A PhD on the Spectrum is a blog authored by Dr. Aaron Kelly Anderson, who brings both academic insight and lived experience to the conversation around neurodiversity and inclusion. Dr. Anderson earned his doctorate in 2021 from the University of New Mexico’s Organization, Information & Learning Sciences (OILS) program, with a focus on storytelling within organizational systems.
As an individual on the autism spectrum, Dr. Anderson uses this platform to explore the intersection of identity, communication, and advocacy—sharing stories that amplify the voices of people with diverseABILITIES. His work reflects a deep belief in the power of narrative to create understanding and drive systemic change.
It?s approaching 3:00 PM, and our second-ever RoundABLE discussion panel is coming to a close. I twirl a simple acorn in my hand as I
As you are no doubt aware, conversations about disability are peppered with loads of skewed perspectives. Very frequently, the meaning of the term ?disability? ends
This past Thursday, March 9th, the UNTAPPED team and I took a brief trip to the New Mexico state capitol, the ?Roundhouse? up in Santa
Some of you might remember when I posted about Section 14(c) and the issue of subminimum wage still plaguing our country today; the fact that
Storytelling is an inextricable trait of the human experience; it occurs naturally as we interact in any environment at any time, and in itself it
In 1938, the U.S. government offered a proposition for manufacturers that were not inclined to hire workers with disabilities: If the option for a ?subminimum
