Autism Speaks reaches a new low

[codeman38]

So today Autism Speaks revealed its latest PSA, titled "I Am Autism". Originally announced back in August, the press release at that time encouraged families to submit videos of autistic individuals for a PSA that would "shine a bright spotlight" on autism.

So what did the video end up being?

This monstrosity.Since the video isn't captioned, I'm

Comments

[nezdragon]

You're fucking kidding me.

[codeman38]

I only wish I was. But no, this is 100% real. >_<;;

[nezdragon]

I wish I had a more intelligent response, or some comment... bleh.

I guess they forgot about us. Again.

[for_u_alone]

"I guess they forgot about us. Again."

I think you said it quite succinctly.

[amagpa]

Just one more opportunity for parents to speak out about what we love about our autistic children...and why Autism Speaks is misguided, however well intended they apparently intend to be. (Roll eyes)

[jalendavi_lady]

... VOODOO?

And these are the people who claim the science is so totally with them (granted, unscientific "science", but still...?

[codeman38]

LOL, yeah, I had to go back and make sure I heard that correctly... O_o

WTF.

[xrikku_naminex]

This... this.... what? *face of disgust and despair*

Also:
"You think that because some of our children cannot speak, we cannot hear them."
The... irony of that line... is killing me. It really is.

Re: WTF.

[codeman38]

The... irony of that line... is killing me. It really is.

Gaahhhh, yes!

Re: WTF.

[xrikku_naminex]

I don't know if I want to cry, or puke. Just.... WTH. No.
What is wrong with these people?

[acediance]

I'm just... baffled. They're talking about autism as though it's child molestation or something. O_o