Author: Aviva Seigler

Aviva Seigler is the executive director at Fierce Autistics and Allies. She is a writer, an activist, and an advocate. She is an LGBTQ+ autistic from South Florida, is married to a very supportive husband, and has six children. She has been fighting the CD protocol and other quack treatments since 2014. She is a veterinary technologist (LPN for pets). She has her associates and bachelors degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She is very involved with scouting with her six children. Three of the children are autistic but all are Neurodivergent. Her hope is to bridge the gap between allies and autistics while fighting the pseudoscience that threatens all people, not just autistics.
Quack Supplements, quackery

Quackery Exposed: Brillia

Aviva Seigler

Brillia is a homeopathic remedy that is being marketed to autistic and ADHD children. They say its been available for almost 10 years with great success and history supporting its efficacy and safety. What they do not mention is that they have dangerous side effects proven in an independent study. Because it is considered a… Continue reading Quackery Exposed: Brillia

MMS Quacks, quacks

Quack Exposed: Andreas Kalcker

Aviva Seigler

Who is Andreas Kalcker? Andreas Kalcker is a "German biophysicist who lived in Switzerland who has been researching for more than 13 years with chlorine dioxide for therapeutic use." In German speaking countries, Kalcker is one of the most well known promoters of MMS. He promotes it as a health cure. He follows Jim Humble,… Continue reading Quack Exposed: Andreas Kalcker

comorbidities

Coborbidities: Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Aviva Seigler

It is very normal for children to be oppositional sometimes. This can be explained by hunger, fatigue, stress or emotional distress. Children do argue, talk back, and defy parents, teachers or other trusted adults. This typically starts when a child is 2 or 3.  What is Oppositional Defiance Disorder? Oppositional Defiant Disorder can cause people… Continue reading Coborbidities: Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Quack Supplement Suppliers, Quack Supplements, quackery, quacks

Quackery Exposed: MaryRuth Organics

Aviva Seigler

  How I Came in Contact with the Quack I was emailed by a promotion company to promote MaryRuth Organics on Instagram. They really should have known better. They should know by my posts I am against all this: Hi Amanda,   We love your IG profile fierceautistic and would like to invite you to collaborate… Continue reading Quackery Exposed: MaryRuth Organics

ABA quackery, quackery

Quackery Exposed: DIY ABA Tablet (Goally)

Aviva Seigler

There are two major tablets that have been advertised on different social media outlets that claim to improve behavior and make the parents life easier. After receiving a message about them, I decided to look more into it. Goally "Goally is the only standalone device designed by leading behavior therapists, child psychologist and learning experts.… Continue reading Quackery Exposed: DIY ABA Tablet (Goally)