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 […]
Is it autism acceptance or autism awareness month?
Is it autism awareness month or autism acceptance month? You’ve probably heard both this year, and depends on who you talk to! Over the last several years, you have probably […]
Here is another great piece from Trapper Shafer
Here is another great piece from Trapper Shafer, an autistic adult and father to both neurotypical and autistic children. Enjoy! How do you tell them How I talked to my […]
What You Need to Know About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This week on the blog, I want to share a post from a Chicago-area therapist, Lora Dudek. Lora specializes in working with women with anxiety-based disorders and the transition to […]
What is sensory processing disorder?
Sensory processing disorders (SPD) are medical disorders that produce sensitivities and reactions to stimuli to the senses. Our senses give us much of the information about our environments, and there […]
Dr. Arturo Osorio discusses managing stress while waiting for a diagnosis
I am very excited to have Dr. Arturo Osorio with a guest blog post this month! He reached out to me with a desire to bring awareness to the importance […]
