Category: Veterinary and Autism

quackery, Veterinary and Autism

Quackery Turned into Animal Torture: Neuralink

Aviva Seigler

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fierceautie/episodes/Quackery-Turned-into-Animal-Torture-Neuralink-e2c6raq Elon Musk’s startup company, Neuralink, developed a brain implant to try to interface the human brain like a computer or headphones. Its intention is connecting a brain to a computer to be as easy as LASIK surgery to “cure brain ailments and someday help humans compete with artificial intelligence.” Their goal is to have… Continue reading Quackery Turned into Animal Torture: Neuralink

ABA, Veterinary and Autism

If Electric Fences are Abusive for Dogs, Why are They OK for Your Autistic Child?

Aviva Seigler

As an autistic parent to autistic kids, a veterinary technologist and a human being, I never thought I would have to write this. In an autistic led parent education group someone posted about elopement and how to help their child. One person suggested an electric fence. Even A dog Trainer Finds it Horrific A dog… Continue reading If Electric Fences are Abusive for Dogs, Why are They OK for Your Autistic Child?

MMS Quacks, quacks, Veterinary and Autism

Quack Exposed: Dianne Jacobs Thompson

Aviva Seigler

Dianne Jacobs Thompson was a substitute teacher at Sunny Side School District in Washington state. When she wasn't teaching, she was promoting MMS use on children. This was in a secret group on Facebook called Autism Through Their Eyes. Who would want someone like this teaching children, even as a substitute? Dear @sunnysidesd you have… Continue reading Quack Exposed: Dianne Jacobs Thompson

Problematic organizations, Problems, Veterinary and Autism

Problematic Organization: PETA

Aviva Seigler

What does PETA have to do with autism? It shouldn't it stands for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. But like many organizations, they could not stay in their lane. PETA is so controversial, the rescue and veterinary community does not like them.  PETA was founded on August 21, 1980 by Ingrid Newkirk… Continue reading Problematic Organization: PETA

ableism, autistic culture, Discrimination, Veterinary and Autism

Achievements by Autistic People are Not Amazing just because they are Autistic

Aviva Seigler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kriZOfahDfY Far too many times achievements by autistic people are sensationalized and the recipient is infantilized. This is how inspiration porn is born. Disabled people are put on a pedestal to make non disabled people feel good. This happens often to autistics who have multiple college degrees, been campaigning against mistreatment, have a career, etc.… Continue reading Achievements by Autistic People are Not Amazing just because they are Autistic