Understanding the Spectrum

Dr. Stephen Shore's experiences with the autistic community provided him with insight on just how varied the experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is. ASD is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder found to in 1 out of...

Neurodiversity: A Social Examination of Neurological Difference

Biological differences are often defined by the social zeitgeist of the time. The same can be said about the many conditions we consider to be “disabilities”...

The Least Understood Organ in the Human Body?

The brain is one of the most fascinating and least understood organs in the human body. Much of what we know about the brain today, comes from...

Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, & Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Evolution of Autism Classification

AS was first identified by austrian physician, Hans Asperger in 1944. The diagnosis was used to describe individuals that had more subtle presentations of autism, specifically...