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Comment on The Onion returns to continue layering autism by Sheogorath

Sheogorath — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 09:57:46 +0000

Andjusticeforsome said: “Absolutely horrified at the parody of those afflicted with autism.”
Actually, I’m not ‘afflicted with Autism’, I’m afflicted with the way I’m treated by people like yourself because I’m autistic. Have you ever tried using a little empathy and less contentious language? How would you like to be told that you’re ‘afflicted with Plethism’? Oh, wait, I already did: http://listener-sheogorath.dreamwidth.org/4251.html

Comment on Caution ahead by Questions linger with study on autism and bullying | Dream Something

Questions linger with study on autism and bullying | Dream Something — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:26:59 +0000

[...] with some fearing that publicizing a student’s disability can lead to further intimidation, including the vandalizing of a road sign alerting motorists of a mentally handicapped person in an I…. Some have also taken offense to parodies of autism, including the character of Michael Falk, a [...]

Comment on PBS vaccinates public with information by Measles cases rising in United Kingdom, linked to autism concerns | Autism PDA

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:54:53 +0000

[...] PBS examined the movement two years ago through their documentary series Frontline, revealing another reason for the current mentality about vaccines. Because immunizations were highly effective at eradicating crippling diseases, generations of humans in developed countries have lived with only second-hand knowledge of contaminants like chicken pox, pertussis, and polio (the disease that paralyzed former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt). The long absence led to an increase of skepticism about older diseases, allowing for them to return, including a small measles outbreak in San Diego, Ca. [...]

Comment on Autism no fraud, but controversial study declared false by Measles cases rising in United Kingdom, linked to autism concerns | Autism PDA

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 07:30:36 +0000

[...] medical license, an anti-vaccine movement remains as Wakefield himself still stands by the study that was ruled dishonest by the General Medical Council and proven fraudulent by British journalist Brian [...]

Comment on Seizing a link between autism and epilepsy by Billy

Billy — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:59:16 +0000

“For those of you wondering why the study sample is small, recall that autism itself is still statistically rare and some people who may be on the spectrum may not have an official diagnosis. “…… Curious as to where you got the ‘autism itself is statistically rare’ bit? 1 in 88 (1 in 54 boys) kids, isn’t really all that rare, huh?

http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0329_autism_disorder.html

Comment on After review, the ruling on the field is… by Sheogorath

Sheogorath — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:09:05 +0000

“(implying an ironically interpersonal quality for a condition known to create introverts).”
Incorrect. Autism of whatever type has never created introverts, that’s down to the way we Autistics are treated for not being like others. Please double check your facts *before* writing, next time.

Comment on The Onion peels a few autism layers by Frank M

Frank M — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:14:56 +0000

Michael Falk, autistic reporter, has become a staple for ONN now. I watch the clips on youtube.

Remember, the Onion satirizes everyone and everything, often in uncomfortable ways. If they just picked on certain groups, it might be offensive. But they use anything they can get their hands on to satirize social trends of all sorts. Their takedown of CNN-style reporters and production values is hilarious.

So as the other commenters suggest, I don’t think this really is offensive. Can anyone fail to laugh when they see Michael Falk contemplating killing a cashier so he can get into prison and enjoy that wonderfully structured lifestyle?

Comment on Holly Robinson Peete shares her odds-beating strategy by Holly Robinson Peete shares her odds beating strategy The Autistic » Images Search

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:09:48 +0000

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Comment on They call him a “case study,” aka 50 Tyson by Owen

Owen — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:48:07 +0000

hes a wrecking machine

Comment on The Onion returns to continue layering autism by Sheogorath

Sheogorath — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:02:35 +0000

Is it possible the guy is taking the mickey out of Autistic stereotypes as perpetuated by Neurotypicals?

FYI, Andjusticeforsome, I am _not_ ‘afflicted with Autism,’ I am afflicted with the way I am often treated because I am Autistic. Please try to use some of the empathy you claim to have, will you?