Understanding neurodivergence
Articles based on published research: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, mood, sleep, and what actually helps.
Did Autism Shape Human Evolution? What the Real Archaeology Says
A viral post says autistic traits were championed 100,000 years ago and shaped human evolution. Here is the real archaeology behind the claim, and where it overreaches.
Lithium and Autism: What the 2019 Study Actually Found
A viral post says lithium helps autism. Here is the real study behind the claim, what it found, and what it does not prove.
Luteolin and Autism: What the Real Study Behind the Viral Post Actually Found
A post claims children with autism took luteolin, a flavonoid "found in celery and parsley," and improved. A real study exists. It is smaller, less controlled, and less certain than the post suggests.
Can Nutrients Fix Your GABA-Glutamate Balance? What the GAD1 Gene Actually Does
A post claims anxiety comes from a nutrient-dependent enzyme, GAD1, that converts glutamate into GABA, and lists vitamin B6, magnesium, taurine, glycine and vitamin C as support. The gene is real. The supplement claim has never been tested.
Gut Bacteria and Early Autism and ADHD Signs: What a Major 2026 Study Actually Found
A viral post claims certain gut bacteria are linked to early signs of autism and ADHD. For once, the post is broadly accurate. Here is what the Hong Kong study really showed, and where the nuance lives.
When Chewing Sounds Trigger Rage: Misophonia Is Real, and There Is a Validated Test
Instant anger at chewing, breathing or tapping is not rudeness or oversensitivity, it has a name, a 2022 consensus definition, and a validated 14-question measure you can take free.
Face Blindness Is Real: The Signs of Prosopagnosia and How Researchers Screen for It
Some people cannot reliably recognize faces, colleagues, friends, sometimes even their own photos. Prosopagnosia affects around 2% of people, and a validated 20-question screening exists.
Can a DNA Test Tell You Which Nutrients Your ADHD Needs? What Trials Actually Show
Posts selling DNA reports claim your gene variants reveal which vitamins your ADHD brain is missing. The genes are real, the nutrients are real, and the leap between them has never been tested.
The Viral "Autism Improved After Antibiotics" Story: What the Real Case Report Says
A post claims a 14-year-old with autism improved dramatically after antimicrobial treatment for suspected Lyme and Bartonella. The case report is real. The full story is very different from the headline.
Your Self-Esteem Is Not Fixed: What a Meta-Analysis of Ages 4 to 94 Actually Shows
Self-esteem follows a predictable arc across life, rising through adulthood and peaking around 50 to 60. Here is what the largest longitudinal evidence says, and what your score really means.
A TV Documentary Called ADHD a "Social Construct". Its Own Expert Says She Was Misrepresented
Channel 4's "The Great ADHD Myth?" concluded ADHD is a social construct. The neuroscientist it featured says her interview was cherry-picked, and the wider expert reaction was unanimous.
The Third Neurotransmitter in ADHD: What a Massive New Review Found About Serotonin
ADHD conversations usually focus on dopamine and norepinephrine. A huge new 2025 review makes the case that serotonin deserves a seat at the table too, and the scale of the evidence is genuinely striking.
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