Comments on: Top 5 Things Every Person With A Disability Should Know! http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/ Brad Cohen's Website Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:50:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dana http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Dana Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:01:13 +0000 http://cp.brandonchecketts.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/#comment-184 I too am a mother with our daughter having Asperger's Syndrome. After being plucked out of First Grade and placed in a school with disabled children, the "fit" wasn't right. I decided to home school her and after six years she wanted to go back knowing the challenges that lay ahead. She is currently in High School but not as a Ninth grader, but as an "Eighth" grader for failing to pass the DSTP (Delaware's State Test) in math. The wanted to hold her back, we said no, fought and won. In hindsight, to hold a student that was in Eighth grade honor roll but unable to pass a state test was wrong. Your movie is an inspriation to all who have limited disablities, whether they are in the form of AS, TS or physical. As parents we know when to push and what is in the best interest of our children. I too am a mother with our daughter having Asperger’s Syndrome. After being plucked out of First Grade and placed in a school with disabled children, the “fit” wasn’t right. I decided to home school her and after six years she wanted to go back knowing the challenges that lay ahead. She is currently in High School but not as a Ninth grader, but as an “Eighth” grader for failing to pass the DSTP (Delaware’s State Test) in math. The wanted to hold her back, we said no, fought and won. In hindsight, to hold a student that was in Eighth grade honor roll but unable to pass a state test was wrong. Your movie is an inspriation to all who have limited disablities, whether they are in the form of AS, TS or physical. As parents we know when to push and what is in the best interest of our children.

]]> By: Cory Rubin http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Cory Rubin Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:09:22 +0000 http://cp.brandonchecketts.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/#comment-150 Brad, I just watched "Front of the Class" last night on CBS and was touched and inspired. I too have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. I have had many of the same experiences with doctors, teachers, and even parents. I found that being able to laugh at myself and be good humored about life is one of the most important ways to keep upbeat. I have overcome a lot since I was diagnosed at age 7... My parents were afraid to let me drive a car but I have proven to them that not only can I drive but I am a good driver, I spent 4 years in the High School Marching Band, a hobby that was not at all easy because it requires complete focus and to be uniform with the rest of the band, and now I am in college and am interning at CBS and KCAL9 with the goal of becoming an Audio Technician. Thank you for being a role model, Cory Rubin Brad,
I just watched “Front of the Class” last night on CBS and was touched and inspired. I too have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. I have had many of the same experiences with doctors, teachers, and even parents. I found that being able to laugh at myself and be good humored about life is one of the most important ways to keep upbeat. I have overcome a lot since I was diagnosed at age 7… My parents were afraid to let me drive a car but I have proven to them that not only can I drive but I am a good driver, I spent 4 years in the High School Marching Band, a hobby that was not at all easy because it requires complete focus and to be uniform with the rest of the band, and now I am in college and am interning at CBS and KCAL9 with the goal of becoming an Audio Technician.
Thank you for being a role model,
Cory Rubin

]]> By: Linda http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Linda Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:31 +0000 http://cp.brandonchecketts.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/#comment-79 Dear Brad, As mom to a child with Asperger's Syndrome -- now a very successful college student (oh, he had many 'stims' like tics -- when he was young, and I recall one elementary school psychologist who suggested *weighting down his hands*!!! to prevent the flapping...) and another with juvenile diabetes, my heart aches for your struggle. It also swells with pride at your courage and success. I have sent them both the link to your blog. Best wishes from Massachusetts, Linda Dear Brad,

As mom to a child with Asperger’s Syndrome — now a very successful college student (oh, he had many ’stims’ like tics — when he was young, and I recall one elementary school psychologist who suggested *weighting down his hands*!!! to prevent the flapping…) and another with juvenile diabetes, my heart aches for your struggle. It also swells with pride at your courage and success.

I have sent them both the link to your blog.

Best wishes from Massachusetts,
Linda

]]> By: Debbie Hochbaum http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Debbie Hochbaum Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:02:00 +0000 http://cp.brandonchecketts.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/#comment-7 I was one of the many who thought of Tourette Syndrome as the "cursing disease", until I met you. I have learned so much about the disease from you and have also learned how to keep a positive attitude about life ... no matter what obstacles are given to you. You have been a great friend and a positive role model to me. I can't wait to read your book when it comes out!<br/>Cheers<br/>Debbie Hochbaum I was one of the many who thought of Tourette Syndrome as the “cursing disease”, until I met you. I have learned so much about the disease from you and have also learned how to keep a positive attitude about life … no matter what obstacles are given to you. You have been a great friend and a positive role model to me. I can’t wait to read your book when it comes out!
Cheers
Debbie Hochbaum

]]> By: Jerry Edelmans Site http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Jerry Edelmans Site Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:04:00 +0000 http://cp.brandonchecketts.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/#comment-6 Laura and I are very happy with your announcement. We can't wait to read the book and to share it with "Mom Ellen" Laura and I are very happy with your announcement. We can’t wait to read the book and to share it with “Mom Ellen”

]]> By: Stephanie Stry http://www.classperformance.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Stephanie Stry Thu, 21 Apr 2005 01:15:00 +0000 http://cp.brandonchecketts.com/2005/04/top-5-things-every-person-with-a-disability-should-know/#comment-4 Wow Brad!! I really can't wait to read your book. You always have such a posistive attitude that no one would know all of the struggles and prejeduces that you have gone through. It is an honor to teach with you. Wow Brad!! I really can’t wait to read your book. You always have such a posistive attitude that no one would know all of the struggles and prejeduces that you have gone through. It is an honor to teach with you.

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