Is it normal i find autistic awareness day rather insulting?

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Apparently they have this thing called Autistic awareness day. I was once asked to help participate and for class charity thing. I understand what it is trying to do but it sounds insulting when you think about it. Kind of like saying "Happy crippled week"! I mean I think crippled people who are aware of it feel bad and don't want to be reminded about it. How exactly do you spread Autistic awareness anyways? I am not Autistic I just find it rude to these type of people.

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  • westoptic
    10 years ago

    I'm on the Autism spectrum for Asperger's and I think Autism awareness day is a great idea. A lot of people still operate under the assumption that mental health conditions are a farce, but they couldn't be more false. I think spreading awareness of the Autism spectrum will help people understand what Autism is and how it can affect the behavior of other people and therefore, it will allow for people to gradually become more accepting.

    Ignorance leads to discourse, but education can bring people together so they can better understand one another.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Ok but how do you spread it?

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      • NeuroNeptunian
        10 years ago

        Similar to the way in which you would spread herpes, I guess.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          10 years ago

          That is not how it works. It is not contagious.

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          • NeuroNeptunian
            10 years ago

            Autism is not contagious. Awareness can be. Catch the knowledge, my friend.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    I have autism and I think its good that people understand how it effects people because most people don't know much about it or just believe the stereotypes such as all autistic people don't talk or are low functioning. Autism is a vague diagnosis and effects people diagnosed with it in different ways. Two people with the same diagnosis may have little in common.
    Having a holiday for it though seems pointless.
    I think not even just autism but all types of brain differences should be taught in school because you are going to have to deal with different types of people in life.

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  • Wendell
    10 years ago

    Blind deaf awareness day when everyones aware but them

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  • IDiGAFi
    10 years ago

    I think it's called autistic awareness day because more than anything it's supposed to inform people who don't know anyone who is autistic by first hand about this condition. To say it simply: if a mother puts her child in daycare and finds out there is an autistic kid there, it's best if she knows exactly what this means and doesn't start to freak out about possible dangers, confusing this condition with other types of mental disease.

    I don't think it has so much to do with autistic people themselves, but with people who know nothing about it. But I'm not sure, I'm just guessing.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Why does it matter if the daycare has an autistic child? That sounds rather judgmental of another mother. It should not be everyone's business what is wrong with another child. If a child has urinary issues and wears a diaper into adulthood should we go shout it to the heavens? I don't see why its necessary for everyone to know everything about other peoples children. That is nosy and rude.

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      • IDiGAFi
        10 years ago

        Given the fact that it is a mental disorder, someone who doesn't fully understand it's nature might be afraid of the possibility that autistic people could pose a danger to others. It's not completely illogical, just a lack of information. If you found out someone in your care is hanging out with someone who has a mental disorder called Vuisnavurie's disease, wouldn't you be the slightest bit concerned?

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          10 years ago

          What you are saying is the same as asking someone to tell you there bathroom habits. Why is it anyones business beside your own? Like demanding to know why you "Do not eat cow" for dinner.

          Maybe that person is from India why should I care? If they choose to keep it to them selves I should not make a seen or go digging. People should have that basic respect for each other. Not judge people for being a little different. That is basically what you are proposing people should do.

          If the child is in a higher grade and are around the ages 11-18 making a skeptical out of them is going to ruin their lives. I have seen kids like this and its very hard for them. So I do not picking them out is in anyway helpful.

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          • IDiGAFi
            10 years ago

            You do not seem to be willing to reason, so this discussion is pointless.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              10 years ago

              You asked if I would care if another person child was autistic at daycare. I actually would not care unless it had a direct impact or possible impact on my children. If not why should I care? If the kid has a medical issue where they pee there pants well its that families issues to deal with things. If the child takes special classes in school do I need to know about it? I do not care about things like that since I just see them as people. If its not severe to the point they may hurt another child its none of my business. In higher grades children get made fun of for this type of thing. Maybe babies can not make fun of other but older children do.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          10 years ago

          Not if it did not have a direct effect on my child. If they are carrying a virus or something well yes I might be concerned. However I do not see why I should have to know everyone's business. Also some autistic people are not that different from a lot of people. I have known some autistic people and you really could not tell but you could tell they were slow.

          Nothing seemed wrong with them and overall seemed like a normal person. So I do not think we should be waving around flags saying "Look! Look! Autism"! That seems rude and unnecessary unless the child has severe retardation in which instance it would be impossible not to tell. I do not think we should be pointing it out. It is like pointing out the kid with a bladder condition or kid who wears glasses.

          Picking on people for being different is rude. I also do not think other parents NEED to be informed unless it has the possibility of creating an issue. People have a right to privacy. I have even known people with mental diseases like schizophrenia who only told certien people. They had it under control with medication.

          Do you think we should go around alerting the city that "Oh my god! they are mentally ill"! It is not necessary is nosy and rude. Also a mature parent is not going to fly off the handle without figuring out what it is if they are informed. If they are in all honestly I do not think they deserve to be a parent since they are not adult enough to raise kids.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    I find autistic people insulting.

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