I looked that shy on stage?

Youth Up Front Award Roma Street Parklands June 2003 “… and publishes ‘Cookies’ a street magazine that promotes the ideas…

Selectively mute? Nope

Going Mute for the first time The first time I remember going mute was in 2006. I was twenty four…

“Racism? You don’t care”: you might judge me from my social media

“You don’t care” Institutional racism and how you might judge me from my social media I have been escaping…

Nope: A turning point in my mind

Ten years ago I joined Twitter with the username @KarlettaA.

Knowing myself as strong, valued, and generally liked is (now) often present.
Conversations are easier. Being present is easier. Connecting with and being able to understand others is easier.

I’m back.

My VERY MIS-guided “understandings” about Autism and Aspergers

What do you know about Classic Autism, Aspergers, and Autistic Savants? Turns out I was incredibly mistaken and ill-informed.

I am intelligent, love learning, have an advanced vocabulary, am detail-oriented, creative, caring and compassionate, and enjoy quite a few passions.

I am nothing like what I thought Autism/ Aspies were. Yet I am Autistic.

Political Neglect: Low wages and an atrophied health care system

Yes, our wages are being kept deliberately low. It is impacting our physical and mental health for millions of Australians.

Autistic characters: Sensitivity consulting for a fee by KarlettaA

Are you interested in writing nuanced and non-stereotypical Autistic characters in your work? Autistic people have historically been misinterpreted in…