There is an autistic child for sale on the internet. Okay, that's not entirely accurate, but that's how it feels.
Reaction to Autistic Child for Sale
Reaction to Please Stand By
Quick synopsis: autistic woman writes a script for a Star Trek writing contest and has to take it personally instead of mailing it because her sister is self centered and unsupportive.
Let’s Talk About Bleach Enemas
Did you know that there is a cure for autism that the pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know about? (sarcasm) You should! Everyone should know about this.
Reaction to Chris Packham’s Documentary
I don't know if you've heard about it yet, but a BBC tv nature show person released a 1 hour documentary where he "came out" as autistic/Asperger's (still an official diagnosis in Europe.) The time was split between talking about his own life and exploring "treatments" in the US for autism. He asked himself the... Continue Reading →
Reaction to The Good Doctor
I'm going to be judging every show by asking two questions: does it portray autism accurately, and does it help or harm the public understanding?
Young Sheldon isn’t Autistic: He’s Gifted
I watched it and what was made very clear to me is that Sheldon is indeed not autistic; he's gifted. The public just doesn't understand enough about either to distinguish between the two.
Open Letter to Matthew McConaughey
I'm guessing you missed they whole "nothing about us without us" message of the Autistic Community.
Disney Pulling Content, Part 2
I got a lot of negative feedback on Gifted Homeschool Forum's facebook share of my Reaction to Disney Pulling Content from Netflix post.
Reaction to Atypical
I went into watching Atypical thinking I'd be focusing on how accurately they would portray an autistic person, and came out of it distracted by just how much I hated the mother.
Reaction to Disney Pulling Content from Netflix
So, is Disney pulling from Netflix and charging for it separately the equivalent of a tax on special needs families?
