Dec 20, 2020
Good-intention gaslighting has been used frequently - regardless
of intention - against autistic self-advocates and activists for
decades. It's a way of deflecting fair and valid criticism of
neurotypical-led autism charities, segregative housing,
stigmatizing symbolism, and more.
But what, exactly, is good-intention...
Jun 1, 2020
Earlier this month, the social media app TikTok was host to the ‘autism challenge’,which encouraged people to display mocking autism behavior, including stimming and seizure-like movements on video, which was then shared with the hashtag autismchallenge. It's obvious that this was a hateful trend, and while TikTok...
May 7, 2020
In this episode, Leo gets a bit personal, talking about how he's managing during the COVID-19 pandemic - discussing hobbies, games and coping strategies during this time.
Apr 1, 2020
In this episode, Leo finds out about the Autism Industry, a
healthcare sector that has seen significant private equity
financial investment - and is stunned at what he discovers.
CONTENT WARNING: this episode begins with a parody that may include
words or phrases that some may find offensive and/or traumatizing.
To...
Feb 13, 2020
On February 11th, Autism Speaks celebrated its 15-year anniversary, as well as kicking off their ‘Year of Kindness’ campaign, describing a new, more inclusive and diversified organization. Yet many autistics still retain heavy aversion and avarice regarding Autism Speaks, precisely because of their actions over the...