New research warns that treating neurological differences as national security threats isolates vulnerable people and denies them real care. A qualitative interview study with counter terrorism professionals explored how security frameworks interpret... Read more »
Imagine walking into a room and feeling like you have to put on a mask just to be accepted. For many adults with ADHD or autism, this is not a metaphor but... Read more »
Most scientific studies are designed with the “average” brain in mind. This often leaves neurodivergent individuals struggling to adapt to a world that was not built for them. A new methodological approach... Read more »
Imagine walking into a meeting and seeing two colleagues whispering. For many, it is a minor curiosity. For someone with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), it can feel like a physical blow to... Read more »
Neurodivergent individuals, such as those who are autistic and have ADHD, may struggle with mental health due to societal stigma, inadequate healthcare accommodations, and compounded stress from intersecting marginalized identities, increasing their... 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 »
Neurodivergence in women is often misunderstood, underdiagnosed, or misinterpreted due to the ways it manifests differently than in men across the lifespan. Much of the existing research and support systems treat neurodivergence... Read more »