Does the Disability Royal Commission’s call to end segregation mean more work and risk for teachers? Not if we fund public education. There should be no contest between disability rights and worker’s rights in a well-resourced school.

The word demanding is frequently used to bully, reduce, and humiliate Autistic people - in particular, Autistic women. It is a word that, among many others, is commonplace in discriminatory rhetoric towards Autistics.

It is so commonplace and so hurtful, reductive and bound up in intolerance of Autistic traits, that it is regarded by many in the community as a slur.

Recently, I experienced a severe episode of PTSD. This has reminded me of the power of relationships in recovery, and why living with PTSD always happens best in the belly of community.

So, you’ve found yourself in conflict with your child’s teacher. Or your co-parent. Or, maybe, a social worker. How can you keep yourself safe in this situation?

Most people know what Mother Guilt is, but how does this show up for Autistic and ND mothers? In my experience as a Disability Advocate, it can be louder and much more damaging. Yet there are ways out of it.

What is ‘verballing’ and why do we need to move away from this practice in management? How can you stop it, if it keeps happening to you?

How to take action to avoid false allegations of Factitious Illness Abuse - or Munchausen by Proxy - as an Autistic parent seeking screening for their child. The key: document, and act at the right time.

To end violence against women and children, Micaela Cronin needs to start with women with Disabilities.

It has been my experience that, as a woman with psychosocial disabilities, people automatically question the validity of my narrative.

Even the most seasoned lawyers, academics, people working in crim, that I have spoken to. Even those in disability advocacy, who should know better. (cont)