Neurodiversity

Humans are weird and brains are complex. Neurodiversity is a term that encompasses the neurotypical and the neurodivergent.

Is anyone truly neurotypical? Maybe not but Western society has created standards that set expectations for everyone to conform, cultivating its definition.

Neurodiversity is beautiful, it’s simply the diversity in how humanity thinks. It’s what makes us human and sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.

Let’s Look at Bluey & Why Representation Matters in Kids’ Shows

October 19, 2021July 4, 2024
Advocacy, Anti-Racism, Autism, Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Parenting

Criticism about diversity on the Australian cartoon, Bluey, had a lot of backlash and I’m here to tell you why diverse representation is still needed.

Why Mainstream Sex Education Doesn’t Work for Neurodivergent People

September 26, 2021July 4, 2024
Advocacy, Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation, Neurodiversity, Parenting

Learn why I think mainstream sex-education doesn’t work for anyone, especially neurodivergent people like intellectually disabled, autistic, and ADHD kids.

Atkins Mocha Latte Shake Recipe Changed: An Autistic’s Worst Nightmare

September 24, 2021July 4, 2024
Advocacy, Autism, Neurodiversity

An open letter to Atkins on how their new recipe for the Mocha Latte Shake recipe affected an autistic adult.

Loving Yourself Can Be Challenging When You’re Disabled

August 22, 2021July 4, 2024
Autism, Mental Health, Neurodiversity

Self-love? Whoever said nobody can love you until you love yourself was full of shit; we are not unlovable just because we don’t love ourselves.

How Do I Accept My Autistic Self?

August 21, 2021July 4, 2024
Autism, Mental Health, Neurodiversity

After discovering I am autistic, I spent the last year becoming self-aware and I had no idea that’d lead to self-acceptance.

What is Autistic Self-Awareness?

August 20, 2021July 4, 2024
Autism, Mental Health, Neurodiversity

Labels build knowledge which can lead to self-awareness. If knowledge is power, then ignorance is powerless. I’m constantly learning more about my autistic self.