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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 teach mindfulness and emotional literacy. My students are thriving." When a New York teacher wrote a Facebook post about why she designed her classroom for neurotypical students to resemble one ...

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 ...

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 ...