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Day: December 15, 2017
The great Autism diagnosis cover up: How Health and Education are conspiring to fail Autistic children and their families | Kieran Rose
By Kieran Rose, Autistic Ambassador and author of The Autistic Advocate.
“Health and Education Professionals in the UK are, on the whole, dangerously illiterate about Autism”
If you live in the UK and you believe your child is Autistic or displays behaviours you cannot understand, who do you turn to?
- Kieran Rose, Autistic Ambassador
Their Health visitor? The school or Nursery? The GP? The Internet?
In a way, it doesn’t really matter, because no matter which direction you turn to, you’re going to be met with a mine full of misinformation, Autistic illiteracy and frankly, dangerous neglect.
If you’re lucky enough and wealthy enough to be able to afford to be in a position where you can go for a Private diagnosis for Autism, you might want to think twice and check before you do. Most local Authorities in the UK: the NHS, the Council and…
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The great Autism diagnosis cover up: How Health and Education are conspiring to fail Autistic children and their families | Kieran Rose
By Kieran Rose, Autistic Ambassador and author of The Autistic Advocate. "Health and Education Professionals in the UK are, on the whole, dangerously illiterate about Autism" If you live in the UK and you believe your child is Autistic or displays behaviours you cannot understand, who do you turn to? Kieran Rose, Autistic Ambassador … Continue reading The great Autism diagnosis cover up: How Health and Education are conspiring to fail Autistic children and their families | Kieran Rose
Autistic Christmas
I haven’t really written much for a while, it often feels like everything has been said, and I’m not sure what I can add to the ever-growing treasure-trove of autistic writings. But, I remember back when my son was younger and I was looking for strategies to support him, and then when I was struggling and not sure about getting myself assessed, and I remember that what helped me most was reading lots of accounts by autistic people and parents of autistic children (autistic and otherwise). I didn’t always agree with what I read (and still don’t), but reading about the same thing from many different angles is helpful, even if it’s just to confirm that they’re wrong and I’m right…
I know that many others have written about Christmas for autistic people, especially how to help autistic children cope with the festivities and social requirements. From my perspective as…
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Best book to gift this holiday!
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
Neurotribes is New York Times–bestselling book that upends conventional thinking about autism — and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.
This book is #actuallyautistic approved.
#actuallyautistic #redinsead #wetheautisticpeople #buythisbook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
- Feature film rights acquired by Paramount Studios and Lorne Michaels
- Winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction
- Book of the Year/Temple Grandin Award – Autism Society of America
- Book of the Year – Medical Journalists’ Association
- Winner of a 2016 California Book Award
- Winner of an Erikson Institute Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media
- Author of the Year – The ARC
- Winner of a 2016 Books for a Better Life Award
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Best book to gift this holiday! | Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
Best book to gift this holiday! Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity By Steve Silberman Neurotribes is New York Times–bestselling book that upends conventional thinking about autism -- and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. This book is #actuallyautistic approved. Find … Continue reading Best book to gift this holiday! | Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
Autism Parent Memoirs: Illuminating or Exploitive? | Psychology Today
Autistic and neurotypical people have very different views. Who's right? Source: Autism Parent Memoirs: Illuminating or Exploitive? | Psychology Today
