autism
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Autism & Sleep
I originally wrote this piece on autism for Autisme is Veelzijdig, a Dutch platform on autism. I’m sharing it here as well, hoping it might resonate with others.
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A Nightmare on Valentine’s Day – About the Nervous System and its Resilience
Valentine’s Day is sunny and cold. I’m sitting on a bench with my vegan almond matcha and a vegan sandwich, looking out at my beloved Dom Tower. The sun reflects off the stones and the water, people stroll by with flowers and gifts, and a warm, loving atmosphere hangs in the air. I stand up and walk to the bin to throw away a tissue.
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Literature Review on Physical Activity Recommendations and Health Benefits
As part of the MOOC “Sit Less, Get Active” by The University of Edinburgh, here is a literature review on physical activity recommendations and their health benefits. I hope that these findings will inform my work, particularly in exploring how individuals with autism can integrate beneficial physical activities into their daily lives.
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The Butterfly Effect of Access Intimacy
Some thoughts for a new book on autism…? Also published on The Art of Autism (ENG) and Autisme is Veelzijdig (abbreviated Dutch version).
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The Way of the Sword as a Way to Connect: An Essay on Kendo and Autism
I am very honoured that – with an essay on kendo and autism – I could contribute to the website of a scholar that I admire. Thank you so much, Kate Sylvester!
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Different from penguins: Representations of polyamory in Netflix’s Atypical
Sam Gardner, the protagonist of the Netflix series Atypical, has an obsession with penguins and Antarctica. He tells us early on that penguins have a pattern of behaviour that is not true when it comes to humans: they mate for life. Throughout the series, Sam will explore (like the great explorer and researcher that he is) different ways of connecting with women. In this article we will delve into this issue and analyse how the series addresses love in general and polyamory in particular.
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Auti-influencers
Various autistic people have found ways around singling out as a minority to actively engage in global politics. In this blog post, I will discuss three autistic influencers: Greta Thunberg, Daryl Hannah and Temple Grandin. The term ‘auti-influencers’ will be used to refer to a global movement of people with autism who actively participate in discussions on global topics.
