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June 26, 2006

Autism Movement Seeks Acceptance, Not Cures

Michael John Carley is trying to change your image of autism. He has autism and he's happy just the way he is. He thinks that might surprise you.

Get the story from NPR here.

Also, follow the "listen" link for the story on All Things Considered, which includes several personal profiles of people who "celebrate" their having autism, including the story of Amanda Baggs who writes on her blog about autism.

06:25 PM in Autism |

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