Controversial New Movement: Autistic & Proud
I love to read the blog Autism Vox by Kristina Chew. Kristina keeps us up to date on the latest news in Autism. I also enjoy reading about her son Charlie, who is Autistic. Today Kristina was interviewed along with Ari Ne'eman, president of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network(ASAN) about Neurodiversity.
I do believe this is the first big news program I have seen that has shared "the other outlook" in regards to what it means to be Autistic.
Please take a few moments and watch the clip that aired this morning on ABC News. It is titled Controversial New Movement: Autistic and Proud.
7 comments:
Who knew it would create such a storm.
Best wishes
I love Kristinas blog too. We are also autistic and very proud!!
Who would have ever thought that it would be "controversial" to be proud of your kid or of what you are, or to think that respecting people was a good thing?
Joe
I am so glad you shared this with me. I have never heard of Neurodiversity or Autism Vox. I can't believe it is so controversial! Accepting yourself, loving yourself and respecting others, even if they are "different." I think it is great! Although, it basically comes down to what the parent thinks is right for their child. No right or wrong, just different views. That is a good thing.
XOXOX
I loved Ari and Kristina's participation on the show, but I hated the way Diane spinned the whole story. I want society to be less afraid of autism. You see, everytime I take my son to a new place in my community I want to be able to tell them he's autistic without getting those concerned looks.
Leila,
I totally agree. The ending comments were unfortunate. Ugh.
I know what you mean about those concerned looks.
I do think there will be a day when society is more understanding of Autism.
Marla
Marla,
Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm deeply touched by it.
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