Embracing Intensity 251: Neurodivergence and Queerness with Leela Sinha
May 23, 2022
37:40
Today’s episode is a recording of our talk with Leela Sinha on the intersection of neurodivergence and gender. This is definitely not an “inside-the-box” topic. You can find the full discussion in the Embracing Intensity community at community@embracingintensity.com.
Show Highlights:
- The overlap between autism and gender diversity
- How neurodivergence is defined as a very broad umbrella term for the different ways that people’s brains function
- Why the definition of queerness has changed over time but is still used as an umbrella term
- The overlap between queerness and neurodivergence
- How growing up with a different sense of known reality will cause attitudes and moves of self-protection
- How deconstruction occurs in society and feels “right” to stigmatized people
- Why identifying as non-binary or trans has become trendy as people have become more aware of their options for exploration
- Challenges in the non-binary gender spaces because of bias even in inclusion views
- How a fully nourishing environment helps neurodivergent kids understand their options and feel safe to express themselves
- How the progression occurs in media representation for queer representation and non-binary representation
- How pathologizing neurodivergence or queerness can affect a person’s ability to access resources and care
- Why accessibility is often not accounted for in the help and support spaces
Resources:
Connect with our community:
community@embracingintensity.com
Connect with Leela Sinha: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and www.leelasinha.com