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Books, movies, and general media | Strategies

How do you teach others about autism?

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,…

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New York Times articles re: Muppet with Autism

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…

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Books, movies, and general media

Life, Animated

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,…

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Julia! Thank you Sesame Street!

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…

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Autism Society of Colorado

Colorado’s Autism Society recently sent along some information regarding their services.  Below is a sampling of their offering: Opening Doors Program: partners with local and national businesses to provide comfortable…

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Autism In Love

Autism in Love, a Documentary by Matt Fuller   This amazing documentary outlines the romantic lives of 4 adults living on the Autism Spectrum. An honest portrayal of love, life,…

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Sensory Friendly Films in Fort Collins

Movie time!  Kids like movies, but sometimes people with sensory difficulties struggle with the traditional movie scene.  The movies are so LOUD!  The theaters are so DARK!  And you are…

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About Me

I like people. I am genuinely curious about how people work, why they think and do the things they do, and that curiosity shows. If I don’t understand something you are telling me, I will ask you to explain it to me again, until I get it. I will suggest other resources in the community that might be a good match...

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  • Why Therapy?
  • Why Work with a Psychologist?
  • Getting Started
    • FAQ
    • Fees
    • Forms
  • Diagnosis & Interventions
    • Autism Spectrum Disorders
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • My Blog
  • Books
    • Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum
    • You’ve Got This!
    • A Spectrum of Solutions for Clients with Autism
  • Contact