Monthly Archives: August 2016

Autism, Hidden Curriculum and Making Friends

Please know state-of-the art cutting edge language at the time of original penning of this blog has remained unchanged. Retaining original wording allows tracking of language progression in the field of autism over time. It can be difficult for some autistic people to sort out what things are okay to say and what things are […]

Realities of Being an Autistic Therapist

Please know state-of-the art cutting edge language at the time of original penning of this blog has remained unchanged. Retaining original wording allows tracking of language progression in the field of autism over time. In my work as a clinician licensed in my state to provide mental health therapy, many parents of children diagnosed with […]

Autism, Social Greetings and Rhetorical Questions

Please know state-of-the art cutting edge language at the time of original penning of this blog has remained unchanged. Retaining original wording allows tracking of language progression in the field of autism over time. Autistic people may not automatically know how to respond to rhetorical social questions such as “How are you?” or automatically reciprocate […]