Joe, a 13-year-old with autism, criticizes Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s negative statements on autism. Kennedy claimed autism destroys families and prevents children from contributing to society. His comments sparked outrage among the neurodiversity community, which views autism as a natural variation in human development. Advocates argue that there’s no single correct way to be human and highlight the positive aspects of autism. Figures like Temple Grandin and Anthony Hopkins demonstrate how autism can correlate with unique strengths, making it an integral part of individuals’ identities.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said, "Autism destroys families, and more importantly, it destroys our greatest resource, which is our children.... Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted.... We have to recognize we are doing this to our children, and we need to put an end to it."
Neurodiversity advocates argue that there is no single "correct" way of being a person, emphasizing the positives of autism and its uniqueness.
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