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Why People Don't Say "Asperger's" Anymore (And ...

One Autistic woman summarizes the history of the term “Asperger’s Syndrome”, why it fell out of use, and why it matters.

Why People Don't Say "Asperger's" Anymore (And ...

One Autistic woman summarizes the history of the term “Asperger’s Syndrome”, why it fell out of use, and why it matters.

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How Our Microbiome Influences Mental Health: Mi...

It's a mind-body connection. Your gut bacteria can affect your mental health through the gut-brain axis. Learn how psychobiotics like PS128 can affect mood and well-being.

How Our Microbiome Influences Mental Health: Mi...

It's a mind-body connection. Your gut bacteria can affect your mental health through the gut-brain axis. Learn how psychobiotics like PS128 can affect mood and well-being.

Dyspraxia and Autism: Two Real-Life Perspectives. With photos of each author, Tiffany “TJ” Joseph and Isaiah Tien Grewal

Dyspraxia and Autism: Two Real-Life Perspectives

Two Autistic people with dyspraxia talk about how its effects on motor function affects their lives.

Dyspraxia and Autism: Two Real-Life Perspectives

Two Autistic people with dyspraxia talk about how its effects on motor function affects their lives.

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What is Masking in Autism?

Masking is when Autistic people suppress natural behaviors. Masking has a cost, but unmasking has its challenges, as well.

What is Masking in Autism?

Masking is when Autistic people suppress natural behaviors. Masking has a cost, but unmasking has its challenges, as well.

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What Does Serotonin Do?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in everything from easing anxiety to regulating digestion. It can also be influenced by special probiotics like PS128.

What Does Serotonin Do?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in everything from easing anxiety to regulating digestion. It can also be influenced by special probiotics like PS128.

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Stimming in Autism: Why It Is Necessary & Natural

Stimming in autism may look unusual to people who aren’t used to it. But stimming serves many functions, from emotional regulation to directing focus.

Stimming in Autism: Why It Is Necessary & Natural

Stimming in autism may look unusual to people who aren’t used to it. But stimming serves many functions, from emotional regulation to directing focus.

Bened Life's new packaging for shipping is easier on you and the planet

Bened Life’s Packaging: Easy on You & the Planet

We’ve recently made some upgrades to make our packaging better at protecting the planet as well as your Bened Life products.

Bened Life’s Packaging: Easy on You & the Planet

We’ve recently made some upgrades to make our packaging better at protecting the planet as well as your Bened Life products.

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Late Diagnosis of Autism: Is an Official Diagno...

If you think you might be Autistic, you probably have questions. You may be seeking an autism diagnosis, considering self-identification, or just wanting to know more. We’re here to help.

Late Diagnosis of Autism: Is an Official Diagno...

If you think you might be Autistic, you probably have questions. You may be seeking an autism diagnosis, considering self-identification, or just wanting to know more. We’re here to help.

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Autism and Intimacy: Sensory Issues, Romance, a...

From sensory considerations to unique expressions of affection, autism affects how people experience romance, sex, and intimacy.

Autism and Intimacy: Sensory Issues, Romance, a...

From sensory considerations to unique expressions of affection, autism affects how people experience romance, sex, and intimacy.

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Stress and the Probiotic PS128: Management and ...

How does PS128 support stress management, mood, and muscle recovery? Learn more about clinical & preclinical studies of PS128 around stress.

Stress and the Probiotic PS128: Management and ...

How does PS128 support stress management, mood, and muscle recovery? Learn more about clinical & preclinical studies of PS128 around stress.

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Celebrating Special Interests in Autism

Autistic special interests are more than a hobby or fascination. Read on to learn how and why to support special interests in your Autistic friend or family member.

Celebrating Special Interests in Autism

Autistic special interests are more than a hobby or fascination. Read on to learn how and why to support special interests in your Autistic friend or family member.