Summer Goals – what do you want to achieve this summer?
Did you really just roll your eyes at me? Of course I want to talk about summer goals! And you know you want to write some. Remember the end of…
Autism and Love, part 2
There was once this notion that we didn’t need to consider dating skills for folks with Autism since they wouldn’t be interested in forming romantic relationships, and certainly couldn’t sustain…
Autism and Love, part 1
Many of my young adults tell me they are ready for love. They are actively seeking dating partners, want to be in a committed relationship, and tell me they have…
Go outside! It is good for you.
We are in mid-November. The weather is somewhere between chilly and cold, the trees are bare, and snow is a topic of discussion. While it is tempting to snuggle deep…
Thanksgiving – sensory treat, or a sensory threat?
Thanksgiving, generally advertised as an opportunity to practice gratitude, spend time with your extended family, maybe eat a bit too much, and then hit the stores for Black Friday. All…
Overwhelmed? Part 3
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…
Overwhelmed? Part 2
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…
Overwhelmed? Part 1
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…