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• Jobs for Aspies: Acting

  

  People with Aspergers Syndrome often spend their whole lives trying to fit into society. They copy mannerisms, accents, expressions and dialogue. They also ofte... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: Plan B: Empowering the Single Parent by Karra Barber-Wada

  

  Plan B: Empowering the Single Parent! ... To benefit their Child with Autism by Karra Barber-Wada.Published by Future HorizonsISBN 978-1-935274-79-7Plan B is a... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• In Order to Receive Empathy, We Must First Teach It - Part 2

  

  Following on from my previous post on teaching empathy, my wife had taught me to help, without being asked when a person with a pram obviously needed help. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Replying to a Parent's Concern About the Traits of Asperger's Syndrome

  Normally, I don't post correspondence here as I like to keep those things private and individual but I recently got an email from a parent who was concerned... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• That "Blue" Day

  

  Today is April 2nd. It's the international "Autism Awareness Day". People are encouraged to wear blue to show their support of this "awareness" and many blogger... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• In Order to Receive Empathy, We Must First Teach It - Part 1

  

  I grew up in a household where we were encouraged to keep ourselves to ourselves. If someone asked for help and we could give it, then we would - except if... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Some Insights on Empathy

  The concept of empathy is a much discussed topic in Asperger's circles but I'm starting to wonder what all the fuss is about. You see, I feel that empathy has... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Jobs for Aspies; Project Management

  

  This new series will look at a range of jobs which may be suitable for people with Asperger's Syndrome and will discuss the positive qualities they could bring... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Autism Devotion to ... Brothers

  

  My wife and I went out to dinner last weekend, to celebrate her birthday.My eldest finished his dinner quickly and didn't want any more to eat. My youngest... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• The Autism Devotion Project

  

  I just wanted to spend a few minutes discussing the Autism Devotion project and highlighting some of the fantastic posts we've had so far;The aims of the... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Autism Devotion to ... Mothers

  

  Hi and welcome to a new year. This post marks the start of what will hopefully be an ongoing series showcasing the ways in which people with Autism express... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Farewell to 2012

  

  As we bid farewell to 2012 and indeed, to the final year in which Asperger's Syndrome has any official status in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Managing Expectations and Reactions During Visits and Gift Exchange

  My Latest Post on Special-ism, Managing Expectations and Reactions During Visits and Gift Exchange is now available and while it's mostly about Christmas, it's... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Talking About Sandy Hook

  I'm finally ready to talk about the Sandy Hook thing but it's not really a thing I'd normally discuss on this blog. You see, I like to stay on topic and keep al... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: Sensory Parenting: The Elementary Years by Britt Collins MS, OTR an...

  

  Sensory Parenting: The Elementary Years School Years Are Easier when Your Child's Senses Are Happy!by Britt Collins MS, OTR and Jackie Linder Olson. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Echolia - Should You Try to Stamp It Out?

  You're so happy that your previously mostly silent child is now talking quite a bit. Where, until recently there had only been grunts and one-word answers, now... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: "A Lifetime of Laughing and Loving with Autism" Compiled by R. Wayn...

  

  A Lifetime of Laughing and Loving with AutismNew and Revised Stories that will warm and inspire you.Compiled by R. Wayne GilpinIt's hard to describe the gap tha... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" (Updated and...

  

  "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew"by Ellen Notbohm;Updated and Expanded Edition 2012Published by Future HorizonsThis is quite an unusual book. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 HEALTH, PARENTING, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: We've Been Here All Along: Autistics Over 35 Speak Out in Poetry an...

  

  We've Been Here All Along: Autistics over 35 Speak Out in Poetry and ProseEdited by Rachel Cohen-RottenbergLast time on this blog I lamented the "epidemic of... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• The Epidemic of Autism

  In general, I feel that I'm more "easy-going" than many of my colleagues on the spectrum in that the language of autism generally doesn't faze me.There is... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY