by Maddie Schramm | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
What neurotypical privilege actually looks like Good morning! Last week I introduced 3 examples of what neurotypical privilege looks like in our modern world. But I also mentioned that I had more to unpack from those samples of neurodivergent life. Unfortunately, it...
by Maddie Schramm | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
What is the double empathy problem? And how do we fix it? One of the most common presumptions of autism is that autistic people lack empathy. The National Autisitc Society’s article “Autism and empathy” claims that this belief stems from a series of works published by...
by Maddie Schramm | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
What neurotypical privilege actually looks like – Part 1 Good morning! Last week, I talked about internalized ableism in the disability/neurodivergent community and my experiences with it. I mentioned how internalized ableism stems from external ableism and...
by Maddie Schramm | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Equality, diversity, equity, accessibility, acceptance, inclusion and belonging – what does it all mean? In the online world, I’m noticing a louder and louder call to reform the world so it’s more fair and just for all. These conversations are especially...
by Maddie Schramm | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Internalized ableism made me hate myself for being autistic – here’s how I see it now When I was growing up, I desperately wanted to fit in. Which is, for most kids, is a normal childhood experience. I think almost every child dreams of having a lot of friends...
