Latest attack from "Autism Speaks"

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I am very saddened and pissed that, I myself have donated and done the walks for my kids thinking that they were doing a good thing. I love my 2 spectrum children and I will not ever be attending a crazy bunch of people again. It's terrible to see where are all of the money is going they should be ashamed of them selves. Ya it might be stressful sometimes but who's life isnt, My life isnt as bad as they make it seem. I would never want people thinking that way about my kids nor do I want to change them.

Autism Speaks shame on you you have failed!

WTF? That video is hilarious because it's like so stupid... I feel sorry for the poor kids in it though... You have to admit it is quite amusing though that you have this deadly serious voice-over yet most of the kids are smiling and being cute...

It is misinforming the parents though so burn it... (im not an arsonist...)

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I have HFA, ADHD, OCD & Tourette syndrome. I love animals, especially my bunnies and hamster. I skate in a roller derby team (but I'll try not to bite )

I've actually been at a presentation with Ari Ne'eman and glad to see his take on such media representation of those within the spectrum and all..

Does this remind anyone else of X-Men? And particularly the third movie?

Maybe someone should show those movies to the Autism speaks people.

IMForeman, Yes in some ways, there are some similarities in how the characters have to deal with people whom seemingly don't understand autistm as a whole, nor do they fully comprehend the many people that make up the entire autistic spectrum either..

It reminded me of a zombie movie. I think they just got little kids, NT kids, to "act weird".

Or even if they did have legitimately spectrum kids, they probably forced them to "be more autistic"

And it sends a horrible "You're damaged! You're broken! but... WE'LL GET THROUGH THIS! *bites down on hand*" message. You're not damaged.

I wish one of the incredibly well-known and obvious aspies, like Gates, Spielberg, Lucas (?) would come back with a "Hey. Shut up." commercial.

EDIT: Ah. I finally got the Youtube rebuttal and saw that it was the Dan Marino foundation so it was someone (although he doesn't personally have it, but at least the name makes people pay attention) telling people to listen.

*low grumble*... damn Nazis.

Boy, would I love to write my version of that video! It shall go something like this:

Autism Speaks: "I am a snot-nosed, pig-faced organization called Autism Speaks. I lie to everyone that bothers to listen to me, and I make a lot of profit while doing this. I make a lot of Autistic people and people with Aspergers angry. And you know what? I don't care because I'll benefit anyway. I will poison the minds of other normal people, and together, we will destroy Autism and other related diseases and disorders."

My Response: "Not unless we side with neurotypicals first. And when we do, you will go bankrupt. And when you go looking for more support and money, there will be nothing. You will die penniless and ally-less. And when you're buried, good and dead, everyone will dance your grave and egg, toilet paper, and throw feces on your tombstone."

Your Response: *insert your words here*

Who's with me?

Lung_Drac, I can fully relate to you as per what you've said but, I suppose I tend to be somewhat more methodical in my approach though, I admit that Autism Speaks reminds me of a bunch of Witch Hunters from the 1690's neverless..Lung_Drac we may have differing viewpoints on the matter but, we agree on this most upsetting topic neverless..

If I ever had a purpose in life, it might be that I could help with tearing Autism Speaks down.[/quote]

Yes, my sentiments as well...