Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I wanted to talk about the idea of autism not necessarily being a disability, but being disabled due to society. I've heard this before and I thought I'd give my thoughts.
What do you think? Is autism a disability on its own?
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I wanted to talk about the idea of autism not necessarily being a disability, but being disabled due to society. I've heard this before and I thought I'd give my thoughts.
What do you think? Is autism a disability on its own?
#actuallyautistic
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![Sensory Seeking & Avoiding
Do you know if youre more of a sensory seeker or sensory avoider? In this video, were going to be learning more about sensory seeking and avoiding, hypersensitive and hyposensitive individuals, and commonly noted behaviors that are typical of these.
References/Resources:
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/sensory-seeking-and-sensory-avoiding-what-you-need-to-know
https://childmind.org/article/sensory-processing-faq/
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![Proprioception (& Why Some Autistic People Hand Flap)
Proprioception is another one of those senses that many people arent aware of, and its one of my favorites! In fact, many autistic people use proprioceptive input to regulate, even if they arent hyposensitive. Proprioception appears to also have a special connection with autism in general as well, especially regarding dyspraxia-like symptoms.
In this video, I explore research and information regarding what proprioception is and the link to autism. I share some of my own personal examples and experiences as well as help to interpret more confusing academic language into understandable, yet still accurate and detailed, language for the average person looking to understand more.
References/Further Reading:
Blanche, E. I., Reinoso, G., Chang, M. C., & Bodison, S. (2012). Proprioceptive Processing Difficulties Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(5), 621–624. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004234
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children. (2018, October 3). Nhs.Uk. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia/
Haswell, C. C., Izawa, J., Dowell, L. R., Mostofsky, S. H., & Shadmehr, R. (2009). Representation of internal models of action in the autistic brain. Nature Neuroscience, 12(8), 970–972. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.2356
Machado, N. (2018, February 26). Self-Stimulatory Behaviors (“Stimming”) in Children. PlayWorks Therapy Inc. https://playworkschicago.com/self-stimulatory-behaviors-stimming-children/
Norris, C. M. (2011). CHAPTER 5—Exercise therapy. In C. M. Norris (Ed.), Managing Sports Injuries (Fourth Edition) (pp. 84–110). Churchill Livingstone. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-3473-2.00009-5
Paquet, A., Olliac, B., Golse, B., & Vaivre-Douret, L. (2019). Nature of motor impairments in autism spectrum disorder: A comparison with developmental coordination disorder. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Neuropsychology, 41(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2018.1483486
Proprioceptive. (n.d.). Centre for Autism Middletown: Sensory Processing Resource. Retrieved May 8, 2021, from https://sensory-processing.middletownautism.com/sensory-strategies/strategies-according-to-sense/proprioceptive/
Schaaf, R., & Lane, A. (2015). Toward a Best-Practice Protocol for Assessment of Sensory Features in ASD. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 45(5), 1380–1395. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2299-z
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![[TRAILER] Who Speaks for Autistic Non-Speakers?
Get ready for the premiere of Who Speaks for Autistic Non-Speakers?, a video project nearly 3 years in the making where we begin to bridge the gap between many important perspectives to promote listening and collaboration.
Thank you to Stephanie, Jennifer, Eileen, Iouri, Ido, Nikki, Ben, and Francesca!
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