Blog Posts
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Ethical Alternatives to ABA
Many autists, including myself, have shown their dislike towards ABA therapy. However, many people have no idea where to start when finding a better alternative for ABA. Today, we are going to go into some ethical alternatives to ABA, why I prefer them, and the downsides to each of them. Read more
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PDA, An In-Depth Explanation
What is PDA? How does it affect someone? What kind of support is needed for someone with PDA? These are some of the questions that will be answered in this article. This is a summation of research from online, and from my personal experience with things very similar to PDA. I hope this can help… Read more
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The Special Education System: The Good And The Bad
America’s special education system is certainly a mixed bag when it comes to the effectiveness and quality of the education that we receive in the schools. It certainly works for some people, but not others, like me. This is a semi-inside point of view from the perspective of someone who goes to a private special… Read more
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Resources
Books Other Important Resources and Tips Autism and Safety: From the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) /https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Autism-and-Safety-Pt-2.pdf All About Autism Who Can be Autistic? Autism Facts Autism and Disability Self-Advocacy and the Self-Advocacy Movement Know Your Rights Open document settingsOpen publish panel Read more
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An Autistic Person’s Experience With The System.
I want to preface this by saying I am still in the system that I want to change, and that it needs to change based on my experiences. I am in New York City, where there are plenty of options, just not ones that have fit my needs so far. I’m sorry if I make… Read more
