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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

5 Ways to Accept Yourself More Fully as an Autistic Person

Autism Acceptance Month encourages self-compassion and acceptance of autistic individuals, recognizing their unique experiences and challenges.
#neurodiversity
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Honoring Autism Acceptance Month 2026: Rethinking Soft Skills Training For Neurodiverse Employees

Soft skills training must be adapted to support neurodiverse employees, focusing on their unique strengths rather than traditional social norms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Anyone 'Neurotypical'? There Is No Universal Neurotype

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive abilities, and no individual can be strictly classified as 'neurotypical.'
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How to help your neurodivergent employees thrive on the job

Engaging with neurodivergent employees requires curiosity, high standards, and high support to foster an effective work environment.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Honoring Autism Acceptance Month 2026: Rethinking Soft Skills Training For Neurodiverse Employees

Soft skills training must be adapted to support neurodiverse employees, focusing on their unique strengths rather than traditional social norms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Anyone 'Neurotypical'? There Is No Universal Neurotype

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive abilities, and no individual can be strictly classified as 'neurotypical.'
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How to help your neurodivergent employees thrive on the job

Engaging with neurodivergent employees requires curiosity, high standards, and high support to foster an effective work environment.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Problem With 'Medically Unexplained' Symptoms

Many patients suffer from unexplained symptoms despite normal tests, and emerging research offers new insights into persistent physical symptoms and treatment options.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

'It's empowering to show my birthmark in public'

Displaying her birthmark publicly empowers Helen Stroud to reduce stigma around visible skin differences and promote self-acceptance.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is Your Audiologist Providing Person-Centered Care?

Person-centered care in hearing health prioritizes individual experiences and challenges, improving outcomes and communication.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The friend who always checks in on everyone but never tells anyone when they're struggling isn't hiding. They've simply never had the experience of someone noticing without being told, and after long enough, the idea of being spontaneously seen starts to feel like something that happens to other people. - Silicon Canals

Being the emotional caretaker in friendships can lead to neglecting one's own emotional needs and feelings.
#accessibility
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
Higher education

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Fundraising

How a blind man from Mass. made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

fromNature
2 months ago
Science

My mission to make life more user friendly for the disability community

Josh Miele is a blind scientist and adaptive-technology inventor who uses lived experience, activism, and rule-breaking to advance accessibility and inclusive design.
fromMedium
2 months ago
UX design

Accessibility debt and hidden costs

Postponing accessibility creates accessibility debt that compounds into lost trust, frustrated users, and reduced revenue while excluding millions (1.3 billion) of potential users.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Blind students face significant challenges due to inaccessible learning materials in online education programs.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Fundraising

How a blind man from Mass. made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
Typography
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

'A Lot of Blind People Have Been Left Out': How This LEGO Superfan is Rewriting the Rules For Builders

Matthew Shifrin founded Bricks for the Blind to create accessible LEGO instructions, enabling blind users to build independently.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Extending Awareness to Every Autistic Person

Autism awareness must encompass all autistic individuals, acknowledging their unseen struggles regardless of perceived high-functioning status.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ministers unveil right to try' plan to help disabled people find work

The government allows disabled individuals to try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to address workplace challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

Adrian Amora transitioned from software engineering to a tech concierge role to enhance job satisfaction and help older adults with technology.
Cancer
fromFast Company
4 days ago

If you want to get something done, hire a cancer patient

Cancer patients can and do work during treatment, challenging the stereotype that they are too fragile to maintain employment.
Travel
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Traveling Without Sight: How Blind and Visually Impaired Explorers Navigate the World

Traveling for blind individuals involves unique sensory experiences, emphasizing touch, sound, and memory rather than visual elements.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Scott Mills stepping back' from MS Society UK ambassador role after BBC sacking

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
SF parents
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'The HSE take for granted that family members will care for disabled adults when we're gone' - ageing carers decry lack of supports

Parents of adult children with disabilities fear inadequate care options as they age.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Real estate
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Neuroscience reveals that the feeling of home isn't about geography or architecture. It's a nervous system state. People who never learned to feel safe in the presence of others carry a portable homelessness that no mortgage, renovation, or relocation has ever been shown to resolve. - Silicon Canals

Home is not just a physical space; it's about the ability of one's nervous system to settle in the presence of others.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Designing for the invisible customer

The act of choosing in design is increasingly outsourced to digital gatekeepers, redefining the role of design and aesthetics.
#disability
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Upward Bound by Woody Brown review extraordinary debut from a non-speaking autistic author

Upward Bound serves as a dismal adult daycare for the disabled, highlighting the struggles of its clients and the compassion of its staff.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Upward Bound by Woody Brown review extraordinary debut from a non-speaking autistic author

Upward Bound serves as a dismal adult daycare for the disabled, highlighting the struggles of its clients and the compassion of its staff.
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
5 days ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.
#adhd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Neurodivergence and Post-Diagnosis Grief Among Adults

Late diagnosis of ADHD, autism, or dyslexia often leads to 'post-diagnosis grief' among adults, reflecting on lost opportunities and struggles without support.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Late-Diagnosed Mind: ADHD and Autism in Adults

Undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults lead to significant psychological costs, including high rates of anxiety and depression.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

Let's Ask Brains What ADHD Looks Like

ADHD is defined by 18 symptoms, with emerging research identifying adult-specific symptoms and innovative brain mapping studies revealing ADHD biotypes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Neurodivergence and Post-Diagnosis Grief Among Adults

Late diagnosis of ADHD, autism, or dyslexia often leads to 'post-diagnosis grief' among adults, reflecting on lost opportunities and struggles without support.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Late-Diagnosed Mind: ADHD and Autism in Adults

Undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults lead to significant psychological costs, including high rates of anxiety and depression.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 day ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Nobody prepares you for the exhaustion of being naturally magnetic - the way people assume your warmth has no limits, your attention has no cost, and your need to be seen doesn't exist - Silicon Canals

Emotional Magnetic Load (EML) describes the invisible weight of managing others' emotions while neglecting one's own needs.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The person in your life who never complains and handles everything isn't at peace - they learned so early that expressing a need cost them something that they stopped expressing needs entirely - Silicon Canals

Being perceived as 'low maintenance' can lead to neglecting personal needs and emotional struggles.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why Hypersensitivity Is an Emotional Superpower

Highly sensitive individuals process emotions deeply, which can be a strength in understanding social cues and empathy.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why Highly Sensitive People Feel Compelled to Manage Others' Feelings

Highly sensitive people often absorb others' emotions, leading to rescuing behaviors that can hinder personal growth and resilience.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Our son loved the outdoors invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk

Tomos Sleep suffers from severe ME, leaving him unable to walk or talk, highlighting the lack of support for those with this condition in Wales.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Erasure That Altered Who "Counts" as Autistic

In 1925, Sukhareva clearly described older boys who were writing for a school newspaper in a great literary style, playing musical instruments, creating art, connecting deeply with nature and select individuals, and holding on to their ethical principles. They also had sensory sensitivities, limited motor coordination, intense idiosyncratic interests, and difficulties with socializing.
Writing
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who are extremely good at reading a room often have no idea how to simply be in one. The scanning never stops. The social radar that everyone admires is the same system that prevents them from ever fully arriving anywhere, because arriving would require turning it off. - Silicon Canals

Emotional intelligence often acts as a surveillance system that hinders genuine connection rather than enhancing it.
UX design
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Neuroinclusion Isn't Special Treatment

Workplace design often reflects unexamined assumptions about people, which can negatively impact neurodivergent employees and overall productivity.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Mental Health Is One of Social Media's Biggest Content Categories. So Why Are Behavioral Health Employers Invisible? - Social Media Explorer

Mental health content on social media outperforms healthcare professionals, highlighting a marketing issue for behavioral health organizations.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

We in the autism science and advocacy community were just appalled at the way he went about selecting members. The current committee has been hijacked by a narrow ideological agenda that does not reflect either the broad autism community or the state of autism science.
US news
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Life with my autistic sons: How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?'

A father balances caring for elderly parents with disabilities while raising autistic sons and maintaining a large social media presence documenting his family's experiences.
#invisible-disabilities
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Decision to Disclose a Hidden Disability at Work

Job seekers with invisible disabilities often hide their conditions due to discrimination fears, missing opportunities for workplace accommodations that could improve their performance and comfort.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Decision to Disclose a Hidden Disability at Work

Job seekers with invisible disabilities often hide their conditions due to discrimination fears, missing opportunities for workplace accommodations that could improve their performance and comfort.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful?

Neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions overlap significantly, complicating service provision and funding support despite potential benefits of conceptual separation.
Medicine
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Autism in older adults: the health system must recognize its effects

Autism research neglects adults, yet older autistic individuals face higher rates of heart disease, Parkinson's-like symptoms, osteoporosis, and dementia, requiring systematic investigation and adapted healthcare pathways.
#adhd-diagnosis
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

My ADHD was missed until I was almost 40 women are struggling and underdiagnosed'

Women and girls with ADHD remain severely underdiagnosed, with one woman receiving her diagnosis at 37 after struggling with exhaustion, relationship difficulties, and frequent accidents throughout her life.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health | Letters

ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental conditions with distinct neurological differences, not spectrum traits everyone possesses; diagnosis provides crucial self-understanding and validation rather than limiting labels.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

My ADHD was missed until I was almost 40 women are struggling and underdiagnosed'

Women and girls with ADHD remain severely underdiagnosed, with one woman receiving her diagnosis at 37 after struggling with exhaustion, relationship difficulties, and frequent accidents throughout her life.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health | Letters

ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental conditions with distinct neurological differences, not spectrum traits everyone possesses; diagnosis provides crucial self-understanding and validation rather than limiting labels.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Disability in the Workforce: Untapped Potential

Implicit biases unconsciously influence hiring and workplace decisions against people with disabilities, contributing to their unemployment rate being nearly double that of non-disabled individuals.
Media industry
AI search engines and caption generation tools exhibit error rates exceeding 60%, creating accessibility barriers for users dependent on accurate captions for information access and professional opportunities.
#neurodivergence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Psychology

Neurodivergent Identity Is Not About Being Special

Recognizing neurodivergence or giftedness aligns identity with natural cognitive needs rather than claiming superiority, promoting congruence and better mental wellbeing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
#autism
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Autism in Women: TikTok Diagnosis or Self-Correction?

Late-diagnosed autism is increasingly recognized in high masking women, raising debates about social media influence and historical treatment in mental health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Autism in Women: TikTok Diagnosis or Self-Correction?

Late-diagnosed autism is increasingly recognized in high masking women, raising debates about social media influence and historical treatment in mental health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Gossip and Small Talk Means for the Neurodiverse

Gossip historically served social cohesion purposes but now primarily makes people feel better about themselves, while neurodivergent individuals who avoid gossip face vulnerability to bullying and social alienation.
Design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Invisible Losses of Chronic Illness

Chronic illness often leads to hidden struggles, requiring individuals to grieve losses while pursuing meaning and connection for a better future.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

New autism diagnosis under consideration by experts

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to (and How Not to) Help People Who Are Blind

When I take a walk in my neighborhood, my white hair, dark glasses, and white cane shout to the world that I am an older blind man. Some passers-by assume that I am lost and ask if I need help. It is true that blind people sometimes need help when using a mobility aid (a white cane or guide dog) to navigate their physical environment. However, once a person becomes proficient at traveling with a mobility aid, they typically need much less help.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Science of Belonging for People With IDD

Developmental disabilities are actually quite common. In the United States, about 1 in 6 children has a developmental disability (CDC, 2024). Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are a group of neurodevelopmental conditions usually present at birth that affect the trajectory of a person's physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2021). Conditions such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Cerebral Palsy, and others are examples of intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Public health
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Independence Fallacy That Disabled People Face

Destigmatizing interdependence for people with disabilities acknowledges diverse skills, applies equity principles, and fosters a more inclusive, equitable society.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Autism and ADHD Travel Together

AuDHD—being both autistic and ADHD—affects 50-70% of autistic people and 20-65% of ADHD individuals, yet remains underdiagnosed due to diagnostic overshadowing and historical clinical restrictions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Green Flags of Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Evaluations

Neurodiversity-affirming autism assessments center the individual's lived experience through respectful, collaborative evaluation and avoid stereotype-based diagnoses.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The AuDHD Strength of Being Attuned

Attuned AuDHD individuals have heightened perceptual and emotional sensitivity that fosters deep empathy and insight while increasing risk of sensory and emotional overload.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Strengths That Autistic Adults Often Bring to Work and Life

Autistic adults often have strengths like hyperfocus, deep knowledge, and attention to detail that, when recognized, improve quality of life, careers, and relationships.
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