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Why Do Autistic People Wear Headphones?
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Did you know that approximately 1 in 44 children has autism spectrum disorder? This number might surprise you, as many people are not aware of the fact that autism is this common.
Autism comes with ...
Chronic Pain in the Disabled and Best Coping Strategies
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Imagine a shadow that follows you everywhere, a constant presence that you can't shake off. That's what chronic pain is like for many disabled individuals. It's not the sharp jab of a needle or the ...
Are Implicit Biases Underlying Negative Impressions of the Disabled?
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Implicit Biases Role in Negative Perceptions of the Disabled
Implicit biases greatly influence an individual’s perceptions. Such biases are underlying attitudes and associations. These biases have a significant impact on the behavior towards different social ...
How Disability Stereotypes Are Harmful
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Members of minority groups are often all too well aware of stereotypes. Other people stereotype them and end up discriminating against them. Eventually, fear of stereotypes may make them avoid certain activities.
Stereotypes hurt both ...
Implicit Biases: What They Are and Why They Are Important
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Did you know that unconscious prejudice impacts as much as 95 percent of the population? We tend to trust people who look, act, and believe the same way we do, and you may be aware ...
PTS Symptoms in Women
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
PTSD is a very serious condition that can manifest differently in women. Take a look at the common PTSD symptoms in women here.
Did you know Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), doesn't only affect veterans? ...
Am I neurodivergent?
By Robin Akins · 1 year ago
What if you didn't understand the most important thing about your own mind? Am I neurodivergent?
In the late '90s, we started using terms like "neurodivergent" and "neurodiversity" to describe segments of the population. These ...
11 Tips for Helping Dyslexic Students Succeed in the Classroom
By Robin Akins · 1 year ago
11 Tips for Helping Dyslexic Students Succeed in the Classroom
The life of a student is full of ups and downs. But for people with dyslexia, words on a page can seem to dance around, ...