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[gallian]

update on the Alex Barton case

link via Kristina Chew, PhD at Autism Vox.

Comments

[foleyartist1]

Thank you very much for the update.

I find it intersting that this article uses some subtly different language that significantly changes "audience perception" of the situation. For example, in this article it mentions the students being asked to comment on Alex's *behavior*, whereas the original article mentions students being asked to comment on *Alex himself.*

Not necessarily saying that either is okay, or that kids that age should be expected to discern the difference, but the difference is an interesting one.

[seishonagon]

I noticed that also - and this isn't the first difference of its kind I've noticed in the coverage of this case (I've now read about a dozen articles on it). I'd love to know exactly what happened, because no two news sources seem to agree. I'd also love to know what the sources are for each version.

I'd also love to have more information about the school and its teachers, administratiors, and special ed case managers, counselors, and teachers.

[gallian]

I follow the one I listed (autismvox,) Amanda Baggs (who's online ID I can never spell) and Bev at Autism Square 8 (Which I linked to originally)

All the news sources (i think) have been coming from the same Florida newspaper's online edition.

[iqeret]

On a side note, have you seen the manga series 'With the Light'? I think it's pretty good, but you have better background knowledge than I.

[gallian]

I haven't. I 'll look for it.