Tag: Society
Disability Is Not a Deficit: What Neurodivergence Really Means
Disability has often been seen as a problem to fix. For decades, society has measured individuals against a narrow definition of what is “normal” in movement, speech, learning, communication, and behavior. Anyone who falls outside this frame is labeled as
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Speech Delays in Autistic Children: A Parents Guide
Navigating the concerns about a child’s development can present unique challenges for guardians, parents or caregivers, especially when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated speech delays. This guide aims to provide information about speech delays in autistic
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Autism and ICD-11 — The Global Divide in Implementation
While the introduction of ICD-11 marks an important step in redefining how autism is diagnosed, understood, and supported, its impact varies significantly across the world. The truth is, not every country is able to implement these changes at the same
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Part 1: The Evolution of Autism in the ICD
A Journey of Change Introduction: Did you know that the way autism is understood around the world is influenced by something called the ICD? If you’re unfamiliar with it, no worries! The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the global
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Why ADHD and Autism Are Not ‘New’—Society Is Just Catching Up
If ADHD & Autism Have Always Existed, Why Do They Seem So ‘New’? You’ve heard it before: “Back in my day, kids weren’t autistic. ADHD wasn’t a thing. We just had discipline!”—Yet history tells a different story. The truth is,
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ASD, ADHD, or Both? The Overlapping Symptoms That Confuse Everyone
Introduction ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions. Yet, they share so many overlapping traits that diagnosing one without missing the other can be a real challenge. Many individuals are misdiagnosed, go undiagnosed for
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ADHD and Autism: Understanding the Differences and Overlaps
Neurodiversity is a vast and intricate spectrum, with conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) being two of the most discussed yet often misunderstood. While they are distinct diagnoses, they share overlapping traits, leading to
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