Reaching Out

My internal alarm clock can be a real jerk sometimes. I do not need an actual alarm clock.  My body sets its clock and

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Gimme A Brake!

Declan is infatuated with another special interest. This one has me driving EVERYWHERE. Read about it, here!

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Autism, Anxiety, Depression and The Weekend News

The Weekend News is a subject in school that causes Declan great distress. Unable to reach a solution with his teacher, I found myself advising Declan in a way I’ve never advised before. Read more, here!

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“I’m too Embarrassed!”

“I am too embarrassed!” is something I am hearing very frequently from Declan these days. But why is he feeling embarrassed? Read more, here!

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Why Are You Asking About My Mental Health? We Just Met!

Recently I realized I had limits to who I would discuss my mental health history to, and why. Read about it, here!

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Public Speaking and Anxiety

Recently, I read an article about the benefits (or lack thereof) requiring all students to take public speaking. Read more about this idea, here!

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Weighted Blankets: Reducing Anxiety and Providing a Good Night’s Sleep

The weighed blanket provides many benefits. Read more about the weighted blanked from Autism Parenting Magazine, here!

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Socialization and Autism

“As a functional Aspergian adult, one thing troubles me deeply about those kids who end up behind the second door. Many descriptions of autism

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