Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about emerging employment structures, policy and law. When Duane Morris LLP recently hosted a webinar on legal guidelines ...

The term “neurodiversity” was first coined by an Australian sociologist in the late 1990’s, who made the case that neurological differences should be respected by society, analogous to categories such ...

Our goal is to ensure that participants take advantage of University life, develop the academic and social skills needed to pursue career opportunities, and lead a full and enriched life. The Center ...

No two legal minds are the same – and that’s a good thing! An estimated 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent, including those with autism, ADHD, mental health disabilities, learning disabilities, ...

There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of "normal" is a big part of something called neurodiversity. Advocates hope the idea expands how we think of ...

People with autism face staggering unemployment rates, a difficult reality that organizations like EY are working to reverse by turning to the autism community for new hires. The firm launched a ...

Why have males been overrepresented among geniuses in STEM fields so far? A popular biological psychological explanation is the "Extreme Male Brain Theory" (EMB), which suggests that an overdose of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. Update 7/27: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Shar ...

I was the “different” kid. I had intense interests that I went on monologues about, I missed social cues, and I checked out of conversations to stare at the wall while my mind wandered. Later, when my ...

Every year on April 2nd, we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, a time to regard the worth of accepting neurodiversity and acknowledge the special quality of people with autism. "Advancing ...

Neurodiversity Pride Day will be observed internationally on June 18, 2024 as a way to celebrate people who have neurologically atypical ways of thinking, learning, and behaving, and to reduce stigma ...