I was recently in New York City and had the opportunity to go to Madison Square Garden on two occasions. Considering that I use a mobility device, and am also autistic, this provided a good opportunity to see how accessible it really was. As a disability advocate, and of course, a disabled person, I use every opportunity when I visit a new event space or venue to experience first-hand just how accessible it is. Not only do I actively use accessibility services myself, but as

As an autistic girly with a special interest in reading, I am here at your disposal to recommend you your reading list for 2026. I read over 200 books in 2025 and many of them were on the topics of neurodivergence and disability. So, whether you are neurodivergent, chronically ill or disabled yourself (or all 3 - lucky you!), or looking to be a better ally for the disabled community (bonus points for the teachers seeking to be better allies), here are my top book recommen

Months and months ago I wrote a book. I was bed-bound with physical fatigue and I was in an ADHD hyperfixation kind of mood, so what better to do than write an entire book, right? The product was a 40,000 word memoir detailing my experiences growing up and growing into my disability and the way I've experienced the world as a result. I've always wanted to write a book, to see my book one day on local bookstore shelves. I think it has been a natural product of being such an av

...At least, according to Mark Butler. I find this laughable, especially as I am sitting here writing this blog post and... existing! In...

Autism. A little boy. Antisocial. Loves trains and numbers. Good at maths. Bad at socialising. The weird kid. The outcast. Throws himself...