Empath (A poem)
I wrote this back when I was 18/19 this is how I have felt pretty much my whole life about the world we live in. This is my world The one you created… Empath (A poem)
Category Archives: Life
10 Rhetorics of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
ABA Rhetoric #1: ABA interventions are the most evidence-based effective autism intervention Actually evidence for ABA programmes is overwhelmingly … 10 Rhetorics of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Read moreIn Chadwick Boseman Disabled Black Kids Got Their Superhero, The Tragedy Is We Didn’t Get To Know Him As Such
When I was about 7 or eight years old, I wanted to be a ballerina and actress. Bad. I would spin around our living room on my hands and knees and was… In Chadwick Boseman Disabled Black Kids Got Their Superhero, The Tragedy Is We Didn’t Get To Know Him As Such
Read moreWhite Fragility Makes Calls for True Disability Inclusion Ring Hollow
On any given day ending in “y,” traverse to the comments section of any black disabled person post speaking their existence, and you’ll find a white … White Fragility Makes Calls for True Disability Inclusion Ring Hollow
Read moreNeurotypicals: Listen to Our Words, Not Our Tone
There are a few assumptions neurotypical people have when it comes to tone of voice when anyone talks. I’ll clarify them here. Neurotypicals: Listen to Our Words, Not Our Tone
Read moreBe Honest: Autistic vs Neurotypical Honesty
I’ve learned a lot recently after asking allistic people on twitter what they truly want to hear from other people when allistic people say “be … Be Honest: Autistic vs Neurotypical Honesty
Read moreThe Call is Coming from Inside the House: White Supremacy and the Disability Community
During the insurrection at the Capitol building, white supremacy was all I could think about. While many were contending with the implications for … The Call is Coming from Inside the House: White Supremacy and the Disability Community
Read moreI Was Unprepared For 2020
*Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion about COVID, sexual assault and disabled death and discrimination. I knew people were comfortable … I Was Unprepared For 2020
Read moreListen to Autistics
Autistic adults might say things you disagree with but that doesn’t make us opponents. Folks are supposed to try to listen and unlearn the things … Listen to Autistics
Read moreIt okay to just Exist
Like many, I grew up with my parents expectations riding my shoulders. Their weight often crushing. At first we want to meet those expectations for a… It okay to just Exist
Read moreThe Ableist History of Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is quite possibly the largest “autism charity” in the world, as well as the richest. It is also the most controversial, especially … The Ableist History of Autism Speaks
Read moreNon-Autistic Parents: Why We Should Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable – Part Two
Tips for checking our privilege when learning from autistic advocates Non-Autistic Parents: Why We Should Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable – Part Two
Read moreWal-Mart’s “Autism Advocate” Doll Misses the Mark
I’m livid. Absolutely beyond enraged. I will try to stay civil so I still have a piece people can share when I’m done here, but I honestly don’t know… Wal-Mart’s “Autism Advocate” Doll Misses the Mark
Read moreDisability, Death & the Fight for Justice
Disability, Death & the Fight for Justice Disability Justice in Canada amidst a time of pandemic Megan Linton Content notes: genocide, systemic … Disability, Death & the Fight for Justice
Read moreReimagining the Autistic Mother Tongue
Reimagining the Autistic Mother Tongue Jane Shi Content notes: child abandonment, abusive adoptive parents, anti-Asian violence and misogyny, mass… Reimagining the Autistic Mother Tongue
Read moreFunctioning Labels are Lazy and We Can Do Better
Establishing a higher standard for others to follow Functioning Labels are Lazy and We Can Do Better
Read moreNon-Autistic Parents: Why We Should Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
As non-autistic parents, we should recognize our privilege as we enter conversations with autistic adults. Non-Autistic Parents: Why We Should Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Read moreThe Intersectionality of My Erasure: Being AFAB, Black, & Autistic
I have endured marginalization from my earliest memory. I have to fight to be heard every moment of every day. I have never experienced a second that… The Intersectionality of My Erasure: Being AFAB, Black, & Autistic
Read moreCommunity Partnerships: We Can’t ‘Agree to Disagree’ about ABA
Trigger warning: One hyperlink (when clicked) includes photos of abuse of autistic people. It is flagged with a TW. _____ As an autistic-led … Community Partnerships: We Can’t ‘Agree to Disagree’ about ABA
Read moreWhy we oppose ABA in any form
by Autistics for Autistics Ontario Autistics for Autistics opposes ABA in any form, because ABA is founded on a dehumanizing, segregationist approach… Why we oppose ABA in any form
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
I know I skipped last week but if it’s any consolation it all gets counted in the monthly roundup anyway. So recently it’s been a heatwave followed by rain.. which didn’t help my fitness goals at all. However the last two days have been great weather so I went for some early morning cycling. The thing is that when the
Read moreStrict Compliance Does Not Belong in the Virtual Classroom, Either.
Image description: Common classroom rules that are enforced in virtual classrooms that may be discriminatory towards neurodivergent and disabled … Strict Compliance Does Not Belong in the Virtual Classroom, Either.
Read moreDisability Support in Canada
Resources -websites, pages and people with valuable knowledge. Federal and Provinical Government Links -for disability support in Canada. TED Talks About Autism– Videos from TED Talks about Autism from multiple perspectives. I was diagnosed with Autism over 2 years ago. What I found odd was that there were no Government links for support. I found about some of the Federal
Read moreAtypical traits Resource
Creating a mass resource on articles about atypical traits since many who have gone undiagnosed or recieved a late diagnosis tend to experience this … Atypical traits Resource
Read moreApril is Ableism Awareness Month
For several years, autism organizations led by non-autistic parents and professionals have focused on Autism Awareness in the month of April. … April is Ableism Awareness Month
Read moreExploiting Autistic Children Online is Not “Cute” or “Family Friendly.”
Image description: Logos and pictures of family vloggers including “Fathering Autism,” “Finding Cooper’s Voice,” and “The Stauffer Life” who have … Exploiting Autistic Children Online is Not “Cute” or “Family Friendly.”
Read moreGood Autistic Advocacy Organizations vs. Bad Autism “Charities”
There are a lot of autism organizations out there, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell which ones are worth supporting, and which are worth … Good Autistic Advocacy Organizations vs. Bad Autism “Charities”
Read moreYou are not Alone
I posted this a bit ago on my Fb page 7 shares and reached just under 790 people. I was so shocked that that many saw it….and que a bit of anxiety … You are not Alone
Read moreArchived: Autism Speaks | Help Get Autism Insurance Benefits in California! | Circa Oct 17, 2008 #NotAnAutisticAlly
Note: Links are original to the email and probably don’t work. Dear California Autism Advocate, Are you frustrated that insurance companies … Archived: Autism Speaks | Help Get Autism Insurance Benefits in California! | Circa Oct 17, 2008 #NotAnAutisticAlly
Read moreAbleism at its finest
When an advocate tells you something is ableist its fucking ableist. You don’t get to decide it isn’t if you are not part of that marginalized … Ableism at its finest
Read moreAbleism, Growth & Abuse (TW for all that)
Growing up I heard a lot of verbal abuse and its been in recent years that I’ve been able to acknowledge some of that abuse came from she who birthed… Ableism, Growth & Abuse (TW for all that)
Read moreLiberate Neurodivergents: Your Behavior Is Challenging To Us | #LiberateNDs
Liberate Neurodivergents Who gets to decide what is “challenging behavior?” Because, if you ask any neurodivergent person, we’ll tell you, it’s … Liberate Neurodivergents: Your Behavior Is Challenging To Us | #LiberateNDs
Read more16 MUST SEE Memes That Nail What It’s Like To Have an “Autism Parent”
16 MUST SEE Memes That Nail What It’s Like To Have an “Autism Parent”
Read moreMonthly Roundup!
Yes it’s that time again for another fitness check of how I’m doing this month. I did miss a weekly roundup or maybe two? Oh well that’s life for you. That was my longest cycle to date and I’m really quite proud of myself for it. I also managed to avoid sunburn this time which is even better. So if
Read moreFalse Claims about Autism
I have been made aware that some people like to make claims that things cure/treat Autism. Such as this post below. This is absolute Bull and should be flushed down the nearest toilet. I can’t control what others say online about me or companies, however if you get sent something like this, please report it to the company as it
Read moreHarry Potter a Metaphor for ABA?
So I had this random thought last night that Harry Potter could be used as a metaphor for ABA Therapy… don’t ask me how this got into my head but it did. So most people by now should know that Harry Potter’s parents died when he was a baby and that he was born a wizard. He was sent to
Read moreCompanies and the DTC
For those that don’t know the DTC is short for the disability tax credit in Canada. This isn’t just for Autism but any disability although with Autism it’s a lifelong thing while other disabilities (broken leg for an example) are temporary and you may need to reapply. Now the form itself is in PDF, Large Print, Braille, and Digital Audio
Read moreImportance Of Language, Symbols, Standing against harmful organizations. Pt 1
TL/DR The importance of language, symbols, and standing against harmful organizations. In many groups I’m in whenever these topics are brought up … Importance Of Language, Symbols, Standing against harmful organizations. Pt 1
Read morePodcast | Wake. Bake. Caffeinate. Ep. 2: Why Does The “Autism Market” Exclude Autistics?
TW: eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, functioning labels, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. WHY DID FASHION & STYLE COMPANIES CREATE… Podcast | Wake. Bake. Caffeinate. Ep. 2: Why Does The “Autism Market” Exclude Autistics?
Read morePODCAST: WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. EP. 1 | TOWN & COUNTRY’S AUTISM’S ANGELS
TW: Filicide ideation, eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. PODCAST EP. 1 | … PODCAST: WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. EP. 1 | TOWN & COUNTRY’S AUTISM’S ANGELS
Read moreCyber Bullying and Social Media
Here’s the thing, even if they post your name, city and where you work.. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will not take the posts down. They can call you names like stalker when what you’re doing is only fact checking them. This is what is happening to me right now. Connie Manning CEO/Director of CalmWear has stalked and harassed me. She
Read morePODCAST: WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. EP. 1 | TOWN & COUNTRY’S AUTISM’S ANGELS
TW: Filicide ideation, eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. PODCAST EP. 1 | … PODCAST: WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. EP. 1 | TOWN & COUNTRY’S AUTISM’S ANGELS
Read moreValidity of Self Dx
The Validity of Self Dx Part 1 Financial Difficulties Financials can be a large factor making it difficult for an adult to get a diagnosis. Aside … Validity of Self Dx
Read moreMass resource list on ABA
Don’t let the name fool you. This list contains links for those who oppose ABA in any form not matter how subtle it is. Its abuse, always and at the … Mass resource list on ABA
Read moreABA & “Autism Parents”
One of the many things Autistics are trying so hard to change the narrative on is ABA “therapy”. Right now in many countries ABA “therapy” (or … ABA & “Autism Parents”
Read moreCharlie Keeble and Connie Manning
So Charlie Keeble got very offended after I made a post about something Connie Manning had posted about on what used to be fake her profile before she claimed it. As a reminder for everyone there was a long time Connie used the Authentic_Autism_Advocacy Instagram page where she claimed to be an Autistic Adult that frequently spouted the same rhetoric
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
Well the weather has definitely been better this week, I started off with a bike ride on Monday and actually went over 50km! That’s a personal record for me by the way. The weather continued to be pretty nice all the way around so there was extra workouts including today’s cycle of over 40km. You can see where I needed
Read moreNick the Writer and Connie’s Fake Profile
So Nick.. He came to my attention when Connie Manning CEO of CalmWear endorsed him as a stand up guy as an Autism Advocate using her fake profile where she claims to be Autistic. (I know, the hypocrisy). So of course I was immediately suspicious especially since Nick used to go by Nick the Aspie writer and has been kicked
Read moreWeekly Roundup! Is Late..
So sorry everyone I know that this weekly round up is late. I got a little distracted by the Facebook page and shenanigans that were going on. Also the weather was absolutely horrible most of the week with snow and rain. There was one nice day, Wednesday where I managed to get a nice walk by the river. I even
Read moreUpstaging Mother’s Day
up·stage /ˌəpˈstāj/ verb gerund or present participle: upstaging divert attention from (someone) towards oneself. “they were totally upstaged by … Upstaging Mother’s Day
Read moreAutism Care And Share and Their Comparison of Parent Stress to that of a Combat Soldier – is BS
So I’m the Autistic Daughter of two Canadian Military Veterans. They will be the first to tell you that this is utter Bullshit. My Dad has served in multiple war zone in his life. He’s even worked with the UN to hunt down human traffickers. My Mom was a bit more safe when she served but she brought home a
Read moreFacebook Only Bans the Truth
So I have to say that Facebook is pretty damn prejudiced against Autistic people fighting back against bullies, and Autistic people in general. I shared this post by Autistic Hitman’s Facebook page which called out Connie Manning and Fiona O’Leary on their harassment and somehow I’m the one in Facebook jail?? I t’s like Facebook has never read any of
Read moreWeekly and Monthly Roundup!
So this month has been a little.. well let’s say frustrating. It was Autism Awareness Month which brought up a whole other can of worms with it. As people that have been following along on the blog, or the Facebook page will have noticed that I was threatened, and bullied quite a bit. That was a lot to handle but
Read moreFiona: Threats and Lies
This will be a relatively short post because I’ve covered it pretty well in the last Connie post as Fiona is a supporter of hers. However for those not aware Fiona O’Leary lives in Ireland and like me she’s Autistic. Unlike me however she hasn’t used facts to back what she says. You can see in the post below where
Read moreConnie Manning: The Bully
Connie has come after me before. In Fact she goes after a lot of advocates, what’s sadder though is that she has a cult like following that thinks everything she does is peachy keen. This was a post about my Autistic Goblin Facebook page it’s pretty clear who they are targeting and why. I’m not into their little mean girl
Read moreConnie Manning CEO of CalmWear: Enabling Stalking
TRIGGER WARNING: STALKING Fine, We’ll Talk About Autism and Misogyny – worth reading. Okay so first off did you even get consent from your Son to tell this story?? Secondly as someone that had a stalker in High School (why I keep my shit locked down tight) as even when I graduated in between 2002-2004 (vague for safety) he contacted
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
It’s that time again for a weekly roundup post. This week has been pretty busy with not only meeting my fitness goals, Recaps and of course advocating for my Autistic Goblin self. So let’s start with the fun stuff. Exercise and fitness. The weather started nice this week. So clearly bike rides were in the cards at least for Tuesday
Read moreNext For Autism The Organization
Next for Autism is a charity aimed at parents of Autistic Children as a charity to help them understand and treat their children. You read that right they believe in treating and curing Autism. Don’t worry it made me sick too, so I decided to take a look at the organization myself since Aspergers Autism Friends Society AAFS posted a
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
So it’s been a bit of a busy week. As there was no snow I even managed to get in a couple of bike rides. This is also a little bit of what made the recaps a bit slower because after a workout I was very tired, so apologies if you were waiting on Psych Hunter episode 21 recap but
Read moreWeekly Round Up!
So it’s that time again for another weekly roundup! This week was definitely a lot better than the last one for fitness. For starters I had a lovely walk by the river on Wednesday and managed to see a nice arrangement of stones. I of course had to take a few pictures. I even managed to get a cycle in
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