General public surveys found that 90 percent say they trust science. Digging deeper, 40 percent of those same people surveyed say, “I only believe science that aligns with my personal beliefs.” While... Read more »
We can notice our subconscious guiding us in small, everyday ways: drawing our attention to a favorite book when we need inspiration, to our pet when we are becoming annoyed or impatient,... Read more »
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 »