This post was co-authored by Anthony L. Rostain. Parenting a teen or young adult with ADHD can feel like walking a tightrope: you want to keep them safe, and you want them... Read more »
Modern dating happens in a world that no longer has clear guardrails. There is no Austenian social choreography of paying calls, and we have long left Vienna ballroom etiquette behind us. On... Read more »
For many autistic individuals, injustice is not merely an intellectual disagreement. It is a visceral, physiological threat response. Current neurodivergent research identifies “justice sensitivity” as a core component of the autistic experience.... Read more »
For many autistic adults, the standard experience during a diagnosis often involves viewing their lives through a lens of deficits and impairments. A recent qualitative study sought to flip this script. Researchers... 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 »
Imagine trying to navigate a world where the overhead lights feel like a physical assault and the social script seems written in a foreign language. Now, add the complexity of advocating for... Read more »
For many autistic adults, the world is a place of constant, high-volume input. Everyday environments can feel like a sensory assault, where lights are too bright and noises are physically painful. This... Read more »
Imagine constantly navigating life with a motor running too fast, struggling to hit the brakes while everyone else seems to cruise along effortlessly. This chronic, exhausting imbalance, common for people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity... Read more »
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you went there? Moments like that are often brushed off as “senior moments.” But for some older adults, these slips, alongside... Read more »
Imagine feeling profoundly alone, not because you reject company, but because the very act of seeking it leaves you utterly depleted. This is the emotional paradox often experienced by autistic adults, who... Read more »