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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

Disabled Parenting

When A Child Is Properly Supported at Home and at School, the Possibilities are Endless

Aviva Seigler

A is my half brother in law who my husband and I have guardianship of. He and my husband have the same father. LONG STORY. I have permission from A to tell this story. He is super proud of himself. Anyway, when he came to us at 5 years old he was scared. He is… Continue reading When A Child Is Properly Supported at Home and at School, the Possibilities are Endless

ABA, Disabled Parenting

When 2e child Is Placed in the Correct School Setting

Aviva Seigler

When a child is placed in an inappropriate setting at school, it affects the child in more settings than school. My son N is 10 years old. He has been in typical classes since he was in preschool. He was diagnosed as autistic when he was 3. When trying to get hims services we were… Continue reading When 2e child Is Placed in the Correct School Setting

ABA, Disabled Parenting

When The Public Schools Fail Your Autistic Child

Aviva Seigler

It is not uncommon for autistic children to fall through the cracks with the education system. It should never be like this but it is.  It happened to two of my sons,  N and Bug and my niece B. I am explaining what happened here and how I handled it in hopes it helps someone. … Continue reading When The Public Schools Fail Your Autistic Child

ABA, comorbidities, diabetes, Disabled Parenting

When Your Autistic Child with a Serious Medical Condition has a School Nurse Who Tries To Go Against Doctor's Orders

Aviva Seigler

 *Disclaimer: This blog was written with A's permission. I would never betray my son's trust like that* It is important to know how to advocate for your autistic child who also has a serious medical condition. This is especially true when dealing with school nurses.  As most of my readers know, my 10 year old… Continue reading When Your Autistic Child with a Serious Medical Condition has a School Nurse Who Tries To Go Against Doctor's Orders