Recently, I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Science News Explores, a US-based science publication written for kids and young people, about my work as a game and narrative designer.
The article focuses on how games can be used to communicate neurodivergent experiences. It draws on my game Life (Re)Sounding and on my own experiences of navigating sensory overload and the world around us that is often not designed with neurodivergent people in mind.
What I appreciate most about this piece is the audience it is written for. Having these conversations early matters. Games can help young people understand that there is no single “normal” way to experience the world, and that difference is not something that needs fixing, rather we can share our experiences through games and stories and connect with each other.
You can read the full article here: https://www.snexplores.org/article/game-designer-neurodivergent-gaming
I am grateful to Science News Explores for speaking with me, and for making space for neurodivergent stories.