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• Book Review: Aspertools by Harold Reitman M.D.

  

  Aspertools: The Practical Guide for Understanding and Embracing Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Ñeurodiversityby Harold Reitman M.D. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2017 PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: Joel Suzuki Volume 3: Legend of the Loudstone by Brian Tashima

  

  Joel Suzuki Volume 3: Legend of the Loudstone by Brian TashimaIn recent years, it has become more common to add characters with autism to mainstream stories. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Introversion and Asperger's Syndrome

  

  Not all people with Asperger's syndrome are introverted, in fact there are many flamboyant and loud people with Asperger's (and that category deserves a post... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Doing Better Than Light It Up Blue

  

  The month of April is “Light it up blue for autism” month. It's the month where we we embrace exciting concepts like autism “awareness” (ah, so that's the word... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Asperger's Syndrome, Diagnosis and the Genetic Link

  

  I was recently asked about my diagnosis and about the whole genetic link in Asperger's Syndrome. I thought I'd already answered this somewhere on the blog but... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Movie Review: Asperger's Are Us (2016)

  

  Asperger's Are Us (2016)Running Time: 82 minutesDirected by Alex LehmanStarring: Noah Britton, Ethan Finlan, Jack Hanke, New Michael IngemiAsperger's Are Us is... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 PSYCHOLOGY

• Understanding the "unusual Gait" Part of Asperger's Syndrome

  

  One of the more bizarre questions on the Asperger's diagnostic forms concepts whether the person has an “unusual gait”. I remember reading that and thinking tha... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Sometimes Autism And/or Aspergers is Very Detectable

  

  Throughout my life, I've had people reacting to me in a fairly protective manner.If I was a different type of person, I'd probably find it quite patronising... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• He Doesn't Look Autistic to Me...

  

  It's a phrase that every parent of a child on the autism spectrum dreads. Apparently it's meant as a compliment but in reality it's a fairly impressive bit of... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2017 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Aspergers and Driving: Should You Encourage Your Teen to Learn?

  

  Now that my kids are around their mid-teens, the question of driving is starting to come up. Not from them of course because it’s pretty common for kids on the... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2017 PSYCHOLOGY

• 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