The way society regards autistics is explored through a political analogy where accommodations for autistics are based on the conservative value of assimilation instead of the progressive value of a cultural mosaic.
I promise that I will always try to approach the idea of a cure or treatment with compassion in mind. If someone feels they need to be cured, it’s logical to reason that they are hurting. I will try to keep this in mind to avoid minimizing any harm.
Emma Dalmayne details the history of oppression against autistics and the current need for autistic advocacy.
…courtesy has not yet been fully extended to those with mental health conditions such as Autism and ADHD. References [ii] The Canadian Encyclopedia, “Women’s Movements in Canada,” http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/womens-movement/. [iii] American…
…they are trying to be heard. And I’m also thinking of my own suffering as an ADHDer – the constant misunderstanding and invalidation. I’m in my car, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and…
The chilled air in the place seemed filled with unease. Clean, sterile, with “handlers” at every carefully-monitored corner of the place. Doors locking in neat
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