Jenna's Portfolio

Writing

Writing ignited my passion since I was a 3-year-old girl writing my name in chalk on the driveway. Today, I blog, edit wikis, and tell stories.

Main Blog

At OptimistJenna.com, I write about neurodiversity, family, and disability inclusion. Here are a few of my favorite pieces.

A smiling young woman is labeled a valuable genius, while an uncomfortable man is labeled a stupid lost cause

The Problem with How We View IQ Tests

A piece blending research and my own observations

A sign next to some stairs says that the inclusion meeting is upstairs, while a wheelchair user wonders what to do

The Social Model of Disability in Autism and More

Explaining a concept that blew my mind

Photo of my sister's and my legs in matching Halloween leggings

5 Reasons I’m Grateful for a Sister with Down Syndrome

A simple sister listicle

Other Work

You can coauthor a silly story with me using my unportfolio's story generator.