This is unbelievable (Autism Walk at my school)

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jamescampbell
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24 Apr 2008, 4:52 pm

ebec11 wrote:

Definitely skip school that day, or refuse to walk, saying that you HAVE Autism and don't want it cured thank you very much.

ditto

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01 May 2008, 12:58 pm

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The top-dog of the scientists who was presenting the others said "Please sit down, we don't do this here!" And I said "maybe that is why you still haven't found a cure!"

Right... Let me get this straight... You were at a conference ABOUT autism and someone said this? I get the impression that we are not allowed to partake in discussions about US!! !

If autism speaks DARES come near England, I will do more than wave a piece of cardboard about! I swear to God that I will round up hundreds of Aspies and parents who are against all of their philosiphies. If they cured autism in the past, we would most likely be living in the dark ages, literally. The guy who invented the light bulb (and many more scientists) were also thought to be autistic. It is time to make ourselves heard!

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01 May 2008, 3:07 pm

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My area has an autism walk this Sunday. Here is what their website says the money goes to:
* Educational Scholarships for people with ASD to further their educational or vocational goals.
* Scholarships for family members to attend conferences to help better the life of a loved one with ASD.
* Scholarships for professionals in the field of autism to further their education through college courses or conferences to help them better serve people with ASD.
* Emergency assistance grants to individuals with ASD or families to help pay bills, purchase specialized equipment, or for necessary medical treatment.
* Donations made to help fund much needed research into the causes and treatments of ASD.
* Donations made to fund respite and recreational programs for people of all ages with ASD.
* Providing speakers of topics of interest to the autism community.
* Sponsoring workshops and conferences so fees to attendees are reduced or eliminated.
* Providing open support groups for parents, families, and care givers. This is done in conjunction with Mental Health of Ulster County.
* Providing information about ASD to parents, families, service providers, and the greater community.

That's all good, except for maybe the research part. Although it's unclear whether "treatment" is euphimism for "cure" or if it's for assistance for severely autistic people

Well, this should be all right, at least there considering assistance programs instead of going the Autism Speaks route... that should be okay. I give this above walk my seal of approval. The same can't be said for Austism Speaks, though...

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01 May 2008, 3:07 pm

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The top-dog of the scientists who was presenting the others said "Please sit down, we don't do this here!" And I said "maybe that is why you still haven't found a cure!"

Rock on! I'd have your back, but England is a little too far for me, hehe.

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01 May 2008, 3:09 pm

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The idea that Lau had of the 'poster' I am Autistic I speak for myself and Autism Speaks doesn't is very appealing. I am thinking to print it on a black t-sh** and wear it the day of the conference and just act as if nothing is wrong!

I hope that you meant to say "t-shirt" as I doon't think many civilized people would want to wear a t-shit this time of year...

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01 May 2008, 4:30 pm

You could always get this printed on a T-shirt:

Code:

              ^
              |
       Walking for autism

<-   Walking against autism   ->


   I'm supporting Wrong Planet,
        not Autism Speaks. 

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04 May 2008, 11:41 pm

That would be a good T-shirt, also you could print one saying:

"Autism Speaks" does not speak for this autistic person!

Just buy some printer T-shirt iron-ons from the office supply shop and have fun with this one!

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04 May 2008, 11:50 pm

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That would be a good slogan to put on a T-shirt. I love it.

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05 May 2008, 7:26 pm

There's a walk of the same kind in San Francisco on June 7th, and I'm thinking about protesting it in the following manner:

Finding the place where the walkers will start, sitting Indian-style in front of them, and staying there all day with steely resolve and a mean face.

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06 May 2008, 7:47 am

/me puts cross up *get back you curbie scurvy dogs* I suffer from various mental health issues and however much pain they give me at times I wouldnt change who and what I am for no one.

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06 May 2008, 9:47 am

I think that everybody on the Spectrum, all around the world, should pick one day out of the year, to protest against Autism Speaks.

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06 May 2008, 11:38 am

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I think that everybody on the Spectrum, all around the world, should pick one day out of the year, to protest against Autism Speaks.

autistic pride day would probably be a good day for that-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autistic_Pride_Day

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07 May 2008, 4:02 pm

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I hope I put this in the right forum. At my school there's posters up for an "autism walk." In other words, a fundraiser to find a "cure" for autism and that the funds would go to Autism Speaks. The posters said things like how 1 in 150 kids suffer from autism and how they were walking to bring hope to autistic kids. It disgusted me. If people really wanted to help, they would learn more about Asperger's Syndrome and autism and better tolerate how we're different. Seeing those posters makes me want to show up at that walk and point out to everyone who decides to show up that people like me don't want to be "cured."

that is stupid autisim has no cure there is nothing to cure there it is just embedded into your genes and personality i guess even if there were a cure it wouldnt be neccery

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07 May 2008, 5:35 pm

Try telling them that. :lol:

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07 May 2008, 5:51 pm

Busy Puking!! ! Thats worse than the MLB supporting Autism Speaks. People buy that!?!?!?!

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11 May 2008, 6:47 pm

Scholarships for family members to attend conferences to help better the life of a loved one with ASD.

Did anyone else notice how the above doesn't mention Aspies, i.e. for individuals with AS and/or their families?

Should be written (possibly);
Scholarships for individuals with AS and/or their families to attend conferences to help better live with AS

I haven't posted here before, is it ok to hop in on a topic?

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