Tag: aspergers

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.

New writer, Dana, has autism, ADHD, and PTSD. Here, she discusses what it’s like to live with PTSD, and how you can help.

Many neurodivergents don’t feel comfortable in their own skin, perhaps due to a lifetime of being told you are lesser than or maybe as a consequence of our own brains working against us. Brian highlights ways we can garner that ...

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

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.

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.

Adults and kids affected by developmental conditions fall prey to subtle forms of degradation that erode confidence levels and self-esteem. Guest writer, Michele Pitts-Brown shows us how to detect and then overcome these microaggressions.

The sum of our symptoms makes us unique to only ourselves and no one else! Here, Jim discusses his autism, sensory, and gut issues to highlight how we often differ from others with the same diagnosis.

Jordan takes a closer look at autism and its common comorbidities, and discusses how some co-occurring conditions can be seen as a double strength.

J.Q. Isidore lists the reasons why she believes autism should be viewed in a positive light, and why autistics may even hold an advantage at life.

Are you a highly sensitive person and struggle to control your feelings? In this post, Astrid explains why she believes there’s no such thing as being ‘too’ sensitive or emotional.

Are we really broken, damaged goods? How discovering the neurodiversity paradigm changed the way Jordan thinks about our conditions. A frank discussion about autism, anxiety, and the guiding light of neurodiversity.

That moment when you find out you’re different from the other girls!  How Tiffany learned to harness her neurodivergent strengths to get past the bullying and help others achieve meaningful relationships.

Self-hatred is so strong with Borderline Personality that you can’t always see the hidden strengths. Jade writes about why your brain is capable of amazing things if it’s just given the chance.