There is possibly no question in the life of a therapist that will bring more disappointment, discomfort, or a faster end to a conversation than, “Do you take Medicaid?” Here is a quick primer on the Medicaid situation in Fort Collins. I’m open to corrections, but I think I have this info in its most […]
We have several new groups starting in January, with groups designed to match the best aspects of our other, very popular groups. New groups For Teens Spectra-Teens, starting January 22, 4:40-5:30 pm – This group provides support to high schoolers on the autism spectrum and gifted/talented, with topics derived by group member’s needs and interests such […]
Welcome to January! The world around you is exploding with “resolutioners” – so the gym will be full, fruits and veggies will be eaten, and people will start to pay down debt, or save for a house, or whatever the next big step is. But resolutions are so…committing. If you are feeling a touch overwhelmed […]
Dear Aspermoms: I have a book for you and your daughters to read! (Honestly, you don’t have to be on the spectrum to benefit from this book. I felt better reading Jennifer’s ideas! Thanks, Jennifer!) Sisterhood of the Spectrum: An Asperger Chick’s Guide to Life by Jennifer Cook O’Toole is your next read. The weather looks […]
Sidestepping the whole “meaning of Thanksgiving” quandary, I do want to take a moment to express gratitude for some professional accomplishments this year. One year ago I was prone, recovering from Salmonella poisoning (poisoning? Infection? Ridiculousness??). In any event, I was pretty sick, plotting out a book, and working on timelines for the office renovation. […]
A few years ago we had a nasty winter. Nobody could seem to scrape their windshields properly, and on this school morning, I was no exception. While stopped at a red light, the woman in front of me popped out of her car, scraped my windshield some more with her awesome scraper, stating, “I have […]
A while back I was reminded that there are two times you don’t need to worry. I worry more than most, so I was very much looking forward to those two special times when I could stop worrying, knocking off about (5%? 10%) of my worry list. Clearly, I believed that if I could cross […]
Anxiety. Even the word makes me cringe a little. Anxiety is that voice in your head that tells you it is as bad as you feared, maybe even worse. “Anxiety” is the set of signals your body sends: the increased heart rate, the difficulty breathing, the tense muscles, the stomachaches (and then your mind adding […]
I frequently hear clients talking about anxiety provoking life events that somehow, by the end of the discussion, have become life and death, make it or break it moments. For example, a student might struggle with a singular exam question (later admitted to perhaps be a poorly worded question), and then the student quickly decides […]
If you know Autism, you know Social Stories by Carol Gray. She has written more social stories than can be counted, helping people with autism understand the world around them, providing reassurance, and educating folks about how to move forward in life. (For a quick primer on Carol, see her website https://carolgraysocialstories.com/) Now Carol has […]