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Fight your anxiety with prayer
Anxiety is on the rise and we all need to be paying attention to it. Studies have shown that the greatest increase in anxiety is for adults, ages 18-25, who…
Don’t coddle me mom!
Young parents of an autistic child beware: don’t treat your “special needs” child any differently than your “normal” ones. Caution: You may be destroying your relationships and even your marriage.…
How to avoid learned helplessness
There is a condition of the mind referred to as “learned helplessness” that is more prevalent in autistic children or adults. It is caused by traumatic experiences which over time,…
From Misunderstood to Empowered: Navigating Autism in the Job Market
By Eden Alon When using the words "disability" or "disabled,” different thoughts may arise. Some see disability as negative or a sign of helplessness, but for people like me, it…
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When parenting a child with autism, we must change our thinking
How often as a parent of a child with autism have you wondered “If only I could see the world as he sees it” or “If only I could get…
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Fathers Need to Embrace and Accept Autism
We had just finished celebrating Mother’s Day when it occurred to me there is a fundamental difference in our society between mothers and fathers when it comes to our children.…
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Hardest part of the job: it’s the people
What is the most common weakness among autistic adults who are fortunate to be a part of the workforce today? After interviewing a focus group of eight adults on the…
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 I have to ask is…
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 words, when autistic individuals are…
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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” that were not a good…