Why I Use The Word Disability
You might be wondering why I champion acceptance for neurodiverse people while using the word “disability.” It’s associated with stigma, right? After all, the word includes the prefix “dys-“, which
Being Neurodivergent Means Being Misunderstood 1: Why We Are Misunderstood
Autistic and ADHD people vary a lot, but one thing we have in common is being misunderstood. This post is the first in a series about these misunderstandings. It will explain
4 Accommodations to Advocate for Neurodivergent Learners in School
4 Accommodations to Advocate for Neurodivergent Learners in School As a school psychologist, I work with kids to help figure out the way they learn best. Some fantastic teachers (with
To Stay Healthy, Should You Show You’re Autistic Or Not? Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t
People who belong to minority groups that are viewed negatively cope with that in different ways. Some of these are positive, such as finding communities of similar people. Others, such