The Dangerous Politics of Autism Claims: When Ideology Overrides Evidence
Andrew Waller-DeLaRosa Andrew Waller-DeLaRosa

The Dangerous Politics of Autism Claims: When Ideology Overrides Evidence

Recent political claims linking autism to Tylenol prioritize ideology over evidence. This essay breaks down the science, explains why autism diagnoses are actually rising, and exposes the profound harm this dangerous political theater inflicts on the autistic community and public health.

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The ADHD Shame Spiral: How Struggling With Time Affects Your Self-Worth
Andrew Waller-DeLaRosa Andrew Waller-DeLaRosa

The ADHD Shame Spiral: How Struggling With Time Affects Your Self-Worth

Time management struggles with ADHD aren't just practical challenges—they become sources of profound shame that affect identity, self-worth, and hope for the future. This in-depth exploration combines current neuroscience research with therapeutic insights to help you understand why your brain processes time differently, how perfectionist compensation strategies often backfire, and why working with rather than against your neurological patterns creates sustainable change and authentic self-acceptance.

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What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?
Andrew Waller-DeLaRosa Andrew Waller-DeLaRosa

What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?

What does it mean to be neurodivergent? This post reflects on neurodiversity not as a label, but as a lived experience—one shaped by tension, survival, and the quiet search for belonging.

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