An Autistic Author

Hey, this is Jacob, I've contributed before to the politics and ADHD blogs, but this is a first for me. I do NOT have autism (that I'm aware of). I've had some suspicions in the past, but even if I do ADHD rules my life far more than any symptoms that make me consider Autism. Nevertheless, it has become a strong part of my life. About a year ago, my son was diagnosed. We knew he had ADHD already, but he was far from what I've dealt with and there seemed to be more issues than just ADHD. 

 Have you ever experienced a disturbing thought that just wouldn't go away? Maybe it was a violent image or a taboo desire that seemed to come out of nowhere. If so, you're not alone. Millions of people experience intrusive thoughts, and they can be both unsettling and distressing. In this post, we'll explore what intrusive thoughts are, why they happen, and what you can do to manage them.

In recent years, there has been much debate on whether there is an autism epidemic. It seems that nowadays children are receiving a diagnosis of autism at an alarming rate. If you do an honest study, you will discover that there are many contrasting opinions on what is causing these staggering statistics.