Epistemic and Affective Injustice: Understanding Autistic Experiences
In July, I attended a workshop in Durham focused on gender, autism, and injustice, exploring the experiences of autistic women. Key topics included epistemic and affective injustice, impression management in socially anxious youth, and the impact of cisgenderism and neuro-normativity in research. The event prompted reflections on autism and authenticity.
Breaking Free from ‘Shoulds’: Overcoming Fatigue Guilt
The author struggles with severe fatigue, affecting daily life and prompting medical consultations. Despite normal test results and suggestions to adjust mental health medication, the lack of quality sleep worsens irritability and sensory sensitivities. They reflect on societal pressures around productivity and advocate for self-acceptance and pacing in managing their health.
Reflections from the SCDTP Queer Methodologies Workshop
The SCDTP workshop on queer methodologies fostered a reflective space for researchers to explore identity, vulnerability, and methodological challenges. Attendees shared personal experiences, fostering community and connection, while learning to embrace and queer their research practices. Collaborative activities, like zine-making, deepened their reflections on identity and the power of community.
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I’m Katie, I’m neurodivergent, trans and queer. I train, speak, and write on all aspects of the autistic experience, with a specialism in gender diversity and LGBTQIA+ issues.
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