"People want immediate or simple answers when an unimaginable tragedy like this occurs. Autism did not cause this horror. The profound tragedy of these senseless murders will only be compounded if it results in unwarranted discrimination against people with autism."
These are some articles that you guys can read for further info regarding the mass shooting in Newtown and how does some irresponsible critics relate Autism/Aspergers with the tragedy.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2012/12/17/asperger_s_and_newtown_school_shooting_autistic_does_not_mean_violent.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/17/us-gun-violence-connecticut_n_2318704.html
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/my-life-aspergers/201212/asperger-s-autism-and-mass-murder
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/12/17/connecticut-shooting-autism/16970/
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/opinion/dont-blame-autism-for-newtown.html?_r=3&
click here to obtain the full article.
Our hearts go out to the families and town of Newtown, Connecticut for this heartbreaking event. Some medias are reporting that the shooter might have had an autism spectrum disorder. Some have also inaccurately reported that there is a linkage between autism and planned violence. People with disabilities or disorders should not be blamed in the midst of these types of tragedies. Therefore please keep the families of Newtown in your prayers.
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