NeuroDiversity means someone else loves doing that work you hate (and is skilled in areas you aren’t). Let someone else do the work you aren’t good at and hate doing (when possible).
Continue reading NeruoDivergence, Autism, ADHD, and Finding a Career that Works for YOU
When I see a puzzle piece, I think of ABA as “missing a piece” and “building a person” (because I know the history). To me, it will always be something ugly.
Continue reading The History of the Puzzle Piece (a Controversial Symbol for Autism and Autistic People), ABA, Conversion Therapy, & Autism Speaks
I take medical cannabis to regulate some of the common co-occurring conditions associated with being Autistic, NOT for my “Autism.”
Continue reading Autism and Cannabis: My Personal Experience as an Autistic Person Using Medical Cannabis for My Co-occurring Conditions
Some workplace cultures should also be avoided at all costs (as they can be highly toxic to those whose minds work differently or who have other disabilities).
Continue reading NeuroDivergent Emotional Safety and Organizational Culture
People frequently ask me how they can “get more followers” or “make a living” on social media. Most people will not like what I have to say about this subject.
Continue reading “How can you make a living on social media?” – I (and most people) DON’T!
I am diagnosed Autistic and ADHD, but I didn’t magically become Autistic, and ADHD when I was diagnosed, and my diagnosis is NOT what makes me Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD).
Continue reading Gate-Keeping is Gross (it’s also exclusionary and elitist): Self-Identified Autistic and Other NeuroDivergent Humans are Valid
Monotropism (a key feature of Autism) is a person’s tendency to focus their attention on a small number of interests at any time, tending to miss things outside of this attention tunnel.
Continue reading Monotropism and Autism: What IS Monotropism and how does it apply to Autistic People?
AutiGender is when someone’s gender is influenced by being Autistic, but HOW can being Autistic (or NeuroDivergent) influence someone’s experience of gender?
Continue reading Autism Gender? Explaining NeuroGenders: What do AutiGender and NeuroGender mean?
I can thrive within systems that weren’t built for me as long as those systems are willing to let me flex them to my needs and DO NOT treat me like I am the problem.
Continue reading Blame is Deadly: NeuroDivergent People are NOT the Problem – The Problems are Systemic
I said “no” (I didn’t want to go to the party), but my boss told me that not going would “look bad” and make it seem like I wasn’t a team player.
Continue reading Abusive Bosses Who Coerce and Control through Manipulations and “Unspoken Rules” – I Have Had a Few