Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity

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To foster inclusive and compassionate spaces for trauma survivors, we should understand the neurology of trauma and its profound effects, as emphasized by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk.
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The UNILAD founder followed a rocky road to success — and his 2023 ADHD diagnosis proved revelatory.
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Temple Grandin's story reveals how embracing neurodiversity can lead to groundbreaking innovations and more successful teams.
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Kaelynn Partlow shares her story about life with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and how finding the right diagnosis helped her embrace her neurodivergent identity.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Going against the grain is often difficult — but necessary for outperformance over the long-term.
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The transformational change driven by AI will elevate neurodiversity inclusion as an organizational asset, argues Maureen Dunne.
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8mins
Dr. Temple Grandin shares how we can unlock the hidden gifts of neurodivergent minds.
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Police forces are choosing humans over algorithms to make some identifications.
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Could subfertility be an under-explored factor in autism risk?
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Our one-size-fits-all approach to sex education hasn't worked for a long time. Sex educator Emily Nagoski explains what we know (and don't know) about the role neurodiversity plays in intimacy.
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"I thought strangers knew who I was and were whispering about me as I walked by."
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Boys are four times as likely as girls to develop autism. Girls are nearly twice as likely to experience depression. The immune system may be a player in these and other brain-health disparities.
The majority of children who stutter will spontaneously recover from it without intervention, but some 20% of people do not.
Children who have a brain hemisphere removed — a procedure known as hemispherectomy — behave completely normally.
empathy training
There’s never been a better time to implement empathy training.