Autism and Christmas
Christmas is usually perceived to be a time of connection and joy, but for many people it can be fraught with anxiety and stress. For some Autistic … Autism and Christmas
Tag Archives: Autistic Health
‘Twas the Night Before… YIKES!
This one has been floating around the interwebs for quite a while now, but since it’s that time of year, it’s making its rounds again. I really wish … ‘Twas the Night Before… YIKES!
Read moreAutistics advocates unite to stop 11 Alive TV’s unethical use of “meltdown videos”
December 10, 2021. Autistics for Autistics and other disability advocacy groups and individuals were shocked to see that 11Alive, a news station in … Autistics advocates unite to stop 11 Alive TV’s unethical use of “meltdown videos”
Read moreNovember 2021 Monthly Roundup!
It’s that time again, just before the winter holidays and all the good food.. so time to do a roundup and see how I’m doing. There will also be some sad news in this one so be warned! I’ve been pretty active this month, but it’s getting back in the habit of working out that’s hard. My weight has stayed
Read moreThe Dentist
Not that long ago I posted on my social media that I would be seeing the dentist. A lot of people wished me well, and some mentioned feeling anxiety even though they weren’t the one to go to the dentist. If you are seeing a new dentist it can be quite scary. One way to help with that is to
Read moreHarsh Truths & Cold Reality
Identity is made up of a multiple parts. It’s like one of those multi sided gaming dice or a multifaceted gem. It’s complex and deeply personal. You can’t love a person without loving them for all that they are. You also have to realize that if you have never left your own country, it limits your perspective, the lens with
Read moreAutistic Unmasking: How to Unlearn Trauma Responses
I’ve written about masking and sensory pain a lot. But there are still things I notice even years after recognizing that I’m autistic. Masking is … Autistic Unmasking: How to Unlearn Trauma Responses
Read moreThe political effort to separate autism from “severe autism” is misguided at best
Sebastian Rubino writes a response to the The political effort to separate autism from “severe autism” is misguided at best
Read moreMonthly Roundup!- October 2021
So I missed doing a monthly roundup for August and September because I just wasn’t that active. It’s hard to admit but, it’s true and because of that I gained a good amount of weight.. sigh. My weight weight went up like 10 pounds in those two months.. so I’m back to logging my food and being more active. I
Read moreBlind and Autistic: How Dueling Disabilities Makes Me a Bridge
When people interact with me for the first time, they know that I am Blind. Maybe because it’s quite obvious that I have uncontrollable eye movement;… Blind and Autistic: How Dueling Disabilities Makes Me a Bridge
Read moreConfidentiality of Diagnostic Paperwork
This oddly enough comes up a lot especially in advocate spaces. There is always some misguided person demanding to see the diagnostic paperwork from an advocate in order to prove that they are autistic. However they have NO legal right to it as it’s protected under the law. However even when someone has NO legal right to the information, people
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 moreAAC Devices: What They Are and How You Can Get One For Your Autistic Child
Communication is a human right. AAC Devices: What They Are and How You Can Get One For Your Autistic Child
Read moreThe Hidden Strength of Autistic Moms in a Neurotypical Mom Culture
Parents of autistic children, especially non-autistic moms, take up most of the space in the narrative about autism. Jude Clee points out the lack of… The Hidden Strength of Autistic Moms in a Neurotypical Mom Culture
Read moreHow CBC News Failed Autistics
So I woke up this morning checking my social media sites and when I came across on Autism article. I of course clicked on CBC’s news article thinking that it would be interesting.. instead what I found was an article full of misinformation. There is a notable lack of Autistic voices in the article. (Article linked at the bottom of
Read moreSpectrum 10k: The Fallacy of Genetic Autism Studies
The waters surrounding autistic genetic studies are best described as murky. The MSSNG project from Autism Speaks and SPARK from the Simons … Spectrum 10k: The Fallacy of Genetic Autism Studies
Read moreWhy I still don’t trust Spectrum 10K
Click here to read my initial article “The Dangers of Spectrum 10K”. The last two weeks have been challenging and emotionally draining for the … Why I still don’t trust Spectrum 10K
Read moreWe support the NDP’s Kemal Ahmed: Harassment against Mr. Ahmed and his campaign team is racist and anti-democratic
August 25, 2021. When New Democratic Party candidate Kemal Ahmed posted on social media about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), he could not have … We support the NDP’s Kemal Ahmed: Harassment against Mr. Ahmed and his campaign team is racist and anti-democratic
Read moreOn Using NonSpeaking, Minimally Speaking, Or Unreliably Speaking Over “Non-Verbal”: NonSpeakers Weigh In
“I prefer nonspeaking as I understand all language. Non-verbal suggests I don’t understand language and doesn’t represent how I love language.” On Using NonSpeaking, Minimally Speaking, Or Unreliably Speaking Over “Non-Verbal”: NonSpeakers Weigh In
Read moreThe Dangers of Spectrum 10K
It was just an average Tuesday morning while I browsed through my Twitter feed when I came across the glossy brand Spectrum 10k research project. At … The Dangers of Spectrum 10K
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
So it’s been another dreary week of barely any workouts so I decided to try the Apple Fitenss+. I decided to start with the dance workouts because they were good cardio and my Vo2 max needs to improve. I decided to try the Dance with Ben which is set to Space Jam because clearly I was feeling a bit nostalgic.
Read moreAn interview with Soma Mukhopadhyay, pioneer of rapid prompting method (RPM)
I would say that the student begins navigating the two-dimensional space of the letterboard then move on to navigating the environment which is in … An interview with Soma Mukhopadhyay, pioneer of rapid prompting method (RPM)
Read moreABA Horror Stories Are Far Too Common
Many autistic children who receive ABA therapy are nonspeakers. As these children age, they gain access to better communication tools. And when they … ABA Horror Stories Are Far Too Common
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 moreMonthly Roundup -July 2021
Apologies I just realized that I forgot to make a post for the end of July! There was a bit of cycling a lot of swimming but overall only 13 workouts for the month which is less than I would like. So it wasn’t my most healthiest month this year. Even my move goals weren’t hit consistently in July. I
Read moreBeing an ally to your neurodivergent colleagues
Understanding the terminology “Neurodivergent” means having a neurological difference resulting in different cognitive processing and thinking. … Being an ally to your neurodivergent colleagues
Read moreNeuroception 101: How the mindbody scans and adapts for safety and danger
Neuroception describes the neurophysiological ability to scan an environment for safety or danger. When people metaphorically speak about having a “… Neuroception 101: How the mindbody scans and adapts for safety and danger
Read moreREVIEW: The Reason I Jump – An Unusual Film With a Very Important Message
Ben Breaux, nonspeaking autistic advocate and author, reviewed the award-winning film, The Reason I Jump, an adaptation of Naoki Higashida’s best-… REVIEW: The Reason I Jump – An Unusual Film With a Very Important Message
Read moreTalent Isn’t Enough: Ableism & “Gifted” Autistics
Autistic people are often highly skilled or have well-developed talents, which causes the world to see them as having high earning potential. But … Talent Isn’t Enough: Ableism & “Gifted” Autistics
Read moreAcademic Privilege – Is the Public Education System Destroying NeuroDivergent People?
Transcript Hey humans Lyric here, NeuroDivergent Rebel, and this week, we’re going to talk about why the education system isn’t always ideal, and can… Academic Privilege – Is the Public Education System Destroying NeuroDivergent People?
Read moreAutistic Hygiene
I explain why it can be so hard to do hygiene tasks, like brushing teeth or showering, as an autistic person. Autistic Hygiene
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
It’s Ben a pretty busy week as the pools are open again. However some of the restrictions have been lifted so now you can’t book a spot in the pool but have to fight for a lane that you get to share with three other people. I’m proud of myself as 1,675m is the farthest I have been able to
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 moreLet’s talk Stimming
Why do people stim? Yes, that’s right I said people. Stimming isn’t exclusive to Neurodivergent people. Many Neurotypical people stim and probably … Let’s talk Stimming
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 moreWeekly Roundup!
It’s time for another weekly roundup! It’s been an interesting week as the mask requirements has been lifted in some places while still be required in others. I’m going to admit that I love being maskless in stores but then I’m fully vaccinated so there is less risk for me. More importantly though the pool has opened up again which
Read more“My ABA isn’t like that.” Uhm yes…yes it is (TW ABA).
Often times when Autistics try to bring up the abusiveness about ABA, the pro ABA crowd is often like “well my aba isn’t like that” or “my child … “My ABA isn’t like that.” Uhm yes…yes it is (TW ABA).
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 moreWe are capable and deserving of an education
Chris Finnes is a nonspeaking autistic who was bored with being taught the same simple lessons over and over in a school for students with … We are capable and deserving of an education
Read moreWhy We NEED to Teach Boundaries & Consent to Autistic People
Transcript: Hey Humans. My voice – my voice, is that, is that my voice? Won’t come out of my mouth. Oh no. Let’s try that again. Hey, Humans! Lyric … Why We NEED to Teach Boundaries & Consent to Autistic People
Read moreMonthly Round Up!
So June has been a heck of a month. It started off okay but near the end there was this pesky heat wave that really affected how people get their exercise, as mostly you just wanted to stay cool. In fact in some places there was warnings not to exercise at all because of the heat. So it’s been an
Read morePlayscript Review: Burning Bridges, by Amy Shindler
Ashleigh Mills reviews Amy Schindler’s play, Burning Bridges, looking specifically at the portrayal of the autistic character’s role in a love … Playscript Review: Burning Bridges, by Amy Shindler
Read moreWhy Autism Research Isn’t For Autistic People
In the US, you can’t be an autism researcher in most labs without accepting the pathological model of autism. You must reference old research, mostly… Why Autism Research Isn’t For Autistic People
Read moreCorrecting Common Autism Myths – 10 Facts about Autistic People
Hey everyone, NeuroRebel here, and there are a lot of things you should know about Autistic people, but I’ve narrowed it down for you. So stay tuned… Correcting Common Autism Myths – 10 Facts about Autistic People
Read moreThe Miracle of Assistive Technology for Auditory Processing Problems in Public
One of my biggest struggles, as an Autistic Person with Sensory Processing Differences, is often the modern indoor sensory environment (especially … The Miracle of Assistive Technology for Auditory Processing Problems in Public
Read moreABA Compliance is Abuse
One of our allies is collecting testimonials for research purposes from Autistics, parents of Autistic kids and professionals all opposing ABA. … ABA Compliance is Abuse
Read moreWhat it Was Like to Grow Up “Not Allowed” to Be Disabled
I’ve never really talked about my grief, my bitterness, my anger, on this blog. Or… ever, I guess. The past few years since this journey of knowing … What it Was Like to Grow Up “Not Allowed” to Be Disabled
Read moreJustice for Xavier Hernandez: Texas School Still Practicing Illegal Restraints after Killing Young Autistic Man
After killing a young autistic man with a deadly restraint, a bystander films employees from the same school casually performing brutal restraints on… Justice for Xavier Hernandez: Texas School Still Practicing Illegal Restraints after Killing Young Autistic Man
Read more10 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 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 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
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