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Navigating Neurodiversity: Identifying Key Traits and Characteristics in Clinical Settings
Neurodiversity traits like alexithymia, RSD, and hyperarousal shape clinical care—understanding them is key to effective assessment.

Jay Getten
Feb 58 min read
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The Evolution of Neurodiversity: From Stone Tools to Renaissance Art
Neurodiversity isn’t new—it shaped human evolution. From ADHD to autism, cognitive diversity drove innovation.

Jay Getten
Feb 57 min read
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Neurodiversity in Prehistoric Times: A New View on Human Evolution
Neurodiversity shaped human evolution—cognitive differences weren’t deficits, but survival strengths. Discover how.

Jay Getten
Feb 57 min read
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The Dance of Evolution: How Tradeoffs Shaped Mental Health Disorders
Explore how neurodivergence shaped human evolution, highlighting strengths of ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Jay Getten
Jan 216 min read
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Reframing Neurodivergence: An Evolutionary Perspective on Cognitive Diversity
By Jay Getten and Marius Repede Series Overview  This article inaugurates a comprehensive exploration of neurodiversity through an...

Jay Getten
Jan 182 min read
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Uncovering the Neanderthal Influence on the Modern Human Mind
Neanderthal DNA shaped traits like ADHD and autism, revealing neurodivergence as an ancient adaptation for human survival and innovation.

Jay Getten
Jan 185 min read
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Neurodiversity: A Genetic and Evolutionary Perspective
Neurodivergence is an ancient adaptation, highlighting the strengths and creativity that shaped humanity's survival and success.

Jay Getten
Jan 186 min read
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