I have, for some time now, discussed neuroqueer theory (as conceptualised by Nick Walker and her colleagues), adding my own takes to the emerging liberatory thoughts of a blossoming post-normalContinue reading “The privilege of being neuroqueer”
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Autistic people and criminality
Over the years, I have come across a number of stories of Autistic people and the criminal acts they have committed. Often, I find autism part of the discourse surroundingContinue reading “Autistic people and criminality”
10,000 to midnight: Spectrum 10k and the struggle to exist
“We have to tear down these structures, not just at the surface where projects such as S10k exist, but also at the root… Autistic people are not some sideshow exhibit, we do not exist to shock and astound you. There is beauty in our existence.”
The infinite and I: Exploring my Neuroqueer Self
Of recent, I have been somewhat hyperfocused on how people understand their own identity, and our individual sense of Self. I have discussed in my book The New Normal howContinue reading “The infinite and I: Exploring my Neuroqueer Self”
Autism “cure” culture and normative violence
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains detailed discussion of harmful “cures”. It also mentions ABA, MMS, Chelation, and has in depth discussion around normative society and the murder of Autistic people.Continue reading “Autism “cure” culture and normative violence”
Filming addicts in crisis is a form of violence
I remember some years ago when the drug known as “spice” was sweeping through my country. Not only were the tabloids having a field day, and not only were peopleContinue reading “Filming addicts in crisis is a form of violence”
[GUEST POST] Dating my way back to healthy
Written by Sarah Snow CW: Suicide, Rape, Cancer, Intimate partner violence After leaving an abusive relationship, I developed a plan to create healthy relationships as a way to heal pastContinue reading “[GUEST POST] Dating my way back to healthy”
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