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Category: Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD
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ASAN June Update
Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD this week: ASAN’s June update reports a series of federal actions harming disabled people: a CMS rule tying Medicaid expansion; and A therapist with ADHD describes using a single question—’What else…
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“My Diagnosis Was a License to Finally Trust Myself”
Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD this week: A personal essay in AdditudeMag argues that for women receiving ADHD and/or autism diagnoses in adulthood, the; and A systematic review and network meta-analysis in The Lancet Psychiatry…
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Can We Talk About Suicide Among Men with ADHD?
Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD this week: A clinical psychologist examines the elevated suicide risk among men with ADHD, citing data showing men with ADHD; and On June 1, 2026, CMS issued a rule implementing H.R.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Hurts Autistic People
Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD this week: A New York Times investigation into a national Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) provider chain documented systemic; and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s May update details a…
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Hurts Autistic People
Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD this week: A New York Times investigation reveals systemic abuse and profit-driven practices at a major Applied Behavioral; and ASAN’s May update details ongoing advocacy efforts, including the…
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Advocacy, Community, and Adult Life, ASAN April Update Autistic, and more.
Advocacy, Community, and Adult Life Resources this week: The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s April update details a coordinated political and administrative assault on; and A foundational piece from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network…
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Research, Diagnosis, and, Survey finds 25 adults suspect they have undiagnosed, and more.
Research, Diagnosis, and Understanding AuDHD this week: A national survey commissioned by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds 25% of U.
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Workplace Inclusion, Accommodations, ‘proudly autistic’ workplace expert, and more.
Workplace Inclusion, Accommodations, and Employment this week: Workplace advocate and clinical psychologist Wendler argues that corporate structures, designed by and for; and A clinical advisor outlines a pragmatic, risk-aware strategy…
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Research, Treatment, and Policy, ADHD Medication Risks Realities Revealed Study, and more.
Research, Treatment, and Policy Developments this week: A 2026 Swedish cohort study in *BMJ Mental Health* finds adults with comorbid ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD); and This week’s research roundup highlights a tightening focus on…
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace, ‘proudly autistic’ workplace expert, and more.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Accommodations and Employment this week: Workplace expert Dr.