Episode 69: When the Problems of Society are Blamed on Autism

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“In today’s episode, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks critiques an article by Hari Srinivasan, a neuroscience PhD student, that discusses loneliness among autistic individuals. Dr. Hoerricks challenges Srinivasan's framing, arguing it blames autistic people for societal issues rather than addressing systemic problems. They contend that Srinivasan's use of person-first language and reliance on a medical model of autism are problematic. The critique also addresses Srinivasan's appeal to authority through listing his affiliations, and the article's focus on support staff turnover as a primary cause of loneliness, overlooking autistic community and connection. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks advocates for systemic change to support diverse autistic experiences and reject colonialist ideals of independence.”Here’s the link to the source article: Let me know what you think.The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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