Kristina Chew's article about the idea of a 'cure' for autism struck a chord for many. We asked other parents to share their views
Last week, Kristina Chew wrote about how she's struggled with whether it's right to support the medical community's efforts to find a cure for autism. We opened up the issues raised Kristina's piece to Guardian readers, and asked parents of autistic children to weigh in on what finding a cure means to them. Nearly 200 parents wrote in with their thoughts and we've published ten responses below.
Jane Daniel, London: 'I'll take the cure, please'
At diagnosis, the paediatrician said, "I'm afraid it's autism," and gave me a leaflet from the National Autistic Society. This pretty much set the tone for our experience with physicians: generally woefully ignorant, and not interested in investigating beyond the diagnosis. The lazy Rain Man references are as insulting as they are dull.
Last week, Kristina Chew wrote about how she's struggled with whether it's right to support the medical community's efforts to find a cure for autism. We opened up the issues raised Kristina's piece to Guardian readers, and asked parents of autistic children to weigh in on what finding a cure means to them. Nearly 200 parents wrote in with their thoughts and we've published ten responses below.
Jane Daniel, London: 'I'll take the cure, please'
At diagnosis, the paediatrician said, "I'm afraid it's autism," and gave me a leaflet from the National Autistic Society. This pretty much set the tone for our experience with physicians: generally woefully ignorant, and not interested in investigating beyond the diagnosis. The lazy Rain Man references are as insulting as they are dull.
- 3/1/2013
- by Guardian readers
- The Guardian - Film News
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