Tips for Women in Relationships with Partners on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Marci Wheeler, MSW Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Indiana University – Bloomington
• September 27th, 2022
• communication, couples, executive function deficits, Fall 2022 Issue, mental health, neurodiverse couples, neurodiverse relationships, relationships, sensory issues, stress relief, women
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It is a challenge for most couples to find a balance between their needs and expectations and their partner’s needs and expectations. In a relationship where one individual is on the autism spectrum, there are likely many more opportunities for misunderstandings and frustration. Finding a path to...

Guidelines for Parents on Addressing the Needs of Siblings

• By: Marci Wheeler, MSW Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Indiana University – Bloomington
• October 1st, 2020
• fall 2020 issue, family, parenting, parents, relationships, resources, siblings, stress
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There is little doubt that those of us raised with siblings have been influenced by that relationship. Living with a brother or sister with an autism spectrum disorder adds more significant and unique experiences to that relationship. Throughout numerous accounts of parents and siblings of children...

How Do I Fund My Child’s Applied Behavior Analysis?

• By: Marci Wheeler, MSW Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Indiana University – Bloomington
• July 1st, 2019
• ABA, insurance, Medicaid, summer 2019 issue
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Your son/daughter has just been medically diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by their primary care physician or by a psychologist. It has been recommended that you pursue Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics as an...