Advocate for Inclusion and Neurodiversity

Riding through COVID-19 with Hope Written by Wesley Loh, Autistic Advocate NOT to be reproduced without written permission of the author We are facing a global pandemic called COVID-19 The worst crisis in decades we have seen Or at least, so nations worldwide deem Daily sharp increases of cases, while we continue mourning in our wait for a vaccine Many shops close down, from retail to non-essential services to office & school canteen The silence in the malls and street, what an unusual scene   Everyone is barred from meeting physically, we wonder how our family and friends have been As we work and study from home, staring at the screen What a major disruption to our routine We must stand united and cooperate if we want to emerge from this crisis strong and supreme   Stay at home and keep your home clean Be considerate to others, don’t behave like you are the Queen Work or study hard, but take breaks in between , for you are human, not a ma...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvvrme5WIwA This video (link above) from a real life story and perspective of an autistic lady of the RICHNESS   which  NEURODIVERSITY can bring to the world, and the acceptance & embracing of the autism part of every autistic.  We have a lot to bring to the world due to our unique experiences which are perhaps unique to the (Neuro)divergent. Some of the great inventions which has moved our society/world forward by autistic brains. To me, the pivotal milestone for this woman is captured starting from 07:50 part of the video. She talk about her discovery of Asperger's Syndrome .  This reminded me of myself - diagnosed late in life (so was she), then able to look back at my life with a different view, from a different lens, with a clearer vision ,  to be able to make sense of my experiences (be it the good, the bad or the ugly, the rich and the poor, the usual and the unique, the ordinary and the o...

Purple Parade 2019 is specially significant because of some improvements/enhancements made to the event, to live out the spirit of the event and to listen to the voices of the persons with disabilities. I wrote this Poem in Tribute to Purple Parade 2019 Purple Parade 2019 Progression, Perspectives and Purpose By: Wesley Loh Purple Parade (PP) ,for many people with special needs (PWSNs), is a special Occasion We approach it each year, and playing our part, with Enthusiasm Right from even before the actual day, during periods of campaign Activation A special segment added this year (2019), called Conversations   Serving nice Refreshments More importantly, hearing the voices of us PWSNs who serve as Inclusion Ambassadors, sharing our life stories with Passion And the PWSN Panellists who impart words of Wisdom Creating a platform for many to Learn Hopefully the things Ambassadors and Panellists shared gave some Revelation Then to the Carnival we all proceeded to...

Purple Parade 2019 is specially significant because of some improvements/enhancements made to the event, to live out the spirit of the event and to listen to the voices of the persons with disabilities. I wrote this Poem in Tribute to Purple Parade 2019 Purple Parade 2019 Progression, Perspectives and Purpose By: Wesley Loh Purple Parade (PP) ,for many people with special needs (PWSNs), is a special Occasion We approach it each year, and playing our part, with Enthusiasm Right from even before the actual day, during periods of campaign Activation A special segment added this year (2019), called Conversations   Serving nice Refreshments More importantly, hearing the voices of us PWSNs who serve as Inclusion Ambassadors, sharing our life stories with Passion And the PWSN Panellists who impart words of Wisdom Creating a platform for many to Learn Hopefully the things Ambassadors and Panellists shared gave some Revelation Then to the Carnival we all proceeded to...