Some personal reflections, particularly on the recent controverse in the Dutch press about the controversial ABA therapy and broader aspects of autism treatment.
Tag Archives: autism
Autism and Identity: The Complex Relationship Explored
How does autism influence our identity? That’s what I try to explore in this blog.
Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?
‘Things I experience due to autism’ and ‘How to know if you have autism’. TikTok is full of such videos. What impact does that have? Experts are clear: ‘If someone labels themselves, it can have negative consequences.’ Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash It is becoming increasingly common these days to find videos and podcasts onContinue reading “Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?”
What are the least understood things about autism?
While there has been significant progress in understanding autism, there are still many aspects of the condition that are not well understood. Here are some examples of the least understood things about autism.
‘How do I make other people happy if I am an autistic adult?’ … autism and happiness
There’s a lot of debate in the autistic community whether we should make other people happy or not, and whether they should first make us happy or not. However, some people are really desperate to make others happy, they mail to me and ask for advice. So I think it’s only fair that I answer that question, of course with the knowledge that every autistic is different and unique.
Celebrate your love in your own way … autism and valentine
14th February is traditionally Valentine’s Day, a day on which love is celebrated. In this blog, I will describe how I see it, experience it, and express it to others.
On ‘we need to change society not autistic people’ … autism and stigma
In this article I write on the question if the primary onus should be a societial change of attitudes and behaviours, rather than on autistic people to cope with stigma:
Finding happiness with autism: how a (moderate) positive outlook can make a difference
How can autistic people find happiness? This article tries to focus on a moderate positive outlook, not forgetting to recognise the full life experience, can make a difference.
Why ‘you don’t look autistic’ is not always a compliment !
Why ‘you don’t look autistic’ is not always a compliment to me !
10 Reactions to the disclosure of my autism
10 different reactions to the disclosure of my autism diagnosis, for example with ‘I am autistic’. This list is of course incomplete
The European Autist 