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Names Matter
Autistic, not “a person with autism.” Language shapes understanding, and for many of us, identity. Here’s why I reject person-first language when it comes to autism, and why calling it what it is matters more than you think.
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Conversation 101: What You Need to Know to Support Autistic Colleagues
What it’s like navigating work as an autistic person, why conversations are exhausting, how support often misfires, and what real allyship looks like. If you’ve ever asked, “How can I help?”, this is what I wish I could say (and why it’s hard to say it).
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Rain Man Revisited
A personal reflection on autism, Hollywood stereotypes, and the deeper message behind Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This piece challenges the "usefulness" narrative and calls for a more human-centered view of neurodivergent people, one rooted in dignity, not productivity.
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First Impressions
Autism advocacy doesn’t always start with a grand gesture. Sometimes, it begins with a simple story, like learning to design accessible charts for a colorblind professor. This candid reflection explores what true inclusion looks like and why meaningful change is about consistent, small actions.