Salarez
@salarez.bsky.social
Munching my way through life.
Professional animator. Posting silly drawings, Pokémon crosstitches, and crochet creations. Sometimes politics. Opinions are my own.
Professional animator. Posting silly drawings, Pokémon crosstitches, and crochet creations. Sometimes politics. Opinions are my own.
That sounds really positive! I didn't get access to that kind of care until well into my twenties. My interventions were I got beaten into a box and taught to shut up and mask or be punished. I empathize a lot with the kids that are still receiving subpar care inside the same systems that hurt me.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
That sounds really positive! I didn't get access to that kind of care until well into my twenties. My interventions were I got beaten into a box and taught to shut up and mask or be punished. I empathize a lot with the kids that are still receiving subpar care inside the same systems that hurt me.
We know 1000 ways in which the schooling system harms neurodivergent children. My highest crackpot theory of speculation is that if we could completely reform the system to be more inclusive and understanding at all levels, we'd have less people needing to medicate themselves at all ages.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We know 1000 ways in which the schooling system harms neurodivergent children. My highest crackpot theory of speculation is that if we could completely reform the system to be more inclusive and understanding at all levels, we'd have less people needing to medicate themselves at all ages.
I guess overall, I have a frustration that it is our responsibility as neurodivergent people and children to alter ourselves to fit into a mold that I dont think is that good in the first place. I'm glad you got help with your sensory issues, but it sucks that we are the problem, not the systems.
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I guess overall, I have a frustration that it is our responsibility as neurodivergent people and children to alter ourselves to fit into a mold that I dont think is that good in the first place. I'm glad you got help with your sensory issues, but it sucks that we are the problem, not the systems.
I truly believe that the way that modern schooling Teaches our kids, forces them in seats, far away from play and nature is deeply frustrating to neurodivergent children. Then when they cannot adapt to structures that are just Not Good in the first place, even for neurotypical children, we medicate.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I truly believe that the way that modern schooling Teaches our kids, forces them in seats, far away from play and nature is deeply frustrating to neurodivergent children. Then when they cannot adapt to structures that are just Not Good in the first place, even for neurotypical children, we medicate.
If these tendencies are only happening at school, my question is what is going on there? Is this child being bullied? Are they forced to do things that are outside of their ability leading to frustration? Are they being punished unjustly? Is their classroom overcrowded and they arent being watched?
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If these tendencies are only happening at school, my question is what is going on there? Is this child being bullied? Are they forced to do things that are outside of their ability leading to frustration? Are they being punished unjustly? Is their classroom overcrowded and they arent being watched?
But this is a Six year old. I guess what I struggle with is conceptualizing violent tendencies as not having a root cause in environment. I bashed my head against walls as a kid and self harmed, and sure maybe medication would have helped, but it sure wouldn't have made my homelife less abusive!
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
But this is a Six year old. I guess what I struggle with is conceptualizing violent tendencies as not having a root cause in environment. I bashed my head against walls as a kid and self harmed, and sure maybe medication would have helped, but it sure wouldn't have made my homelife less abusive!
At the very least, its unacceptable to Me. I would like to see better studies before I would feel like it was safe for children that young to have psychiatric intervention. If we get that in 10 years, then I'm capable of changing my tune! As of now, I'm highly skeptical that its a good thing.
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
At the very least, its unacceptable to Me. I would like to see better studies before I would feel like it was safe for children that young to have psychiatric intervention. If we get that in 10 years, then I'm capable of changing my tune! As of now, I'm highly skeptical that its a good thing.
But his father also expresses a deep amount of regret and fear that they dont have well researched evidence or knowledge of whether or not it was being prescribed anti psychotics so early in Easton's life that could have caused those more extreme symptoms. We simply dont know and thats unacceptable.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
But his father also expresses a deep amount of regret and fear that they dont have well researched evidence or knowledge of whether or not it was being prescribed anti psychotics so early in Easton's life that could have caused those more extreme symptoms. We simply dont know and thats unacceptable.
Well we do also live in times in which the government is actively hostile to our healthcare, so I'll give you that. I've never stated that I think that the FDA or the CDC are GOD and can't be wrong or motivated by political leanings. I'd love to see more research on lots of things!
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Well we do also live in times in which the government is actively hostile to our healthcare, so I'll give you that. I've never stated that I think that the FDA or the CDC are GOD and can't be wrong or motivated by political leanings. I'd love to see more research on lots of things!
As far as puberty blockers, we have a lot of evidence about their efficacy. No issues from me there, especially considering my previous statements that I believe preteens are better able to consent to medical treatment and describe its effects on their own bodies better than 4 year olds can.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As far as puberty blockers, we have a lot of evidence about their efficacy. No issues from me there, especially considering my previous statements that I believe preteens are better able to consent to medical treatment and describe its effects on their own bodies better than 4 year olds can.
Certainly! As stated in the article we do know the benefits of the most commonly prescribed medications. My concern is the kids like Easton who are getting antipsychotics prescribed before the age of 6. We Dont have good studies on those meds.
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Certainly! As stated in the article we do know the benefits of the most commonly prescribed medications. My concern is the kids like Easton who are getting antipsychotics prescribed before the age of 6. We Dont have good studies on those meds.
That's a great question, and one I think we as a society need to devote a lot more resources to answering! I dont know the answers, but I find it alarming when doctors are prescribing medications that we haven't done long term trials and studies about their interactions with the growing brain.
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
That's a great question, and one I think we as a society need to devote a lot more resources to answering! I dont know the answers, but I find it alarming when doctors are prescribing medications that we haven't done long term trials and studies about their interactions with the growing brain.
Should I change my words to 'over medicating' their children. Which is what the article is about? I would like to offer you as much respect as possible, but you are truly engaging with this discussion as though I am a bad faith actor, when I would just like more options presented than 'pill'.
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Should I change my words to 'over medicating' their children. Which is what the article is about? I would like to offer you as much respect as possible, but you are truly engaging with this discussion as though I am a bad faith actor, when I would just like more options presented than 'pill'.
I'm glad that your experience was better than the children described in the article. My desire is that they should have as good, if not better of an opportunity than you did. As it stands now, they are in the article expressing the ways they were harmed. Both things can be true at the same time!
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I'm glad that your experience was better than the children described in the article. My desire is that they should have as good, if not better of an opportunity than you did. As it stands now, they are in the article expressing the ways they were harmed. Both things can be true at the same time!
I would like the poor children in rural Mississippi to have access to the same resources as the rich kids from LA and NYC. People of means aren't medicating their 4 year olds. The working class families fearful of their kid being kicked out of daycare Are. Its an equity issue.
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I would like the poor children in rural Mississippi to have access to the same resources as the rich kids from LA and NYC. People of means aren't medicating their 4 year olds. The working class families fearful of their kid being kicked out of daycare Are. Its an equity issue.
the literal article is talking about how that IS the advice given by doctors. And the fact that we as a country aren't doing anything to increase the number of behavioral therapists, we are backpedaling on education reform and leaving kids behind. I want it to be done the right way, for every kid.
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
the literal article is talking about how that IS the advice given by doctors. And the fact that we as a country aren't doing anything to increase the number of behavioral therapists, we are backpedaling on education reform and leaving kids behind. I want it to be done the right way, for every kid.
But you just said behavioral intervention is the number one recommended path, but we dont take it because its too expensive. So why would I be wrong in wanting to pursue behavioral therapy and intervention in the earliest stages, and then progress to medication if that is not effective?
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
But you just said behavioral intervention is the number one recommended path, but we dont take it because its too expensive. So why would I be wrong in wanting to pursue behavioral therapy and intervention in the earliest stages, and then progress to medication if that is not effective?
I think that as parents and professionals that we should listen to what they have to say about their own feelings and take that into consideration whenever we can. There were times when I was 8 that I was denied agency by adults that did not care enough to ask or explain. That was deeply harmful.
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I think that as parents and professionals that we should listen to what they have to say about their own feelings and take that into consideration whenever we can. There were times when I was 8 that I was denied agency by adults that did not care enough to ask or explain. That was deeply harmful.
Im very happy for you! That is how it should go and I would never want that to be taken from you or anyone else.
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Im very happy for you! That is how it should go and I would never want that to be taken from you or anyone else.
I would like them to be able to have a discussion about how they feel. I'd like them to take part. To have consent in what goes in their bodies. As much as you dont like the article it describes children who felt like they Didnt have choices. Their doctors just prescribed them more. That's Not Okay.
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I would like them to be able to have a discussion about how they feel. I'd like them to take part. To have consent in what goes in their bodies. As much as you dont like the article it describes children who felt like they Didnt have choices. Their doctors just prescribed them more. That's Not Okay.
At the end of the day, you can think I'm a villain, but if a teacher or doctor recommended me put my TODDLER on medication for ADHD, before we were able to explore behavioral therapy and intervention, I dont think it would be responsible for me as a parent to make that choice For my child.
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
At the end of the day, you can think I'm a villain, but if a teacher or doctor recommended me put my TODDLER on medication for ADHD, before we were able to explore behavioral therapy and intervention, I dont think it would be responsible for me as a parent to make that choice For my child.
I dont think I am? Considering I literally said that I think when children are of age to communicate what they believe is happening to their own bodies feels like a safer time to introduce medication to them than when they are not.
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I dont think I am? Considering I literally said that I think when children are of age to communicate what they believe is happening to their own bodies feels like a safer time to introduce medication to them than when they are not.
Maybe medication when I was a kid might have done *soooomething* for me, but I truly view medicating small children as something that is done for the adults. They were bothered by my hyperactivity, not me. They were bothered by my stims. They wanted me medicated repeatedly, but I was quite happy!
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Maybe medication when I was a kid might have done *soooomething* for me, but I truly view medicating small children as something that is done for the adults. They were bothered by my hyperactivity, not me. They were bothered by my stims. They wanted me medicated repeatedly, but I was quite happy!
I mean look friend, I get that you have been hurt. I'm speaking as someone who was Also hurt by the system. I'm on a journey of discovering my own likely undiagnosed autism. I struggled a lot in school... Mostly because the expectations that teachers placed on me were oppressive.
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I mean look friend, I get that you have been hurt. I'm speaking as someone who was Also hurt by the system. I'm on a journey of discovering my own likely undiagnosed autism. I struggled a lot in school... Mostly because the expectations that teachers placed on me were oppressive.
I didn't argue that at all. The article doesn't argue that either. The article expresses more than once that the reason for earlier medication is a lack of access to behavioral therapy. I would like to see a wholesale address of early childhood education's various problems that fails these kids.
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I didn't argue that at all. The article doesn't argue that either. The article expresses more than once that the reason for earlier medication is a lack of access to behavioral therapy. I would like to see a wholesale address of early childhood education's various problems that fails these kids.