Why I Do Not Support Autism Speaks
1. Searching For a "Cure" I can see that this title might be a bit misleading. It is not that I do not support a credible organization that helps out those with Autism, I do not support an organization that is searching for a "cure". I have my own personal reasons for this, which boil down to how I was raised. I was raised to believe that being on the Spectrum is what made me unique, it makes me ME. Yeah sure it was a pain in the butt for everyone sometimes, but with a little guidance I could take all my quirks and develop them into a career. So no, I do not support an organization that wants to take that away from me and other families in the world. 2. Little to No Autistic Representation There are only two autistic people on the Autism Speaks Board of Directors. This is out of 26 people total people on the Board of Directors. They claim to "speak" for me, but they have little representation of people like me in their organization. 3. The Fear ...