Asperger’s from the Inside Out
When I was in grad school there were two books about Asperger’s. I owned them both. I still own them, as a reminder of how far we have come (and…
When I was in grad school there were two books about Asperger’s. I owned them both. I still own them, as a reminder of how far we have come (and…
Quite regularly I receive requests for therapy for couples, where one person is on the autism spectrum, and the other is not. Tricky business. Generally, these requests come from couples…
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…
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…
End of your ASD rope and looking for a gripping read? Chasing the Rabbit is the book for you! Derek Volk emotionally details the journey of his young adult son,…
Sesame Street is going to introduce Julia as a new character on Sesame Street. Julia is a puppet with special drawing talents, and happens to have Autism. While she has…
“So, should we get an evaluation, then?” is a popular question in my office. For some people, getting a formal, comprehensive evaluation is an important aspect of feeling secure on…