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Autism
Health
Neurodivergent or Childish? The Bias of “Relative Age”
Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and Jojo Venant discuss a study about if teachers misinterpret childish behaviors for neurodivergency in younger students.
Headlines
Influencer From Jersey Jailed After Scamming Autistic Man
Jessica Reyes and Dr. Jude Black discuss an influencer from the Island of Jersey who scammed an autistic man out of £10,000.
Headlines
Autism Assistance: Sensory Kits Make a Difference
How do people with autism handle the chaos of emergencies? In this segment of "Psychology Behind the Headlines", host Jessica Reyes is joined by guest Rabbi Brandon Gaines, a spiritual educator and mental health advocate, to break down how little adjustments can make a big difference for the neurodivergent.
Headlines
The Kindness of Strangers: An Autistic Teen Receives New Bike Following Theft
Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu and Dr. Cortina Peters discuss a Delaware teen with autism receiving a bike after his were stolen.
Headlines
Building a More Inclusive World: The Rise of Autism-Friendly Businesses
Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and Lauren Jeffery discuss the rise of autism-friendly businesses.
Studies
New Research Suggests Metabolic Disorder May Underlie Autism
We might be on the brink of a major breakthrough in understanding autism!Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and Ryan Heapy discuss on new studies.There...
Uncategorized
Rising Tide Car Wash is Changing the Game for Autism Employment
Imagine being a parent, worried about your child's future, especially if they have autism. It's tough out there, and sometimes it feels like society...
Celebrities
Tom Stoltman: World’s Strongest Man and Autism Advocate
On 'Psychology Behind the Headlines,' hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest psychotherapist Steph Jones discuss Tom Stoltman, the three-time World's Strongest Man who...
Studies
When Stress Becomes Trauma: PTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
On 'Psychology Behind the Headlines,' hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest psychotherapist Steph Jones discuss new research from the University of Queensland revealing...