Autism
One day, my dad asked me if I thought autism was a mental disorder. I answered him from the perspective of a student versed in neuroscience and psychology. A definite "yes". Now what do I think, as someone with autism?
Wacky Science
I went in with enough cockiness that I made beginner teacher mistakes.
Musing
Kids should be taught about bubble science with quality. That's what I deliver. Also it's actually a cool way to begin learning chemistry and the laws of the universe!
Teaching
I'm starting to hate corn starch. It's just as sticky and messy as glitter, but without the glam.
Autism
Sometimes I like to surf reddit. Since my recent autism diagnosis, I was feeling curious and decided to look at the subreddit catering to autism memes. Boy, did I certainly feel seen.
Musing
Excuse the drama, but there's no longer drama in a classic trope that's been used for so long it's no longer a surprise.
Autism
You'd think it would take like five minutes. I certainly thought so. Turns out, not by a long shot. Between waiting for the processing speed of the phone and vibe checking all my songs, I got thinking about music's part of my life as someone with ADHD and high-functioning autism.
Teaching
I taught kids from kindergarten - fourth grade bubble-ology this week. I wish I could say it went as planned.
ADHD
As a person with ADHD who studied neuroscience and psychology in undergrad and science writing in grad, I want to give my own two cents on how to study that worked for me.
Musing
My mom always claimed that the teaching gene skipped her. I disagree.
Speech&Debate
I didn't think my career path would go this way, but I'm glad it did. I'm glad I could be of help.
When I was at Johns Hopkins, I had to choose a book to read and write a report on. The various books on the list were about writing tools, the life of a writer, and the creativity in the writing process. Helpful things for sure, if you're not