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Google News Alert for: autism November 9, 2009 Op-Ed Contributor The Short Life of a DiagnosisNew York TimesThe committee argues that the syndrome should be deleted because there is no clear separation between it and its close neighbor, autism. ...See all stories on this topicPolice searching for missing autistic boyAZ Central.com9, 2009 06:27 PM Police are searching for an autistic boy who …
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AutismOne Founded by parents of an Autistic, Ed Arranga and Terri Arranga in 2002. Also affiliated: RFK Jr., Kerri Rivera, Andrew Wakefield, Del Big Tree, Polly Tommey, Jim Humble, Jenny McCarthy Autism Science Foundation Founded by parents of an Autistic, Alison Singer and Karen Margulis London in 2009. Also affiliated: Alycia Halladay, Paul Offit Autism …
note: The “Autism Community” is not the Autistic Community The Autism Community was created by non-Autistic led organizations and includes mostly parents, professionals and their friends and networks. Most of what the world know about Autism is sourced from the non-autistic “Autism Community.” What’s the difference between Autism Advocacy and Autistic Advocacy? Autism Advocacy (by …
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President Obama Signs Combating Autism Reauthorization Act Note: Links are original and most likely don’t work anymore. E-SpeaksSeptember 30, 2011 The White HousePresident Obama Signs CARA Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright, along with Board Member Billy Mann, joined President Obama at a White House ceremony renewing the landmark Combating Autism Act for another three years. In …
TW: eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, functioning labels, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5imlFOCnZCMheNBCLA6gaa?si=GTJALk3sQe-1d_6KeGxI2g https://youtu.be/-lp4eL2tpNg WHY DID FASHION & STYLE COMPANIES CREATE AN “AUTISM MARKET” THAT EXCLUDES AUTISTIC PEOPLE? | #AUTISTICFASHION via Autistic Fashion & Divergent Style PRESS RELEASE FROM AUTISTIC SELF-ADVOCATES REGARDING THE COLOR THE SPECTRUM EVENT AND NEXT FOR AUTISM via Autistic Science Person NEURODIVERSITY PRIDE COLLECTION BY …
Founders of Autism Speaks Bob and Suzanne Wright. Both are seen here wearing the iconic blue puzzle piece lapel pin. Press Release: January 16, 2007 The 'Pin is In' at the Golden Globes as Stars from Heroes, 30 Rock, The Office and Others Show Their Support for Autism Speaks Summary Sia is not the first celebrity to disappoint the …
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By Eve Reiland, via Autistic Fashion & Divergent Style Do you see what I see? This is often a question I communicate to my life partner when I’m shocked by marketing messages surrounding products that are meant for Autistic people. I’m Autistic and disabled. My husband is not. Before we met in 2016, Bill had …
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