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I received a very threatening and disturbing comment a few days ago on a blog post, these comments I normally delete as they serve no purpose.  But this comment does serve a purpose and there is a legitimate gripe.  This person appears to be the sister of an Autistic girl who can’t communicate with the rest of the world, and she seems very upset with how I disagree with Autism Speaks. Read it all..

This is a post from my personal life.  When I grew up I was so often told by my parents “I would amount to nothing” or that I needed to be put in an AFC.  By most peoples standards I’m doing very well, earning $1,500 a month, driving, and living on my own - but I’m not happy, and people don’t understand. Read it all..

The popular Autism Rights forum Aspies For Freedom has been locked down - no new users are allowed, and no new posts are being permitted.  Multiple long time users have been banned permanently as well. Read it all..

Symmetry Electronics in Hawthorne, CA is actively seeking out individuals on the Autism Spectrum for employment according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Read it all..

I recieved the following in the comments section for another post here. It included phone numbers which I took out (because I don’t see the need for her to get harrased by people which would most likley happen). Read it all..

Autism Speaks while advocating for what it thinks is best for Autistic People disregards others input and upsets Parents and lawmakers in Pensylvania. Read it all..

AspieWeb has sent a reply to the legal DMCA take down notice received through our manufacturer, plus were making a shirt (and even more merchandise) to commemorate this historic and stupid move of Autism Speaks!

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More and more Autistic people keep complaining about how organizations describe Autism as “a disaster” or an epidemic.  Well one parent decided to write an email to one of these organizations - and she got a horrific response which you can read. (CONTAINS STRONG LANAGUAGE)

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I found this great video on Video about how normal people (referred to as NT) in the video can help Autistic People in life and in advocating for themselves.  It was produced very well.