03-09-2008, 08:34 PM
03-10-2008, 06:50 AM
Ethel Wrote:
I don't think any of those are the result of a phobia, just ignorance.
Phobia refers to both an irrational fear of someone or something as well as an irrational hatred or dislike of someone.
03-10-2008, 10:47 AM
erkolos Wrote:
It's demonizing an essential part of who we are, curebie might a more appropriate term for it though.
Curebie refers to something specific, though - supporting a cure for autism.
Not all curebie's actually hate autistic people - it's often more of a pity thing, or a misguided compassion thing...
03-10-2008, 11:53 AM
I dont think some parents stop to think that if they take away the autism they take away who their child is. I find that the qualities I love most about my son have to do with his autism. Although some arent so desirable but really who is 100% happy with who they are? I dont think anyone is really "normal". Everyone has something going on.
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