When Survival Gets Diagnosed: Why Behavior Is Not Pathology

When Survival Gets Diagnosed: Why Behavior Is Not Pathologyby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 31/01/2026

A trauma-informed reflection on child behavior, survival responses, and why diagnosing adaptation can deepen harm instead of healing.

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When Survival Gets Diagnosed: Why Behavior Is Not Pathology

Difference Is Not a Defect: Neurodiversity, Camouflage, and Child Mental Health

Difference Is Not a Defect: Neurodiversity, Camouflage, and Child Mental Healthby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 31/01/2026

A trauma-informed reflection on neurodiversity, masking, and why children don’t need to be fixed — environments need to adapt.

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Difference Is Not a Defect: Neurodiversity, Camouflage, and Child Mental Health

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