Autism Acceptance Week and Applied Behavior Analysis
The only way ABA knows how to “train” a child, to “motivate” them..is to negate their needs or take away their joy. Autism Acceptance Week and Applied Behavior Analysis
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The Military Family Services Has Fallen To Autism Speaks
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Military Family Services (MFRC) has fallen to Autism Speaks. They have partnered with Autism Speaks to make a free downloadable toolkit. There have been some comments left by those that know how evil Autism Speaks is but the MFRC refused to listen. Instead they doubled down. I guarantee
Read moreCanada’s Autistic-led organization oppose the National Autism Strategy: Here’s why
For more than two years, Canada’s national autistic-led advocacy groups have actively opposed the proposed National Autism Strategy, which has been … Canada’s Autistic-led organization oppose the National Autism Strategy: Here’s why
Read morePuzzle Piece is Hated by the Autistic Community: the history and what to use instead
A hate symbol. Why is the puzzle piece a hate symbol? I get asked this a lot. They tell me to reclaim it. As a Holocaust educator, no one tells the … Puzzle Piece is Hated by the Autistic Community: the history and what to use instead
Read moreArchive | ”I Am Autism” Video via Autism Speaks | #AutisticHistory #AutismPropaganda #StopBigAutism
“I Am Autism” video screenshot of a young Autistic playing on a trampoline. This is an Autism Propaganda film produced by Autism Speaks. In September… Archive | ”I Am Autism” Video via Autism Speaks | #AutisticHistory #AutismPropaganda #StopBigAutism
Read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Participate in the Blue Bucket Trend This Halloween
There seems to be no shortage of well-intentioned neurotypical people who try to help the autistic community however they can. While this is nice … Why You Shouldn’t Participate in the Blue Bucket Trend This Halloween
Read moreA Response to ONTABA’s 2020 “Look at ABA Research”
ONTABA recently released a report entitled “ABA in 2020-2021; current state of the research.” You can find that report here – https://… A Response to ONTABA’s 2020 “Look at ABA Research”
Read moreIf not electroshock at the Judge Rotenberg Center, then what? Try access to communication
Proponents of the Judge Rotenberg Center’s use of electroshock as punishment on disabled children and adults claim that nothing else works. What … If not electroshock at the Judge Rotenberg Center, then what? Try access to communication
Read moreUS court overturns FDA’s ban on shock torture of autistic and intellectually disabled students: Our statement
July 10, 2021 Autistics for Autistics is united with other disability rights groups in condemning the July 6 ruling by the US District of Columbia’s … US court overturns FDA’s ban on shock torture of autistic and intellectually disabled students: Our statement
Read moreYes, It Really Is Legal to Electrically Shock Disabled Children in The US as Punishment #StopTheShock
Please help #StopTheShock – It is legal in the US to shock disabled people right now at the Judge Rotenberg Center. This is not okay. Yes, It Really Is Legal to Electrically Shock Disabled Children in The US as Punishment #StopTheShock
Read morePuzzle Piece history/A$ Mass post
Let’s talk puzzle pieces. Now in a general sense I love puzzle pieces (please keep reading). They are a whole picture coming together, or a family of… Puzzle Piece history/A$ Mass post
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 moreThe Autistic Brain: Apple Vs. Android
So with April coming up and what should Autism Acceptance Month instead of Autism Awareness Month I thought I would share how I view the difference between a Neuro Typical brain and that of someone with a Neuro Divergent Brain. So I view Neuro Typical brains as Apple. Why? Because their brains can do things smoothly, in boring predictable ways
Read moreThanks for the Support!
So on my Facebook page and Reddit I shared a picture of AspiGurl Comic with a story about what happened to me on Facebook mere moments earlier. The support I got from the Autism Community on multiple platforms was just phenomenal. The post was shared lots more than I thought my little vent would ever go. Facebook Post I was
Read moreSia’s Music Movie and the Importance of Research
I absolutely hate it when people make a movie about a subject or person and have absolutely no clue what they are doing. Such is the case with Sia’s movie known as Music. I’m Non-Speaking, I Don’t Need Sia To Talk For Me is a powerful article written by a person with non verbal Autism about the lack of input
Read moreSia’s Music Movie and the Importance of Research
I absolutely hate it when people make a movie about a subject or person and have absolutely no clue what they are doing. Such is the case with Sia’s movie known as Music. I’m Non-Speaking, I Don’t Need Sia To Talk For Me is a powerful article written by a person with non verbal Autism about the lack of input
Read moreThe Importance of Symbols
So I was on my Instagram page when I was asked to represent an Autism awareness rights clothing brand. Sounds right up my alley doesn’t it? I clicked on their profile and imagine my horror at seeing the dreaded puzzle piece! I quickly replied to them to that the puzzle piece is not accepted by the very community they were
Read moreShould You Get A Diagnosis?
Honestly this question gets asked a lot on social media whether it’s Facebook, Reddit or YouTube. A lot more people are getting diagnosed in school (lucky) but those that got missed because Autism was barely understood until most of us are past high school, it costs money. Adult Screening Tool can help you decide if should go for it as
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