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The Autism Spectrum is N-Dimensional

The idea that neurotypical and autistic might be different regions of the same spectrum seems sensible. The presumption that all members of either group maintain a position of inferiority or superiority relative to all members of the other group is deeply wrong and encourages anti-autistic biases.

Necessary But Not Sufficient

If we really want to claim that our societies value diversity and inclusion we must expand beyond the disability model, and hold everyone to a standard of not just removing the barriers caused by difference, but of actively valuing the ways in which difference is a strength.

Be Still My Beating Heart

Then it happened. My heart rate suddenly jumped from 160 beats per minute to over 180. My max heart rate is in the low- to mid-180s. I almost never manage to push it this high even in my toughest workouts.

Quick Take on COVID-19, UK Policy, and Autism

The UK Government has far from covered itself in glory in its response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Being Autistic While Black was Osime Brown’s Only Crime
June 11, 2020
I have written a piece for NeuroClastic about the […]
The Autism Spectrum is N-Dimensional
June 9, 2020
The idea that neurotypical and autistic might be different regions of the same spectrum seems sensible. The presumption that all members of either group maintain a position of inferiority or superiority relative to all members of the other group is deeply wrong and encourages anti-autistic biases. […]
Necessary But Not Sufficient
April 23, 2020
If we really want to claim that our societies value diversity and inclusion we must expand beyond the disability model, and hold everyone to a standard of not just removing the barriers caused by difference, but of actively valuing the ways in which difference is a strength. […]
Be Still My Beating Heart
April 17, 2020
Then it happened. My heart rate suddenly jumped from 160 beats per minute to over 180. My max heart rate is in the low- to mid-180s. I almost never manage to push it this high even in my toughest workouts. […]
Quick Take on COVID-19, UK Policy, and Autism
April 16, 2020
The UK Government has far from covered itself in glory in its response to the COVID-19 crisis. […]

Being Autistic While Black was Osime Brown’s Only Crime June 11, 2020
I have written a piece for NeuroClastic about the plight of Osime Brown. Osime is a young, black, autistic man… Continue reading “Being Autistic While Black was Osime Brown’s Only Crime”… The post Being Autistic While Black was Osime Brown’s Only Crime appeared first on Zen Master* Bear** Speaks***.
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The Autism Spectrum is N-Dimensional June 9, 2020
The idea that neurotypical and autistic might be different regions of the same spectrum seems sensible. The presumption that all members of either group maintain a position of inferiority or superiority relative to all members of the other group is deeply wrong and encourages anti-autistic biases. Continue reading “The Autism Spectrum is N-Dimensional”… The post […]
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Necessary But Not Sufficient April 23, 2020
If we really want to claim that our societies value diversity and inclusion we must expand beyond the disability model, and hold everyone to a standard of not just removing the barriers caused by difference, but of actively valuing the ways in which difference is a strength. Continue reading “Necessary But Not Sufficient”… The post […]
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Be Still My Beating Heart April 17, 2020
Then it happened. My heart rate suddenly jumped from 160 beats per minute to over 180. My max heart rate is in the low- to mid-180s. I almost never manage to push it this high even in my toughest workouts. Continue reading “Be Still My Beating Heart”… The post Be Still My Beating Heart appeared […]
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Quick Take on COVID-19, UK Policy, and Autism April 16, 2020
The UK Government has far from covered itself in glory in its response to the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading “Quick Take on COVID-19, UK Policy, and Autism”… The post Quick Take on COVID-19, UK Policy, and Autism appeared first on Zen Master* Bear** Speaks***.
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Introducing Zen Master Bear April 6, 2020
I have long been known on social media by the handle rundembear, a playful joining of my obsession with bears… Continue reading “Introducing Zen Master Bear”… The post Introducing Zen Master Bear appeared first on Zen Master* Bear** Speaks***.
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