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"Gill Forth stands barefoot in front of a styled sideboard, smiling at the camera. She has short brown hair and orange-framed glasses, and wears a navy graphic t-shirt reading 'La Batalla de Los Reptiles' with an alligator illustration, paired with a satin orange midi skirt. Tattoos are visible on both arms and feet. Behind her is a textured abstract artwork, an Edgar Degas print, and a terracotta vase with white flowers."

Privilege and Using Space

I’m a low support needs, white #Autistic person working in #neurodiversity advocacy. I benefit from proximity to power, and I’m trying to challenge the systems that gave it to me.

Gillian Forth

Apr 92 min read

Gill Forth laughs openly at the camera, one hand raised to her chin. She has short brown hair, orange-framed glasses, and green eye shadow, and wears a red off-the-shoulder top and black trousers. Floral and illustrative tattoos are visible on both arms and her chest. The background is a bright, softly lit studio space.

Autism Acceptance Month

🗓️ April is #AutismMonth (or Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness Month, depending who you ask) 🧠♾️🌈 I'm #Autistic. Not everyone knows that about me. I don't really like talking about myself and prefer to keep personal stories high level and vague when I do share. I typically identify as neurodivergent instead of naming the specific labels I identify with.

Gillian Forth

Mar 312 min read

Two people sitting at a table talking at work.

How do I support a team member who feels an interaction was unprofessional while also supporting my #Autistic team member and encouraging professional communication?"

"Gill, a member of my team came to me with a complaint about an interaction with another team member (who has disclosed an Autism diagnosis to me). The team member described the interaction as curt and unprofessional, as they could hear my staff express their frustration with the question being asked. How do I support the team member who feels the interaction was unprofessional while also supporting my #Autistic team member and encouraging professional communication?"

Gillian Forth

Jul 17, 20252 min read

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Privilege and Using Space

Autism Acceptance Month

How do I support a team member who feels an interaction was unprofessional while also supporting my #Autistic team member and encouraging professional communication?"

the
Low
achiever

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Privilege and Using Space

Autism Acceptance Month

How do I support a team member who feels an interaction was unprofessional while also supporting my #Autistic team member and encouraging professional communication?"

the Low achiever

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