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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The one thing I noticed as a special education teacher is that each child with autism is different. What's wrong with broadcasting an opportunity that might benefit some individuals and families? I know that many who participate in this forum are hurting, but isn't this supposed to be the nice forum where participants treated each other with respect and compassion? It seems that there are some new nasty posters who are ruining things for everyone. It's hard to post when you know that someone will almost inevitably label you and your post offensive, regardless of what you say.[/quote]

I think we can think critically without being called "nasty." yes, this is a great program. but it is always important to think about how your words and images promote stereotypes, particularly when the program is likely to be fodder for shallow feel-good social media stories that further dumb down the message. some people with autism might be great coders; [b]but I think it is important to be critical of suggestions that people with autism can only have jobs where they are socially isolated. because my guess is that to be a successful coder you *still* need social supports at work, and conversely there are many other types of work autistic people can do. [/b]

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Did you even look at the program website? Nowhere does it suggest it will be a good fit for all people with autism. Also, they specifically provide social skill development as one of their services and provide job coaches and mentors.[/quote]

I'm talking about how this program will be discussed in the media. Also somewhat concerning that it is going to cost a lot of money with no guarantee of a job.

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