(16) The concept of monotropism has, at... - Pete Wharmby, Autistic Author | Facebook
The concept of monotropism has, at its core, the idea that autistic people can enter a kind of 'flow state' when we are...
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The children refusing to go to school | Four Corners
A growing number of children in Australia are struggling to attend school – the reasons why are complex and varied. "School refusal" refers to kids who expe...
The A.I. Bubble is Bursting with Ed Zitron
Big tech is betting tens of billions of dollars on AI being the next big thing, but what if it isn't? ChatGPT burns obscene amounts of cash daily with little...
Support for School Attendance Difficulties - Victorian Parents Council
Louise Rogers & Tiffany Westphal from School Can’t Australia Who is School Can’t Australia? School Can’t Australia (SCA) is a national peer support community, for parents and primary carers, supporting children and young people experiencing school attendance difficulties. SCA’s Facebook group was started in 2014 by a parent, travelling the School Can’t Journey alongside her…
Democrats Now Openly Admit They Pushed Biden to Block Bernie
There are some other things transpiring in American politics right now. But we must note that Democratic leaders are now unabashedly stating what Bernie Sanders supporters said over and over in 2020: the party pushed Joe Biden primarily to stop Bernie.
Elaine Mcgreevy on X: "Social skills training is not abt helping Autistic kids thrive. It is a "tick box" off-the-shelf "intervention" to roll out as evidence that professionals have done something. It serves professionals clinging to a model of outdated, ableist health & education. 1/" / X
— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy)
Social Skills Training | AutisticSLT
Learn why social skills training harms autistic people. Most SLT assessments are full of ableist, stigmatising language that assigns assumptions and judgments onto children. Autistic pragmatic language development are not accounted for.
35. The Neurodiversity Paradigm & Strengths-Based Goals with Rachel Dorsey - Learn Play Thrive
Rachel Dorsey is an Autistic SLP in private practice, a consultant, and the creator of a new Learn Play Thrive course, Goal Writing for Autistic Students: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach.In episode 35, we cover the basics of the neurodiversity paradigm and why and how to write strengths-based goals. Rachel also gives us the inside scoop on her own journey towards neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Autistic Masking Research - Rose and Pearson
Ground-breaking research: 'Autistic Masking: Understanding the narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice' by Kieran Rose & Dr Amy Pearson
Kamala Harris’ “Coconut Tree” clip | That One Sound From TikTok
Kamala Harris’ “Coconut Tree” clip has TikTok contending with cognitive dissonance.READ MORE: https://www.dailydot.com/pop-culture/you-think-you-just-fell-ou...
Part of That World: Finding Disabled Mermaids in the Works of Seanan McGuire - Uncanny Magazine
I am a mermaid. I have always been a mermaid. As someone with cerebral palsy, my legs have always been somewhat questionable.
The Rot Economy
At the center of everything I’ve written for the last few months (if not the last few years), sits a cancerous problem with the fabric of how capital is deployed in modern business. Public and private investors, along with the markets themselves, have become entirely decoupled from the concept of what “good” business truly is, focusing on one metric — one
What is Autism? - The Autistic Advocate
What is Autism? is a question that’s asked over and over but actually, when you dig beneath the surface, it’s actually very rarely answered.
Milton’s ‘double Empathy Problem’: A Summary for Non-academics - Reframing Autism
Currently, Autism is classified as a diagnosable ‘neurological disorder’. Most non-autistic people think of Autistic people as ‘lacking empathy’ and […]
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Atypical social communication is associated with positive initial impressions among peers with autism spectrum disorder - Jessica E Granieri, Morgan L McNair, Alan H Gerber, Rebecca F Reifler, Matthew D Lerner, 2020
Atypical social communication is a key indicator of autism spectrum disorder and has long been presumed to interfere with friendship formation and first impress...
Findings suggest that, contrary to typically developing individuals, several forms of atypical communication among youth with autism spectrum disorder are associated with more positive first impressions by others with autism spectrum disorder. This suggests that interventions designed to increase friendships among youth with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from reframing their approach to addressing atypical social communication.
We found that differences in social communication (particularly, eye contact and facial expressions) led to better first impressions as rated by peers with autism spectrum disorder. These results suggest that differences in social communication may not simply be a deficit for youth; rather they may actually help build friendships among peers with autism spectrum disorder. This is important because current social skills interventions generally aim to reduce social communication differences, which may have negative consequences for friendships between peers with autism spectrum disorder.
The Origin of Student Debt: Reagan Adviser Warned Free College Would Create a Dangerous "Educated Proletariat”
In 1970, Roger Freeman, who also worked for Nixon, revealed the right’s motivation for coming decades of attacks on higher education.
For domestic violence survivors, calling for help can be deadly. Or cost them their home.
Once a person calls police a certain number of times, they may be considered a nuisance and vulnerable to eviction – even domestic violence victims.
Confronting the hate, Phil Williams tells neo-Nazis: 'When I look at you guys, I do not think master race.'
Nashville belongs to us — not the out-of-state neo-Nazis who have created havoc this week on our streets with their symbols of hate and vile words.
Off Leash: Inside the Secret, Global, Far-Right Group Chat
Military contractor Erik Prince started a private WhatsApp group for his close associates that includes a menagerie of right-wing government officials, intelligence operatives, arms traffickers, and journalists. We got their messages.
The Old Iron Dream
an article inspired by the need for a no-bullshit, critical look at the history of science fiction’s far-right and its long-lasting influence. The Old Iron Dream is a non-fiction book by David Forbes. Follow The Old Iron Dream on Inkshares.
When Humor Hurts: The Ethics of Joking and Comedy
Because humor can sometimes trigger ill feelings, philosophers and scientists are studying the phenomenon to help determine how we can balance free speech and mutual respect.
Meet the Woke Misogynist
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling
A new study finds the risks of developing long COVID declined over the first two years of the pandemic. But unvaccinated adults were more than twice as likely to get long COVID compared with those who were vaccinated.
Mapped: Low-Wage Workers as Percent of the Workforce, by State
Today, 30.6 million Americans are low-wage workers. In this graphic, we show the share of the workforce earning under $17 an hour, by state.
When Will Jim Jordan Hold A Hearing About Elon’s ExTwitter Bias?
I’m curious how Republicans would react if AOC suddenly sought to hold a hearing questioning Elon Musk’s bias in endorsing and promoting Donald Trump on ExTwitter. I imagine there would be apocalyp…
The Red Heifer, Christian Zionism, and the Dangers Of Now
How a Holy Cow encapsulates an unholy zealot alliance
Challenging the ABA industry: Julie Roberts of Therapist Neurodiversity Collective
In this episode we spoke with Julie Roberts, the founder of the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective. We discussed her new book, The Gold Standard Fallacy, a critique of the ABA industry, as well as…
20 Years Later, the Y2K Bug Seems Like a Joke—Because Those Behind the Scenes Took It Seriously
Some of the fixes put in place in 1999 are still used today to keep the world’s computer systems running smoothly
Spanking predicts lower cognitive skills in children, study finds
A new study in Child Abuse & Neglect provides evidence that spanking negatively impacts children's executive functions, particularly inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility. Despite controlling for biases, the study found consistent adverse effects across different demographics, underscoring the far-reaching impact of spanking on cognitive development.