My son who is 10 years old is autistic and has been a scout since he was six years old. He was semi verbal until he was really involved with scouts. Most of my readers know I sing the praises of Boy Scouts of America for autistic children. This past weekend was an event called… Continue reading One Autistic Scout Defying other Leaders Doubts
When really strong and overwhelming feelings happen, it can be extremely overwhelming, especially for autistic people. I will explain what happened to me today. Its nothing bad, I promise. Today I had a meeting with our Rabbi and Cantor. Three of our children came to us later in life. They are my husbands siblings. His… Continue reading Strong Overwhelming feelings in autistics
Back in August, the scouting year started again. We had new cub scouts and now our pack is up to almost 80 scouts. That is amazing but we had to recruit new leaders. This is great. Two of my sons are in the Bear level. This is all third grade boys and girls. There are… Continue reading How I Became Someone's Inspiration Porn
Today I went hiking with my service dog, Ralph. I take him to the nature preserve because its quiet and it makes me feel like I am in the middle of the woods. I have taken him many times before. I have have had negative comments about Ralph until today. Its not like I do… Continue reading When You See a Service Dog, Do not Judge the Handler
Chris and Jonathan speak to Anne Borden, Amanda Seigler, and Melissa Eaton who are campaigning against phony autism cures. 0:55 Alternative treatments for autism and why they exist 3:28 Going undercover on Facebook 5:00 MMS or the bleach cure 11:00 The pushback against activism 12:31 How social media companies have responded 14:10 Chelation therapy 23:45… Continue reading Interview by The Body of Evidence Podcast – Campaign Against Phony Autism Cures
Aviva Seigler 