In statements to THR, autism advocate groups slammed The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles after he called teen activist Greta Thunberg a 'mentally ill Swedish child'
Autism advocate groups spoke out in statements to The Hollywood Reporter after Michael Knowles called the teen activist a"mentally ill Swedish child." on Monday night that the network has "no plans" to book conservative podcast host Michael Knowles as a guest again after he referred to 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg as a "mentally ill Swedish child."made the remark during a Monday night news program on Fox News.
Thunberg, who sailed to New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly about the urgency of climate change, talks openly about having Asperger syndrome, which she calls her "super power."tonight was disgraceful — we apologize to Greta Thunberg and to our viewers," the network said in a statement, adding that Knowles won't be back as a guest.
Several groups that advocate for those living with Autism spoke out against Knowles' comments in statements to"To intentionally demean any person, regardless of neuro-diversity, is both cruel and wrong," The Autism Society said in a statement. "Certainly some might disagree with Ms. Thunberg on policy issues, but it is shameful to issue a derogatory statement to a youth advocate.
"It's absolutely unconscionable to attack someone for their disability, especially when that person is a child," said Julia Bascom, executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. "History is full of autistic people and people with other cognitive disabilities who were and are compelling, credible activists and leaders. Greta is a part of that tradition, and our community is lucky to have her. Period.
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