Subtropical: A Short Story Collection by Alessia Troisi is a prime example of neurodivergent characters represented in fiction. It is a must read for the disability, autistic and mental health community. A common issue in the realm of literature is inclusion. Often, neurodivergent people are left out of the narrative intentionally or unintentionally by the author. It is increasingly difficult to find literary fiction with a respectful and accurate representation of the neurodivergent community. No matter if it is adult books with fictional characters or writers with real-life experiences, the ..read more

Bullet points of how overturning Roe V. Wade impacts the disabled and neurodivergent community. If you are confused with all the controversy surrounding the overturning of Roe v. Wade here are the key points for you on the matter of disability. This article is just the facts - because it is important for you to understand the danger for the disabled and neurodivergent community. The Reality... The overturning of Roe V. Wade impacts: Disabled & Neurodivergent children (under 18) Disabled & Neurodivergent adults (over 18) The Stats... Marginalized communities are more likely to live ..read more

An autistic perspective on this commonly asked question. Photo by Peter Burdon on Unsplash People hear the term autism spectrum or autism spectrum disorder and automatically think negative thoughts. Autism spectrum disorder is viewed as a problem that needs to be solved. Adult autism spectrum disorder is not generally not viewed from a clinical perspective. People assume that autism stops when you turn 18. When you are searching for: what is autism?'' The only opinions you will find easily on a search engine are that of medical professionals. The department of health human services, the Ameri ..read more

Guest writer Kaitlyn Scoville provides a comprehensive analysis to understand the bullying and cyberbullying of LGBTQ youth compared to their heterosexual peers. Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash By Kaitlyn Scoville, Come (Out) as You Are | For more great content check out ,Linktree! Measuring the risk We’ve seen it here in Wisconsin: The risk for LGBTQ youth to be bullied online and in person is significantly increasing. But how does it compare to their heterosexual counterparts?  This analysis from 2020 is derived from a Spanish study published by Scipedia entitled “Bullying and cyber ..read more

The best and worst parts of using Loops earplugs from an autistic adult with a sensory processing disorder. Photo by @chairulfajar_ on Unsplash As autistic adults with a sensory processing disorder, we are constantly looking for new and better technology to manage sound. Loops earplugs are advertised specifically to the neurodiverse populations. We used these earplugs for 1 year and here is what we experienced. This is a personal opinion on the product and an unsponsored review. Searching online we came across earplugs called ,LOOPS that decrease sound from negative twenty decibels (-20db) to ..read more

The dangers of social media for the mental health of teens and children. Photo by Jeremy Bezanger on Unsplash Social media is consistently a topic of controversy. There are lingering issues with multiple online social platforms, but not enough data to determine if social media damages mental health. Recently controversial documents regarding the impact of social media on teens' and children's mental health are under review. Meta, formally known as Facebook, had a whistleblower share details from a report that was kept from the media. Allegedly, the documents show a correlation between body im ..read more

Tas's opinion on clinical views of the autism diagnosis and finding your identity. Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash Do you like our content? Support us on Medium! We post new neurodiverse content every week. Get instant access to all new content by clicking here. The experiences in the autistic community are the foundation of the movement towards autism acceptance. Personal stories make the message clear for an audience that has not lived through the eyes of an autist. This article will chronicle the experiences of Tas to show the dangers of not accepting an autistic identity. Getting a diag ..read more

Guest writer Kaitlyn Scoville of Come (Out) As You Are shares how LGBTQ+ individuals can succeed in a professional world. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash This month TasThoughts is thrilled to welcome guest writer Kaitlyn Scoville of Come (Out) As You Are who will share timely information on how LGBTQ+ individuals can succeed in a professional world. There are myriads of intersections between neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ community. We share this in the hopes of providing important information to the autistic & neurodivergent community that are LGBTQIA+ and allies. DISCLAIMER From Au ..read more

An autistic opinion on the ongoing debate of using person-first vs. identity-first language Photo by, Brett Jordan on, Unsplash In the neurodivergent world, there is conflict over terminology when referring to someone that is autistic. The concept of identity-first language versus person-first language is a metaphorical battlefield of what is politically correct. Two terms commonly debated are autistic versus a person with autism. Person first supporters say that autism is a disability and should not be referred to as an identity. In contrast, supporters of validating the autistic experience ..read more

Revisiting The Lottery by Shirley Jackson to uncover more insight on the function of "evil" in humanity. Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The modern fantasy and science fiction story can be considered to have begun in the mid-nineteenth century when writers began to attempt the creation of secondary worlds. Jules Verne, for example, wrote about traveling to the moon and beneath the sea in his Voyages Extraordinaires. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, published just a few decades earlier was an exploration of the human mind questioning the concept of creation. These early examples of dark fantasy ..read more