Attendees agree-there is a need for more opportunities for fathers of kids with Autism to connect and support each other. Being a therapist is a continually humbling experience, but I have never felt so humbled as a father as I did sitting among the men at this event. I was privileged to be able to…
It’s a new school year. For a child with Autism that means shifting routines, new social environments, and likely new IEP team members to work with. Even the most competent and understanding school staff are going to need some time to really understand how best to work with each new Autistic student they come across.…
Rigid thinking and an aversion to change are hallmarks of Autism. That can present some initial challenges to therapy, which is inherently focused on change. However, this difficulty changing things up can be a major strength. Consider a huge ocean liner. It requires immense effort for one of these massive ships to change course, and…
