september 2023issue one
Joy Belongs to Us All
A joyful conversation with joy consultant and artist, Elisha Sea.
written by molly nevins & elisha sea
Rethinking Permissive Parenting
Embracing Freedom, Equality, & Neurodiversity
written by amanda diekman
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Introducing our careers column that answers your questions about navigating the workplace. This column aims to provide our neurodivergent community the knowledge and support needed to thrive in the workplace.
written by sarah tancell
Teens & Screens: An Interview
Clarissa Harwell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, & Diverge Editor Molly Nevins discuss how the magical worlds behind screens often benefit our children and what to look out for as a parent, especially when your children are teens.
written by clarissa harwell and molly nevins
Dearest Mother
Each month, Time Traveler John Archer writes home from the strange world of modern adulthood. Here is letter #1. Location in time: September 2023.
Why I Do Not Grieve “Lost” Family Meals
My family never shares meals together around the dining room table. This is because my daughter’s sensory processing vulnerabilities make doing so impossible.
written by julie morrow
Watching the History of Autism Unfold Through My Matrilineage
My maternal grandmother was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teen in the late 1930s. Over the course of her life, she was repeatedly hospitalized and subjected to horrific "treatments." She was also likely Autistic and tragically misunderstood. This is her incomplete story—and mine.
written by alondra rogers
The Rhythm of Handcrafting Soothes My Mind
With my hands moving, I can almost imagine tiny little cogs within me, all working together for a common goal. I have experienced glimpses of this over my life, but never so much as when I am making.
written by úna shea
5 Actions I Take to Support My PDA Needs
A look at my experience with PDA and the steps I take care for myself.
written by cherish graff
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