Autism Quality of Life
I’m always on the hunt for new resources for adolescents and adults on the spectrum. Look at what arrived in my inbox: Autism Quality of Life! You will want to…
I’m always on the hunt for new resources for adolescents and adults on the spectrum. Look at what arrived in my inbox: Autism Quality of Life! You will want to…
The diagnosis was a complete surprise for all of us. My son is now 14 years old. How did we all miss the signs? CC was diagnosed with ADHD and…
Drew Solender of Vassar College wrote a forthright and timely piece about living on the spectrum. Drew indicates that he generally has not spoken about his experiences on the spectrum,…
When I meet with someone with autism spectrum disorder, I often ask the person about speech language services. The typical response is “but I talk just fine!” True, but how…
On a recent Saturday I was wandering around the house, trying to get organized for the day. The phone rang. My child announced, “It’s Temple Grandin. Did you want to…
If you or your family member happens to live on the Autism Spectrum, you may find that you educate others about ASD frequently. But how to capture the interpersonal confusion,…
Hi all, the New York Times ran two fantastic pieces today re: the new Muppet with Autism, Julia. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/07/well/family/what-a-muppet-with-autism-means-to-my-family.html?emc=eta1&_r=0 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/20/arts/television/sesame-street-introduces-julia-a-muppet-with-autism.html?emc=eta1 As was noted in the article, it will be…
Got an hour and a half? Let Owen Suskind and his family share with you their movie Life, Animated. Maybe get some tissues before you settle in. Prepared to laugh,…