You can spend years moving through the world under the impression that what you notice is what’s there, until something in that certainty begins to thin and you begin to sense that the field has always been wider than the habits shaping your attention, and that what comes into view now was never absent, only waiting for you to be able to notice it.
This week's reflection @ https://emotus.substack.com/p/the-council-of-stones
@Energetic_Nova @pathfinder @autistics Important points to keep in mind:
(1) The existing concept of #disability is problematic, in that it links the amount of help someone needs with their potential for achievement. But someone who has very high potential can still need a LOT of help to realize that potential. The distinction between "severe" and "non-severe" #autism overlooks the possibility that one and the same person can have very high support needs AND very high potential.
(2) When someone's potential IS limited, it isn't generally clear exactly WHAT is limiting it. My hypothesis is that autism itself NEVER severely limits potential, although it may impose very high support needs. But autism can commonly coexist with other types of intellectual disabilities that DO limit potential. Severe intellectual DISABILITY, yes; severe AUTISM, no.
(3) Caregivers of #autistics — and, even more so, mental health professionals evaluating autistics — have a track record of grossly underestimating their potential. Even #TempleGrandin's parents were once told by a doctor that they might as well commit her to an institution and forget about her. (Fortunately, her parents didn't accept that.)
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Temple Grandin is a professor at Colorado State University
8 min and 34 seconds is all what a "full interview" means here. The video clips through at various points. It must be smaller clips that were 'glued' together :)
Full interview with Temple Grandin
Aquí un aporte de una auténtica experta acerca de por qué el entorno es peor para el autismo ahora que antes, en una entrevista de 2011. Hay más concienciación (buenísimo eso), pero hay peor educación e influencias. Vivimos en un mundo cada vez más complejo para el autismo, donde no sólo la educación es más laxa y despegada sino que se facilita que aprendan peores comportamientos a través de los medios públicos de entretenimiento.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwnlWX4iyj4
Temple Grandin was born in 1947.
Acetaminophen started being used in the US in 1955, and in the UK in 1956. It became available over-the-counter in the US in 1960.
The US is being run by absolute clowns. Anyone who idolizes them should feel deep shame. SHAME.
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/temple-grandin
<p>Jinn, also known as djinn or genies, are supernatural beings originating from Arabic mythology, believed to be created from smokeless fire. They possess unique abilities, such as shape-shifting and invisibility, and can manifest in human forms. While they are not immortal, jinn have long lifespans and exhibit free will, allowing them to choose between good and evil actions. In Islamic tradition, jinn exist alongside angels and humans, and their characteristics can range from benevolent beings rewarding kindness to malevolent spirits causing mischief. The concept of jinn has significantly influenced Western culture, particularly through stories like "Aladdin," where genies are depicted as wish-granting entities.</p> <p>Various types of jinn exist, including the powerful Marid, the mischievous Effrit, and the malevolent Ghoul, each with distinct traits and origins. The belief in jinn remains prevalent in many Muslim cultures, where they are often thought to inhabit various environments and can be linked to mental illnesses or misfortunes. Understanding jinn offers insight into a rich tradition that spans folklore, spirituality, and cultural narratives, reflecting diverse beliefs about the unseen world.</p>
I uploaded a screenshot that has a lot of text in the "ALT" text(up to 1500 characters).
That's why I didn't put all that here(cause here I'm limited to 500 characters)
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