By Robert Chapman — 2019
Can neurodiversity proponents keep the notion of mental pathology?
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Why personal development is so important and how to improve yourself.
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The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.
In a work world dominated by automation, digitalization, and increasing incivility, the need for one group of workers, those whom I call “sensitive strivers,” has never been greater.
Let’s move beyond superpowers but not forget to keep promoting our strengths.
Give your child the self-esteem and skills to become a self-actualized adult who embraces self-discovery. That is every parent’s goal, but it is especially challenging—and important—when your child is neurodivergent. Use these four steps to help your child on that journey.
Getting an official diagnosis as an adult is hard – but this year I got to know what being female and neurodivergent means.
The aspects that make them most creative may also be their biggest risk.
Many people with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia have extraordinary skills, including in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics. Yet they often struggle to fit the profiles sought by employers.
Tips and tricks I use daily.
The “that girl” trend has inspired millions of views, but the supposedly inspiring trend can become toxic.