by Love & Autism Staff | Jul 29, 2016 | Event News
Walk into your run-of-the-mill autism treatment center and you will inadvertently hear professionals describing autistic individuals as “inappropriate,” “non-compliant,” and “challenging.” Their actions might be referred to as “meaningless” or “non-functional.”...
by Love & Autism Staff | Jul 22, 2016 | Event News, Love & Autism
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Steve Silberman’s NeuroTribes is a game changer. Through his examination of the history of autism, Silberman invites those within the autism community and further, our global community to change how we view and treat...
by Dr. Jenny Palmiotto | Jul 20, 2016 | Love & Autism
Extending Care (Part 2 of 2) When we recall our experiences attempting to receive or extend care, many of us encounter negative feelings as a result of past social traumas. Learning to receive and extend emotional care can bring up feelings of insecurity, fears...
by Dr. Jenny Palmiotto | Jul 8, 2016 | Love & Autism
Active Listening—A Three Step Process(Part 1 of 3)Active Listening—A Three Step Process (Part 1 of 2) Misunderstandings are part of being human—whether you are on the autism spectrum on not. They occur between couples, friends, siblings, and parent and child...