01-29-2008, 01:06 AM
mgeary, I'm sorry for interjecting such a disagreeable post. It's just that when I saw Autism Speaks mentioned, I felt I had to reply and expose their eugenic agenda. I'm afraid I revealed more about myself than I wanted by doing so. The only cure for autism I see is early dectection during pregnancy then abortion. Increased funding for autism research would only lead to better early dectection and more abortions. We auties and aspies are fighting for survival. Money is not the key in helping autistic people, a change in peoples attitudes is. Some stats I've read say that over 90% of autistic people are high functioning, have jobs and live independant lives. Trying to cure the 10% by eliminating all of us is like throwing the baby out with the bath water.
Never give up on Trevor. He may not even be mentally retarded and this could be just a conveniant label that has been applied to him. He could surprise you someday.
Autism is NOT a disease!
Never give up on Trevor. He may not even be mentally retarded and this could be just a conveniant label that has been applied to him. He could surprise you someday.
Autism is NOT a disease!