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. ...
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.
Don’t miss guest writer, Amazon bestselling author, Michele Pitts-Brown’s fabulous tips on how to advocate for neurodivergent acceptance and inclusion.
Jim discusses the merits of differentiation as a teaching methodology that suits the individual needs of neurodivergent kids and adults.
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…
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 ...
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 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.
Autism is often misdiagnosed in adults as conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, ADHD, or PTSD. Isidore examines the traumatic lead up to her autism diagnosis and highlights the difficulties of women and minorities, in particular.
Being non-verbal means different things to different people. Here’s an informative explanation of how it has played out throughout Jim’s life.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? You’re not alone. Elizabeth gives us some practical methods for coping with neurodivergent overwhelm!
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.