Comments on: Acceptance vs. Cure

By: What does it mean to lose an autism diagnosis?

What does it mean to lose an autism diagnosis? — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:20:39 +0000

[...] of autism. According to the article: ……a dropped diagnosis is not the same as a cure, and it doesn’t happen in most children because the origins of their autism are [...]

By: More Thoughts on Recovery After an Interview

More Thoughts on Recovery After an Interview — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:30:14 +0000

[...] Autism (i.e., TACA, a sponsor of the Green Our Vaccines rally). “Recovery” and “curing” autism and the intense emotions that parents and other bring to discussions about these came [...]

By: farmwifetwo

farmwifetwo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:43:16 +0000

I’ve always felt that I fall in the middle btwn acceptance and cure or neurodiverse and cure. B/c my goal is independance and education. I admit I have much lower expectations are much lower for the little one, the elder will navigate this world just fine. But then again, the little one shocks me daily…. and I’ve had to learn to sit back and be taught by him as much as he’s taught by me.

I no longer belong to any Autism groups. I have yet to meet one that puts parenting, children and families first. So we do our own thing, our own way and you know…. we’re muddling along. Just stay out of my way at Sept’s IEP mtg for the eldest…. I’M chairing that one… and I’ve already started setting the agenda… ::snickers:: I’m annoyed.

We don’t live for Autism, we live with it, and it’s amazing how much growth, laughter, and just enjoying life happens when you remember you have children in your house, not something that has to be “trained” (ABA) or “cured”. Yesterday watching 2 boys in the pool, splashing and laughing and having a wonderful time… reminds me that they are still little boys… WITH autism… they are individuals, therefore IMO not AUTISTIC.

Estee (TAAP) went to the conference a week ago and presented her own paper. I know she works hard for those with autism, and cares deeply… but even she presented her own paper. Nowhere on her blog did she mention taking those with autism on her board and having them present it… or another paper. That thought’s been sitting in the back of my mind lately and I hope I simply missed that piece somewhere….

By: The White Flag?

The White Flag? — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:03:06 +0000

[...] talked more about acceptance and hope and education—about how it’s not about finding some magic pill, but that, [...]

By: Parenting Isn’t Easy, Period—and I’m Very Glad to Be a Mother

Parenting Isn’t Easy, Period—and I’m Very Glad to Be a Mother — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:34:51 +0000

[...] Charlie on Charlie’s own terms. A very big part of being Charlie’s parents is accepting him and loving him as he is, while encouraging and supporting him to learn and [...]

By: Bonnie Sayers

Bonnie Sayers — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:20:58 +0000

Intersting reading, great post. I am reminded of trying to decide which way to state – chld with autism or autistic child. That is a debate that can go either way.

I have never used the word “cure” in relation to my children. Acceptance is better but whose acceptance? Theirs or ours?

By: Hope Starts With Acceptance

Hope Starts With Acceptance — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:44:01 +0000

[...] Cure or acceptance? [...]

By: “Try Not To Cure Too Much Of It”

“Try Not To Cure Too Much Of It” — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:01:10 +0000

[...] 14 year old son, Isaac, is autistic. Issac has an interesting comment when the notion of “curing” autism arises: “It’s not one disorder, so the cures won’t be universally [...]

By: Are Cure and “Eradication” Not the Only Goal?

Are Cure and “Eradication” Not the Only Goal? — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:44:15 +0000

[...] talk about curing and preventing autism, but is this really possible? Is it where all the funds raised in the name of [...]

By: Phil Schwarz

Phil Schwarz — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:27:15 +0000

For Leila and others, here are some of my thoughts on the need for, and constructive roles for, non-autistic allies to the autistic self-advocacy movement.