Fat shaming kids can lead to lasting trauma into adult hood. In the autistic community, there are several co morbidities that cause weight gain and it is a symptom of a disorder. I was fat shamed by my mother, father and grand parents growing up. My brother, who I found now is extremely toxic, joined … Continue reading Fat Shaming Kids Can Have Lasting Effects
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Always Presume Competence, The Consequences Can Be Dangerous
It is extremely important to presume competence in everyone. It does not matter if the person is disabled or not. The consequences can be dangerous. Yesterday morning, N jumped off his top bunk and landed on the floor. My husband tried catching him but was unsuccessful. We kept him home from school that day and … Continue reading Always Presume Competence, The Consequences Can Be Dangerous
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
Disability Has No Age Limits
There is a common misconception that a child can outgrow autism, ADHD, dyslexia or any other neurodivergency. This is harmful, especially when the neurodivergent child grows up and tries to go along with their life in a world that is not built for them. Incidents due to this ableist agism happens all the time and … Continue reading Disability Has No Age Limits
Rebuttal: Dr Dinesh Bhugra: My Fear Over 'neurodivergent' Tik Tok stars who make ADHD and autism seem cool
Dr. Dinesh Bhugra is an esteemed psychiatrist in the United Kingdom. This article came across my google alerts. He also ran a study to see if vitamin D and iron deficiency were autism related. This has been disproven many times over. He also wrote an article saying that Hollywood films are excellent teaching tools when … Continue reading Rebuttal: Dr Dinesh Bhugra: My Fear Over 'neurodivergent' Tik Tok stars who make ADHD and autism seem cool
Quack Exposed: Nathan Riddett
Nathan Riddett grew up and lived as an adult in Bursledon, England, UK. He attended local schools as a child and earned a scholarship at King Edward VI senior school. He has a background in Estate Agency and Lettings since he was 19. He is an advocate of hemp, entheogens, holistic health, truth and … Continue reading Quack Exposed: Nathan Riddett
Joint Hate Campaign Against My Children By Fiona Oleary and Connie Manning
Not one of mine but it was sent to me. If the creator comes forward, I will credit them. The Outpouring Love From the Community She claims I sell his medical supplies and medically neglect him You cannot sell … Continue reading Joint Hate Campaign Against My Children By Fiona Oleary and Connie Manning
Do not Feel Guilty About Recieving a Disability Payment for Yourself of Your Children
This is a rampant problem with both the disabled and the non disabled parents. There is shaming on both sides. People are made to feel guilty for participating in a disability program that is funded by the government. In the United States, it is SSI. I have been on the receiving end of this as … Continue reading Do not Feel Guilty About Recieving a Disability Payment for Yourself of Your Children
#WeSeeYouSia and Your Non Apology
After dumping on the autistic community all over Twitter, Sia reached international and mainstream media outlets. They broadcasted exactly how Sia abused the autistic and disability community as a whole. This was in response to the film Music that Sia created for her protege, Maddie Zeigler. She was cast as the main character, … Continue reading #WeSeeYouSia and Your Non Apology
Fake pregnancy announcements are not “Autism Awareness”
Recently it came to my attention that a new “autism awareness challenge” has started in the form of chain statuses on Facebook. The idea of it is to post one of these and pass on the chain to the person who comments or likes your status. It is: 😂You shouldn't have liked or commented on … Continue reading Fake pregnancy announcements are not “Autism Awareness”