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…
Observation + preparation = Aspertools
Always on a quest for new books to help me understand my clients, I recently went hunting for new resources. Sometimes “new” is a few years old, but “new to…
Be different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian
Years ago, a client suggested that I read John Elder Robison’s book Look Me in the Eye. Years later, I am now getting around to reading the more recent Be…
To diagnose or not to diagnose
“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…
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…
The Best Kind of Different
I’m not a fan of celebrities; I don’t really think they are “just like the rest of us.” Shonda Schilling’s book might actually change my mind. Ends up Shonda and…
Parties for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Planning a party for a child or teen on the Autism Spectrum? Fear not! While wandering the stacks of the public library, I happened upon the book Party Planning for…
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…