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Why Is There an Increase in Autism Diagnoses?

By Casey-Lee Flood, RN, HWNC-BC, NC-BC Autism diagnosis rates are increasing across all age groups, but it isn't an epidemic — it's a sign of progress. There have been so...

Why Is There an Increase in Autism Diagnoses?

By Casey-Lee Flood, RN, HWNC-BC, NC-BC Autism diagnosis rates are increasing across all age groups, but it isn't an epidemic — it's a sign of progress. There have been so...

Illustration of four people with thought bubbles over their heads. The text says Nonspeaking and Nonverbal Autism: What's the Difference?

Nonspeaking and Nonverbal Autism: What’s the Di...

Nonspeaking autism - often called “nonverbal autism” - can be challenging. But many nonspeaking people can communicate, given the right tools and opportunities.

Nonspeaking and Nonverbal Autism: What’s the Di...

Nonspeaking autism - often called “nonverbal autism” - can be challenging. But many nonspeaking people can communicate, given the right tools and opportunities.

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The Best Gifts for Autistic Children

Struggling to find gifts for Autistic kids and others with sensory needs? Our Neurodiversity and Disability Consultant is here to help.

The Best Gifts for Autistic Children

Struggling to find gifts for Autistic kids and others with sensory needs? Our Neurodiversity and Disability Consultant is here to help.

Introducing Neuralli Cognition+

Introducing Neuralli Cognition+

Neuralli Cognition+ is a new memory supplement from Bened Life designed to help with cognitive function in aging, short-term memory in people over 50, and more

Introducing Neuralli Cognition+

Neuralli Cognition+ is a new memory supplement from Bened Life designed to help with cognitive function in aging, short-term memory in people over 50, and more

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How Do I Know If I Need Probiotics?

Probiotics can offer all sorts of health benefits. Learn what probiotics are, what different kinds of probiotics exist, and who benefits from them.

How Do I Know If I Need Probiotics?

Probiotics can offer all sorts of health benefits. Learn what probiotics are, what different kinds of probiotics exist, and who benefits from them.

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Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclop...

Writer Ben Breaux interviews Dr. Chris Papadopoulos about his recent book Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclopedia

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Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclop...

Writer Ben Breaux interviews Dr. Chris Papadopoulos about his recent book Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclopedia

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An Autistic girl removes the innards from a pumpkin to make a jack o lantern as her little sister smiles

Halloween Sensory Activities and Accommodations

For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.

Halloween Sensory Activities and Accommodations

For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.

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Gut-Brain Health and Probiotics for Parkinsons

Probiotics are for more than gut-health. Thanks to the gut-brain axis, probiotics have all kinds of unexpected benefits. See what that means for Parkinson’s disease.

Gut-Brain Health and Probiotics for Parkinsons

Probiotics are for more than gut-health. Thanks to the gut-brain axis, probiotics have all kinds of unexpected benefits. See what that means for Parkinson’s disease.

A child viewed from behind who is stimming using a popping toy. The toy is blue, green, white and purple, and round in shape.

Stimming in Autism vs Self-Harm: What’s the Dif...

Stimming in autism is a necessary tool for preventing overwhelm. Self-harm is a sign that overwhelm is already happening. Learn the difference - and what to do for each.

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Stimming in Autism vs Self-Harm: What’s the Dif...

Stimming in autism is a necessary tool for preventing overwhelm. Self-harm is a sign that overwhelm is already happening. Learn the difference - and what to do for each.

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Corporate Memphis-style illustration of a group of people standing and having conversations. A caption reads, “What Happened to Asperger’s Syndrome?”

What Happened to Asperger’s Syndrome?

While some felt that losing “Asperger’s Syndrome” was a kind of erasure, its inclusion in the autism spectrum can be helpful in making care and accommodations accessible.

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What Happened to Asperger’s Syndrome?

While some felt that losing “Asperger’s Syndrome” was a kind of erasure, its inclusion in the autism spectrum can be helpful in making care and accommodations accessible.

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How to Spot Fake PS128

In the US and Canada, Bened Life is the only source for PS128 and other exclusive strains. Learn how to spot fake “deals”.

How to Spot Fake PS128

In the US and Canada, Bened Life is the only source for PS128 and other exclusive strains. Learn how to spot fake “deals”.