Label Jars, Not People
NeuroClastic
December 13, 2019
For most of his life, until he started typing, E was identified as a “low-functioning autistic.” These are his thoughts on function labels.
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BCBAs Respond To The Dog Trainer Who Called Out ABA
Carol Millman
November 24, 2019
Carol Millman’s article comparing dog training to ABA garnered the attention of many BCBAs. Dr. Thomas Zane and Katie Gorycki respond, and Carol Millman replies in line.
Is It Trauma or Autism? Or Both?
ladysnessa
July 25, 2019
Being diagnosed with PTSD was one of the most validating things I’ve ever experienced. Not only did it lead me down a path of healing,
Logical Fallacies in the Facilitated Communication Debate
Michelle Sara
July 22, 2019
In order to invalidate the words and language of those who require a communication partner, opponents cling to logical fallacies to justify ableism.
Inside the Dark World of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Why Proper Treatment Is Crucial
Wendy Katz Erwin
July 19, 2019
Before I turned 17 and started the gradual descent into becoming increasingly-suicidal, I suffered with severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) that culminated in a breakdown.
Life Skills Aren’t What You Think: What Research Says About Raising Autistic Kids
C.L. Lynch
July 8, 2019
Parents of autistic children are often led to believe that toileting, doing well in grocery stores, and compliance are what predict success for autistic adults, but here’s what research has to say.
Autistic Skill Sets: A Spiky Profile of Peaks and Troughs
Oolong
July 5, 2019
Autistic people are often differently-capable, with areas of remarkable skill and troughs of profound weaknesses– an exploration of this phenomenon.
