Cure for Autism - No Way!
I once subscribed to a prominent newsletter that publishes information about autism resources in Southern California. In the last issue that I received, an organization was included whose acronym ended with the letters "c a" which stood for "cure autism". I contacted the editor of the newsletter and let her know I thought using the term cure when referring to autism was not a positive viewpoint. She responded that she did not agree and had no problem including any organization in her newsletter with the mission to cure autism. Now, I respect opposing viewpoints that differ from my own as long as that opinion isn't meant to harm or infringe on the rights of others. The autism community is filled with individuals from all walks for life with varying ideas on a variety of issues, some of which I agree and some which I don't. I try very hard not to judge others about what they believe as long as those opinions are not inflammatory, insulting, or based on