Southeast Psych is a really awesome Aspie haven. Just walk in there, look around and you’ll know you are surrounded by people who “get” Aspies. I’m honored to be a guest there this Saturday, March 4, 2017 at one of their Aspie Parent Support Groups. I’ll talk a bit about what’s been going on with us, but I am especially …
My Own Flavor of Thankfulness 2016
As I write this, it’s Thanksgiving Eve in my country; a time to stop, reflect and dig deep for something to be thankful for. As parents of special needs children, we truly have much to be thankful for. Sure, our concept of “normal” does not reflect what our surrounding culture deems “typical,” but that doesn’t make our experience any less, …
You’ve Got This!
On a recent call with a client, we talked about how sometimes it seems as if forces that are supposed to be with us are often, in our perception, against us. This can mean we may feel that anything from school to family to even the medical community is making our lives harder. Right after a diagnosis, these feelings can …
A Personal Tribute to Wayne Gilpin by Julie Clark
Several years ago, a mom was incredibly overwhelmed yet determined. Her daughter was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (then called Asperger’s Syndrome) and the resources for girls with autism were few and far between. Doubters and difficult people, however, were plentiful. Many saw her daughter as nothing short of a trouble maker, while others saw this mom and her husband …