What is the truth about Autism Speaks??

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That's the reason, that I'm dead out, against 'Autism Speaks'. I wish that they would speak with those of us who can speak, and break on through, to the other side. Pardon me...I've been listening to a lot of music, lately.

I've noticed that, as well. I just ignore people like that, now. I wonder if Hitler was like that. I wonder if he was a bully, who never grew up?

Now I don't hate them, but I can certainly see where all those posters are coming from.

And the reason for the rants is simple. Other organizations exist, but AS hogs all of the spotlight. They're the ones that put out the videos that get into the media. They're the ones that get all the government funding. They have all these different people and companies in bed with them.

In the meantime, the Vice President admits, unashamed, that she almost murdered her autistic daughter. Then the organization goes out and says not just that they want to cure autism, but that they want to eliminate it so that families won't have to deal with it.

There's only one way to really do that, and I think you know what that one way is by now.

As for organizations that I do support, I've been trying to get into ASAN, and I just joined Aspies for Freedom (at least their forums, but hopefully more).

How about we send AS this little known fact:

More children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than will die of old age.

Pepperfire, the guy comes off like he's trying to troll you. I say leave him alone.

Argh. I took me about two seconds to get this - but is is coming up to 6am, so I should go to bed.

Night lau. Sweet dreams.

Lau might have got it, but it went right over my head! Splain yourself Lucy!

How many children do you know who have died of old age?

With the sole exception of those kids who have that malady that makes them ancient before their time... none.

I get it... Doh!

As soon as someone donates 30 million dollars to start an Autism Organization that actually speaks for autistics, I'll gladly talk about them. As it stands, Autism Speaks too financially significant to ignore. The negative impact they're having is significant as well.

Yeah, and their subtle hate speech.

Does anyone catch their hate speech?

NewportBeachDude, the simple fact is that Autism speaks choice of a self descriptive term(Autism Speaks) is at odds with their mission. Without debating all else, their very title is deceptive. They speak for parents.

So, it's you again! I thought you were going to ignore my posts since you don't agree with anything I say and you slammed me before for stating an opinion.

I think I've made some good posts on this board and have enjoyed chatting with many people here, including people I don't agree with. It's a lame excuse to call someone who supports Autism Speaks or doesn't hold your viewpoints covert and a troll (mentioned above). Name calling won't win your arguments. That's the last resort of someone who doesn't have anything else to offer. I'm not a bully just because I support a group you all hate. As a matter of fact, it seems like hating NTs and Autism Speaks is a sport for many here, so who's really the bully?

Well, I don't go there. I don't hate other people. I don't organizations. And, I don't diss one that's doing a good service to the community. Again, if you don't like this one, why are you not supporting ones that you believe fit your goals? That is the million dollar question you all seem to skirt, yet readily villify an organization that's not even for you! It's for Autistics. And, I happen to be the parent of an Autistic son.

If you're going to spend all this time villifying one group, why don't you give me solid, sound examples of another organization like it that represents the Asperger community 100%, 100% of time. I'm waiting.

Name calling will never win your argument. I've got some solid posts on this board, well thoughout, interesting and even supportive (Parent's Boad and General Discussion). Have a look. No matter how many of these threads you start, I will still hold the same position. And, as long as this board is open to Members, I'll state it.

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DW_a_mom and SDFarsight, I totally agree with your posts. It is futile of Aspies to spend all this time hating on this organization when none of them is doing anything constructive to bring their grievances to the attention of Autism Speaks in civil way, whether they're legit or not. This is my opinion and I stand firmly by it, I think some of their grievances are misguided because they are high-functioning people who don't have the issues that many low to mid-functioning Autistics have. And, they're not raising severly Autistic kids.

Personally, there should be room on this planet, ones for research, ones of awareness, ones that seek a cure, ones for treatment, ones for support, etc... If Aspies don't like any of them, you can start your own. So many people here don't like any representation of Autism because they think it makes them, high functioning Aspies, look bad. Again, start your own. Let the world know that you are not like the Autistics ASpeaks talks about and leave that group to those who want what they have to offer.

Last, how about my post about some of the issues facing Aspies right now, particularly children. Who's going to tackle those issues? Autism Speaks, of course.

NudesportLeechFrood, I was talking to Pepperfire, not you. I don't like to see Jerks picking fights and deliberatly winding up Autistics. This is a support forum for Aspies, not a playground for you to get your rocks off in.