I Hate People Like This

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There are a lot of people I've met or seen on TV who think they're the best disability advocates in the world, because they know a person or two with some sort of problem.

I've heard people literally say "Autistic people all feel like this" or "This is offensive to all autistics, and if they weren't so subnormal, they'd know why", and the worst "You're not on the spectrum, you're talking to me. Autistic people don't talk." And this is from people who claim to be experts because they have a friend or relative with AS or autism.

I don't know if they know this, but they're generalizing a ton. They need to realize that people with disabilities are all individuals. Many of them can talk for themselves and don't need this botched perspective from so-called "advocates."

Sorry this is rambly, I hope there's some meaning to it.

I see the meaning in it.

The world is full of experts who know nothing.

It was perfectly comphrehensible, and I agree.

Amen to that!! Another group I'd like to punch are the so-called matchmakers for autistics. Just because two people are autistic, they should become instant friends or lovers!!
No regard for individuality.

We're talking about Autism Speaks here...right?

It's surprising to find how many autism groups out there are exactly like Autism Speaks. Even in my area.

Today I was bored and looked up "autism volunteers" because I wanted to see if maybe I could do some volunteer work with an autism community even if I am autistic. It's kinda upsetting that none of the autism groups encourage the active involvement of the high functioning. I mean we may not be as sociable but if we're capable and interested you'd think they'd let us right? Or at least encourage us with some simple tasks for us right?

Anyway, yes I hate people who speak for other groups when they arent one and this is not just in relation to autism. I find it annoying how a lot of straight people speak out for gays. I'm not even gay but I'd rather hear a gay speak for themselves than a straight celebrity whose only doing it for fame points.

Agreed, and here is an example:

http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt141263.html

People like that drive me up the bloody wall.