Tag: autism

“Do Autistic People ‘get’ Jokes?” AND More On Best 5 Thursday Reads

December 27, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Do autistic people ‘get’ jokes? Originally dubbed “little professors” by Viennese paediatrician Hans Asperger, autistic people have often been thought to be a rather serious bunch. So do autistic people even have a sense of humour? A new BBC podcast, 1800 Seconds … More “Do Autistic People ‘get’ Jokes?” AND More On Best 5 Thursday Reads

“Why Don’t More People See a Therapist?” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

September 26, 2018

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Why Don’t More People See a Therapist? Despite our best efforts stigma against those with mental illness persists. History reveals the roots of this and what we might do to address it. 2) We Are One Tribalism divides us into small … More “Why Don’t More People See a Therapist?” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

“Abortion and Suicide” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

September 12, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Abortion and Suicide Abortion is an issue that inflames passions. Women’s rights advocates point out that an endless number of overwhelmingly male legislators continue to attempt to dictate the choices that women make about their own bodies. Those who fervently oppose abortion … More “Abortion and Suicide” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads