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The Pandemic's Impacts on Mental Health
Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the lives of many, shifting priorities drastically. With financial concerns coupled with...
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Mar 16, 20215 min read
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Engaging Neurodiversity Events and Workshops
The unprecedented changes that we have all endured in the past year has set us back in more ways than we could have imagined. The support...
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Jan 22, 20214 min read
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Microaggressions and Ableist Terms
The popular Persian poet Rumi wrote, “Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” Our words are our power —...
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Dec 31, 20203 min read
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Impact of COVID-19 on Neurodivergent Individuals
COVID-19 and Winter: As we delve further into the holiday season and cold weather, it is critical to remain aware of the risks associated...
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Dec 14, 20205 min read
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Neurodiversity and New Year's Resolutions
With the start of every year comes the opportunity to become a better version of who you were in the past. After a year full of...
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Dec 10, 20204 min read
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Educating Ourselves About Neurodiversity: Recommended Books and Podcasts
Taking that step to educate yourself on what it means to step into the shoes of a neurodiverse individual can help you better understand...
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Dec 8, 20203 min read
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Thanksgiving and Neurodiversity
As we approach Thanksgiving this year, we would like to reflect on the aspects that we are extremely appreciative of. Although this year...
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Nov 25, 20203 min read
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Shining Light on Influential Neurodivergent Individuals
Many neurodivergent individuals continue to aspire us and impact our world in profound manners daily. Here, we have listed eight among...
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Nov 23, 20204 min read
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Why Communication is Key
The Importance of Communication: Communication is a key factor in everyday life and finding ways in which we can connect as a society has...
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Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Recognizing the Importance of Youth in Igniting Conversations
The Rise in Youth Activism: As society continues to progress, so does the idea of what it means to be neurodivergent. More than ever...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read
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The Models of Disability: The Luminescent Intersection
Models of Disability: There are three primary models of disability that are typically discussed: the medical model, the social model, and...
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Oct 24, 20206 min read
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Shining Light on Neurodivergent Artists
While the media does not seem to highlight neurodiversity, it is important to acknowledge that we have the ability to recognize that many...
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Oct 14, 20204 min read
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The Representation of Neurodiversity: Glaring Issues
Neurodiversity in the Media: As our society grapples with current social issues in light of a resurgence in protests regarding racial...
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Oct 2, 20204 min read
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Neurodiversity in Education: A Flash at the Past
An Explanation of Special Education: Special education serves an essential role within our society. Specifically designed to...
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Sep 23, 20204 min read
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Casting Light on Mental Health
Mental Health in the Context of Neurodiversity: No matter one’s color, gender, or story, suicide is an illness that sweeps over nearly...
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Sep 17, 20204 min read
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Sparking Conversation: Organizations to Support
The Problem With a Cure: Often misleading supporters of the neurodivergent community, many organizations promote themselves in a way that...
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Sep 12, 20204 min read
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Highlighting the Significance of Neurodiversity in STEM
Neurodiversity in STEM: “In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.” Maya Angelou’s words express the very heart of the...
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Sep 11, 20204 min read
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Shedding Light on Neurodiversity and Social Justice
A Look at History: Intersectional Stereotypes and Judgement: “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of...
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Sep 11, 20204 min read
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Neurodiversity at a Glance: Conditions and Symptoms
It is critical to remember that the concept of neurodiversity emphasizes that any variation from the typical brain, termed...
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Sep 4, 20204 min read
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Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Myth Number 1: Neurological variations are flaws. Fact: Much like human variation such as skin color to hair type, neurodiversity should...
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Aug 30, 20202 min read
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