Autism, Isolation & Misanthropy Ember Green 2023-06-19 | Exploring autism, social anxiety, a love of solitude, introversion, and misanthropy by forcing you all to watch me perform exposure therapy on myself. PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenDo you hate people? Do you wish to never be perceived? I hear you. Often, I am you. But we all need to help strengthen the foundations of our shared space.Talking about being autistic and introverted but also seeking community for all the tangible benefits therein. The contradictions between wanting friends, wanting solidarity & connection, but feeling unable to participate or keep friendships alive. And what does all of this mean when it comes to online spaces?Do we really hate other people? Or just how we are treated? Join me as I touch grass & make friends.My other videos about autism: youtube.com/watch?v=80w6czCPQrs&list=PL_CtIp5TCxpz5Hsdm70RLY8rzrc1pG2PV
Aspie Supremacy - A Deep Dive Ember Green 2024-10-07 | Whether you call it "aspie supremacy" or "autistic supremacy" - it's all terrible and it all has its roots in the worst ideas humans have ever had.PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenSources Doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1KCrzFUm8FMUtjZt14b_IDHoMcIBM4Frjd4X2_ivLBRw/edit?usp=sharingOther videos you might like:youtube.com/watch?v=sdO95AZuJh4youtube.com/watch?v=so85CIFcsfMyoutube.com/watch?v=0Eck0XOWjrwyoutube.com/watch?v=2WIwoeorE2QThanks to @caelanconrad @TheLeftistCooks @hootsyoutube & @atomfellows Watch Shaun's video youtube.com/watch?v=UBc7qBS1Ujo&t to learn more about how bad those early mass intelligence tests were as well as an in-depth look at The Bell Curve.ChaptersWhat is Aspie Supremacy 00:00"Star Seeds" & Esoteric Aspie Supremacy - 09:00How New Age Mystics Inspire Nazis - 20:00NPCs - 58:45How Eugenics Began - 01:08:51IQ in Bio & the Standardization of Intelligence - 01:24:42Sterilization Laws - 01:53:12Why I Made This Video - 01:56:41What Happened Next - 02:14:25End Credits - 02:21:20Aspie supremacy started off as the idea that those who had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome were different from, and better than those who had been diagnosed with Autism. But now, it more often refers to "autistic supremacy" which is the idea that autistic people are superior to neurotypical, or allistic (not autistic) people.It takes many forms. Sometimes it's about IQ & intelligence, sometimes it's about being the next stage/step of human evolution, other times neurotypical people are referred to as NPCs, and even more bizarrely, there is a whole community of people out there who believe that autistic people are literally aliens. This New Age version of aspie supremacy involves lots of (often contradictory) concepts, are we Starseeds? Pleiadians? Indigo Children? Are we beings of pure soul, sent down from the heavens to save humanity? As funny as it sounds, these ideas have their origins in the work of Helena Blavatsky & the Nazis who were inspired by her, as well as European colonizers.Aspie or Autistic supremacy isn't advocacy. It is simply eugenics. And the talking points involved are almost indistinguishable from that of early 20th century eugenicists, white supremacists & fascists. It has NO place within the neurodiversity movement. Neurodivergent people have historically been the victims of these ideas, and so perpetuating them should be avoided at all costs.Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100291Artist: http://incompetech.comLong Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588Artist: http://incompetech.comLoss by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100171Artist: http://incompetech.com
Aspie Supremacy only HARMS Autistic People! #neurodivergent Ember Green 2024-08-24 | From my latest essay which asks, when is it ok to talk about "neurodivergent vs neurotypical" people.
Autistic TikTok needs to STOP this.. Ember Green 2024-08-21 | This is a clip from a 40min video where I am critical of this kind of stuff. I am also working on a long video about Aspie Supremacy. The sentiment expressed here is sarcastic.
The Neurodivergent Gaze? Ember Green 2024-08-16 | What is a "gaze" anyway? And is there a "neurodivergent" one?When is it ok to talk about "neurotypicals" & "neurodivergents" in a general way? And when does doing so cause harm?PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenOther neurodiversity videos you might likeyoutube.com/watch?v=veErb6yXaNQyoutube.com/watch?v=GFvhaab3lfw&tyoutube.com/watch?v=vaZZiX0veFYyoutube.com/watch?v=3iicSLx19pcIn this video, I deconstruct the idea of what a "gaze" can mean, and importantly, what it doesn't mean. We discuss the idea of a neurodivergent style, and why it's probably not great to make any judgements based on people's clothes, no matter whether you caveat doing so as "speaking generally" or not. As an autistic person who was a goth kid in the early 2000s, I understand the world of alternative fashion & subculture, but remain adamant that there is no place for essentialist thinking within the neurodiversity movement. And way too often, when you judge people for dressing "in the male gaze" you end up stumbling into misogyny yourself.A "gaze" is not simply a list of things people like, it is not an aesthetic. It is a consequence of power dynamics, and it is far more interesting to view the neurodivergent gaze in terms of overthrowing certain power dynamics.
More autism misinformation from the “No.1 Harvard Doctor” Ember Green 2024-07-11 | clip from my latest response to the "Keto for Autism" video.
Can Keto Cure Autism? Ember Green 2024-06-23 | A sincere (& autistic) response to Christopher M Palmer's FULL interview on The Diary of a CEO (DOAC) with Steve Bartlett. AKA No.1 Harvard Doctor: The Shocking Link Between Your Diet ADHD & Autism!PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreenLINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenChapters: Intro: 00:00Who is Chris Palmer?: 01:57Who is his target audience?: 05:14"Deaths of Despair": 25:52His metabolic theory of mental health: 28:15Reviews of Brain Energy: 54:00On Diet: 56:47Risks of Keto: 01:14:42On Diet Continued: 01:20:58Where is his evidence?: 01:30:21Autism & ADHD!: 01:35:29Conclusion: 01:56:40Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1qpyVviAQUAsxOp6P2I2F8aVpnEu7qLldfOyOe4Ky6_c/edit?usp=sharingDr Christopher Palmer MD is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard University & the author of Brain Energy - A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More.He claims to have developed a "unifying theory of mental health" & has been touring the podcast circuit promoting the Ketogenic Diet as a potential cure for a great variety of mental health & neurodevelopmental conditions. His ideas are based on the effect that Ketosis has on mitochondrial function & he draws his evidence from its use to treat epilepsy.He claims that all mental health conditions & neurodivergence are "metabolic disorders" & so diet should could be a primary form of treatment, fixing metabolism & therefore regenerating brain cells.This controversial idea is of concern. I found this interview to be extremely irresponsible in how it communicates ideas surrounding diet & neurodiversity & I also found his causal evidence to be lacking. As did many others, as we learn.This is an in-depth look at the podcast & some of the statistics he presents. And I explain not only why Palmer is taking great risks in promoting the Keto Diet in this way, but how Conservatives could use his ideas as a stick to beat disabled people. And maybe that's why he took this idea to the Jordan Peterson Show.Old Bossa by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Intractable by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100194Artist: http://incompetech.com
Any other autistic people feel like this? #neurodivergent #disability Ember Green 2024-06-02 | From my latest about exposure therapy, autism, when it works & when it doesn't. I discuss phobias I have overcome, while exploring why, as an autistic person with EDS & POTS, I can never get used to travel, no matter how often I have to do it.
Travelling while autistic can be nightmare fuel 😩 #autism #neurodivergent Ember Green 2024-05-30 | From my latest about exposure therapy, autism, when it works & when it doesn't. I discuss phobias I have overcome, while exploring why, as an autistic person with EDS & POTS, I can never get used to travel.
When Exposure Therapy Doesnt Work Ember Green 2024-05-28 | People always think I love traveling because I’ve done it a lot. And I would always respond, I hate traveling. It’s being in places that I love.PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreenLINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenBeing autistic while traveling comes with all sorts of challenges, chief among them being airports. I hate airports. I particularly dislike Manchester Airport. None of them are neurodiversity or even really disability friendly. In this video, I discuss how I travel. What accommodations I provide for myself so that I am able to travel. I also discuss exposure therapy and how it relates to autism. Did you know that autistic people are less able to become habitualized to external stimuli? This is why exposure therapy is less likely to work for us. But then, I have used exposure therapy methods many times in the past to overcome phobias & dislikes. So what gives? What makes airports different from insects? Follow my journey from Germany to the UK & learn about how this disabled neurodivergent person copes. Barely. Also, Autism Backpack Reveal!!! Here are the studies I referenced about autism & habituation:nature.com/articles/s41598-017-14097-2pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33179147Here is another video I made while traveling: youtu.be/GFvhaab3lfw?si=WBrqgiRgMLCB1k3AHere are all my autism related videos: youtube.com/watch?v=9X3YSVrck8Y&list=PL_CtIp5TCxpz5Hsdm70RLY8rzrc1pG2PV
I wouldn’t be here if not for autistic self-advocacy #autism #neurodivergent Ember Green 2024-05-21 | ...
Many autistic people can’t mask & nobody should feel the need to hide their autism. #neurodivergent Ember Green 2024-05-09 | ...
Working customer service while autistic can be hard #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent Ember Green 2024-05-04 | ...
Nobody Wants to Work? Ember Green 2024-05-02 | Would you still do stuff even if you didn't have to?PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenA follow-up to my last video Working While Autistic!Watch here:youtube.com/watch?v=K12fNNLWzvY&t=6sMy other autism videos: youtube.com/watch?v=aj7vtn2JFd0&list=PL_CtIp5TCxpz5Hsdm70RLY8rzrc1pG2PVWhen disabled people are deemed "fit for work" by apathetic governments, we need to be safe in employment. I talk about some of the barriers and challenges facing us and why we need more worker solidarity from those on the Left.There is an idea that if we pursue ideas like UBI, or even just improve our benefits & welfare systems, that this will put people off work, but when the evidence comes in, we know this isn't the case. For the entire history of humanity, people worked. Work predates wages & people usually quite like having a positive impact on the environment around them.I look at some of your comments about jobs you liked as autistic & otherwise disabled workers. What made them good jobs or autism-friendly?What can employers, managers, union leaders or even just shift supervisors do to make autistic & disabled workers happier & safer?This is important right now especially as the UK Government recently announced changes to the benefits system which will leave millions of disabled people worse-off, by replacing PIP payments with VOUCHERS.
That awful article “Against Neurodiversity” is doing the rounds again 😩 #actuallyautistic Ember Green 2024-04-28 | ...
The only hospitality job I ever enjoyed… #actuallyautistic #autismawareness Ember Green 2024-04-19 | ...
This is the best job I ever had. Thank you! #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #neurodiversity Ember Green 2024-04-10 | ...
She smashed the patriarchy! #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #disney #thelittlemermaid #autism Ember Green 2024-04-09 | ...
Working While Autistic Ember Green 2024-04-03 | What made this one job different?PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenCasual short one about my experience working in the retail and hospitality industries as an autistic woman. Burnout is a huge problem and so, this Autism Awareness Week, I thought there might be some helpful clues in the one hospo job that I enjoyed. The time I was a barista in New Zealand. What about that role did I find so autism-friendly? What can employers do to make things better for their neurodivergent and otherwise disabled workers?When disabled people are deemed "fit for work" by apathetic governments, we need to be safe in employment. I talk about some of the barriers and challenges facing us and why we need more worker solidarity from those on the Left.My other autism videos: youtube.com/watch?v=aj7vtn2JFd0&list=PL_CtIp5TCxpz5Hsdm70RLY8rzrc1pG2PV
I’m old enough to remember when there was no autistic self advocacy #actuallyautistic Ember Green 2024-03-23 | ...
Autism Misinfo: Why we still need advocacy ft. @YoSamdySam Ember Green 2024-03-22 | Talking about autism, assessment, diagnosis & community, again! Is the hype surrounding misinformation on TikTok because it's a danger to autism advocacy, or is it just another push-back against autistic people speaking for themselves?PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenMy autism videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vaZZiX0veFY&list=PL_CtIp5TCxpz5Hsdm70RLY8rzrc1pG2PVYo Samdy Sam: youtube.com/@YoSamdySamSam's book: amazon.com/So-you-think-youre-autistic/dp/B0BMHPLXK2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4TGS848UHV5O&keywords=so+you+think+you%27re+autistic&qid=1702508960&sprefix=so+you+think+youre+autisti%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1It’s four years since I got diagnosed as autistic & it’s been quite the journey! From watching my first ever YouTube video about autism & falling down the rabbit hole, to today & me being a part of the autism rabbit hole!So let’s talk about autism advocacy, from social media to mainstream psychology & established medicine to charities like Autism Speaks. I tell you why I got diagnosed, and why I am seeking further diagnoses, while also fighting for a world in which one doesn’t need to overcome gatekeeping to access necessary care. I discuss the medical gaslighting that disabled people must endure during assessments, why the Autism assessment process can be confusing to autistic people, and importantly, what autistic advocates are doing about it.Featuring Samantha Stein of Yo Samdy Sam fame & her own book – So You Think You’re Autistic, A Workbook For the Confused Person Who’s Just Trying to Figure Things Out. We talk about TikTok, healthcare, empowerment and creating good strategies for AuDHD people. I dive into a study which supposedly shows that most of the information about autism on TikTok is false. And I talk about some of the more cringe aspects of neurodivergent social media, especially the trend of “neurotypical” discourse. Neurodiversity is not a movement of division & generalisation & this video is a celebration of the hard work done by neurodiversity & disability advocates, despite the occasional bad egg. #ActuallyAutistic Sources & recommendations doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1CbfxmfPbOw6o3b3iKs4xkqe4uElgwlYr8IHO-_Znqh8/edit?usp=sharingFeaturing News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://incompetech.com
The Little Mermaid is an autism icon. Fight me. #actuallyautistic #neurodiversity Ember Green 2024-03-15 | ...
Ariel: Feminist. Iconic. Autistic? Ember Green 2024-03-13 | In this essay I will argue that ARIEL IS LITERALLY ICONIC AND I WILL FIGHT ANYONE WHO DISAGREES.PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenMy other videos about autism & mediayoutube.com/watch?v=sCU06nI_i00&t=1228syoutube.com/watch?v=veErb6yXaNQOne of my all time favorite movies. Definitely my favorite Disney princess. Let’s DIVE (get it?) into why Ariel from The Little Mermaid is iconic in both a neurodivergent & also a feminist way! Why did little autistic me relate with her so much? People might criticize Disney princesses for being anti-feminist, but I argue that The Little Mermaid is a story of feminism, of a young woman who doesn’t let disability or social misunderstanding hold her back. So let’s celebrate Ariel – Autism Icon? Part of my new series about autism on tv and in media. Looking at autistic & autistic-coded characters, in between my more substantial essays. This video is entirely based off the 1989 original movie & I don't care if any other productions contradicts what I have to say - this is about 5 year old me & what she thought :)
EDS & Why We Misunderstand Disability Ember Green 2024-01-29 | Compare coverage and stay informed on breaking news by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/ponderful for 30% off the Vantage Subscription which is about $5/month for unlimited access to every feature such as the Blindspot Feed.PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenI'm autistic & didn't know it until I was 32, I have Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & didn't know it until I was 36. Both of these are lifelong disabilities, so why didn't I know I was disabled for so long? Why was I so wrong about disability?Discussing the trauma & medical gaslighting that can occur for EDS sufferers, why did doctors fail for so long to take me seriously? Why did I fail for so long to take myself seriously? Ehlers Danlos Syndromes and other hypermobility conditions can appear heterogeneous & can manifest in different ways. I explore my experience & tell my story of discovering & coming to terms with my new diagnoses. From hyper-mobile joints, to digestive issues, to chronic pain & fatigue, how could i have so much wrong with me for so long & not even realize?Thanks to Caelan Conrad for the set design!Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1sqTiY0QfRyBrsszgTGvwQSdenEbIa3S4Usn0xkhtaIc/edit?usp=sharingNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
people think it’s always as tidy as it looks in videos 🤦🏻♀️ #behindthescenes Ember Green 2024-01-17 | ...
I Watched Sabine Hossenfelders Autism Video Ember Green 2023-10-25 | The first 100 people to download Endel by clicking the link or scanning the QR code will get a free week of audio experiences! - bit.ly/PonderfulEndelPATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenOne autistic person's reaction to Sabine's recent video "Why is Everyone Suddenly Neurodivergent?" Talking about what she got wrong, ways in which I feel the video misleads, and a deep dive into one of her sources - "Against Neurodiversity". Taking a closer look at the anti-neurodiversity crowd.Resources Document: docs.google.com/document/d/18huI2T06TUbBZTYoqhuwwZwNsIAbZE38ltFKvQKmHNU/edit?usp=sharingRebecca Watson's response to Sabine: youtube.com/watch?v=r6Kau7bO3Fw&t=1079s
Trailer for my next video out Wednesday! Ember Green 2023-10-23 | My first ever response video to Sabine Hossenfelder's Neurodiversity video #autism #neurodivergent #disability #actuallyautistic
Why You Feel So Alienated Ember Green 2023-10-03 | Get a 7-day free trial and 25% off Blinkist Annual Premium by clicking here: blinkist.com/ponderfulPATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenEver wonder why we feel so alienated? What is alienation & why do the Marxists not go far enough? Learn why we are being alienated from our personal identities!
I have #eds #ehlersdanlos #disability Ember Green 2023-09-21 | This actually happened a few weeks ago but still..
What does neurodiversity even mean? Ember Green 2023-08-21 | There's confusion online. Has neurodiversity lost all meaning? What even is a "neurotypical"? Aren't we all a little "neurodivergent"? And is the "neurodiversity movement" romanticizing debilitating conditions? PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenTalking about what I mean when I use the terms, "Neurodiversity", "neurodivergent" & "neurotypical" - discussing what these words mean as well as the usefulness of vague concepts. These can be confusing words if you're new to this space, and I believe that we should have patience for people who use words like neurodivergent wrong. However, I have little patience for people who say "this word has lost all meaning" when really, they just don't really understand it.Article about brain evolution: bigthink.com/the-well/the-evolution-of-the-human-brain
Autism & Emotion Recognition Ember Green 2023-04-05 | Grab Atlas VPN for just $1.83/mo + 3 months extra before the BIG DEAL deal expires: get.atlasvpn.com/Ponderful#bestVPN #AtlasVPNPATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenMy other autism videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_CtIp5TCxpz5Hsdm70RLY8rzrc1pG2PVCW: brief discussion of ABA & conversion therapyDifficulty in reading emotions from facial expressions is a well-known trait of autism, but what if NOBODY can read emotions from faces? What if the basis for thinking we can is founded in bad science & dodgy methodology? The idea that autistic people are bad at recognizing emotions has lead to some VERY bad ideas, including the assumption that we're unemotional, uncaring & don't really have feelings...Talking about why body language experts are scam artists, why AI will never be able to read facial expressions & why the history of emotion recognition from faces alone is bordering on pseudoscience.Munecat's video: youtu.be/Y0VQyEY-B2I
Gender Criticals & Autism Ember Green 2023-03-08 | PATREON: patreon.com/EmberGreenKO-FI: ko-fi.com/embergreen#LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Ember_GreenThose people who call themselves "gender criticals" AKA "TERFs" AKA "sex realists" AKA anti-trans activists have an awful lot to say about autistic people, specifically autistic girls & women. They're obsessed - but they're also wrong, of course. Are autistic people more likely to be trans? Are trans people more likely to be autistic? Let's find out, shall we? With statistical evidence & anecdotes from trans autistic people, we learn why GCs are wrong about everything.Featuring the voices of: @YoSamdySam @Autistamatic @KatyMontgomerie @MainelyMandy @QuestingRefuge @atomfellows @HarkertheStoryteller @Felixiroflife28 @FinntasticMrFox @DanaAndersen @Spectra.Wrestles & MaeRESOURCES DOC: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNcxoEqhJcKn44uTFMgRA7H4heeWLU04Isr4dX2iieA/edit?usp=sharingCHAPTERS:INTRO: 00:00EVIDENCE: 03:30MY 2 CENTS: 30:18TRANS AUTISTIC TESTIMONIES: 49:39CONCLUSION: 1:02:21
We CAN Fight #Climate Change #climatechange Ember Green 2023-01-23 | my favourite quote from How To Blow Up A Pipeline
