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I am a disillusioned BCBA: Autistics are right about ABA

On: June 2, 2020

One BCBA can no longer be silent about what they see in their field. Jo Ram explores issues in the ABA profession that lend themselves to abuse-- especially of autistic children.

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How Do I Tell My Autistic Child About Autism?

By: Quirky.Stimmy.Cool

On: May 25, 2020

In: Autism, Parenting, Parents

With: 5 Comments

Parents aren't always sure how to tell their children about autism and that they are autistic. While everyone's approach will be different, here's some tips about where to start.

The four words every addict needs to hear: “It’s not your fault”

By: David Gray-Hammond

On: May 24, 2020

In: Autism, Mental health and trauma, Myths

With: 1 Comment

David Gray-Hammond writes about the words he needed to hear as an active addict and sends a message: "It's not your fault."

Appreciating Life When Overwhelmed by Death

By: Kim Locke

On: May 20, 2020

In: Autism, Grief, Self-Help

With: 3 Comments

Being surrounded by death at a time when social rules are disrupted is overwhelming. I mourn through immersion in nature and mindful appreciation of life.

How to Get Your Workforce Excited About Diversity & Inclusion

By: terravance

On: May 20, 2020

In: Ableist institutions, Acceptance, Autism, Careers, Justice

With: 6 Comments

Most diversity and inclusion initiatives fail more than 90% of the time. Here is how to implement a successful diversity and inclusion initiative in your workplace.

Game-Changing Research in the World of Communication Rights

By: Ren Everett

On: May 19, 2020

In: Ableism, Autism, Information

With: 2 Comments

Skeptics have long tried to create doubt about the capacity for nonspeaking autistics who use spelling to communicate, but new research using eye tracking software proves agency.

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Autistic People React to the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) Test — Part 2

By: sebastianthedude

On: May 17, 2020

In: Autism, Being diagnosed, Diagnostics

With: 2 Comments

The most frequently-used screening measurement for autistic adults is the Autism Spectrum Quotient, or the AQ. But can it be reliable?

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Autistic People React to the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) — Part 3

By: sebastianthedude

On: May 14, 2020

In: Autism, Being diagnosed, Diagnostics

With: 1 Comment

I just now remembered a dinner I had 5 months ago with an acquaintance, and realize I monologued almost the entire time in response to a question asked to me. I feel really bad about this now. She was probably too polite to say anything.

Happy Mother’s Day to All the Non-Bio Mama Bears

By: terravance

On: May 10, 2020

In: Autism, Family, Parenting

With: 4 Comments

Whether you have biological children or not, if you are a "Mama Bear" to someone who needs to be nurtured, appreciated, seen, and protected, Happy Mother's Day to you. Chosen family can save lives.