*I am not saying forgo mediation, always take medication as prescribed by your physician* Aggression is a much talked about topic in parent groups but not so much in autistic led spaces, or at least in my experience. Aggression is something that a lot of neurodivergent people experience. I experienced it and learned to channel … Continue reading Helping a Neurodivergent Child or Adult with Aggression
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Abelism in Table Top Gaming
It is no secret that I am a gamer and my whole family are gamers. I started playing Dungeons and Dragons type games when I met my partner. I really ran with it and really enjoy it. We actually got to know each other at a gaming session and things took off from there. This … Continue reading Abelism in Table Top Gaming
My Son Had A Meltdown and How It was Handled
For those who have been following me for a while, you all know I have 5 sons. Two of these sons are autistic. I am very child led and very into fixing the environment to make my children healthy and happy. This is why I say that more parents of autistics should do what Jackson … Continue reading My Son Had A Meltdown and How It was Handled
Studying Martial Arts is Beneficial to Neurodivergent Children
I am on the right and my friend is on the left. We are practicing blocking and countering techniques. This is a little known fact, I was in karate (fun fact: the word karate mean open handed) as a kid, Kenpo to be more specific. I started when I was young and I stopped when … Continue reading Studying Martial Arts is Beneficial to Neurodivergent Children
Intelligence Tests Given to Children are Unreliable and Ableist
It is no secret that I was diagnosed with ADHD as a 6 year old. They did a whole battery of tests. I remember them, vaguely. It is also no secret that I was an abused child. Today, I found out they both have everything to do with each other. Today, in a Facebook group … Continue reading Intelligence Tests Given to Children are Unreliable and Ableist
Autistics Don't Trust Awareness Gear Companies and Here is Why
It is no secret that most autism awareness gear that is out there is geared towards "autism parents." They aim to represent us and not with us just to make a dollar. This is something the majority of us have bene adamantly against. This one company went a step further and faked a partnership between … Continue reading Autistics Don't Trust Awareness Gear Companies and Here is Why
Self Diagnosis Is Not A Privilege. It Is Deep Seeded In Trauma
"Does your autism make you nasty?" is what I was met with when I told my toxic mother that I was diagnosed with autism on September 30, 2013. How do I remember the date? The only appointment that was available was my birthday and only appointment that was available. I thank my toxic mother for … Continue reading Self Diagnosis Is Not A Privilege. It Is Deep Seeded In Trauma
An Interview that Could Have Educated Went Horribly Wrong
About a month ago, I was contacted through my pet business email about an interview with The Today Show for a written article about autistic parents perceptions about videos being posted of meltdowns. I showed the email to my good friend, Emma Dalmayne and we both agreed this would be a great opportunity to educate … Continue reading An Interview that Could Have Educated Went Horribly Wrong
Autistics can Find Love, a Story About How My Husband and I Met
A fear a lot of parents do have about their autistic children whether or not they will find someone who will love and accept them for who they are. Yes, it can happen. My husband and I met a year after I escaped home and have been together ever since. 16 years ago, Nick and … Continue reading Autistics can Find Love, a Story About How My Husband and I Met
Stigma Against Cluster B Needs To Stop
Stigma is everywhere. It is against different disabilities, religions, races, etc. It is harmful. There is a lot of it when it comes to the autistic community. The autistic community perpetuates stigma against people with cluster B personality disorders. It's because it was taught like that from the psychologist we see and who study us. … Continue reading Stigma Against Cluster B Needs To Stop
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