Mutual eye gaze accounts for as little as 3.5 % of the time when two people are interacting.

The rest of the time people are sometimes looking at each other’s mouths, but mostly they are looking away.

When people do look at each other, though, however briefly, this look conveys important social messages… like what?

Low Frustration Tolerance can be understood as the limited ability of a human to endure and cope with the distress associated with frustration, disappointment, or discomfort.

While frustration is a natural part of life, those with LFT find it challenging to navigate these emotions, often leading to heightened stress levels and maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Human brains achieve peak performance for different abilities at different phases of life.

But did you know that there is one commonly noticed ability that peaks in later life?

The interplay between empathizing and systematizing tendencies often surfaces during conflicts.

Empathizing humans may prioritize emotional expression, seeking understanding and validation, while systematizing individuals may lean towards logical problem-solving.

Sometimes the best way to discuss a complicated idea such as the difference between a Weak and a Strong Central Coherence is to go to the movies…

Why do the smartest humans have a specific sleep pattern?

Some would say it’s evolutionary…

A huge study of studies has correlated childhood maltreatment with alexithymia.

Alexithymia, which literally translates as ‘no words for emotions’, is a difficulty some humans have identifying and describing their emotions.

But it’s also a often a compellingly obvious indication of neurodiversity…

What is the notion of humility across neurotypes?

A little study from 8 years ago frustrates the researchers because they did not satisfy their neurotypical expectations…

Occupational Psychologists at Harvard think that a systematic approach to promoting empathy is superior to a “gut-feeling” approach…

Here’s why they’re wrong…

The Intense World Theory of Autism posits that, instead of autistic, neurodivergent humans being viewed as having differently wired minds, they should be seen as having more wiring with a sort of Big Brain Energy (sorry, couldn’t resist…) which is also ‘supercharged’.

When working with neurodiverse couples, integrating the concept of monotropism allows therapists to tailor interventions to align with each partner’s cognitive style.

But what is Monotropism?

Neurodivergent burnout is a complex state that arises from the cumulative impact of stressors related to sensory overload, social demands, and the effort required to navigate an oppressively neurotypical world.