Licensed Psychologist
Have you ever wondered if you’re autistic? Do you wonder about your daughter, your mother or your sister? After living with an Aspie for a few years, you may be a bit quirky yourself. Tragically, girls are typically under-represented in studies and treatment programs for high functioning autism, because they do look different.In fact there’s …
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ASD doesn’t just affect a person’s ability to interact with the world. There are common physical challenges associated with it such as chronic diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), leaky gut, nutritional deficiencies, allergies and food intolerances, to mention a few. Looking for treatment for all of these symptoms may be very discouraging. …
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For most parents being away from your children, like sending them to school, is something that doesn’t normally cause undue fear. However, parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder live with an unimaginable, daily fear that their child will go missing. Drawing awareness to this problem, executive director of the National Autism Association, Lori McIlwain, …
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Help in Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Thursday, July 02, 2009 Finding a job in today’s economy is hard enough, but it is even harder if you have Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger Syndrome. For example, you may feel uncomfortable filling out a job application. Or you may feel confused because it’s …
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How do you make a way for Autistic children to find work as Autistic adults? In honor of “Autism Awareness Month,” or what is also euphemistically known as “Celebrate NeuroDiversity,” I think we should take a hard look at how impossible it is to make the world a better place for those with Autism Spectrum …
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I frequently hear this comment or another variation: “Aren’t we all on a Spectrum?” The answer to the first question is “No.” The answer to the second question is “Yes.” So let me clear up this confusion. We are part of something greater than a “Spectrum.” I’ll start with the second question first. As human …
Many NeuroDivergent couples have sought out Dr. Marshack for relationship help. Using the tools discussed in this book, they have succeeded in reclaiming the love lost in the chaos of NeuroDivergence. Open this tool chest of a book, and you, too, can help your relationship evolve to a saner, more companionable state.
