There is an oft-quoted aphorism in the samurai tradition, which, loosely translated, intones “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” The Hagakure, from which the axiom is taken, is an often-misinterpreted treatise... Read more »
Emotional intelligence is the “it” factor. EI people are secure enough to handle their own flaws and continually evolve as a result. They look in the mirror instead of outsourcing all blame,... Read more »
Historically, early autism interventions were developed entirely by non-autistic professionals without consulting the individuals who would actually undergo the treatments. This missing perspective sparked a comprehensive systematic literature review to analyze how... Read more »
“What the hell are you doing?” my patient Dan screamed at his 4-year-old son, who was dressed in his wife’s floral apron and twirling a whisk. “I’m cooking, Daddy,” Bobby responded as... Read more »
For many autistic individuals, navigating school, work, and social spaces can feel like walking through a minefield. The persistent feeling of being misunderstood is often compounded by a heartbreaking reality: systemic and... Read more »
There is a pretty pervasive and consistent assumption in our long history of UFO sightings: that the unidentified objects some of us see in the night sky are vehicles or crafts inside... Read more »
New research warns that treating neurological differences as national security threats isolates vulnerable people and denies them real care. A qualitative interview study with counter terrorism professionals explored how security frameworks interpret... Read more »
In 2025, Cambridge Dictionary named “parasocial” its Word of the Year. On its heels, Oxford announced its Word of the Year was “rage bait.” And well into 2026, these trends continue —... Read more »
Every organization has that one person they call when numbers aren’t adding up, stakeholders aren’t happy, morale is low, or a high-stake presentation is about to go sour. Without hesitation, they call... Read more »
This is the 6th post in the Parents in Recovery series. Summer is a favorite season for so many of us. It is often viewed as a time to slow down, vacation,... Read more »