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 […]
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 […]