Read at https://www.newsweek.com/dual-approach-autism-opinion-1818062

"The solution for such autistics cannot be... the liberal use of the psychotropic medications, which are unreliable Band-Aids with long- term health effects. Many of my peers in special education slowly disappeared into the black hole of being sent away to the modern day equivalents of institutions as their behaviors were no longer "manageable’ at home or in a community setting. Out of sight also means out of mind for society."

- Hari Srinivasan, Newsweek

 

 My Ted X talk titled "Pebbles in the Pond of Change

Hari Srinivasan, shares a powerful message about the power of small actions in creating ever-widening ripples in the pond of change. Drawing from personal experiences and the legacy of disability rights leaders, he redefines progress as a journey that starts with simple, accessible steps. His inspiring message encourages everyone to identify and act on their own "small pebbles" to drive societal transformation.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e87-3xydg58

My TedX Talk

My Ted X talk titled "Pebbles in the Pond of Change

Hari Srinivasan, shares a powerful message about the power of small actions in creating ever-widening ripples in the pond of change. Drawing from personal experiences and the legacy of disability rights leaders, he redefines progress as a journey that starts with simple, accessible steps. His inspiring message encourages everyone to identify and act on their own "small pebbles" to drive societal transformation.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e87-3xydg58

No passion or urgency for solutions

Why is there NO PASSION OR URGENCY in seeking ACTUAL SOLUTIONS for Autism in the myriad conversations around autism?

I’m been waiting 2.5 decades for solutions, there is still NO MOVEMENT.

We need SOLUTIONS

We need action on ACTUAL SOLUTIONS for Autism.

Communication,  Biomedical physiology (physical/mental health), Precision Pharma, Healthcare, Sensorimotor, Policy Priorities, Funding Priorities, Supports services, myriad equity of access issues.

Lets work on leveling the playing field.

QUALITY OF LIFE means ALL Autistics get to avail of opportunities

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I recently saw a social media post with arguments over "neurodiverse" v "neurodivergent."

Seriously!

Are we now going to start another decades-long, never-ending conversation, parallel to the disproportionate airtime spent on arguing "with autism" vs "autistic,"

Can we focus on ACTUAL SOLUTIONS FOR AUTISM  - benefits our Quality of Life on the ground
(There seems to be no similar passion or urgency in seeking solutions)

A mere 13% of the world is primarily english-speaking, but autistics exist all over the globe.

A majority of us desperately need SOLUTIONS, and care much less about re-arrangements of letters or grammar.

An endless cycle of labels in autism

 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 years after the label.

In another 5-10 years, another new catchy trademarked label will appear

What missing is action towards actual solutions in the last 30 years.

Solutions not more talk or more labels

I would like to see ACTION on ACTUAL SOLUTIONS - communication, biomedical physiology (physical/mental health), sensorimotor, policy, funding, myriad equity of access issues. Level the playing field so that ALL autistics can make use of opportunities. Thats quality of life.

Simultaneously reclaim and destigmatize existing labels so they can’t be used against you, instead of airtime and resources creating more and more new labels /terminology and then more airtime arguing about which is good/bad.