tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post1606654927050349039..comments2024-02-04T22:47:20.371-05:00Comments on No Stereotypes Here - Neurodiversity activist blog: Autistics Speaking DayCorina Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-84505314780755403942011-11-17T20:09:20.773-05:002011-11-17T20:09:20.773-05:00Thanks for this informative post! I really appreci...Thanks for this informative post! I really appreciated it :) <a href="http://ysseo0.cafe24.com/Cafe24-Extension-Google-Map-Route" rel="nofollow">cafe24 google map extension</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-13099539743173827732010-11-01T11:55:27.272-04:002010-11-01T11:55:27.272-04:00I'm so glad to find this post! I am not autist...I'm so glad to find this post! I am not autistic, but am the mom of a very special little one. The communication shut down bothered me for reasons I couldn't quite figure out, and finally, late last night, I wrote this post. http://asdmommy.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/i-will-not-be-silent/<br /><br />I look forward to reading more of your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-44831294003680710402010-11-01T06:30:44.354-04:002010-11-01T06:30:44.354-04:00I really like this idea and want to share this day...I really like this idea and want to share this day with you.<br /><br />Greeting from Germany<br />SabineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10279797799658414106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-9659289451883218782010-10-31T12:03:19.180-04:002010-10-31T12:03:19.180-04:00@clay, however you can participant is awesome! I&...@clay, however you can participant is awesome! I'll be looking out for you :D<br /><br /><br />@David, I saw that you posted on the FB page as well. Thanks for covering both sides of the story. I wish that I could tune in, but I'm sort of in Canada. Thanks again!Corina Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-78126745171557787872010-10-31T09:09:04.749-04:002010-10-31T09:09:04.749-04:00I'm a journalist with 4ZZZ-FM community radio ...I'm a journalist with 4ZZZ-FM community radio in Brisbane, Australia. <a href="http://4zzznews.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/online-communication-shutdown-for-autism-awareness-criticised-by-autism-activists-talkaboutautism/" rel="nofollow">This is a story I'll be reading on air tomorrow morning (Australian time) about the criticism of the shutdown</a>. <br /><br />I found out about this after people on Twitter independently suggested the use of a #TalkAboutAutism hashtag to oppose the shutdown; I started digging around and found out about this through Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg's blog.David Jackmansonhttp://www.djackmanson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-41334810125465090092010-10-28T15:40:44.488-04:002010-10-28T15:40:44.488-04:00Rachel said:
"I'm suggesting that those ...Rachel said:<br /><br /><i>"I'm suggesting that those of us not on Facebook or Twitter ask others to post links to our best blog pieces."</i><br /><br />I'm on Twitter, and I'll be doing that, though I have a Doctor's appointment mid-afternoon. Twitter handle is mooncatadams.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424036357963352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-17017098476089400852010-10-27T23:33:40.373-04:002010-10-27T23:33:40.373-04:00I deleted the comment from Marianne, since she cop...I deleted the comment from Marianne, since she copies and pastes the same comment to the next post. I don't like repeating myself, and I figure that the comments here are getting long enough without having to scroll down so much. So I will be addressing her comment in the comments of the next post.Corina Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-62648134003351890672010-10-27T19:23:54.461-04:002010-10-27T19:23:54.461-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Mariannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-14956052544108391132010-10-27T13:49:11.141-04:002010-10-27T13:49:11.141-04:00You can count on me to join you in speaking out on...You can count on me to join you in speaking out on November 1st! I will also be tweeting with the hashtag #AutismShoutOut!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333402968377000814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-39419272594814635682010-10-26T23:42:39.228-04:002010-10-26T23:42:39.228-04:00@Dude, a valid opinion. If there is a worthwhile ...@Dude, a valid opinion. If there is a worthwhile organization involved with Communication ShutDown, or any fundraising event, I do agree that we should help them out, maybe comment that we don't like the way they're doing things. Maybe skip the event and donate directly to the organization. <br /><br />But I think it also depends. See, I don't see the organization for my country in this as being a supportive organization that truly supports autistic people in the long run. <br /><br />But your idea is excellent, to provide alternative organizations to support.Corina Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-49265149283402474252010-10-26T12:06:02.782-04:002010-10-26T12:06:02.782-04:00I plan to take part in Autistics Speaking Day, but...I plan to take part in Autistics Speaking Day, but I think we can still support those who choose to shut down. We can disagree with them, but if they're charitably supporting worthwhile organizations, I don't see that as a bad thing. If we don't agree with the choices of charities, we should suggest our own. I plan to do this along with the speaking up and the link sharing.<br /><br />Please also see this post over at Osocio where I've commented and promoted our alternative event. http://osocio.org/message/find_out_what_its_like_to_live_without_communication/Dude, I'm An Aspie.http://dudeimanaspie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-8340975782291418632010-10-25T23:11:35.754-04:002010-10-25T23:11:35.754-04:00Corina: I have had similar folks come up on my blo...Corina: I have had similar folks come up on my blog and attack from a completely emotion view, without any logic or understanding of why we disagree. Kudos for you to taking time to answer them in a calm, logical manner. I am not so patient.<br /><br />Looking forward to 11/1.<br /><br />-NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-50786980697146107972010-10-25T22:22:47.665-04:002010-10-25T22:22:47.665-04:00@ajt320
it's interesting how you seem to have ...@ajt320<br />it's interesting how you seem to have not read any of this and the last post to understand exactly why we are disagreeing with Communication Shutdown, that it does not actually raise accurate autism awareness, and that the money it raises goes to autism organizations that we do not find to be in the best interests of autistic people. The link you post in support of Communication Shutdown seems to imply this, or at least that you do not value the opinion of autistic persons and have not considered our point of view. <br /><br />It's also interesting how you imply that we are 1) not on the spectrum and/or 2) not in need of advocacy. <br /><br />Everyone needs advocacy. Advocacy is the act of speaking out for yourself, to ask for things on your own or on another's behalf. It covers everything from asking for a glass of water to help in finding a job. <br /><br />But I have a feeling that you mean it in a way that implies that we are "not as autistic" or "not as disabled" as others, and thus should not be speaking. <br /><br />I find it interesting that you appear to be so knowledgeable about my personal, real life situation through my online posts. Or from the posts of anyone here. Why yes, some of us have disclosed some of our personal lives, I'm sure that we have not poured out every little detail of our lives, and nor are we required to do so. <br /><br />So I find it interesting that you seemingly make such broad generalizations for people whom you have never, to my knowledge, ever met. <br /><br />I highly suggest that you rethink your position considering this.Corina Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-86086232677621037562010-10-25T19:24:35.561-04:002010-10-25T19:24:35.561-04:00http://www.jonathannguyen.net/column-j/people-unki...http://www.jonathannguyen.net/column-j/people-unkind/<br /><br />I would encourage all to read this article. You do a disservice to those on the spectrum that need advocacy by those who are not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-26508244401756552112010-10-25T02:49:00.490-04:002010-10-25T02:49:00.490-04:00Awesome; I'll be linking your account to the p...Awesome; I'll be linking your account to the page as well. Good luck to you, and thank you so much for coming up with this idea. It's actually been really helpful for me because I got motivated to do something instead of watching you all have the fun. :)Kathryn Bjornstad-Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757451092927118197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-90119009246757298892010-10-24T19:19:18.116-04:002010-10-24T19:19:18.116-04:00hi there, sorry for not responding earlier; there ...hi there, sorry for not responding earlier; there was a bit of a family emergency and I was out of contact. <br /><br />Awesome, I've joined the FB event!! It's so cool that so many people have responded and are excited about this!! and who have advertised it!! Wow!!! <br /><br />K Bjornstad, I don't mind being mentioned, linked or included at all!! Thank you so much!!<br /><br />Laura, I'll try to see whether I can get a hold of Ari and mention it to him directly :D<br /><br />Rachel, Awesome!!! <br /><br />Thanks all!!Corina Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-24916637230762653052010-10-23T22:28:30.855-04:002010-10-23T22:28:30.855-04:00Corina,
I replied to the lady who advertised this...Corina,<br /><br />I replied to the lady who advertised this and I plan on posting a blog on Nov. 1 at my autisable site. <br /><br />http://heatherbabes.autisable.com I'm not sure what I'll be writing about.. but just wanted you to know that I think this is a GREAT answer to the conundrum of Communication Shut Down!Heather Babeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032800572592796632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-88565029291218545022010-10-23T20:50:55.946-04:002010-10-23T20:50:55.946-04:00http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-nash...http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-nashville/communication-shutdown-day-is-answered-with-autistics-speaking-day <br /><br />We're in the news! I was quoted, and so were Corina and Rachel.<br /><br />Corina, would it be okay if I included your blog in the list of participants? It is your idea and I would like to direct people to your blog on the 1st.Kathryn Bjornstad-Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757451092927118197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-33916053282690165702010-10-22T21:56:22.296-04:002010-10-22T21:56:22.296-04:00Hi Corina,
I've blogged about Autistics Speak...Hi Corina,<br /><br />I've blogged about Autistics Speaking Day with a link back to this post. I'm suggesting that those of us not on Facebook or Twitter ask others to post links to our best blog pieces.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />RachelRachel Cohen-Rottenberghttp://www.journeyswithautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-39879014594073264792010-10-22T19:36:43.376-04:002010-10-22T19:36:43.376-04:00Some one should lobby ASAN to start a neurodiversi...Some one should lobby ASAN to start a neurodiversity awareness day. Garner some publicity for ASAN. And give us something positive to blog about...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764022300747217993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-66889942547879383732010-10-22T15:43:11.809-04:002010-10-22T15:43:11.809-04:00http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140107279369...http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140107279369668 I created this event on Facebook. Please join if you have an account.<br /><br />By the way, love your blog. :)Kathryn Bjornstad-Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757451092927118197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-367474546457146242010-10-22T12:48:17.121-04:002010-10-22T12:48:17.121-04:00@Laura, you're right, there should be. especi...@Laura, you're right, there should be. especially given all the misinformation about Neurodiversity. <br /><br />Lemme check, I think there might already BE a day, but I'm not too sure. If there isn't, we should totally make one!Corina Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707230826401476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-83504751072909912872010-10-22T11:15:13.715-04:002010-10-22T11:15:13.715-04:00@Corina:
I don't know if I will succeed to pos...@Corina:<br />I don't know if I will succeed to post something for this day, but I'll try<br />@Laura:<br />I think you're right, a Neurodiversity Awareness Day would be great!Ole Ferme l'Oeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07632467869395776084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-42699457447571781722010-10-22T07:23:41.255-04:002010-10-22T07:23:41.255-04:00Just curious: why is there not a Neurodiversity Aw...Just curious: why is there not a Neurodiversity Awareness Day? <br /><br />While I appreciate the counterpoints to traditional autism awareness efforts (which don't resonate with me), I would think that setting a new message would be more effective than countering the old messages. Just a thought.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764022300747217993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967073850231837312.post-38269511214764816542010-10-21T20:30:35.823-04:002010-10-21T20:30:35.823-04:00This sounds really great, Corina. I don't use ...This sounds really great, Corina. I don't use FB or Twitter--they depress the living hell out of me--but I will encourage others to speak out on November 1!Rachel Cohen-Rottenberghttp://www.journeyswithautism.comnoreply@blogger.com