How are Eye Contact and Autism Related
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person’s social interaction, communication, and behavior. Lack of eye contact is one of the early signs of autism in children, and many […]
Evaluating for Autism in Women
When it comes to assessing for autism in adults, there are a number of key differences between males and females. When adults are being evaluated for autism for the first […]
Understanding the Differences Between Autism and Introversion
Autism and introversion are both often misunderstood concepts. Autistic people are often thought of as uninterested in conversation or social interaction, when in reality, many autistic people just have difficulty […]
Psychiatric testing
There is a NYT article that came out recently about mental health and there was a photo of a psychological test in it and many psychologists were pretty upset. Why […]
The Importance of Self-Care by Trapper Shafer
Here is another great piece from Trapper Shafer, an autistic adult and father to both neurotypical and autistic children. Enjoy! Taking Care of Them, Starts With Taking Care of You […]
Autism Assessment by Trapper Shafer
Here is another great piece from Trapper Shafer, an autistic adult and father to both neurotypical and autistic children. Enjoy! The Journey of Assessment My twins were diagnosed with autism […]
Benefits of an Adult Autism Diagnosis
For many autistic adults, receiving an official diagnosis can be a profound and life-changing experience. Prior to receiving a diagnosis, many individuals with undiagnosed autism struggle to understand why they […]
Why do Autistic People use Masking?
Masking is a complicated subject, and one that is often misunderstood by those who are not on the autism spectrum. This is why I’m so excited to be introducing our […]
How do you tell your child they are autistic?
After a child is diagnosed with autism, parents face many decisions. One of the most difficult questions is how to tell the child about their diagnosis. There is no easy […]
Adult Autism is Difficult by Trapper Shafer
Here is another great piece from Trapper Shafer, an autistic adult and father to both neurotypical and autistic children. Enjoy! Sometimes, I’d rather have cancer. The struggle of being autistic […]