251: Neurodivergence and Queerness with Leela Sinha

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

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Connect with our community:

community@embracingintensity.com 

Connect with Leela Sinha:   Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and www.leelasinha.com