I hate to say anything positive about this letter, but there have been some positive outcomes, although not those intended by the author. The community of Newcastle has rallied around the family and shown their support. Many folks have become more aware of and knowledgeable about autism because of this hateful letter.

leeneia, It seems odd that you are 75% convinced that this letter was written by a man. Do you not think that a woman is capable of this kind of venom? Until I read the letter, I didn't think anyone, male or female was capable, but hatred, anger and poor judgement are not confined to the male sex. I think if the writer had signed it, "A pissed off father," that the headlines would probably be "Newcastle Father Writes Letter?"