From the article: Special-Needs TV I'd Like to See
Would you go with your child on a reality show or news interview? Or prefer to see a drama or comedy that directly relates to your experience? Read my lighthearted list of "Special-Needs TV I'd Like to See," then share your own programming ideas, for fun or for real. Share Your Ideas
SuperMommy
- A show where TV cameras follow my husband around and then I get to "creatively suggest" how to handle the behavioral situations in our household more effectively than just turning up the volume on SportsCenter. This could be a national ratings blockbuster with a different real life family every week. Of course the required spin-off could then follow said exhausted mother to any meeting (Dr./CSE/family gathering/favorite other yank-your-hair-out event) where she then has to PROVE she has some expertise as said mother. Has the potential to be shown on that new cable channel Tru.TV with their catchphrase of "Not reality...ACTUALITY!!!" Well, maybe this one who be one of those situations where people just wouldn't believe it since it couldn't be true. (Insert sarcastic theme music here.)
- —Guest Sharon
America's Parents Most Wanted
- Singling out individuals or departments of persons who act in unacceptable and lousy ways toward our special needs kids. Including school personnel, bus drivers, coaches, Sunday school teachers, other parents, neighbors, clerks and even social security admin! Anyone who damages kid's self esteem for policies sake, or people in power who tramples on feelings without compassion, or say "NO help available!" to save a buck. The home audience will see them for the crud they are, followed by their boss's 1-800 number to call and give an opinion on the matter. Updated the next week on changes made due to numerous parents calling.
- —Guest hope.rnch
