Take a look at this series of images which illustrate the growth in the number and specificity of ‘behaviors’ included in versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Make sure to click… Read More »growth in number and specificity of ‘behaviors’ included in versions of DSM
Based on my last blog post, and a question from a university professor about using videos, I am going to repost some of the videos which we have shared on this blog in the past… Read More »looking for brief videos to use in teaching about SRV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSoI_HksoU Think about the points made in this 4 minute video in terms of what Social Role Valorization (SRV) teaches about unconsciousness/lack of awareness about the social processes of devaluation. Can you make any points… Read More »brief video on unconsciousness/selective awareness
One of the wounding experiences which can result from social and societal devaluation is that of deathmaking, a term coined by Dr. Wolfensberger to describe actions that hasten the death of societally devalued people (cf.… Read More »UK report: ‘Confidential Inquiry into premature deaths of people with learning disabilities’
I went by a billboard recently that said avoiding eye contact was a sign of autism. In addition to considering the reality of such a claim, think also about what messages this advertising is communicating.… Read More »highway billboard: avoiding eye contact is a sign of autism
We already have over 50 registrants for our online conference and two papers submitted, so if you haven’t signed up yet or submitted your paper, now is a great time to join in! Here… Read More »2013 online SRV Journal conference