The teenage brain is built to help young people explore the questions, “Who am I?” and “Where do belong?” Answering these questions isn’t a solitary endeavor. It’s a profoundly social one. As... Read more »
Why do some autistic students excel in certain areas of school but face setbacks in others? It’s a question many parents, teachers, and policymakers are grappling with as awareness of autism in... Read more »
Young people with ADHD in higher education often struggle with focus, time management, emotional regulation, and academic stress. These challenges can lead to poor grades, low self-esteem, and dropout. Studying these issues... Read more »
Neurodivergent students (such as those who are autistic or have ADHD) may encounter difficulties in educational settings due to several factors. Sensory sensitivities can make classroom environments overwhelming, while social communication differences... Read more »
Imagine a triangle: at its corners are your needs for autonomy (feeling in control), competence (feeling capable), and relatedness (feeling connected). When these needs are met in your academic life, you feel... Read more »
Autism in girls often presents differently than in boys, with subtler social difficulties, more socially acceptable special interests, and greater masking of autistic traits. This can lead to underdiagnosis and lack of... Read more »