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29 Oct 2009, 7:33 pm

Is there an interest group that advocates for individuals on the autistic spectrum, either in the US or elsewhere? I know of plenty of groups that advocate for AS treatment and such, but what about issues important to adults with AS? Come to think of it, what are the issues these groups should advocate for?



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29 Oct 2009, 8:11 pm

lotuspuppy wrote:
Is there an interest group that advocates for individuals on the autistic spectrum, either in the US or elsewhere? I know of plenty of groups that advocate for AS treatment and such, but what about issues important to adults with AS? Come to think of it, what are the issues these groups should advocate for?


yes, by golly, there is.

http://www.autisticadvocacy.org/


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30 Oct 2009, 10:17 pm

Aimless wrote:
lotuspuppy wrote:
Is there an interest group that advocates for individuals on the autistic spectrum, either in the US or elsewhere? I know of plenty of groups that advocate for AS treatment and such, but what about issues important to adults with AS? Come to think of it, what are the issues these groups should advocate for?


yes, by golly, there is.

http://www.autisticadvocacy.org/


I looked at their website, and they don't appear to be well organized. I wonder how they are even supported.



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