Many girls hide their autism, sometimes evading diagnosis well into adulthood. These efforts can help women on the spectrum socially and professionally, but they can also do serious harm. Source: The costs of camouflaging autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Day: February 21, 2018
As homeless camps explode in L.A. suburbs, residents fear they will become permanent
Confronted with growing homeless encampments on the outskirts of L.A County, local officials faced with difficult choices have been met by blow back from all sides of the debate. Source: As homeless camps explode in L.A. suburbs, residents fear they will become permanent
New UC-Irvine Center To Study The Highs And Lows of Pot | California Healthline
The center, driven by California’s legalization of marijuana, will study the medical, social and economic impacts of making pot widely accessible. Two top concerns: investigating marijuana as a pot… Source: New UC-Irvine Center To Study The Highs And Lows of Pot | California Healthline
Ronald Reagan’s shameful legacy: Violence, the homeless, mental illness – Salon.com
As president and governor of California, the GOP icon led the worst policies on mental illness in generations Source: Ronald Reagan’s shameful legacy: Violence, the homeless, mental illness - Salon.com
Alaska will no longer allow workers with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage – ThinkProgress
Yes, that was a thing. And yes, it is completely legal. Source: Alaska will no longer allow workers with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage – ThinkProgress
My Photography – Part 3
So, again!, in the spirit of neurodiverse communication, here are a few of my favorite photographs that hopefully express the sentiment that words don't always have to do the talking. We can, though -- if that's your thing -- as I'd love to hear from others in the comments section, whether you want to comment … Continue reading My Photography – Part 3
Travel Writer Rick Steves Addresses Pot Policy With Congress – Rolling Stone
PBS travel guru Rick Steves appeared in front of Congress to tell Jeff Sessions his idea of pot users is wrong – and the Senate is moving on it Source: Travel Writer Rick Steves Addresses Pot Policy With Congress - Rolling Stone
