Today’s episode critiques the inherent rigidity of the current special education system, arguing that it demands self-erasure from neurodivergent educators. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, describes a realisation that standard professional expectations often ignore diverse nervous systems, mistaking physical endurance for true competence. By using the metaphor of a “porch,” Dr. Hoerricks offers a vantage point from which to reject performative compliance in favor of authentic clarity. Her article serves as a formal departure from traditional roles that prioritise systemic efficiency over the well-being of whole minds. Ultimately, she advocates for a coherent learning environment where individuals can exist fully without being forced to hide their natural ways of thinking.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/where-thinking-is-allowed-to-arrive
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