Sep 15A few things you may not know about my debut bookAs I write this, my book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia, is just a week away from its official release (September 21, 2022). So I thought now was the best time to share some fun facts about the book itself. 1)The motivation behind the book itself Just like a lot of books…Dyspraxia5 min readDyspraxia5 min read
Published in THE PUBLIC MAGAZINE·Sep 1Member-onlyWe Need A Neurodivergent Revolution In The WorkforceJust as monocrops are dangerous to our health, so too are mono-minds for the future of business. — I was diagnosed with dyspraxia, a form of neurodivergence, at the age of 4. I just wrote a book about it in fact — Stumbling Through Space and Time. “Dyspraxia is a disability that gives me an underdeveloped sense of space, time, and coordination. On an average day, I react…Neurodiversity8 min readNeurodiversity8 min read
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 readDyspraxia6 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 readDisabilitystories3 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 readPublishing 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 readDyspraxia3 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 readRemote 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 readContent 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. …Neurodiversity4 min readNeurodiversity4 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 readAdvocacy5 min read
