tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post3083482407570218563..comments2023-11-01T16:52:49.154-04:00Comments on Autistics Speaking Day: Changing the Name of Autistics Speaking DayKathryn Bjornstad-Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757451092927118197noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-13497570648116533382011-11-21T15:42:11.707-05:002011-11-21T15:42:11.707-05:00How about just "AutisticSDay"? This wou...How about just "AutisticSDay"? This would let you keep the ASDay short form. <br /><br />Those who want and/or can "shout out" online can do so, and could be encouraged to do so.<br /><br />It's still your day.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412499977772584848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-78610313757830798012011-11-17T16:31:02.116-05:002011-11-17T16:31:02.116-05:00I think it could be made more inclusive with a nam...I think it could be made more inclusive with a name change. I doubt it would remove the objections raised by many, however.<br /><br />I liked the idea of "autistics speaking day". The play on "Autism Speaks" was excellent. I find it ironic that many think "autism speaks" represents those who are nonverbal, young, or intellectually disabled and not obviously "speaking". But, when "autistics speaking" is brought up, there is controversy.<br /><br />I spent a lot of time thinking in the days leading up to ASDay about the existing autistic community. At least the parts that I see/hear/read. I think that there does need to be a move to be more inclusive as I can say (and I hope you understand I say this with respect) that I don't see how my autistic kid is a part of the autistic community, at least as it seems to be defined. I don't what to suggest that could be a possible way to change that, but I would like to see a movement towards that change.<br /><br />As a general rule, I do not write about personal experiences: my own or that of my autistic kid. But, I spent a lot of time wondering how my kid could participate in ASDay. If I were true to my kid, could I be a conduit for that story and wouldn't that be a version of "autistic speaking"? The danger, of course, is of using the child as a sock puppet for the parent's views and experiences. I don't think it is an easy task, even for the most well intentioned parent.<br /><br />I greatly appreciate you opening a dialogue on inclusion. I hope I haven't diverted it too much with a parent's viewpoint.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412499977772584848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-26425601624870824742011-11-15T22:44:15.144-05:002011-11-15T22:44:15.144-05:00You ask me, you couldn't have come up with a b...You ask me, you couldn't have come up with a better designation that "Autistics Speaking Day," except maybe simply "Autistics Speak." When Autism Speaks speaks, "autism" is a word that is drilled in repeatedly for emphasis. I was skeptical at first of so many with a beef, but even casual observations of media interviews of their spokescritters reveals rather intense message discipline.<br /><br />If it means anything that money talks, then it makes sense that autistics speak. Whether or not they utter utterances. No? At any rate, it never occurred to me that autistics speaking would necessarily entail an oral element.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-64130392675975845382011-11-15T16:33:57.477-05:002011-11-15T16:33:57.477-05:00Just my neurotypical 2c : "Autistics Speaki...Just my neurotypical 2c : "Autistics Speaking Day" takes place almost entirely on the internet, so the primary mode of communication is writing (with the option of video or recorded sound). <br /><br />So already "Autistics Speaking Day" is a figure of speech, not a literal expression. At least to neurotypical me.Liz Ditzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455722013211350247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-50243774763768240942011-11-15T12:53:02.098-05:002011-11-15T12:53:02.098-05:00Autistics Communication Day?Autistics Communication Day?Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990268433759853721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-20258509255111971282011-11-15T12:45:06.346-05:002011-11-15T12:45:06.346-05:00How about something with "connect" or &q...How about something with "connect" or "connecting?" Or "shout out?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-73261053767657862292011-11-15T12:34:47.291-05:002011-11-15T12:34:47.291-05:00I personally like the name because it reflects tha...I personally like the name because it reflects that Autistics have something to say even IF its not verbally done so. Speaking to me, does not necessarily reflect using verbal speech. And as an added bonus - the name contradicts a very well known organization that tends to believe Autistics have nothing to say.Amy Caraballohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952935915378421291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772781877284454113.post-23147927044790112272011-11-15T02:35:41.675-05:002011-11-15T02:35:41.675-05:00Autistics' Communicating Day.Autistics' Communicating Day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com