Cure Autism Now (CAN) was started in 1995 by parents of autistic children joining together to form the organization. These people were Jonathon Shestack and Portia Iversen. They told their story in the book, "Strange Son."Since its conception, its membership has grown and includes clinicians and scientists who strive to accelerate the pace of biomedical… Continue reading Autistic History: Cure Autism Now (CAN)
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
This is the most popular and well-known charity but yet the most toxic. I do not agree with anything written in this post. I am stating the history and why they made my boycott list. My Experience: Most autistics downright hate Autism Speaks. Most that I have talked to have not have personal dealings with… Continue reading Problematic Organization: Autism Speaks
Aviva Seigler 