0. The event
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Open in new tab 1. First general presentation in Brazil by the founder of the Autistan Diplomatic Organization (22/09/2016)
1.1. PDF document of the presentation
There's just the slides (and not the explanations contained in the video, See the next chapter), but It's the fastest way to come up with an idea, in 3 the 5 minutes.
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1.2. Full video of the first lecture
1.3. Excerpt from this video briefly introducing the concept of Autistan
1.4. Full Audio Recording (in English)
The last few seconds of the video were cut off by YouTube's system (after 8 hours of full-day video), But you can hear the ending in the English audio recording (Applause and comments / Organizer's thanks).
2. Drawing showing the position of autism in relation to the “non-autism” (23/09/2016)
This drawing (in Spanish), Done quickly during the meeting, It's an attempt to lay the groundwork for really understanding autism.
Understanding the key idea of the drawing is essential to understanding autism.
2.1. Explanatory video of the drawing (in Spanish and English)
3. An audio interview (23/09/2016)
This appears to be a TV or newspaper interview (in English translated into Portuguese), It's a little confusing because there's noise.
4. Closing Speech (24/09/2016)
This conclusion is an attempt to share important principles and concepts about autism, with an autistic point of view, very different from the explanations “Official” Usual.
4.1. Audio recording of this “Closing remarks” (in English and Portuguese)
4.2. Text
CONCLUSION OF THE 1ST MEETING OF AUTISTIC BRAZILIANS IN FORTALEZA, 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 2016:
Here's how I see it:
1 – AUTISM It's not a disease, It's the name given to our special quirk, which is directly linked to global purity, truth, Coherence and harmony of the nature of life.
2 – The “PROBLEMS” are not part of autism, but yes:
2the – When Problems Are Felt by Others, It's because we've disturbed their comfort, Your Beliefs, its very basic set of “Boxes” (Standard Cases), Its conditioning and formatting, your automatic and approximate thinking, all kinds of non-autistic disabilities and limitations that prevent them from understanding us; And given that we're shaking your beliefs, They're afraid of us, but, Above all, They're afraid of the very small voice inside them that tells them we could be right, And they, Completely trapped and enslaved to their illusion: That's terrifying to them and that's why they don't want to see us.
2b – When Problems Are Felt by Us (When we suffer), They are the result of the conflicts and disharmonies that occur when we are forced to adapt, without the necessary protections, to a society that, by itself, it is not adapted to purity, Truth and Harmony: in fact, We're suffering from their non-autistic problems.
Specifically, Our difficulties and sufferings occur when we receive “Assaults” or “Imbalances” of the environment created by this artificial system.
This can be physical (and sense at the sensory level: generally, Unnatural or harmful variations)
Or it could be mental (and felt on the mental level: Inconsistencies, Injustices)
These aggressions are not felt by non-autistic people (otherwise, they would interrupt them), Why non-autism accepts the unacceptable, mainly because of its “comfort” (or laziness or selfishness), So, Briefly, “They don't care”. So, They don't see our problems, don't believe, don't understand, They don't want to adjust things for us, although, if they wanted to, There was always going to be a way to find common ground, But they don't want to make the effort.
When we suffer a lot, We make crises, And normal people get annoyed. And when we grow up, We see that there is complete absurdity and injustice in all of this, But we're impressed by most (We're isolated) And we don't dare believe we're right (That's why an event like this is so vital to us). So, We get confused, Depressed, with this and with the fact that we are constantly rejected and bothered.
We never asked for all these problems, We just want to be left alone. These problems are created by others, they are not ours, They are not “Autistic”.
2c – And what about the “Co-morbidities”, They are not unique to autism, so, are not part of autism or the so-called “Autistic Problems” or “sickness”.
3 – DEFICIENCY (DISADVANTAGE)
So, We are harmed because of these difficulties, Sufferings, rejections and exclusions created by the non-autistic problems of people deprived of the ability to understand autism, To understand our rich nature, Pure, Direct, coherent.
It doesn't come from us, it's the result of their mindsets and behaviors, so THEY have to provide solutions to the problems they create. Of course it's not easy for them, Even when they want to, And we must help them, We must explain to them.
There is a minority of non-autistic people who are not as autistic. “sick” As for what I describe, Who can understand it all: we must make alliances with them, like here, where this alliance is natural and so “Simply Beautiful”, As it should be everywhere: a spontaneous acceptance and harmony among humans.
Of course, relative to the general population, We have to make efforts to forgive and love them anyway, Because they are victims of their own system, then we should have compassion for them), And show them that they should love us too, What we are like, Not how they'd like us to be.
4- SOLUTIONS & THIS EVENT
I am really very impressed with this event, Feels like a dream, Because it's truly a celebration of autism, in a natural and positive atmosphere, with simplicity, No hypocrisy. Yesterday, in the session with the youngest autistic people, I was completely intrigued, So smart, Confident, Without any kind of shame, They're right, And it was truly one of the most amazing moments of my life, And it gives hope. When I think of all the conferences organized in the world, many of them without inviting any autistic people, but mostly doctors and so-called specialists, who don't know autism because they're not autistic, (Like you're going to hold a women's rights congress, Made only by men), I feel almost sorry for them, I'd like to tell them “hey, Wake up from your medical belief, You don't know what you're talking about, And that's why autism is still an enigma to you, Come and see us, See what's happening here, Look at the truth, Try to be courageous and humble, and simply open your eyes and ears!”
If other organizations could follow your example, It would be really fantastic and very helpful for all the autistic people in the world. Because here we talk about our peculiarity (Known as “autism”, but what would I call “Authenticism” – Meaning “genuine”), with simplicity, Not as a problem to be solved. It's not like when the TV invites an autistic person to talk about his or her life. “sickness” or “problem” or “syndrome”.
In fact, During these 3 Days, The problem we were talking about is the normal social system, that I call “Normalitarian”, 'Cause it's imposed on us, Like a totalitarianism. This system is fake, Deceiving nature and truth; We should not be ashamed of being inadequate to this system, That proves every day to be insane and dangerous: Just watch the news!
I'm glad it's inadequate, for being protected by my autistic nature (Authentic), I feel lucky to be inadequate to a social system that in itself is inadequate to life as it should be, to the natural rules of life and to the truth.
This system is harming all living things, but especially the most vulnerable: The Animals, Ethnic minorities, Biological minorities, Like Us.
This system scans or automatically rejects (Out of fear) everything you see as “strange”, What disturbs your comfort and beliefs (We show that the king is naked); And it's destroying everything that's “Out of the system”, only for materialistic needs, “Comfortism”, illusion.
He's, indeed, destroying life on Earth, and will soon begin to destroy the “Normal people”, Be physically, Be removing your humanity, Because they are increasingly dependent on machines and artificial intelligence.
That's why we must wake up, Not just to defend ourselves and the oppressed, but also to use our “Self-protection against nonsense” to help non-autistic people, because they are victims of their own delusion, And some of them want to change that and are brave enough to make efforts.
In other words, I think autistic people should be bolder, should open up to the best non-autistic people (like here), To save the world together, Before it's too late! Please, Wake up and get to know the different, And love them, It's urgent!
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Every autistic person should learn to play the role of normal people (Which isn't that hard), without fighting autism (Who's our best friend), but simply by learning to avoid “perturb” People.
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We have to find ways to raise awareness everywhere, with non-autistic people and especially with the administration and its rules, that they should take into account autism correctly. Are 1%, We are special, Our difference is our right, Our wealth is necessary for humanity: We can't and shouldn't fit into boxes: should be as an option “autistic” Everywhere, There should be reasonable accommodations everywhere, We have the right to insist on this, kindly or otherwise with law and justice. And when they just pretend to enforce the law, or when a state only pretends to respect conventions, So autistic people and their families should use international pressure, for instance, at the United Nations.
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Demedicalization, Institutionalisation! “Denormalization”, No to the dictatorship of the “Comfortism”, Unnatural nonsense! Abolition of “Normalitarian slavery”!
And, With the good, relaxed atmosphere I see here, With your open mind and common sense, organizations such as Abraça and the autistic people of Brazil can be an example to the world and pave the way for a “Gentle Autistic Revolution”!
Thank you very much.
Eric L., 24/09/2016 1º Brazilian Meeting of Autistic People (1°EBA), Fortress, Brazil
5. Opinion about the event
“That meeting was really amazing. A Historic Moment for Autism.
Certainly one of the best large-scale events at the national level for us, Autistic, in the world, and definitely an example for other countries.
It was organized by both autistic people and parents, And the combination was perfect; Autistic people weren't just “Guests” in a “Congress on Autism”, They were the center, It was really a celebration of autism and autistic people, in a very good atmosphere, simplicity, sincerity, common sense, True Stuff, Lots of songs, Lots of laughter, A few tears… Autism is the real life!
I've met some really great people, Proving that every autistic person, with its originality, Can (and should) Enriching the world.
It would be long to describe the event, I don't have time to do an article about it, But I want to add a few other important things:
At this event, The problem discussed was not autism, but the social system; We, Autistic, We could see our commonalities, realize that we have similar thoughts about autism and our situation, and, so, Become more confident, Feel stronger; Lots of people (Almost all of them) They told me they loved what I explained, that's so interesting and true etc.: This is important because it shows that my view of autism and the world is not just “Personal Ideas”. I believe that not only is autism not a problem, But autistic people may become increasingly necessary in the face of the world's problems.”
Eric L.
6. Important note about our action
Some passages say that one should fight and exert pressure (with the rights) and so on.: That's true, but this presentation was not made in the context of Autistan, and beyond that, the Autistan Diplomatic Organization was more of a project than a reality.
Today, We decided a long time ago (before 2019) that our organization shouldn't “fight” or “lobby” with public authorities.
That is up to the national organizations, Not us.
We provide additional information to governments, without any form of pressure.
In addition, Even if we wanted to pressure or make demands, We wouldn't have the right to do that.
Our role is complementary.
As it says in the video, “All Are Useful, We need everyone”.