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?...
Guest post by Andrew Arboe Today I’m excited to share a guest post by Andrew Arboe, autism advocate and speaker. I’ve had the opportunity to hear Andrew speak about his experiences with driving as an autistic individual. I often discuss the importance 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...
Now that it’s officially April, you may be seeing more articles and headlines about autism – April is Autism Acceptance Month. The Autism Society first held National Autism Awareness month in 1970 and the UN General Assembly designated April 2 as World...
Social skills for neurodivergent Gen Zers and their parents Join us for an interactive conversation about teaching your family the most valuable skills they can ever learn: how to have healthy relationships with others, as well as with yourself. Social skills are...
When we, as parents, approach the next phase of our child’s life, we often look to those who have been through it before us. Whether that is conversations with a neighborhood group, appointments with professionals or late night Google searches, it is wise to...