Difference between awareness and acceptance?
Do you think people are autism "aware"?
The supposed rates are 1 in 64 now, or something along those lines, according to the CDC. What do you think about that?
Me- I think that they need to do research on a wider group of people of different age ranges, and with current data. Not data from years ago. Sure there's likely an increase- but is that due to environmental stuff, genetics, or just a better diagnostic criteria?
What do you think about companies such as chilli's donating 10% of customer checks to autism charities that support anti-vaccine campaigns? Misguided attempts at helping?
What about Autism Speaks and it's "Light it up blue" campaign? Should we light it up rainbow instead- since we're all different and no two people with autism are alike? Why 'blue'?
Friendly debate is welcomed, but avoid personal attacks for differing opinions.
Update: Chili's cancelled their "Give back" event and are looking for other ways to support autism.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/.....n_5101026.html
UPDATE: 5:15 P.M. EST -- Chili's has canceled the event after negative feedback from customers.
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“While we remain committed to supporting the children and families affected by autism, we are canceling Monday's Give Back Event based on the feedback we heard from our guests," a Chili’s Grill & Bar spokesperson said to the Huffington Post in an email. "We believe autism awareness continues to be an important cause to our guests and team members, and we will find another way to support this worthy effort in the future with again our sole intention being to help families affected by autism."
Also about the NAA supporting anti-vaccine policies:
http://nationalautismassociation.or.....ses-of-autism/
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The National Autism Association believes:
Vaccinations can trigger or exacerbate autism in some, if not many, children, especially those who are genetically predisposed to immune, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.