Repetitive behaviors are a core part of autistic life, but they are often misunderstood. If you find yourself flapping your hands when excited or repeating favorite movie lines for comfort, you’re not... Read more »
“You’re the surgeon. What should we do?” The energy in the operating room was tense. As an eye surgeon, I was preparing to perform cataract surgery on a frail, elderly gentleman who... Read more »
Parenting is a tough job on the best of days. Add ADHD into the mix, and it can feel downright overwhelming. If you’re a parent with ADHD, you’re not alone in feeling... Read more »
As a therapist and a mother, I was deeply moved by the miniseries Adolescence. This portrayal of some of the most torturous aspects of being a teenager was deeply moving and held... Read more »
Prejudice refers to negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discriminatory beliefs toward individuals based on their group membership, such as race, gender, or ethnicity. Intergroup bias involves preferential treatment or unfair behavior toward one’s... Read more »
Conflict often has a negative connotation, associated with arguments, discomfort, and emotional pain. However, beneath this challenging situation, one can find an invaluable opportunity. Conflict, when approached consciously, can become a powerful... Read more »
Collaborative video games like Minecraft benefit autistic youth by leveraging their interests in gaming to enhance motivation and engagement. Autistic individuals often experience challenges with social communication and forming friendships. These games... Read more »
Toddlers practice toilet training. Some young children practice cursive writing while others practice riding a bike. Teens practice problem solving and essay skills through daily homework. But as established adults, we don’t... Read more »
The “high-functioning” and “low-functioning” labels assigned to autism grew out of an attempt to describe how much an autistic person can navigate daily life independently. But are they still helpful—or even accurate?... Read more »
Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented speed, and this is primarily driven by the dominant paradigm of “scaling”—more computing, more data, and more parameters, i.e., larger models. The allure of scaling... Read more »