Author Archives: Autismum
Report Colin Brewer for Hate Crime
Everyone is talking about the vile Cornwall councillor Colin Brewer. He’s the piece of excrement that said that disabled children ”should be put down because they cost too much money”
A little rant about language
I try very hard to be careful with the language I use to talk about autistic people and autism. If you read the earliest posts here you will see that … Continue reading
Peer Review and the MMR Scandal
When a study is submitted to a scientific journal, it goes through a number of stages, at any of which, its publication could be rejected. The editorial team check the … Continue reading
MMR and Autism – Our Story
This is a story like ones that thousands upon thousands of mothers with autistic children could tell about what happened when their child had the MMR vaccine. It is one … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day
Love to one and all. Hubby and I don’t do Valentine’s day so, for the Pwd, here’s the song that says so, so much about how he makes me feel. … Continue reading
Ryan’s Story
Bonkers doesn’t begin to describe things here in Wales at the moment. Our local authority is looking to slash millions off its annual budget and, you guessed it, disabled people … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Unstrange Mind: trigger warning: stories of abuse, poverty, and discrimination When I meet parents of young Autistic kids, especially after they find out how much I was like … Continue reading
Sunshine
It’s been a very bleak January here in Wales. There’s still a lot of campaigning against cuts going on and time is scarce. Thank you all for your kind messages … Continue reading
Why I’ve Not Had Time to Pick My Nose
First and foremost, happy new year one and all. We all had a very nice and very quiet Christmas and new year. I know you all want some Christmas Pwd, … Continue reading
Nadolig Llawen
The plan was that Pwd and I were going to make a little video to wish you all a happy Christmas and, for those not partaking of Christmas, a jolly … Continue reading
CT Shootings
I still have no words to convey how much my heart aches for all those affected by yesterday’s shootings in Connecticut. Please know that people, even so far away, have … Continue reading
Overdosing Brain Cells With Stuff is Bad
This post is co-authored by the lovely science geek and bowling shark, Linda Tock.
