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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

Accommodation Reviews

First Experience with the Sunflower Landyard

Aviva Seigler

What is the Sunflower Landyard and Where Did it Come From? The sunflower landyard was thought up by the accessibility team at Gatwick airport. They had been assisting over 500,000 disabled people. They wanted to help people who were disabled and everyday people wouldn’t be able to tell. They wanted to have a discrete symbol… Continue reading First Experience with the Sunflower Landyard

Disability Hacks

Disability Hack: Check Your Ethernet Cable If Your Internet Is Acting Wonky

Aviva Seigler

We all know home internet is really important to autistics. It connects us with the world wide community, games, social media etc. Having no internet is the same as being cut off from the world and it is meltdown inducing.  A few years ago, we switched from cable to DSL internet because the cable company… Continue reading Disability Hack: Check Your Ethernet Cable If Your Internet Is Acting Wonky

Autistic History

Autistic History: Willowbrook State School (MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING)

Aviva Seigler

Willowbrook was a  New York state funded asylum that front itself as a school for the developmentally disabled that was established in the 1930's. It was a complex of buildings that housed adults and children who were developmentally disabled. It was located in Staten Island, a borough of New York City. In this institution, the… Continue reading Autistic History: Willowbrook State School (MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING)

Disability Hacks, Disabled Parenting

Americans: Did you know Medicaid Covers Nutrition Shakes, Incontience Supplies, and weighted vests?

Aviva Seigler

Medicaid covers more than what they tell parents and patients.  I made this discovery a few years ago. N is on pedicure for weight gain. J is on pedicure because sometimes she cannot eat due to stomach issues.  Pediasure We were worried about N not gaining enough weight and because of how tiny he was.… Continue reading Americans: Did you know Medicaid Covers Nutrition Shakes, Incontience Supplies, and weighted vests?