Episode 210: Let the Traces Speak

“Today’s episode critiques the prevailing deficit-based approach in autism research, particularly in light of recent political rhetoric seeking a “cause” of autism. Drawing on their background in forensic science, the author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that autistic behaviours and communication styles are authentic “traces” of a different way of being, not pathological “artefacts” to be erased or misinterpreted. Dr. Hoerricks contends that much autism research lacks scientific rigour and epistemic humility, instead constructing a neurocentric reality that overwrites autistic experiences. They call for a more honest, autistic-led science that values autistic voices and understands their “traces” on their own terms, emphasising the urgency of resisting erasure in the face of potentially harmful agendas.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/let-the-traces-speak-against-the

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