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Hidden Hazards at Home: A Neuro‑Sensitive Guide to Safer Rentals
A practical guide for people with brain injuries, neurodivergence, and chronic health conditions to spot environmental risks and advocate...

Jay Getten
23 hours ago7 min read
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TBI and Gut Dysfunction: Exploring the Brain-Gut Link
Introduction Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ranging from mild concussions to severe trauma, profoundly disrupts the intricate...

Jay Getten
Jul 53 min read
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Brain Waves & Neurodiversity: A Quantum View
This article explores how unique brainwave patterns in ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may reflect quantum dimensions of consciousness. Blending neuroscience, quantum theory, and neurodiversity, it reveals how these neurotypes offer evolutionary insights and transformative gifts to society.

Jay Getten
Jun 297 min read
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Embracing the Future: Integrating ChatGPT into Ethical Clinical Mental Health Practice
In a world where clinical demands are increasing and time is limited; AI provides more than just efficiency; it offers partnership. This article discusses how clinicians can ethically integrate ChatGPT into mental health practice as an assistant rather than a replacement. It addresses how AI can improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce burnout through better documentation, while maintaining the core elements of human-centered care.

Jay Getten
Jun 293 min read
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Rethinking Neurodivergence: Navigating Hyperfocus and Procrastination Through Environmental and Task Optimization
Hyperfocus and procrastination aren’t opposites; they’re two sides of the same attentional coin in neurodivergence. Rooted in environment and task fit, they reveal how ADHD and autism optimize focus and delay strategically.

Jay Getten
Jun 175 min read
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Supporting Neurodiversity in Schools: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Neurodiversity celebrates differences in brain functioning, viewing conditions like autism and ADHD as strengths, not deficits. By fostering inclusive education—through sensory-friendly spaces, tailored teaching, and strength-based approaches—educators empower all learners. Recognizing neurodivergent traits as assets enriches classrooms, reduces stigma, and prepares students for a diverse, innovative world.

Jay Getten
May 1618 min read
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Neurodiversity in the Intermountain West: How Frontier Environments Shaped an Evolutionary Legacy
Discover how neurodivergent traits like ADHD, sensory sensitivity, and hyperfocus once served as vital tools for survival in the rugged Intermountain West. This article reframes neurodivergence as an evolutionary legacy rooted in resilience, creativity, and ancestral wisdom, calling for a more inclusive, strengths-based approach to mental health and community care.

Jay Getten
May 59 min read
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Understanding Dopamine: From Reward to Whole-Body Health and Personalized Medicine
Introduction  Dopamine, often called the "feel-good" chemical, is known for its role in experiencing pleasure and reward. Recent studies...

Jay Getten
May 25 min read
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Unraveling the Mystery of Dysgraphia: Understanding the Symptoms and Solutions
Introduction Envision attempting to compile a simple grocery list, only to encounter difficulties with letter alignment and fragmented...

Jay Getten
Mar 216 min read
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Autism in Females: Diagnosis and Support Challenges
Autism in females is often misdiagnosed due to outdated criteria and masking. Learn how recognition and support are evolving.

Jay Getten
Mar 1811 min read
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The Hidden Battle of Post-Concussion Syndrome – What You Need to Know
Post-Concussion Syndrome: The hidden struggle of lingering symptoms & new breakthroughs in recovery.

Jay Getten
Mar 1415 min read
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Effects of In-Utero Substance and Alcohol Exposure on Child Development
Prenatal exposure to substances, including alcohol, can influence a child's development in physical, cognitive, and behavioral domains.

Jay Getten
Mar 127 min read
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A Comprehensive Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory Processing Disorder affects how the brain interprets stimuli, impacting daily life. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and support.

Jay Getten
Mar 411 min read
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Neurodiversity in an Evolving World: Examining the Contribution of Diverse Minds to Our Future
Neurodivergent minds may shape the future of tech, climate solutions, and space exploration. Discover their impact in an evolving world.

Jay Getten
Mar 36 min read
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Neurodivergence, Quantum Adaptation, and Collective Intelligence
Could neurodivergence be an evolutionary quantum adaptation? Explore how ADHD, autism, and cognition connect to quantum mechanics and AI.

Jay Getten
Feb 216 min read
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The Quantum Dance of the Neurodivergent Mind: Where Physics Meets Consciousness
Could neurodivergence be linked to quantum mechanics? Explore how ADHD, autism, and consciousness may connect to quantum processes.

Jay Getten
Feb 214 min read
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Examining Medical Gaslighting and Outdated Diagnostic Practices in Adult ADHD & Autism Assessment and Treatment
Medical gaslighting and outdated ADHD diagnostics leave adults misdiagnosed or ignored. It's time for change in clinical practice.

Jay Getten
Feb 1615 min read
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Lost in the Information Age: How Modern Life Overwhelms Neurodivergent Brains
Modern civilization overwhelms neurodivergent minds. Explore how the Industrial and Information Ages impact sensory processing and cognition

Jay Getten
Feb 716 min read
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Unlocking Dyscalculia: Myths, Realities, and the Road to Empowerment
Introduction Dyscalculia, often referred to as "math dyslexia," is a neurological learning disability that affects approximately 5–7% of...

Jay Getten
Feb 67 min read
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How can healthcare practitioners support neurodiversity in their practice?
Neurodiversity in healthcare: Moving beyond deficits to a strengths-based, biopsychosocial approach for assessment and treatment.

Jay Getten
Feb 66 min read
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