Moving from Survival Mode When That is All You Have Ever Known

How do I not being in survival mode after a traumatic childhood, being in autistic conversion therapy, worrying about money all the time, being really down on myself, never being able to relax Survival As a Child Ever since I can remember, I was always in survival mode. Most people think of being poor as … Continue reading Moving from Survival Mode When That is All You Have Ever Known

Predator: Moses Cassian or Mike Geodfery

This person, I don't even think this is what his real name is, has been targeting commentators on autistic-led pages. The URL to both profiles are : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008751394797 https://www.facebook.com/geodfrey.wasonga This person messaged a friend of mine under this account: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008751394797 He proceeded to talk to this friend when they commented on the page Autistic Grandma: … Continue reading Predator: Moses Cassian or Mike Geodfery

How to Disable the Auto-off Function on the Tandem T-Slim Insulin Pump

*Disclaimer: Talk with your endocrinologist before you do this. This stumped our endo and I am happy I found a way to disable this * What Happened A is my 11 year old autistic son. He is also a type one diabetic. He uses the Tandem T-slim x2. It connects with his Dexcom, which is … Continue reading How to Disable the Auto-off Function on the Tandem T-Slim Insulin Pump

Making Disabled People Find Your Sample Group is Exploitive and Unethical

This happens far too often. There is a student who is required to conduct a research study. There is nothing wrong with this, I had to do it. The issue is with how these people obtain thier sample group.    Lately, there has been a trend of students reaching out to autistic content creators and … Continue reading Making Disabled People Find Your Sample Group is Exploitive and Unethical

Identity First and Person First Language of the Deaf and Autistic Communities

    It is no secret that I was born Deaf. Even though my parents shielded me from the Deaf community, I was very involved as a child. American Sign Language was banned from our home. A teacher and child taught me signs from when I was very young. I had to be careful not … Continue reading Identity First and Person First Language of the Deaf and Autistic Communities

Quackery Exposed: Nordic Cuddle Therapy

How Cuddle Therapy Caught My Attention This morning I received this message: I’m reaching out from Nordic Cuddle, a cuddle therapy company and training provider. Nordic Cuddle has developed a brand new dual-accredited cuddle therapy course with leading touch researchers and medical experts, including the autism expert, Dr. Liliya T.B Wheatcraft, MD, MSc (Cantab), DCH, … Continue reading Quackery Exposed: Nordic Cuddle Therapy

A Disgraced Ex-Doctor Says He's Behind the Use of Ketamine to 'Cure' a Child with Autism

  A Disgraced Ex-Doctor Says He's Behind the Use of Ketamine to 'Cure' a Child with Autism FDA Warning Letter       Roby Mitchell claims that ketamine can cure autism symptoms—and has been boasting on social media that he's persuaded a family to try it on their six-year-old. By Anna Merlan April 9, 2020, 10:00am Share … Continue reading A Disgraced Ex-Doctor Says He's Behind the Use of Ketamine to 'Cure' a Child with Autism