How shocking and sad
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Minna has also been a model for parents of autistic children in Sudbury. She has asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder that she has fought her whole life to overcome.
When reminded how she has inspired people dealing with challenges, Minna lowers and turns her head aside. She cries and whispers she no longer wants to inspire anyone. She just wants help.
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How can we help this woman?
The fact that she has a condition on the autism spectrum (the same as my own son) should be irrelevant to the carers and nurses as difficult as some behaviours might be to understand. They should be professional and knowledgeable.
Where the heck is this happening? Canada. Heck, I bet it happens everywhere. How shocking. I'm an old nurse. Heck, I'd go help her if I could. Surely there is someone who could help her with the practical day to day planning with bathing and feeding etc. I'm absolutely horrified.