This is simply outrageous. Listen to Anthony. Respect his method of communicating. Using peripheral vision is common in autistics.
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Gareth D Morewood
12 years ago
Every human being has a right to independence ... It is not up to others to deny that right.
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A. Chacon
· petition starter
12 years ago
Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition so far! Please, share it with everyone you know, tweet it, post it on facebook, email it, we only have until the 18th to collect 100 signatures! Together we can make a real difference in Anthony's life!
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Jenny Walker
12 years ago
Another outrageous horror story!
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ruth middleton
12 years ago
its is terrible that this poor young man is being treated in this way, my daughter is none verbal but knows everything being said to her, i would be thrilled if she could communicate using a device like Anthony did, its heatbreaking
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Leo Andrade
12 years ago
I feel utter disparity. As a mum of an 18 year old it breaks my heart.
I hope Anthony will be provided with all the support necessary for him to be a happy and fulfilled man. We are all different but we are all equal.
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Steve McGuinness
12 years ago
It is important people know that with autism having no voice does not mean there is nothing to say.
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Renee Salas
12 years ago
Taking away a non-speaking person's means of communication shows the ignorance of the professionals at Redwood. As an Autistic person and parent of Autistic children (one being non-speaking who uses a communication device) I can assure lack of direct eye contact does not mean incompetence. Presume competence always, and give Anthony the respect he deserves!
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Raymond Elwell
12 years ago
this is a civil rights issue just as important as womens rights gay rights and the fight against apartheid. I have met Anthony this will be so hard for him.
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Emily Morson
12 years ago
No one should be forcibly medicated or have their communication methods taken from them without consent! So many autistic people and their parents aspire to independence, it's a hard struggle for many, and here the possibility of an independentn life is being taken away from someone who has managed it. Please take Anthony out of this facility and let him return to his previous life.
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Mavourneen Moore
12 years ago
This is tragic. Why did this happen to this young man. It has to be put right soon.
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Debbie Wall
12 years ago
Listen to Anthony
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Steve Owens
12 years ago
Professionals need to learn to value each person they support - every effort must be made to ensure all voices are heard!
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Heather Grattan
12 years ago
Please help this young man get his freedom and independence back!!
This is simply outrageous. Listen to Anthony. Respect his method of communicating. Using peripheral vision is common in autistics.
Every human being has a right to independence ... It is not up to others to deny that right.
Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition so far! Please, share it with everyone you know, tweet it, post it on facebook, email it, we only have until the 18th to collect 100 signatures! Together we can make a real difference in Anthony's life!
Another outrageous horror story!
its is terrible that this poor young man is being treated in this way, my daughter is none verbal but knows everything being said to her, i would be thrilled if she could communicate using a device like Anthony did, its heatbreaking
I feel utter disparity. As a mum of an 18 year old it breaks my heart.
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I hope Anthony will be provided with all the support necessary for him to be a happy and fulfilled man. We are all different but we are all equal.
It is important people know that with autism having no voice does not mean there is nothing to say.
Taking away a non-speaking person's means of communication shows the ignorance of the professionals at Redwood. As an Autistic person and parent of Autistic children (one being non-speaking who uses a communication device) I can assure lack of direct eye contact does not mean incompetence. Presume competence always, and give Anthony the respect he deserves!
this is a civil rights issue just as important as womens rights gay rights and the fight against apartheid. I have met Anthony this will be so hard for him.
No one should be forcibly medicated or have their communication methods taken from them without consent! So many autistic people and their parents aspire to independence, it's a hard struggle for many, and here the possibility of an independentn life is being taken away from someone who has managed it. Please take Anthony out of this facility and let him return to his previous life.
This is tragic. Why did this happen to this young man. It has to be put right soon.
Listen to Anthony
Professionals need to learn to value each person they support - every effort must be made to ensure all voices are heard!
Please help this young man get his freedom and independence back!!