Connie Manning as a mother of an Autistic who has her own page. It’s an autism warrior mom page. She silences autistic voices. She invalidates self diagnosis. She works with the NCSA and ADW. Here is a timeline on what happened.
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How it all Started:
On June 15, Connie Manning, an allistic (not autistic) mother of an autistic had made this post about self diagnosis. I was made aware of this by a follower private messaging my Facebook page and telling me their concerns.
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| {Image discription: I have hid the profile of the author of this post, to protect her from further bullying. This was a post by an intelligent, kind, autistic Mom, whose son is also autistic, non-verbal. The rest of this will be My opinion only: THIS is why the hashtag #ActuallyAutistic is dangerous to the autism community at large. It is my opinion that most who use it, and are self-diagnosed don’t actually have autism, but use it as a platform for many other things, be it political, societal, intellectual or otherwise. Personally, when I see a group of people who use the hashtag #actuallyautistic and spew hate for everyone around them, from doctors to} |
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{Personally, when I see a group of people who use the hashtag #actuallyautistic and spew hate for everyone around them, from doctors to educators and especially to parents, I have a really hard time believing they truly are on the spectrum. Why? Because for one, my son is autistic. While I’m not, Ive had 23 years of living with someone who displays autistic traits, daily. Another reason is that I work in the autism community, and as such, have plenty of experience with all ranges of autism from nonverbal to highly academic, within our own organization and within our customer family. While Everyone is unique on the spectrum, I can confidently say that there is one quality that weaves its thread throughout everyone on the spectrum and that is ‘purity!} |
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{A recent example I will give, is when I offered a
comment that was of a different opinion that
the author, who claims to be #ActuallyAutistic.
Since then, I’ve had hate mail, threats to my
business, had a slogan made up and shared by
the community called ‘Connie Is A CxxT….and
that is just a bit of it.
These people are bullies, and have their own
agenda, and use autism as an excuse to be
jerks.
To me, that isn’t autism at all….
A perfect situation would be if everyone were
open minded. If everyone listened to another’s
opinion, and valued their input. If real
discussions could be made without bias, so
that future autistics aren’t having to go to battle
every time they have an opinion that is
different from #actuallyautistics}
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{There is something ethereal about autism. In my years of working with autistics at every end of the spectrum, I’ve yet to meet one who is spiteful, or uses hate mongering to further their cause. They also don’t have a ‘poor me’ mentality…. They are fighters, like my son. They are caring, like my son. They are peaceful, respectful of all life and differences, like my son. There is a dangerous ‘movement’, I’ll go ahead and call it, of #ActuallyAutistics who have decided on their own they have autism and that no one else should have any input but them. Most of them may very well have autism, but it’s been my experience that many ‘actually don’t, and it’s these ones that are giving autism a very bad name.} |
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{different from #actuallyautistics I believe #realautistics voices are being drowned out by self-diagnosed individuals with big chips on their shoulders who finally found something to use to be heard – at the expense of the autism community. Hey #ActuallyAutistics – Community doesn’t mean just one group of people. It takes autistics, parents of autistics, siblings of autistics, extended family of autistics, teachers of autistics, doctors of autistics, therapists of autistics, employers of autistics to join together, learn about each other and pave a way for a better future for autistics. It shouldn’t mean hate-mongering for anyone who isn’t you.} |
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{A recent example I will give, is when I offered a comment that was of a different opinion that the author, who claims to be #ActuallyAutistic. Since then, I’ve had hate mail, threats to my business, had a slogan made up and shared by the community called ‘Connie Is A CxxT….and that is just a bit of it. These people are bullies, and have their own agenda, and use autism as an excuse to be jerks. To me, that isn’t autism at all…. A perfect situation would be if everyone were open minded. If everyone listened to another’s} |
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{I believe #realautistics voices are being
drowned out by self-diagnosed individuals with
big chips on their shoulders who finally found
something to use to be heard – at the expense
of the autism community.
Hey #ActuallyAutistics – Community doesn’t
mean just one group of people.
It takes autistics, parents of autistics, siblings
of autistics, extended family of autistics,
teachers of autistics, doctors of autistics,
therapists of autistics, employers of autistics
to join together, learn about each other and
pave a way for a better future for autistics.
It shouldn’t mean hate-mongering for anyone}
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{Connie Manning -i-are-not-the-same-autism-and-self -diagnosis-8bbc587f2e7d MEDIUM.COM You and I are not the same (Autism and self-diagnosi… 4h Like Reply Author Not your Neuro-Typical Family Connie Manning bye Connie Just now Like Reply} |
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{Connie Manning http://autismjabberwocky.blogspot .com/2012/10/whats-wrong-with -diagnosing yourself.html?m=1 AUTISMJABBERWOCKY BLOGSPOT.CO What’s Wrong With Diagnosing Yourself with Aut… 3h Like Reply Ro Carlson Are you professionally or self diagnosed as NT? 2h Like Reply Connie Manning Ro Carlson professionally diagnosed as not NT. 2h Like Reply Ro Carlson Connie Manning do you feel confident in the diagnosis? If so, is it because the description of the diagnosis accurately describes your lived experience? 12m Like Reply Author Conversations With Chevy Ro Carlson yes I’m very confident in the diagnosis, and yes it does. Am Like Reply Ro Carlson Conversations With Chevy That’s great! Ok so when we find the description that describes our lived experience – why is that so different?} |
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Connie Manning Once again, twist my words to fit your agenda. It’s ok, I’m getting used to it. Just now Like Reply Message} |
The Boycott List
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{Image description: link Facebook post on Conversations with chey: Conversations With Chevy Sep 2: Here it is.. use your own discretion, but in my opinion, most of these are great to follow. HONESTLY, everyone on this list should ban together and report this. i Jierceautie.com FIERCEAUTIE.COM Autistic Internet Boycott List Youtube I have included descriptions on what happened wi…} |
Asking for Autistic Voices and Deleting them:
{❤️ Took down original. Too much hate. Not taking this one down, but no negative comments please. You bet your ass I’ll be tone-policing… now. I won’t be bullied into taking it down altogether, but You don’t get to use MY platform for hate… start your own. 😆 Sincere apologies to those who shared original with the best of intentions – please share again. ❤️ And to those who shared it to fuel hate …oh DARN. 😉}
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| {Dear #ActuallyAutistic
When a parent of an autistic child comes to you with questions, trying to understand her little one’s behaviour and needs, they are not looking for lessons on ‘person first language’ and how the puzzle piece is ‘wrong’. They are looking for genuine help and guidance from the the utmost experts. Remember what autism advocacy is really about, because this is your opportunity to truly make a difference. They NEED you. To dismiss a parent abruptly, because they haven’t followed your ‘rules’ doesn’t help them, doesn’t help their child, and certainly doesn’t advance autism awareness in any way. It’s ok to educate on the things that are important to you, but don’t shun or berate a parent because they ‘get it wrong’. Trust me, they want to get it right’. Conversations With Chery Let’s work together, not against. We all want the same thing.} |
Connected with NCSA
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{12 Nazreen Bibi Retweeted Connie Manning @conniem… Oct 14 #Autism Awareness #autistic #autism you If you want to learn about autism, ask an autistic, If want to learn about autism, ask an autism parent, If you want to learn about autism, ask a professional, If you want to learn about ambian 5 22 9 10 SED Nazreen Bibi @NazreenBibi1 Oct 14 I am single and o my goodness I am so ready to mingle 7 1} |
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{Nazreen Bibi @NazreenBibilOct 14 Wow this lady is loud and clear!! Good on you @conniemanning44 Connie Manning @connie… Oct 14 Real autistics who have been through the rigorous process of diagnostics, communication therapies, appts, speech therapies,OTs etc should NEVER be told by an internet self diagnosed asshole what they can and can’t say about their autism. Show this thread #actuautistic (crossed out) #diagnosedautistic} |
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{Thomas Clements 9 Retweeted Connie Manning @conniemanning44 · 15h From authentic_autism_advocacy (IG) #autism #Autism Awareness I agree, that the severe end of the spectrum is completely forgotten about by #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistic’s incessant harping over trivial matters diminishes and undermines real lived experience of autism.} |
Connection With a company
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| {Initial Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2019/07/02) */ Contact Name and Title: Connie M****** Director Contact Phone: ************ Contact Email: ******************* We have always been, and still} |
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{+ Parenting Through The Fog Messages Hi there – you can attack me, but not a company. That involves a law suit. 6 hours ago Thanks for the message! Please be advised that the page manager app on my phone works intermittently at best. My chronic health issues make it difficult to keep up with messages and replies to everyone, as well. I do my best to respond when I can! Much love! 6 hours ago st.com/news/true- crime/wp/2017/08/01/ they-trashed-their-wedding- photographer-over-a-125- fee-so-a-jury-told-them-to- pay-her-1-million/? outputType=amp WASHINGTONPOST.COM They trashed their wedding photographer over a $125 fee, so a… 6 hours ago · Seen 10:10 AM You cannot reply to this conversation.} |
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{Contact Us USA 616 Corporate Way #2 Valley Cottage New York, New York 10989 Phone: 604 996 7484 Email: sales@calmwear.net Canada 3383 205 Street Langley BC V2Z 209 Phone: 604 996 7484 Email: sales@calmwear.net Australia 4/30 Metro Court Gateshead NSW 2290 Email: sales@calmwear.net UK 7a Corn Exchange The Market Place Swaffham PE37 7AB Phone: 020 3494 4060 Email: sales@calmwear.net} |
The Issue with No Business License:
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Connection with a Company that Plagiarizes Autistics
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{“Their success isn’t determined by their challenges JETT PROOF I am an adult with Autism. I cannot read a traditional clock, do not know multiplications, and have trouble tying my shoelaces… I am also a law school graduate and hold a corporate job. The ability to tie your shoelaces does not determine your success.”} |
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{I am an autistic adult. I cannot read a traditional clock, do not know multiplication, and have trouble tying my shoes. Tam a law school graduate and hold a corporate job. The ability to tie your shoes does not determine your success. edgeoftheplayground.com} |
Plagurized Again
It Continues With the Sia Issue
Connie Impersonates an Anti ND Autistic
We could not prove it UNTIL NOW. I did not uncover it but THANK YOU to the autistic who did. I was busy with a newborn so I did not have time to dive into it.
After She is Exposed, She Still Targets Me
Connie Uses Quackery on Chevy
the video of Connie admitting she does this to her son:
Joint Hate Campaign Against Me and My Son By Connie and Fiona Oleary
Sources:
Fierce Autie 
Canada may have “free healthcare” but if you were missed growing up as a female due to being born before more recent studies you’re still screwed out of a free diagnosis. Once you’re 18 it’s 3-5k for a diagnosis and many still won’t diagnose females or atypical presenting properly. Imho should be free still at least until they get to people born in 2030 or 2040 cause by then hopefully it won’t be missed in masking people until they age out.
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The same goes for Australia. It was a 2 year wait for a child in the public system so i paid to get all 4 kids assessed through the private system at $800-$1400 each. Adults in my state still need to wait 2 years through the private system and it cost me $450
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Same in the UK. I waited nearly 20 years trying to get an official diagnosis with someone who was familiar with autism and AFAB people, as well as adult diagnosis, and it cost £1500. And, as most of the “free” psychs have multiyear waiting lists for assessment, and not all areas have people familiar with adult diagnosis, who would dismiss you anyway, there's no guarantee you'd get an effective diagnosis. My friend in Australia's husband was referred to one psych who instantly dismissed the idea of autism because he made eye contact, finished school and got married. So they had to pay for a private assessment. And the same goes for ADHD – Australia won't fund medication for adults unless they were diagnosed as a child. Ridiculous.
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This was one of the craziest things I've read in a while. This lady is an Abuser and very ignorant with facts. I lost it at “all Autistics are pure”. Even psychologists will tell you that's an Ableist Myth.
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