The Wool Hat Story – ABA Torture of Autistic Child
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
Category: School & Learning
“No More Stim Toys!” – What It Feels Like for an Autistic Person When You Take Away Our Sensory Aids
You should not take away stim toys from your autistic students. They are as necessary as glasses or a hearing aid.
The Montessori Method as an Alternative to ABA for Autistic Children
ABA for autistic children can cause serious emotional damage. The Montessori Method may be the ideal learning alternative!
An Adult Autistic Woman Breaks Down the Insidious Trauma Caused By ABA in a Simple Yet Profound Way
Are you thinking of ABA for your autistic child? Please read this article before you enroll them. You may never be able to undo the psychological damage this horrible “therapy” will cause.
What Makes a Task Easier for Non-Autistics May Make Them Harder for Us
Want to show an autistic person a shortcut to something they’re doing? Ask first! Most of us can get very confused and mixed up when trying to learn “your way” of doing things.
Why Even “Beginner” Classes Are Not Helpful for Many Autistic People
When an autistic person takes a “beginner” class designed for a neurotypical person, it may not be beginner enough.
“It’s So Easy!” – Why These Words Hurt Autistic People
Just because something is easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy for someone else, especially if that person is on the spectrum.
Learning as Trauma for Autistic People
Is it difficult for your autistic loved one to learn something new? It may seem like stubbornness or lack of caring, but it may be that learning is actually traumatic and exhausting for your autistic loved one.
