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Woman stitches her way through mental health challenges with idea for neurodiversity-themed clothing line — Photo by Liza Sum

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Wearable calming cues: How a neurodiversity-themed clothing line reduces sensory overload for autistic teens - story-based

Wearable calming cues: How a neurodiversity-themed clothing line reduces sensory overload for autistic teens - story-based A neurodiversity-themed clothing line reduces sensory overload for autistic teens by embedding calming visual and tactile cues that lower stress spikes throughout the school day. In my work with school districts, I have seen

Dr Etain Quigley co-authors edited volume ‘Neurodiversity and Mental Health — Photo by Atlantic Ambience on Pexels

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Revealing Mental Health Neurodiversity: Economists Question Mental Health vs Neurodiversity Categorization

Economists argue that viewing mental health conditions through a neurodiversity lens can lower overall health spending while improving patient outcomes. By shifting from categorical DSM diagnoses to neurodiversity-informed frameworks, providers may avoid costly mismatches between treatment and underlying neurocognitive profiles. In 2023, a Journal of Clinical Psychiatry review found that

From genes to networks: neurobiological bases of neurodiversity across common developmental disorders — Photo by Merlin Light

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Why Researchers Keep Overlooking the Gene-Brain Link That Drives Anxiety in Mental Health Neurodiversity

Researchers overlook the gene-brain link because most studies separate genetics from brain imaging, missing how tiny DNA changes reshape neural circuits that generate anxiety in neurodiverse populations. This gap limits early detection and prevents targeted interventions for anxiety that often co-occur with autism spectrum disorder. A 1-kilobase swap can rearrange