All articles tagged with #neurodivergence
Yayoi Kusama, who died at 97, turned lifelong visions into a groundbreaking, immersive art practice—dots, flowers and Infinity Mirror Rooms—that helped her survive and reshaped perceptions of neurodivergence in the art world, elevating other autistic and disabled artists and prompting renewed attention to mental health in creativity.
In The Pitt season 2, Dr. Frank Langdon returns to work after rehab and experiences a full-circle arc by treating neurodivergent patients Mel and Becca with empathy, applying what he learned about neurodiversity and patient confidentiality as he helps both sisters and navigates Mel’s reaction to Becca’s dating.
Anthony Hopkins dismisses neurodivergence labels like autism and ADHD as 'fashion,' criticizing them as unnecessary and trendy, while reflecting on his own mental health struggles and sobriety.
Chloé Zhao discussed the challenges of Hollywood, the importance of ambiguity in storytelling, and how her neurodivergence is a 'superpower' that influences her creative process, highlighting her recent film 'Hamnet' and her views on storytelling and finance in the film industry.
The article explores the historical fascination and misconceptions surrounding 'idiot savants', individuals with extraordinary talents despite severe disabilities, highlighting how medical and social perceptions have evolved and how they reflect broader societal attitudes towards intelligence, talent, and disability.
A large genetic study involving over 1.2 million people has identified more than a dozen new gene regions associated with dyslexia, many involved in early brain development and shared with other neurodivergences like ADHD, potentially paving the way for better understanding of its biological basis.
Emerging evidence suggests that COVID-19 may be exacerbating or triggering neurodivergent conditions, hypermobility syndromes, and related disorders, leading to increased fatigue, brain fog, and other symptoms that impact individuals' ability to work and study. Experts propose that recognizing and treating these interconnected conditions with existing low-risk therapies could help many regain their health and productivity.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, faces sentencing for orchestrating a massive fraud that led to over $8 billion in losses for customers. The judge must consider the discrepancy between the prosecution's claims and the defense's assertion that FTX's customers may recover their losses. Additionally, the defense has raised the possibility of Bankman-Fried being neurodivergent, while prosecutors argue that his privileged background and deliberate choice to engage in fraud should be considered aggravating factors. The sentencing decision will also involve weighing the impact of FTX's bankruptcy and the efforts to recover funds.
A new study suggests that traits associated with ADHD, such as impulsiveness and hyperactivity, may have provided an evolutionary advantage in foraging for food. Researchers found that individuals with ADHD-like traits were more likely to explore different food sources, ultimately collecting more berries in a simulated foraging game. This supports the "evolutionary mismatch" theory, indicating that these traits were advantageous in the past and may persist due to their benefits in certain environments.
A new study suggests that traits associated with ADHD, such as impulsivity and distractibility, may offer an advantage in foraging by helping individuals to explore and find food more effectively. The findings challenge negative associations of ADHD and support the "evolutionary mismatch" theory, suggesting that such traits are advantageous in certain environments. While the study has limitations, it has important implications for understanding conditions like ADHD and highlights the importance of considering the environment in which neurodivergent traits manifest.
A parent expresses concern about potentially falling into an information silo within the "twice-exceptional" (2e) and gifted parenting community, where pseudoscience and rigid beliefs about education for neurodivergent children seem to prevail. The advice given emphasizes the importance of focusing on the individual needs of the child, avoiding rigid thinking, and seeking to understand the child's learning style and needs with the help of trusted healthcare providers, therapists, and educators.
The author shares their personal experience of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and how it made them vulnerable to predatory grooming. They reflect on their own struggles with trusting adults and the impact it had on their ability to discern healthy from unhealthy attention. The author emphasizes the importance of educating ourselves about neurodivergence, understanding the intersectionality of different identities, and empowering children to trust their instincts and communicate their boundaries.
A popular ADHD coach, Kelly Baum, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, has shared five surprising behaviors that could be red flags for the disorder. These include listening to the same song on repeat until feeling emotionally drained, procrastinating small tasks, constantly running into furniture due to impaired proprioception, experiencing the opposite effect from drinking coffee, and struggling to switch tasks, often seen as sitting in the car for a long time after arriving at a destination. Baum's insights aim to encourage others to seek diagnosis and raise awareness about ADHD. However, doctors caution against self-diagnosis and emphasize the importance of professional evaluation.
Glamour Magazine features Logan Brown, a pregnant transgender man, on their cover for Pride Month. Brown's story highlights the challenges and complexities of navigating gender identity and pregnancy, including experiences of mental health struggles, neurodivergence, and medical interventions. The story also raises questions about the commodification and sensationalization of trans experiences in media.