Living in a world designed for neurotypical minds can be deeply challenging for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Many people on the spectrum experience chronic stress, exhaustion, and emotional pain from trying to fit in, often without the understanding or...
The Noise of Disinformation and the Human Cost In the immediate aftermath of yet another profoundly unscientific and harmful declaration from the United States Department of Health and Human Services about Autism Spectrum Disorder, my phone was buzzing relentlessly....
If you’re an adult who’s ever quietly wondered, Could I be autistic?, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. For many people, especially women, LGBTQ+ folks, and people who’ve learned to mask well, the signs of autism weren’t recognized...
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...
Have you ever felt different from others and wondered if these feelings could be related to autism? Are you curious if an autism diagnosis might provide insight into challenges you face in relationships or at work? For adults who have long suspected they may be on the...
Brief Autism Assessment Brief Autism Assessment A new service being offered by our specialized assessment team “Autism is not a disorder, but a different way of being human. There is no single definition of what is normal and what is abnormal. The...
