For me personally, I do not believe I would have developed schizophrenia had it not been for several environmental triggers. There is no person in the history of my family, living or... Read more »
Because awareness of a situation is the first step of protection, I closely follow what is happening in the nation and in the world of virus outbreaks. Three days ago, I attended... Read more »
For years, medical models have framed autism as a tragic disorder needing a cure. This “pathology paradigm” often ignores the profound strengths and deep-seated joys that define many autistic lives. Imagine if... Read more »
Reflecting on the dramatic shifts in public opinion, political leanings, and social norms, a friend recently asked how it’s possible that so many people seem to have changed their values so quickly.... Read more »
Navigating romance often feels like playing a complex game where everyone else has a secret rulebook you never received. For those living “under a double rainbow,” being both Autistic and a gender... Read more »
I am generous in many areas of my life. I enjoy giving gifts to my close friends and family, and still adore shopping for just the right birthday or friendship card. I... Read more »
Have you ever felt like your brain was a computer trying to download a massive file, only for the whole system to crash? For many autistic individuals, this isn’t just a metaphor—it... Read more »
A popular social media trend in 2025 was the celebration of social isolation. Reels, posts, and memes abound that celebrate rebuffing social invitations, giving up on dating, doing the bare minimum at... Read more »
To understand toddlers, three aspects of development in the transition from infant to toddler are particularly important. They arise at about 18 months of age (with a range of roughly 1 to... Read more »
As a child, if I sat around feeling sorry for myself, my mother would gently rap her knuckles on the top of my head and admonish me. “So selfish,” she would say.... Read more »