Comments on: John Travolta Tragedy: When Rumors and Private Lives Collide

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:54:43 +0000

Anyone think about the very real possibility that this child suffered from mental retardation rather than autism? To the layman, the differences can be subtle, and seizure disorder can be found in patients with MR. Consider a scenario where, as a small child, he developed a febrile seizure and struck his head with resultant structural brain damage and impairment. Depending on the location and extent of injury, he may seem “normal” to some, autistic to others, or to others, indeed, mentally handicapped. This diagnosis carries an enormous stigma, so it is understandable why a parent may wish to “keep it under wraps.”

By: Melissa in norCal

Melissa in norCal — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:50:47 +0000

No parent wants to acknowledge something is wrong with their children. They loved him and in my opinion, they didn’t do anything that hastened his death. It is just an unfortunate ending and a sad one for the family. The kid was autistic and his family denied it. So what. Frankly, there isn’t too much you can do for autism if it is severe, like it appeared to be in Jett’s case. They were and are, good parents.

By: So?

So? — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:16:23 +0000

The Travolta’s just lost a child for heaven’s sake. Leave it alone.
The kid was only 16. This is a tragedy. Let them grieve in PEACE.

By: jo

jo — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:11:25 +0000

God Bless you Jett. RIP until you are reunited with your family dear gorgeous boy. You have the most adorable smile.