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Dean Burnett (@Garwboy@ohai.social) Profile picture
Jun 12
This popped up in my feed. I've not encountered it before. So, here's my professional analysis

WHAT IN THE NAME OF GIDDY FU*K IS THIS BULLSH*T??

Apparently parents of autistic kids are being targeted by such things, so here's everything wrong with it I can find

#Autism #ND
/1 Online ad for service offering to treat autism with stem cell therapy Image includes small boy, in grayscale, looking down sadly, designated 'before'. Next to this is supposedly the same boy in colour, smiling and pointing, with the other hand doing a thumbs up. This one is designated 'after'. Text reads:
The line "Considering stem cell therapy for #autism ?"

I've no idea whether or not anyone is considering that, as I've never heard of the concept before. But nobody *should* be considering that. Because it's not a thing. For so many reasons.

/2
Then there's... this

Basically, this is word salad. Throw enough credible or science-y sounding words together, and it adds up to complex gibberish. What's a 'global family'? Why not throw a 'quantum' or 'neuro' in there too. They might as well at this point.

/3 Line from ad which reads " -Proven Experience: Since 2011, we've been aiding global families in achieving notable progress for children with autism through our holistic treatment programs, including stem cell therapy
Read 13 tweets
Dean Burnett (@Garwboy@ohai.social) Profile picture
Apr 10
"If you're under 25 your brain isn't fully developed, so you can't be trusted to make informed decisions"

I'm seeing this a LOT lately, especially today. And it's utter guff, based on hearsay, misunderstandings of neuroscience, or wilful ignorance.

Why? I'll tell you why

/1
Firstly, the whole 'your brain stops developing at age 25' thing is spurious anyway. The original studies that came up with this figure, they just didn't include any subjects over 25. So that's when the data... stopped.

But that doesn't really mean anything.

/2
Saying 'the brain stops developing at age 25' because you didn't study anyone older is like saying "Olympic sprinters are only capable of running for 100m".

I mean, they *clearly* can go for longer. That's just when the race ends. It's not the same thing.

/3
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Dean Burnett (@Garwboy@ohai.social) Profile picture
Feb 4
I was on @LBC earlier, discussing Brianna Ghey's petition for Social Media apps to be banned for Under-16s, and similar new restrictions



Only had 5 mins, so here's a more thorough take

TL:DR - understand her thinking, but this really isn't workable

/1bbc.co.uk/news/uk-681931…
@LBC A few things up front

TW, obviously, as this is a very dark subject in many ways

Also, I am in no way maligning or undermining the valid concerns of a grieving, angry mother.

But there's a strong risk of doing more harm than good here

/2
@LBC First, there's this

Maybe 15 years ago, this would have been feasible. But now? You'd be depriving millions of young people of a huge chunk of their social lives and autonomy. And insisting 'It's for your own good' will likely breed even more resentment

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Dean Burnett (@Garwboy@ohai.social) Profile picture
May 17, 2023
Many click-friendly posts for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, saying 'seek help', 'open up' etc.

Well, here's something to be 'aware' of

Recent research by @Rethink_ suggests 3 in 5 people with mental health problems don't seek help... due to stigma

rethink.org/news-and-stori…

/1
@Rethink_ It's a drum I've banged often, but it's still pertinent

Mental health 'awareness' is an important first step, but it's not an end point. And for too many, being aware of/acknowledging mental health issues is taken to mean the problem's dealt with

theguardian.com/science/brain-…

/2
@Rethink_ But this is wrong, in so many ways

Being part of an online community where everyone is open and honest about their #MentalHealth is great. Often essential. But that doesn't mean everyone enjoys a similar situation. Indeed, the majority seemingly don't.

/3
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Dean Burnett (@Garwboy@ohai.social) Profile picture
May 15, 2023
Judging from the reaction to this... a lot of people care about ADHD diagnosis being represented fairly and accurately

It's almost like it's an issue you really shouldn't casually exploit and misrepresent for clicks, or something. Who knew?
For the record, I don't (as far as I or anyone else knows) have ADHD

But I have many individuals, who I value greatly and/or who are very close to me, who have recently been diagnosed ADHD, and you'd better believe I'll go to the bat for them in any context

/2
Some may jump on this as a way to discredit me, to dismiss my critique of the #Panorama #ADHD investigation. Because I should, after all, be totally impartial, not influenced by defending people I care about?

To which I'd say...

/3
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Dean Burnett (@Garwboy@ohai.social) Profile picture
May 15, 2023
OK then, you want to play? Let's do this

Here's a thread of every red flag I can identify in this article, and why they're misleading/dangerous/just generally bad

Strap in, because there are lot of them.

/1
So, even the article summary is dubious

How did you get access to a 'Leading NHS consultant', mate? The vast majority of people dealing with (potential ADHD) have to wait years for such a thing. Surely you didn't just jump the queue by flashing your BBC credentials?

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Also, minor point perhaps, but if the OPENING PARAGRAPH of your prominent piece for the highly respected national broadcaster is already promoting, by accident or design, an 'Online mental health assessments aren't valid' view, that's potentially MASSIVELY damaging

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