Autistic Self Advocacy Network is an advocacy organization for people on the autism spectrum supporting autonomy for people with autism. It is notable for its long-running dispute with Autism Speaks, which ASAN has claimed holds a “lack of regard for the voices of the autistic community,”1 and for opposing the practices of the controversial Judge Rotenberg Educational Center.
References
- “Statement on Autism Speaks Board Appointments.” Autistic Self Advocacy Network, December 7, 2015. https://autisticadvocacy.org/2015/12/statement-on-autism-speaks-board-appointments/.