A reader asked: I have anxiety and depression and probably some other shit I get very scared and panicked when someone says “I’ll be right back” and walks away from me and if I’m supposed to meet someone and they… Read morePlans, changes, anxiety, depression, and conflict
Content warning: This is a graphic post about brutality towards people with disabilities. ABA and justifications for abuse are discussed. Proceed with caution. People do a lot of brutal things to people with disabilities, including children. Some examples: pinning them… Read more“As a last resort”
A reader asked: Hey there. So, I’m wondering how I can help my sister with her self esteem. She’s very beautiful, and it’s been made clear to her by many that she is, but at the end of the day… Read moreYou can’t fix someone’s perspective
A reader asked: I’m just curious why is an autism expert the last person you’d go to. Because ‘autism experts’ are taught things like this: Autistic people are mind-blind and can’t understand emotions And need intense social skills training, or… Read moreThe problem with ‘autism experts’ as a source of help with autism-related problems
Sometimes people feel a strong need for a certain kind of sensory input, and then use other people’s bodies to meet that need even over their objections. It’s not ok to do that. Not for sex, not for comfort, not… Read moreMeeting sensory needs without violating boundaries