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Neurologic is a podcast produced by autistic Leo Jones about autism, autistic advocacy & self-advocacy, issues of importance to autistics and the autistic community, and much more.

You can reach Neurologic by email at: neurologicpodcast@gmail.com

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/