5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating
Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids regardless of label - so here are our "5 Ps" to achieving safe and fun trick or treating!
Study Finds New Drug Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment
Researchers appear to have yielded positive results from the experimental drug NLX-112 in treating Parkinson's Disease.
Therapists Give Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety
Three therapists give insights on how to cope with anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Autism and the Coronavirus
We look at some basic tips for keeping loved ones on the autism spectrum safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Good Vibes for Insomniacs: How Vibrations Could Help You Sleep
According to a recent study, vibrations and sound help improve brain function and make sleeping easier for insomniacs.
New Treatment Clears Alzheimer’s Plaque In Mice
Scientists have partially cleared clumps of proteins that have been known to be harmful to brain activity in mice using only light and sound.
Ok Google: How Are People with Down Syndrome Helping Improve Voice Assistants?
Getting Voice Assistants to Understand Voice Patterns of Those with Down Syndrome Voice assistants, such…
Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist with Asperger’s, named TIME Person of the Year
By Alex Starr WHO IS GRETA THUNBERG Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist with…
A&E’s Groundbreaking Show About Down Syndrome Wrapping Up With Christmas Special
A&E Show “Born This Way” Being Wrapped Up in a Christmas Special This Christmas, A&E…
Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats
By Alexandra Starr What Are Binaural Beats? Do you struggle with anxiety, sleep, memory, or…
The First Basketball Player With Autism to Score Basket in a Division 1 Game
By Alex Starr KALIN BENNETT: THE FIRST BASKETBALL PLAYER WITH AUTISM TO SCORE IN A…
5 Fascinating Famous Figures with Schizophrenia
From Hollywood starlets to musical geniuses, Derek Dunston looks at the stories of five well-known historical figures that lived with schizophrenia.
Are Your Selfies A Sign Of Narcissism?
A new study by Swansea University researchers observes an association between excessive posting of selfies and pictures, and a subsequent increase in narcissistic personality disorder.
Six Celebrities That Have Openly Shared Their Experience with Depression
Derek Dunston looks at the stories of six celebrities that worked through their personal bout with depression, and kept going even when things were at their darkest.
The Growing Movement for Sensory-Accommodating Airports
Derek Dunston takes a look at the growing trend for airports to accommodate the sensory-needs of neurodiverse passengers.
New Parkinson’s Research Further Establishes Link Between Gut and Mental Health
A John Hopkins medical research team has published new findings suggesting the possibility that Parkinson’s disease may very well originate within the gut
New Alzheimer’s Study Explores Neuroinflammation and How to Possibly Prevent it
A new study may shed a new light on the process of brain tissue inflammation and how to prevent it, which in turn help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
New Study Confirms Exercise Eases Anxiety, Anger, & Depression
University of Vermont lecturer and psychotherapist David Tomasi is working to show the treatment role exercise should play.
New Study: Exposure to Nature in Childhood May Improve Mental Health in Adulthood
Research has recently shown that adults who were in close contact with a natural outdoor environment as children correlated to better mental health later in their lives.
World’s First ‘Ultra-accessible’ Water Park For All Ages and Abilities
Morgan’s Inspiration Island has been officially deemed the world’s very first ‘ultra-accessible’ water park, where all rides and areas are wheelchair accessible.
Woman Becomes Miss Florida’s First Competitor With Autism
Tampa Bay, Florida local, Rachel Barcellona, makes history as the first competitor for the Miss Florida Crown with an autism diagnosis.
High School Freshman Develops Tamper Proof Pill to Combat Opioid Crisis
How a High Schooler is Battling Opioid Tampering High school freshman and flourishing scientist, Aditya…
Study Finds Positive Memories Can Redirect Depressive Thinking
A team from Lancaster University and Trinity College Dublin have found that technologies related to supporting memory impairments and improving positive memory recall may help fight depression.
Everclear Frontman Art Alexakis Rocks On After MS Diagnosis
Art Alexakis, lead singer of rock band Everclear, recently went public with his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, but that hasn’t stopped him from making the music that he loves.
Genetic Markers May Help Scientists Treat Schizophrenia & Bipolar
Scientists at the Van Andel Research Institute have located a region of vital genetic control markers called epigenes that may help bring about more effective screening methods and treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Mapping of Melatonin Receptors Leading to Better Insomnia Treatments
Through the mapping of these receptors and how they activate, researchers in the future may be able to produce safer, more efficient drugs for insomnia.
New Misophonia Study May Lead To Official Diagnosis
The work of University of Iowa assistant research scientist, Phillip Evan Gander, and his research team, may be bringing misophonia closer to an official diagnosis.
University Officials Take Stand Against Concussions in Football
Regents at the University of Colorado spoke openly against a newly hired coach who supports a style of football linked to an increased incidence of concussions.
What is Dystonia?
Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder, behind essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, and is currently estimated to affect the lives at least 250,000 adults and children in North America, alone.
Can Electrostimulation Reverse Memory Loss?
Neuroscientists at Boston University have found a way to restore working memory in senior citizens, at least for a time, using electrostimulation.
Groundbreaking Research Suggests Link Between Schizophrenia and Gut Bacteria
After a five year study, State University of New York Upstate Medical researcher Julio Licinio of Syracuse, New York, and his international research team, have made groundbreaking findings that could revolutionize current methods of schizophrenia treatment.
Boy with Autism Attended Oxford at Age 6, Now Looks to Change the World
Joshua Beckford, a boy from Tottenham, England with high-functioning autism, was the youngest person ever to attend Oxford University at only six years old and aims to become a neurosurgeon.
Blood Test May Help Identify & Treat PTSD More Effectively
Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry professor Alexander Niculescu, MD is leading the way for developing a blood test to create an accurate blood test for PTSD.
Sesame Place® Opens First Certified Autism Center Theme Park
Partnering with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, Sesame Place® has officially became the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Center.
People With ADHD More Likely to Think Outside the Box
Recent studies show that individuals with ADHD have a higher likelihood of thinking much more creatively than those without.
Father & Son Bring Heavy Metal to Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Mason McDeid has been living with a difficult case of Cerebral palsy since birth, but since his father introduced him to heavy metal music the two have been using it to soothe symptoms and raise awareness!
Surgeon with Tourette Syndrome Works to Cure Cancer
Dr. Wilson Tsai is a board certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in removing people's cancer through the use of robotically assisted surgery - and he just happens to have Tourette syndrome.
Computers May Soon Detect Depression in Your Voice
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been studying and refining computer-based speech pattern recognition, specifically deep learning, to be able to detect depression or anxiety in people's speech patterns.
New British TV Show Features Main Character with OCD
Channel 4, a British public-service television station, recently started broadcasting a show about an individual with a rare form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Beating the Dyslexia Label: How Henry Winkler Became a Best Selling Children’s Author
Derek Dunston takes a look at the journey actor Henry WInkler has taken from growing up with dyslexia to becoming a best selling author.
Plasma Cells in the Gut May Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis
A new research study shows that Plasma Cells, which have been thought of as a contributing factor to worsening Multiple Sclerosis symptoms, may actually help fight MS instead.
Ontario Boy with Cerebral Palsy Receives Surgery to Help Him Walk
Ben Shwarzman, a five-year old boy living in Maple, Ontario, Canada, underwent surgery in Toronto to help treat his Cerebral Palsy and allow him to walk for an extended period of time.
Teen with Down Syndrome Lives Dream of Being a Flight Attendant
A teen with Down syndrome who is currently fighting a terminal illness is living her dream of becoming a flight attendant thanks to American Airlines.
Implant Developed to Treat Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, & More
Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have developed an electronic device that uses neurostimulation to help offset the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and potentially other conditions.
Can Early School Enrollment Lead To Earlier ADHD Diagnosis?
A new study published in the New English Journal of Medicine shows that children who are enrolled in school at a younger age are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder than children enrolled at an older age.
Probiotics May Help Treat Bipolar Disorder
Probiotics, which are commonly referred to as “good bacteria,” have been found to potentially treat…
The First Egyptian TV Presenter with Down Syndrome
Rahma Khaled, a 22-year-old swimmer and Paralympic gold medalist with Down’s syndrome, recently signed a…
How Autism Rates Are Determined
How exactly does the US government measure autism prevalence, and what do these numbers mean?…
Dispelling 8 Eating Disorder Myths
We present a list of eight common myths about eating disorders that society needs to know are false.
Woman with Multiple Sclerosis Loses 275 Pounds
Pegi Bricker is a 57 year old woman living with Multiple Sclerosis, and has managed to lose 275 pounds and keep them off through diet and exercise.
Brain Training May Help Battle OCD Symptoms
A recent study gave evidence that even just one week of brain training could give significant improvements of fighting against OCD symptoms.
5 Common Myths About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness which is as misunderstood as it is stigmatized, so we take a look at 5 of the most common misconceptions about the condition.
How Woodworking is Helping People with PTSD
In a recent interview with Sawnery.com, three individuals with PTSD shared their personal stories of how woodworking has been a useful asset in their recovery.
Doctor Overcomes Stroke To Treat Others
Dr. Justin Sciancalepore, a doctor who suffered a stroke at age 35, not only survived his stroke but also returned to work to treat stroke patients with a completely different outlook on what it means to be a stroke patient and a stroke health care provider.
The First Athlete with Cerebral Palsy to Sign Deal with Nike
A runner from Oregon, Justin Gallegos, will be the first athlete with cerebral palsy to be signed by Nike.
Choir Opens New Door For People With Parkinson’s Disease
The choir program was started by the Alchemy Sky Foundation in April, and was made to help older adults with have Parkinson’s have a better quality life.
Taylor Swift Gets a Service Dog for Boy with Autism
Taylor Swift is well-known for being generous and kind to her fans - and a boy with autism just met his service dog for the first time thanks to the pop icon!
MRIs may help diagnose Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Investigators say that MRIs are able to show how facial expressions can help diagnose bipolar disorder or depression.
Athlete Who Suffered Concussion Turns Advocate
Stephanie Cahill was told six years ago that she probably wouldn't graduate from high school, and that college wasn't an option. This bleak forecast was given to her by a neurologist immediately after Cahill was injured playing youth volleyball.
Opera Reflects Experience of Living With Schizophrenia
An opera was performed at Mütter Museum in Philadelphia, based on the memoir of former schizophrenia patient and law and psychiatry professor Elyn Saks.
Rocking Chairs Help Students with ADHD?
At Corriher-Lip Middle School in Salisbury, NC, a seventh-grade language arts teacher is trying an unusual approach to getting her students with ADHD to focus: rocking chairs.
Egypt Creates First Soccer Team with Cerebral Palsy
In Egypt, people with cerebral palsy are coming together to play soccer (football) and compete freely for the first time internationally.
The Triathlete With Tourette’s
Kyle Hagemann has been coping with Tourette syndrome and OCD for his entire life and recently has been coping with his conditions in a rather unusual way: triathlons.
A Relationship Between ADHD and Asthma?
Current studies are showing a link between ADHD and asthma. The results are supported by the combined findings from a meta-analysis and a Swedish population-based study.
Girl with Down Syndrome Wins International Beauty Pageant
Kate Grant, 19, a teenage model from Northern Ireland, just became the first person with Down Syndrome to win a global beauty pageant.
A Back to School Survival Guide for Different Brains
Resuming classes after summer vacation is always an exciting and often stressful event for any child. Here are 6 tips for making the transitions easier for any kind of different brain.
Raising Tourette’s: New A&E Docuseries Premiering August 15th
A new series focusing on five families raising children with Tourette Syndrome premieres on A&E, August 15, at 10 pm EST.
How Concussions Impact Those with ADHD
In a recent study, those with ADHD showed a higher rate of continuous effects on the brain following a concussion, such as long-lasting anxiety and depression.
British Family Adopts Nine Children with Down Syndrome
The Patterson family in the UK, dedicated to helping out kids stuck in the foster care system, has adopted a total of 9 children with Down Syndrome.
NHS Expanding PTSD Treatment Access for UK Veterans
In the 2017-2018 timeline, 21,190 veterans were referred for NHS psychological therapies, which is almost 2,000 higher than the previous year.
Woman’s Stroke Recovery Assisted by Spinning Wheel
Spinning thread on her old-fashioned wheel has been Paula Bowers' hobby for years, and now it is helping her recover from a stroke.
Does Less Sun Mean More OCD?
A new compilation of data assembled at Binghamton University NY suggests the prevalence of OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is lower in areas that get more sunlight.
Schizophrenia More Likely In Urban Areas
A recent study conducted by JAMA Psychiatry has shown an unusually high rate of schizophrenia-prone genes in people who resided in highly urbanized locations.
6 Tips to have a PTSD and Autism Friendly 4th of July
Whether you or your family members have extreme reactions triggered by 4th of July activities or you just want to be considerate to your neighbors, there are a few steps you can take to avoid causing harm to others through your festivities.
Can Drumming Help Ease PTSD?
Drum therapy for PTSD is gaining popularity, and research has verified therapeutic effects of ancient rhythm techniques as a valuable treatment for issues such as stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more.
How the Philadelphia Eagles are Taking Action for Autism
Philadelphia Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie has created the "Eagles Autism Challenge"—the franchise’s signature cycling and 5K run/walk charity event dedicated to raising funds for innovative autism research.
Mozart’s Music Found to Ease Epileptic Seizures
A recent study performed by scientists in Edinburgh, Scotland has recently found Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D major to have a beneficial effect on children with epilepsy.
Former NHL Goalie Shares His Experiences with OCD, PTSD, and Depression
Clint Malarchuk, a former goalie in the National Hockey League active from 1981-1996, has chosen to tell his tale of a struggle with severe depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
7 Ways to Prevent Photosensitive Epileptic Seizures
We present several things to do and avoid if you are susceptible to photosensitive epileptic seizures.
Study Finds 70% of Bipolar Patients Initially Misdiagnosed
According to research, bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed in 70% of patients, with 33% remaining misdiagnosed for at least ten years.
