Tag: autistic

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ableism, Discrimination, Science of Autism

The Prevalence of Autism Diagnosis, the Barriers in Obtaining Diagnosis, The Lost Generation of Autistics, And the Racial and Sex Barriers of diagnosis

Aviva Seigler

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fierceautie/episodes/Prevalence-and-Barriers-of-Diagnosis-e2chqth Prevalence of Diagnosis Researchers have been tracking the rate of autism diagnosis since 2000. Its has been raising steadily since then. This triggered fears of an “epidemic” but most of the increase is triggered by growing awareness of autism and the changes to diagnostic criteria. The diagnosis does not have a test that can… Continue reading The Prevalence of Autism Diagnosis, the Barriers in Obtaining Diagnosis, The Lost Generation of Autistics, And the Racial and Sex Barriers of diagnosis

ABA, Disabled Parenting

Moving from Survival Mode When That is All You Have Ever Known

Aviva Seigler

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WSwl8DFNbEb Survival As a Child Ever since I can remember, I was always in survival mode. Most people think of being poor as being in survival mode, but how I started off was much more than that. If you saw my family, you would think we were a “normal” family. A Herero couple, a daughter… Continue reading Moving from Survival Mode When That is All You Have Ever Known

Predators

Predator: Moses Cassian or Mike Geodfery

Aviva Seigler

This person, I don't even think this is what his real name is, has been targeting commentators on autistic-led pages. The URL to both profiles are : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008751394797 https://www.facebook.com/geodfrey.wasonga This person messaged a friend of mine under this account: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008751394797 He proceeded to talk to this friend when they commented on the page Autistic Grandma:… Continue reading Predator: Moses Cassian or Mike Geodfery

comorbidities, diabetes, Disability Hacks

How to Disable the Auto-off Function on the Tandem T-Slim Insulin Pump

Aviva Seigler

*Disclaimer: Talk with your endocrinologist before you do this. This stumped our endo and I am happy I found a way to disable this * What Happened A is my 11 year old autistic son. He is also a type one diabetic. He uses the Tandem T-slim x2. It connects with his Dexcom, which is… Continue reading How to Disable the Auto-off Function on the Tandem T-Slim Insulin Pump

ABA, autistic culture, Disabled Parenting, Growing up undiagnosed, Jewish Culture

Autistic Adult Find Healing From Abuse in Unusual Places

Aviva Seigler

Background It is no secret I was an abused child. I was neglected, abused in almost every sense of the word. I was berated, beaten and made to think I was worthless. I was placed in ABA to change who I was. My parents favorite go to was that I was created to make them… Continue reading Autistic Adult Find Healing From Abuse in Unusual Places