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ENJOY YOUR INTEROCEPTION IN FIVE STEPS I have been teaching Microbiology at Ankara University for six years, I have been a daughter of two teachers, and now most of my friends are teachers. So, one of the things that I know very well - teaching is one of the most challenging professions! It is even more so if you feel burnout while dealing with all the Covid, virtual education, mandates at schools, and at the same time lots of little eyes looking at you with big question marks in those

What is Neurodiversity? Is it a disability? A mental health disorder? What does being neurodivergent mean for me and my family? What are the different kinds of neurodivergence that exist? Why is neurodiversity important?These are some of the questions that people have when they first hear about Neurodiversity. In this article, we will explore what neurodiversity is and what it means to be neurodivergent. We will also provide examples and resources to help you learn more about neurodivergence and

Autism spectrum disorder can be difficult to understand and live with, whether it's a recent diagnosis or a parent is many years into the journey with their child. According to the CDC, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that

This list, "10 Helpful Books for Autistic Tweens and Teens", is made up of our top picks of inspiring, or useful books that help open up dialogue about important topics for autistic kids age 10-19. #1 Middle School – The Stuff Nobody Tells You AboutAimed at young teens, this resource tackles the issues that girls this age care about: fitting in, making friends, wearing the right clothes, succeeding academically and more. The book's "for teens, by teens" approach makes it an easy, fun read whil

People with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for cyberbullying and internet addiction, but there are also many benefits to internet use. The internet has increasingly been an essential part of life for many people, but that digital surge hasn’t swept up everyone equally. According to the Pew Research Center, Americans with disabilities are three times more likely than those without a disability to say they never go online. While the benefits of internet use can be profound for