Understanding neurodivergence
Articles based on published research: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, mood, sleep, and what actually helps.
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.
Gut Microbiome, Autism, ADHD and Anorexia: What a New 2025 Study Actually Found
A post says a study links the gut microbiome to autism, anorexia and ADHD. It is real, and the researchers themselves are refreshingly cautious about what it does and does not show.
Sensory Overload Is Tied to Autism and Anxiety, Not ADHD, a New Study Finds
A post claims sensory overload is linked to autism and anxiety, but not ADHD. That is a real, brand-new study, and the reason behind the finding is genuinely interesting.
ADHD and Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Real Study Behind the Claim
A post says ADHD is linked to seasonal mood changes. This one checks out. Here is the actual study, the numbers, and the circadian mechanism behind it.
Insomnia in ADHD and Autism: What Taurine and Magnesium Actually Do
Sleep problems are extremely common in ADHD and autism. We checked what the actual research says about taurine and magnesium, and why the evidence for the two is not the same.
Does ADHD Come From Childhood Trauma? What 37 Twin Studies Actually Show
A popular claim says ADHD comes from childhood wounds, not genetics. Here is what the largest body of twin-study evidence actually says, and why the confusion between the two causes real harm to families.
Why You Keep Choosing the Same Thing (Even When It Is Not the Best Option)
A new study found that simply repeating a choice makes you prefer it later, regardless of whether it was actually the better option. Here is the real mechanism, and why it may feel familiar if you rely on routine.
Mast Cells and Autism: What a 400-Patient Study From a Rare Disease Actually Showed
A post claims mast cell activation means nearly 7x higher autism risk. The real source exists, but it is older, narrower and more cautious than the headline suggests.
The Gut-Brain Serotonin Highway: How Your Intestines Talk to Your Brain via the Vagus Nerve
A 2025 review maps out how gut-produced serotonin reaches the brain through the vagus nerve, a real biological reason gut health, mood and neurodivergence often show up together.
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