I see a lot of amazing individuals who happen to be on the autism spectrum. Our sessions can cover topics such as social skills, managing emotions, increasing independence, tips and tricks to elicit behavioural change and making sense of this language we call “social norms.” I also work with mum’s, … Read more…
I almost feel under qualified or fraudulent writing this blog, as I am not a parent to a child with a profound or severe disability. However, at the same time I also feel obligated to all of the inspiring mothers and loving fathers I have met who have a child … Read more…
“Does that mean I don’t have Asperger’s anymore or that it doesn’t exist?” “He had a language delay when he was 4 so he was diagnosed with autism but now at age 10 he very much fits a more Aspie profile.” “I have Asperger’s, not autism!” As most of us … Read more…
When a parent or family receive the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder they firstly have to process and understand what this diagnosis means for them and their child. This is often an emotional and individual journey of a lifetime. The next thoughts are often what do I need to do … Read more…
I have been coming across the diagnosis of pathological demand avoidance more and more lately. It was spoken about on a TV show I was watching about developmental disorders, a colleague mentioned it during a personal development dinner catch up and a parent queried it after reading an article about … Read more…