Balancing Both Sides of Autism If you haven’t seen it yet, one of the prominent autism organizations, AANE, has a new look and new name. Formerly the Asperger/Autism Network, AANE is now the the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity. Why does this matter?...
Strengths and challenges of autism Next in our series about the duality of autism: the power of attention. In today’s digital world, we’re living in an attention economy. With endless amounts of information, news, videos and music available at the touch of...
Strengths and support needs of autism Let’s continue our discussion on the duality of autism. With my clients, I often talk about how autism brings incredible gifts and superpowers that create your unique personality – there is no one in the world exactly...
We often think of our lives in distinct buckets: Work/school.Friends.Family.Health.Leisure.Diet.Sleep. Would it surprise you to know that the science shows that we are far more connected? The mind-body-relationship-stress connection has tangible impacts on my...
Guest Post by Michelle Markman Have you ever considered that you might have connections at companies you may be interested in working for? Do you feel like you lack a network but do have friends, acquaintances, parents, siblings and relatives who are employed and...
Success often hinges on the development of “soft skills”. These are the personal attributes that help an individual interact with others harmoniously and effectively. For autistic young adults, these are often the most difficult skills to develop. Many of my clients...
