by Qrkiez | Sep 13, 2025 | Research on Neurodivergence, School
Autism research continues to evolve, and in the last three months, several important studies have offered new insights. Here are five recent discoveries, all peer-reviewed, that may help families, educators, and clinicians understand the science behind autism. 1....
by Sarah Juliana | Sep 8, 2025 | Neurodivergent Voices, School
Transitioning back to school can be a very challenging and stressful time for many neurodivergent students. This includes K-12 and college students as well as Neurodivergent educators. Autistic students are the most impacted by this stressor, but it can affect other...
by Michelle Waugh | Aug 18, 2025 | Children, Family, School
Special Needs Students Have Special Needs For many children, learning to read, write, and comprehend stories is a natural progression. But for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and other conditions, these milestones can feel like mountains. Sounding out...
by Elsbeth Seymour (She/They) | Aug 11, 2025 | Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, Work
For most of my life, I felt like I had everything *except* the ability to code. I could write, build systems, sequence ideas, and teach. But code? That felt like a locked door that I wasn’t meant to open. I’m neurodivergent, a hyperlexic pattern-spotter who struggles...
by Archana Makineni | Aug 4, 2025 | Children, Family, Neurodivergent Voices
Our autism journey began quietly with just a growing sense in our hearts that something wasn’t quite right. My son was born here in the United States, and like most new parents, we were filled with dreams and plans. When he turned one, we moved back to India to be...
by Dr. Jeff Levine | Jul 28, 2025 | Friendship, Humor, Yiddishkeit
—or—”They Said ‘It’s Not You, It’s Your Social Skills” (Which Was Nice of Them) You ever lose a friend so quietly, you don’t even know they left until you realize you’re talking to yourself in the group chat like a schmendrik in the void? Oy, don’t get me...
by Ben Schatzel | Jul 21, 2025 | History, Myths, Research on Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence isn’t new – despite the news. Autism isn’t a modern ‘epidemic’—it’s an enduring thread in human history, from prehistoric artisans to today’s tech innovators. To suggest that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a recent phenomenon is to neglect the very...
by Lee Kantz | Jun 23, 2025 | Children, Research on Neurodivergence
In today’s New York Times, Dr. Allen Frances suggests in a guest essay a reason why autism is on the rise. Dr. Frances is part of the task force overseeing the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) that defines mental disorders,...
by Sarah Juliana | Jun 16, 2025 | Children, Professional Voices, School, Work
We have all heard the saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but how do we judge if something is actually broken? Of course, the term “broken” is quite derogatory to Neurodivergent (ND) people, and for a good reason. Still, there is a point to be made here: when...
by Susan Fitzell | Jun 9, 2025 | Mentorship, Professional Voices, Work
More and more companies are recognizing the invaluable strengths that neurodiverse employees bring to the table. This growing awareness is fostering an environment where workplace accommodations are not just provided but normalized, allowing individuals like you to...