Why create a well-defined plan in 2021? We’re already 6 weeks into the new year! All of us have had our hopes up that with start of 2021, life was going to get better. We are anticipating less sickness, more health. Less restrictions, more freedom. Less fear, more...
This weekend I spent some time with Tony Robbins, the well-known teacher, speaker and motivator.This wasn’t a personal meeting, although listening to Tony always has a personal effect on me. I attended his 5-day virtual event, “New World, New You Challenge.” Day 4 was...
The I Have Autism Bookmark This bookmark was created to help the reader recognize the many ways that an individual with ASD is impacted by their autism. Each phrase on the bookmark is written from the perspective of the individual on the spectrum, and serves as a...
This year, during the COVID pandemic, Christmas has looked different for many of us. Lots of people reacted very negatively. They were horrified to give up ages-old family traditions, angry to be restricted in their shopping or holiday activities, and resentful about...
No, managing an inquisitive, often very bright, and seemingly out of control toddler or child is not the most difficult challenge parents of kids with ASD face. When my kids were very young, I thought it was the hardest thing ever. I could follow my two boys through...