Disruptive behaviour
Content Note: in this article I challenge the idea that disruptive behaviour needs to be controlled, and suggest an alternative approach.
I am not angry, I am scared
Content Note: in this article I explain my experience of being misunderstood when I am feeling stressed and scared.
when behaviour is stigmatised
Content note: In this article I talk about how damaging it is when the behaviour of neurodivergent and disabled people is unfairly expected to conform to societal standards of normality.
meltdown
Content note: In this this post I describe my experience of a sensory overload induced meltdown. It may be triggering for some people.
behaviour modification therapy does work
Content note: In this article I discuss behaviour modification therapy, address some of the arguments for it, exploring whether it works, and whether it is ethical.
The illusion of choice in behaviour modification therapy
Content note: In this article I talk about content, compliance, and coercion in relation to behaviour modification therapy.
A severe problem
Content note: In this article I address some of the problematic ways autism is stereotyped and stigmatised, with some focus on severity labels, or functioning labels.
5 ways to meet neurodivergent children’s needs without using behaviour modification strategies.
Content note: this article contains 5 suggestions of ways to meet neurodivergent children’s needs without using behaviour modification strategies
