As discrimination is common for anyone who lives on the margins, disclosing neurodivergence is risky. That the...
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Spoon Theory
Spoon Theory is quite commonly used in the disability, chronic illness, and autistic communities. Spoon Theory...
Autistic Interests
The autistic mind is a monotropic mind. We’re pulled strongly towards our interests. Compared to our neurotypical...
Dyscalculia
Many are familiar with dyslexia; those of this neurotype struggle with words. A lesser known neurotype is dyscalculia,...
Divergent Minds
When I disclose my autism, I do so out of a sense of pride, and I don’t tend to think of myself as disclosing so much...
Autistic Inertia
Autistic inertia is something that is widely talked about within the autistic community but hardly spoken about...
Stimming
Stimming, also called self-stimulation or more clinically stereotypy, is a repetitive movement or sound that...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Some Solutions
Some employers are looking to hire a certain number of neurodivergents, often autistic neurodivergents, but an...
Functioning Labels
Functioning is nowhere near linear. Functioning is fluid, and functioning labels harm autistic people and...