Autism neurodiversity: Who speaks for the severely autistic?
I suggest reading this, even if you disagree. Especially if you disagree. Autism neurodiversity: Does facilitated communication work, and who speaks for the severely autistic? - Slate Magazine For those unfamiliar with this blog, I do not consider myself a "neurodiverity" champion. I am not going to claim that "autism" is one thing or that all autistics have similar needs — any more than any group of people can be generalized. I find there are fewer commonalities among autistics than other groups of individuals with physical or neurological challenges. I understand and appreciate the motives of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Network International, and other groups organized by and for autistic individuals. I also understand that parents with children dealing with serious physical and cognitive challenges feel limited connection to the "high-functioning" stories of success. My wife and mother both know my physical and neurological li