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First Day, Fourth Time: Watching My Twinkie Grow Holding on to ritual, stepping into change This morning, I watched my 10-year-old, my...

From Grief to Growth: Reframing My Academic Journey Turning Setbacks into Pathways of Growth   The Original Vision I entered academia...

The Transition to Motherhood in Academia: Babies, Burnout, and the Blind Spots of Academia The Academy’s Favourite Myth: Scholars Are...

In the Shadows of Transitions: Siblings of Autistic Individuals Navigating Life’s Shifts and Hidden Responsibilities: The Quiet Strength...

When Your Autistic Child Turns 18 and the Services Disappear Facing Independence, Fragmented Systems, and Unseen Challenges When your child turns 18, most parents celebrate a milestone: the legal arrival of adulthood. But for many parents of autistic children, that birthday can feel less like a celebration and more like a cliff’s edge. Note that 18 may be a key number when it comes to certain resources, but finishing high school may be the key transition period…the quiet disa

Welcome to the BESST Transitions Blog Hello and welcome I’m Dr. Anne TM Konkle, a university professor, researcher, and long-term...

Welcome to our page, where we delve into the world of biosocial evaluation for improved mental health outcomes. At the BESST Laboratory,...

Are you a graduate student passionate about mental health research? The BESST Laboratory may be the perfect fit for you! Our laboratory...

During the peripartum period, which includes the time before, during, and after childbirth, new parents may encounter various mental...