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When Tragedy Strikes: Ethical Reflections on Public Discourse, Advocacy and Care
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist and NAPAA Co-founder) When tragedies involving disabled people and their families occur, many of us feel an urgent pull to respond. Grief, anger, fear, helplessness, and a deep sense of injustice can surface all at once. For advocates, professionals, and community members who care deeply about disability rights and systemic failures, silence can feel uncomfortable — even complicit. The instinct to speak, to explain, to demand chang
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Neuro-Affirming Dietitians | Celebrating NDA Professionals
In our Celebrating Neuro-Affirming Professionals Series, each resource spotlights a different profession making a difference in the...
May 20, 20253 min read


Behind the Scenes at NAPAA: Celebrating Our Directory Launch!
After countless cups of coffee, endless late nights and plenty of heartfelt moments, we're thrilled to finally announce: the NAPAA...
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Empowering Neurodivergent Children: The Crucial Role of Early Body Safety and Consent Education
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Trigger Alert: This article discusses topics related to sexual safety and abuse, which may...
Apr 2, 20254 min read


When Words Don’t Cooperate: Navigating Verbal Communication Struggles as a Neurodivergent Psychologist
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Verbal communication is a central part of my work as a psychologist. I spend my days...
Feb 22, 20255 min read


Females on the Autism Spectrum: The Lost Girls who are Hiding in Plain Sight
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a diagnosis has been traditionally thought to be a ‘male’...
Sep 5, 20193 min read


Alexithymia: What is it and how does it Impact You?
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) What if your most dreaded question is when someone asks you, “How does that make you feel?”...
Sep 5, 20193 min read
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