Autism: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Examples & Complete Guide (2025)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that influences how a person communicates, learns, behaves, processes sensory information, and interacts socially. The National Institute of Mental Health (2025) describes autism as a developmental difference that emerges early in life and continues across adulthood. It is called a “spectrum” because autistic individuals display a […]
Social, cultural, and spiritual stress triggering biological chaos
What’s happening? When social, cultural, or spiritual issues pile up, they can dysregulate your body’s systems. Think of it like pressing a tangled mess of wires: The brain (psych): Stress, anxiety, unresolved emotions. The society (culture): Expectations, norms, conflicts, and isolation. The spirit (meaning): Loss of purpose, unaddressed grief, disconnection. These non-physical factors can turn […]