Autism diagnoses have been rising for more than two decades due to increased awareness, testing, and changes to the definition of autism (it’s now a spectrum). Substance abuse rates also have been rising since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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.
Being non-verbal means different things to different people. Here’s an informative explanation of how it has played out throughout Jim’s life.
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.
Disruption of routine during the holidays can be problematic in autism. Here, Jim discusses psych theories that explain why the autistic brain uses routine and how he believes ABA is detrimental to the health of all autistics.
You don’t need to be a superparent this holiday season. Keep it together for you and your neurodivergent kids with these fab tips from Sandra.
Do you dread the family get-togethers over the holidays? Do you always end up feeling stressed, angry, or inadequate around particular family members? Licensed therapist, Jordan Dellinger, provides some easy ways you can eliminate stress from dysfunctional family dynamics, including ...
Christmas can be a difficult time for kids on the spectrum. Be it coping with changes in routine, overwhelm from festive decorations or guests, difficulties with food, or general anxieties. Sharon blogs about how her 10-year old autistic son coped ...
Touch can be a ‘touchy’ issue for many neurodivergents. Due to differences in brain wiring, some may avoid touch while others almost need too much! Our resident body language expert, Sophie, delves into why our brains need touch and provides ...
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.
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.
Children on the autism spectrum often experience co-occurring conditions at a much higher rate than the general public. Here, Sharon discusses how it impacts her son’s life.
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.
Is the modern-day push for executive functioning skills destroying our creativity levels? Neurodivergent activist, Marta Rose, examines the evidence.
Being neurodivergent can foster a lifelong love of learning. Tiffany discusses how this perk of neurodivergence helps her relationships.