ConstructionismPapert was one of the founders of constructionism, which builds on Piaget’s theories of constructivism β that is, learning occurs through the reconstruction of knowledge rather than a transmission of… More is being practiced anywhere where people are making artifacts to represent their knowledge constructions.
A poem, a paragraph, a painting, a plea, a picture of a partridge, in a pear tree
π¨βπΎ Betsy Selvam
Image credit: “NeurodivergentNeurodivergent, sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a mind that functions in ways which diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of βnormal.βNEURODIVERSITY: SOME BASIC TERMS & DEFINITIONS Neurodivergent is quite… More #2: When visions leap off the page” by Betsy Selvam
Betsy Selvam is an artist from Vellore, south India. Currently pursuing her PhD, Betsy has had a lifelong passion for literature and artThe arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly,… More. As a neurodivergent artist, Betsy hopes to use art and writing for positive change. She has been published in The Blue Marble Review, Oyster River Pages and Door is a Jar, among other places, for her work.
π¨ Heike Blakley
Heike Blakley is a self-taught, emerging artist working with a wide array of mediums such as acrylic, oil, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, pastel, mixed media, pen & ink. Also specializing in resin art, jewelry making, woodwork, clay sculptures, fabric art and poetry.
Using her creativity as a form of learning and for meditative purposes, she is determined to, βabsorb as much βcollective knowledge,β as she is able to grasp in one lifetime and effectively communicate understanding through art.β
The artist hopes to convey this: that the universe is given forth folded and unfolded. Although explicit understanding helps, it is too cumbersome, and should only provide refinement to something already greater that exists.
That greater thing is what was given to the artist first by the practice of origami. An enlivening of the intuitive mind, experience with a universe of many dimensions, and the promise of creation revealed when one folds a flat square into the likeness of a higher dimensional thing. That inspiration reaches a young mind in a powerful way. The artist wants the viewer to see proof of what their intuitive mind already knows is true, the universe is a multidimensional phenomenon and the ability to understand its nature already exists within us each.
The artist hopes the viewer will be inspired to seek the understanding of freedoms available to the individual inspired by the exposure to artistic expressions, and of a nature of dimensionality unimaginably greater than the object presented here.
Raised between the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and a small farming community in Wisconsin, Kyle gained an appreciation of the land, wildlife and the beauty of nature. Kyle grew up as a 3rd generation artist, his grandfather was an oil painter and his mother ran a stained glass business out of their home in Wisconsin. There was no shortage of art projects, outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. Post college, Kyle traveled and moved back to Colorado, Seattle and now Austin. He has been living in downtown cities since college. The clash of these two timelines reflects the duality expression in most of his work. This duality can also be seen through his passion for the skate, snow, music, tattoo and architecture world.
Jasmine is a 35 year old mother of 2 boys. She was a server for 16 years before the pandemic. She has always been very passionate about helping others & knows that is her purposeSelf-determination Theory (SDT) is… β a model, a macro theory, of human motivation. Itβs one of several models of human motivation, but itβs one that has been confirmed over and… More here in this life. She is a creative that has bipolarI call it burning these days because thatβs what it feels like: like thereβs an idea inside me burning its way out. But when I was younger, I called it… More disorder & Neuropathy. She enjoys writing, painting & making others smile. While attending ISU years ago, she had a blog on international events that detailed human rights atrocities.
π΅ Ronan Boren
NeurodiversityNeurodiversity is the diversity of human minds, the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species.NEURODIVERSITY: SOME BASIC TERMS & DEFINITIONS Neurodiversity is a biological fact. Itβs not a perspective, an approach, a… More rocks! We make rock ‘n’ roll and inclusive education.
Lately Iβve been feeling out of tune out of tune
I donβt know why but I would like to know why
And I want to get back in tune
Out of tune thatβs what I am
Being out of tune pains my head
(canβt get out of bed)
Hurts from being out of tune and
I just so want to get back in tune
Out of tune thatβs what I am out of tune
incept thoughts of sustainability
and alternative living
while simultaneously giving energy
to the conscious resistance
make a colossal difference
and help to stop the systems
that forever lock our existence
Insignificant by Feral the Earthworm
heard a quote that the answer is
contained
inside the things that you
fear most
don't run from the pain
it's the hydra
two heads grow back when you cut one
this cannot be slain
it perpetually regains until the day
that you've illuminated darkness with a
flame
shadows remain
understand this principle
can never be removed only tamed
The Answer by Feral the Earthworm
The revolution has no size or shape. It’s the collective effort of all dreamers.
Kristina Brooke Daniele is a Black, queerBeing queer means constantly questioning what’s considered “normal” and why that norm gets privileged over other ways of being. It means criticizing who sets these norms and recognizing the privilege… More, neurodivergent homeschooling mom, educator, wife, and author of two books, (Civil Rights Then and Now and i wandered, lost: poems). Kristina has worked as an educator in some capacity for over 15 years- first as a classroom teacher, then as a homeschooling teacher, and currently, as an education consultant. She is passionate about collaborative projects centering on creating and maintaining safe-spaces for those who have for too long been pushed aside. During her time at Automattic, Kristina spearheaded the creation of the Employee Resource GroupThe traditional definition of an ERG is an “employer-recognized group of employees who share the concerns of a common race, gender, national origin or sexual orientation–characteristics protected in some instances… More, Cocoamattic for Black employees at the company.
WIP
by Kristina Daniele
Iβm in pain.
Mental. Physical.
The resultβs the same.
Retreating into silence.
Resting my brain.
Taking deep breaths.
Trying to reframe.
Writing in my journal.
Listening to myself.
Trying to get centered
But drifting to the left.
Iβm in pain.
Mental. Physical.
Emotionally, itβs the same.
Stimming to reset
Moving to get rest.
Blocking out the world,
And listening to myself.
Trying to get centered
But drifting to the left.
I'm a work in progress.
I'm not finished yet.
Left: Lydia Santos (she/they), autisticAutistic ways of being are human neurological variants that can not be understood without the social model of disability.If you are wondering whether you are Autistic, spend time amongst Autistic people, online and offline. If… More, epileptic, demigirl lesbian. 26 y/o (if they careThe activities that constitute care are crucial for human life. We defined care in this way: Care is “a species activity that includes everything that we do to maintain, continue,… More)
Right: Maxine Fields (she/her), adhder, bisexual cis woman and Lydiaβs girlfriend. 28 y/o (again, if they care)
Daniel Zayas is an FAU alumni with a degree in Economics, whoβs interests include permaculture and mycology. He has worked with the American Cancer Society and Live Like Bella non-profit organizations, along with experience in residential and agricultural construction. His experience demonstrates his qualities of being a hard worker with a big heart.
Chelsea’s whale tattoo is in memory of her bother Cody. Tattoo artist: Darryl Hanna
Chelsea served as a combat medic in the United States Army for 6 years. After leaving the army in 2014 she went back to school with the goal of getting her nursing degree. During this time she worked on the oncology floor of St. Davids South Austin. She decided to go in a differentOur friends and allies at Randimals have a saying, What makes us different, makes all the difference in the world.Randimals We agree. Randimals are made up of two different animals… More direction career wise and currently is pursuing non profit work. Her goal is to continue her passion of helping people.
Chelsea’s jellyfish tattoo. Tattoo artist: Darryl Hanna
βπ» Ryan Boren
Press playThere is nothing more human than play. Humans were designed to learn in play. In fact, nearly all mammals evolved this way.Play’s Power At our learning space, we provide learners fresh… More on this and then scroll down.
In a world set against their love,
they love.
Intensely,
bravely,
defiantly.
In a world drunk on the past,
they write the future.
Pushing boundaries,
smudging edges.
Their torrid pas de deux is fuel and spark
for an idea we must kindle.
Liberation entwined,
we unite as bodyminds,
dancing in full spectrum.
In our Watercooler room at Stimpunks, someone shared the music above and said it should be in movie trailers. Ryan concocted the above on the fly for fun and shares it here to encourage others to share their small and unfinished works, their for fun works.
πΆπ¨π Swamburger and Scarlet Monk
Respect due to learning with an arsenal of permanent pillarsPiercing through the surface of artificial servicesLife Commits by Swamburger
Selling yourself short tames the vision
How you're depicted can change the sentenceInnocent by Swamburger
Ordinary tried to fix me
I was a threat to a page in history
Miss me with the treatment, doo-wop bleaching
Straighten my kinky with a new pop Legion
Talent by Swamburger
It's just me and my MPC
Questing out to meet my tribe unique
Keep it funky for the followers eager to speak
The same dialect is on when we greet in the street, fam
Why would my sound be tampered?
Or better yet, watered down and then pampered?
Cater to who, I influence the standard
Check it⦠we 'bout to change some manners
--Talent MAP Mix by Mugs and Pockets
Here’s some readingThere are three types of reading: eye reading, ear reading, and finger reading.The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning Most schools and… More on making,
Stimpunk combines βstimmingβ + βpunkβ to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and the DIY culture of punk, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. Instead of hiding our stims, we… More community
What I have always been hoping to accomplish is the creation of community.Community is magic. Community is power. Community is resistance.Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Visibility-First-Person-Stories-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B082ZQBL98/ https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Visibility-Adapted-Young-Adults-ebook/dp/B08VFT4R9T/… More, wanna add something to our gallery? It can be anything.
Neurodivergent, sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a mind that functions in ways which diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of βnormal.βNEURODIVERSITY: SOME BASIC TERMS & DEFINITIONS Neurodivergent is quite… More #2: When visions leap off the page” by Betsy SelvamThe arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly,… More. As a neurodivergent artist, Betsy hopes to use art and writing for positive change. She has been published in The Blue Marble Review, Oyster River Pages and Door is a Jar, among other places, for her work.
Self-determination Theory (SDT) is… β a model, a macro theory, of human motivation. Itβs one of several models of human motivation, but itβs one that has been confirmed over and… More here in this life. She is a creative that has bipolar
I call it burning these days because thatβs what it feels like: like thereβs an idea inside me burning its way out. But when I was younger, I called it… More disorder & Neuropathy. She enjoys writing, painting & making others smile. While attending ISU years ago, she had a blog on international events that detailed human rights atrocities.
Neurodiversity is the diversity of human minds, the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species.NEURODIVERSITY: SOME BASIC TERMS & DEFINITIONS Neurodiversity is a biological fact. Itβs not a perspective, an approach, a… More rocks! We make rock ‘n’ roll and inclusive education.The traditional definition of an ERG is an “employer-recognized group of employees who share the concerns of a common race, gender, national origin or sexual orientation–characteristics protected in some instances… More, Cocoamattic for Black employees at the company.
Autistic ways of being are human neurological variants that can not be understood without the social model of disability.If you are wondering whether you are Autistic, spend time amongst Autistic people, online and offline. If… More, epileptic, demigirl lesbian. 26 y/o (if they care
The activities that constitute care are crucial for human life. We defined care in this way: Care is “a species activity that includes everything that we do to maintain, continue,… More)
There is nothing more human than play. Humans were designed to learn in play. In fact, nearly all mammals evolved this way.Play’s Power At our learning space, we provide learners fresh… More on this and then scroll down.
There are three types of reading: eye reading, ear reading, and finger reading.The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning Most schools and… More on making,
