It’s not uncommon for a whole group of reasonable, otherwise “good” people to decide collectively that an innocent person is a threat. Here’s how.
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Advocacy is very hard, and dealing with the intricate nuances and communication differences in autistic advocacy can make it even more difficult to navigate.
Autistic people are often depicted as subhuman or alien creatures. Where does the stereotype come from, and what can we do about it?
Healthy psychological development depends on autonomy, competence, and relatedness. ABA undermines healthy psychological development.
I have had a recurring dream since I was a young child. I dreamt it quite often between the ages of about 8 to 14,
Biases regarding autism allow researches to start from the assumption that autistic traits are inherently negative and neurotypical traits are always positive
Few words in behavioral science come with more controversy and contention than Asperger’s. This series focuses on the word, Asperger’s, and the many antagonists to
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