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Le nuove scoperte sulle neuroscienze stanno rivoluzionando la nostra comprensione dell’autismo. Questo articolo esplora come la ricerca etica, focalizzata su connettività e sviluppo cerebrale, stia cambiando il modo di concepire il cervello autistico, aprendo la strada a nuove terapie e a una cultura della neurodiversità.
Silvia Garozzo
L’articolo esplora le scoperte più significative sulla base genetica dell’ADHD, confermando l’alta ereditarietà (70-80%). Spiega come gli studi moderni su vasto campione (GWAS) abbiano identificato l’ADHD come un disturbo poligenico, causato dalla combinazione di molteplici varianti genetiche, e come queste ricerche mostrino una sovrapposizione genetica con altri disturbi psichiatrici. Viene inoltre affrontata la sovrapposizione sintomatica tra ADHD e CPTSD, evidenziando l’importanza di considerare le esperienze avverse e l’interazione gene-ambiente nella valutazione clinica.
Silvia Garozzo
The article explores the relationship between neurodivergence (e.g., autism, ADHD) and queer identity (LGBTQIA+), highlighting a significant overlap between the two communities. It explains how neurodivergent people may be less bound by social norms, leading to greater exploration and acceptance of their unconventional identities. Common challenges like stigmatization, discrimination, and the cost of “masking” are discussed, as well as the importance of access to adequate services. The article concludes by emphasizing how representation, education, and building alliances between these “minorities” are crucial for promoting an intersectional, authentic, and truly inclusive future, where diversity is celebrated as a fundamental value for social progress.
Silvia Garozzo
Dyslexia in adults is a lifelong neurobiological condition impacting reading, writing, and organization. Explore its hidden manifestations, unique strengths (“dyslexic advantage”), diagnosis, and support strategies for a more inclusive life.
Silvia Garozzo
Masking is a common strategy among neurodivergent adults to conform. This article explores the emotional and psychological costs of camouflaging and offers insights for living with greater authenticity.
Silvia Garozzo
This article analyzes the lack of inclusivity in educational, work, and social systems (with a focus on Italy and other countries) towards neurodivergences (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc.). It highlights how these systems, based on an ideal of “neurotypicality” and standardized performance, lead to the stigmatization and difficulties of neurodivergent individuals. The article argues that the non-conformity and unique perspectives of neurodivergent minds are not a problem, but a fundamental resource. It emphasizes their capacity for lateral thinking, innovation, and authenticity as crucial elements for rethinking and overcoming the limits of an unsustainable capitalist system, promoting a more inclusive and flexible future that values every form of human diversity.
Silvia Garozzo
This article explores Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults, moving beyond common misconceptions of childhood hyperactivity. It explains the neurobiological underpinnings of ADHD, particularly dopamine dysregulation in the prefrontal cortex, which affects Executive Functions (EFs). The article details common EF challenges in adults with ADHD, including difficulties with planning, time management (“time blindness”), working memory, emotional regulation, and response inhibition. It emphasizes that these are not character flaws but neurological differences that impact daily life. Finally, it highlights the importance of understanding these manifestations to reduce self-stigma, leverage neurodivergent strengths, and develop effective strategies for self-determination and a better quality of life.
Silvia Garozzo
This article discusses the significant change in autism diagnosis from Asperger’s Syndrome to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1 in the DSM-5 (2013). It explains that this shift was driven by scientific advancements recognizing autism as a continuum rather than discrete categories, leading to the unified “spectrum” concept and support levels (1, 2, 3). Crucially, the article also reveals the ethical-historical reasons behind the change, stemming from Hans Asperger’s documented involvement with Nazi eugenics and child euthanasia programs, leading to a conscious decision to remove his name from diagnostic terminology for moral reasons. The overall goal is to foster a more accurate, inclusive, and respectful understanding of neurodiversity.
Silvia Garozzo
Stimming, or self-stimulation, is a natural and vital coping mechanism used by neurodivergent individuals to regulate their nervous system, manage emotions, and express internal states. Often misunderstood and stigmatized, this article explains the different forms and functions of stimming in autism and ADHD, advocating for greater societal understanding, acceptance, and the creation of inclusive environments.
Silvia Garozzo
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