Sven Scharpen – Jun 21, 2025 – Kitchener, Ontario

Sven Scharpen is a 21-year-old autistic advocate from Colorado who speaks out about the vulnerability of autistic people to gender ideology and harmful medical practices. He testifies about how autistic people are targeted by the transgender movement and pharmaceutical industry. Sven discusses his own experiences and plans to start an organization called the Autistic Freedom Network to support autistic individuals.

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Credentials

Sven Scharpen is a passionate 21-year-old autism advocate from Douglas County, Colorado. Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Sven has firsthand experience with the challenges faced by autistic individuals in the education system and society at large. He is articulate, insightful, and dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people. Sven has spoken publicly about autism issues multiple times and is working to establish an organization to support the autistic community.

Summary

Sven Scharpen testifies about the vulnerability of autistic people to gender ideology and harmful medical practices. He explains how autistic individuals are often targeted by the transgender movement and pharmaceutical industry due to their social struggles and desire for community. Sven shares his personal experiences with the education system and nearly transitioning socially. He criticizes special education programs and the use of SSRIs in autistic children. Sven announces plans to start an organization called the Autistic Freedom Network to support autistic individuals and provide a truthful voice for the community. He emphasizes the need for faith, love, hope, friendship, and community for autistic people rather than medical interventions. Sven calls for banning harmful practices and giving autistic people a voice to address these issues.

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