As a neurodivergent activist and organizer, seeing terms be misused is one of the most frustrating issues I face. These mixups contribute to the cultural confusion around our language and identities, and they often damage the credibility of the people misusing terms. Let's look at one of these common mistakes and how to correct it.
Tag: Neurodiversity
April is Autism Acceptance Month. As an Autistic advocate, organizer, educator, and creator, I think it's a great opportunity to talk about why this month exists. Hopefully, this broadens your understanding of the landscape of autism—and the importance of remembering it beyond April.
These are lessons I have learned from sitting with the snow. Take from them what you will, and please, listen to the snow yourself. See what open secrets it imparts to you.
Happy Disability Pride month! What do the colors on the Disability Pride flag mean? Where does the design come from? Read on to find out.
Spoon theory doesn't adequately explain my functioning. How come, even when I have the spoons, starting a task can be impossible? Why does task-switching require a monumental amount of spoons, while doing grueling work for hours may demand very few? Enter spline theory.
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