http://netvouz.com/Xyzzy/tag/autism?feed=rss Xyzzy's bookmarks tagged "autism" on Netvouz http://www.thewip.net/talk/2009/02/accepting_autism.html Great essay by a mother about how & why she came to accept her young son's newly-diagnosed autism rather than trying frantically to "cure" it, and valuable advice to other struggling parents of autistic kids. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:18 GMT http://www.esteeklar.com/2010/10/18/4446/ A mom describes & comments on the disturbing contents of old videos of her son's "early intervention" ABA therapy sessions; there's also a great conversation in the comments between autistic-accepting parents & at least one autistic that was put through ABA. Health & Disability Xyzzy Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:34:40 GMT http://aspierhetor.com/2010/10/13/columbus-protest-against-autism-speaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=columbus-protest-against-autism-speaks An autistic describes and shares news/personal videos of Autism Speaks supporters threatening autistics that were standing peacefully with "don't cure us" signs at a walk-for-a-cure event. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:36:24 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7616555.stm BBC article covering the reality that autism is often overlooked in girls, and why. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1170424.stm BBC article: contrary to the fears of an autism "epidemic", studies indicate the rates have remained steady and other factors are responsible for the spike in diagnoses. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://photoninthedarkness.com/?p=158 A series of well-explained graphs to help laypeople see the numbers behind why autistics are now diagnosed more often than in the past. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:45:16 GMT http://bloom-parentingkidswithdisabilities.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-great-blessing-to-give-hope.html An interview follows a mother's journey from frantically trying to 'cure' her autistic son to the relief of accepting him after getting "an insider's view" from adults on the spectrum. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:20:02 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7433436.stm Interesting article from the BBC covering research that shows students think better when they aren't making eye contact, something autistics have maintained for a long time. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://www.todaysparent.com/lifeasparent/familiesneeds/article.jsp?content=20110124_105533_10992&page=1 Article on the journey Estee Klar took from her son's infancy to allying with autistic self-advocates and what her son is like now as an eight-year-old. Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:02:24 GMT http://thiswayoflife.org/blog/?p=410 Commentary on the dichotomy in what access rights some people feel different kinds of service animals should have, and a proposal to the growing problem of people with some impairments not getting the assistance they need as a result. Health & Disability Xyzzy Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:20:22 GMT