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Heather Escontrias's avatar

I think that the ship of culture lists right and left in a sort of autocorrect mode. I understand the concern about Autism not being taken seriously, but I have found that some of the people I know who are on the spectrum have been helped by this new way of framing it. One of my friends always says, "No big deal. It's just the tism (Autism)." I suppose the reason why these debates persist is because different people have different experiences with these issues.

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Mark Ongley's avatar

Thanks for adding the personal example. If someone on the spectrum feels less stigmatized, that’s a plus for sure. Hopefully as the ship lists back and forth, we can still lessen the stigma while resuming the research for this condition.

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Heather Escontrias's avatar

That would be good. The research shouldn't stop.

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Gary Ongley's avatar

The ignoring of research that does not support what we believe is selective science. Ideology over any contradictory thought or truth.

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