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Just read a fantastic article about ABA Therapy, demonstrating both the pros and cons within the same writing.  It is rare to see that, since most either focus on how great ABA is or on the contrary how abusive it is.  Just like everything, here too there are at least two sides to the coin… Black or white!  But I personally love sitting in the grey area.  It gives me better view of both sides and helps me choose the right one for the given case or moment.  Plus it allows me to the the wide spectrum of approaches that could be used.  I am a strong believer that no matter how good an idea, theory or approach may sound, none is perfect.  Textbooks, approaches, theories,…  should be only used as guidelines to free and enhance any process for them to be successful.  Blindly following the rules, just because those…

On World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd) , many neurotypical people show support and spread “autism awareness” for their autistic family members and friends by displaying the puzzle piece ribbon, wearing puzzle piece pins, and put puzzle piece stickers and decals on their car bumpers and windows. But one question is commonly forgotten; what do autistic people themselves think of the puzzle piece symbol?

While there are some autistic people who may identify with the puzzle piece, a large majority of autistic people don’t. Not only was the puzzle piece symbol used without input from the autistic community, but it has been used to stigmatize and dehumanize autistic people for decades, and continues to be used in this manner today. Despite overwhelming opposition for the puzzle piece symbol by…