Ashlea McKay7 myths about autistic people in the workplace that need to be squashedThere are many myths and misconceptions surrounding autistic people in the workplace and they can be quite harmful.Jan 20, 2019Jan 20, 2019
Ashlea McKay7 reasons why you should hire autistic peopleI’m not going to tell you that it’s the ‘right thing’ to do.Jan 3, 2019Jan 3, 2019
Ashlea McKayThe fine line between positive autistic activism and abuse enablementThere is an internal war raging inside my head.Dec 8, 20181Dec 8, 20181
Ashlea McKayIDPWD 2018: Stop the world and let me offDecember 3rd is my 3rd International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD).Dec 2, 2018Dec 2, 2018
Ashlea McKayAn autistic UXer seeks assistanceThis might seem a little strange but I’ve never really done anything in a manner that might be classified as usual. I’ve lived a life in…Nov 25, 20181Nov 25, 20181
Ashlea McKay51 reasons why I know I’m autisticThis is not an original idea by any stretch of the imagination.Nov 11, 201835Nov 11, 201835
Ashlea McKayRemote self-employment: one year on and looking aheadIt occurred to me last night that the anniversary of my leap to remote self-employment passed this week without me even noticing. It was…Oct 20, 2018Oct 20, 2018
Ashlea McKayStop trying to fix me: How to design for autism in a way that’s actually wanted and neededThis is the transcript of the 25 minute presentation I gave at A11y Camp 2018 in Melbourne, Australia on 18 October 2018.Oct 20, 20181Oct 20, 20181
Ashlea McKay15 More things you need to stop saying to autistic adultsIt’s been just over 2 years since I was diagnosed as autistic and the ridiculous comments I receive about my neurodiversity never cease to…Jun 4, 2018Jun 4, 2018
Ashlea McKayThe Autistic UXer: Understand, research for, design for and make a meaningful differenceThis is the transcript of the talk I gave at UX New Zealand presents: Ashlea McKay & Natalie Kerschner in Wellington on 23 May 2018.Jun 1, 20182Jun 1, 20182