AGGRESSION – THE WEAPONIZATION OF A FALSE LABEL TO UNDERMINE DEVELOPMENTALLY/INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PEOPLE’S HUMAN RIGHTS
03.10.2021
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AGGRESSION, ANXIETY, AUTISM, MELTDOWNS, SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR, SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR
How and why people commonly weaponize the label “aggression” against developmentally and/or intellectually disabled people, why that’s bad, and how to stop it.
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Self-injurious behavior gets discussed a lot – but it’s not often that we hear from it from a lived experience. Lets change that and break the stigma!
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INTRODUCING THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF DISABILITY
Introducing the Holistic Model of Disability, which aims to provide a full picture of disability, while being inclusive of all disabled people and their experiences.
STRUGGLING WITH RECEIVING PRAISE
An analysis of why some people struggle with receiving praise and what can help them.
MISOPHONIA – UNBEARABLE SOUNDS
What misophonia is, its causes, what it feels like, and what can help people who have it.
SURVIVING ANXIETY
Anxiety is a common co-occurring condition for many autistic people. It can be severe and disabling. It is for me. Here is how I survive and got better.
ALEXITHYMIA – WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU FEEL
What it feels like not to know what one feels, and what can help people with alexithymia.
REVIEW EAR DEFENDERS – 3M PELTOR X5A
A review of the pros and cons of the 3M PELTOR X5A ear defenders. In my case specifically for my autism related sensory problems. Would I recommend them?