Thread by @StasaMA

And if we want better research, we can start with the research priorities of ***#ActuallyAutistic*** people, NOT allistic people.

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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https://twitter.com/DrMBotha/status/1586679851066572801

What are the autism research priorities of #ActuallyAutistic people?

This paper cites previous research asking this, & adds current results for autistic adults in Scotland.

https://twitter.com/STARTSNetwork/status/1585588426904145921

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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You will notice the VAST differences between what #ActuallyAutistic people want to see researched, & what non-autistic researchers want to see researched.

Autistic people want to see research that benefits *autistic* people's everyday lives.

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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Research that supports denying #ActuallyAutistic people's right to exist is dangerous & eugenicist.

We have *literally* been there before, not once but many times.

Including during the Holocaust.

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
#NeverAgainNeverForget

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In contrast, research in keeping w/#ActuallyAutistic people's autism research priorities SAVES LIVES.

Majority of funding for autism research is not in keeping w/these priorities.

ABSOLUTELY critical for this to change.

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
#NeverAgainNeverForget

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