Why “Mass Moves Mass” Doesn’t Always Apply to Big People
Mass moves mass is often cited for why morbidly obese people can lift very heavy loads with little training. […]
Got the ‘Tism? “Tism Tingle”? Words that End in “Tism”
Let's have some fun here. You're autistic; have the ‘tism. Here are many words that end in tism. In fact, there are so many, that referring to ‘tism as autism isn't as unique as you [...]
Ice Pick Headaches in Same Spot Following Back Workout
Should you worry if the day after a back workout you begin having sudden, brief but intense, very localized headaches that last only seconds? […]
Obesity in Direct Care Providers for Special Needs Adults
“Why are so many direct care providers fat?” This is what a special needs adult asked me one day. There's 5 reasons. She herself weighed 250, but her question was fair and reflected an observation [...]
Five Signs of a Poor Day Program for Special Needs Adults
Day programs for special needs adults are everywhere; here’s how to tell the excellent ones from the shoddy ones. […]
Autistic Taylor Swift Obsession vs. Neurotypical Version
Is there a difference between a Taylor Swift obsession by an Autistic and such by a neurotypical woman? […]
Alter Your Walking to Reduce Pain from Knee Osteoarthritis
A study showed that changing the way you walk was as effective as strong painkillers in reducing the pain of knee osteoarthritis. […]
Fight Cancer By Changing Your Body Composition: How To
A protein released by muscles during exercise could be crucial to helping fend off a first bout or recurrence of cancer, especially of the breast. […]
Why Does a Muscle Twitch Stop when You Look At It?
How many people scared about muscle twitching have noticed when they look at the area of twitching it stops? […]
Intense BPPV Developing over 30 Seconds While at Computer
In the span of half a minute I was overcome by intense vertigo while calmly at my computer. […]
Parents Should Demand Fitness for Intellectually Disabled Kids
Why do so many parents let their intellectually disabled kids lead an excessively sedentary life, causing significantly poor fitness and mobility problems? […]
I Saw a Woman Posing Her Instagram Body in the Gym Locker Room
I walked into the gym’s locker room and saw a woman with an Instagram body posing in a mirror, the kind you see by influencers with massive followings. […]
What’s the Point of Being Diagnosed with Autism at 60?
Many people including self-diagnosed Autistics want to know the point of being diagnosed with autism at 60 or even 50. […]
You Gain Weight in College or Lose: You Never Stay the Same
My older sister told me, “You either gain weight or lose weight in college; you never stay the same.” […]
Why a Never Overweight Woman Is Triggered by GLP-1 Ads
It’s okay to think it’s bizarre that a woman who’s always been slender gets triggered by GLP-1 ads popping up. […]
Why Many Autistic Women Love Studying Human Behavior
So many late diagnosed autistic women have always been fascinated by human behavior and psychology. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Pity Parents of Autistic Children
When you read that a mom has two kids with autism do you pity her? Do you cringe upon learning someone has three autistic kids? […]
How Faster Walking Helps Black Adults Live Longer
A first of its kind study looked at black low-income adults to explore fast walking’s effect on their health and longevity. […]
Should Small Talk Matter to Autistic People? 8 Practice Tips
Small talk can seem pointless or difficult, especially if you’re autistic. But according to shyness expert and psychology professor Dr. Bernardo J. Carducci, small talk actually plays a big role in creating a kinder, more [...]
How Obese Older Adults Can Walk for Better Mobility, Health
For extra heavy seniors, a slow-down in movement can lead to serious concerns — especially frailty. […]
Neurotypical Small Talk Is Not What It’s Cracked Up to Be
A study shows that the small talk that’s lauded by neurotypical people isn’t as meaningful as it’s been made out to be. […]
Everyone Walks, So Why Are Some Older Adults Frail?
There’s a change you can make in walking that can reduce frailty or help delay age related frailty. This change isn’t even big, but the results sure are. […]
Optimal Daily Steps if You Have a Treadmill Desk?
If you’ve been contemplating a treadmill desk to break up hours of sitting, a major international study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7,000 steps a day delivers health benefits nearly on [...]
Why Are So Many Autistic People Also ARTISTIC?
The percentage of autistic people who have art talent is much higher than the percentage of gifted artists among neurotypicals. […]
Hate Exercise? You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps a Day
If the idea of going to the gym or running around the block makes you want to crawl under a blanket—good news. […]
Is Mild Autism Really Just a Variation of Normal?
Are you inclined to believe that “mild” presentations of autism are really just variations of normal human behavior, even in kids? […]
How Women Can Prevent Muscle Loss on Semaglutide
If you’re a woman in midlife using semaglutide to lose weight, you might be losing more than fat. […]
How Common Is It for Most of One’s Kids to Be Autistic?
There are parents who have many autistic children. […]
What Happens if a Severely Autistic Person Has an NDE?
If a severely autistic person has an NDE, are they autistic during this experience or do they process information as a neurotypical would? […]
Can an Autistic Woman Have a Male Version of Autism?
You’ve heard that autism often “presents differently” in women than in men, but can women have a male version of ASD? What if a woman has masculine traits? […]
Worried of Your Autistic Child’s Future? Get Healthy & Fit!
It’s common for parents of severely autistic kids to worry “who’s going to take care of them after we’re gone”? […]
Dr. Leo Kanner’s 1943 Paper Defines Infantile Autism
In 1943, Austrian-American psychiatrist Dr. Leo Kanner published a groundbreaking paper titled “Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact” in the journal Nervous Child. […]
The Birth of Autism: Early Theories and Definitions
The concept of autism as we understand it today began to take shape in the early 20th century. […]
Hans Asperger’s Legacy in Autism Diagnosis History
In 1944 just a year after Dr. Leo Kanner’s landmark paper, Australian pediatrician Dr. Hans Asperger published his observations. […]
1960s Autism Research: Behaviorism and Early Models
The 1960s marked a turning point in autism research. […]
DSM-III Adds Autism: A Turning Point in Diagnosis
In 1980, the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) was released by the American Psychiatric Association. […]
Asperger Syndrome in DSM-IV Expands Autism Scope
In 1994, the DSM-IV introduced a new diagnosis under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs): Asperger syndrome. […]
DSM-5 Redefines Autism as a Unified Spectrum
In 2013 the DSM-5 introduced a major revision to how autism was diagnosed. […]
Modern Tools for Early Autism Screening and Diagnosis
Over the last two decades (as of 2025), research has shown early intervention can significantly improve outcomes for autistic kids. […]
Global Perspectives on Autism Diagnosis and Access
Autism Spectrum Disorder is recognized across the globe. […]
