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. […]
Future Trends in Autism Diagnosis and Research
Research is increasingly focused on identifying biological markers that could lead to earlier and more objective autism diagnoses. […]
Muscle Loss from a GLP-1? Best Strength Training Exercises
Concerned about muscle loss from a GLP-1? […]
Can ADHD Make You Fat? Current Research’s Surprising Results
A connection between ADHD and obesity isn’t always genetic. […]
Autistic Woman’s Reply to Sad Mom of Autistic Preschooler
At the event a woman with a toddler who didn’t know I’m autistic told me, “When my son was diagnosed with autism I was sad.” […]
My Mental Health Would’ve THRIVED As a D1 College Athlete
Had I been a D1 college athlete in volleyball, my mental health would’ve relished the experience; I would’ve flourished as a libero and loved every moment. […]
How Obesity Damages the Brain in Autistic Children
Can inflammation in the brain from obesity cause an autistic child to have worse behaviors than if they were at a healthy weight? […]
Natural Range of Body Types Does NOT Include Obesity
In recent years morbidly obese women have taken to social media promoting that extreme levels of body fat fall under the umbrella of “natural body diversity.” […]
It’s Okay to “Moralize” Food and Think Some Types Are “Bad”
To deny this is to deny reality. Call it what you wish (“moralizing”), but the hardcore fact is that some foods are good while others are just plain bad. […]
Natural Body Diversity Does Not Include 300 Pounds
Super morbidly obese women are claiming that natural body diversity includes a significant level of overweight. Just where do we draw the line? […]
Obesity Linked to 13 Types of Cancer: Cancer Isn’t Fatphobic
Confidence in one’s large body won’t neutralize obesity’s relation to over a dozen cancers. […]
Eye Contact Timing Key to Human-Robot Communication Clarity
Don’t take eye contact for granted. How and when you make eye contact is more important than you think. […]
