By Madeline St. Amour — 2020
Students with anxiety disorders, autism and other disabilities are struggling with the disruption of their normal routines after the move to remote education.
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I am becoming increasingly concerned that intellectually gifted children are being denied opportunities because they are being labeled either Asperger’s or high functioning autism.
Jobs need to be chosen that make use of the strengths of people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome.
We all crave a sense of belonging, whether we realize it or not. Whether it’s at social gatherings, at work, or in our families, we want to feel accepted and comfortable.
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Recent research is establishing the critical nature of social belongingness.
Through the years, I have learned ways to manage these people-pleasing tendencies, and feel more like myself. Here are four tips — if you find yourself feeling lonely — to achieve a greater sense of belonging.
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