Thoughts on Cluster B Stigma from an Abuse Survivor
We’ve got to talk, y’all. There’s a real problem in our society when it comes to Cluster B diagnoses but before I dig deeper into that, what is … Thoughts on Cluster B Stigma from an Abuse Survivor
Tag Archives: Disability
Voting Rights Are Automatically Revoked for Some Disabled People
Kwame R. Brobbey is a nonspeaker who uses a letterboard to communicate. When his mother obtained guardianship, they had to hire a lawyer to avoid … Voting Rights Are Automatically Revoked for Some Disabled 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 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 moreWe Need to Talk About Ableism-Related Anxiety
I’m sitting on the edge of my bed in my bathing suit. I have decided to wear it all day in the hopes I would gather the nerve to go to the pool in it… We Need to Talk About Ableism-Related Anxiety
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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
Read moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 4 Part 4
So this part stars off with Phupha getting all nice and pretty with some product placement body wash. When he comes out all dressed up, Yod teases him about going to a party since he smells so nice. Dr. Nam says that Phupha made him get shower gel from the city so he doubts it’s a party, he says it
Read moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 4 Part 3
Tian asks Longtae where the howling dogs are, since he doesn’t hear anything. They here someone coming so they stay back a bit. It turns out to be the village men walking by. Rang is at the tail end and on noticing the two of them, asks if they want to see something special. Rang tells the two of them
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 moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 4 Part 2
So we begin back at the market place where Tian is telling Dr. Nam that he’s not very good at cooking, in fact he can only cook instant noodles. Dr. Nam says not to stress about it, as he can eat anything as long as he doesn’t have to cook it himself. This makes Tian smile, Dr. Nam complains that
Read moreConnie Manning CEO of CalmWear
This lady is just wow in not in a good way. Trigger warnings up people because the pictures of her comments on my Facebook page are just plain nasty. Before I get into that though let’s take a look at her personally and the best way to do that is with her tweets. Meet Connie a Warrior Mom that uses
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 moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 4 Part 1
This episode starts with Tian waking up to find Phupha sitting next to him. Phupha asks him if he’s sober now. Tian sits up a bit more and realizes he’s wearing different clothes. Phupha tells him there’s no need to be shy as forest rangers have more scars than him. When Tian doesn’t say anything, Phupha offers to take off
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
It’s that time again for a weekly wrap up of my fitness goals and just stuff that happened this week. Well I had that meeting online with the local Autism Support foundation for all that good that did me. The Meeting is where you can read more about that if you’re interested. I also had my first Physical exam in
Read moreThe Meeting
So I had a meeting with the local Autism Support community and while the lady was nice enough on our Microsoft Meeting chat I really didn’t get much out of it. For one thing I already knew about their Launch program to get Adults with Autism more independent. The problem is that I need a job that understands my Autism
Read moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 3 Part 4
This part starts off with Rang and Tian walking over to meet Khama. Rang says that the moon looks beautiful tonight. Tian says it’s been a long time since he’s looked at the moon at night. Rang says it must be because Tian can only see the lights of the building around him. Tian says that he can also see
Read moreWeekly Roundup!
So this week I managed to mostly stay on track this week. I’ve averaged about 6 km a day according to Apple Health which is actually pretty good. I admit there were some days where I just didn’t want to move that much. On the plus side I did manage to get the Women’s Day challenge medal to add my
Read moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 3 Part 3
Tian wakes up alone in the house. He looks briefly for Phupha but notices some food left on the table. Tian realizes that he’s starving and starts munching happily away. Phupha comes back to the house only to see Tian eating breakfast. Phupha asks if it’s as good as Tian’s American breakfast. Tian can’t help teasing him a little saying
Read moreA Tale of a Thousand Stars: Episode 3 Part 2
This part starts right where we left off, where Tian is arguing with the tea leaf buyers. Tian accuses the man of cheating, the man says that Tian is discrediting him. Tian says that it clearly said 5 and the man wrote down four. Tian says that if that’s not cheating he doesn’t know what is. The thugs tell Tian
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