Tag: autism causes

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.

Sometimes, obtaining an autism diagnosis for your child isn’t a straightforward, linear process. Sharon tells the story of her son’s diagnosis and how it makes her feel. Can you relate?

Autistic people experience co-existing health conditions at higher rates than the general public. Sullivan takes an in-depth look at the different reasons how/why this occurs.

Autism and neurodiversity advocate, Tim Goldstein, discusses the curse of being a so-called high functioning autistic. Those who are higher functioning are required to pass as neurotypical which is a standard that’s almost impossible to meet.

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.

Discovering she was on the autism spectrum completely changed Sullivan’s life for the better. Read about how the diagnosis impacted her life.

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.