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Dinah MurrayNational Autistic Taskforce, London, UK For Fred R. Volkmar (ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders 10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102269-2 Synonyms Attention tunnelling; Ecological model; Resource distribution Definition The idea of monotropism makes most sense in terms of a basic model which sees minds as made up of active interests shaped by their histories of paying attention in […]

Someone wrote to me about the differences between Exposure Anxiety (EA, as written about in the book, Exposure Anxiety; The Invisible Cage ) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Here are my reflections on those differences: Hi Donna, A big thanks for all the emails that come my

Exposure Anxiety was first written about in Nobody Nowhere in 1991 as a syndrome of involuntary and compulsive avoidance, diversion and retaliation responses.  A large section of my first text book…

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Even willfully "random" crowd behavior is predictable.

Published in Journal for Cultural Research (Vol. 15, No. 3, 2011)

Mosh pits may look chaotic, but how people act in them are anything but. Mosh pits appear animal, violent, and unruly. But beneath all the swinging arms and ...

Internet historians recognize the technical achievements but often overlook the bureaucratic innovations of Internet pioneers. The phrase, "We reject: kings, presidents, and voting. We believe in: rough consensus and running code," was coined by David Clark in 1992. This article explains how the phrase captured the technical and political values of Internet engineers during a crucial phase in the Internet's growth.

Human Restoration Project (HRP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation seeking to create radically student-centered classrooms through progressive educative practice.

Dog trainer Carol Millman is back with another article looking at the archaic science of behaviorism and why it should have been retired long ago.

Check #Tier4AF AND https://t.co/H9Rs79GujX for more info— Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou (she/her) (@JoPavlopoulou) August 2, 2022

Decades of biological research haven't improved diagnosis or treatment. We should look to society, not to the brain.

Whether you are new to the theory or interested in digging deeper, there are many possible places to start. The animation below is an accessible 4-minute introduction to the key ideas. Access note: the visuals in this video provide a semi-abstract interpretation of the words, and are not required to understand the content. These comic […]

This open access book demonstrates the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words between 1992 and the present day since it organized into a unique community.

July 26th, 2022 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Consider these 10 affirmations when building good accessible experiences online.

Caregivers and disabled people have been left to hack their way through a world indifferent—if not outright hostile—to their actual needs and desires.

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I work for a couple cons as a disability access coordinator – that’s the first thing you need to know. I’m not willing to engage in a dialogue about “what are YOU willing to…

Helps make your presentations and meetings accessible to people with disabilities. Addresses in-person, remote, and hybrid events.

The SFWA Accessibility Checklist is provided for the use of conventions and other gatherings who want to ensure that their event is fully accessible by all attendees. Questions and feedback about the list should be directed to office@sfwa.org Event Committee Resources There is a member of the committee or event staff with working knowledge of accessibility […]

Science fiction and fantasy conventions exist in the venn diagram between professional networking events, marketing expos and fan celebrations. Between all three of those things, they do a lot to shape fandom and the stories we love. And for years now, conventions have been failing disabled fans and professionals. So…

If you’re coming here from a link I’ve shared, WordCamps are conferences for WordPress. I’m very involved in the WordPress events community, so I wanted to highlight some ways for…

WordCamp organizers are expected to prioritize inclusion and diversity by creating a 100% welcoming atmosphere at WordCamp and actively recruiting diverse organizers, speakers, and volunteers. For …

Below is the WordCamp code of conduct that you can customize with the name for your event and your contact information. We also recommend the organizing team read this article on how to take a hara…

“People might not want to show up to a protest or march, but they will show up to a show. So if I have a captive audience, I always make sure they’re gonna hear what I have to say. And …