@threadchick@outbreakupdates And the problem is that it wouldn't be a choice, but rather an excuse to remove all support and accomodations for all autistics, because "there's a cure. No reason you can't be normal now, useless eater"
@karlelvis@outbreakupdates The problem is that if someone tries to "cure" those with high support needs, they'll decide that anyone who needs any accommodations at all must be forced to accept this too.
@outbreakupdates Also, I'm more than a little bit sickened and disappointed to see this particular account tossing out this particular eugenicist take.
@outbreakupdates Since this is getting attention - the parents of high support needs children do not speak for all ASD people. Unfortunately, a cure won't be optional if there is one. The existence of a cure will make *all* support vanish, and we'll be forced to take it or be thrown in asylums.
@235antz@74quinn74 My dad got that in his early 30s and he's in his early 70s and it's held completely fine the whole time. It also corrected the problem that was keeping him from being able to actually read longer texts. I'm not sure why you think it's temporary and makes no difference.
It doesn’t matter how much you work out, how many vitamins you take, what food you eat, YOU CAN BECOME DISABLED. Immunity to disability doesn’t exist. It’s the only minority group you can join at any time. Please care about us because you can become one of us.