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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Testimony: James Smythe | April 6, 2000
See testimony here >> Read full testimony here >> Mr. Smythe. Thank you very much, Congressman Burton, Congressman Waxman, and other Members of Congress, for this opportunity to speak here for my son and for the tens of thousands of autistic children around this country and the millions of people who are affected by this,…
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From Autism Acceptance Is More Than A Buzzword To April And Accommodations | April 2022
Genetic Research & Autism April is Autism Acceptance month — and acceptance is more than a buzzword. Working toward acceptance means welcoming autistic people’s leadership on the issues that most affect our lives. Since Autism Acceptance Month began, the autistic community has made a tremendous cultural impact in terms of how our society views autism.…
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Tim Hugo: I couldn’t vote to condemn any more children to darkness … | Virginia #AutisticHistory Nov. 19, 2008 #EndAutismSpeaks
Image description: Square image divided. Left side features blue background and an image of a man with dark hair wearing a blue shirt and jacket. A blurred background of green scenery is behind him. Quote: “This is a big day for families with autistic children. I couldn’t vote to condemn any more children to darkness.”…
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Cure Autism Now | Testimony of Rene Russo in support of SR512: Advancement in Pediatric Autism Act | Oct. 13, 1999 #AutisticHistory #StopBigAutism
TESTIMONY OF RENE RUSSO Testimony of Rene Russo in support of SR512: Advancement in Pediatric Autism Act October 13, 1999 Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, I am terrified, excited to be here and feel so blessed. There are so many emotions coursing through my body it will be a miracle if I can get through…
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Autism Speaks | $100 Million Challenge Kicks Off Global “Decade for Autism” | Sept. 22, 2009 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
$100 Million Challenge Kicks Off Global “Decade for Autism” Autism Speaks Gathers First Spouses and Autism Experts for a Forum on the Global Autism Crisis NEW YORK, NY (September 22, 2009) – Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism research and advocacy organization gathered more than 150 First Spouses and dignitaries today for the Second Annual World…
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An Open Message to Scientists & Researchers: Stop Dehumanizing Autistics For Your Agenda And Professional Gain | Eve Reiland #BoycottSpectrum10k #HandsOffMyDNA
It’s 2021 and it’s still socially acceptable to dehumanize, belittle and call Autistics unkind names. Autistic slurs are so common they’ve infiltrated pop culture. Autistics see the stigma and bigotry written into TV shows, books, magazines, and movies. We also experience it in our healthcare, education, work and career programs, doctors’ offices and many of…
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As Seen On Twitter | Is It Ever Acceptable To Describe Someone As Being “On The Spectrum?” Asks Jeremy Vine & #ActuallyAutistic Respond | November 14, 2021
@theJeremyVine Is it ever acceptable to describe someone as being “on the spectrum” if you’re not referring to a medical diagnosis? An example would be Detective Inspector Alec Hardy in Broadchurch. 3:21 AM · Nov 14, 2021 TheAutisticAdvocate @KieranRose7 No. Not only is it stigmatising, it’s using stigmatising language, misconstrued and misunderstood by many, to…
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