Families

UNC Hosts an Autism Conference for Dads

Sep 17, 2019unwinAutism, Conference, Families, Fathers, UNC, UNC Autism Fathers Conference, University of North Carolina

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…

Full Steam Ahead!

Aug 15, 2019unwinAutism, Children, Families, Rigid Thinking

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…