When we think of addiction, we often imagine the dramatic scenes from TV or movies, where a person’s life is visibly falling apart. But there’s a version of addiction that looks nothing... Read more »
For many autistic women, a diagnosis in adulthood can be both a relief and a reckoning. While it may bring clarity to years of uncertainty, a new study highlights that late diagnosis... Read more »
Many autistic women do mask their autism without even realizing it. In fact, “masking” – also known as camouflaging or pretending to be neurotypical – can be an unconscious behavior that autistic... Read more »
There are women in my life who just show up. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed or whether the scales of giving and receiving are evenly balanced. I know who... Read more »
This is Part 2 of a three-part series. Read Part 1 here. From an evolutionary standpoint, women’s leadership traits can be viewed as extensions of roles in cooperation, social bonding, and problem-solving... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition where people experience difficulties sustaining attention, sitting still, or controlling their impulses. The condition is serious enough that it significantly decreases life expectancy by an... Read more »
Music therapy is a clinical intervention that uses music-based experiences to address therapeutic goals. It can involve listening to, creating, or performing music under the guidance of a trained therapist. For mental... Read more »
Self-diagnosis of autism involves identifying as autistic without formal clinical assessment. It’s particularly relevant for women and gender non-conforming individuals who often face barriers to diagnosis due to gender bias in diagnostic... Read more »
Source: Elisabeth Jurenka / Unsplash When you hear the word “spinster,” what kind of person do you envision? Now, holding that thought, consider the word “bachelor.” Who comes to mind? Likely, you’d... Read more »
Source: Taha Mazandarani / Unsplash As we take stock of the year and look forward to 2025, I want to share some key points on the challenges women face that were shared... Read more »