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Sam Metz describes their rationale as responding to \u201cthe premise of \u2018neuroqueering\u2019 (a term first coined by Nick Walker) which seeks to undermine or subvert dominant structures that remain hostile to non-normative neurodivergent bodyminds. I am interested in exploring the idea of \u2018hostile\u2019 spaces through my work with a particular focus on what relational connections mean within ecology.\u201d

They go on to say that \u201cin my socially engaged practice I am interested in exploring/ co-producing and defining new moralities for social structures that are safer for neurodivergent people\u201d.

In this episode of Ways of Listening, Sam Metz describes looking for ways of working that don't privilege vision or verbal interactions, and describes a listening practice that extends through the body. They describe the importance of attunement to micro-cues to pick up on participants\u2019 comfort levels, and consider how relationships affect our ability to act as a \u2018receiver\u2019. Sam shares methods from their practice, such as encouraging repetitive touch as a means of connecting with embodied feedback.