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https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lanpsy/PIIS2215-0366(20)30197-8.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0rlEabFXopixHq0Qx5GzdDeG4u9D35B6HZ4OayxFkjYDH5-qg7rfUu1v4 I see a team hoping to alter autistic people via stem cell stuff has produced a long list of deficits myths and memes about autistic people, disguised as care for us during Covid-19.
Good try, but no.
Good try, but no.
"individuals with autism can also have different types of behavioral challenges including deficits in
social communication, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, irritability, and aggression".
Arguably from research no more than anyone else, on average.
Next.
social communication, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, irritability, and aggression".
Arguably from research no more than anyone else, on average.
Next.
"Although some adults on the autism spectrum are high functioning and mask their symptoms well, others with
more severe symptoms remain at the cognitive level of young children"
That's very rude.
If you're not sure why it's very rude, please read some materials by autistic people
more severe symptoms remain at the cognitive level of young children"
That's very rude.
If you're not sure why it's very rude, please read some materials by autistic people
Now, we are all trying to make a difference to autistic lives during Covid-19. Working with NHS teams and others to improve outcomes. Working with families and centres to improve access and communication.
We do not begin by describing those in our care as a long list of deficits
We do not begin by describing those in our care as a long list of deficits
Good care starts with respect
It's also a cop-out to say, "Well, The Lancet prefers us to use 'people with autism', so we will." [paraphrased].
Be respectful. Use the term preferred by autistic people, for groups of autistic people.
Respect *individual* preferences in the clinic
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It's also a cop-out to say, "Well, The Lancet prefers us to use 'people with autism', so we will." [paraphrased].
Be respectful. Use the term preferred by autistic people, for groups of autistic people.
Respect *individual* preferences in the clinic
Person-centred care requires good working relationships.
And good outcomes are always based on respectful relationships. Each and every time.
Take that first step.
Collaborate.
Listen.
Understand.
And good outcomes are always based on respectful relationships. Each and every time.
Take that first step.
Collaborate.
Listen.
Understand.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5881102/ Some of the same team of writers. Here writing an article in 2018 about how to find out which allegedly faulty genes cause all of our 'detriments'. Here's a snippet of it. It even has the 'far more autistic people' myth in it.
It is also polite to ask the 1 in 30 autistic people on the planet what they would like, rather than just plan to alter us so we are no longer autistic, don't you think? Someone did. Look.
https://annsautism.blogspot.com/2019/01/autism-some-vital-research-links.html And for those wanting to stop and listen, you may also want to read though this set of academic research highlights.
Honest, caring, excellent sensory abilities for many. Dedicated, focused autistic people,with a novel & fab communication system.
Honest, caring, excellent sensory abilities for many. Dedicated, focused autistic people,with a novel & fab communication system.
If we are serious about changing autistic lives, we need to be serious about preventing disrespect, affirming autistic preferred terms for groups of us, and doing the basic, simple things that actually make a difference.
We keep saying what those are.
Challenge your own thinking
We keep saying what those are.
Challenge your own thinking
