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Racial Bias in Autism
Correll et al. (2002), points to societal judgements made about the Black community; that they are somehow less deserving. Goff et al. (2014) highlights racial bias in that Black children are thought to be less innocent than their White counterparts. What this racial bias translates to is substantial delays in the diagnosis of ASD for Black children, after the parents initially expressed concerns about the child’s development, despite the parents having health insurance (Costantino et al., 2020)
https://www.newsweek.com/dual-approach-autism-opinion-1818062
To drive true progress and improve the quality of life of all autistics we need BOTH Strengths_based_Opportunities AND Challenges_based_Solutions.
It is not Either-Or.
#Autism #Research #Strengths_based_opportunities #Challenges_based_solutions.
A Complex Discord
A Complex Discord
Autism and ADHD, a complex discord.
In one mind-body how do both strike a chord?
Autism seeks a world slow, steady and same.
Routine's embrace, stability it claims.
ADHD bored by routine, seeks a rapid pace.
Mind, chasing change, an endless race.
Risk averse autism craves the comfort of the known.
Risk taker ADHD, seeker of the unexplored zone.
Autism insists on the same tasks - present, future, past.
Autism and ADHD, a complex discord.
In one mind-body how do both strike a chord?
Autism seeks a world slow, steady and same.
Routine's embrace, stability it claims.
ADHD bored by routine, seeks a rapid pace.
Mind, chasing change, an endless race.
Risk averse autism craves the comfort of the known.
Risk taker ADHD, seeker of the unexplored zone.
Autism insists on the same tasks - present, future, past.
ADHD craves for 10 new things each moment, a whirlwind cast.
Autism attention zooms inward- seeking comfort within.
ADHD attention flits externally - from thing to thing to thing.
In one mind-body, a battlefield unseen.
Autism's order, ADHD's ever-changing scene.
How can these opposites coexist?
Prefrontal Cortex, all in a twist?
Constant tug of war in this mind-body.
An unanswered quandary, how do I find clarity?
Autism attention zooms inward- seeking comfort within.
ADHD attention flits externally - from thing to thing to thing.
In one mind-body, a battlefield unseen.
Autism's order, ADHD's ever-changing scene.
How can these opposites coexist?
Prefrontal Cortex, all in a twist?
Constant tug of war in this mind-body.
An unanswered quandary, how do I find clarity?
Compassion
In search of Humanity. Contemplation, one line a day all week.
In the search for Humanity (and our own mental health), let's take a pause for contemplation, one thought at a time. As we navigate the complexities of existence, let compassion be our guide, fostering empathy and connection. In the realm of self-discovery, let confidence be the cornerstone, a quiet strength that speaks volumes. Amidst the chaos, find solace in the simplicity of now. Unleash the boundless potential within, for creativity knows no boundaries. Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, for curiosity fuels the engine of growth.
#MentalHealth #humanity
COMPASSION
Compassion is the wind that carries us to new heights of understanding.
CONFIDENCE
Confidence is not arrogance, its self-assurance.
CONTENTMENT
Contentment is the simplicity that comes from living in the present moment.
CREATIVITY
The beauty of creativity is that it has no limits.
CURIOSITY
The thirst for knowledge drives curiosity
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