Autism Spectrum: How a Special Interest Obsession Develops
Just exactly how do hyperfixations in autism spectrum disorder arise in the first place? Are they foreseeable? Or do special interests “just happen”? […]
Should Obese People Do Sled Workouts for Exercise?
What are the pros and cons of sled workouts for obese, even morbidly, individuals? […]
Feeling Tired As a Side Effect of the Second Booster Shot
My experience after getting the second booster shot to protect against COVID-19. […]
I Will Look You in the Eye Even Though I’m Autistic
I want you to see me as confident and self-assured, and the Alpha part of my brain overrides the Autistic part when it comes to eye contact. […]
Autistic People CAN Enjoy Small Talk; Depends on the Topic
When I, an autistic woman, do “small talk,” the recipient may end up learning about ancient alien theory or why holding onto a treadmill sabotages the workout. […]
Why Do My Poops Sometimes Look Scruffy?
Do you ever have scruffy looking poops? Their texture may even resemble an old paint roller. […]
Causes of Light Brown or Tan Stools, from Serious to Benign
If one day you notice that the pile of stools in the toilet bowl are a much lighter shade of brown than usual, maybe even tan in color, this could be unnerving. […]
Can Cranberry Juice Make Stools Dark?
Your poops appear unusually dark one day. Really dark. But you didn’t eat a bag of Oreos or licorice. […]
Passing Only Mucus Without a Bowel Movement: Colon Cancer?
Why would only mucus be passed through the anus? Might this be caused by colon cancer or even some other serious condition? […]
Why Obesity Causes Problems with Abdominal CT Scans
The dangers of obesity include how it will compromise the effectiveness of a CT scan. This could mean a missed cancerous tumor, among other missed pathology. […]
What Conditions Can Obesity Prevent an MRI from Showing?
Are there medical conditions that an MRI would make difficult to see if the patient were obese? How much fat can interfere with an MRI image? […]
Autistic Traits that a Person Without Autism Might Have
There are quirky neurotypicals. There are non-autistic people who have what would be considered autistic traits. […]
Are You Scared Your Autism Will Shorten Your Lifespan?
Have you read that the life expectancy of Autistics is really low, even for only Level 1 autism? […]
How Short Is too Short for an Adult Autism Assessment?
Just how quickly can autism be determined during an assessment? It there a minimal time? How long should the evaluation be? Does length = efficiency? I was inspired to cover this topic after a man [...]
Can Autism in a Preschool, Speech Delayed Boy Be Missed?
Your preschool boy isn’t talking yet; a relative asks if he’s been checked for autism. You say “Yes, he doesn’t have autism.” But COULD he? […]
Are There Medical Conditions Only Obese People Get?
Is it really true that there’s no disease that only fat people get? And if so, does this mean that the dangers of obesity should be downplayed? […]
Can Imaging of the Abdomen Miss an Aortic Aneurysm?
Could a “false negative” actually result from a scan of the abdominal aorta, missing an aneurysm of this large vessel? […]
Would Autism Spectrum Be a Disorder if It Were Common?
Should majority mean normal? What if 98% of people were autistic? Would the neurotypicals be the “disabled” ones, struggling to fit in, hiding NT traits? […]
Autistic Rocking vs. Rocking a Neurotypical Baby
Isn’t it odd that rocking in autism is considered socially unacceptable, yet these same critics endorse rocking babies and toddlers in all sorts of ways. […]
I’m Autistic and Here’s Why I Go into “Blank Stare Mode”
Also known as the “Aspie stare,” this doesn’t mean we’re having some kind of abnormal mental situation. […]
An Autism Cure Is Like Removing the Symbiont in “Star Trek”
A thought experiment: curing autism in those who have it, rather than prevention in the future. What would people be like with their autism removed? […]
Prostate Cancer Symptoms vs. Kidney Stone: Comparison
The symptoms of prostate cancer and kidney stones overlap quite a bit. But are there any symptoms that are not shared by these two conditions? […]
Hand and Fingers Tremor After Snipping Weeds
Are your hands and fingers tremoring after you handled a weed snipper? […]
Inner Thigh Muscles So Tight It Hurts to Get into a Car?
Has your “side split” become so narrow that it hurts to get into a car due to the upper leg positioning? I solved this problem in five days. […]
This Dad Empowers His Autistic Children Instead of Coddles
These parents of two autistic boys believe in giving them the tools to manage a neurotypical world instead of teaching them that the world owes accommodations. […]
Can Autistics Be More Self-Sufficient than Neurotypicals?
Can an autistic individual actually be more self-sufficient and independent than a well-grounded neurotypical person? […]
It’s Legal to Pay People with Disabilities Under Minimum Wage
It’s legal to pay challenged people less than minimum wage simply because of their challenge, regardless of skill level on a job that normally pays more. […]
America’s Obesity Problem: Overeating or Low Thyroid?
It’s time to stop blaming an epidemic of morbid obesity on a tiny gland in the neck. […]
Neck Hurts and Burns Overnight After Renuvion Liposuction
Are you in agony and struggling to fall asleep after having a Renuvion and liposuction treatment of your neck and face? […]
Trouble Chewing, Eating After Renuvion Liposuction of the Face
Are you struggling to chew and manipulate food in your mouth hours after you had Renuvion and liposuction for your lower face? […]
Why Holding onto a Treadmill with Good Posture Is Still Bad for the Spine
If you try to walk with “good posture” holding onto a treadmill, this is still bad for the spine – even if your posture seems to be perfect throughout the entire session. “Holding onto guardrails [...]
What Kind of Doctor Never Has to Examine Anything Gross?
Are there medical specialties, once a doctor has completed their training, that will never involve viewing anything “gross”? […]
Do ALL Autistic People Have Impairment with Executive Function?
Based on content of autistic writers, it seems that executive dysfunction automatically comes with ASD. […]
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. […]
