disability
Depending on how long you have followed my work, you may be aware of a substance known as MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution). MMS has been touted as a "cure" for autism. Like any supposed cure it is founded on rock ground, in this case, that autism is caused
Autistic Parenting
The Telepathy Tapes is a podcast with an extraordinary claim: non-speaking Autistic people are telepathic. Unsurprisingly, this has stirred a lot of talk online, but could this idea be putting Autistic children at risk?
Neurodiversity
Every April Autistic people find themselves under fire in online spaces. The key debate that causes this comes down to whether April should be known as Autism Acceptance Month or Autism Awareness Month. There are countless arguments surrounding both sides of this debate, but something we often miss is the
Neurodiversity
An exploration of autism cure culture.
disability
On March 12th, 2025 the Department for Education launched it's new Education Hub. It is immediately clear from the accompanying social media posts that this new endeavour seeks to enact overt oppressive normativity on neurodivergent children. This should come as no surprise from a labour government that has,
Healthcare
Today (18th February, 2025), The Daily Mail published an article citing an alleged breakthrough in the "treatment" of autism. They position this in reference to a statistically redundant study into the use of leucovorin as a treatment for autism; that it would seem was the inspiration for this
Neuroqueer Theory
Neurodiversity is, at it's core, an axis of biodiversity (Chapman, 2023) . It is a paradigm built on the assumption that human bodyminds are unique and variable (Walker, 2021) while remaining responsive and adaptable to their environment. To this end, we have come to understand autism and ADHD as
Neurodiversity
Those who have been following my work for the last 5 years will know that there was a time when I was heavily involved in a campaign to stop infamous study known as Spectrum 10k. This study raised a number of ethical concerns and s0arked outrage in the neurodiversity movement.
disability
The neurodiversity movement is at risk due to the exclusion of multiply marginalised Autistic voices. The intersectionality of identity shapes experiences of autism, which cannot be viewed in isolation. Without addressing this oversight, the movement risks homogenization, limiting its potential for
Autism
The text discusses how autism significantly shapes both the experiences of Autistic individuals and society's perception of them. It argues against the idea that autism should not define one's identity, emphasizing that understanding autism is essential to understanding the human experience of Autis
Autistic Community
In 2024, significant strides were made for Autistic liberation, showcasing both systemic failures and the strength of Autistic activism. This article focuses on the challenges faced in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), explores Autistic burnout, and talks about what the work of 20
Trauma
Whitefield School in North-East London, catering to Autistic students, faced severe allegations of abuse between 2014-2017, including isolation and violence. Despite evidence, no staff were charged, highlighting systemic neglect towards disabled children's safety. This reflects broader societal atti