Why deos that reporter woman put so much emphasis on HAS AUTISM when she says it... nver mind that she doesn't say "is autistic" instead which woulda been better...
Right on Elesia!! I'm the father of a 6-year old ASD boy, and all the best advice I've ever heard for him has come from older autistic people - and definitely NOT from the self-serving Autism Speaks. I don't need to "cure" or "defeat" my son - I need to celebrate him and his strengths while helping him with his issues in this world - you know, kind of like you do with any child. Lest anyone forget, they used to try to "cure" homosexuality too!!
@ CrustyOldRusty - That's perfect. "If you're not offended, you're not autistic." It's so true! Autism Speaks seems to have this idea that there is a normal person trapped "behind" the autism. They don't get that autism is a part of who we are. Nothing about us without us!
Autism is not a disease or sould it be treated as such.We have rights and are human beings.Autism is a spectrum and just like everyone else,no one is alike.
And I bet that neither of the fathers has Autism. And I see that they are talking to parents of Autistics...So its the NT's that are freaked by this. I say this if you "cure me" you kill what makes me, me.
ASAN's protest was against Autism Speaks only, and NOT against any Portlanders who participated in the walk. ASAN has utmost respect for the children, families, and friends who participated in the Autism Speaks' Walk. Autism Speaks is misinforming and exploiting the very families they claim to help--even in Portland. Take a look at their 2008 990 Tax Form. Only 4% of Autism Speaks' operating budget goes back to services and supports for families and individuals. $600,000 top executive salaries!
Why deos that reporter woman put so much emphasis on HAS AUTISM when she says it... nver mind that she doesn't say "is autistic" instead which woulda been better...
AnastassiaCMF 9 months ago
Right on Elesia!! I'm the father of a 6-year old ASD boy, and all the best advice I've ever heard for him has come from older autistic people - and definitely NOT from the self-serving Autism Speaks. I don't need to "cure" or "defeat" my son - I need to celebrate him and his strengths while helping him with his issues in this world - you know, kind of like you do with any child. Lest anyone forget, they used to try to "cure" homosexuality too!!
hoffythisyall 1 year ago 2
Way to go, Elesia! I'm adding this vid to my favorites. People don't grow out of autism!
aspyrichy 1 year ago 2
@ CrustyOldRusty - That's perfect. "If you're not offended, you're not autistic." It's so true! Autism Speaks seems to have this idea that there is a normal person trapped "behind" the autism. They don't get that autism is a part of who we are. Nothing about us without us!
Go21Veg 1 year ago 2
Autism is not a disease or sould it be treated as such.We have rights and are human beings.Autism is a spectrum and just like everyone else,no one is alike.
cocoabeanbrunetti 2 years ago 6
I KNOW Elesia Ashkenazy
megaPOP3000 2 years ago 3
@megaPOP3000 tell her I say thank you
MrSamMaloney 1 year ago
@MrSamMaloney okay
megaPOP3000 1 year ago
If you're not offended, you're not autistic. Good job Elesia, with a fair and eloquent summary/defense against the exploitive Goliath.
CrustyOldRusty 2 years ago 6
And I bet that neither of the fathers has Autism. And I see that they are talking to parents of Autistics...So its the NT's that are freaked by this. I say this if you "cure me" you kill what makes me, me.
nagaempress 2 years ago 6
ASAN's protest was against Autism Speaks only, and NOT against any Portlanders who participated in the walk. ASAN has utmost respect for the children, families, and friends who participated in the Autism Speaks' Walk. Autism Speaks is misinforming and exploiting the very families they claim to help--even in Portland. Take a look at their 2008 990 Tax Form. Only 4% of Autism Speaks' operating budget goes back to services and supports for families and individuals. $600,000 top executive salaries!
shamiraash30 2 years ago 7
Great interview Elesia! You are doing a greeat job representing the autistic community.
VelvetGunpowder 2 years ago 2
flap flap flap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ooohprettycolors 2 years ago 2
Sorry Socrates, got to Zap the Montana Crazy. Can't stand the sound of banjos..
MisterZonkerHarris 2 years ago
More of a Babe than a broad, Foresam.
Socrates845 2 years ago
Bravo!
nbinghi 2 years ago
Very good!
theamazinj 2 years ago
Go Elesia go Elesia Go!
Hey Autism Speaks, are YOU listening?
kassiane 2 years ago
That's right. CAN YOU HEAR US NOW?
mizlydia 2 years ago
Monumental civil action for the Disability Rights Movement! Go Autistic Self Advocacy Network Portland (ASAN-PDX)!
shamiraash30 2 years ago
Go Elesia!!! wooo hooo!!!
zikasilver1 2 years ago
Thanks for uploading. :D Off to make a blog post!
nicocoer 2 years ago