Apr 2, 2014 | Asperger's Syndrome, Autobiographical, Conspiracy Theories, Health & Wellness (Physical), mic, Science and Technology
Published: mic (April 2, 2014)
I have something uniquely in common with several million other Americans: I’m autistic.
At a time when Jenny McCarthy is spearheading a dangerous movement that blames my condition on vaccines — a myth dispelled by WebMD here — I am naturally sensitive to any mention of autism in the news, of which there have been a lot lately, especially when it’s discussed as if something’s “wrong” with me.... Read Original Article
Dec 4, 2013 | Asperger's Syndrome, Autobiographical, Love and Dating, Mental Illness, mic, Original Source Salon.com
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Dec 17, 2012 | Asperger's Syndrome, Autobiographical, Gun Control, Mental Illness, mic
Published: PolicyMic (December 17, 2012)
ow am I supposed to begin an article describing what it’s like to be autistic?
I use the term “autistic” because, although I was officially diagnosed as a child with “high-functioning Asperger’s Syndrome,” the American Psychiatric Association recently voted to remove Asperger’s Syndrome as a separate classification and instead place it under the broader diagnostic umbrella known as the “autism spectrum disorder.”... Read Original Article
