*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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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
Bogus Study: An Investigation of the Diet, Exercise, Sleep, BMI, and Health Outcomes of Autistic Adults
There was a study published on May 8, 2021 in the Journal Molecular Autism by Simon Baron-Cohen, Carrie Allison, Ken K. Ong and Elizabeth Weir. These names should sound familiar because they are also running Spectrum 10k. This study they are basing the understanding that some autistic children have restrictive eating, reduced physical activity and … Continue reading Bogus Study: An Investigation of the Diet, Exercise, Sleep, BMI, and Health Outcomes of Autistic Adults
Achievements by Autistic People are Not Amazing just because they are Autistic
Far too many times achievements by autistic people are sensationalized and the recipient is infantilized. This is how inspiration porn is born. Disabled people are put on a pedestal to make non disabled people feel good. This happens often to autistics who have multiple college degrees, been campaigning against mistreatment, have a career, etc. The … Continue reading Achievements by Autistic People are Not Amazing just because they are Autistic
It Took Moms to Hack COVID Quacks
It took moms to hack the COVID quacks Date: September 1, 2020 Author: Anne Borden King “I am a Bishop of the Genesis II Church and you are harassing me. This is a sovereign church right here. … We’ve written the President. Jesus Christ is Lord and he is going to come back and he is going … Continue reading It Took Moms to Hack COVID Quacks
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