The first generation of kids to receive intensive ABA has grown up — and many have criticized it as harmful and even abusive.
Reisha Borton Glavic shared Autism Society of Mahoning Valley’s post — with Devon Glavic. February 26 at 10:56am · Wow, that was deep💔 “I had to grieve the life I pictured, before I could ac…
A teacher and two aides at a Florida school for autistic children have been arrested and charged for allegedly punishing autistic children.
One of the most hotly-contended points of division between the adult autistic community and the neurotypical parents of autistic children: explained.
[TW: Bullying, Abuse, Gaslighting,]
Bullying can lead to depression, low grades, even physical illness — and kids with autism may be suffering the brunt of the harm.
Advice from Two #ActuallyAutistic Adults This post is a collaboration between Peace I Give and Unmasked. Tee Mone’t runs the page, Unmasked, on Facebook, and Unnmasked on Instagram. Diagnosed…
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Autism parents often complain about how rude and aggressive autistic people are, accusing autistic people of causing an unnecessary divide.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of therapy meant to help vulnerable people to empower themselves. Developed by Marsha Linehan to treat suicidal women with Borderline Personality Disor…
A former high school tennis star will escape jail after prosecutors offered him a plea deal following charges he sexually assaulted a mentally ill woman he met through an online dating service.According to the Des Moines Register, Nicholas Fifield, 18, was scheduled for a court date on Aug. 18 to fa...
Teaching autistic children does not mean taking away recess, snacks, and bathroom breaks. That's torture. Do better.
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An exclusive NBC News investigation found that 10 patients at Florida's National Deaf Academy have alleged abuse, and three families are suing.