United States of America
Professional and creative writing with a twist
Graduated summa cum laude from SUNY New Paltz 2013, BA Psychology
I am so thrilled to introduce you all to the hilarious Kelly Dillon, another amazing SPD adult I've met through my Facebook group Sensory Processing Disorder Adult Support. Kelly's illustrated blog on SPD, Eating Off Plastic, had me rolling with laughter from the very first read.
My work is a reflection of my life: spiritual; curious; dark; purposeful; surprising; raw. It is the result of all the tiny moments of my reality uniting into a single visual depiction. I do not create with a fixed message or meaning in mind. I paint with emotion, intensity, and child-like wonder.
Sample of writing a diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan for Bulimia Nervosa
My artist statement for my solo show
I've been basically dying to make this post for a long time: See, I told ya. The more I read online about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and the somewhat related, Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) concept, the more I needed to explain the distinction between the two.
What the heck is a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? Also called Sensory Integration Disorder, or, as I call it, "My brain hurts from all the noises and lights and junk. I can't function or anything, so I'm just gonna go to bed." I have found that nobody knows what SPD is, or just how deeply...