“We read to know we are not alone.”
– CS Lewis.
April is Autism ACCEPTANCE Month
Happy April Dear Readers! This is a month that many advocates struggle with. Why would neurodiverse people struggle during Autism Awareness month, you might ask? We are all lighting it up blue and supporting autism awareness month, isn’t that in line with your...
No Apologies for Burn Out
Self-care is vital even for me 🙂
Autism is Often Overlooked in Women
You can’t be autistic, you’re a girl!
November 2018
A review of what I consider to be included in the ‘peer review’ model and a discussion on the controversial topic of ‘Rope Worms’ and their ‘cure’
Meltdowns vs. Tantrums
Discussions about what programs should be considered to replace ABA, the difference between meltdowns and tantrums, how to avoid meltdowns and meltdown after care.
Stimming: Functional Self Regulation or Inappropriate Behavior?
Is Stimming an “inappropriate” behavior that needs to be extinguished?
Echolalia is Communication
Is Echolalia a restrictive, repetitive behavior to be extinguished; or, is it a genuine communicative effort?
The Nonexistent Post
Why is there no May blog?
Autism ACCEPTANCE month
Alternatives to “Light it up Blue” and a most Excellent Book about Neurodiversity!
Why ABA Therapy is Not Always the Best Option
Having received some positive feedback from my February note, I have decided to continue on and share more information regarding some alternative views of Neurodiversity. Because I was asked last month about evidence based articles as opposed to more personal...