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Jack’s Birthday
… Love, Mom Carrie Cariello lives in New Hampshire with her husband and five children. You can read her weekly blog and learn more about her online at www.WhatColorIsMonday.com…
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A Girl’s Eye View: Understanding and Supporting Families and their Daughters with Autism Spectrum Disorders
…Girls” (Autism_in_Girls-subscribe @yahoogroups.com). With approximately 1500 members, and a core group of active posters including parents, professionals and women with ASDs, this group has been a blessing for families with…
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The Challenges of Adolescence for Females with ASDs
…reached at ezaklis@behaviortherapyassociates.com or rpanter@behaviortherapyassociates.com and at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Agran, M., Wehmeyer, M.L. (2000). Promoting Transition Goals and Self-Determination Through Student Self-Directed Learning: The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction. Education…
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Increasing Psychological Flexibility When Parenting a Child with ASD
…Behavior Therapy Associates in Somerset, New Jersey and can be reached at gsloman@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com or mselbst@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com and via their website at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com References Blackledge, J. T., & Hayes, S. C. (2006)….
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Are You Mindful or Is Your Mind Full?
…info@nfil.net or visit www.nfil.net. References Elkain. (2013). US News and World Report. The Truth About How Much Water You Should Really Drink http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/09/13/the-truth-about-how-much-water-you-should-really-drink Heid. Shape. Your Brain On Dehydration http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/your-brain-dehydration…
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Healthy Weight Management for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: What We Know and How to Help
…at ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development. For more information, please visit our website at www.aspirecenterforlearning.com or contact the ASPIRE team at info@aspirecenterforlearning.com. References Bremer, E., Crozier, M., & Lloyd,…
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“Let’s Talk About Sex” with Neurodiverse Couples
…Sickels, LCSW and the clinical services she provides, visit www.spectrumservicesnyc.com or contact her directly at LeslieSickelsLCSW@gmail.com. References CDC. (2016). Facts about ASDs. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic…
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Adults and Autism: Insights and Changes from a Clinical Perspective
…at large. For more information, please contact Susan at susan.cortilet@gmail.com, (845) 406-8730 or visit www.discoveringyourworld.com. References Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). (2016, February 28). Our History. Retrieved from www.autisticadvocacy.org/home/about-asan/ Carpenter,…
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Understanding the Father Factor While Raising Children with ASD
…group at www.autismbrainstorm.org. He can be contacted at RNaseef@altenativechoices.com, and he blogs on his practice website, www.alternativechoices.com. References Addis, M. E., & Mahalik, J. R. (2003). Men, masculinity, and the…
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Walking a Tightrope of Conflicting Expectations
…more information, email mjratz@gmail.com or visit www.harnessthepromise.com. References Godofsky, J., Zukin, C., and Van Horn, C. (2011). Unfulfilled Expectations: Recent College Graduates Struggle in a Troubled Economy. Retrieved from http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/content/Work_Trends_May_2011.pdf….
