/ Grunya Kuhavera was a Jewish Ukrainian psychologist who discovered autism almost 20 years before Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger published their work. They did not have the first accounts of autism, Dr. Sukhavera did. Dr Sukhavera was born in Kiev to a Jewish family of Kahaim Faitelvich and Rakhil losifovna Sukhavera. Dr. Sukhavera graduated … Continue reading Autistic History: Grunya Efimovna Sukhavera
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What People Are Missing About the Will Smith/Chris Rock Situation
Ableism has been a problem since the beginning of time, no one is disputing that. Both Will Smith and Chris Rock are celebrities and they accept the risk that it comes with. Chris Rock is a comedian and even comedians need to have lines they will not cross. There is a difference between joking and … Continue reading What People Are Missing About the Will Smith/Chris Rock Situation
Stop Your Internalized Ableism, Your Kids Don’t Care About Your Mobility Aids
Internalized ableism can manifest in many ways. Its not just some ideas about autism, it could be about any physical, mental or neurological condition as well. For those who are new here, I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. It effects my mobility when I am on my feet for a long time at one time. Last … Continue reading Stop Your Internalized Ableism, Your Kids Don’t Care About Your Mobility Aids
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
Never Compare Autism to Diabetes
One comparison I see martyr parents make to autism is diabetes. Most of the time they have no experience with diabetes and the drastic consequences it can have. Autism is nothing like it, you cannot die from autism. Diabetes, at least type one, the parent or the diabetic is constantly making decisions all day about … Continue reading Never Compare Autism to Diabetes
Whoopi Goldberg Made AntiSemitic Comments About the Holocaust, Jews are Not Surprised
Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Johnson, is well known and loved worldwide and is most famous for her roles on Star Trek and the classic movie series Sister Act. Many are unaware that she has a history of antisemitism that a lot of people don't know about. It all Starts From a Name She decided to … Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg Made AntiSemitic Comments About the Holocaust, Jews are Not Surprised
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
Fat Shaming Kids Can Have Lasting Effects
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
Tutorial On How to Change Your Name in Your Microsoft Account
In the news, there was an issue with Forza Horizon 5 using the name on the Microsoft account. A lot of times, it would deadname someone because they do not know how to change the name on the Microsoft Account. I was going to do a screen recording but it showed my kids names as … Continue reading Tutorial On How to Change Your Name in Your Microsoft Account
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
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