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
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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
Autistic Adult Find Healing From Abuse in Unusual Places
Background It is no secret I was an abused child. I was neglected, abused in almost every sense of the word. I was berated, beaten and made to think I was worthless. I was placed in ABA to change who I was. My parents favorite go to was that I was created to make them … Continue reading Autistic Adult Find Healing From Abuse in Unusual Places
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
Problematic Autistic: Elon Musk
Just recently, Elon Musk was on Saturday Night Live and he revealed that he is autistic. Actually, he said he had Asperger's syndrome. He claimed he was the first person with AS to host SNL, which the entire world knows is not true. He had been trying to develop a brain implant to try to … Continue reading Problematic Autistic: Elon Musk
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
An Autistic Mom's Perspective on Alejandro Ripley's Murder
Alejandro Ripley was a 9 year old autistic boy who lived in South Florida, same area as I do. He was described by one of his neighbors as a playful child. He was always laughing while jumping on his trampoline. "Overall a good boy." Patricia Ripley, his mother (I use this term loosely), led him … Continue reading An Autistic Mom's Perspective on Alejandro Ripley's Murder
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
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