Comments on: Why The Autistic Rights Movement Is Not Taken Seriously http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/ The Aspergers And Autism Web Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jonsmum http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/#comment-15618 jonsmum Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:16:06 +0000 http://www.aspieweb.net/?p=45#comment-15618 Sounds like a guy named Phil Gluyas or Andrew Ackerman. Or ultramaniac96 on youtube. Or craig scratcher? Yes indeedy, real winnez mate, real winnerz. They are those who give us a BAD name. Sounds like a guy named Phil Gluyas or Andrew Ackerman. Or ultramaniac96 on youtube. Or craig scratcher? Yes indeedy, real winnez mate, real winnerz. They are those who give us a BAD name.

]]> By: Kim oakley http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/#comment-14237 Kim oakley Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:31:42 +0000 http://www.aspieweb.net/?p=45#comment-14237 Do you know anything about autism and self injurious behaviors? Have you witnessed this type of autism and level of care needed to protect an autistic person like this? Do you understand how complex it is, and that if the person is non verbal, we are dealing with a profoundly different level than that of a high functioning autistic or aspie....I just want to make sure this is clear, because I'm a little confused being the mother of a severely autistic son (he's on you tube under autism and self injury)....I don't see a damn thing written about how intense and severe this is.....as if my son doesn't exist. As if the incredible needs and complex medical and behavioral management he requires to live and be happy, is not real. I would have a lot more respect for anyone representing 'all autistics" if they really were reprenting all autistics. Are you? Have you taken the time to educate yourself on the realities of severe or classic autism and self injurious behavior? maybe you have. I don't know. I'm just asking. Do you know anything about autism and self injurious behaviors? Have you witnessed this type of autism and level of care needed to protect an autistic person like this? Do you understand how complex it is, and that if the person is non verbal, we are dealing with a profoundly different level than that of a high functioning autistic or aspie….I just want to make sure this is clear, because I’m a little confused being the mother of a severely autistic son (he’s on you tube under autism and self injury)….I don’t see a damn thing written about how intense and severe this is…..as if my son doesn’t exist. As if the incredible needs and complex medical and behavioral management he requires to live and be happy, is not real. I would have a lot more respect for anyone representing ‘all autistics” if they really were reprenting all autistics. Are you? Have you taken the time to educate yourself on the realities of severe or classic autism and self injurious behavior? maybe you have. I don’t know. I’m just asking.

]]> By: Duderz http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/#comment-210 Duderz Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:59:44 +0000 http://www.aspieweb.net/?p=45#comment-210 Very good points. Something to keep in mind, not just in advocacy, but in social interaction in general. Very good points. Something to keep in mind, not just in advocacy, but in social interaction in general.

]]> By: Timelord http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/#comment-170 Timelord Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:08 +0000 http://www.aspieweb.net/?p=45#comment-170 You know what this is, Zach? A demonstration of the difference between being assertive and being an angry little "man". One can be assertive AND be polite and civil. That's what I try to do and that's what you are wanting from the movement as a whole - and quite right as well. But there are those who won't listen - on both sides of the fence. With some, being rough and tough is the only language they understand. Rossco is one of those people. One has to choose allies carefully, and let the enemies reveal themselves. You know what this is, Zach? A demonstration of the difference between being assertive and being an angry little “man”. One can be assertive AND be polite and civil. That’s what I try to do and that’s what you are wanting from the movement as a whole – and quite right as well.

But there are those who won’t listen – on both sides of the fence. With some, being rough and tough is the only language they understand. Rossco is one of those people. One has to choose allies carefully, and let the enemies reveal themselves.

]]> By: ddrfr33k http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/#comment-138 ddrfr33k Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:10:47 +0000 http://www.aspieweb.net/?p=45#comment-138 You're very right, sadderbutwiser. Lashing out simply adds salt to the wound. You’re very right, sadderbutwiser. Lashing out simply adds salt to the wound.

]]> By: Sadderbutwisergirl http://www.aspieweb.net/why-the-autistic-rights-movement-is-not-taken-seriously/#comment-125 Sadderbutwisergirl Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:44:03 +0000 http://www.aspieweb.net/?p=45#comment-125 Hmmm... interesting. I can see your point. If we be rude when trying to stop the anti-autism sentiment, then people won't think any better of us. That has been proven time and time again by people like Martin Luther King and that guy in the movie "Amazing Grace" who educated English people about the horrors of slavery so that the slave trade would be stopped. Hmmm… interesting. I can see your point. If we be rude when trying to stop the anti-autism sentiment, then people won’t think any better of us. That has been proven time and time again by people like Martin Luther King and that guy in the movie “Amazing Grace” who educated English people about the horrors of slavery so that the slave trade would be stopped.

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