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• Book Review: Sensitive Sam Visits the Dentist - Written and Illustrated by...

  

  Sensitive Sam visits the Dentist is the second in the Sensitive Sam series. These are great multi-level books which are suitable for reading by young children,... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Meltdown? Reduce Sensory Input, Reduce the Intensity

  

  My latest post over at Special-ism is about reducing the intensity of meltdowns by reducing the sensory input. Hop over to Special-ism for a read.Meltdown? Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Why It is Important to Keep Fighting for Autism Rights

  

  This has been a very busy week in terms of autism rights and there have been a number of incidents which demonstrate very clearly that people with autism are no... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Why is Empathy So Hard for People with Asperger's Syndrome?

  

  Empathy is often the worst and hardest part of any relationship with a person with Asperger's syndrome. You might feel that your partner lacks empathy entirely... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Change Your Child’s Behavior to Attract Less Attention

  My latest post out at Special-ism is about changing your child's behavior to attract less attention. I'm always encouraging people within the autism community t... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Asperger's Syndrome and Religion

  

  One of the strange things that I've noticed about people with Asperger's syndrome is that when it comes to religion, they often fall into the categories of all... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Choosing a New School for Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome

  

  Unless you were lucky enough to enrol your kids in a school which streams kids all the way from kindergarten to college and you remain in the same geographic... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: "Autism, What Does It Mean to Me?" by Catherine Faherty

  

  "Autism... what does it mean to me: A workbook about self-awareness and life lessons for Kids with Autism or Asperger's". Revised and expanded 2nd Edition, by... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Is Your Child a "Class Clown" to Gain Acceptance

  My latest post over at special-ism is about the dangers of being the class clown. There's nothing wrong with being "class clown" if you play it safe but... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: Crystal Puzzle by Ashley Nance

  

  Crystal Puzzle: Growing Up with a Sister with Asperger'sby Ashley NanceCrystal Puzzle is a very interesting book which offers a rather different point of view t... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Understanding Depression

  

  If you were to do a survey of people on the street, you would probably come away with a general consensus that depression means "feeling sad", an idea which is... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• The Fine Art of Cocooning and Why It is Important for People with Asperger's...

  

  One of the "habits" I got into when I was growing up and sleeping in a single bed was the idea of cocooning myself using my doona or eiderdown. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: "Born to Fly: Living with Autism" by Mary Anne Napper

  

  Born to fly is a novella based on the methods and life of Cath McCarthy, a mothercraft nurse with experience taking care of "emotionally detached" children. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• How to Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome to Make Friends

  

  "Who did you play with at school today?" Mother asks to which the the answer is a mumbled, "Nobody..." It's one of the most common problems faced by children... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• How to Do More for Families with Autism Than Just Being "aware" of It.

  

  The idea of an Autism "Awareness" day is fraught with problems. It suggests that people aren't even aware that autism exists, It's a very scary thought. It... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Detect and Deal with Anxiety (on Special-ism)

  My latest article on Special-ism which went live about a week or two ago (I've been very busy, sorry) is all about Anxiety. Following my review of Dr Edward... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: The Parent's Guide to the Medical World of Autism by Edward Aull, MD

  

  The Parent's Guide to the Medical World of Autism: A Physician Explains Diagnosis, Medications and Treatments by Edward Aull, MD Behavioral Pediatrician.It was... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: From Fish to Dogs – Selecting a Therapeutic Pet (at Special-ism)

  

  When I was four, my parents got me a border collie cross something (Labrador, I think). It was an inspired decision. Spot became my "everywhere friend" and we... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Aspergers and Bumping into Things.

  

  I'm constantly bumping into things and I often have scrapes and bumps and bruises on my body but can't remember how they got there. It's the same for my kids an... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• When Being Part of the Solution IS Being Part of the Problem.

  

  One of the most common issues in the world of autism is the perception of Autism itself as a problem - or even worse, as the personification of a problem. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY