What a jewel Jeff Ackerman wrote Sunday, Sept. 9. Only a loving, caring parent could have written that story of autism. My partner and I cried tears for the young man who may be sacrificed for some over-the-hill politician. Having been disabled from birth, I understand the slights and stares of the ignorant. In your son Luke’s case I know from experience that he is a genius, and when he gets anything in his sights he goes ahead and becomes an expert on the subject, no matter what the subject is. He is different in the way he interacts with …
Letter: Autism column brought tears
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