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Latest updates on my books!
It’s been a hectic time since I published my first book at the beginning of November 2022. I have worked hard to…
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Neuroqueer theory and the liberation from Self-Interest
Neuroqueer theory liberates Neurodivergent people on many levels. It allows us to explore the topography of the Self with startling attention to…
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Creating Autistic Suffering: Is there a role for social care in the lives of disabled children?
This article was co-authored by David Gray-Hammond and Tanya Adkin The NHS defines the role of social care as being; “…about providing…
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Neuroqueering religion and the liberation of human spirituality
When considering normative violence and the oppression of marginalised people, there are no greater perpetrators than the Christian Church. Allow me to…
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Neuroqueer theory and the advent of social DEcontructivism
Neuroqueer theory is the idea that one can subvert normality by expressing and embodying the Self in ways that break free from…
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Why is getting diagnosed with autism so difficult?
The Autistic community has written at length about why getting a diagnosis is so hard, especially with regards to those at particular…
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Five things I want parents of neurodivergent children to know
It can be very difficult to wrap your head around neurodiversity when you have spent your life being taught that any deviation…
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Neuroqueering and the Autistic expression of pain
Neuroqueering is a liberational practice. It allows the person to express themselves authentically. But what if authentic expression of Self could cost…
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What purpose does the concept of mental “illness” serve?
As a Schizophrenic person, I see many talk about me as being mentally “ill” and in need of medicine. I do take…
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The privilege of being neuroqueer
I have, for some time now, discussed neuroqueer theory (as conceptualised by Nick Walker and her colleagues), adding my own takes to…