One of the ways that my autism disables me regularly is that I struggle with social communication and the social demands of society. In my home life, I struggle to initiate conversations with family and friends, make small talk, and feel very uncomfortable in large gatherings. I struggle to work in a team, communicate my difficulties, or partake in office chitchat, and I never want to go out for drinks with my team. As a mum, I struggle with the small talk anticipated at school drop-offs/pick-ups, and at family gatherings, I feel like I’m drowning!
New ADHD Drugs, Same Old Problems
The FDA approved two new ADHD drugs this year, and they’re being marketed as shiny new medical advances. It sounds exciting, but are these…