Tag: childhood trauma

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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

autistic culture

Self Diagnosis Is Not A Privilege. It Is Deep Seeded In Trauma

Aviva Seigler

"Does your autism make you nasty?" is what I was met with when I told my toxic mother that I was diagnosed with autism on September 30, 2013.  How do I remember the date? The only appointment that was available was my birthday and only appointment that was available. I thank my toxic mother for… Continue reading Self Diagnosis Is Not A Privilege. It Is Deep Seeded In Trauma

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

Growing up undiagnosed

Why the Name Change?

Aviva Seigler

For over 20 years, I have been preferred to be called by my Hebrew name, not my Americanized name. My Americanized name is a symbol of the abuse and torture I had as a child and changing my name is a way of letting that go and being free of the trauma and abuse.  I… Continue reading Why the Name Change?

ADHD, diabetes, Disabled Parenting

Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Story of J, D and A

Aviva Seigler

Child abuse comes in all different forms. Child abuse looks like some things that one might not think of. J, D and A are my brothers and sister in law that my husband and I have custody of due to abuse at home and abuse in foster care. My husband and the children share the… Continue reading Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Story of J, D and A