In this deeply embodied reflection, Charlee Yara-Vines explores autism not as a diagnosis on paper, but as a lived reality — felt in the body, shaped by masking, and reclaimed through listening, rhythm, and care.

Through humour and chaos, Alex compares humans and worms, revealing an uncomfortable truth beneath the surface and the quiet ways we make sense of it.

The release of Autistic Barbie sparked excitement, criticism, and plenty of big feelings. As someone still finding their feet in the neurodivergent community, Alexis Van Fleet reflects on what this moment means — for representation, identity, and the possibility of building more understanding between autistic and neurotypical worlds.