Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder Diagnostic Criteria: DSM-V
Social Communication Disorder is a common diagnosis that may be given to autistic people alongside, or instead of, an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
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Neurodiversity
Humans are weird and brains are complex. Neurodiversity is a term that encompasses the neurotypical and the neurodivergent.
Is anyone truly neurotypical? Maybe not but Western society has created standards that set expectations for everyone to conform, cultivating its definition.
Neurodiversity is beautiful, it’s simply the diversity in how humanity thinks. It’s what makes us human and sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult
“Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult” was a presentation featuring Tessa Watkins and Dr. Jessica Maher at Rep. Dan Miller’s 11th annual Disability & Mental Health Summit. This talk was given in person on April 19, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Services for Autistic Adults in Pennsylvania
This resources page is for autistic adults seeking services in Pennsylvania, USA, some specific to Allegheny county.
Interested in becoming a Medical Professional for Autism?
If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a medical professional that can diagnose autism in others, help autistic patients and their families, or further autism research, then this Q&A page is for you!
Harry Thompson’s Statement Addressing the Allegations [Video & Transcript]
Listen or read PDA Extraordinaire Harry Thompson’s public statement addressing the false rape and grooming allegations made against him in March 2023.
Harry Thompson PDA Extraordinaire is back online after a mental health year
Harry Thompson “PDA Extraordinaire” is finally ready to speak up for himself after harsh claims as serious as rape and grooming. Learn more about about his story.
The Necessity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Schools
Discover the reasons why I believe waiting for DEI to occur naturally is not enough, backed by historical insights and personal reflections.
Tessa Watkins joins Dr. Crystal Morrison on The Village Vision Podcast
Tessa talks about how and why they received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis as an adult and other aspects of being an autistic parent in episode 16 of The Village Vision podcast.
Disability & Mental Health Summit 2024—Looking for Speakers!
The 11th annual Disability & Mental Health Summit will be April 18-19 and the we’re currently looking for speaker proposals! Deadline for submission is November 12, 2023!
Enabling Automatic Live Captions in Google Chrome
Get step-by-step instructions on how to enable automated live captions in the Google Chrome desktop browser.
Enabling Automatic Live Captions for Zoom
Get step-by-step instructions on how to enable automated live captions on Zoom.
Double Rainbows: The Fascinating Connection Between Autism and Gender Identity
From neurodivergent to gender divergent, take a deeper look about the interplay in the autistic brain of people who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming.