Ezcat
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Textbooks tend to describe autism negatively, which is NOT GREAT as these books "often play a large part in shaping the perspectives & knowledge of future educators & practitioners." Time to re-evaluate such materials & create more inclusive, supportive environments.
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
Study uncovers disparity between how textbooks and self-advocates discuss autism
A study reveals a disconnect between how undergraduate adapted physical education textbooks and autistic self-advocates discuss autism, highlighting the need to revise educational materials to better ...
www.ualberta.ca
January 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Textbooks tend to describe autism negatively, which is NOT GREAT as these books "often play a large part in shaping the perspectives & knowledge of future educators & practitioners." Time to re-evaluate such materials & create more inclusive, supportive environments.
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
Reposted by Ezcat
Vaccines don’t cause autism. Science thoroughly debunked this myth. Yet, misinformation continues to harm public health. The truth? Autistic people deserve support, understanding, and love—not fear. Read this from a mother of a wonderful young man:
Let's Talk About Why My Autistic Son Is Fully Vaccinated — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
If you have concerns about vaccines and autism, please listen to my story of becoming—but then un-becoming—an anti-vaxxer autism parent.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Vaccines don’t cause autism. Science thoroughly debunked this myth. Yet, misinformation continues to harm public health. The truth? Autistic people deserve support, understanding, and love—not fear. Read this from a mother of a wonderful young man: