Creativity is the key to unlocking the doors of the unknown
The Problem with DEI
DEI initiatives often assume that if you open the door, targeted people will automatically rush in. But these targeted population were told for so long that this door did not belong to them, or that its too hard for them, you are not intelligent /capable enough; if this has been the messaging of the last 100 years, there is going to be unconscious bias, where part of you starts believing this to be true (like when women are told prior to a math test, that women are bad in math, they end up doing worse on the test than if not told that info).
So the initiative has to be both opening the door and also nudges from other end saying, you can do this, we welcome you and will work to support you, demystifying the process of what the door is and how to go about even approaching that door.
So the initiative has to be both opening the door and also nudges from other end saying, you can do this, we welcome you and will work to support you, demystifying the process of what the door is and how to go about even approaching that door.
And why don't DEI initiatives automatically include disability or when disability is included, its often as an afterthought when its pointed out that its probably not PC to exclude. Why is disability not recognized as a very very historically marginalized group at the onset. The fact of a childhood disability for instance means the exclusion starts in childhood itself which perpetuates and intensifies the exclusion as you age. (Somehow the fact of disability transcends even the color of your skin and you are pushed to the bottom of the food chain).
p-value goes knock knock
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Who's there?
P-value.
P-value who?
P-value less than 0.05, and I'm statistically significant enough to knock your null hypothesis out of the park!
P-value who?
P-value less than 0.05, and I'm statistically significant enough to knock your null hypothesis out of the park!
-Hari Srinivasan
p-value
p-value for the layman
What is a p-value?
At its core, a p-value is a number that helps us determine the significance of an observation or result in statistical analysis. Imagine you've conducted an experiment or a survey, and you want to know if your findings are meaningful or just a result of chance. The p-value is your guide.
The Role of Probability
To grasp p-values, you need to understand the concept of probability. Think of it as a measure of how likely something is to happen. In statistics, we often want to know the probability of observing certain data if there's no real effect or difference. This is where p-values come into play.
Hypotheses: The Foundation
In any scientific study, you start with two hypotheses: the null hypothesis (H0) and the alternative hypothesis (H1). The null hypothesis represents the idea that there's no significant effect or difference, while the alternative hypothesis suggests the opposite – that there is a significant effect or difference.
The Experiment and the Data
You gather your data, conduct your analysis, and calculate a test statistic, which quantifies the difference between your observed data and what you would expect under the null hypothesis. This test statistic follows a particular distribution, like the normal distribution for many common statistical tests.
The P-Value's Revelation
Here's the moment of truth: the p-value tells you the probability of obtaining a test statistic as extreme as, or more extreme than, the one you calculated if the null hypothesis is true. In simpler terms, it answers the question: "How likely is it that my observed results are just due to random chance?"
Interpreting P-Values
Now, the key interpretation comes into play. If your p-value is small, typically less than 0.05 (but it can vary depending on the field), it suggests that your observed results are unlikely to have occurred by chance alone. This is your green light to reject the null hypothesis and accept that you've found something significant.
Conversely, if your p-value is large (greater than 0.05), it indicates that your observed results are quite likely to be explained by random chance, and you should stick with the null hypothesis.
It's Not Absolute Proof
One crucial thing to understand is that p-values don't provide absolute proof or disproof. They offer a level of evidence, but they can't tell you the size of an effect or whether it's practically meaningful. They merely guide you in determining if your results are statistically significant.
Contemplating one insight at day
Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplating a different emotion and writing one line each day on it. #MentalHealth.
Inaction is not an option
In the Gita's verses, wisdom unfurls
"Change is the only constant," the universe swirls
“One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among humans.”
"Change is the only constant," the universe swirls
Time's shifting sand, ebb and flow
But inaction is not an option, we must choose where to go
Contemplation, one line a day.
Joy is the gratitude for the simple things in life
Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth
Contemplation, one thought a day
With optimism, the impossible becomes possible and the possible becomes probable.
Stimming in Autism - The Why and What
Stimming, a common behavior in autistics, encompasses a variety of sensory and motor actions.
Self-Stims leading to Self-Injurious Behavior (SIB)
Stimming on Objects/Activities:
Why do autistics Stim? Stimming behaviors can serve various purposes, such as:
Types of Stims
Self-Stimming
- Visual: Triggered by or seeking lighting change - including flicking fingers in front of eyes, staring at ceiling fans, and repeated blinking.
- Auditory: Manifest as tapping on objects, snapping fingers, replaying songs, humming, repeating words or sounds, and tongue clicking.
- Olfactory & Taste: Involving smelling objects (even unpleasant odors), eating non-food items like paper, and licking body parts.
- Tactile: Such as rubbing skin.
- Vestibular & Proprioceptive: Including rocking, toe-walking, pacing, jumping, rolling, spinning, and throwing objects.
Self-Stims leading to Self-Injurious Behavior (SIB)
- Actions like head banging, biting one's own wrist, and excessive skin rubbing that can cause tissue damage.
Stimming on Objects/Activities:
- Lining up objects (e.g., lining up toys)
- Creating specific patterns with objects, rejecting all other arrangements.
- Spinning wheels on toys. Looking at the ceiling fan spinning.
Why do autistics Stim? Stimming behaviors can serve various purposes, such as:
- Reducing anxiety and calming oneself.
- Aiding in sensory and emotional regulation.
- Self-soothing, communicating, experiencing excitement.
- Coping with overstimulation or boredom.
- Avoiding tasks or seeking attention.
- Stimulating senses
- Expressing frustration, particularly in those with communication challenges.
- Easing pain or discomfort
- Could be indicative of seizure activity.
Differences Between Autistic and Non-Autistic Stimming:
The irony is that neurotypicals stim all the time too like the endless clicking of the TV remote, doodling, chewing the end of a pencil or pen, drumming fingers etc. NT stimming are regarded as "socially acceptable"
Autistic stimming often differs in its intensity and ability to be moderated/changed/stopped according to the situation.
How much stimming is too much:
- While some level of stimming can be calming, crossing a certain threshold may lead to behaviors resembling Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), further inducing anxiety.
- What might a mild, controllable/adaptable habit in an non-autistic, could become an unmanageable compulsion in a non autistic.
Stimming in autism is a multifaceted behavior with various forms and functions. Understanding these behaviors is crucial for providing appropriate support and interventions. It's important to recognize the individual needs and experiences of each person with Autism, as stimming serves different purposes and requires a tailored approach in each case.
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Progress over Perfection
In the quest for progress, perfection we ease
For wisdom and growth, our hearts find peace
For wisdom and growth, our hearts find peace
Through trials and errors, we gain insight
Becoming discerning, in life's long flight.
Philosophy teaches that imperfections define
Philosophy teaches that imperfections define
The path to enlightenment, a radiant sign
In our journey, self improvement bound
Progress over perfection, wisdom is found.
Contemplation, one line a day
Equanimity is the self-awareness that allows us to grow and learn
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