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” 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.
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!
This resources page is for autistic adults seeking services in Pennsylvania, USA, some specific to Allegheny county.
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 finally ready to speak up for himself after harsh claims as serious as rape and grooming. Learn more about about his story.
Discover the reasons why I believe waiting for DEI to occur naturally is not enough, backed by historical insights and personal reflections.
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.
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!
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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.
Am I bad at parenting or do I have a challenging child? This question may be a sign you’re having an existential crisis.