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February 26, 2007

The Speak Out!: 'Normal' Shouldn't Be Only Acceptable Realm

Autistic Children: 'Normal' Shouldn't Be Only Acceptable Realm

by Sarah Smith Nessel

In an article written for the Kansas City Star, Ms. Nessel shares her concerns that the push to cure children with behavioral problems has costs for her and her child. She writes, "In essays ranging from the quietly eloquent to the explosively outraged, autistic teens and adults are speaking out against the prevailing attitude that their personality and behavioral traits constitute a disease that needs to be cured." Read the article here.