ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder
Stephen is a Senior Directing major at Carnegie Mellon. He is also the current President of Carnegie Mellon's Film Club. He recently completed his Thesis Project within the School of Drama: a production of Mac Wellman's "A Murder of Crows." He is currently working on creating a collective of Film Enthusiasts across Carnegie's Campus as well as other colleges and universities around Pittsburgh.
Autism — what we know (and what we don't know yet
In this calm and factual talk, geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder — for example, that autism has multiple, perhaps interlocking, causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis, Chung and her team look at what we've learned through studies, treatments and careful listening.
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia?
FAQ-type article explaining dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
Sensory Issues
Sensory issues often accompany autism. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association added sensory sensitivities to the symptoms that help diagnose autism. Autism’s sensory issues can involve both hyper-sensitivities (over-responsiveness) and hypo-sensitivities (under-responsiveness) to a wide range of stimuli.
Transition to University
This is an updated version of the materials developed by the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) at La Trobe University. This material appears on the Neurodiversity Hub under a licensing agreement with OTARC.