I was interviewed by Chloe Watson in this new magazine, Runway – Australian Experimental Art. Thank you, Chloe! Space of Mind: An Interview with Dawn-joy Leong “For autistic artist-researcher Dawn-Joy Leong, spaces are vividly coloured by scent, sound, sight and … Continue reading
Space of Mind – Interview
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Autism & Neurodiversity in Hong Kong
I was in Hong Kong recently, speaking on Autism and Neurodiversity. An amazing week. Hope to see you again soon, Hong Kong! (For enquiries on speaking engagements, please email: dawnjoy@mac.com) Advertisements
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bloviation & the sacrificial lamb
Originally posted on bunnyhopscotch:
bloviating babble bubbles I learned this new word from my friend Rick. I like it. It has a robust movement to its physical form, flow and force. It sounds and feels like thick copious slimy globules…
bloviating babble bubbles I learned this new word from my friend Rick. I like it. It has a robust movement to its physical form, flow and force. It sounds and feels like thick copious slimy globules…
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Disabled Leadership in theory & practice
There is increasing talk about Disabled Leadership in the Arts. There are stirrings, positive ones, potentially amazing even, in the arena of the Arts and Disability. (Even in wider fields, for example Autism Research – just reading the Twitter feed … Continue reading
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Reluctant Advocate
I am not an “Autism Activist” – far from it – so, please do not call me that. Thank you. I do support the work of activists, it is a necessary force when things are woefully wrong and a great … Continue reading
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Disabled Leadership in practice
In a previous post, I mused about Disabled Leadership, the great divide between theory and practice that many disabled persons face, and suggested one fundamental element that is crucial to recognition of disabled participants in the conversation on disability: payment … Continue reading
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And Suddenly…
Yesterday, I attended the final performance – a matinee – of “And Suddenly I Disappear: The Singapore ‘d’ Monologues“. My friend, Alvan, has written a brief review of the show here. I like some of his views on it, and … Continue reading
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Autistic Thriving
Lucy and I shall be at TEDx Pickering Street this Saturday 4 August 2018. Come join us and hear my ideas on how autistic and non-autistic people may grow and thrive, not despite autism but because of the unique features … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Disability-Led Practice
Here are the speakers notes for my presentation yesterday (11 Aug 2018) at our disability-led forum on Disability-Led Practice, a groundbreaking first in Singapore. I’ve also added more detailed links to videos in this post. Description of photo in first … Continue reading
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Thinking BIG
It was an amazing experience, being a part of such a groundbreaking, massive yet cohesive and well curated festival. (Catch snippets of Snoosphere in this video!) Moving on ahead, I am looking forward to The BIG Anxiety Festival 2019. Stay … Continue reading
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Services / Engagements / Collaborations
Dear Friends, I’ve set up a page listing the various services I offer, and the kinds of collaborations I am interested in. Please visit this page for more detailed information: SERVICES. If you’re interested in engaging me for lectures, … Continue reading
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snake oil
Autism is trending these days. Well, it’s been top of the pops for quite some time, actually. The more sensational the better, it seems, thanks to neuronormative machinations. Big money is to be made here, so it’s not surprising … Continue reading
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Autistic Thriving – the video
Thriving not despite but because of Autism. Being inside our natural Autistic realm. Advertisements
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neurodivergent world
Seems as if I’ve been involved in quite a few “firsts” in Singapore lately. The most recent was the very first Autism/Neurodivergent-Led, Disabled-Led Art & Design residency, which was support by the National Library’s library@orchard branch, and yesterday saw the … Continue reading
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Children’s Biennale @ National Gallery
I was invited to the Opening of the Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery today. My anxious mind of course required a two-day preparation for this, but I had been looking forward to it since the invitation arrived in my … Continue reading
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Empowering Beauty
In an ugly world, attempting Empowerment of Beauty can be a dreadful struggle, one which goes against the fundamental nature of Beauty itself. But we need to keep going, believing, hoping, lest darkness engulfs & destroys. Imagine a world in … Continue reading
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object-thing
Autistic pursuits and objects of passion: lavish indulgence or crucial intervention? Autism advocacy can be devastating savagery to the Autistic Artist’s soul. Relentless and aggressive, the crass normative dominance chaffing against autistic fragility, valiantly struggling to be heard amidst Daedalian … Continue reading
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Uniquely Me – Finale Episode 6
It has taken me a long time to finally write about my appearance in the final episode of the series on Autism, “Uniquely Me – Episode 6“, which aired on MediaCorp’s Chinese Channel 8 , on 11 June 2019. I’m … Continue reading
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Autism Explained Online Summit
I shall be chatting with Paul Micallef on 18 October about Autism-Friendly Learning Environment, how to encourage learning from within the autistic paradigm, rather than by correction and coercion to comply with neuronormative channels. Autism Explained Online Summit is a … Continue reading
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Clement Space – a new iteration.
I am excited to announce my commission by the National Gallery Singapore, to install a new iteration of Clement Space. Opening on 11 January 2020 as part of the larger Light to Night Festival, my installation will run on until … Continue reading
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