28 Sep 2020, 2:16 am
28 Sep 2020, 2:16 am
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auntblabby
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28 Sep 2020, 3:14 am
28 Sep 2020, 5:17 am
FranzOren wrote:
But thinking that only drugs Psychopathy and Schizophrenia causes people to commit crimes is just offensive!
But it's not offensive to say that developmental disorders causes people to commit crimes?
28 Sep 2020, 5:41 am
https://theconversation.com/toronto-att ... ence-95636
Quote:
Media fear-mongering
So, what should we take from this? First, journalists should be more aware of their power to influence public perceptions of those with mental health challenges.
They should be clear on what ASD is before asserting that it had any role to play in the atrocities of late.
Second, focusing the narrative around a single potential causal factor for violent acts simplifies what is, inherently, a complex issue. Perpetrators of violence do not commit their acts because of any one single factor. To state that Asperger’s syndrome may cause an individual to behave in this manner is false at best, and very harmful to a large number of individuals.
Third, and most importantly, the public should be better informed about the array of amazing and unique individuals who have ASD.
As almost any individual with autism, their family, or people that support them will tell you, it does not contribute to propensity for violence; however, people with autism are often victims of it.
Researchers and clinicians struggle to provide this information to the public in an effective manner. There are significant efforts to improve society’s understanding of those with ASD — such as World Autism Awareness Day and many local, provincial, and national events to educate society about ASD — many of which have proven to be effective.
We now have to progress towards society’s acceptance of those with autism. This will involve learning about ASD and how we can all work and live together to our mutual benefit, without a climate of fear-mongering or inaccurate information.
So, what should we take from this? First, journalists should be more aware of their power to influence public perceptions of those with mental health challenges.
They should be clear on what ASD is before asserting that it had any role to play in the atrocities of late.
Second, focusing the narrative around a single potential causal factor for violent acts simplifies what is, inherently, a complex issue. Perpetrators of violence do not commit their acts because of any one single factor. To state that Asperger’s syndrome may cause an individual to behave in this manner is false at best, and very harmful to a large number of individuals.
Third, and most importantly, the public should be better informed about the array of amazing and unique individuals who have ASD.
As almost any individual with autism, their family, or people that support them will tell you, it does not contribute to propensity for violence; however, people with autism are often victims of it.
Researchers and clinicians struggle to provide this information to the public in an effective manner. There are significant efforts to improve society’s understanding of those with ASD — such as World Autism Awareness Day and many local, provincial, and national events to educate society about ASD — many of which have proven to be effective.
We now have to progress towards society’s acceptance of those with autism. This will involve learning about ASD and how we can all work and live together to our mutual benefit, without a climate of fear-mongering or inaccurate information.
Sorry for being triggered.
28 Sep 2020, 10:21 am
