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Autistics can speak about Autism Speaks

22nd January 2008

Autistics can speak about Autism Speaks

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I already had issues with this group, but this is just beyond the pale. Autism Speaks Sues Autistic Person for, basically, speaking. She had a parody site called “NTspeaks” and I guess they didn’t appreciate the message.

Here is more: http://www.aspiesforfreedom.com/showthread.php?tid=11704

http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=3344313

eta: they did end up dropping the charges once they realized it was a 12yo girl.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 AM and is filed under Autism, In the News. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

There is currently one response to “Autistics can speak about Autism Speaks”

On January 22nd, 2008, Jessemommy said:

Wow, I guess Autism Spoke and they shoved their foot in their mouths, IMO.

Is no one allowed to have a sense of humor anymore??

posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 4:20 PM

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