American U AXiD members disaffiliating

[jolene]

I've never met a parent of an autistic child who didn't wish there was something to help. My nephew is autistic. Highly intelligent (extremely, but I'm his aunt so I'm partial), but needs resources. Alpha Xi does not view it as a disease. AS seeks to research and help those who are on the spectrum. Sorry, I'm close to this issue. He is important to me and as an AXiD, it makes me even more passionate about AS. And these sisters are leaving over an imagined slight.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by jolene

I've never met a parent of an autistic child who didn't wish there was something to help. My nephew is autistic. Highly intelligent (extremely, but I'm his aunt so I'm partial), but needs resources. Alpha Xi does not view it as a disease. AS seeks to research and help those who are on the spectrum. Sorry, I'm close to this issue. He is important to me and as an AXiD, it makes me even more passionate about AS. And these sisters are leaving over an imagined slight.

Whether or not Alpha Xi Delta views it as a disease, the issue is whether AS does...

Help yes. And that's 4% of what they do. Far more goes into making sure that more autistic people aren't born and that they are "cured".

http://www.rootpolicy.com/wp-content...lor_2017-1.pdf

And although the thread has turned to the discussion of AS, it has been pointed out that that hasn't been shown to be the reason that they are leaving.