medical model of disability
Neuroanarchy and Privilege
David and Katie Munday
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Diagnosed & Dumped: The lack of post-diagnostic support for autism
Autistic Rhizome
Diagnosed & Dumped: The lack of post-diagnostic support for autism
When we consider the journey to getting an autism diagnosis, we can be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed. From start to finish the process can take many years, many disappointments, and enough paperwork to make it feel like you have fallen into a bureaucratic block hole. Some find the
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What can CAMHS learn from the death of Max Sumner?
Society
What can CAMHS learn from the death of Max Sumner?
"Max Sumner, 17, took his own life on 13 May 2022 while he was under the care of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (‘CAMHS’). The Coroner concluded today (23 January 2024) that the care he received by CAMHS contributed to his
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Forcing Autistic students back into school will cost lives
Autism
Forcing Autistic students back into school will cost lives
Many Autistic students struggle with school attendance due to trauma from hostile staff attitudes and the school environment. The government's Moments Matter campaign aims to boost attendance, but neglects the trauma issue and lacks focus on students' well-being. Instead of focusing on attendance, r
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Autistic people and psychiatric inpatient treatment
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Autism and the challenge ahead
Autistic Rights
Autism and the challenge ahead
There are many things about being Autistic that we can celebrate. However, we have to be careful that in doing so we don't inadvertently engage in the erasure of our struggles. Campaigns like #ItsNotOkToNotBeOk will only succeed if we commit to improving the things that cause our suffering.
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Season 3 Relaunch!
David with Katie Munday
neurodivergent
Introduction to the #ItsNotOkayToNotBeOkay Campaign
David with Charlie, Emma, and Owen