Oh, and in case anybody brings up the "high functioning, low functioning" debate, "low functioning" autistic people also do not think autism is negative, it's the way they are treated and misunderstood that makes them suffer.
http://www.autismandtheartofcommunication.com/nonverbal-autism---first.html
This is the last thing I'm posting here for now. Here's the really awful video made by Autism Speaks that they took off their youtube channel. Fear mongering for $$$
This is the last thing I'm posting here for now. Here's the really awful video made by Autism Speaks that they took off their youtube channel. Fear mongering for $$$
I don't think people understand that Autism can yes a be problem for some people, but it's hardly noticeable, I have been friends with people for years and never learn that they have it. It doesn't lessen my view of them because I don't care, it doesn't affect our friendship so why should I? Just like TS or Asperger S, it doesn't matter, people have it let's move on
... wow they still use that **** on people? thought it was illegal nowadays but eh apparently not :/
Well, you don't really choose to have autism either but I guess I get your point.
Honestly! I hate how everyone's made to feel like a burden if they aren't neurotypical and able-bodied.
When I was a little younger, my dad once mentioned the price of my medicine to me. I think he meant it in a "look, we love you so much that we're spending this much on your health" kind of thing, but it really weighed down on me. Like, damn, I'm a burden on my parents. Without me, they wouldn't have to pay $500.
Sorry for getting dark. I'm just so fed up with ableism, aha.
Though I've not been diagnosed (I'm too nervous to bring it up), I'm certain that I have it after reading up so much. Of course I've gotta be supportive.![]()
Out of curiosity, are most of the people in this thread autistic? Or are you all supporters?
This is the last thing I'm posting here for now. Here's the really awful video made by Autism Speaks that they took off their youtube channel. Fear mongering for $$$
This is the last thing I'm posting here for now. Here's the really awful video made by Autism Speaks that they took off their youtube channel. Fear mongering for $$$
Though I've not been diagnosed (I'm too nervous to bring it up), I'm certain that I have it after reading up so much. Of course I've gotta be supportive.![]()
Out of curiosity, are most of the people in this thread autistic? Or are you all supporters?
@helenkeller, somebody sounds in looooove~![]()