‘Can You Really Be a Queer Muslim?’: Intersectionality and the Complexity of Identity
‘Jacqueline Wilson was My First Special Interest’: Reflecting on My Childhood as a Woman with a Late-Stage Autism Diagnosis
I saw myself in those books. Particularly in the main characters: girls who were quiet, shy and lonely, yet bright, creative and thoughtful. Girls who struggled socially yet thrived in the complex world of their imaginations. Girls who were quirky, who often did things that others didn’t understand, who had hobbies and interests that weren’t like other kids. These girls were ‘different’ to other girls their age. I myself was ‘different’…
‘Weird, but Proud’: Why Netflix’s Wednesday is a Big Deal for Autistic Girls
A real-life Wednesday Addams, with unorthodox habits, dark interests, gothic fashion, monotone expression and poor understanding of others’ feelings, would most likely mask herself to resemble her peers. This is where Burton’s new character became so important for autistic people, especially women; she doesn’t…
Bi The Way, I’m Autistic: Learning to Navigate Sexuality as a Neurodivergent Individual
According to studies, autistic people are significantly more likely to identify as LGBTQ+. For people classified as rigid thinkers, it’s true that many of us are over sexual and gender norms. We question stuff; we don’t respect arbitrary norms for their own sake. Of course, I didn’t know I was autistic back then…