A new study utilizing Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) has uncovered the profound psychological hurdles adults with ADHD face in their romantic lives. Researchers analyzed the lived experiences of 355 participants to understand... Read more »
In their classic 1998 textbook on cognitive neuroscience, Michael Gazzaniga, Richard Ivry, and George Mangun made a sobering observation: there was no clear mapping between how we process language and what was... Read more »
When talking about autism, some prefer to say “person with autism,” while others say “autistic person.” The difference may seem subtle, but for many in the autism community, these choices carry weight.... Read more »
Across the world in a wide range of contexts, many children and adults serve as informal interpreters. Often unnoticed and unacknowledged, these young language brokers play a crucial role in allowing communication... Read more »
Why do some people seem obsessed with being admired, yet struggle to truly connect with others? For those with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), this paradox—seeking validation while lacking empathy—can define their lives... Read more »
What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old during COVID-19,... Read more »
Dynamic iconicity refers to context-dependent relationships between a word’s form and the speaker’s intent. Unlike fixed sound-meaning associations, dynamic iconicity arises during communication—words that are longer or harder to produce may be... Read more »
Stade, E. C., Ungar, L., Eichstaedt, J. C., Sherman, G., & Ruscio, A. M. (2023). Depression and anxiety have distinct and overlapping language patterns: Results from a clinical interview. Journal of Psychopathology and... Read more »
After decades of interacting with children, teens, and parents as a pediatrician, I felt pretty confident about my communication skills. One of the challenges that awaited me, however, as I took on... Read more »