Jun
30th
There are some people out there who think I and other Autistic individuals who jumped the gun about this T-shirt incident should be ashamed. I really don’t think so, and this is why.
There are some people out there who think I and other Autistic individuals who jumped the gun about this T-shirt incident should be ashamed. I really don’t think so, and this is why.
A 12 year old with Aspergers Syndrome and Tourettes wrote an emotion filled letter which was shown in a newspaper about the bullying he received in school and how it made him contemplate suicide.
I finally got a phone call back from Zazzle Managment and discussed with them whats going on.
So… I’m on the phone with Zazzle about Autism Speaks’ copyright violation allegation. You can listen in….
Well you spoke and said you wanted shirts, well I have listened. It took a while, but I have figured out an awesome new thing!
These shirts can be custom made for you, the one to the left has been custom designed for me. You can replace Zachary your name - and proudly show that you [...]
I have been wondering why people don’t take the Autism Speaks movement clearly - and while all this was happening with Autism Speaks I found one part of the answer
Apparently the legitimacy of my story is being questioned by people. Apparently I’m seen as a ‘whiney member of the neurodiversity movement.’ I would like to attempt to adress these things.
I found this very touching video of an Autistic Father and Son, its worth the watch.
I’ve received a lot of inquiries as of late about why I and other people dislike Autism Speaks, and I think its important that people understand why I think Autism Speaks does not in fact support Autistic People, read more for some examples
Over the last few days I have been overwhelmed with a lot of support, immature idiots and people asking what they can do to help. Well read more while I address these.