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Biosocial Evaluation of Stress and Social Transitions in Mental Health (BESST) Laboratory

Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity emphasizes that different ways of thinking and experiencing the world are natural and valuable. Posts in this category spotlight lived experience, research, and advocacy efforts related to autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence. With attention to caregiving, siblings, and service transitions, the goal is to amplify voices, challenge stigma, and encourage more inclusive communities.


Blame, Motherhood, and Mental Health
When Mothers Are Blamed for Everything: Pregnancy, Postpartum, and the Weight of Responsibility Pregnancy as a Life Transition Pregnancy...
annekonkle6
Oct 210 min read
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Why How We See Autism Matters
Autism Reframed: From Disorder to Diversity How Our View of Autism Is Transitioning Despite headlines framing autism as a mystery to be...
annekonkle6
Sep 2711 min read
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Siblings of Autistic Individuals
In the Shadows of Transitions: Siblings of Autistic Individuals Navigating Life’s Shifts and Hidden Responsibilities: The Quiet Strength...
annekonkle6
Aug 196 min read
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Autism and the Services Cliff
When Your Autistic Child Turns 18 and the Services Disappear Facing Independence, Fragmented Systems, and Unseen Challenges When your...
annekonkle6
Aug 197 min read
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