Co-authored by Robert Mueller, Ph.D., and Divya Bhupal. “There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of... Read more »
Many people seem to move through life with a clear, singular trajectory. They have one career, which is often a big part of their identity. But many of us don’t. We are... Read more »
Autistic students often experience significant psychological and systemic barriers in mainstream education that often lead to long-term trauma. These barriers result in disproportionately high rates of school exclusion, chronic absenteeism, and school... Read more »
Imagine constantly feeling like you are “too much” or “difficult,” yet struggling to accomplish tasks that seem effortless for everyone else. You might be told to sit still, lower your voice, or... Read more »
A recent qualitative study invites us into the homes of nine families in Nepal to understand the “lived experience” of raising an autistic child. Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, researchers moved beyond... Read more »
A fresh experiment reveals how the mind’s ability to connect emotional dots may underlie depression, alexithymia, and autism traits. Key Points A new task shows that people vary in how well they... Read more »
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to confront the many factors that contribute to suicide risk. Among these, one of the most overlooked and deadly is the intersection of eating... Read more »