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Comic Book Hero: How This #AutisticSurvivor Escaped Bullying, Abuse, Molestation

On: February 8, 2020

How did autistic and other neurodivergent kids survive the Dark Ages before IEPs, 504 plans, targeted therapy, noise-canceling headphones? Here's some brutal autistic truth-telling for you...

On helping children not feeling responsible for other people’s emotions

By: juliebouchonville

On: February 8, 2020

In: Autism, Children, Family, Parenting

With: 4 Comments

Being unpredictable, inconsistent, and uncommunicative can cause a child a lifetime of writing about managing the unpredictable emotions of everyone around them. Here's how to avoid that for children in your charge.

“You can be whatever you want!” On dealing with high-expectation anxiety

By: juliebouchonville

On: January 23, 2020

In: Autism, Children, Language

With: 9 Comments

We often tell children, especially if they are early talkers, that they can do anything they want or be anything. Here's what we should be saying instead.

Could Student-Focused Learning Help Neurodivergent Learners Get a Better Education?

By: Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic

On: January 19, 2020

In: Autism

With: 1 Comment

Jaime Heidel interviews an educator about a different approach to learning that can advantage neurodivergent learners. The student-centered classroom puts learning in context.

An Open Letter to the NYT: Acknowledge the Controversy Surrounding ABA

By: Fay Fahrenheit

On: January 11, 2020

In: ABA Therapy, Ableism, Acceptance, Autism, Harmful "advocacy", Justice

With: 5 Comments

An Open Letter to the NYT: Acknowledge the Controversy Surrounding ABA with an in-depth exploration of the murky ethical issues that surround Applied Behavior Analysis.

Becoming an ABA RBT When I Thought I Was Neurotypical: Part 2 — The Certification Course

By: Terra Vance

On: January 9, 2020

In: ABA Therapy, Ableism, Autism, Children, Harmful "advocacy", Justice, Parenting

With: 3 Comments

Before I knew I was autistic, I was pushed into a position at a new job as an ABA registered behavior technician. This is my experience with the training course... or how to become an ABA therapist online in 2 days.

Poetry: Autism is what I breathe. Neurodiversity? What I MUST write…

By: johnnyprofane1

On: January 8, 2020

In: Autism, Creative, Music, Poetry

With: 2 Comments

Beautiful, vibrant, living Autistic poetry and song lyrics without the word "autism." Songs without a singer. Rhyme with Reason.

The Harmful Lessons We Teach Autistic Kids

By: Jude Clee

On: November 24, 2019

In: Autism, Bullying and abuse, Experiences

With: 2 Comments

The lessons that autistic children learn on the playground are often different from the ones their peers pick up.

Overcoming Sensory Issues at The Dentist — The First Visit

By: Dr. Greg Grillo

On: August 24, 2019

In: Autism, Children

With: 6 Comments

Dr. Greg Grillo, a guest contributor at The Aspergian, works with under-served populations like pregnant individuals, veterans, and children with disabilities.