Parents who froze girl in time defend their actions

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11. From my experience

having worked with the developmentally disabled for 32 yrs., I can say the situation my not be as "horrific" as you state. While this child may not communicate the way everyone else does, I bet she does communicate in her own way and those familiar with her understand. No matter how handicapped an individual is they know what love is and I would bet she recieves an abundance from her parents and siblings. I don't know Ashley but I'm sure there are things she enjoys and reacts positively to stimulate her senses such as music or being outside with the wind blowing across her face. Her siblings are probably learning there own life lessons too, such as compassion and to help others in needs.

Every life has meaning and I've learned many things from the folks I've had the pleasure of working with. I've seen too many people who were abandoned by their families and thrown into institutions. Sounds like Ashely has a great family that are making decisions in her best interests and taking good care of her in her own home where she belongs. If you look at this positively she is a lucky girl surrounded by love.