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Neurodiversity is an important concept in understanding human brain function and behavior and – understanding of its importance is growing! Neurodiversity acknowledges that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, are natural variations of the human experience. This perspective is a shift from traditional views that often pathologize these differences. For people who are…

For many years the medical model has pathologized variations in the way the human brain works.  The construct of neurodiversity, and the movement around it, attempt to correct that error.  But what is it? Neurodiversity is a clinical term used to describe the different varieties of human neurology. Common diagnoses used to describe neurodiverse people…

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a term that encapsulates the beautiful tapestry of human cognition and challenges society’s idea of what is a “neurotypical” or “normal” brain.  The term was first coined in 1998 by Australian sociologist, Judy Singer, to acknowledge that our minds come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own unique…

In the vibrant but often challenging landscape of Chicago, relationships, just like the city itself, can undergo significant transformations. The end of a marriage, while seemingly an endpoint, marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with possibilities for personal growth, healing, and rediscovery. Divorce therapy, a specialized form of counseling, plays a pivotal role…

Change is a part of our lives, whether it’s welcomed or not, we must all become skilled at managing transitions.  The kinds of changes we experience throughout our lives have the power to alter the trajectory of plans in significant ways. Transitions can be developmental – moving out, graduating, pregnancy, or can be sudden and…