By Holly Williams — 2014
A number of famous artists have experienced synaesthesia—a union of the senses. Holly Williams explores its history and her own experience of the condition.
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Forming relationships can be challenging when you have autism because you might not be the one to take the lead and engage with others.
Not surprisingly, the romantic lives of autistic adults are just like those of neurotypical adults: never easy.
Filmmaker Evan Mead, who has Asperger’s, exposes struggles with dating and intimacy for people on the autism spectrum and runs events featuring speed dating and exploring facial expressions.
Romantic relationships are hard enough, but what if your partner is autistic?
The diagnosis was “a shock, but not a surprise,” he said.
Embracing neurodiversity, from ADHD to dyslexia, gives adland a creative edge.
Conceptions of identities are complex. We have a number of identities that manifest themselves in different environments or as composite forms of background experience. So, do neurodiverse conditions like autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and bipolar really comprise a part of a person’s identity?
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Many teachers are still exploring the nuances of what it means to be a neurodiverse learner and how to create a fully inclusive classroom.
Neurodiversity has become a word frequently bandied about when we talk about schooling, acceptance, psychology, and workplace integration. What is neurodiversity, and why is it so important?
Businesses that find out more about about the characteristics of those on the autistic spectrum can optimise their strengths and help them to contribute hugely to the output of their teams.