Tag: children

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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

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ableism, autistic culture, comorbidities, Discrimination, EDS

Service Dogs are Not Licensed in the United States. A Story and What the Law Really Says

Aviva Seigler

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autistic culture, comorbidities, Disability Hacks, Disabled Parenting

Accommodating Your Magpie Child

Aviva Seigler

Magpie isn't really a type of human but something I call a neurodivergent human who has a compulsion to take shiny and small objects they like. This is named after a species of birds that is known for taking tiny trinkets to their nests. I call it that because when I was talking to a… Continue reading Accommodating Your Magpie Child

Disabled Parenting

Adopted Grandchildren are Just as Important as Biological Grandchildren

Aviva Seigler

It is no secret that I have legal guardianship over 3 children and in the process of adopting another. They are J, A, D and Potato. Potato, being the baby. The other three are my husband's half siblings who they share the same father. We did have guardianship over B, our niece until she went… Continue reading Adopted Grandchildren are Just as Important as Biological Grandchildren

ableism, Discrimination, Growing up undiagnosed

Fat Shaming Kids Can Have Lasting Effects

Aviva Seigler

Fat shaming kids can lead to lasting trauma into adult hood. In the autistic community, there are several co morbidities that cause weight gain and it is a symptom of a disorder.  I was fat shamed by my mother, father and grand parents growing up. My brother, who I found now is extremely toxic, joined… Continue reading Fat Shaming Kids Can Have Lasting Effects