The Autivist Podcast | Autistician

When an ally and a friend...actually isn't. Oct 5, 2019 11:53

A response to recent events.

Identity first or Person first? Aug 28, 2019

Discussing the reasons we prefer autistic versus person with autism

On double standards for autistic parents

The dangers of promoting the "do as I say, not as I do" mentality. No free passes just because you're autistic.

Autism - Adult diagnoses, and comorbidities

Discussing Sir Anthony Hopkins' late adult diagnosis, missing comorbid conditions, and widening perceptions of "Autism parents".

A rose isn't just a rose when it's an autistic rose

Just how much impact does one word have when it comes to describing Autistic traits and behavior? Let's explore one instance from today.

Dear governor Roy Cooper

Thanks for asking for my money, but all I can give you is.....

Unrealistic expectations of Autistic and ADHD kids

Parents, please stop with these unrealistic expectations. Autistic and ADHD kids need different parenting than this strict disciplinarian style. It just doesn't work.

The measure of a person's worth

We're judged by what we can produce. But what if you can't produce anything at a given moment?