A temporary increase in neuronal activity in the cortex of newborn mice leads to social deficits in adulthood, according to a new preprint. Those adult rodents also show changes in brain electrical activity, gene expression and connectivity that are reminiscent of autism. The analysis lends support to a prominent hypothesis of autism’s origins, which holds […]
What if growing up doesn’t follow a straight line anymore, and that’s perfectly normal? This episode explores the evolving journey of emerging adulthood, the hidden challenges today’s young people face, and how parents can support them without falling into outdated expectations. From delayed independence to collaborative planning, discover why there’s no one-size-fits-all path to thriving. […]
New Today! Our guest, Clifford Myers is a 16-year stand-up comedy veteran, Founder of The Other Comedy Company, and President of The Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch and Improv Comedians (CASC).Clifford uses his unique position at the intersection of comedy, education and advocacy to speak on ADHD, humor and creativity as complex human traits, the […]
Distractibility, novelty-seeking, and a tendency to expect the worst all contribute to the ADHD-related challenge of staying with the good and shaking off the bad. When this happens with my own therapy clients with ADHD, I recommend self-monitoring, or the practice of observing your mood and behavior with intention. In my experience, it has powerful […]
Medicaid is life for my mostly non-speaking autistic adult son. He grew up in NY District 11, and at 22, is more than just a resident of our neighborhood of Bay Ridge. He has a symbiotic relationship with his neighborhood. People might recognize his smile, or even know his name. Since he aged out of […]
Not every young adult follows a path from point A to point B after high school, and that might be the key to growth. In this episode, we will explore how parents can support complex kids during one of life’s most uncertain transitions. From building trust to stepping back at the right time, this conversation […]
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and […]
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and […]
Being a mom is hard, but being a single mom is even harder. Michelle Dempsey-Multack (@themichelledempsey) is on a mission to help single moms learn how to co-parent and move on. Dempsey-Multack, a well-respected certified divorce coach, has used her personal experience and knowledge to help women all around the world. With a social media […]
Note: Our friend Michelle Guppy has shared her journey with Brandon for many years. She has a raw, honest blog called Life With Autism In Pictures. Yesterday, she tried to post one of her blog entries on her Facebook page, and Facebook would not let her. We’re running an excerpt today, and hope you will […]
As part of our Education Special, we sit down with Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris. In an extensive interview, he addresses some of the biggest issues facing the third level system in Ireland. Plus, he discusses his personal journey from dropping out of college to becoming ‘Baby of […]
Promising review: “Ohhhh, what a lifesaver. My husband is the pancake maker in our house, he does that something special with the kids on weekends, while he lets me sleep in a bit. But when I wake up and come downstairs, I am Always found a big mess to clean up. He cooks them but […]
