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[5] Furthermore, according to the UK Office for National Statistics, the unemployment rate of autistic people may reach 85%, the highest rate among all disabled groups studied. It is noted that in many countries autism is not a disability protected by anti-discrimination employment laws, and this is due to many corporations lobbying against it. [6]
The neurodiversity paradigm is a view of autism as a different way of being rather than as a disease or disorder that must be cured. [40] [42] Autistic people are considered to have neurocognitive differences [34] which give them distinct strengths and weaknesses, and are capable of succeeding when appropriately accommodated and supported.
Central to the autism rights movement's beliefs is the right to self-determine if one is part of the autism community, that autistic people should be seen as the primary voice for people with autism, and that autistic people have the final say in what language should be used when talking about autism.
The pathology paradigm advocates for supporting research into therapies, treatments, and/or a cure to help minimize or remove autistic traits, seeing treatment as vital to help individuals with autism, while the neurodiversity movement believes autism should be seen as a different way of being and advocates against a cure and interventions that ...
The majority of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder want and are able to work, and there are well-publicized examples of successful careers. On the other hand, many autistic people have long been kept in specialized institutions, and even larger numbers remain dependent on their families.
“These are the people who you guys talk about,” Dez Martinez, a homeless advocate, told the council as she gestured to about 80 men, women and children gathered in the council chamber. “They ...
Encouraging discussion of a special interest can help autistic people develop social skills [23] and help them find social communities. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] Autism acceptance proponents encourage autistic people to embrace their special interests, as long as they are not interfering with other parts of a person's life. [ 36 ]
Surely, someone would have thrown their coat over her, ran to look for water, screamed at her to stop, drop and roll. Found a fire extinguisher.