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Autism: A Real Epidemic Or Better Counting? | Part 2 Of A Series
[Content Warning: Autistic history is very triggering. Please take caution this piece includes ableism, stigma, eugenics, homophobia, abuse, and more.] Autism: A Real Epidemic Or Better Counting? INVENTING AND THEN CASHING IN ON THE AUTISM EPIDEMIC SERIES | PART 2 By Eve Reiland Hollywood magic and celebrities for awareness were instrumental in bringing attention to…
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The Parent-Founded Autism Epidemic | Part 1 of a Series
The Parent-Founded Autism Epidemic “Inventing And Then Cashing In On The Autism Epidemic” Series | Part 1 By Eve Reiland So how did parent-run organizations convince the world there was a looming autism epidemic? The idea of an epidemic most likely sources back to the 80s, but it really gained traction in the mid-90s thanks…
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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Testimony: Shelley Reynolds | April 6, 2000
AUTISM: PRESENT CHALLENGES, FUTURE NEEDS–WHY THE INCREASED RATES? Video can be seen here >> Ms. Reynolds. Mr. Chairman and Members, my name is Shelley Reynolds. I live in Baton Rouge, LA with Aidan, my husband of 8 years, and my children, Liam, who is 4, and Mairin, who is 2. I would like to thank…
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Autistic Voices on Autistic History | May 1, 2022
THE AUTISTIC ARCHIVE: NEW PROJECT DOCUMENTS 30 YEARS OF OUR COMMUNITY’S HISTORY Interview with Ira Eidle with Anne Borden The movement for autistic rights has been building momentum for decades, but we’re often so busy doing the work of advocacy and activism that we neglect to document our projects. One person who’s making sure our…
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Parent-founded and problematic autism organizations, healthcare, education, services and supports are weaponized against Autistics | April 1, 2022
Note via Eve Reiland: And so begins ‘the month’ for #ActuallyAutistic. This is a very difficult month for Autistics to endure worldwide. Parent-founded and problematic autism organizations, healthcare, education, services and supports are weaponized against Autistics. Even our families are weaponized against us if they are part of the big autism community and believe the…
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Meng, Doyle And Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Skill Training For Caregivers Of Children With Autism Or Other Developmental Disabilities Or Delays | Feb. 18, 2022 #AutismPolitics #BanABA
MENG, DOYLE AND FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE SKILL TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR DELAYS Feb 18, 2022 Press Release Congressmembers introduce measure on National Caregivers Day. WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, on National Caregivers Day, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Mike Doyle (D-PA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Autism…
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Cure Autism Now: President Clinton Signs Children’s Health Act, Will Provide $200 Million for Autism Research | Oct. 17, 2000 #AutisticHistory
President Clinton Signs Children’s Health Act, Will Provide $200 Million for Autism Research CAN Parents were Key to Success “At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 President Clinton signed the Children’s Health Act of 2000 into law. The United States government has spoken with compassion and vision for a large group of suffering Americans,…
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