Four years ago, I saw “Sara” for a therapy intake. When asked what brought her in, she tearfully recounted that she had been using social media to watch videos about her interests,... 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 »
When it comes to autism research, we often only hear from those who can most easily navigate the academic world. This leaves those with the highest support needs on the outside looking... Read more »
Scientists recently conducted a large community survey to explore how the age of autism diagnosis impacts well-being. They looked at 769 autistic adults to see if getting a name for their experiences... Read more »
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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 »
If you are a parent wondering if your child’s autism diagnosis is connected to your family history, or an adult recognizing traits in yourself after a relative’s diagnosis, you are not alone.... Read more »
New research suggests that your choice of daily newspaper does more than just inform your political opinions; it may actually be hardwiring automatic biases toward neurodivergent people into your brain. Your choice... Read more »
If you or a loved one has recently received an autism diagnosis, you might be navigating a maze of confusing terms. Is it a learning disability? A learning difficulty? What does “high... Read more »
If the sudden, unpredictable bangs and blinding flashes of fireworks fill you or an autistic loved one with dread instead of excitement, you are absolutely not alone. For many autistic individuals, events... Read more »