Autism and Independence: Support for Adults on the Spectrum Navigating Responsibilities For autistic adults who are intellectually capable and often perceived as “neurotypical,” the challenges of managing adult responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Many individuals experience difficulties not due to a lack of capability, but because they simply don’t know what questions to ask or what […]
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Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism, not a linear proposition: For our family, the journey has been about identifying developmental gaps and building independence step by step. Using a concept map, we’re revisiting missed milestones with the goal of helping our child gain back some resilience and confidence. I don’t think anyone could describe our experience […]
Self Soothing, a teachable skill.
HOW TO HELP A CHILD BEGIN TO SELF-SOOTHE Helping a child learn to self-soothe is an important skill for their emotional development. Teach Calming Techniques: Teach the child age-appropriate techniques like taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or using a calming phrase or word. Provide Comfort Objects: A soft toy, a security blanket, or a special […]
Navigating Life’s Inescapable Realities
Embracing the Unchangeable: Navigating Life’s Inescapable Realities I’m quite an introspective soul. My mind is a constant whirlwind of thoughts; it rarely takes a break. It’s as if I have a brain that’s forever delving into rabbit holes. In the midst of this ceaseless mental activity, I often find myself deeply immersed in contemplation, examining […]
Marty Ross
Marty Ross Lyme Protocols Why – if you have Lyme, babesia, or Bartonella, you should be reading Marty Ross’s protocols. Bartonella Treatment in Lyme Disease—A Lot Has Changed The latest laboratory experiments suggest effective Bartonella treatments must do more than kill growing germ forms—they should also kill hibernating persister forms of Bartonella and include agents […]