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Life with Aspergers
http://life-with-aspergers.blogspot.com/
Discussion of the effects, symptoms, treatment and adjustments required for Life on the Autism Spectrum. The blog covers adults and children.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 281 )
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How the Fitbit Can Help People with Special Needs
Only a few years back, I remember saying that I'd never need to wear a watch again because the date and time was on my phone, which I carry everywhere. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Elastic Style Asperger’s and Neurotypical Relationships
Early relationships with people who have Asperger's syndrome quite often take on some very “elastic” properties. Sometimes they're really close and at other... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: Social Engagement and the Steps to Being Social by Kathleen Taylor...
Social Engagement the Steps to Being Social: A Practical Guide for Teaching Social Skills to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Kathleen Mo Taylor,... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2016 PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: Stressed Out! For Parents: How to Be Calm, Confident & Focused by D...
Stressed Out! For Parents: How to Be Calm, Confident Focused by Dr Ben Bernstein with Michelle Packard, author of Family Ever After. Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: My Wonderful Fran: The Biography of an Amazing Girl by Paul Spelzini
My Wonderful Fran: The Biography of an Amazing Girl by Paul Spelzini My Wonderful Fran is a touching memoir of a very talented girl by her father. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Trump, Depression and Looking After Your Own
So, it's happened. Donald Trump is now the President of the United States. There's been a media frenzy and amongst it all, barely even acknowledged, a wave of... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2016 SOCIETY -
Book Review: Color My Senses: The Sensory Detective Coloring Book by Paula...
Color my Senses: The Sensory Detective Coloring Book by Paula Aquilla BSc, OT, DOMP is a colouring book with a difference. It goes into detail on the human... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2016 HEALTH -
Book Review: Edward Unspooled by Craig Lancaster
Edward Unspooled is Craig Lancaster's latest "Edward Stanton" novel. It follows on from the events of 600 hours of Edward, reviewed here and Edward Adrift,... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Creating Job Opportunities for Your Kids with Special Needs
I've posted a few times over the years on the difficulty of finding appropriate jobs for kids with Asperger’s Syndrome and other special needs. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
If You Love Someone Who Might Have Asperger's Syndrome, Should You Tell Them?
Over the years, I've been asked this question many, many times. It is a really tricky question because you never quite know how someone is going to take the... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
How to Help Your Stay-at-home Adult with Asperger's Syndrome to Change Their...
So, you've got a twenty-something year old with Asperger's syndrome and they're more or less, living on the couch, or on the computer or games console. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Enabling Your Teenagers to Be More Independent (Stay-at-home Adults Part 2)
Last time, I looked at adults with Asperger’s syndrome who had trouble leaving the house, and who were more often than not, video-game addicted. Read more
Posted on 04 August 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Stay-At-Home Adults with Asperger's Syndrome - Part 1 Are There Any Excuses?
It's becoming an increasingly common story, a capable 20+ year old with Asperger's syndrome, living at home with their parents, unwilling to leave the comfort o... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: Edward Adrift by Craig Lancaster
Edward AdriftThe Sequel to 600 Hours of Edwardby Craig LancasterA Review.It's been almost seven years since I reviewed 600 Hours of Edward on this blog. It was... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: Developing Leisure Time Skills for People with Autism Spectrum...
Developing Leisure Time Skills for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Strategies for Home, School and Community. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Like Houses, Relationships Need Constant Work
I've been reading and writing blogs on Asperger's syndrome since 2007.Over the years many of the blogs I was following have closed down and disappeared. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: The Littlest Inventor by Mandi C Mathis (Illustrated by Danielle...
The Littlest Inventor by Mandi C Mathis (Illustrated by Danielle Ragogna)The Littlest Inventor is a children's picture book which tells a story about adjusting... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Book Review: Self Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle...
Self Reg: How to Help your Child (and you) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life by Stuart ShankerSelf reg is more of a textbook aimed at... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Why Do People with Asperger's Syndrome Find It So Difficult to Say "I Love You"
It's not uncommon for people, males in particular, to have major difficulties with the words “I love you” but in neurotypical (normal) males, this tends to be... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Where Have All the Jobs Gone?
The world of employment today seems to be obsessed with university degrees.When I was starting out it was okay to just have one but today, employers are... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY