A reader writes:
Long time reader but this is the first time I’ve felt compelled to write to you. As a parent with a child with autism, I couldn’t watch more than a minute of that video. What that autistic person is doing is not a form of communciation. Communication in essence is a way to relate to others and what I was seeing is basically a serious sensory disorder and an inability to function and communicate in today’s society. Autism is a serious illness, which causes many problems for not only the autistic individual but also their families. If you want to focus on autism, then discuss how Applied Behavioral Analysis is not covered by health insurance. Talk about how difficult it is to get a medicaid waiver for autistic individuals. Talk about the need for respite care for caregivers. This is an neurobiological disorder Andrew, not a lifestyle choice.
Watch the full video. The full eight minutes are worth it.
The Dish 