I found the assertion by Dame Uta Frith that autism researchers who themselves are autistic have some 'conflict of interest' particular galling in that article. I feel the headline would be more honest if it was "the ongoing battle to erase autism". The lady who was interviewed last had it right: it doesn't matter what you call the condition, what matters is that those with it get both recognition and support. Alas, it feels like Dame Uta and others would prefer that people with autism of any kind or degree just be swept aside and ignored, because the alternative would require actually giving a damn *and* systemic changes.
I found the assertion by Dame Uta Frith that autism researchers who themselves are autistic have some 'conflict of interest' particular galling in that article. I feel the headline would be more honest if it was "the ongoing battle to erase autism". The lady who was interviewed last had it right: it doesn't matter what you call the condition, what matters is that those with it get both recognition and support. Alas, it feels like Dame Uta and others would prefer that people with autism of any kind or degree just be swept aside and ignored, because the alternative would require actually giving a damn *and* systemic changes.
