Autism and the pressure to conform

When you peruse the many forums and/or websites run and utilized by persons on the Autism Spectrum, a familiar theme in many threads and posts is the pressure and stresses many Autistic persons feel and endure many a time for the need to conform to and comply with the (Neuro typical or NT) expectations of the general community.

In order to feel accepted and assimilate into such a community, Autistic persons can feel the exhaustive pressure...

For some families, nursing homes and other live-in senior care facilities are simply not options for their elderly loved ones. Whether you or your elderly loved one needs help with meals, housework, errands, or other daily activities, providers of home-based elder care, Raleigh NC and beyond, are standing by to facilitate those tasks. The primary goal of home care is to help elderly people live safely and independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Many sick...

Dyslexia learning disability is a state where an individual, usually a child, suffers from learning problem. Generally, patients find themselves having difficulty or unable to read, write, and spell. Also, dyslexics often have very poor memory.

Dyslexia doesn't necessarily mean that a child's intellectual capacity is below average. People who suffer from dyslexia are extremely smart and are very profound in what they do. The cause or pathophysiologic action of the...

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"It is the God given right of every human being to appear human".

Any kind of deformity, facial or elsewhere may cause psychological and emotional disturbance to the patient as well as social annihilation. Both function and form are important attributes of the hand. The active function of the hand is represented by its prehensile activities in grip, grasp, transferring and absorbing forces.1

Nowadays the amputation of one or more...

Natural uterine fibroids treatment is the only way to ensure that you free yourself from this condition for good. Conventional treatments, such as surgery, hormonal treatments and ad-hoc herbal remedies are all focused on one thing-relieving the symptoms of your fibroids.

The very nature of fibroids means that they do cause pain and often debilitating symptoms and for this reason, symptomatic relief is essential. However, do not confuse this with a uterine fibroids cure-the...

An anti-inflammation diet, high in beta-cryptoxanthin (a powerful dietary carotenoid) can protect against oxidation, a condition which can lead to joint inflammation associated with polyarthritis.(1)

Mom told you to eat your veggies, and she said you should eat fruit for dessert.  Did you listen?

If you did, chances are you aren't suffering from an inflammatory disease called Inflammatory Polyarthritis (IP), a disease defined by two or more inflamed joint...

Do you think your posture is poor? Have you tried a course of posture exercises to correct it? Most people would say they feel their posture could be better but why does it become poor and what is the best way to improve it?

Modern living means we probably are not as active as previous generations. We spend long hours sitting at desks, in cars or when relaxing, slumping in front of the TV. In these situations you are not using your muscles as nature originally intended. Parts...

Since the first elevator installations, the health and safety aspects of the passenger lift have become increasingly more stringent. Undertaking regular passenger lift maintenance and assessing modernisation and refurbishment tasks is a responsibility for many organisational health and safety managers and on-site engineers.

One aspect of maintaining the full safety of an installed passenger lift or commercial elevator is to undertake regular risk assessments on these...

The Laverton is a historic Victorian building in the heart of Westbury, Wiltshire. It serves as the town council's headquarters and now, thanks to a £100,000 refurbishment, doubles as a multi-function venue and community centre. Local schools, churches, groups and businesses use the Laverton for exhibitions, displays, cultural activities, meetings and training sessions.

The council wants to ensure the building...

If are unable to work due to a disability, it is a very difficult time for you as you can no longer earn a living and are not able to do what you love to do. You might be worried about how you will be able to keep paying your living expenses and medical bills. However, for many disability patients, this worry is all that they can think about.

Disability occurs in every profession, so there is no reason to feel embarrassed by it. The only thing to be embarrassed about is not acting...