Some children seem to be natural talkers/sharers. They offer what happened at school, speak about what they are feeling, and generally come to you about anything on their mind. However, even these... Read more »
What if ADHD captures the restless, scattered edges of your experience, yet quieter, more unyielding traits remain unexplained? Or what if autism deeply resonates with your sensory world and relational patterns, but... Read more »
This is a love letter to all of those who have dealt with a frightening cancer diagnosis. I am in awe of those who have struggled with it and have tremendous respect... Read more »
A therapist can make an entire career out of three letters: why. Not because the question itself is complicated, but because the answer is rarely simple. Beneath the struggles people bring into... Read more »
Loneliness is increasingly described as an epidemic. In 2023, the surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, warned that widespread loneliness and lack of social connection had become a national public health crisis. A key... Read more »
An AI-generated video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting went viral a few weeks ago. The Deadpool writer admitted he was “shook” by it. But scroll through the comments, and you’ll... Read more »
“Time to sheep” may be the best metric that I’ve heard of for measuring the livability of a city. For a real outdoorsy person, the exact number of minutes it takes from... Read more »
For decades, autistic individuals have been left out of contributing to research that ultimately impacts them. If you are autistic or love someone who is, you may have felt a deep disconnect... Read more »
Dating in the 21st century is hard. Singles are both overwhelmed and underwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the number of apps and an infinite sea of prospective partners/dating app users. Underwhelmed by the quality... Read more »
A massive new critical review has taken a deep dive into over 300 studies to see if we truly understand the phenomenon of autistic camouflaging (or “masking”). The authors found that while... Read more »