Autistic Daily

Jon Mitchell is a 53 year old man diagnosed with High Functioning Autism who is a self-described as being, “pro-cure, anti-neurodiversity, anti-special ed”, and “anti-ABA.”

“I have something to p**s off everybody!” he states on his website.

So what exactly is it about Mr. Mitchell that is rubbing autistics and family and friends of these individuals the wrong way?

Does being pro-cure and anti-neurodiversity mean he wants everyone cured, even those on the high functional end and Asperger’s? Even those who might express interest in not being cured?

Or is he simply wanting the option for everyone who desire it to become “normal?”

Tulsa Special Needs Kids Examiner Heather Sedlock took the daunting task of trying to decipher Mr. Mitchell’s motives behind some of his statements, such as the following:

“Though I don’t agree with the overall concept of neurodiversity and I think their claim that it is a human rights movement is disingenous propaganda.  I am in favor of respect and good treatment of persons with disabilities and I agree those should not be mutually exclusive with wishing for a cure for autism. “

Read Heather’s take on Mitchell’s statements.

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