by Lee Kantz | Jun 23, 2025 | Children, Research on Neurodivergence
In today’s New York Times, Dr. Allen Frances suggests in a guest essay a reason why autism is on the rise. Dr. Frances is part of the task force overseeing the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) that defines mental disorders,...
by Lee Kantz | Jun 2, 2025 | Entertainment, Family, Neurodivergent Voices
I was never a reality TV guy. I used to watch some of the singing and cooking competition shows, but even those have gotten boring for me. My wife, however, more than makes up for me. A few years ago, she started talking to me about “Love on the Spectrum,” way before...
by Lee Kantz | Apr 21, 2025 | Allies, Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices
The Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting the autistic and neurodiverse community for over 25 years. Rooted in neurodiversity-affirming principles, AANE offers services and resources tailored to autistic...
by Lee Kantz | Sep 12, 2024 | Family, Mental Health
We’ve all had that moment as parents, whether your kid is neurodivergent or not. You’re in the grocery store, dropping the kid off at daycare, or (the worst) on a plane, and your kid starts acting up. Maybe they have a total meltdown and scream or run around. Or maybe...
by Lee Kantz | Aug 6, 2024 | Family
I remember when we first realized there was something different about J. It started toward the end of preschool, when the teachers met with us to inform us that J was having trouble with transitions, such as moving from one activity or one location to another. Like...
