ND’N’ABA with Martin and Dan
(S1, Ep.2)
“Rest in Power, Ryan Gainer”
Trigger Warning: In this episode of "ND’N’ABA with Martin and Dan," we delve into the tragic incident of Ryan Gainer's death. Join us as we explore the complexities surrounding his story and its intersection with Autism, blackness, education, and modern infrastructure.
To elaborate, we discuss the aftermath of scrolling into trouble, as well as the tragic death of Ryan Gainer and its implications to society at large.
Featuring our esteemed guests PhD student Jared Van of @jaredvaneducation and, representing black women in behavior analysis, we have PhD student Jewel of @behaviorjawn on Instagram. Both have goals of improving our society for the better through behavior analysis and share inspiring perspectives that show us how we can do better. We hope you gain value from this very important episode and appreciate your attention to the strong subject matter discussed this week.
*Please Note*
-At timestamp 00:16:27 we discuss a statistic stating that there is research suggesting a 1 in 3 statistic of Autism prevalence. In this instance, Martin may have not specified he was referring to the likelihood of having a child with Autism, if you have already had 2 children with Autism, particularly in the Silicon Valley area, where he advocates.
To further clarify for our viewers; please refer to the article below:
For more information, please visit
Spire Autism’s website at
https://spireautism.com/
Books:
At time stamp 00:20:53 Jared Van shared some valuable resources on the subject of how society is structured, please see below:
-We Do This 'Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice
https://g.co/kgs/kQoHS61
-Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom
https://g.co/kgs/77R7Kdu
-The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
https://g.co/kgs/WHvdHJg
Lastly, if you or someone you know may be struggling with thoughts of suicide; please call or text 988 or go to the link below to find out how to get immediate support: https://988lifeline.org/
Sources:
Autism statistics including Silicon Valley 1 in 3 study: . "Autism Spectrum Disorder in Silicon Valley" by Kenneth Roberson, PhD.
https://kennethrobersonphd.com/category/about-aspergers-syndrome/
- “Autism Rates Continue to Rise in California”; UC San Diego Today
University of California San Diego
- “Autism Birth Prevalence in California, Birth Years 1987-2013”; CDPH