Is ADHD a Form of Autism? Exploring the Connection
If you have ever typed “ADHD and autism” into Google at 1 a.m., you were probably looking for one clear answer. Because the overlap can be confusing in real life. Your child might struggle to focus, melt down in loud places, miss social cues, and get stuck on certain...
Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent
“Neurotypical vs neurodivergent” sounds like a simple comparison, but most people get stuck because they are missing the real definition behind the words. They assume neurotypical means “normal” and neurodivergent means “disordered.” That is not what these terms were...
What Is Autism Masking? Understanding Camouflaging in Autistic Individuals
Autism is not always obvious from the outside. Some autistic people learn, over time, how to hide autistic traits, copy social behaviour, and “blend in” so they are treated better, excluded less, and questioned less. That effort is often called autism masking, and you...
End‑of‑Year Giving: Support the Dan Marino Foundation’s Mission to Empower Neurodiverse Individuals
When a child is diagnosed with autism, families don’t just face challenges; they face uncertainty. Will my child find friends? Will they find work someday? Will they be able to live independently? These are the questions that keep parents awake at night. These are the...
