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16 Comfortable Autism Noise Canceling Headphones and Earplugs

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12 Sensory Toys for Adults With Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety

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9 Ways People with Photosensitivity Can Beat the Heat This Summer

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Why Seeking Another Diagnosis When You’re Already Chronically Ill Is Complicated

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The Labor Shortage Has Created a Caregiver Crisis for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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The Labor Shortage Has Created a Caregiver Crisis for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The Labor Shortage Has Created a Caregiver Crisis for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The almost-post-pandemic labor shortage in the United States is a hot topic in the news right now. If you’ve driven around your town or checked ...

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Chronic Illness Flares: 5 Helpful Tips for a Friend Who Is Struggling

Chronic Illness Flares: 5 Helpful Tips for a Friend Who Is Struggling

6 Tips for Soothing Anxiety

6 Tips for Soothing Anxiety

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Finding Hope After Losing Everything Because of Illness

6 Ways to Support a Loved One with Chronic or Mental Illness

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What It Was Like to Get a COVID-19 Test as Someone at High Risk

Why Seeking Another Diagnosis When You’re Already Chronically Ill Is Complicated

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Inspiration porn and the objectification of disability: Stella Young at TEDxSydney 2014

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70th Annual Tony Awards 'Spring Awakening'

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Understanding Spoon Theory

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Things Not To Say To An Autistic Person

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16 Comfortable Autism Noise Canceling Headphones and Earplugs

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Sensory toys for adults with autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Cat playing with a fidget spinner.

12 Sensory Toys for Adults With Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety

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9 Ways People with Photosensitivity Can Beat the Heat This Summer

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7 Useful Kitchen Appliances for People With Limited Hand Use

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Coping with painsomnia: tips to help you sleep if you're experiencing chronic pain and insomnia combined.

9 Soothing Strategies to Help You Sleep When Painsomnia Strikes

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12 Self-Advocacy Skills for Adults With a Disability or Chronic Illness

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4 College Application Tips for Students With a Disability or Chronic Illness

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8 Disability Life Hacks Inspired By MacGyver

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