List of famous autistic adults that don't want to be "c
Hi,
I am trying to compile a list of quotes from famous autistic adults that have explicitly stated that they don't want to be "cured" from autism.
I know Temple Grandin, Ari Ne'eman, Alex Plank have all expressed views that they don't want to be cured. Any other famous personalities? Where can I find their quotes? Short YouTube videos would be great, too (like Alex's recent video.) I would like to assemble a list of quotes and post it to my website.
thanks,
Jason
I just realized that my message may have come out stronger than intended. While I certainly don't think autism should be "cured," I do fully support the development of people with autism, through true communication. To me, autism is a communication problem, and we develop all individuals by properly communicating with them, in their language. So, my position is: development and growth, yes. Cure, no.
Autistic people can be miscommunicated to the point of becoming underdeveloped, yes. Underdevelopment is a concern. But we should address the development and communication issues, and not view autism as an illness. At least as much as possible. That is my point.
Jason
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Susan Boyle does not specifically say she does not want to be cured but her point of view is neurodiverse
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2 ... ger-s.html
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" . . . So I decided that the only way to show what life with Asperger?s is like was to show people and I was lucky enough to be afforded the opportunity to do just that with a documentary. I wanted to stop being an outsider and show people what my life was like, bring them in to my world and hopefully give people a greater understanding of what Asperger?s is and the day to day struggles that will always exist and the reactions to situations. . . "
I like this. The goal of Susan's documentary is to show people the inside of what it's like being Aspie.
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