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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: The current state of the autistic rights movement |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 12 Aug 2019, 7:49 am
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,953
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| Unfortunatly the Autism Rights Movement has been taken over by a very vocal minority, steering it into identity politics that will only divide people. Autism is not like a nationality, flag or football team, its a serious neurological disorder that can destroy lives, by cutting them short or at leas... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Working to prevent us from being autistic |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 10 Aug 2019, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,569
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| "Ableism is in part defined as thinking the disabled are inferior. If you are working to prevent autism you are inherently thinking autistics are inferior" But autism is a disability for most individuals. Leaving aside on average shorter life expectancy and on average poorer mental & p... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Working to prevent us from being autistic |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 09 Aug 2019, 7:46 am
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Replies: 33
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Preventing disabilities from occuring is not ableism, if that was the case it would automatically apply to all doctors & medical professionals.
Whether it works or not is another thing and i have my doubts about that. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Torn between being pro and anti-neurodiversity |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2019, 12:26 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,005
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| "Many of us not wanting a cure or prenatal genetic research" I respect the view of those against abortion however just wanting "assistive research" is not normally how ND extremists commonly word their views. I feel ND started out with honourable intentions which later got twiste... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Torn between being pro and anti-neurodiversity |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2019, 9:58 am
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Replies: 16
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| You have good reason to be suspicious of the ND movement. Firstly many of the extremists in the ND movement want all autism research that may help many lead an independent life banned. Research that helped many with ADHD lead a normal life through new drugs. Secondly such a thing would lead to the h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Memory and asd |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2019, 10:58 am
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Replies: 9
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Its probably silly to use a movie as an example but in rain man the autistic character is asked about the many books he's read, but cannot answer (maybe due to memory)
Is this a real symptom? do those with asd read well but are unable to recall the story or explain it? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Boosting receiplical language in asd toddlers |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2019, 10:53 am
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Replies: 3
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Sorry if this has been brought up many times previously on this blog by others, but what is the best way to boost social reciprical language with asd toddlers?
For example talking about their day like i went to school, did a painting etc... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Teaching tripod grip for holding pencil |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 21 Feb 2019, 2:40 pm
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Replies: 4
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Anyone have any experience / ideas on teaching the tripod grip to a 3.5 year old asd child for holding a pencil / crayon?
He holds them in a fist grip that causes him to loose control for drawing and writing |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How did you teach an autistic child to read? |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 8:58 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 654
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| Thanks for the advise very useful |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How did you teach an autistic child to read? |
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Posted: 15 Feb 2019, 10:49 am
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Replies: 6
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| Just looking for ideas on teaching a verbal 3.5 year old asd child to read He already knows all his letters and their pronouciation since 2.5, i held back since we were advised he's prob autistic by experts as didnt think he was ready. Now im ready to teach him any advice? how did you move on from j... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Speech therapy for verbal ASD toddlers which type? |
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Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 10:58 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,348
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Ive taken on board the advice on speech therapy and especially the reading.
My son already knows all his letters and their pronouciations since about 2. I held back on the reading as didnt think he was ready but will go for it now |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Speech therapy for verbal ASD toddlers which type? |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2019, 8:54 am
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Replies: 15
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| The videos were interesting and the points they raise. I support the rights of those who have disabilities and like most am happy to see them overcome then to acheive great things like in the para olympics for example. I just feel neuro diversity goes a step too far in trying to block science resear... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Speech therapy for verbal ASD toddlers which type? |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2019, 12:37 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Jason: im not a fan of neuro diversity i believe its just dangerous bs. Dangerous because it downplays peoples struggles who have more serious ability problems. We also live in a world where governments with budget constraints are always looking to cut financial assistance / welfare. Its the perfect... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Speech therapy for verbal ASD toddlers which type? |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2019, 2:38 pm
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Replies: 15
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Maybe just the asd speech therapy?
Im guessing theres different therapy for those who have had part of their tongue removed after cancer.
Need to speak again after a brain injury or just want to speak the queen's english?
Just dont know what type is used on asd toddlers to improve their speech? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Speech therapy for verbal ASD toddlers which type? |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2019, 12:42 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Hi I don’t know much about speech therapy, just wondering what type (if there is a type) of speech therapy is used with verbal toddlers with ASD? What I’m getting at is reducing echolalia and boosting Episodic memory skills. I’m guessing the therapy has many different branches just wondering which o... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Is HFA the old Asperger’s? |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2019, 9:13 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
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Thanks for relying
So where does "little professor syndrome" come into it? With some sites claiming that is the symptom of aspergers?
Maybe theres multiple forms of aspergers with some talking kids that are not so gifted? |
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