Did you see this?
Horrible, intentional way to misdiagnose autistic people (and other inconvenient minorities), strip them of their rights and not allow them to advocate for themselves.

www.the-independent.com/news/health/...

This. And they're barely hiding their intention anymore. The poor science, the absolute stupidity of their claims - it feels like it's just a technicality for them. When it's clear what the end goal is.

One rich, white, male 'comedian'.

These are lovely! Great compositions. Long exposure is so much fun.

Understand a woman?! In this economy?

And how that bias could justify what was often being pushed anyway - a focus on 'looking better' rather than 'feeling' better, especially wrt ND kids.

Excellent coverage of the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit brought to you by @thinkingautism.com

#neurodiversity #SNS25

Such an important point.
Thank you for the note taking and sharing! Lots of food for thought.

Difference is almost always a more accurate word than deficit.
True of the 'deficit' in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well!

Exactly this. We don't have to pathologize every single 'unusual' thing that that gives kids comfort/joy (and isn't harmful!).

Ahhh what fun!

Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose! Jose Chung's From Outer Space! Remember those like it was yesterday. Some of the best episodes with amazing guest stars.

The podcast truly feels like home for the parts of your brain that haven't ever felt that.
They talk about AuDHD too - one of the hosts was going through the process of getting both her diagnoses last year.

Just wanted to mention ADHD Unpacked by Alex Connor & James Brown, as well as their excellent, fun, science backed podcast - The ADHD Adults Podcast.

Thank you!