Autism

By now, we’ve all heard of COVID induced Zoom fatigue, but how does it compare with the autistic experience on a daily basis? Dana takes a closer look.

Many neurodivergents are born with highly sensitive brains. Add trauma to the mix and those sensitivities can be extremely difficult to live with. Natalie discusses ways in which trauma can manifest as sensitivities in the neurodivergent brain.

Routines are essential for neurodivergent kids at the best of times, but particularly in this uncertain environment of COVID-19. Sandra provides us with some brilliant tips for how to navigate this tricky issue.

Working from home can be challenging for some neurodivergents who require routine, however, many also relish the opportunity due to sensory impairment in the office. Stacia discusses the merits of working away from the office as a neurodivergent.

Is ABA damaging to autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, takes an in-depth look at the research evidence…

Jim Hoerricks, PhD, breaks down the idea ‘Should we even be treating autism?’. What do you think?

Isidore writes about some healthy coping mechanisms that allow her to bring out the very best in her autistic life

Across the world, mainstream schooling systems are failing our neurodivergent children. Sharon explains how online schooling proved the perfect alternative for her autistic son.

Read part 2. of eleven-year-old, Will Hare’s, remarkable story of premature birth and the challenges it brought to his brain. Part 2 discusses the groundbreaking neurological treatment that subdued Will’s many difficult symptoms.

Are you considering seeking help for some of your unwanted symptoms, but not sure where to start? Licensed Counselor, Natalie Drozda, gives us some ideas of how to kickstart the process…

Guest author, 11-year-old, Will Hare, writes a two-part exclusive for Planet Neurodivergent telling of the diagnosis and treatment that lead to him no longer being trapped in his own body.

The history of the Asperger’s diagnosis, including it’s roots with Hans Asperger, it’s incorporation into the ASD diagnosis with the onset of the DSM-V, and the type of people it impacts.

Guest writer, Laura Crowley from Connect Consultancy, discusses the positives and negatives of the autism diagnosis.

Neurodiversity advocate and teaching specialist, Sandra, presents a well-considered case to parents as to why we should have our neurodivergent children diagnosed.

Are deficits in theory of mind across the board in all autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, investigates the research behind this notion.

If autism can be considered a natural variation in humanity, should we even be seeking a medical diagnosis? Jim Hoerricks, PhD, investigates this theory.