Thread by @NeuroRebel

Resources to share when talking about the harm and effectiveness of ABA:

If you are talking to lawmakers in your state about ABA these are resources I recommend sharing:

The Tricare study - you better believe I share this data with our law makers in Texas when I speak to them:

altteaching.org/wp-content/upl…

Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis

researchgate.net/publication/32…

I found that before sharing this data with lawmakers they’ve often NO idea that ABA is even slightly controversial, because they’re not hearing form Autistic adults, only ABA providers, and the occasional parent who’s been manipulated by the ABA industry.

We REALLY need Autistic adults, especially ABA survivors to find there way into and testify in those legislative sessions and budget meetings.

Also, if you can get a meeting behind closed doors one to one with your lawmakers to talk to them - it is also very effective and may be safer than testifying in public hearings.

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ABA