I recall saying in an interview that I see myself as autistic rather than a person with autism because I see autism as...
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Autistic Gender
Gender is a social construct, which means a person’s gender is determined neither by genetics or society but by the...
Disclosure
As discrimination is common for anyone who lives on the margins, disclosing neurodivergence is risky. That the...
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...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Some Solutions
Some employers are looking to hire a certain number of neurodivergents, often autistic neurodivergents, but an...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Sensory
Although divergent thinkers enter the workforce with an array of natural advantages, neurodivergence is, for many, a...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Job Interviews
Job interviews are stressful for many people, but these processes are especially exclusive to neurodivergent job...