Panel
Writing the Neuroqueer Experience
Saturday 18 April, 12:30 - 13:30
The Wheeler Centre
Auslan Interpreted
It’s no secret that gender diversity and neurodiversity often go hand in hand, with a growing body of research pointing to a significant co-occurrence of the two experiences. There’s even a new word to describe this overlap: neuroqueer. But what does it actually mean to live and write at the intersection of these non-normative ways of being? For a deep dive into all things neuroqueer, join autism scholar Clem Bastow (Someone Like Me) and acclaimed writers Darcy Green (After the Siren), Jess Ho (Someone Like Me) and Kai Ash (The Boy Maeve). Chaired by Jasper Peach (My Body is My Home).
Featuring:
Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer, speaker and parent. They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion…
Jess Ho is a freelance writer, journalist and critic based in Naarm/Melbourne. Raised By Wolves, their memoir, was published in 2022 by Affirm Press…
Darcy Green is a Melbourne/Naarm-based author who writes queer stories across a variety of genres. Their debut novel, After the Siren…
Kai Ash (he/him) was raised in Yuggera country, Brisbane region, Queensland, where he grew up amid bush-covered ranges. Once he was old enough, he set off to explore the world…
Dr Clem Bastow is a screenwriter, cultural critic and award-winning critical Autism studies researcher from Naarm–Melbourne. By day, Clem is Senior Tutor in Screenwriting…
This event is presented at The Wheeler Centre as a private venue hire.