One of the core beliefs that I share with my clients is ‘we want what is best for our kids.’ At the end of the day, we are all trying to be the best parents we can be, providing guidance and support as our autistic kids figure out their way in the world....
“I just can’t motivate my student” is a common refrain from parents in my coaching practice. They’ve tried everything and have yet to find a consistent method to build their autistic student’s motivation. I know how frustrating that can...
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...