autism – Rachel Gold

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In Embodied Neurodivergence

A Queer Perspective on Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and while every month is an Autism month around these parts, I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about the overlap between the LGBTQ+ and Autistic communities. I’ll also explore the ways in which queer spaces can be inaccessible for Autistic folks, despite many of us existing in that overlap.

April 25, 2026

In Embodied Neurodivergence

Deep Dive: Autistic Special Interests and Wellbeing

By Ashton Rose

Recently, I’ve been pondering my autistic special interests, what role they play in my life, and how they help support my wellbeing. So I wanted to do a deeper dive into that topic. What role do these interests play in the wellbeing of autistic folks? What does the literature say? What do other people say?

July 30, 2025

In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 4: Being a Neurodivergent Educator

By Ashton Rose

We talk about masking vs. performance in the classroom, and what that looks like for each of us. We share tips and insights into how we build classroom spaces that are welcoming to all students’ needs. Lastly, we provide closing thoughts on this series of posts.

December 17, 2024

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In Embodied Neurodivergence, Flourishing in the Margins

10 Thoughts on Creating Safe Space at Home

By Rachel Gold

I’ve been thinking about what I have to contribute to queer and neurodivergent sanity post-election, when I came across this post, so here’s my list of things that could help you feel safety, meaning, and wonder in your home, starting with physical things.

December 10, 2024

In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 3: Masking and Meltdowns

By Ashton Rose

We discuss what masking feels like for both of us, as well as the various ways meltdowns/shutdowns can show up for folks. We offer personal insights, experiences, and reflections for better understanding these topics.

October 30, 2024

In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 2: Honoring Your Bodymind

By Ashton Rose

Join us for a conversation about the differences between what’s expected versus what’s interesting, and ways that we get ourselves to do the expected things. We highlight medical appointments, routines, and the important fact that no two brains work the same, ending with how to listen to, honor, and care for your bodymind.

September 4, 2024

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In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 1: Un-Shaming Ourselves

By Ashton Rose

For a lot of neurospicy folks at all stages of life, there's a lot of shame that gets put on them by others, which they then internalize. So we're here to talk about that. And talk about some ways to deal with that.

July 9, 2024

A Queer Perspective on Autism Acceptance Month

Deep Dive: Autistic Special Interests and Wellbeing

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 4: Being a Neurodivergent Educator

10 Thoughts on Creating Safe Space at Home

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 3: Masking and Meltdowns

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 2: Honoring Your Bodymind

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 1: Un-Shaming Ourselves

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