“When white children were misdiagnosed with autism they were usually told they had ADHD, but Mandell discovered that Black autistic children were told they had things like psychoses, mental retardation or selective mutism. This, along with the fear that Black parents have of reporting their child’s behavioral issues due to the fact that their children are removed from the home as a result more often, makes it hard for Black children with autism to get the treatment that they need.”
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Racial disparities in diagnosis are incredibly important. With that said, I disagree with the article at the link about why diagnosis is important. I believe diagnosis can help folx find community and others who are like them, learn more about how their brains/bodies work, and find/share ways of communicating and living that work for them.
I do not believe in diagnosis for the purpose of abusive treatments or to “defeat” autism (or any other benign human variation, for that matter).
The link above also includes sensory triggers, including auto-playing videos with sound. Again: I link to it only because this information about racial disparities in diagnosis is very important.
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For people who don’t understand why attacking people for self-dx is also racist.
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Racial disparities in diagnosis are incredibly important. With that said, I disagree with the article at the link about why diagnosis is important. I believe diagnosis can help folx find community and others who are like them, learn more about how their brains/bodies work, and find/share ways of communicating and living that work for them.
I do not believe in diagnosis for the purpose of abusive treatments or to “defeat” autism (or any other benign human variation, for that matter).
The link above also includes sensory triggers, including auto-playing videos with sound. Again: I link to it only because this information about racial disparities in diagnosis is very important.
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For people who don’t understand why attacking people for self-dx is also racist.
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it’s so wild how black youth aren’t allowed to have rebellious phases because it’s assumed once we display any sort of criminal behavior that’s all we’re ever going to amount to
meanwhile white kids damn near be doing 5 stars in grand theft auto shit and it’s chalked up to teen angst instead of genetics
it’s not fair and I hate it
People are asking me to elaborate so I will. Feminism isn’t about playing nice or being appealing. It’s about destroying an oppressive and violent system. It’s more than wearing red lipstick and winged eyeliner. It’s a dangerous fight and it’s a fight I’m tired of seeing be trivialized by men who say it’s “sexy” or patronized by men who say it’s not “welcoming enough for them.”
apparently it’s not an explicit ban on recording police, it’s something that makes it illegal to record ‘private conversations’ without the consent of all parties - conversations that can’t be classified as private (such as loud street arguments) are fair game. that said, this thing still has a lot of potential for abuse, and it definitely seems skewed to protect cops
#DarrienHunt
Proof the police have told two huge lies in the shooting death of Darrien Hunt
(11/04)
Poster for “The Boy and The Beast” (Bakemono no Ko), the new animated feature film directed by Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Summer Wars, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time). It will open in Japan on July 11th 2015.
This is West Indian culture, celebrating our heritage and our country of origin.
A post has been circulating on tumblr accusing Nicki Minaj of appropriating (Plains) Native American and First Nations tradition by wearing a feather crown in her new tour promo. The OP has apologized but since some people won’t do their research or let this go I made this post.
This is a very small collection of a variety of feather headdresses that are worn during carnival season in Trinidad, Tobago, Jamaica, Haiti, Canada, and the US. The style of each carnival crown varies depending on the carnival season, the different themes for each island, the individual designer who creates the crown, and the colors representing the flag of each island. Nicki has done some racist and insensitive things in her career, but celebrating her culture is not appropriation, especially when this promo is put into the context that carnival is only a few months away in the Caribbean. Carnival crowns and headdresses look somewhat similar to war bonnets only because they are designed to celebrate the Native and African roots of West Indian nations. Carnival crowns =/= war bonnets, seriously people just do your research before you speak on things that you have no understanding of.
Y is nonblack tumblr so adamant on believing black ppl only exist in the us
Is it because if u acknowledged that we don’t u’d have to acknowledge that a bunch of yall say ‘tumblr is too US-centric’ to hide ur antiblackness
Looking for a Cause? Help a Yakama Elder Save Her Language
Virginia Beavert, a Yakama elder from Toppenish, Washington, is working on a project that is “very important and meaningful” to her because “it will help to preserve both my culture and my language,” she says on the Kickstarter page for it.
This is my native language and it would be super cool if you guys could toss her a few bucks on Kickstarter. Or you know signal boost this. Please I am begging.
PSA - PLEASE READ AND SPREAD HE WORD!!!
IF YOU SEE THIS PLANT AT ALL, DO NOT TOUCH IT!!!
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is an invasive herb in the carrot family which was originally brought to North America from Asia and has since become established in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest regions of the United States. Giant hogweed grows along streams and rivers and in fields, forests, yards and roadsides, and a giant hogweed plant can reach 14 feet or more in height with compound leaves up to 5 feet in width.
Giant Hogweed sap contains toxic chemicals known as Furanocoumarins. When these chemicals come into contact with the skin and are exposed to sunlight, they cause a condition called Phytophotodermatitis, a reddening of the skin often followed by severe blistering and burns. These injuries can last for several months, and even after they have subsided the affected areas of skin can remain sensitive to light for years. Furanocoumarins are also carcinogenic and teratogenic, meaning they can cause cancer and birth defects. The sap can also cause temporary (or even permanent) blindness if introduced into the eyes.
If someone comes into physical contact with Giant Hogweed, the following steps should be taken:
If someone comes into physical contact with Giant Hogweed, the following steps should be taken:
- Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and COLD water as soon as possible.
- Keep the exposed area away from sunlight for 48 hours.
- If Hogweed sap gets into the eyes, rinse them with water and wear sunglasses.
- See a doctor if any sign of reaction sets in.
PLEASE, DO NOT JUST READ AND SCROLL! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING INFORMATION!!!
Extra note: if you live in Oregon, New Jersey, Michigan or New York and see one of these, call your state’s department of agriculture to report it, and trained professionals will come kill it before it can produce seeds and spread.
Frankly, if you see one in general, probably call your DOA and see if there’s a program in place.
Do not burn it, because the smoke will give you the same reaction.
If for some ungodly reason there isn’t a professional who can handle it for you (and please, please use a professional), the DOA of New York has [this guide] for how to deal with it yourself.
Re-reblogging because I checked Snopes, and not only is this shit true, but the text on this is pretty much the same as it is there! Stay safe, kiddos.
According to the US Department of Agriculture, these are currently the states and provinces in North America where Giant Hogweed is present. Even if your state/province is “clear” that doesn’t mean that it is not there. If you see Giant Hogweed in your yard or anywhere please call your DOA! This stuff is mad deadly!
Also here is a human for size reference. Since they are huge it should be easy enough to see and spot when fully grown.
The burns can also be very bad, far worse than any poison ivy. Just Google ‘Giant Hogweed Burns’ and you’ll see. It can cause bad blistering, red painful rashes, and more. Please be careful of this plant!
Nui- Mushishi.
Definitely one of the best anime. Ginko’s flashback episode is so amazing it gave me chills.
