maggzymay Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Kinder are having a competition for children aged between 4 and 11 to become the face of Kinder. My son wanted to enter I am hoping to get support on this so we can show people that kids with special needs can be just as worthy to be the face of a product just as much as any other child. My son I am sure there are other people kids on here that would like to enter. If you feel this post is in appropriate I will be happy for it to be removed. Would love to see more kids on there though with specific needs to see how the company deals with that if they get in the top 100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Well I voted! What a sweetie Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Well I voted! What a sweetie Bid Ty very much, as he likes his numbers it is a great little distraction to keep him going during the school holidays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Ty very much, as he likes his numbers it is a great little distraction to keep him going during the school holidays Hi maggzymay what a good idea, I totally agree that more children with special needs should be worthy of being able to be the face of a new product. I have just posted my daughter Sian's picture. Julie-2 Not sure if this link will work that I have posted. http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sn...98020_555023020 Edited July 24, 2009 by julie-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogslegs Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Kinder are having a competition for children aged between 4 and 11 to become the face of Kinder. My son wanted to enter I am hoping to get support on this so we can show people that kids with special needs can be just as worthy to be the face of a product just as much as any other child. My son I am sure there are other people kids on here that would like to enter. If you feel this post is in appropriate I will be happy for it to be removed. Would love to see more kids on there though with specific needs to see how the company deals with that if they get in the top 100. Done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Hi maggzymay what a good idea, I totally agree that more children with special needs should be worthy of being able to be the face of a new product. I have just posted my daughter Sian's picture. Julie-2 Not sure if this link will work that I have posted. http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sn...98020_555023020 is she now up on the website, as I will give her a vote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 is she now up on the website, as I will give her a vote Hi Maggzymay, Yes Sian is now up on the website, I have also voted for your son Stuart. Can you tell me how I can post her pic from the kinder website to here also please. Thanks Julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Hi Sian was on page 3 of the newest entries the last time I looked. Edited July 24, 2009 by julie-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 24, 2009 done! have voted for both Stuart and Sian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 24, 2009 ooh need to get everyone voting as the top one already has 2761 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) I take it this is Sian, I hope so as I voted earlier. Sian Edited July 24, 2009 by maggzymay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) i think so, i was just adding a link too! but u beat me to it. Edited July 24, 2009 by something_different Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 24, 2009 i think so, i was just adding a link too! but u beat me to it. cool voted for her earlier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 24, 2009 i notice that u can vote every day so i will check back every day and vote for both of them. x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 24, 2009 didn't know u were from good old, "what's it called?" haha if u remember the advert u won't think i am completely daft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 24, 2009 didn't know u were from good old, "what's it called?" haha if u remember the advert u won't think i am completely daft. We are that lol and my brother was in the advert too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 24, 2009 haha kool, a wee claim to fame for u then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Hi maggzmay, Thanks so mych for putting the link up for me. Julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Thank you something differ for voting for Both Sian and Stuart, we need lots more votes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyX Report post Posted July 24, 2009 mmMMrRGGHH!! Sorry but thats my opinion on putting a child on "display" simply beacuse he is touched by AS. Adult Autistic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 25, 2009 voted for them both again today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) mmMMrRGGHH!! Sorry but thats my opinion on putting a child on "display" simply beacuse he is touched by AS. Adult Autistic. Maggzymay's son wanted to enter this copmetition, the fact that he has ASD is just another factor to consider if he does get thru. She did not enter him in the competition simply because he has asd. but the fact that he has asd is still there, and it would be lovely if he did manage to reach the final 100. it would be a great acheivement for him. Edited July 25, 2009 by something_different Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) My son wanted to be in this competition due to the fact I was voting for one of my friends children and he wanted to join in. I totally understand where you are coming from on this subject as you are in a position that I myself can only ever view from the side lines when bringing up my son's but I do feel that no matter what if my child wants to enter this then his aspergers should not be the deciding factor for him not to enter. Too long in this world has there been a shun on all disabilities, I personally would love to see more disabled people on television and advertising rather than only have a few token placements just to make the big wigs look like they are promoting equal opportunity. p.s. did my voting for the day Edited July 25, 2009 by maggzymay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyX Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I had no intention at all of upsetting anybody, just putting my view forward. And not necesarily shared by others, I realise we all are allowed our opinion. I have no qualms about your son entering the competition, thats fine (And good luck with the votes) Perhaps I should rehash.... Your son (by entering the competition) wants to be treated like NT. If I did something like this I know I would not want it to mentioned that I am Autistic. And is that not the same thing you want?? To enter your son and show that despite his needs and circumstance he can appear as NT children do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 25, 2009 not sure if he wants to 'be treated like NT' by entering the competition, yes he wants the same chance and opportunity as everyone else. but wants to be treated as an indivudual as all kids should be weather they are NT, downs, or whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Well as far as being treated like an NT is concerned my son is still at the stage of being unaware he is different from other children as he hasn't been told that he has aspergers so to him it is just a competition where you score points that a friend is in so he wanted to be on it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) hi, just to let you know in case you were wanting to vote for Sian, her picture has been either moved or deleted, as I cannot seem to find it on the site. I Tried sending an email to them which was returned stating mailer daemon?then and tried resending the picture, but have still not heard anything back as yet. julie Edited July 26, 2009 by julie-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 hi, just to let you know in case you were wanting to vote for Sian, her picture has been either moved or deleted, as I cannot seem to find it on the site. I Tried sending an email to them which was returned stating mailer daemon?then and tried resending the picture, but have still not heard anything back as yet. julie Sian is now back on the site if you would like to vote for her she's on page 8 at present. Thaks Julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonj186 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Hi i have also entered cameron as he loves kinder andis a total poser at the mo! he is on the new page at th mo with only 1 vote soany votes would be very much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Hi i have also entered cameron as he loves kinder andis a total poser at the mo! he is on the new page at th mo with only 1 vote soany votes would be very much appreciated What age is he so I can put up a link for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Sian Stuart will add in Camerons once I get his page Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonj186 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 he is 6, north kyme Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonj186 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) CAMERON HOPEFULLY THIS WILL WORK Edited July 27, 2009 by sonj186 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonj186 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH there are 4 camerons age 6! mine is the nprth kyme one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 27, 2009 AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH there are 4 camerons age 6! mine is the nprth kyme one voted on him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 27, 2009 added my votes good to c sian back shame she is way back at the beginning again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie-2 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 Hello Voted for Cameron and Stuart again today. Dont know what happened to Sian's picture when it just disappeared a couple of days ago. Anyway hope to catcvh up with some votes! Julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted July 28, 2009 voted for all 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonj186 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 I have voted for all 3 again today, we certainly have bonny bairns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggzymay Report post Posted July 28, 2009 voted for all 3 this morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
