Tag: Autism Spectrum
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The Evolution of Autism – Part V: The Woman Behind the ‘Spectrum’
In 1956, psychiatrist Lorna Wing gave birth to her daughter Susie. In the following years, Wing and her husband, psychiatrist John Wing, became increasingly worried as Susie showed a ‘lack of communication and social interaction, lack of pretend play and repetitive behavior.’ Neither parent, despite their medical training, could recognize what was occurring with their…
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A Behaviorist’s Perspective on the Measles Outbreak
The refrigerator mother theory may appear to be a small footnote in the history of autism, but its impact has had a profound effect on the autistic community. This post is meant to provide context and perspective for one of the growing threats to global health: vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate…
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Jordan Peele’s ‘US’ – A Metaphor for Mental Health in America?
With the focus of this month being on awareness, I believe it’s important to talk about pop culture’s influence on the public’s awareness on various mental health conditions. Film and television provide a look into the lives of those who are different than us and can help change perceptions on what mental health looks like. Of…
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