If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with autism, you may be wondering what causes this condition. While scientists don’t yet have a definitive answer, research suggests that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develops from a combination of genetic and nongenetic, or environmental, influences. These influences appear to increase the risk that a child …
Signs
When it comes to communication, repetition can be a useful tool. However, when it becomes excessive, it can be a sign of a communication disorder known as echolalia. Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases that have been previously heard. It is often associated with autism spectrum disorder but can also occur in other …
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may think that the abuse you have experienced is finally over. However, for many survivors of domestic abuse, the abuse does not stop after the relationship has ended. Post-separation abuse (PSA) is a form of abuse that occurs after a relationship has ended, and it can …
Imagine one day of having a feeling that everything around you is not real. Your environment. Your family and friends. And even you own body doesn’t feel real. This sense of detachment from one’s body, thoughts, and surroundings is known as dissociation. Dissociation occurs for a variety of reasons and is often triggered by past …
Narcissism characteristics are hard to spot. A narcissist never displays who they truly are at first. They pour on the superficial charm and mirror the personality traits you look for in a partner. But, as the saying goes, “Nothing lasts forever.” All the charm and qualities you fell in love with begin to fall …