In a previous post, I wrote about the epidemic rhetoric surrounding an Autism Speaks walk hosted at OSU. The walk occurred this past October, and while I expected those affiliated with Autism Speaks (e.g. Bob and Suzanne Wright) to spout off the regular curebie stuff, I didn’t expect the president of my university to join [...]
Who can speak in the autism conversation? This is the question I keep returning to. Frequently, when I suggest that autism doesn’t need a cure — or that many autistics don’t want a cure — I’m greeted with the following retort: “You shouldn’t be cured. You’re high-functioning.” Ah, yes. I’m a high-functioning autistic. As a [...]
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals) launched a new ad campaign three weeks ago in their fight against cow milk: I’m not entirely sure where to start here, PETA. First of all, though I realize that ads meant for billboards and quick web visits are meant to be image-heavy and textually sparse, you’ve [...]
My university — as with many universities, I’m sure — is holding a walk that is being sponsored by Autism Speaks. I learned of this via a newsletter sent out from my school’s disability services office. The promo blurb rambled about cures and epidemics and puzzle pieces and “combatting” ASDs. It all just really, really [...]
I ranted about Michael Savage yesterday. I think I’ve since calmed down, with “think” being the key word. Several autism advocacy organizations have combined their energies and submitted a letter to Savage’s sponsors. I keep mulling over his follow-up show, how he treated his guests, how he decided which experts to pick for the discussion. [...]
