Like many people of my generation, my early exposure to autism was through films like Rain Man and a Very Special Installment of the book series The Babysitter’s Club, I thought autism was a very specific cluster of symptoms – no eye contact, repetitive...
Imagine stepping into the depths of your own mind, confronting the shadows of unimaginable trauma, and emerging transformed—a journey that Holocaust survivor and author Ka-Tzetnik undertook through the lens of LSD therapy, as captured in a groundbreaking film about...
Nearly half of all U.S. veterans are service-connected for some form of disability. These disabilities range widely—some are visible, like the loss of a limb, while others are less obvious, such as chronic illnesses or hearing loss. But some wounds remain entirely...
Two major hurricanes back to back. Wars across the globe. Famine in Sudan. Political unrest. An approaching election. The barrage of bad news feels relentless. Every headline, every talking head on TV, every push notification, or yet another panicked Instagram reel,...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been misunderstood, and many myths about it continue to shape public perception, originating everywhere from movies to TikTok. These misconceptions can be damaging, leading to misdiagnosis, misunderstanding, or a lack of support...