Writers Fuel Myth that Autism Equals Intellectual Disability
We can definitely blame writers, reporters and journalists for contributing to the myth that autism necessarily includes intellectual impairment.
Women Who Think They’ll Bulk Up If They Even LOOK At Weights
Can we end this madness already – that your body will “bulk up” if you just look at weights?
Obesity Impairs Brain Function; Fat Acceptance Must End
Obesity damages the brain, no matter how “confident” a fat positivity influencer feels “living in a larger body.”
Does Quitting Dieting when Fat Mean Eating Disorder Recovery?
Quitting dieting altogether and giving up on all weight loss attempts has been touted on Instagram and TikTok as a giant step towards “recovery.”
Punish an Autistic Child for Touching a Stranger’s Hair?
An autistic preschool boy unexpectedly felt my ponytail without me or his mother knowing this was about to happen.
Sitting Disease’s Effect on Forearms Harms Overall Blood Flow
The sitting disease, dubbed “the new smoking,” impairs blood flow in the forearms which can affect the cardiovascular system.
Why Does Autism Need a Symbol? Other Conditions Don’t
Someone asked why autism needs a symbol and pointed out that other conditions like color blindness don’t have symbols.
Your Child CAN Be Autistic Even if They’re Social and Smart
Did a psychologist just tell you that your child can’t possibly have autism because they’re social, friendly, smart, very verbal and/or gives eye contact?
Autistics Have Same Face Expressions As NTs but Smaller
