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May 25, 20144 min readGetting back in control when you are out of control.Can you think of anything more challenging than an out of control outburst that ends in a person hurting themselves or others? Aggressive...
Feb 17, 20143 min readTurning Homework Headaches into Homework Happiness!School is back in full swing. For many of us, this means busy schedules that begin with early starts, getting our kids out the door on...
Dec 22, 20133 min readSocial Expectations of Gift Giving for people with Autism Spectrum DisorderThe holidays are a wonderful time for many of us. A time when we think about others and appreciate the things that make our loved ones...
Dec 8, 20103 min readPossibilities for Livelihood: Matters for ASD AdultsThe topics of my blogs most often stem from my interactions with clients and real life issues they present with. Within the last year my...
Nov 17, 20103 min readArranging Intimacy: Matters for Autism Spectrum AdultsThe thought of dating can be daunting to even the most accomplished dating aficionado. My experience with clients has shown that...
Sep 27, 20102 min readLost in Translation?Limit verbal communication When in an environment occupied with lights, sounds, anxiety, and strange people or when in a stressful...
Sep 27, 20102 min readUnderstanding CommunicationThe ability to observe is one of the most important tools that a parent can have. Through observation a parent can identify the...
May 15, 20073 min readSo you have Autism and you’re depressed? Studies have shown 3 out of 4 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder suffer from mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression....