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24th January 2012

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Redefinition of Autism- A Heartfelt Appeal

The APA(American Psychiatric Association) is going to redefine Autism in the US. They want to narrow the definition so that it will only include the most severely autistic people (ex: people who can’t talk or never stop rocking or something like that). This cannot be allowed to happen. People like me (there are many many thousands of us) will lose the care that we need to help us function in society. I am not asking for hand-outs. I just want to continue my therapy so that I can be a productive member of society and be an independent adult. 

You might be asking why I even need help when I can type this message coherently. I shake, twitch, stutter, get sensory overload, and meltdown. Also I will never be able to do something as simple as drive a car. All of these things happen somewhat frequently, without the modern help that I (and so many others) get, we would all be dependent people until we die. I just want to be like you, able to function and make something of myself. I am already well into my career, but without the help I get I wouldn’t be able to do these things.

To all of the people who may argue that it is not the average person’s responsibility to help those who have such disorders I will say this: Without the help I have and still receive, I would be completely dependent on welfare for everything. I would cost the government a lot more money then I do now. All I am asking for i the ability to continue to see my therapist at an affordable price. It will save people money and prosperity in the long run. 

Obviously I am not urging anybody to do anything but if you could call (or e-mail) your local Congressman/woman and tell them to not allow this to happen, that would be great. Sorry to bother you with such a long post…

Thank you to those who read this.

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  1. thehermitonahill reblogged this from geladosnuvens and added:
    I will add that just because you don’t obviously see that someone...autistic or suffering...
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