This info about a social support group for young adults was in my inbox this morning. While I don’t know Max and Nick, the group was recommended by someone I respect. Further, I LOVE Valerie Gaus’s book, Living Well on the Spectrum. (Actually, my copy is missing, so if you have it, perhaps you could […]
Here are additional details about Autistic Burnout:) https://blog.theautismsite.greatergood.com/what-is-autistic-burnout/
The phrase Autistic Burnout has been making the rounds. While not a condition that we can technically diagnose, as CAN recognize it as a genuine experience, and find solutions. Check out this article
Hi all, Every now and again, I write articles for Autism Parenting Magazine. APM has this article on their blog: “How to Adult, in 500 words” at https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/adulting-in-500-words/ If this interests you or a pal, please pass it along. If you want to write for APM, let me know and I’ll connect you to the editor.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, not CBD!! Seriously, you needed to ask??) is a well researched intervention that I often use to help folks with Anxiety. A contact of mine edits a FREE magazine, Exceptional Needs Today, and asked me to contribute an article on this very topic. So I did:) Check out my latest article […]
My friend, Michael John Carley, has forwarded the following links regarding upcoming autism events and resources: Want to learn what the research says about romantic partnerships where one person is NOT on the spectrum and the other IS?? Be there…Sat Sept 4th Life on the Spectrum presents SEX ED!! on Sept 18th This sounds […]
Kidding. I didn’t have a vacation, silly! I worked, and you know that, because you saw me working in the RV, in the rain. And now I’m home. BUT I did get to do a couple of cool things, including: We welcomed a new friend to the office. Dr. Knauf opened her practice this Aug, […]
In talking with my therapist friends, it is clear that our practices are all full, full, full. Rather than having potential clients calling 10 therapists and wait for return calls, I offer the following resources: If you live in Larimer County: If you are an adult, on your own, not a dependent, please call […]
Fun fact: I posted this waaay too early and now have more info to share:) Please note, the graphic WILL be updated to correct typos and such. AND I’ll update you here when I’ve updated things (ahem, last updated 4/13 at 6:30 pm, and then again at 7:30pm). The Fort Collins Autism Resource will be […]
Able accounts are saving accounts for populations of people with disabilities. They help you save money without losing your federal benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. Do you qualify for an ABLE account? Get $50 the month of April when you open a ColoradoABLE account. Eligibility: -Eligible for ColoradoABLE account -US citizen and Colorado resident […]