Published on 12, July, 2020
I am trying, with great difficulty, to understand something. I could really use your help with this, it's literaly taken me over (you know the one) and I need the thinking of others. Call it an intervention!
Before I begin, please can I ask you to look over the following article?;
nymag.com/.../
I have seen many posts from NT parents about 'treatment' for AS.
The question I have asked myself is, 'if I could go back and be changed into an NT by 'treatment', would I choose it?'
My firm answer is 'No'. I am the sum total of a life spent as an AS person. I can't change my past, so my best option is to use the learning that is 'the sum of who I am' to help others if I can, and especially for the next generation. If any of you think that I can be helpful and supportive, understanding and insightful, fine. If you think the opposite, also fine and I am sorry that I wasn't helpful. I do what everyone does - the best I can.
I'm an egalitarian by instinct. I will state my thoughts and opinions, but they are mine alone. When I read other people's posts, I assume the right to agree or disagree, and simply expect the same fairness back.
Thank you for listening this far, and now I've come to my taxing absorption.
I read this post under the title Stem cell treatment for autism: 'Has anyone undergone stem cell treatment for autism?'
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This is my personal opinion. I don't argue my personal opinions, just for them.
How about 'tretament' for being NT? Their capacity for being the most illogical, spiteful, self-destructive creature on this planet leaves me staggered. I pity the poor creatures and their lack of insight, but what can you do? No-one is researching 'treatment' for them, because they collectively agree that their unsanity is 'normal'.
The inmates are running the asylum.
Actions speak louder than words Longman.So far I see no actions that will ensure the security adults on the spectrum need to be reassured that this is a safe place.
Bob C- how are we supposed to understand that silence means you care? At which point was it emphasised when people were being censored that the Mods felt our pain and were dealing with the issue in a way that could somehow remotely benefit the community?
I've skimmed through the latest 'new' topics... without the other veterens who have now been driven to despair, your 'community' is looking more like a series of one off statements of how the Government and NAS has failed to address the needs of those with ASD as well as their family/friends.
Right now I find myself torn because while I do dearly wish to keep in contact with the others leaving I frankly don't trust any of the moderators to not use my contact details fairly in a non-bias manner.
A pat on the head and a 'well done you are important' to the core members of this forum is not only pathetic but insulting. Much in the same way as one might send flowers to a person they've run over in a car.Metaphor: 'Sorry you walked in front of my car while I was speeding through a red light, don't do it again'.