Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Random fun fact: when this is published (Oct 1 2020), it will have been almost exactly 2 years since my first autism related youtube video (Oct 2 2018).
Ngl, figuring out how to title this has been a bit of a difficulty for me, lol. Basically, I want to share with you some of the papers I had brought with me to try to explain to my doctor and later the psychologist why I was coming to them about the possibility of autism. I felt a bit sentimental when I came across them again and thought I'd share with you.
PLEASE NOTE: The website that the list I go over in this video with you is likely no longer owned by the people who created the list. I went to the link on the paper and it basically tried to make me download adware or something, so I don't recommend actually going to the website..
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Random fun fact: when this is published (Oct 1 2020), it will have been almost exactly 2 years since my first autism related youtube video (Oct 2 2018).
Ngl, figuring out how to title this has been a bit of a difficulty for me, lol. Basically, I want to share with you some of the papers I had brought with me to try to explain to my doctor and later the psychologist why I was coming to them about the possibility of autism. I felt a bit sentimental when I came across them again and thought I'd share with you.
PLEASE NOTE: The website that the list I go over in this video with you is likely no longer owned by the people who created the list. I went to the link on the paper and it basically tried to make me download adware or something, so I don't recommend actually going to the website..
Samantha Craft Unofficial Checklist: youtube.com/watch?v=KCaBAhOhzkU
My Autistic Childhood: youtube.com/watch?v=xzPTCGv07m8
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![These Schools are Locking Disabled Children in Closets | Seclusion & Prone Restraint
This video was released early because it was partially time-sensitive. A new bill to ban prone restraint and seclusion was moving to a vote in the IL House the next day. The fight isnt over, so I need you all to sign and share this petition ASAP: https://www.change.org/p/carmen-ayala-ask-superintendent-ayala-to-end-prone-restraints-in-illinois-public-schools
Note: Quiet rooms are not the same thing as letting someone who is overwhelmed decide they need some time in a calm and quiet space, maybe a sensory room, or whatever. Here, these rooms called quiet rooms, blue rooms, timeout spaces, isolation rooms, are small rooms (some even more like closets) that children are forcibly taken to, put inside alone, and not allowed out until the adult deems it safe. These are only legal in some states, and are meant only as an absolute last measure when someone is harming themselves or others. The padded rooms are empty with nothing to do. There is a person on the outside looking through a window in the door to write down every action, yet records show they continually ignore the needs of the child inside. Instead of being released from this room the moment they are no longer violent, many are stuck in there for long amounts of time and at the whim of whoever put them in there. Many times, the child wasnt even really a harm to themselves or others, and workers escalated the situation. These tend to happen in conjunction with different types of restraints, including prone restraints.
Since the release of Sias movie, theres been more conversation around prone restraint and why its an issue. Today, were going to look at it a bit more, as well as the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Were also going to look at three groups that handle individuals with disabilities (including one that deals exclusively with students who have autism as a primary diagnosis) who are fighting to KEEP prone restraint and seclusion use in Illinois.
Also, thank you to Neuroclastic for help in research and bringing this issues current status to my attention.
I NEED YOUR HELP. Sign and share this petition: https://www.change.org/p/carmen-ayala-ask-superintendent-ayala-to-end-prone-restraints-in-illinois-public-schools
References:
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Article on this I wrote in conjunction with Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/2021/03/09/these-illinois-schools-prefer-to-endanger-their-disabled-students/
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![The Double Empathy Problem
The double empathy problem regarding autism is an interesting perspective introduced in a 2012 paper by Milton. So, what is double empathy and why does it matter for autistic people?
In this video, I explore research and information regarding what the double empathy problem is and why it is important for understanding autistic and non-autistic communication and interaction.. 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. This video is embedded on my website here: https://www.stephaniebethany.com/blog/the-double-empathy-problem to help people who prefer a text format as well as in-text citations. However, this is my original work with the inclusion of properly cited research and sources.
References/Further Reading:
Alkhaldi, R. S., Sheppard, E., & Mitchell, P. (2019). Is There a Link Between Autistic People Being Perceived Unfavorably and Having a Mind That Is Difficult to Read? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(10), 3973–3982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04101-1
Bolis, D., Lahnakoski, J. M., Seidel, D., Tamm, J., & Schilbach, L. (2021). Interpersonal similarity of autistic traits predicts friendship quality. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 16(1–2), 222–231. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsaa147
Milton, D. E. M. (2012). On the ontological status of autism: The ‘double empathy problem.’ Disability & Society, 27(6), 883–887. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2012.710008
Stietz, J., Jauk, E., Krach, S., & Kanske, P. (2019). Dissociating Empathy From Perspective-Taking: Evidence From Intra- and Inter-Individual Differences Research. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00126
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![An Autistic Persons Thoughts on Sias Movie, Music
This video is way too long, I know. I learned that through not only having too many files when recording but also putting this together. However, if you want to know about the Sia situation and what I learned regarding some information that I think is helpful to more fully understand where she is coming from, then youll hopefully be fairly informed by the end of this video.
A lot of people in the autistic community were upset with the trailer for Sias upcoming movie, Music, because Maddie Ziegler is playing the main character role of an autistic girl while she herself is not autistic.
In this video, I share my unique thoughts and perspective on the situation regarding Sia and her movie, Music, in relation to the autism community.
References:
Sia Variety Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIVppt0YPio&feature=youtu.be
Maddie Ziegler Marie Clarie Interview: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a29302754/maddie-ziegler/
Sia saying she wrote *a* movie for Ziegler in 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hJMCsSAVZg
The unfortunate Twitter exchange: https://twitter.com/Sia/status/1329411673350942723
Maddie Ziegler to be in Sias Movie Sister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwubqKfk4c&feature=emb_title
Tweet regarding casting: https://twitter.com/HelenAngel/status/1329724713011122179
More Sia Tweets: https://twitter.com/Sia/status/1329723656768024577
https://twitter.com/Sia/status/1329736604819316737
https://variety.com/2020/music/news/sia-debate-twitter-disabled-film-autism-music-1234837013/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/trailer-for-sias-music-hurts-autistic-girls
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![Lets discuss Sias movie, Music. | February Livestream
Usually we dont have a set topic for livestreams, but I didnt really want to make a whole other video on Sias movie, Music, especially when I shared some of my thoughts as a guest in Footless Jos video (check that out here: https://youtu.be/NTrqlI8sWjY) and I already gave a lot of my thoughts based on the trailer and the pre-movie-release drama. As you might know, I didnt intend to watch it, but when asked to give some thoughts on the affect it could have on the community, especially with the information about restraint scenes and the fact they remain after Sia promised they would be removed with a disclaimer up front in future releases/versions (this was after the Australian release, I watched the US release), I wanted to see for myself to be informed.
So, while well still totally have a conversation as usual with the livestream, I do intend to go over the movie from my recollection and my thoughts/feelings/off-hand analysis on it as well. I also am interested in your input and perspective. Hope youll join me!
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![Checklist for Aspergers/Autism in Females | Going Over the Samantha Craft Unofficial Checklist
If youre wondering about things to look for in females with Aspergers or Autism, the Samantha Craft checklist is a great list to look over. Being a female on the spectrum, I wanted to sit down and go over the checklist and talk to you guys about the ones that apply to me personally and those that dont. This might help you or someone you know, too!
In this video, I share my thoughts on the itemized list that is commonly explored for people suspecting they may have Aspergers or autism. While I do go over the list itself, I also insert whether or not I personally relate to the items on the list as well as share some examples of what that has looked like for me.
So heres where I was reading this list from (feel free to follow along): https://the-art-of-autism.com/females-and-aspergers-a-checklist/
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