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Author: Wendy Lyman

This author has written 7 articles
Neurodiversity And “Gastrodiversity”
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

  • April 17, 2025
  • Wendy Lyman
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
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Baby Steps: Not Just For Babies
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Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies

  • December 1, 2023
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in raising a child.
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The Never Quite Empty Nest
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The Never Quite Empty Nest

  • October 16, 2023
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
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Parenting, Comorbidities, And The Serenity Prayer
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Parenting, Comorbidities, and the Serenity Prayer

  • August 17, 2023
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Wendy Lyman shares her journey towards understanding her autistic son's co-occurring diagnoses.
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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote
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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote

  • July 11, 2023
  • Wendy Lyman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the difference compassion can make during parenting challenges.
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

  • May 11, 2023
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
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Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side Of Trauma
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Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side of Trauma

  • March 4, 2021
  • Wendy Lyman
  • Neurodiversity, PTSD
Wendy Lyman looks at the positive growth that can come from overcoming adversity and trauma.
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