Can Social Skills Classes Ever Be Neuro-Affirming?
Most social skills programs are harmful, but is there a way to help ND people navigate NT social norms without making them feel bad?
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- Jun 7
- 3 min
FAKE vs REAL: Communication Support
Communication support is a desperately needed thing for so many autistic people. Unfortunately, not everyone can deliver on their promises.
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- Jun 6
- 3 min
FAKE vs REAL: Sensory Desensitization
Sensory desensitization sounds like something that could help, but reducing sensitivity isn’t a thing you should be trying to do TO someone.
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- Jun 5
- 4 min
FAKE vs REAL: Frustration Tolerance
Building frustration tolerance sounds like a worthwhile goal. But adding more frustration is not the way to do it.
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- Jun 4
- 3 min
FAKE vs REAL: Self-Regulation Skills
Self-regulation skills for kids are all the rage right now. Problem is that people think self-regulation can just be taught.
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- Jun 3
- 4 min
FAKE vs REAL: Neuro-Affirming
The language of Neurodiversity is soooo hot right now. But you can’t just pop some neuro-word in place of “autism” and call it a day.
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