"Finally" our turn? I thought we were one of the first...

the reality and pain of a subset of parents of children with autism who feel left out of much of the conversation around the condition.

If anything they are always dominating the conversation despite being in the minority of autism cases. I understand it's hard for them, but it's not all about you and you're talking over autistic adults who should be heard more.

It's Journalism's Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many ~~Trans~~ Autistic People As Possible.

The NYT really loves letting the worst people have op-eds dont they

This is the type of person who complains about wheelchair ramps or parks in handicapped parking spaces.

Disgusting article

We have moved from viewing disability through a purely medical lens — as something broken to be fixed — to a social lens that puts the onus on society to accommodate it.

Ah yes, viewing disability as a problem to be fixed is very medical and rational and totally not based entirely on how your society is structured. I am very smart. It's not like someone with disabilities could ever be anything but a burden no matter how much society accommodates them, right? Stephen Hawking? Who's that?

I consider myself squarely left of center.

And yet, I think his remarks echo the reality and pain of a subset of parents of children with autism who feel left out of much of the conversation around the condition. Many advocacy groups focus so much on acceptance, inclusion and celebrating neurodiversity that it can feel as if they are avoiding uncomfortable truths about children like mine.

Once again we see how poisoning political definitions has created a reality where people believe they can call themselves left while believing textbook harmful right-wing ideology.

A Harvard-affiliated research center halted a panel on autism awareness in 2022, after students claimed that the panel’s language about treating autism was “toxic.” A student petition circulated on Change.org said that autism “is not an illness or disease and, most importantly, it is not inherently negative.”

"I, a NYT writer, know more about Autism than the people who fucking research it for a living. I am very smart and believe in science."

I understand why Mr. Kennedy is such a polarizing figure. I did not support his cabinet appointment, and I don’t believe his platform will materially help families like mine. I think his policies are likely to harm. I don’t think he was the right person to make those comments. But I was struck by his willingness to speak frankly about the painful parts of my child’s life. I don’t care if my child ever pays taxes — but I do care that she may never have the opportunity to work or live independently. She did not destroy my family, but I live in constant fear for her safety. I care deeply about her quality of life, and the limited options ahead. I appreciated his acknowledgment, because most of the time, families like mine are invisible.

The "center-leftist" siding with a literal Nazi and not realising the only reason he's acknowledging them is to dehumanise them.

My daughter turns 7 next month. I’ve long accepted that I may never hear her call me mom. I have grieved a million tiny deaths of the things I once assumed would be.

And there we have it, it's not about her child, it's about her. She became a parent because she wanted a "normal child" and now selfishly feels entitled to a "normal child" so she can fit in with societal expectations. The child is a mark of social progression to her, like a car or a home. When you have a child you shouldn't assume they will be anything you expected, they are an independent life that you are devoting yourself to ensuring their best life, not a pet.

There isn’t a vat of boiling acid hot enough to drown this person in

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a recent press briefing that autistic children will “never pay taxes,” “never hold a job,”

How terrible that must be

Didn't take much for the "left of centrist" to side with fascist shit.

I have no interest in defending Mr. Kennedy, whose shaky science and conspiracy theories will do nothing to benefit those with autism and their families.

And yet...

I live in terror of the day she outgrows cute, and I worry constantly that as she grows bigger, her world grows

What the fuck

If I had such parent I wouldn't speak either

oh yeah it's consent manufacturing time

parents of children with autism who feel left out of much of the conversation around the condition.

Oh yea, totally. The parents of autistic children are hardly ever heard from 🙄

We have moved from viewing disability through a purely medical lens — as something broken to be fixed

YOU CAN'T FIX IT!! god, why do people think if you invest enough tech points in an issue anything is possible? Just completely treat it as magic. I hate this attitude and it is so pervasive. You see people calling for conversion therapy with language like this too. Lots of disabilities are just- not fixable.

There’s a resistance to parents who wish their children were less disabled

I- I think everyone wishes your child was less disabled.

Jesus fucking Christ it’s always the Godamn parents

ugh, ew

i wish these people would question why the inability to hold a job and pay taxes is what makes someone considered worthless

Parents are encouraged not to use words like “severe,” “profound,” or even “Level 3” to describe our child’s autism

yeah, i wonder why. what a fucking nightmare this person is, i feel bad for her daughter. i like pokemon, i'm not literally a pokemon. when we say this shit has levels to it, i don't think ranking and numbering them is what anyone meant.

Someone wanna fill me in on what else the Kennedy ghoul said that must be so controversial it's not included in this article?