Did you know that psychologists are encouraged to “not diagnose their friends”? This doesn’t mean that they are not to see them professionally, although from what I hear that is also discouraged due to their previous relationship and knowledge. But instead, it is easy for them to diagnose others in a casual environment where you…
My wife and I are both involved in various online forums, and you notice several questions routinely pop up. In addition to the big ones about how do you potty train your child, will they be able to handle going to school, and how do you control outbursts in public, you will often find one…
This was a great question I saw recently, and the question very much is, “it depends”. So lets break this down into what will help a person on the spectrum thrive in a new environment. No matter what you do, there will most likely be some setbacks, regression, and frustration for the individual. You must…
This is an interesting question. While our children have never attended a school that required uniforms – shirt, pants, and shoes are still required – and sometimes even those can be difficult to get them to always wear. Especially if they need a “dress” shirt which might be stiff, itchy, made of different material than…
This is a question I hear over and over, especially as it seems that more and more people are getting their children tested earlier and earlier. The short answer is both yes and no. You can have them tested, but, don’t expect the school system to do it for you before they start school. There…