a crowd and that hurts to see. She is normally smiling and full of joy when she dances. To remark on it is not insulting, it is a fact. Though your accusation of "savior Complex" is indeed insulting. I find your comment mean.