Oct 10, 2021Member-only3 things I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with dyspraxia (DCD)From October 12–16th 2021, a few organizations I am personally affiliated with: Dyspraxic Alliance, Dyspraxic Me, and Dyspraxia Magazine are celebrating dyspraxia awareness week with Dyspraxic Help 4 U, and a large percentage of the online #dyspraxia community. To celebrate this occasion, we’re organizing everything from virtual social events, to…Dyspraxia6 min read
Aug 30, 2021Member-onlyWhy I’m openly disabled on the internetWriting a book about my disability has made me fully appreciate how far I have come. For starters, it wasn’t too long ago that I felt nothing but shame about my disability. …Disabilitystories3 min read
Aug 6, 2021Member-onlyHow I got a traditional publisher and why luck has nothing to do with itSummer 2021 came with a reward: an offer from a traditional publisher interested in publishing my book. So many people have called me lucky, but I’m reluctant to use that word. But don’t get me wrong: I am very happy with how this collaboration has turned out. The Jessica Kingsley…Publishing Industry5 min read
Apr 9, 2021Member-onlyAccording to The Independent, people with Dyspraxia are slow underachievers but that’s not true.I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia 26 years ago and sharing my experiences is an important part of my advocacy efforts. Recently, one of my tweets was quoted in Lisa Salmon’s March 26th article in the independent, How to Spot the Signs That Your Child Has Undiagnosed Disorders. My tweet was…Dyspraxia3 min read
Dec 29, 2020Member-onlyWhy we need to stop shaming remote workers and people with disabilities for taking time offThe last time I was a guest on a podcast, I was a first for that show in two different ways: I was the first remote worker (guest) And the first formally diagnosed Dyspraxic to come on the show and talk about their Dyspraxia. The host also happened to have…Remote Working5 min read
Nov 26, 2020Member-onlyHow the COVID-19 pandemic has changed my content creation prioritiesI have written about the value of consistent content before. There’s a justifiable reason for that though. I have created so much content that I’m a very easy person to find online. This particular talent attracts freelance clients. …Content Creation3 min read
Nov 10, 2020Member-onlyThe challenges of staying fit as a neurodiverse personEverything you need to thrive in a fitness class I don’t have, and that’s entirely my disability's fault. I have Dyspraxia. So let me just explain it by using some real-world fitness class examples. When you walk into a spin class or even a subdued yoga class there are lots…Neurodiversity4 min read
Oct 3, 2020Member-onlyWhat you need to know about the glue of disability online movements & advocacy: unityI am not a disability studies PHD, nor am I a medical professional. So there are moments where I feel like an imposter when I talk about disability-related issues. Although there is something extremely valuable I bring to the conversation: lived experience. As I mentioned before, I’m a person who…Advocacy5 min read
Sep 21, 2020Member-onlyLiving With DyspraxiaThis article was originally published in the summer of 2018 on the Pens & Needles website. Pens and Needles is an online magazine specializing in patient perspectives on living with chronic illnesses and conditions. I met the editor of the website when I accompanied my husband, along with the founder…Dyspraxia5 min read
Published in Curious·Aug 21, 2020Member-onlyA Neurodiverse Woman’s Perspective on the Publishing Industry’s Desire to Represent Diverse VoicesFor several months, I’ve been working on a manuscript for my memoir: “Growing Up With Dyspraxia”. As the title illustrates, it’s a true story of growing up with a neurological disability with a very serious underdiagnosis problem. Although it’s not exactly rare. My friends at Dyspraxic Circle, for example, described…Neurodiversity5 min read
