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Providing a Voice - Who Knew?

One of the by-products of working on a site like Autisable is hearing the responses and insights from people. My last post talked about how Kate Winslet was inspired to start a foundation because she was a part of somet…
Doing the Right Thing

I'd like to start off the new year with an upbeat story. This is one of my favorite stories that I often share when I go out to speak. I find others love it as much as I do. I believe this story helps to depict our…
Social Interpretation and Autism

One of the things I see my son struggling with is social interpretations. He thinks he means one thing, while everyone else sees his activity as something else.
Social Communcation in Autism

I was asked to write a blog after I contributed to a discussion on Irish Autism Action’s facebook page on the subject of Social Communication in Autism. My opinion differs from many on this subject and may have…
Asperger's and Maturity Rate

I recently posted a comment on my facebook page that created some decent discussion. One point of Asperger's or mildly affected autism that I and many studies have noted is a delayed maturity. That means that maturing…
Learning Social Skills and Autism

A wonderful question was posed to me recently from Lisa on Facebook who said: "You mentioned that folks on the Autism Spectrum are affected by autistic blindness and do not necessarily do well at recognizing other fol…
Socialization is Becoming Lost

I took Ava to a birthday party today. Her two friends, a set of twin boys, turned 2. They are the cutest little guys -- I just want to squeeze them every time I see them. Both are so smart, and so loving. And they d…
Surfers Healing 2011: What a Difference

Surfers Healing 2011 in Virginia Beach, did not disappoint. It was a beautifully sunny, warm, light breezy day. Perfect weather for surfing!
Fools Seldom Differ

I’m not a great fan of ‘teachable moments,’ or rather I am in theory, it’s just the practice that’s time consuming and such hard work.
Positive Social Reciprocity

Cedric, an 11-year old boy with a developmental disability, was restrained for refusing to sit in his chair. His teacher, instead of being willing to use Positive Support Strategies, opted for “compliance” a…