Radical Neurodivergence Speaking

When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world

"No, you move."

Thursday, January 20, 2011

The academic socialization of girls.

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Not too long ago, I was a young girl. I was a smart young girl. I was a smart young girl with an aptitude for math and science. I knew this ...

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Why I dance. Why this is a battle worth fighting.

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I swing dance (East coast/lindy hop) at least twice a week. I do this in spite of access issues that have been getting progressively more fr...

You didn't win. I just gave up.

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A big part of my life is dedicated to advocating for my own needs. Why? Because if I don't do it, no one else will. I have the strength ...

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

I reserve the right to be pissy.

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Always. I don't have to be 'nice' in explaining my needs. It's my right to have a number of them met. It doesn't matter ...

Saturday, December 4, 2010

I am not your inspiration.

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I cringe every time I see a story about a person with disabilities doing something, anything. Why? Because the words "inspiration"...

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

What's a Rescue Medication?

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I keep referencing rescue medications. Turns out not everyone knows what that is! Not everyone with epilepsy needs one, and there are rescue...

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Epilepsy and Gymnastics

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This one is another "in my experience" one. This is in no way shape or form medical advice, and in fact I have met doctors who thi...

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