@horgen: I used to think so, but often times their general reporting seems to mirror much of the rest of the MSM, which Leeds me to trust them a bit less these days. Reuters perhaps.

I guess I'm talking more about video talks shows like Breaking Points. But who knows maybe there just aren't many others yet.

Hello all.

I'm looking for some more independent news media sources to follow in 2024. Unfortunately it seems we can no longer follow many of the MSM such as FOX, CNN, NYT, WashingtonPost, etc, etc. as they often object bias into reporting despite telling folks otherwise.

Currently I've very much enjoyed the show 'Breaking Points' with Krystal and Saagar on YouTube. Who will report facts, and separately acknowledge their opinions and provide constructive debate.

It's been very challenging finding out independent news outlets which offer the same value. Has anyone been following others the past year or two which leave boas aside?

Hello all,

Just wanted to give a quick review on the Joker. I was confused reading all the critic reviews were mostly negative. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and thought i was unpredictable, great acting, and story. I would give a more detailed review typically but only ave one hand right now. :( 8/10

Hello all,

Recently I removed my spare tire set as well as the rear seat in my little suzuki sx4 crossover. In the end the car is about 150-170 lbs lighter. I've notice an improvement in fuel economy (2mpg).

My question is should I reduce tire pressure some or is that not necessary? the standard pressure for this vehicle is 33psi all around.

So I'm sure everybody has seen the black wires occasionally going across roadways. Usually there for several months then taken away. I'm familiar with the fact they are used to count vehicle traffic, but does anyone know what that information is gathered for?

Potential construction projects/ road work?

Law enforcement?

Something else?

Wonder about this for years but never asked..

Lets get real how many people celebrate Easter for the resurrection of Christ anymore. All its known for is chocolate, a fake bunny, and east days off. Holidays are annoying as it is, but to have one like this so your mother says its a special dinner is ridiculous.

How many others would prefer without this lousy holiday.

Whats with these poor changes? Only one smoke and gas grenades now on class? Will non-premium player get the maps at a later date?

@KungfuKitten: thanks king. From hat you've said I an attest you correct (generally speaking). It also helps to get the point of view from a person on the spectrum.

Unfortunately in my experience it appears some of the parents are either: not as proactive in regard to seeking help via educational classes, or they are often rigid themselves when it comes to changing interventions/approaches in the home. Thats ok though, because I've seen the progress myself and others make in the school setting and that I find very rewarding.

@DaBrainz: not sure how else to explain this but I'll try. Lets say you need your child to brush his/her teeth and they refuse. You have a couple options. You could say ok, and not enforce the directive. Push the directive off until later which still doesn't enforce it, or keep the demand and reinforce the directive.

Sure they child may throw a tantrum since he/she isn't comfortable or is scared of brushing his/her teeth. But ultimately they will brush their teeth whether they want to or not. Otherwise they won't earn toys or a preferred activity afterwards. After many times showing the child brushing his/her teeth earns them a positive stimuli they will begin to associate the two activities and realize this is a necessary task and you (the parent) will not give in.

If the parent gives in and delays the task or accepts refusal from a tantrum the child quickly learns whining, throwing a fit, or aggression will allow him to escape the preferred task. Ultimately effecting his/her hygiene. If this doesn't make sense to you my only other suggestion is unscrewing your head and replacing it with another haha.

Writing this article because there doesn't seem to be much literature on the net from this point of view.

I'm a social work who works in homes and school with autistic children. Over the years I've noticed a trend (if you will). I've noticed the many of the children on the spectrum I've worked with show lots of potential/progress, but many times it appears the parents give-in or baby their child. Its understandable to a degree since their child has a severe developmental disability. However not placing any demands on a child or babying has dire consequences.

One example is a mother who choses to only give her son whatever he wants to eat and never giving non-preferred alternative choices. In the school and home.

The result?

One day the child goes to school and the chicken nuggets look different. His reaction? Utter hysteria. The naturally throws a tantrum because he is accustomed to getting whatever food he wants. This would be ok in another world where you could control for this every single meal. But unfortunately changes happen, and often we need to adapt.

The mistake these parents make is giving the child what they want, ultimately reinforcing the negative behaviors.

I've had clients where I've made lots of progress in the school setting but then plateau. Once I go to the home setting I see the inconsistencies which are the cause. To make progress the child needs the same degree of discipline across all settings with all authoritative figures.

Parents find this difficult and may call it 'mean' to enforce certain lifestyles on their children. Sadly they fall short and don't follow through to avoid a tantrum because its too difficult. I may not be a parent, but I do work with these children many hours a day. There have been many times where I've thought to myself 'whatever, just let him have this/do that' it would be easier, but I don't. I refuse to because the moment you give in you communicate to the child this is OK or a method to get what they want.

If you google autism and parenting there are many articles, blogs, and stories of parents explaining how they feel judged being the parents of an autistic child or how people blame autism on bad parenting. While the former statement is valid and the latter inaccurate there is a lack of first hand information addressing the parenting which reinforces maladaptive behaviors.

At the end of the day your child is still a child, not a baby if he's 8,9,10 years old. He may have a different way of communicating, have difficulty with transitions, or have repetitive behaviors. But that does not mean he should avoid all challenges in life.

Hopefully this reaches some of those parents out there and helps to give another perspective on this subject. :)