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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

December 1, 2020: "Seasonal and Reason... -al"

       

It's FED-UPRising 2020, and YOUR META is HERE FOR EVERY MINUTE OF IT, bringing relevance and relief, self-awareness and SELF-CARE...NESS!





As always, YOUR META IS . . . Bringing hope that sustains rather than drains!


We're talking about THAT TIME OF YEAR, Black Autistic Lives (STILL) Matter, ANOTHER of the SHORTEST EDITORIALS YOU'VE EVER HEARD . . . but no less profound! MINDFUL reflections on fixations with material wealth, and . . . GET YOU AN A-SPEC GIRLFRIEND, Y'AAAAALL!


PLUS, we're fitting in the MUSIC, MINDFUL, and META that YOUR BLACK META is known for slinging!



WHERE DO WE GET ALL THIS SHOW FROM??? AND HOW ARE WE FUNDING SUCH A HABIT???










—Your Black Meta!

TheBlackMetaWKNY@Gmail.com







WORDS of WISDOM&RELEVANCE



"Wealth is measured in time, not dollars."—James William Dickerson (FreedomWalker's Dad)








LOCAL organizations to connect, to listen, and to be heard:




  • https://citizenactionny.org/about
  • https://citizenactionny.org/events/venues/7-grand-st-kingston-ny-12401-usa


  • https://kingstontenantsunion.org/
  • https://kingstontenantsunion.org/events/
  • https://kingstontenantsunion.org/news/


  • https://riseupkingston.org/
  • https://riseupkingston.org/blog





IN OUR KINGSTON COMMUNITY


Help Aleesa Complete Her Cosmetology Training



Every week we learn of black women, men, children, and families who are facing brutal treatment, assaults & shootings by police officers.

Here in my community, this police violence is happening as well. 

In 2017, Aleesa Jordan was assaulted by police and wrongfully arrested just a few blocks away from her high school here in Kingston, NY. She was 16 at the time. 

At the time of Aleesa’s assault she was attending high school and she was also enrolled in a Cosmetology program- a free career training program for high school students at Ulster BOCES. Due to the repercussions of the assault and wrongful arrest, Aleesa was unable to complete this program. She is now settled in a new city and ready to go back to school. 


Let’s help Aleesa to go back to Cosmetology School!

Please help us raise:

  • $4000 for Aleesa's Cosmetology School Tuition & other professional development courses Aleesa will be attending
  • $3000 for Aleesa to use for a cosmetology kit & living expenses during the time she’s attending school
  • $2000 for Aleesa to start building savings towards her future





Please also sign this petition: Remove Police Officers from Kingston Schools





FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

WARNING!

METHANOL IN MANY HAND-SANITIZER BRANDS

[7-2-2020] FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested... .


For all applicable downloads and forms, or to search for your brand of hand-sanitizer, visit: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-consumers-should-not-use#products



FreedomWalker's Sources, Citations, Credits, and Links





COFFEE & GREEN TEA COMBO


  • No credits for this segment





THE SPRUCE


  • Nationalgeographic.com: "The Dirt on Dirt:" 5 Things you Should know about soil" by Lomda Qiu, published December 6th, 2014 





EDITORIAL


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K-TOWN NEWS


  • The Almanac
  • Christmas Shopping List of Black Business:  Dont-b-ashy.com, with products available on ETSY, under creator Ayo Jackson. All products are homemade in Harlem, NY.





MINDFUL MUSEUM: Money VS Wealth


  • Listenmoneymatters.com PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT "The Definition of Wealth: What It Really Means To Be Wealthy" By Candice Elliott. Updated on July 22, 2020. Listen Money Matters is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. How we make money.





REPLENISH.
YO.
SPOOOOOOOONZ!




"The most unfathomable schools and sages have never attained to the gravity which dwells in the eyes of a baby of three months old. It is the gravity of astonishment at the universe, and astonishment at the universe is not mysticism, but a transcendent common sense. The fascination of children lies in this: that with each of them all things are remade, and the universe is put again upon its trial. As we walk the streets and see below us those delightful bulbous heads, three times too big for the body, which mark these human mushrooms, we ought always to remember that within every one of these heads there is a new universe, as new as it was on the seventh day of creation. In each of those orbs there is a new system of stars, new grass, new cities, a new sea."—G. K. Chesterton



For space and brevity concerns, the older bulk of Replenish Yo Spoons has been archived here. Older items will continue to be archived there about once per month, depending on how fast the credits fill with Replenishers.





Multimedia: Kids, Babies, and Animals


  1. [NEW] "Baby Wolf Dog Bounces Back After Rough Start | The Dodo Comeback Kids | The Dodo Comeback Kids." The Dodo, Youtube.[9:22] Watch this brave little wolf dog puppy find her place in a rescued pack! The Dodo and GEICO have teamed up to bring you Comeback Kids season 3! To watch more content from GEICO, visit their YouTube Channel: https://on.gei.co/2uceKRL  You can keep up with Ryder's journey with her pack by checking out Apex Protection Project on Instagram: https://thedo.do/apex.  You can also support wolfdogs like Ryder here: https://thedo.do/apexsupport. April 13, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmnR-pbhV-o
  2. "This Is The Tiniest Baby Bunny In The World | The Dodo Little But Fierce." The Dodo, Youtube. [3:35] When this woman rescued a rabbit from a hoarding case — the rabbit ended up having tons of babies on Easter morning! The tiniest baby was Tiny Tim, who had bald spots and needed a lot of extra care. He had so many surprises for everyone. Wait til he gets big enough to play with the puppy! 😍  For updates on Tiny Tim, check out Living With Pickles on Facebook: https://thedo.do/pickles, and on Instagram: https://thedo.do/livingwithpickles. November 16, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ6jyO0BQEU
  3. "Raven Shakes His Tail Feathers Every Time He Sees Dad | The Dodo." The Dodo, Youtube. [3:15] This raven acts just like a puppy every time he’s with his dad. He wants to play, share snacks, and even shakes his tail feathers!  For more of Loki the raven, you can check him out on Instagram: https://thedo.do/lokiraven, on YouTube: https://thedo.do/lokiravenyt, and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lokitraven/.  Introducing Dodo swag!  thedodo.com/shop  Love Animals? Subscribe: http://thedo.do/2tv6Ocd ¿Hablas español?: https://thedo.do/2BsuN4o. November 19, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0r4nnjZGM
  4. "Axolotls Have The Cutest Yawns | The Dodo." The Dodo, Youtube. [3:25] Let’s learn about Axolotls! Did you know that they have the cutest yawns ever?   Special thanks to Usao: https://thedo.do/usao and Rowan: https://thedo.do/rowan the axolotls! October 29, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yOL3t4LMUo




Multimedia: Everything else


FEATURED


"This Free Black Mental Health App Was Created Two Years Ago. It's Especially Relevant Right Now for Our Community." Jessica Moulite, Theroot.com. [3:46] Jasmin Pierre isn’t shy when it comes to discussing her mental health journey with others. “I’m really not afraid to put it all out there. Like, people know that I’ve been suicidal. People know that I’ve been in a mental institution,” said the 31-year-old mental health advocate and app creator. By being so open about her story, Pierre hopes to normalize these conversations among Black people in order to remove the stigma associated with mental health challenges. That’s one of the reasons why the New Orleans native created “The Safe Place,” a mental health app created with Black folks and cultural competency in mind. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s continued racial trauma and unrest, Jasmin has witnessed an increase in downloads. September 10, 2020. https://www.theroot.com/this-free-black-mental-health-app-was-created-two-years-1845012463

  • https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-safe-place
  • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.he6ecb72aef1
  • https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-safe-place/id1349460763


  1. [NEW] "Kim Wayans Revives In Living Color’s Benita Butrell." Black Cinema Now, Youtube. [3:36] After 27 years Kim Wayans revisits Benita Butrell, her hilarious famous skit character in the sketch comedy classic 'In Living Color' with a new message. This goes to show that Kim hasn’t lost her comedic beat! October 23, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOjXjYjFc9k
  2. [NEW] "Season 7 Finale: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)." LastWeekTonight, Youtube. [10:58] John gets a visit from a special friend, and gives 2020 the farewell it deserves.  Connect with Last Week Tonight online...   Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it almost happens: www.youtube.com/lastweektonight   Find Last Week Tonight on Facebook like your mom would: www.facebook.com/lastweektonight   Follow us on Twitter for news about jokes and jokes about news: www.twitter.com/lastweektonight   Visit our official site for all that other stuff at once: www.hbo.com/lastweektonight. November 16, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzlCOg-37hI
  3. [NEW] "Chiijohn: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)." LastWeekTonight, Youtube. [7:26] John Oliver reflects on the tough year we’ve had, and tries to get in touch with some old friends.  Connect with Last Week Tonight online...   Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it almost happens: www.youtube.com/lastweektonight   Find Last Week Tonight on Facebook like your mom would: www.facebook.com/lastweektonight   Follow us on Twitter for news about jokes and jokes about news: www.twitter.com/lastweektonight   Visit our official site for all that other stuff at once: www.hbo.com/lastweektonight. November 24, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa0oY7LQmtg
  4. [NEW] "Children of color with autism face disparities of care and isolation." PBS NewsHour, Youtube. [9:07] African-American children are often diagnosed with autism at older ages than white children, missing years of potential intervention and treatment. Special correspondent John Donvan and producer Karen Zucker meet a black family who struggled to find community and resources for their son with autism, but are now helping others who need answers and support. February 7, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS0mh0kUlzo
  5. [NEW] "Reframing "Severe" Autism, by Damon Kirsebom." Damon Kirsebom, Youtube. [4:56] My name is Damon Kirsebom, and I am autistic, and mostly nonspeaking. It is my belief that it is time to reframe the way so-called "severe" autism is viewed.  While I don't speak for everyone, there are many who describe their autism as I do mine. Thanks for watching! November 15, 2020. https://youtu.be/CtK9paFGUjc
  6. 'Kermit the Frog - Talking Heads "Once in a Lifetime."' Laser Time, Youtube. [1:50] Anyone remember when Kermit covered The Talking Heads? Thirty Twenty Ten remembers!  For more about Muppets Tonight, check out this episode of Thirty Twenty Ten: bit.ly/1pWlZZH  Seriously, check out Thirty Twenty Ten: http://www.lasertimepodcast.com/categ...  Subscribe to Laser Time's Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/1ln03xm More ball-shattering wonder can be found at http://www.lasertimepodcast.com/. April 3, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCY0aeUx-Ns
  7. "Amber's Halloween Song: "Monsters Everywhere!" | The Amber Ruffin Show." Peacock, Youtube. [4:19] The Amber Ruffin Show. New videos every week. https://www.peacocktv.com/the-amber-r...  This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, most people won’t be trick-or-treating, which is gonna make it hard to get into the Halloween spirit. But Amber and Tarik love Halloween, so they would love to sing you a fun little song about all their favorite scary monsters, to get you in the mood!  Each week THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW will showcase Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber will respond to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts – the comedy. Amber Ruffin, Jenny Hagel, Seth Meyers, and Mike Shoemaker serve as executive producers. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions. October 30, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtzctqAeEXw




Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites


  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacing_(activity_management)





beetle's Sources, Citations, Credits, and Links



(Re)Sources for “Meta on the Meta: Young, Gifted, Black & Autistic” and “Black X-Files: Undone Sweaters and Unconditional Love” 



Multimedia


  1. "Young, Gifted & Black With Autism | LaChan Hannon | TEDxCooperRiverWomen." TEDx Talks, Youtube. [15:16] Raising a young, gifted and black young man with autism comes with its own set , rules, rewards and expectations. Being an educator and a parent of a child with autism comes with its own set of questions that not just parents should ask but that the Education System should ask.   LaChan Hannon ask the question:  How does race influence how we see autism and the perception we have about our young, gifted and black children around the world?  LaChan is mother of two, Nile (13) and Avery (12).  Shortly after Avery’s autism diagnosis at 21  months, LaChan and her husband Dr. Michael D. Hannon co­founded the 501c3 non­profit organization  Greater Expectations Teaching and Advocacy Center Inc (GETAC), where she serves as Director, as a means to support families with children with developmental differences in addition to education professionals  through parent  workshops, professional development, and advocacy support. She presents at both local and national  conferences on topics of autism education, culturally responsive teaching, and teacher practice. LaChan is an advocate for equitable access to quality education, a supporter of teacher  learning, and a believer that schools improve when parents are deliberately included in the education of  their children.   LaChan has BA in English/Sociolology and received special education graduate certificates in Educating Individuals with Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx. December 20, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjw-z8xBFE4
  2. "Women and Autism. Towards a Better Understanding | Sarai Pahla | TEDxMünster." TEDx Talks, Youtube. [16:02] While it is true that autism is largely a male disorder, women suffer from it too. But their unique stories often go untold. Sarai Pahla is a young woman from Zimbabwe who grew up in South Africa and has been living in Germany for a couple of years. She suffers from Asperger syndrome, a high functioning form of autism. In her talk, she describes the difficulties she has had to master in the course of her life. And she delivers a manual for those who dare to engage in a relationship with autistic women. For more information about TEDxMünster visit http://www.tedxmuenster.de When people take the time to understand what autism really means, both sides benefit from it. At TEDxMünster, Sarai Pahla tells of her experiences with autism. She grew up in South Africa, but did not receive her diagnoses until much later. Pahla was lucky however because her parents gave her much freedom despite her idiosyncrasies. Now she lives in Düsseldorf and works as a freelance medical translator. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx November 21, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MA7o6FgPRU




Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites


  1. "Autism." Tania Melnyczuk, Tania.co.za. Autism is an umbrella term for a specific cluster of neurodevelopmental endophenotypes — or more accurately, a cluster of clusters. A longer definition will not be forthcoming on this blog anytime soon. (I have other priorities.) April 19, 2019. https://tania.co.za/glossary/autism/
  2. "Reframing “severe” autism." Tania Melnyczuk, Tania.co.za. Earlier this week, nonspeaking autistic activist Damon Kirsebom published a video which shows, in a nutshell, what “severe autism” means for many “severely autistic” people. It’s short, well-structured and to the point, and it deals with issues reported by many autistic people who have been labeled ‘severe’, ‘Level 3’ and those who received the old ‘Kanner’s Autism’ diagnosis. I highly recommend this video as a primer to anyone working in the autism industry, as well as family members, policymakers and autistic people who speak. November 18, 2020. https://tania.co.za/reframing-severe-autism/
  3. "They won’t call it autism until they don’t like it." Tania Melnyczuk, Tania.co.za. lthough autism is actually a physiological type rather than a disorder per se, the only way to get officially labeled as autistic is to have a qualified, knowledgeable medical specialist identify enough things that are ‘wrong’ with you to actually pronounce you to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is comparable to using dysmenorrhea and mood swings as criteria for diagnosing an individual as female. They wait until you break, otherwise it doesn’t count. June 4, 2013. https://tania.co.za/recognising-autism/
  4. "Behaviour is communication (or not)." Tania Melnyczuk, Tania.com.za. “Behaviour is communication.” This is a popular saying in the autism industry, and it’s used by both sides of the behaviourist debate: those who want to stop autistic people from behaving autistically, and those who accept alternative ways of being and communicating. But the notion that all behaviour is communication is problematic. Some people’s autistic meltdowns look much the same whether they’re in public or private. July 16, 2019. https://tania.co.za/behaviour-is-communication/
  5. "Why autism training for police isn’t enough." Elissa Ball, Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky, Spectrumnews.org. Catrina Thompson doesn’t worry about the safety of her 16-year-old autistic son Christopher when they’re in their hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There, Thompson is chief of police, and most people on the force know Christopher, she says. The officers also all get two training sessions on how to interact with autistic people. But when Thompson and Christopher visit family out of state, she says, the fear creeps in. “When I go to Michigan, I’m not Chief Thompson,” she says. “I’m Catrina, and Christopher is not the chief’s son, he’s Christopher. In some people’s mind, he just looks like a big Black kid. And that, when coupled with his behaviors, can be intimidating or even scary to an officer who hasn’t been trained.” November 26, 2020. https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/why-autism-training-for-police-isnt-enough/


  • https://linktr.ee/justiceforosimebrown
  • https://gf.me/u/yjs85n
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ableism
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_rights_movement
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_approach
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversies_in_autism#Neurodiversity_paradigm
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equality_Act
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exceptionalism
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusion_(disability_rights)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspiration_porn
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Sinclair_(activist)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_model_of_disability
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Models_of_deafness
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplicity_(psychology)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurodevelopmental_disorder
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurodiversity
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NeuroTribes
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ole_Ivar_Lovaas
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlier
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_hoc_ergo_propter_hoc
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty_porn
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selection_bias
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_model_of_disability
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Young
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias




[Referenced / resourced, but not aired]

Multimedia


  1. [NEW] "Reframing "Severe" Autism, by Damon Kirsebom." Damon Kirsebom, Youtube. [4:56] My name is Damon Kirsebom, and I am autistic, and mostly nonspeaking. It is my belief that it is time to reframe the way so-called "severe" autism is viewed.  While I don't speak for everyone, there are many who describe their autism as I do mine. Thanks for watching! November 15, 2020. https://youtu.be/CtK9paFGUjc
  2. "Why everything you know about autism is wrong | Jac den Houting | TEDxMacquarieUniversity." TEDx Talks, Youtube. [13:20] Being diagnosed with autism is often seen as a tragedy. But for Jac den Houting, it was the best thing that's ever happened to them. As an autistic person, concepts like the Neurodiversity paradigm, the Social Model of Disability, and the Double Empathy Problem were life-changing for Jac. In this talk, Jac combines these ideas with their own personal story to explain why we need to rethink the way that we understand autism.  Jac den Houting is a research psychologist and Autistic activist in pursuit of social justice. Jac currently holds the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate at Macquarie University in Sydney, working alongside Professor Liz Pellicano. In 2015, Jac was awarded an Autism CRC scholarship to complete their PhD through the Autism Centre of Excellence at Griffith University in Brisbane. Prior to this, they gained almost 10 years’ experience as a psychologist in the criminal justice system, with the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services. Jac was identified as Autistic at the age of 25, and is proudly neurodivergent and queer. After participating in the inaugural Future Leaders Program at the 2013 Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Jac quickly became established as a strong advocate for the Autistic community. Jac is a current member of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand (ASAN-AuNZ)’s Executive Committee, the Autism CRC’s Data Access Committee, Aspect’s LGBTQIA+ Autism Advisory Committee, and the Aspect Advisory Council. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx. November 1, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1AUdaH-EPM
  3. "I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | Stella Young." TED, Youtube. [9:16] Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all humanity. In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn."  TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many languages at http://www.ted.com/translate  Follow TED news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tednews Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED. June 9, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw
  4. "What is AUTISM? // World Autism Acceptance Week 2020." Yo Samdy Sam, Youtube. [7:42] What is autism? What is it like to be autistic?  Autism spectrum condition (or autism spectrum disorder, depending on who you ask) is a neurological condition that affects 1-3% of the population, maybe more.  For World Autism Day 2020, I made this video to help people understand what autism actually is, as there is so much misinformation and so many myths out there. In this video I talk about sensory sensitivities, social communication, stimming, executive functioning and special interests. March 30, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt1r-GlRkJg
  5. "What AUTISTIC people wish you knew." Yo Samdy Sam, Youtube. [6:56] What autistic people wish you knew - 10 things we'd like you to know about autism.  This is part 2 of a mini-series I'm doing for World Autism Acceptance Week 2020, which aims to educate, inform and raise awareness (and acceptance, obviously) of autistic people, especially how autism presents in adults.  My video on functioning labels and why "mild" autism doesn't really exist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD5jAwPlSDY. April 1, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izN1WdlE_pA
  6. "Why autistic people seem two-faced." Yo, Samdy Sam, Youtube. [6:11] Do you have a friend or a family member who is autistic and often seems like they are being fake or two-faced? Autistic people can seem two-faced when they engage in what is known as "autistic masking"  For further thoughts on the subject please have a look at my article for The Aspergian here: https://neuroclastic.com/2019/05/20/why-autistic-women-seem-two-faced/. Many autistic women I have spoken to have agreed that we have often been perceived to be two-faced or even manipulative. For us, this can be totally baffling when our intention was never to offend anyone, let alone end friendships over a misunderstanding. In today’s video I explore why I think that is, the concept of autistic masking, people pleasing, and how we can encourage greater communication between autistic and non-autistic people. May 18, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lugR8NaPiM
  7. "Explain the Uncanny Valley in 1 Minute. Go!" IEEE Spectrum, Youtube. [2:21] We challenged these experts to explain the Uncanny Valley in less than 1 minute. November 20, 2013. https://youtu.be/UXhYpbTKacQ


[Referenced / resourced, but not read on-air]


Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites

  1. "U.S. autism prevalence in black children based on few families." Jessica Wright, Spectrumnews.org. A survey that estimates autism prevalence in the United States includes too few black families to yield accurate data, according to a new study. May 4, 2019. https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/u-s-autism-prevalence-in-black-children-based-on-few-families/
  2. "If you want to upset a self-described Autism Mom, all you have to do is tell her that ABA is abusive." C. L. Lynch, Neuroclastic.com. This argument breaks out on social media so many times every single day. Autism is an unusual condition because the community is so sharply divided. On one side you have the neurotypical parents and families of autistic children, and on the other you have the online community of adult autistic people, many of whom are parents to autistic children. The two sides disagree on virtually everything, but arguably the most contentious subject is Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy. ABA Therapists and many families of autistic people hail it as the most effective, most scientifically proven way to help autistic children develop life skills such as speech, potty training, and going to the grocery store without going into full meltdown mode. Autistic adults– many of whom have been through ABA as children– say that it is abuse. March 28, 2019. https://neuroclastic.com/2019/03/28/invisible-abuse-aba-and-the-things-only-autistic-people-can-see/
  3. "Stop ABA, Support Autistics." Stopabasupportautistics.home.blog. These stories were all obtained anonymously via google forms survey. Some of these are quoted from parents or loved ones and others are quoted from autistics. Accessed November 17, 2020. https://stopabasupportautistics.home.blog/2019/08/11/personal-stories-from-those-formerly-enrolled-in-aba/
  4. "The controversy over autism’s most common therapy." Elizabeth Devita Raeburn, Spectrumnews.org. Applied behavioral analysis is the most widely used therapy for autism, but some people say its drills and routines are cruel, and its aims misguided. August 10, 2016. https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/controversy-autisms-common-therapy/
  5. "Why I Left ABA." Anxiousadvocate, Wordpress.com. When I first became an ABA Therapist, I was thrilled. I was actually going to use my psych degree, get paid more than minimum wage, and above all, make a positive difference in Autistic children’s lives. Or at least, that’s what I thought. Now I look back, and the year I spent working in ABA is my single greatest regret. Trigger Warning: ABA, ableism, institutionalized child abuse. May 18, 2015. https://sociallyanxiousadvocate.wordpress.com/2015/05/22/why-i-left-aba/
  6. "How to Tell if an Autism ABA Therapy Is Harmful." Wikihow.com. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a subject of controversy in the autistic and autism communities. Some people say they or their children were abused. Others say it worked wonders. As someone who wants the best for your loved one, how can you tell the difference between a potential success story and horror story? The signs are there if you know how to look for them. This article is written with loved ones in mind, but autistic teens and adults are also welcome to use it. Note: This article covers topics such as compliance therapy and abuse, and may be disturbing, especially for people with PTSD caused by therapy. If you feel uncomfortable with such topics, or if you are uncomfortable at any time with any content, we suggest that you stop reading this article. Last updated November 9, 2020. https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-an-Autism-ABA-Therapy-Is-Harmful
  7. "A balanced view on ABA therapy, by an autistic adult." Eileen Lamb, A4.org. “You’re torturing your child with ABA therapy” Just like society at large, the autism community is not unified in their beliefs about autism. The first time I mentioned ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy on my blog, it only took a few minutes before someone said to me, “you’re torturing your child with ABA therapy.” This didn’t come as a surprise. Before Charlie was even diagnosed with autism I had searched the web for therapy options, and found that ABA wasn’t liked by everyone. ABA is the number one therapy recommended by medical experts for children on the autism spectrum, however many autistics reject that conclusion. As an autistic adult, I see both sides of the argument but overall I’m in favor of ABA therapy. January 11, 2019. https://a4.org.au/node/2036
  8. "The Uncanny Valley: The Original Essay by Masahiro Mori." Masahiro Mori, Spectrum.ieee.com. Editor’s note: More than 40 years ago, Masahiro Mori, then a robotics professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, wrote an essay on how he envisioned people’s reactions to robots that looked and acted almost human. In particular, he hypothesized that a person’s response to a humanlike robot would abruptly shift from empathy to revulsion as it approached, but failed to attain, a lifelike appearance. This descent into eeriness is known as the uncanny valley. The essay appeared in an obscure Japanese journal called Energy in 1970, and in subsequent years it received almost no attention. More recently, however, the concept of the uncanny valley has rapidly attracted interest in robotics and other scientific circles as well as in popular culture. Some researchers have explored its implications for human-robot interaction and computer-graphics animation, while others have investigated its biological and social roots. Now interest in the uncanny valley should only intensify, as technology evolves and researchers build robots that look increasingly human. Though copies of Mori’s essay have circulated among researchers, a complete version hasn’t been widely available. This is the first publication of an English translation that has been authorized and reviewed by Mori. June 12, 2012 (originally 1970). https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/the-uncanny-valley
  9. "10 Creepy Examples of the Uncanny Valley." Rob Schwarz, Strangerdimensions.com. One theory is that our experience with the uncanny valley (the “valley” being the “region of negative emotional response” in the chart over there) stems from an evolutionary tendency to be repulsed by anyone who looks sick or unhealthy or wrong. In other words, “pathogen avoidance.” November 25, 2013. https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2013/11/25/10-creepy-examples-uncanny-valley/
  10. "Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy." Beth Daley, Theconversation.com. The “uncanny valley” is a characteristic dip in emotional response that happens when we encounter an entity that is almost, but not quite, human. It was first hypothesised in 1970 by Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori who identified that as robots became more human-like, people would find them to be more acceptable and appealing than their mechanical counterparts. But this only held true to up a point. When they were close to, but not quite, human, people developed a sense of unease and discomfort. If human-likeness increased beyond this point, and the became very close to human, the emotional response returned to being positive. It is this distinctive dip in the relationship between human-likeness and emotional response that is called the uncanny valley. November 10, 2015. https://theconversation.com/uncanny-valley-why-we-find-human-like-robots-and-dolls-so-creepy-50268


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