Ari Ne'eman, co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, discusses the autism rights movement and critiques organizations like Autism Speaks and the Judge Rotenberg Center.
Synopsis
Ari Ne'eman, co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, discusses the autism rights movement and critiques organizations like Autism Speaks and the Judge Rotenberg Center.
Synopsis
Ari Ne'eman, co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, speaks candidly about the autism rights movement in Citizen Autistic. Directed by William Davenport, the 2013 documentary features interviews with activists like Zoe Gross, who organizes the Disability Day of Mourning vigils. The film addresses critical issues such as the debate over a potential cure for autism and the controversies surrounding Autism Speaks and the Judge Rotenberg Center, known for its use of electric skin shock as a behavioral treatment.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Ari Ne'eman and Zoe Gross, key autism advocates.
- Find out about the Disability Day of Mourning vigils.
- See critiques of Autism Speaks and the Judge Rotenberg Center.
Did You Know
- Ari Ne'eman is a co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
- Zoe Gross created the Disability Day of Mourning vigils for filicide victims.
- The Judge Rotenberg Center uses electric skin shock for behavior modification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Citizen Autistic?
Citizen Autistic was directed by William Davenport.
What is the Autistic Self Advocacy Network?
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network was co-founded by Ari Ne'eman, who is featured in the documentary.
What controversial treatment is associated with the Judge Rotenberg Center?
The Judge Rotenberg Center is known for using electric skin shock aversive treatment as a form of behavioral modification.
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