ABA is a policy that I definitely do not support. I have beaten myself up some days because I don’t feel “normal.” It still takes talking with my friends and family to realize that I am not supposed to be “normal.” I’m just supposed to be me. I am lucky to know several people who are willing to help me grow and develop my independence and skills rather than try to make me fit the mold.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy that helps kids with autism learn skills and lessen problematic behavior like hurting themselves. There are several different forms of ABA. All are based on the idea that reinforcing certain behaviors will lead kids to repeat those behaviors. Studies have shown that ABA is effective, but some parents and autistic self-advocates do not support its use.
One criticism of ABA is that the earliest version of it used punishments as well as rewards. Punishments are no longer used in ABA, but critics think it is still too hard on kids because it is so repetitive. Supporters argue that modern ABA is often much less repetitive and that practitioners are trained to make learning fun and interesting for the child.
Another criticism is that ABA is too focused on eliminating behaviors instead of building skills. Some practitioners agree that this can be a problem. They emphasize that therapy needs to focus on what kids should be doing, rather than what they shouldn’t be doing.
Finally, some autistic self-advocates say that ABA tries to make kids with autism fit neurotypical standards. They argue that autistic kids have different needs, so they shouldn’t be taught to look and act like neurotypical kids. Some of these advocates says that speech and language therapy is a more helpful way for autistic kids to build skills and independence.
ABA Therapy
I still have my Mickey Mouse plush from when I was two. And, my bookshelves are filled with comics, manga, and novels based on stuff like Disney movies. We all love what we love, and that's what makes us happy in life. No one should be judged for that.
just like.....the bizarre vitriolic hatred i see on here for autistic ppl who like "childish" things made for little kids is so frustrating and heartbreaking to me. allistics already hate us and infantilize us, so they see an autistic person who happen to like something "childish" and mock us for it.
but what really breaks my heart is seeing OTHER autistic ppl who think of themselves as being "better" than those who like "childish" things and make fun of them bc theyve been taught to hate by an ableist society. doesnt it get exhausting. doesnt it hurt inside to be full of the lies and hatred neurotypicals taught you. doesnt it hurt to take out that hatred on your fellow autistic ppl, to mock them for something that allistics already mock them for. why. why do you do this. who did this to you.
Please tell me someone also did one of Grunkle Stan as Captain America in the iconic Captain America Comics #1 cover. The one where he punches Adolf himself in the jaw. I would love to see that.
Also, yes. Alex Hirsch rules as a human being. There's a reason why he and Dana Terrace have been partners for so long and why he rules as a writer, artist, and actor. I mean, this is the man who trolled Giuliani's nonsense voter fraud hotline as both Grunkle Stan and Soos. The guy rules!
This is a post that I put on a blog that is the start of something new for me. I don't have much on there now, but I hope to help it grow.
My best friend sent this to me, and it is a good reminder of why I am creating this diary. I have been going to theme parks since I was a baby, and I grew up with these characters and experiences as a big part of my life. Autistic kids become Autistic adults, and we need to remember that as time goes on.
Function is not the key to understanding a person as a person. Empathy is. Autistic people need help by having Allistic people listen to their individual needs. When you have met one Autistic person, you really have met only one Autistic person. We don't fit into categories all that well.
Autism Awareness Month
Autistic Truth
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I have been waiting all year to post this.
As an Autistic person who spends way too much time researching things, I have to agree that the way Autism Speaks does things is atrocious. Autistic people deserve kindness, love, and respect. Not fear and hatred. I am not ashamed of who I am, and I am happy to just be me.
Fun fact: I’m autistic I’m gonna do a thing inspired by another person
oh and
Another great of history that I didn't know about. I mean, someone had to create those icons. And, I'm glad that Susan Kare is getting the love she deserves.
Susan Kare, the Artist who designed many of the fonts, icons, and images for Apple, NeXT, Microsoft, and IBM, 1980′s
Hell yee.
Thank you so much, G.I. Robot! I hope that Nina and Bride continue to get along well. Hope that you can continue to make friends with them too.
Dear G.I. Robot,
What do you think about Bride? Is she a friend too? Also, do you think she and Nina are getting along well?
Bride appears to be a very mean woman on the surface, but friend Nina has told me she is very nice and I trust her! They seem to get along VERY well, actually! They must be very good friends.
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