Can Autism Be Ruled Out if the Patient Has Good Eye Contact?
Have you been told you can’t be autistic because you have good eye contact? Was your child denied an ASD diagnosis because they looked the evaluator in the eye? […]
Do All Autistic People Mask and Try to Act Neurotypical?
There’s much content by autistic people about how crucial masking is for “surviving” in a neurotypical world, but do ALL autistic people mask? […]
Can a Neurotypical Be Misdiagnosed with Autism?
You know that an autistic person can be misdiagnosed with something else, but what about the reverse: a neurotypical being misdiagnosed with autism? […]
A Cookbook by Neurodiverse Young Adults for Everyone!
The stories in the cookbook are packed with ways that the neurodiverse students benefit! […]
Volleyball for At-Risk Youth Benefits Mental Health
CBVA = Calgary Beach Volleyball Association. We have been a not-for-profit since 1992. […]
Pain in One Testicle, Groin, Thigh on that Side: Prostate Cancer?
Could prostate cancer be a possible cause of pain in only one testicle, plus the groin and thigh on that same side? […]
The Autistic Competitive Edge in the Workplace
Looking for loyal, hardworking, detail-oriented employees? Hire autistic people. They’ll bring high productivity to your company in a variety of positions. […]
Is There a Color or Feature of Semen that Can Mean Cancer?
Do you constantly check the color, texture and other features of your semen out of fear of prostate cancer? […]
How Long Can Prostate Cancer Go Undetected?
Nearly 269,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed every year with prostate cancer. Almost 35,000 die, so how long can prostate cancer go undetected? […]
Restaurants Need to Be Autism Friendly; Here’s Why and How
Autism and sensory friendly restaurants, cafés and other types of eateries need to be the wave of the future so that the entire family can be comfortable and enjoy the experience. […]
Autistic Kids Will Love this Sensory, Interactive Sun Hat!
You no longer have to imagine a colorful, sensory-stimulating, therapeutic sunhat that can calm autistic kids and keep their creative juices flowing! This interactive hat may be just the trick up your sleeve for keeping [...]
Walking Narrow Lunge with Barbell Behind Neck: Safe or ?
Will the walking lunge, done with a narrow or short space between the feet, with a barbell behind the neck, help you lose weight and is it safe? […]
Should You Hold onto a Treadmill While Viewing Its TV Screen?
Treadmills these days come with all sorts of viewing screens, ranging from Netflix to interactive training. Should you hold on while viewing? […]
How Safe Is It for People with Knee Osteoarthritis to Walk?
Should you avoid walking any more than you absolutely have to if you have pain from knee osteoarthritis? […]
Can Sitting Less Each Day Lower High Blood Pressure?
If you spend less time in a chair and more time on your feet, just how effective might this be at lowering high blood pressure? Are you a victim of “the sitting disease”? [...]
Girl Who Had Stroke at 5 Defies Doctors’ Bleak Prognosis
Doctors said that Talia would be a vegetable, unable to ever walk or talk again and need to be tube fed for life. Her parents had other plans. […]
The Difference Between Fatal and Nonfatal Prostate Cancer?
Is there a way to distinguish between a deadly prostate cancer and one that won’t kill? […]
Will My Nonverbal Autistic 8-Year-Old Ever Talk?
Is your autistic 8-year-old still not talking? It’s natural and normal for parents to really worry if their nonverbal child will ever have conversation. […]
Coumadin’s Effectiveness Against Stroke in Elderly without A-Fib?
Shouldn’t an elderly person take a blood thinner for stroke prevention even if they don’t have atrial fibrillation? […]
Stroke Dizziness vs. Normal Dizziness: Telling the Difference
Is there a way to tell if your sudden dizziness is a stroke or TIA or something less serious? […]
Can Excessive Sleep Increase Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
If you enjoy sleeping in or tend to sleep more than nine hours, you’d better watch out: […]
Treadmill Walking Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
But don’t just move on it; do it the right way: effective walking on a treadmill to significantly lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Are You Autistic and Fascinated by Drone Science?
An autistic drone scientist helps autistic people get jobs in the drone industry, which is growing by the minute. […]
An Autistic Young Woman Describes Autistic Burnout
Katie Santoro, 26, was diagnosed with autism at 24. If you’re neurotypical and wondering what “autistic burnout” feels like, here’s what Katie explains. […]
My Autism, My Disability?
Today I finally accepted my diagnosis. I am 38 and at the age of 35, I was diagnosed with autism. […]
Alternative to Traditional Bunion Correction Has Shorter Recovery Time
If your doctor said you don’t need bunion surgery as long as there’s no pain, you’ll want to rethink this. […]
Do Blood Clots Affect Men More than Women? Signs, Symptoms
If you’re a health conscious man, are you aware that men are four times more likely than are women to develop a life-threatening blood clot, especially in older age? […]
Are ALL Autistic People Disabled and Need Support?
Is it possible for an autistic person NOT to be disabled and never to have needed any social services or life skills support? […]
Can Autistic Kids Be Naturally Athletic and Coordinated?
Is it just a stereotype or is it pretty much universal that even mildly autistic kids are clumsy and not athletically inclined? […]
Why the Pacing Stim in Autism Is Good for You
If you pace a lot as a stimming behavior, you should keep on doing this; it can help offset “the sitting disease.” Pacing is a common stim among autistic people. […]
How to Lose Weight if You’re too Big to Do Cardio Exercise
If aerobic exercise is too uncomfortable due to your size, you can still effectively lose weight with another form of exercise that’s much easier on your joints. […]
Do ALL Autistic People Avoid Eye Contact?
Or does the Autism Spectrum include TOO MUCH eye contact? It’s no secret in the ASD community that many actually do make eye contact. […]
10 Ways to Deny You’re Autistic when You Really Are
Do you wonder if you’re autistic? Then suddenly you think, “No way”? Do you keep coming up with reasons why you can’t possibly have autism? […]
Why for Years I Never Considered Myself Autistic
Who, ME, autistic? But I was recently diagnosed with Level 1 ASD, a neurotype you’re born with. […]
Does Autistic Hand Flapping Always Mean Severe Autism?
Hand flapping is a relatively common “stim” and one of the most stereotypical autistic behaviors. […]
Why Do Some Autistic People Smell Their Fingers?
Autistic people who sniff their fingers or fingertips will usually make sure nobody’s around to witness this. They know it’s not a “normal” behavior. […]
Autistic Aversion to Stickers and Other Sticky Labels
Are you autistic and hate stickers on things? Do you scrape off every sticker on any product you buy? Does the feel and even the appearance unsettle you? […]
Do Autistic People Feel Different Among Other Autistic People?
Can an autistic person still feel out of place or like a misfit around others on the autism spectrum? […]
Why Your Eyes Water when You Hold Eye Contact
It may have nothing to do with your tear ducts, social anxiety or “lack of confidence.” There’s a possible explanation that few threads mention. […]
The Many Signs Your Girlfriend May Be Autistic
I’m a woman with clinically diagnosed autism; here are subtle signs your girlfriend could be autistic. […]
