For someone with Asperger Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder - Level 1, common social interactions can be feel like you're a poor swimmer jumping into the deep end of the pool. And the risks of using social media can be like adding sharks to the pool...
I got a jolting lesson in how appearance matters while sitting in a small-group writing seminar. Jennifer, the speaker, made a point, looked at me and said, “I can tell Dan disagrees with me. He's frowning.”
A new school year will start in a few short months. What's the most important skill your high school student can work on this summer? Run a list of candidate skills through your head. It’s a good exercise.
How'd you like to hear a pitch for a movie with a main character who has Asperger Syndrome?
It's got everything: life and death situations, last minutes rescues, powerboat races, drug running, and glamorous parties. It's got a hero with loads of se...
I had a lot of trouble writing this article, because I kept questioning just how much about the Asperger mental processes I should explain to you. One of the most fundamental frustrations that I have is explaining something in what I thought would be cle...
I've long been an advocate of helping children with Asperger Syndrome and autism master social skills. Today, we'll look at another important skill: reading.
Helping your child learn to love reading is a reliable way of encouraging his or her future succes...
