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.
comorbidities

Autistic Comorbidities: Irlen Syndrome

Aviva Seigler

 What is Irlen Syndrome? Irlen syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder. There is nothing wrong with the eyes. This syndrome is due to the brain's ability to process visual data.  It is not identifiable by educational, psychological, optometric or medical tests. Irlen syndrome can be different for many different people. There is no treatment and… Continue reading Autistic Comorbidities: Irlen Syndrome

ABA, ableism, autistic culture, Deaf culture, Discrimination

Oralism in the Deaf and Autistic Communities

Aviva Seigler

    As a Hard of Hearing autistic adult, I think about this often. There are many overlaps in the autistic and Deaf communities. There are different sensory, diagnosis, difficulties and therapy experiences. There is certainly an overlap of experiences and history. Having experiences from both communities is a truly unique experience. Combining the Deaf… Continue reading Oralism in the Deaf and Autistic Communities

ABA, problematic professionals, Problems

Problematic Professional: Sue Larkey

Aviva Seigler

She preaches behavior support and seems to support neurodiversity. She is complicated so this blog will be quite long. She even goes as far as to interview Yenn Purkis. She has online courses and webinars, a blog, and a podcast. Sue Larkey is an educator located in Sydny, Australia. She was born in  1968. She… Continue reading Problematic Professional: Sue Larkey

In the media

Neurodiversity News Interview

Aviva Seigler

Interview: Amanda Seigler August 5, 2020InterviewsComments: 0 A woman with brown hair smiling, and a box next to her that reads #ActuallyAutistic/#PCOSStrong.” Also a banner underneath that says “#fierceautistic 4life” underneath a rainbow infinity symbol. Photo from Amanda Seigler This week, I have interviewed Amanda Seigler, who is the third of the trio of mothers… Continue reading Neurodiversity News Interview

problematic professionals, Problems, queerphobia

Problematic Professional: Tony Attwood

Aviva Seigler

Tony Attwood is a well known psychologist who concentrated his career in Aspergers syndrome (stay with me I don't believe in this label but I do need to accurately give information). He is married to his wife Sarah and has three children. His children's' names are Rosie, William and Caroline. Aspergers Syndrome is no longer… Continue reading Problematic Professional: Tony Attwood