Sep 2, 2018
Is it true that Autistics can't be astronauts? Sure, there are
possibly a few autistics who have applied, but is such a
dream....realistic? Leo Jones discusses a recent interaction with a
post from a parent of an autistic child who persistently reaffirms
their conviction to one day visit the moon, as well as touching on
the malevolent implications of "intentional communities" and
more.
Sources:
NASA Astronaut page: https://astronauts.nasa.gov/
NASA Astronaut application: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423817000
Information regarding "Intentional Communities":
The Ford Foundation's Intentional Community Plan:
http://nosmag.org/ford-foundation-breaks-commitment-to-disability-rights-funds-institution-homes-for-life-madison-house/
PDF citing term 'inclusion zealot': http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/HFL-Planned-Community-25.pdf
Information about the Judge Rotenberg Center and their electric shock devices: http://autisticadvocacy.org/stoptheshock/