Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Because some people get confused, I titled my video "An Autistic's Thoughts on Fathering Autism" to help random people who don't know me know that I am autistic. HOWEVER, as it should be understood about ALL of my videos, this is my PERSONAL perspective. I'm not implying that my views = the views of every autistic.
Anyway, this is just a video talking about some of my thoughts and a few concerns regarding their channel, mostly centered on the ABA thing because it was a motivator for getting my long video out. However, this is not a hate video, and I do enjoy the Maass family and think that, as people, they are wonderful and do a lot of important work. Please don't be rude or hateful in the comments.
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Because some people get confused, I titled my video "An Autistic's Thoughts on Fathering Autism" to help random people who don't know me know that I am autistic. HOWEVER, as it should be understood about ALL of my videos, this is my PERSONAL perspective. I'm not implying that my views = the views of every autistic.
Anyway, this is just a video talking about some of my thoughts and a few concerns regarding their channel, mostly centered on the ABA thing because it was a motivator for getting my long video out. However, this is not a hate video, and I do enjoy the Maass family and think that, as people, they are wonderful and do a lot of important work. Please don't be rude or hateful in the comments.
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![R is for Respect | Whats in a Word?
This topic was quite important to the one who suggested it, Kaishawna, and I think it may help shed some light on the reason why people call it the r-word or regard it as a slur.
References/Further Reading:
https://www.specialeducationguide.com/blog/the-r-word-a-history-of-the-term-which-states-still-use-it/
https://www.spreadtheword.global/about
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3299349/
Melt Like Icecream book
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![Sensory Tiles?! | Muffik Orthopedic Floor | Christmas Gift Idea for Autism
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the United States! Im super excited to be able to share this with you today. This brand, Muffik, reached out to me to see if I would like to try out their sensory floor tiles (I believe theyre considered orthopedic floor tiles more officially, but sensory tiles feels right to me) and after looking into what they were, I was very happy to try them out.
Note that this video is not sponsored, as in they did not pay me to make this video. I did receive the tiles for free, however I have no contractual requirements to actually make the video or say positive things about them. I do have an affiliate code, but it does not influence my opinion of these tiles. I genuinely really like them and am super happy to showcase a brand that focuses on sensory things on the channel. I am also grateful for the special code to give you all a % off if you would like these tiles.
I believe sensory play is a very important thing for autistic children and these appear to really facilitate that. Of course, the tiles are great for all ages and could still do what they are intended to when I used them.
I know a lot of people are looking for autism-related Christmas gift ideas right now and I think this would be a fantastic gift for an autistic person!
(Yes, we had another no-makeup day.)
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Giveaway:
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![Why Do Autistic People Stim?
Why do autistic people stim? Its one of the most obvious things that autistic people do, from hand flapping to jumping to spinning. Find out why in todays video.
References:
Dellapiazza, F., Michelon, C., Oreve, M.-J., Robel, L., Schoenberger, M., Chatel, C., Vesperini, S., Maffre, T., Schmidt, R., Blanc, N., Vernhet, C., Picot, M.-C., Baghdadli, A., ELENA study group, Chabaux, C., Cohen, D., Damville, E., Geoffray, M.-M., Gicquel, L., & Jardri, R. (2020). The Impact of Atypical Sensory Processing on Adaptive Functioning and Maladaptive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder During Childhood: Results From the ELENA Cohort. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 50(6), 2142–2152. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03970-w
Mayer, J. (2017). The Relationship Between Autistic Traits and Atypical Sensory Functioning in Neurotypical and ASD Adults: A Spectrum Approach. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 47(2), 316–327. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2948-5
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![Lets Catch Up | August Livestream
Its been awhile since weve done a livestream together! Lets hang out :)
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![Autism & Catatonia
Catatonia can present differently in autism than it may in others, or at least differently than the very stereotypical stupor state that most professionals are familiar with. Autistic catatonia may be responsible for some of the concerning things that can come along with severe autism, which is information that is extremely important for us to know and share about. On the flip side, this may be what many are experiencing and erroneously attributing to selective mutism.
References:
Bennie, M. (2019, December 2). Autism-Related Catatonia: Shut Downs, Mobility, and Speech Difficulties After Early Childhood. Autism Awareness. https://autismawarenesscentre.com/autism-related-catatonia/
Breen, J., & Hare, D. J. (2017). The nature and prevalence of catatonic symptoms in young people with autism. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 61(6), 580–593. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12362
Downey, J. M., & Mcdonald, M. E. (2019). Catatonia in Autism Spectrum Disorder [Association for Science in Autism Treatment]. Clinical Corner: Catatonia in Autism Spectrum Disorder. https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/clinical-corner/catatonia/
Is it selective mutism––or chronic catatonia? » NeuroClastic. (2020, November 26). NeuroClastic. https://neuroclastic.com/is-it-selective-mutism-or-chronic-catatonia/
Lindberg, S. (2020, December 1). What Is Catatonia? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-catatonia-5025661
UCL. (2020, October 30). Diagnosis. UCL Institute of Mental Health. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mental-health/research/catatonia/diagnosis
Wachtel, L. E. (2019). The multiple faces of catatonia in autism spectrum disorders: Descriptive clinical experience of 22 patients over 12 years. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28(4), 471–480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-018-1210-4
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![Society Gaslighting Autistic People
One of my Patrons asked if I could talk about the concept of society gaslighting autistic people. I believe this concept is definitely intertwined with the issue of people not understanding that so-called mild autism is still autism.
(just pretend the lights are actual gas lights okay? I tried.)
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