Why Autistic People Can Struggle in the Workplace

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 18, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mental health and interpersonal challenges can make it difficult for autistic people to hold down jobs, or thrive in the job they have. Seeking out support can often help.

Mental health and interpersonal challenges can make it difficult for autistic people to hold down jobs, or thrive in the job they have. Seeking out support can often help.

My Life With Neurodivergence

Jack Pemment MA, MS on November 9, 2022 in Blame the Amygdala

A community is formed when neurodiverse people compare and contrast experiences, rail against neurotypical norms, and bond over coping mechanisms.

A community is formed when neurodiverse people compare and contrast experiences, rail against neurotypical norms, and bond over coping mechanisms.

Does Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Create Barriers to Care?

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on November 8, 2022 in Eating Disorders Among Gender-Expansive and Neurodivergent Individuals

Many marginalized individuals report higher rates of eating disorders. Do private residential programs make treatment less accessible for them?

Many marginalized individuals report higher rates of eating disorders. Do private residential programs make treatment less accessible for them?

Is Owning a Pet Beneficial to Autistic Children?

Bozena Zawisz on November 7, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

The benefits and challenges of pet ownership for neurodiverse families.

The benefits and challenges of pet ownership for neurodiverse families.

What Is the "Spoons Theory" of Autism?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 4, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Thinking about their potential energy in terms of "spoons" can help autistic people avoid fatigue and burnout.

Thinking about their potential energy in terms of "spoons" can help autistic people avoid fatigue and burnout.

What I’d Like Neurotypical People to Know About Autism

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 1, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Personal perspective: Focusing on effort, rather than results, can help neurotypical people improve their relationships with their autistic loved ones.

Personal perspective: Focusing on effort, rather than results, can help neurotypical people improve their relationships with their autistic loved ones.

The Correlation Between Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on October 29, 2022 in Eating Disorders Among Gender-Expansive and Neurodivergent Individuals

Are you curious about the overlap between neurodivergence and eating disorders? Recent research is showing some interesting results.

Are you curious about the overlap between neurodivergence and eating disorders? Recent research is showing some interesting results.

AI Predicts Autism in Children from Medical Data

Cami Rosso on October 21, 2022 in The Future Brain

AI machine learning and real-world health claims data can predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children under 30 months.

AI machine learning and real-world health claims data can predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children under 30 months.

Ideas for Communicating With Your Autistic Child

Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D. on October 18, 2022 in The Resilient Brain

Their brain works differently, but communicating with your autistic (ASD) child is possible, and also helps decrease anxiety, strengthens your connection and helps them thrive.

Their brain works differently, but communicating with your autistic (ASD) child is possible, and also helps decrease anxiety, strengthens your connection and helps them thrive.

"You Don't Seem Autistic to Me"

Jessica Penot LPC on October 14, 2022 in The Forgotten Women

"You don't seem autistic" may seem like a harmless compliment, but it can be heartbreaking to those with autism.

"You don't seem autistic" may seem like a harmless compliment, but it can be heartbreaking to those with autism.

Are Mental Disorders Evolved Cognitive Styles?

Justin Garson Ph.D. on October 3, 2022 in The Biology of Human Nature

Recent research suggests that disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia might actually exist to aid group survival.

Recent research suggests that disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia might actually exist to aid group survival.

“Thoughts Are Not Feelings” Is Bad Psychological Advice

Devon Price Ph.D. on October 1, 2022 in Shrugging Off Should

A Personal Perspective: We know that the mind and the body are one inseparable whole. So why do we keep trying to distinguish between emotions and thoughts?

A Personal Perspective: We know that the mind and the body are one inseparable whole. So why do we keep trying to distinguish between emotions and thoughts?

Does Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Cause Trauma?

Bozena Zawisz on September 30, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

Despite boasting the highest scientific support for effectiveness in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, controversy surrounds ABA practice.

Despite boasting the highest scientific support for effectiveness in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, controversy surrounds ABA practice.

Girls With Autism Face Three Times the Risk of Sexual Assault

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Talking About Trauma

How various cognitive and social factors can put girls and women with ASD at higher risk for sexual assault.

How various cognitive and social factors can put girls and women with ASD at higher risk for sexual assault.

Seeking Comfort From Dogs

Wendy Lyons Sunshine, MA on September 24, 2022 in Tender Paws

What draws us to dogs? Maybe they offer something we aren't getting from other people.

What draws us to dogs? Maybe they offer something we aren't getting from other people.

Hypnosis for the Treatment of Autism

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on September 24, 2022 in Understanding Hypnosis

Hypnosis can provide unique tools in the treatment of autism for patients who have mild to little intellectual impairment.

Hypnosis can provide unique tools in the treatment of autism for patients who have mild to little intellectual impairment.

Preventing Autistic Burnout and ADHD Burnout

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on September 21, 2022 in Functional Legacy Mindset

In order to treat symptoms of autistic and ADHD burnout, the child's environment needs to be accommodated to be more in sync with their needs.

In order to treat symptoms of autistic and ADHD burnout, the child's environment needs to be accommodated to be more in sync with their needs.

Autism and Sensory Needs

Bozena Zawisz on September 15, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

The majority of children on the autism spectrum experience atypical sensory sensitivity, associated with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges.

The majority of children on the autism spectrum experience atypical sensory sensitivity, associated with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges.

The Damage Caused by Infantilizing the Disabled

Erik Raschke on August 31, 2022 in What Will You Do When I’m Gone?

Think you are kind to disabled people? You might actually be infantilizing them.

Think you are kind to disabled people? You might actually be infantilizing them.

Why Many People With Autism Dislike Functioning Labels

Jessica Penot LPC on August 23, 2022 in The Forgotten Women

"Functioning" labels can either isolate and stigmatize people with autism or invalidate their difficulties.

"Functioning" labels can either isolate and stigmatize people with autism or invalidate their difficulties.

Why I Don't Show My Emotions as an Autistic Woman

Claire Jack Ph.D. on August 23, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Personal perspective: Autistic people often struggle to appraise emotionally-triggering situations and may hide their emotions in order to appear calm.

Personal perspective: Autistic people often struggle to appraise emotionally-triggering situations and may hide their emotions in order to appear calm.

Nonverbal Mirroring and the Challenge of Eating Disorder Therapy

Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on August 21, 2022 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

While nonverbal mirroring can enhance interpersonal relationships in therapy, new research suggests it could be ineffective for those with eating disorders.

While nonverbal mirroring can enhance interpersonal relationships in therapy, new research suggests it could be ineffective for those with eating disorders.

Using the "5-Tool" vs. "2- or 3-Tool Player" Analogy

David Krauss Ph.D. on August 21, 2022 in Atypical Children – Extraordinary Parenting

This sports analogy can help parents make more sense of their children's neuropsychological testing results and understand the multiple intelligences model.

This sports analogy can help parents make more sense of their children's neuropsychological testing results and understand the multiple intelligences model.

Why Autism Might Not Make You a Better Environmentalist

Justin Gregg Ph.D. on August 18, 2022 in Elegant Arguments

Does having autism make you a better climate activist? New research suggests otherwise.

Does having autism make you a better climate activist? New research suggests otherwise.

Autism in Schools: What Do Parents Want?

Bozena Zawisz on August 18, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

Parents of children on the autism spectrum want schools to be open to conversations about modifying the environment to consider their children's unique learning styles.

Parents of children on the autism spectrum want schools to be open to conversations about modifying the environment to consider their children's unique learning styles.

How Autistic People Experience Sensory Processing Issues

Claire Jack Ph.D. on August 17, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autistic people tend to experience intense sensory processing issues that can cause pain, anxiety, and discomfort in all aspects of daily life.

Autistic people tend to experience intense sensory processing issues that can cause pain, anxiety, and discomfort in all aspects of daily life.

How Neurodiversity Has Changed

John Elder Robison on August 16, 2022 in My Life With Asperger's

Have you ever wondered about your own neurodiversity, but thought, "that's just for autistic people?" Think again.

Have you ever wondered about your own neurodiversity, but thought, "that's just for autistic people?" Think again.

From Autistic Linear Spectrum to Pie Chart Spectrum

Claire Jack Ph.D. on August 16, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder suggests a linear progression. Representing autism as a pie chart instead could better show the diversity of experience.

The "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder suggests a linear progression. Representing autism as a pie chart instead could better show the diversity of experience.

5 Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on August 15, 2022 in Night Sweats and Delusions of Grandeur

Surprising ways that gut microbiota may help diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and other brain-based conditions.

Surprising ways that gut microbiota may help diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and other brain-based conditions.

'Autistic Person' or 'Person With Autism'?

Bozena Zawisz on July 31, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

Exploring person-first language (i.e., “person with autism”) and diagnosis-first language (i.e., “autistic person”) in a parent's journey.

Exploring person-first language (i.e., “person with autism”) and diagnosis-first language (i.e., “autistic person”) in a parent's journey.