We have banded together to provide a new set of resources for you! New Website This summer we launched a new website, TheSocialLearningProject.com. The intention of the website is to help families in Fort Collins find the Autism/social skills related services they need, and that we are currently offering. (Remember when we had all those […]
by Lorna Hecker, Ph.D., RP Can we become addicted to technology? Excessive use of technology can certainly become problematic and impair one’s life. Technology is so well weaved into our everyday lives, it is difficult to know how much is too much. But addictive qualities can emerge, including an escalating amount of time spent interfacing […]
Feeling overwhelmed is awful. Your body and mind feel heavy and gross, you struggle to function and problem solve, and life can feel pretty terrible. If you read parts 1 and 2, you have already sorted out how what it feels like, and what patterns might drive feeling overwhelmed. Today’s post will address what to […]
September is such a great month. Temps cool down and kids go to school. About school: the first few weeks have passed for many of us. How is your student coping? Are you starting to see signs of stress, perhaps around organization? Now is a great time to check in with your student. If your […]
School has started, new routines are in place. How is your student coping? Are you starting to see signs of stress of overwhelm? And how would you know? We are going to tackle stress and feeling overwhelmed in 3 parts: how does it feel, what are some patterns that drive feeling overwhelmed or stressed, and […]
If you live in a household with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you certainly love someone with ASD. While there are many resources for raising children living with an ASD diagnosis, there appear to be far fewer resources for people who are married to someone on the spectrum. We know that there are many couples where one […]
Ever wish people would just tell you the rules of social conduct ahead of time, not just when you break them? Sandi Toksvig’s book The Tricky Art of Co-Existing: How to Behave Decently No Matter What Life Throws Your Way is the book you need! Using a lighthearted yet forthright approach, Ms. Toksvig addresses home […]
Prepping for college is a years-long process, and today is a great day to begin. As this NYTimes article highlights, waiting until moments before college starts is not the optimal strategy. If you only have 10 minutes, read the NYTimes article. If you have a few hours, try How to Raise an Adult by Julie […]
School starts soon! (Stage left: Parents cheer and students sigh at the phrase when they hear “back to school.”) Time to prep mentally and goal-wise. Here are some tips to get you ready: No matter the grade level, take a moment to reflect. What went well during the past year? What went well during the […]
About a year ago we relocated the office from a turn of the century building with charm and classic appeal to a brand new, paint is still wet, very modern building. Only a 3 block move, but a hundred years in terms of AC, insulation, comfort, and amenities. The new building threw my clients for […]