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Autism and Empathy: Meeting in the Middle
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I don’t know what just happened there,” you already understand the heart of the double empathy problem. The double empathy problem is an idea from autistic researcher Dr Damian Milton. It...
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Artisan Chocolate 101: Craft, Quality, and Taste
“Artisan chocolate” is one of those phrases you see everywhere, but what does it actually mean? Is it just fancy packaging… or does it taste different for a reason? The short answer: artisan chocolate is about craftsmanship. It’s chocolate made...
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World Autism Awareness Day: A Short History
Every April, you’ll see more conversations about autism; in schools, workplaces, on social media, and in families. You’ll also hear two phrases used side-by-side: Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance. They sound similar, but they point to two very different goals....
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Autism Acceptance: Seeing Strengths Clearly
Autism is often discussed in terms of challenges, but that’s not the whole story. Many autistic people also describe real strengths: ways of thinking, noticing, creating, and connecting that can be powerful in the right environment. This isn’t about pretending...
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What Is Theobromine? A Chocolate Guide
Theobromine is a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa beans. If you’ve ever felt a gentle “lift” after eating dark chocolate - not quite coffee energy, but something - theobromine may have played a part. This is one of the...
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Best British Chocolate: History, Craft, and Taste
Ask ten people what the best British chocolate is and you’ll get ten different answers, but the love is real. British chocolate has a reputation for being comforting, creamy, and consistently satisfying… and in recent years it’s also become a...