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 Tactics
They paint Autism like it is this huge scary burden that it isn't.  They scare families into thinking that having an ASD kid is the worst thing that can happen. In truth, with the right amount of guidance and research, having ASD kid can actually be an adventure.

4. There Are Better Organizations You Can Donate Time and Money Too
 Twainbow Which provides information about being Autistic and Queer
The Autism Society of America Which provides families and individuals dealing with ASD with resources, education, and life tips
AANE Which provides guidance for adults dealing with ASD

 Source:
https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AutismSpeaksFlyer_color_2017.pdf


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