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AspieUtah
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09 Apr 2015, 1:06 pm

DeseretNews.com wrote:
During the month of April, one group in particular works to increase attention of autism for Autism Awareness Month.

Autism Speaks has gained national and even international traction in its efforts to grow "into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization," according to its website.

It has also gained attention from Utah's autistic community, some of whom have expressed distaste for the group's approach. These individual voices are rising together, often very passionately, seeking acceptance for who they are rather than awareness.

"Autistic people in general, we really don't like Autism Speaks or anything it promotes," Alyssa Amott said....

DeseretNews.com: "Autistic people calling for acceptance instead of awareness" (April 9, 2015)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8656 ... tml?pg=all


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09 Apr 2015, 7:36 pm

AspieUtah wrote:
DeseretNews.com wrote:
During the month of April, one group in particular works to increase attention of autism for Autism Awareness Month.

Autism Speaks has gained national and even international traction in its efforts to grow "into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization," according to its website.

It has also gained attention from Utah's autistic community, some of whom have expressed distaste for the group's approach. These individual voices are rising together, often very passionately, seeking acceptance for who they are rather than awareness.

"Autistic people in general, we really don't like Autism Speaks or anything it promotes," Alyssa Amott said....

DeseretNews.com: "Autistic people calling for acceptance instead of awareness" (April 9, 2015)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8656 ... tml?pg=all

I have more hope for autism acceptance in the vast middle of the USA then the coasts ATM


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