Neurodivergent children, like all children, thrive in a supportive, empathetic and understanding environment. Unfortunately, our society is not always designed to meet their needs, since ...

An increasing number of people are identifying as "neurodivergent," which is a term used to describe individuals with differences in how their brains work. Everyone and every brain is unique, but some ...

Individuals with autism may try to appear more “neurotypical” to protect themselves, but this often comes at a great cost to their mental health. “Autistic masking” or camouflaging refers to the ...

I’ve been watching the slow babbling evolution of terms like “neurotypical” and “neurodiversity” with growing repulsion. It’s turned into a predictable social divide. The usage is based entirely on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julie is professor focused on workplace culture and talent retention Neurodiversity is a term to describe cognitive differences.

Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world can be exhausting, confusing, and overwhelming. Engaging in conversations and connecting with others, advocating for your needs, and forming simple ...

PORTSMOUTH — No Brain Is The Same, a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is on a mission to bridge the gap in understanding between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. Through ...

Suicide is far too common in autistic adults. Source: shutterstock One of the most impacting research studies I have read about autism is called Death by Suicide Among People With Autism: Beyond ...