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Understanding Autistic Burnout
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the prolonged stress of school, work, and home life, you’ve likely heard the term ‘burnout’. But, have you ever heard of the term ‘autistic burnout’? For autistic people, they can experience both general burnout as well as autistic...
Reflections from the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 2025 Annual Conference
In full transparency, the term "neuropsychology" always sounded intimidating to me. It was not until my clinical training that I developed a deep fascination for this branch of psychology. Neuropsychology recognizes that our habits and life experiences are not just...
Reflections from the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) meeting, 2025
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) was founded in 2001, providing a platform for autism researchers to come together annually to share their research. As a doctoral student starting my journey as an autism researcher in 2003, INSAR (or IMFAR- the...