Uninformed Comments on Autism Are Resonant of Dangerous Ideas About Eugenics

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Uninformed comments on autism are resonant of dangerous ideas about eugenics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary in the United States, held a recent news conference and made uninformed comments on autism. His remarks created an uproar, especially among people with autism and other disabilities. The news conference was related to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about autism. Among other comments, Kennedy Jr. said: “Autism destroys families, and more i…

The disturbing rise of neo-eugenics

In the “not-so-distant future” of the 1997 sci-fi thriller Gattaca, society is divided by genetic status. The protagonist, played by Ethan Hawke, is a naturally conceived “invalid”, while Jude Law plays a former swimming champion whose life was engineered for perfection. Law’s traits had been selected by a geneticist, his fate inscribed in his cells. He was “never meant to be one step down on the podium” — so when he wins silver instead of gold a

The hidden graces of having a child with autism - Catholic Canada

There’s a quiet beauty in the unexpected. When we picture parenthood, many of us dream of first words, first steps, and birthday parties filled with laughter and icing-smudged cheeks. We don’t often imagine diagnosis letters, therapy schedules, medical appointments, or the slow unraveling of the life we thought we’d have. And yet, for parents of Read More… The hidden graces of having a child with autism Read the Whole Article at https://aleteia.…

Advocates push for autism awareness

Advocates push for autism awareness A diverse group of voices, including doctors, teachers, advocates and parents, gathered in Kingston last Saturday to amplify awareness around autism and neurodiversity, while advocating for a more inclusive Jamaica. The timely and relevant panel...

"Autism destroys families and, most importantly, destroys our greatest resource, which is our children"