Brief disclaimer
This is the final of a three-part article series based on a paper I originally wrote for a University rhetoric course. I broke it into three parts and made efforts to edit it to make it easier to read, so I hope you enjoy.
If you missed parts one and two, I recommend reading those first.
Autistic liberation
Having identified extensive issues on both sides of this debate in my previous article, I turn now to our philosophers and critical thinkers for guidance. I want to know what lessons we can take away from their work and experience in order to help unite these factions in solidarity.
After all, despite significant philosophical and experiential differences, we all want essentially the same thing: liberation for Autistic people. I believe Freire, Táíwò, and Chapman have provided excellent blueprints to aid us in this complex process.
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