I don't think it's fair to criticize the use of the word "epidemic." It's more of a medical or academic term, and I don't think it is meant to devalue people who are autistic. It is a word used to convey that, apparently, the percentage of neuro-atypical babies born is on the rise. I can see the logic and passion on both sides.
But it DOES devalue to say "epidemic." What if someone said there's an "epidemic" of gay people or an "epidemic" of African Americans. It IS dehumanizing.
yes it's great isn't it - I should make it clear I can't take the credit, but its creator wants to remain unknown. In fact I'll add that info to its description
seaqueue it isn't right to say it's an epidemic as autism isn't a disease or illness
BenedictC 5 years ago
AMEN! I am not a strange neurotypical, I'm a normal autist.
Mennogirl2 5 years ago
Beautiful people, they're just right to God... they're just right to me.
19Ciara 5 years ago
very profound. nice! blessings.
gahana108 5 years ago
I don't think it's fair to criticize the use of the word "epidemic." It's more of a medical or academic term, and I don't think it is meant to devalue people who are autistic. It is a word used to convey that, apparently, the percentage of neuro-atypical babies born is on the rise. I can see the logic and passion on both sides.
seaqueue 5 years ago
But it DOES devalue to say "epidemic." What if someone said there's an "epidemic" of gay people or an "epidemic" of African Americans. It IS dehumanizing.
southafricanbadass 4 years ago
Short but powerful. Thank you. I know.
Autismmom 5 years ago
Awesome!~!
whitetigerdream 5 years ago
Definately. Neurotypicals are the weird ones.
ChaosX3 5 years ago
Yeah, saying that "neurotypicals" are the ones who are weird is certainly a way of bringing people together.
seaqueue 5 years ago
True; but "bringing people together" isn't one of my highest priorities.
ChaosX3 5 years ago
well put!
reubenturner 5 years ago
Thank you - what more needs to be said...
dreamynemesis 5 years ago
yes it's great isn't it - I should make it clear I can't take the credit, but its creator wants to remain unknown. In fact I'll add that info to its description
dinahkcm 5 years ago
I like it, short and sweet with a powerful message.
christschool 5 years ago