Targeted interventions for autism don't need creation of more new labels.
The issues that need help, were present there before the label creation and still exist x years after the label.
In another 5-10 years, another new catchy trademarked label will appear
This day 2 years ago.
OMG. My very last undergrad class at Berkeley.
Berkeley Haas Scholars at work.
Autism Space seen as profit making space by Private Equity
This is a continuing and troubling trend in autism.
'...private equity investments per year tripled or quadrupled from 2018 to 2021 compared to 2015.
...expected investment to continue at breakneck speed
“...They needed to start showing profits and revenue that match their valuation. … So at some point, [investors] need to start seeing a return on their investment,”
...autism therapy space could be at the point of the investment life cycle where investors are pressuring operators to shift from scale to efficiency and profitability.
...opening clinics that reach targeted patients while being “financially healthy,” Marsh said.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-023-00833-w
Good grief is all I can say.
Adding the prefix of "Kind" to something does not automatically make anything automatically Kinder. As is peppering a paper with the word "Kind" to sublimely influence you that it must be kind.
And a sample size of 4 autistics in the study makes this a valid method, how?
And what did this "kind" translate to exactly. when a therapist drives you to the point of a tantrum in the first place, then offers to hold your hand, and saying "I can see you are frustrated."
Is this a new marketing strategy by the (massive-profits with no accountability) ABA industry to make even more profits of desperate families.
Please don't joke around with studies trying to whitewash stuff. This is not helping.
Interoception refers to the perception and awareness of internal bodily states. It involves the ability to sense and interpret physiological signals originating from within the body, such as hunger, thirst, heartbeat, temperature, respiration, and the need for bodily functions. Interoception is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and overall well-being as it allows an individual to respond appropriately to bodily needs and emotional states. This internal sensory system plays a significant role in emotional experiences and self-regulation by linking physical sensations with emotional responses.
Relevance to Autism
For example, interoceptive awareness includes the ability to feel a racing heartbeat when anxious or to recognize a sensation of fullness to prevent overeating. In autism, this sense may be heightened or diminished, leading to unique challenges such as difficulty in identifying states of discomfort or illness, or misinterpreting signals of emotional changes which are critical in social interactions and personal health management. Moreover, the role of interoception in autism extends to fundamental daily activities; it influences everything from toilet training—where recognizing the need to urinate can be delayed or unclear—to managing anxiety and stress levels in response to overstimulation or environmental changes. These distinct interoceptive experiences can significantly affect how individuals with autism recognize and communicate their needs and emotions, thus requiring tailored strategies that address these sensory processing differences to enhance their quality of life and autonomy."
