We Belong: Honoring Neurodiverse and Specially Abled Musicians
Musician and educator Joseph S. Lento share his new project for highlighting the accomplishments of specially abled musicians: the We Belong Performing Arts Virtual Hall of Fame.
Low-Cost (and Easy) Solutions for Aging in Place
Here are a few ways to make your home more senior-friendly, and help prevent some of the most common injuries.
Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design
David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of accommodating the differences in our brains.
Need-Fulfillment: the Key to Happiness
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains how meeting our needs may be the key to happiness.
Developing Healthy Relationships for Young Adults with Autism & Learning Differences
Pilar Page, MSW and Mike Vaughn, M.Ed. of the College Internship Program (CIP) highlight how through healthy communication, young adults with autism and other learning differences can effectively develop healthy relationships within their community.
The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities
Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and sharing their diagnoses.
The Evolutionary Advantages of Mental Illness
Comedian and mental illness self-advocate Frank King discusses how he feels the abilities that come along with neurodiversity may have roots in our ancestors.
5 Self-Care Activities You Can Do as a Family
When you imagine self-care, you probably picture solo activities such as taking a long bubble bath or going for a run. And if you're a parent, your next thought is probably how to go about accomplishing these feats, as you don’t have time for anything. But the truth is, self-care doesn't have to be solitary!
Mental Health On The Autism Spectrum: a Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses the importance of caring for mental health to avoid "autistic burnout".
What is a Covert Narcissist?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains the characteristics of covert narcissists, and looks at their impacts on relationships.
Noise Sensitivity On The Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate Eric Zimmerman discusses how he copes with noise sensitivity issues.
Co-Occurrence of Psychiatric Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities: What Caregivers Should Know
Coralia Ivan-Suciu provides education and specific resources to the caregivers of individuals dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and a psychiatric disorder.
What is the Imposter Syndrome?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses "imposter syndrome": feeling like a fraud due to self-doubt and lack of confidence.
Autism & Independence: Supporting Parents Through the Transition
Amalia Starr discusses the importance of supporting parents of children with autism, and shares lesson she learned from her own son.
Top Reasons Caregivers Can Benefit From Yoga and Meditation
Karen Weeks offers suggestions for caregivers on how to use yoga and meditation to practice self-care and manage stress.
What Is A Narcissist?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how to recognize traits common to people with narcissistic personality traits.
Extreme Makeover – Education Edition: Redesigning School Systems to Suit Students of All Abilities (Pt.2)
Mathew Ryan Morin continues his look at ways to improve learning, with a focus on personalized education.
5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for making lasting changes in the New Year.
Extreme Makeover – Education Edition: Redesigning School Systems to Suit Students of All Abilities (Pt.1)
By Mathew Ryan Morin The secret to a successful life is as follows: You don’t…
9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
We Are Parents & Caregivers Of Neurodiverse Children
By Britt-Mari Sykes Ph.D. We are parents and caregivers who love, support, cheerlead, comfort and accept…
Healthy Aging Tips for Living Your Best Life
By Karen Weeks Aging Aging is inevitable, but how you age isn’t. Some seniors are…
Experiential Learning: Social-Emotional Growth Through Storytelling
Eva Grayzel discusses how she uses storytelling for social development in kids, and offers tips for everyone to use this important tool.
Recognizing & Overcoming Denial
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the unhealthy role denial can play in our lives, and how to change our actions and overcome it.
What is Synesthesia?
Andrew Barry defines Synesthesia, and shares the story of three individuals that our excelling with this neurological difference.
Mental Health & Relationships: Narcissists and “Love Bombs”
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the concept of "love bombs" and the role they can play in relationships with narcissism.
Autism, Passions, and Milestones
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses how his passion for model building and woodworking has allowed him to accomplish personal milestones.
Living with a Brain Injury – Eight Years Out
David A. Grant reflects on the journey of recovery he has experienced since receiving a brain injury eight years ago.
Autism & Self-Care: Utilizing “Pre-Charge” Days
Autism self-advocate Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discusses how "pre-charge" days help her prepare for stressful periods and avoid meltdowns in advance.
Interviewing People With Autism Within The Criminal Justice System
Philip J. Morris discusses the challenges law enforcement officers have in properly interviewing people with autism, and offers tips for better equipping the police.
Six Simple Steps Seniors Can Take to Battle Insomnia
Karen Weeks offers six steps seniors can use to fight insomnia and get a restful sleep.
Mental Health & Relationships: Overcoming Codependency
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how codependency can develop inside of relationships, and gives tools for overcoming it.
Worry Less Now: The Three P’s of Anxiety
Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo highlight some of the main causes of anxiety, and gives some tools and tips to overcome them.
When Parenting Becomes Toxic
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how emotionally toxic relationships can form between parents and children, and tools on what to do when it happens.
Do We Need Famous People to Generate Dyslexia Awareness?
Tiffany Sunday looks at the trend to spread dyslexia awareness through the stories of the famous, and highlights the unsung heroes with the diagnosis.
Narcissists and Scapegoats: A Comparison of Traits and Behaviors
Naome Soleil, Ph.D. discusses, through her personal experiences, the relationship between narcissistic and "scapegoat" personalities.
An Employer’s Guide to Autism & Neurodiversity
The autistic population is rich in individuals with tremendous skills, unique perspectives and a desire to engage in the workforce - and all employers need to know about this tremendous pool of neurodiverse talent!
Finding Happiness at Work
Laura Berger discusses the scientific aspects of happiness, and how to make them improve your mood at work.
Amazing Grace: One Family’s Story of Hope and Autism
Crystal Y. Sanford, M.Ed., M. A. CCC-SLP shares her journey as an autism parent, highlights the things her daughter Grace is doing to overcome challenges, and shows why all families with a member on the spectrum should have hope.
Mental Health & Relationships: Can a Narcissist Love?
People who love narcissists are starved for expressions of love. But, narcissists are capable of giving them? Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT answers that question in this article.
Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism
Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand what accommodations her son, who is also on the spectrum, could benefit from.
Evolving Different Brains: ADHD, Technology & the Productivity Paradox
Harold S. Reitman, M.D. discusses a recent study finding the use of technology may lead to increases in ADHD diagnoses, and what that may mean for all of our brains.
Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style
Corporate consultant, author and speaker Tiffany Sunday gives people with dyslexia tips for to have a successful first day of a new job.
Finding Motivation in Parkinson’s Self-Advocates
Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. discusses how her experience at the Parkinson’s Policy Forum has given added motivation to her work.
Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?
Dogs can be highly emotionally intelligent, and thanks to the tips and tools in this article by Laura Berger, so can you!
Every Brain Has Something to Offer: The Value of Diversity & Creating Meaningful Work
Britt-Mari Sykes Ph.D. discusses how the value of making meaningful work is vitally important for everone, regardless of diagnosis.
How Neurodiversity Shaped Me Into Who I Am Today
Allison Dyke discusses how her journeys with family members with Huntington’s disease, as well as her own challenges, but her on the path to working for those of us with different brains.
How Cognitive Distortions Harm Us
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or perfectionism, your thinking can skew your perceptions. Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores how these skewed perceptions can result in cognitive distortions.
10 Reasons to Play Tennis For Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Love Serving Autism founder Lisa Pugliese discusses her top reasons why individuals on the spectrum will benefit from participating in tennis activities.
Autism Inclusion in Schools: It Worked For Me
Canadian autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses the importance of inclusion in schools for people on the spectrum, and the impact it had on his life.
The Role of Exposure to Neurotoxic Chemicals in Neurodiversity
Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. discusses the role neurotoxic chemicals can play in creating neurodiverse conditions, and gives tips on prevention and treatment options.
The Keys to Personal Growth for Different Brains
Russell Lehmann charts how he went from an almost non-verbal, low-functioning child with autism to an internationally known author, poet and motivational speaker advocating for neurodiversity.
A Student’s Journey Through the Math Learning Disorder Dyscalculia
College student Alexandra Wright discusses her lifelong challenges with math, and how a diagnosis of dyscalculia put her on the path to overcoming her challenges.
Mental Health & Relationships: Confronting Abuse
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses abuse in relationships with narcissists, and highlights ways to effectively confront it.
The Challenge In Our Lifetime Is Neurodiversity
J.R. Reed discusses the concept of neurodiversity, and his own diagnosis as being on the spectrum.
Brain Injury Support Groups – A Lifeline to Recovery
Traumatic brain injury survivor David Grant discusses the positive impact TBI support groups have had on his life.
The Intersection of Autism and Improv: One Grandmother’s Story
Sandy Bruce discusses the role improv can play in helping people with autism, and the good it did for her own grandson.
3 R’s of Holistic Advocacy: Relationship, Respect, and Resilience
Naome Soleil, Ph.D. discusses her own history as an educator, and shares what she learned through her experiences about the "3 Rs of holisitic advocacy".
A Firsthand Look at the Benefits of Flotation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Technique)
Flotation-REST. What on Earth is it, and how can it benefit me? If you find yourself pondering this out loud, rest assured, you are not alone!
Mental Health & Relationships: Navigating Codependency
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the challenges of codependency, and offers tips for navigating the relationship and mental health challenges it can inspire.
Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck
Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs children, and reflects on memories of his own mother.
Autism & Socialization: The Ins and Outs of Successful Conversations
High school student Ruby Sasson, who is on the autism spectrum, shares tips and tricks that have helped her develop better conversational skills.
Music Never Met A Brain It Couldn’t Help
Joseph S. Lento discusses the good music can do for brains, regardless of what diagnosis they may have.
How Resilient Are YOU?
Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. discusses the importance of resilience, and presents a simple guide finding out how resilient YOU are.
When Different Brains Grow Up: the NDSS Adult Down Syndrome Summit
Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses the importance of giving support to people with Down syndrome through adulthood, and how the recent NDSS Adult Summit highlighted this growing concern.
Parenting With An Eye Toward Adulthood
Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. continues her look at redefining "adulting" by focusing on where parenthood comes into play.
One Parent’s View of Neurodiversity
Cheryl Fox, M.O.T., OTR/L C/NDT discusses how her daughter's diagnosis with autism changed her life, and inspired her to become a pediatric occupational therapist for the neurodiverse.
Living with OCD and Autism
Eric Zimmerman discusses his how he has taken control of his dual diagnoses of OCD and autism.
Creating the First Summit for Adults with Down Syndrome
Sara Hart Weir, M.S. and Jadene S. Ransdell of the National Down Syndrome Society discuss the genesis of the upcoming first summit for adults with Down syndrome.
Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs of Dating a Narcissist
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT highlights some of the common warning signs, and blind spots, related to dating someone with narcissistic personality traits.
Advancing Adults with Autism Beyond the Summit
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses how he hopes a recent autism summit in his community will be the first of many.
What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for ADHD and Autism
"The Autism Doctor" Dr. Brian Udell discusses ways to measure progress in the treatment of children with autism and ADHD.
Autism 101: “First, then” For All
Rita Roem discusses the concept of "first, then," and how it is can be a great tool for parents of the neurodiverse.
Positive IEP Meetings- Yes they are possible!
Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino gives tips to parents for ensuring their IEP meetings are successful and productive.
A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine
Mark A Vacker, M.D. discusses how a personal medical crisis led him to understand the value of integrative medicine.
How to Have a Successful Autism Doctor Visit
Dr. Brian Udell discusses tips for ensuring a positive doctor visit for for your child with autism or other developmental challenges.
Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains
Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. looks at "adulting," and examines how people, regardless of diagnosis, develop the skills they use as adults.
Autism & Careers: Facing the Fear of Uncertainty
Jackie M. Marquette, Ph.D. discusses the challenge some people with autism face in seeking a career, and presents an activity to help recognize and manage the fears associated with it.
Early Childhood Learning: Supporting Neurodiversity From the Womb and On
John Mavros discusses the importance of building language skills in children from before birth and beyond.
6 Tips For a Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day
Darlene Lancer, MFT gives 6 tips for making sure your Valentine's Day is enjoyable, and good for your mental health.