My work is providing support for Autism Awareness

[Alvaro Ramirez]

Hello! I just wanted to give a shout out to my employer Dr. Bryan Hendriks and Dream Dental Implant Center (www.DreamDentalImplants.com). He has agreed to give a portion of all earnings during the month of April to provide support for Autism Awareness month and Autism Speaks. He is even running a fundraiser to raise funds (Fundraise Your Way - Autism Speaks).
As a father of a son with Aspergers I have watched my son grow so much over the years. He amazes me like nothing else. I am grateful for the support of businesses who are trying to make a difference.
If you could find it in your heart to help support the fundraiser that would be appreciated, you could even share it with others. Thank you!

 

[Fino]

I don't think Autism Speaks is highly supported here.
Just a word of advice.
Good luck, though!

 

[Isadoorian]

Yes, Autism Speaks is a giant sham; more Against Autism than For; they're basically the PETA of the Autism Community

Here's some Articles and the like that may change your view on these so called "helpers and supporters"

A Roundup of Posts Against Autism Speaks

Why Autism Speaks Doesn't Speak For Me

https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AutismSpeaksFlyer_color_2016.pdf

4 Simple Reasons I Don't Support Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks - RationalWiki

 

[Catana]

This is one of the worst places in the world you could have asked for support for Autism Speaks -- especially when accompanied by a promotion for your employer. Look up the word "spam."

Better to educate yourself and your employer about who is actually supporting autistics. It certainly isn't Autism Speaks. Isadoorian, just above me, has plenty of good links.

 

[Autistamatic]

Oh dear... Another case of good intentions not backed up by any research on the subject

If your employer wants to support autistic people, why not drop A$ and support ASAN instead?

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Perhaps a little look at how this sham organisation spends the money your employer will raise might make them think twice about wasting their efforts, not to mention the bad publicity from associating with such a corrupt business.

 

[Fridgemagnetman]

Oh dear... Another case of good intentions not backed up by any research on the subject

If your employer wants to support autistic people, why not drop A$ and support ASAN instead?

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Perhaps a little look at how this sham organisation spends the money your employer will raise might make them think twice about wasting their efforts, not to mention the bad publicity from associating with such a corrupt business.

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The first thing you see about any charity should be a graph like that.

 

[FreeDiver]

The number one problem with Autism speaks is that they only speak for the parents of autistic children. They don't speak for autistic people themselves (children and adults.) in any way.

 

[Crossbreed]

@Alvaro Ramirez , hello & welcome, anyway.

For donations and help with finding competent service providers, I would recommend the following:

• US Autism Association
• The Autism Society of America (local affiliates)
• Local [Salt Lake City] Providers

 

[Crossbreed]

Yes, Autism Speaks is a giant sham; more Against Autism than For; they're basically the PETA of the Autism Community

Autism Shrieks...?