Autism Research Institute (ARI) was started in 1967 by Bernard Rimland (1928-2006). He was a psychologist and autism researcher. His firm belief is "Autism is treatable." He helped dispel the myth that autism is caused by "cold mothers." At the end of his career, he falsely stated that vaccines cause autism. ARI created the Defeat… Continue reading Autistic History: ARI, DAN Protocol and MAPS
The National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) is a not for profit organization that seeks recognition, policy and solutions for autistic people. They are anti acceptance. Calls our movement a hoax. As in the name, they breathe functioning labels. The community knows how harmful they can be. They believe in "many autisms" This goes back… Continue reading Problematic Organization: National Council on Severe Autism
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a no for profit that was founded in 2000 by Lisa Ackerman. It started with 10 families in the Ackerman living room. It is based in Irvine, California. In 2019, they changed their name to The Autism Community In Action. They are not fooling anyone. TACA often butts heads… Continue reading Problematic Organization: Talk About Curing Autism
I am sure most of you have read the article by the Guardian. Like most of us ,I was very angered by this article. We will dissect it paragraph by paragraph. Almost like a necropsy when I first started veterinary technologist school. The exact words from the article will be in italics so you can… Continue reading Autistics are Speaking Out against Tom Clements
Dear Mr Shatner, You seem to have a very misguided view on the #actuallyautistic Community. I will attempt to explain your inconsistencies in a way you can understand. You say 85 cents for every dollar goes to advocacy at Autism Speaks. Actually yes. Kind of. They group family services with research, advocacy and awareness.… Continue reading A Open letter to William Shatner from an Autistic Adult
Aviva Seigler 