Following my recent video showing the contrast between Autism Level 1 and Level 3, the critics came rolling in. As usual. One comment, in particular, stood out to me: “Autism levels…
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Over the years, the voices against ABA therapy have grown louder—and not in a fun way, like the cheering crowd at a Taylor Swift concert. Even mainstream media has started running…
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Upcoming rant about the erasure of profound autism, self-advocates speaking over those with the highest support needs and the social model of disability. Don’r erase profound autism On Christmas Day, I…
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As Charlie’s mom, an 11-year-old boy with Level 3 autism, most of my life revolves around meeting his very unique needs. Charlie requires 24/7 care, and though I love him with…
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Individual quality time with children is healthy I’ve noticed a trend over the years: whenever I post photos of me enjoying time with one of my kids, there are always comments…
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#ActuallyAutistic: I’m in the gray area between the neurotypical and autistic communities. I am stuck in the middle. I fight to help neurotypicals realize that no matter how “normal” an autistic…
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IS AUTISM THE SAME FOR EVERYONE? If you’re wondering if autism is the same for everyone, the answer is no. When it comes to autism, no two autistics are alike. …
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Does ABA cause PTSD? The answer is no, ABA Therapy does not cause PTSD. One of my followers explained where the rumor originated from. There was only one survey about the…
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Charlie, I can’t promise that I’ll be the perfect mother at all times, but I promise I’ll do my best. I can’t promise to always make the right decisions for how…
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High-Functioning Autism / Asperger’s in adults Lots of people have trouble maintaining relationships, and social phobia is also a common fear. I’ve met many people in my life who didn’t like…
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You can feel sad about your child’s diagnosis and still love them with every fiber of your being. If you do, I want you to know that you’re not alone in…
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Anxiety has a way of ruining good things that happen to me. Even when I’m happy, it comes creeping on me like dark overcast clouds over my sunny day. I convince…