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With autism, our expectations need to go deeper than the stereotypes
Superhero or child These are the two categories that neurotypicals classify individuals on the spectrum, formally known as high-functioning and low-functioning. But the question that
Autism and depression separate but often go hand-in-hand
Just to clarify one thing before going in depth: anxiety and depression are not symptoms of autism, but are often co-morbid with autism. In other
Friendships can be difficult for autistic adults
I have had both positive and negative experiences with relationships. I really struggled with making friends throughout high school and even spent time with “friends”
Meet Rebekah and her mission to break through the Autism barriers
College senior with Asperger’s uses her life experience to help employers and others just like her My name is Rebekah Chancey, and I am a
Let’s all work together for the best outcomes for them
As the son of a Milwaukee fish peddler, my father taught me the values of honesty and that tried and true saying “the customer is
Everyone needs a motivation to work.
To expect someone to work and work hard without motivation is like giving every kid who plays on the team the same reward no matter
Parents: Get outside of yourselves
I’ve taken an interest in CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to the point of buying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies. Pioneered by psychiatrist Dr. Aaron
Key to job placement success is individualized and customized approach
“The number one thing I’ve learned … is that each person is uniquely gifted and different from the next.”
Why We Work
This inner drive and motivation is just as important for people with special needs, including cognitive disabilities.