"I'd Rather Be Autistic Than Whatever the Fuck RFK Jr Is"

The Autistic Community reacts to recent attacks

Earlier this week I wrote about RFK’s dangerous, offensive, and incorrect comments about Autism. The internet is afire with reactions to this crap. There’s good serious stuff like this joint statement from dozens of Autism organizations (including ones often at odds with one another!) agreeing that:

• “Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism. Decades of scientific research confirm there is no causal link. Public health messaging must be grounded in science and protect all communities.

• Autistic Individuals Deserve Respect and Support. Public dialogue and policy must reflect the inherent value, rights, and diverse needs of Autistic people.

• Evidence-Based Policy Is Essential. We call on policymakers to work in collaboration with Autistic individuals, families, researchers, clinicians, and disability organizations to ensure policy is grounded in science and responsive to community needs.”

There’s also so much creative, moving, and often funny stuff, here’s a little round up of what I’ve been seeing.

Mother Jones interviewing an Autistic poet:

Cool Buffalo Mom:

Comedian Dan Lamorte:

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My friend’s rad kid spouting poetry!

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Randos making the most out of the social square:

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Also yes LOL

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What’s the best reaction you’ve seen???