The "15-Minute City" is the urban planning concept everyone is talking about. Championed by leaders from Paris to Melbourne, it’s presented as the ultimate sustainable, human-centric solution to modern life.…
You have probably seen it, videos with captions like “Scanning is a staff member’s job, not a customer’s.” At first glance, it sounds reasonable. After all, are staff not there…
For many people with autism, ADHD, or both, having a long list of tasks does not lead to motivation or productivity. Instead, it can trigger a complete shutdown. This experience…
When the Reality Is a Search for Clarity, Accuracy, and Understanding Autistic people are often described using labels like argumentative, rigid, or always needing to be right. These assumptions show…
I’ve always thought I was just bad at languages. French class was this blur of nasal sounds, irregular verbs, and that one kid who rolled his R’s like he was…
There’s a common myth that bad grades equal low intelligence. Yet a huge number of autistic people — including some who later go on to become scientists, inventors, researchers, or…
ADHD and autism are surrounded by harmful myths — from “you just need to try harder” to “it’s just social awkwardness.” The reality is far more complex, involving executive dysfunction, sensory overload, relationship differences, financial routines, and co-occurring conditions like binge eating disorder. Differences in communication and reassurance needs in relationships can also cause significant stress and distrust, affecting a partner’s ability to focus on work. These aren’t excuses, but daily struggles. Greater awareness can replace stigma with understanding.
Running an online holistic shop sounds dreamy, right? Sharing lovely teas and wellness goodies with the world — all while channeling calm and positive vibes. Spoiler alert: the marketing side?…
In 2019, a groundbreaking study by the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium analyzed genetic data from hundreds of thousands of individuals. The researchers identified 109 genetic loci (locations on the genome) associated…
A new study in Molecular Psychiatry (May 17, 2024) led by Rini Pauly, Layla Johnson, F. Alex Feltus, and Emily L. Casanova explores a fascinating idea: could remnants of Neanderthal DNA contribute to autism? 🔍 What…
