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• Should Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Attend IEP Meetings?

  

  I was reading an article about a boy with autism who was silenced at a school board meeting because the subject was approaching dangerous legal ground. Big... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Airline Travel and Kids with Special Needs

  

  I've travelled a bit with my kids recently and each time it seems to be the same things which create the biggest problems. The flight itself is usually quite... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Reducing Computer Overuse Problems in Kids with Special Needs

  

  My latest article on Special-ism is now available; It's called Reducing Computer Overuse Problems in Kids with Special Needs and no, it's not all about telling... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Navigating the Nightmare of Special Needs School Lunches

  

  My latest post on Special-ism is now available. It's all about how we changed our kids school lunches to be more "squish and forget" friendly. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Child Support Essentials - Advocates

  Child support essentials is a new series which looks at the essential roles in a special needs child's life, how they help the child and the ways they can hinde... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• When Playtime Turns Bad (Saving the Toys)

  

  A couple of weeks ago I packed up my kids toys. It's not the end of toy playing for them but the toys are going on an extended hiatus. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Book Review: We Said, They Said: 50 Things Parents and Teachers of Students...

  

  We've been through the IEP process many times for our kids. The IEP meetings we have now are fairly productive but both of my kids suffered for the first... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Responding to Hooey About Autism

  

  I've been reading the (so far excellent) book; "We said, they said: 50 things parents and teachers of students with autism want each other to know" by Cassie... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Article: Kids with Isms Can Benefit from Using Lists by Gavin Bollard

  My Latest Post over at Special-ism is now up;It's called; "Kids with Isms can benefit from using Lists"Please have a look at it. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• School Supports: Taking a Realistic View of the School System and the Support...

  

  We all want to send our kids to school and have them return as bright and educated young adults. Unfortunately the "playing field" is far from level and many... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Embellishing Stories

  

  When I was little, I was always fighting for a little attention. My parents used to tell me to "shut up" constantly but I never understood why. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• My Latest Post is Now Available on Special-ism. It's All ...

  

  My latest post is now available on Special-ism. It's all about labels and why we need to advocate against them.Please hop over and have a read.Why we need to... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Guest Post: Autism Spectrum Siblings Need Love and Guidance Too! by Trish Thorpe

  

  The following is a guest post from Trish Thorpe, Author of "Fisheye: A Memoir" and "Asperger's Sibling Support: 15 Practical Tips for Parents/Caregivers". Pleas... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• 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