Autistic Civil Rights — The Autism Acceptance Project

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:24:01 +0000

a look at the rights and dignity of autistic individuals. …

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Autism – My Perspective

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:04:13 +0000

There are two very different perspectives that parents can have when it comes to raising an autistic child. You can focus on the difficulties and struggles, live each day like it’s a battle against autism, and not accept your child for all they are. Or, you can embrace your child–autism and all–with unconditional love. I think we owe it to our children to choose to be positive.

I feel strongly that only showing the meltdowns, the issues, all that negativity…is not only wrong, but will have a dire effect on our children as they become adults. Who will want to reach out to our children when they are adults? If their perception of autism is that of someone who really isn’t quite a person? How will autistics ever be accepted in society, when parents are bemoaning Autism everyday?

My child is here with me, with a soul, a heart, and an amazing mind. I celebrate her life everyday.

What will your perspective be?

(This is a rough draft…currently working on the final copy, but wanted to share)

Duration : 0:3:14

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Autistic Civil Rights — The Autism Acceptance Project

Autism – My Perspective