Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
Author: Jordan O’Kelley
Jordan O’Kelley is a senior at Cal State LA, where he is majoring in Physics. Jordan enrolled in college at age 14. Diagnosed with autism at 4, and identified as gifted 10, Jordan is an advocate for 2e (“twice exceptional”) education and neurodiverse individuals. Jordan has written articles and speaks at education conferences on his experiences in public and private education as 2e student. He was involved with the creation of The O’Kelley Lab, which seeks to support new therapies and resources to improve 2e education. He also created a YouTube video, “2e Like Me”, to promote 2e awareness and advocacy.
