1. Autism Speaks has no autistic adults in its Board of Directors or leadership--
Edited on Tue Sep-08-09 12:01 PM by Louisiana1976
so it's not surprising that autistic folks don't like it. It's sad that Autism Speaks discriminates against autistic folks in this way--because such folks would have a lot to give Autism Speaks.
3. Or as I call it, "Neurotypicals Speak for Autism"
Edited on Wed Sep-09-09 06:25 PM by KamaAina
I even raised the issue with one of their board members, with whom I co-presented on a panel in Atlanta three years ago. (crickets) (tumbleweed blowing down street) :P
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