Early selective attention to the articulating mouth as a potential female-specific marker of better language development in autism: a review by Itziar Lozano, Charlotte Viktorsson, Elena Capelli, Teodora Gliga, Valentina Riva, Przemysław Tomalski

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A Strategic Approach to Succeed on Clinical Case-Based Multiple-Choice Exams [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Christina L. Shenvi, Erin Bakal, Kunal P. Patel, Animesh Jain, Neva Howard, Gita Fleischman, Meredith Niess, Kelly Lacy Smith

“…We also present tips for helping neurodiverse students. Medical educators can use this structured approach and the related tips to coach students on improving performance on CBMCQ-based exams.…”
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Hannah Gadsby: Emotional Capital and Affective Economies in Stand-Up Comedy by Beck Krefting

“…By contrast, Hannah Gadsby is a gender non-conforming, neurodiverse, white, lesbian stand-up comedian whose very existence in comedy venues as well as their comic material itself troubles traditional constructions of emotional capital necessary for effective comedy performance while simultaneously defying the emotions typically demanded from comic performances. …”
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Meaning mindset theory: a transdiagnostic approach to mental health promotion and intervention for children by Laura Lynne Armstrong, Emmalyne Watt, Catherine Laura Potter, Brent L. Epperson

“…To date, the DREAM program, as well as MMT more broadly, has been tested in diverse populations with school-aged children, families, neurodiverse and intellectually gifted young people, homeless men, and Black families, among others. …”
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Improving eating disorder care for underserved groups: a lived experience and quality improvement perspective by Alykhan Asaria

“…The 12 ‘underserved groups’ (USGs) are as follows: [USG. 1] People with longstanding EDs and/or older-age ED sufferers; [USG. 2] Younger children/preadolescents; [USG. 3] People with under-recognised/underappreciated EDs; [USG. 4] People with higher weights; [USG. 5] People with comorbidities; [USG. 6] People with neurodevelopmental conditions (neurodiverse people); [USG. 7] Digitally excluded people; [USG. 8] Socioeconomically and/or sociogeographically disadvantaged people; [USG. 9] Ethnic/racial minorities; [USG. 10] Sexual and gender-diverse people; [USG. 11] Males; [USG. 12] Caregivers/loved ones. …”
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Sensory substitution and augmentation techniques in cerebral visual impairment: a discussion of lived experiences by Stephanie L. Duesing, Katie Lane-Karnas, Sebastian James Adam Duesing, Mae Lane-Karnas, Nai Y, Arvind Chandna, Arvind Chandna

“…Pediatric vision loss due to cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is an urgent public health issue, demanding evidence-based (re)habilitation and educational strategies. As with other neurodiverse populations, research on CVI needs to be directly informed by the lived experiences of those affected—children, adults, and their families. …”
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You Can’t Climb a Broken Ladder: Examining Underrepresentation of Multiply-Disadvantaged Groups in Secure and Senior Roles in UK Geochemistry by Pallavi Anand, Pieter Bots, Jessica Gagnon, Francis Appiah, Elena Maters, Shonil Bhagwat, Susan Little, Amy Riches, Ernest ChiFru, Anya Lawrence, Bryne Ngwenya

“…Our data highlight that there is a decrease in diversity with an increase in seniority; specifically, UK geochemists from sexual and gender minorities, neurodiverse, and women from ethnic minority groups were not represented among the participants of our survey at the top of the academic ladder. …”
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Learning and Teaching Geological Field Skills in a Virtual World: Insights From an Undergraduate Virtual Fieldtrip in Kinlochleven, Scotland by Matthew J. Genge, Valentin Laurent, Philippa J. Mason, Alan R. T. Spencer, Mark D. Sutton, Alex C. Whittaker

“…However, a digital divide was observed to exist between groups depending on experience with gaming and virtual worlds. In addition, neurodiverse group of students required adaptations to assist with spatial awareness in virtual environments. …”
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Improving the experience of health services for trans and gender-diverse young people and their families: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Stepney, Samantha Martin, Magdalena Mikulak, Sara Ryan, Jay Stewart, Richard Ma, Adam Barnett

“…Young trans people of colour and those who are neurodiverse face additional barriers and discrimination in healthcare services. …”
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