Jonathan Mitchell (writer)
Jonathan Mitchell is an autistic author and blogger who advocates for a cure for autism.[1][2] He opposes the neurodiversity movement. He is one of the most controversial figures among autistic bloggers because of his hatred of autism, his view of autism as a disability, and his desire for a cure.[1]
Mitchell has described autism as having "prevented me from making a living or ever having a girlfriend. It's given me bad fine motor coordination problems where I can hardly write. I have an impaired ability to relate to people. I can't concentrate or get things done." He resides in Los Angeles and has a degree in psychology. He has worked in the past, doing things like data entry.[3] He describes neurodiversity as a "tempting escape valve".[4]
He writes as a hobby, having written three novels, 25 short stories, and runs a blog called Autism's Gadfly.[1][5] He was interviewed on Studio 360 on one of his novels, The School of Hard Knocks, and another novel of his is The Mu Rhythm Bluff.[1] Notable essays[according to whom?] written on his website include Undiagnosing Einstein, Gates, and Jefferson, and Neurodiversity: Just Say No.
References
- ^ a b c d Hayasaki, Erika. "The Debate Over an Autism Cure Turns Hostile". Newsweek. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Robison, John. "I have decided to take a more active advocacy role . . ". Look me in the Eye. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Hamilton, Jon. "Shortage of Brain Tissue Hinders Autism Research". NPR. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Solomon, Andrew. "The Autism Rights Movement". http://nymag.com/news/features/47225/. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Mitchell, Jonathan. "Autism: Still Waiting". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 10 May 2015.