Autism shares social and emotional traits with certain personality disorders, like schizoid and obsessive-compulsive PD. Studying this link helps clinicians distinguish between overlapping conditions, avoid misdiagnosis, and tailor treatment more effectively, especially... Read more »
Social cues – those subtle, unspoken signals in conversation and body language – can feel like a mysterious language. They include things like facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and implied meanings... Read more »
Do you ever catch yourself thinking and worrying in circles, unable to shut off your brain? If you have ADHD, this scenario might feel all too familiar. Many people with attention deficit... Read more »
When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially when they’re tired and/or... Read more »
When it comes to mental health, we’ve all heard the phrase: “It runs in the family.” And it’s true—psychiatric conditions like autism and schizophrenia have a clear genetic component. But if genes... Read more »
Autistic individuals are often unfairly stereotyped as lacking empathy. This myth can be hurtful and misleading. In reality, many autistic people do feel empathy deeply, though they may express it in ways... Read more »
Life is a mixed bag of good days and challenging days. At times, a situation, event, or interaction with another person leaves us in an uncomfortable or distressing emotional state. Emotions—especially negative... Read more »
What are some of the most important skills a child can learn? We all know the importance of doing well in school or being a good person. Those are important, of course.... Read more »
In my mental vault for thorny memories, there is a section reserved for insensitive people. One memory involves a colleague from a previous job whom we will call Brenda. During a staff... Read more »
Autistic and ADHD individuals often form strong friendships, with many reporting a natural attraction between these neurodivergent groups. This connection stands in stark contrast to the challenges they may face when trying... Read more »